Yoga Prana
Andy’s first experience with meditation was at the age of 5 when he went to Tai Chi with his mom. He felt peace just by observing the practitioners moving with grace and ease. In 2001, Andy felt a strong desire to reconnect with this state. Serendipitously (or maybe not?) yoga and meditation appeared on his path. At his first yoga class, he was awed by the power of being totally present, like when he was a kid lying in the snow, watching clouds. Andy is now a certified and experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT 200 hours) with Yoga Alliance. His teachings have been influenced by workshops and teacher trainings offered by the Sivananda organization, David Swenson, John Friend, Mark Darby and Martin Kirk. Andy is presently furthering his studies in the Anusara yoga tradition... Read the profile >>
Studio Bliss / Centre Luna Yoga
Frances has a background in dance and competitive Sport Aerobics (a sport which combines aerobic dance moves with gymnastic elements) - she discovered her passion for yoga in 2006 when she began working at Lululemon Athletica. To her, dance is very much an outward expression, whereas yoga offers an opportunity for self-reflection. Frances recently completed her yoga teacher training and draws from her experiences in all areas of her life to bring creativity, compassion and laughter to her classes. She is thrilled to be a part of the Luna yoga family! Frances is a certified Jivamukti teacher. Read the profile >>
J’ai commencé le yoga en 2001, dans le cadre d’une formation en ballet classique au Conservatoire de Danse de Montréal. Après plusieurs années à évoluer dans cette discipline, il est devenu évident pour moi que je devais l’enseigner. En 2009, j’ai donc entrepris ma formation professorale de 300 heures en Hatha Yoga à L’École Satyam de Hatha Yoga, auprès de Swami Premananda Saraswati (Hervé Blondon). C’est auprès de Marie-Hélène Tapin (Nandîni) du Studio Soham Yoga, que je suis allée chercher ma formation de... yoga prénatal et postnatal avec bébé. Je suis également membre de la Fédération Francophone de Yoga. /// I started practicing yoga in 2001, as part of my training in classical ballet at Montreal's Conservatory of Dance. After several years of... Read the profile >>
Tala has always had a passion for leading a healthy lifestyle and has made sure to get the academic background that would support her passion! As an accredited Kinesiologist with the Federation des Kinesiologues du Quebec, she went on to obtain a Masters degree in Sport and Exercise Psychology. She has taught at the university level, worked in anti-doping, and trained everyone from older aged adults, athletes, and teenagers to everyone in between. She even went on to complete two years of a doctorate degree in Health and Exercise Psychology. However, it was only after those two years that she realized that she was happiest when she was training clients, getting involved in the community and being with people. Following her instints, she very recently withdrew from her phd, and... Read the profile >>
Depuis ma jeunesse, j'adorais être en équilibre sur les mains, ça devait être dû au changement de perspective. Après être introduit au yoga pour la deuxième fois à 25 ans, j’ai compris ce qu’il pouvait m’apporter. Par la pratique du yoga, j'ai découvert mes forces et faiblesses, depuis, elles sont mes meilleures guides. Dans l’enseignement du yoga, la stabilité, la sécurité de la pratique et le plaisir qu’elle procure est important pour moi. Je crois que le mariage entre le mouvement et la respiration nour...rit la conscience de l’ensemble. Il crée un chemin vers une meilleure santé. Le mouvement et la respiration nous permettent de découvrir un état de plénitude qui est la récompense d’une pratique régulière. /// Early on, I loved to stand on my... Read the profile >>
