Rocky Mountain Yoga
Erin Evans was born in Nairobi, Kenya, when her parents participated in a house swap with an African family. This was only a short term arrangement however, and her parents eventually returned to Canada, raising Erin in Saskatchewan. After taking a holiday in Banff at the end of university, Erin discovered that the town was a melting pot of cultures that she wanted to immerse herself in. But, it was not until she moved to the Bow Valley that she discovered her true calling to teach yoga. Always active throughout her youth and competing and excelling in every sport she tried, Erin never realized that being active could become a job. After attending the University of Saskatchewan for Business, Erin found herself working in human resources. It soon became apparent, however, that this... Read the profile >>
The Yoga Lounge
I live at the intersection between art, science and spirit… But it wasn’t always this way. Life can be mysterious, and the turns we are given can lead us down interesting paths. Over a decade ago, I found myself sidelined with a bad shoulder injury from snowboarding. Along the healing process, a friend suggested that I try yoga. While I eventually got my arm back, I found other things that are even harder to experience in our manic lives. Ideals such as happiness, awareness, and a desire to live better. The wonder of what it’s like be alive in this world and time time. It’s yoga that has given me the spark and audacity to try and make a difference. Over these past 10+ years of teaching, I’ve seen a lot. I started through a traditional set-practice – the Ashtanga system, and... Read the profile >>
Scott is a running fanatic, and is constantly trying to find new challenges and achieve higher goals. He started his running career in high school, and during that time earned four medals at the Canadian Junior Track and Field and Cross Country Championships, and twelve Ontario Championship gold medals. His success at the high school level garnered him the opportunity to compete at the NCAA level and receive his undergraduate education from Columbia University in New York City. While at Columbia, Scott received All-Ivy and All-East Region honours, primarily as an 800m specialist. After finishing his NCAA career with a best time in the 800m of 1:52.97, Scott turned his focus to the marathon. Since graduating from Columbia in 2004, Scott has completed the New York, Chicago and Boston... Read the profile >>
