Whistler : Whistler
Christine Suter
Meadow Park Sports Centre
Sports are Christine's life! She has had the opportunity to compete both nationally and internationally in Synchronized Swimming, Water Polo, Beach Lifeguarding, Outrigger paddling and Triathlon. Christine is a four time Ironman Canada Finisher and is presently training for her fifth this April, 2006. IShe has been competing in Triathlons since 1999 and is extremely passionate about the sport; constantly trying to express its benefits to others. Christine has taken the courses to become a Level 1 NCCP triathlon coach, as well as recently organized a kids Triathlon clinic in Whistler and has held Adult clinics in the past. Christine is a Certified Stott Pilates Mat and Reformer Instructor, B.C.R.P.A. Certified Group Fitness Instructor and Weight Trainer and a B.C. Registered Massage... Read the profile >>
Jessica kamell
Jess is a certified Hot Yoga and Power Vinyasa instructor. Yoga and her commitment to growth are two of the most important relationships in her life. Her own practice has allowed her to finally breathe, heighten awareness and to live her life authentically with an open heart. Each time she steps on her mat she finds an outlet for creative expression and a place to re-connect to her inner strength. Jess has also been working as a Spa Therapist since 2000 which has allowed her to practice grace and flow in her treatments and create a comfortable atmosphere where people leave feeling uplifted and restored. She strives to create the same feeling while teaching yoga. She has been influenced and inspired by various stlyes of yoga including Bikrams, Vinyasa and Anusara. Read the profile >>
Jf Plouffe
Whistler Core Climbing and fitness Center
Jean Francois (JF) Plouffe- (Co-owner and General Manager @ Whistler Core Climbing and fitness Center). Jean Francois is responsible for developing and directing The Core sales and marketing programs, promotions, as well as overseeing daily operations, scheduling and guest relations. He has more than 17 years of experience in the tourism/guiding industry. Jean Francois grew up in the province of Quebec and later moved to BC, which gave him the advantage of fluency in both French and English. He is also a multi-sport enthusiast: he was a member of the Canadian Junior National Triathlon Team, he has climbed Mt. Logan and Denali and many other Mountain in The Rockies and the west coast. He love to ski jump on his bike and share the great outdoor with his family. JF has also Rock climb in... Read the profile >>
Kat Young
Loka Wellness
Kat is a certified Jivamukti Yoga Instructor, and is the Centre Coordinator at LOKA Wellness & Yoga. Political, ethical and spiritual activism are essential for her. Author Robert Thurman poses the question, “how do we engage in the politics of enlightenment?” Kat wrestles with this question every day. She loves to participate in her community, most recently being a part of the Eat Local Movement and the Whistler 2020 Sustainability Task Forces. Kat humbly bows down to her gurus Sharonji and Davidji, and to her mentor Tinaji for reminding her that yoga is political. She is forever grateful for the opportunity to dedicate her life to the benefit all beings. Read the profile >>
Kristen Campbell
Neoalpine Yoga Studio
Owner of Neoalpine Yoga Studio, Whistler BC Certified instructor of Bikram 'Hot' Yoga, Baptiste Method : Power Vinyasa Flow, Yin Yoga and Pre-Natal Yoga. Kristin first stepped on to her yoga mat one hot, summer day in the outdoors near Kaslo, BC where she was introduced to Ashtanga Vinyasa. Although that day Kristin knew that she had been awakened, it took a few years of high stress living to find her way back to the mat. Kristin knew that she needed to commit to a regular 'yoga asana' practice in order to find the balance and peace of mind she was looking for. Kristin recalls saying to her then Bikram teacher, Lisa Pelzer "I don't want to go back to work, I just want to practice yoga and feel like this all the time". Lisa encouraged Kristin to do a 9 week Teacher Training with... Read the profile >>