Your Yoga Teachers
Meera Reid ERYT-500, YACEP, CYA-YT
Lead Yoga Teacher/Spiritual Teacher
Meditation, Himalayan Kundalini and Kundalini Yoga as per Yogi Bhajan. Kriya, Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Hatha, Naam, Tantra, and Sattva Yoga (As Developed by Indian Guru/ Master Teacher Anand Mehrotra). Also certified in Pre/Post Natal Yoga, Restorative, Yin and Advanced Pranayama.
Meera effectively, offers a plethora of wisdom whole heartedly and authentically, teaching the practices that have deeply supported her own evolution and enhanced all aspects of her life, and so many others.
Meera is the eternal student, dedicated to a continuous and ongoing life of deep self-inquiry, self-empowerment, and total empowerment of others. She delivers the teachings in a way that is all inclusive, not depending on experience, age, or any other circumstance. There is a special invitation in her presence. Her tenderness and peaceful humility, although her grace is no reflection of the pure power and warrior like energy behind her teachings.
It is her intention to create a sacred practice that brings people together to celebrate and experience their own boundless unique and cosmic nature. It is her passion to provide the tools handed down from the great masters to support individuals on their yoga journey of self-mastery and pure potential.
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Meera’s offerings create an opportunity to experience deep energetic shifts, which allows the practitioner to develop strong experiential insight on how to work with one’s own energetic body for overall well-being.
The integrated teachings not only encourage, but also work energetically to create a thriving inner vessel for a deep profound self-inquiry, to propel radical expansion, access supreme knowledge, and cultivates a passionate engagement with life.
Meera's heart-based teachings are an experience that exceed the limitations of the physical body. Moving deep into the heart of the Yogic teachings to empower each individual, towards self-compassion, self-expression, and boundless freedom for soul.
She invites all willing observers on a deep inward exploration of one’s essential nature, a journey towards liberation and transcendence of self-imposed limitations. Encouraging the student to be the watcher, the realized, and the power behind their own brilliance, awakening and self-illumination.
Meera has a distinctive passion for the science of Tatva Mudra Vigyan and has developed a three-part training of Yoga Therapy, (Finger Asana). Meera uses this powerful healing tool for students to sink deeper into a profound experience and self-heal through the elements of our physical and celestial bodies. She integrates Mudra and Mantra as a focal point to take you away from the mundane, into a deep refinement of your senses so you meet yourself as the self-healer that you are.
The practice, the tools and the teachings become an explosive and powerful practice that help you move beyond fear, rise above your stories, see beneath the masks to reveal who you truly are; a reminder of the strength within and the ability to overcome what obstacles and unhealthy mind cycles.
Meera continues her studies with her beloved Teacher and divine inspiration, Guru Anand Mehrotra/founder of Sattva Yoga Academy, Rishikesh.
She has also studied with many amazing teachers Siddhi Ellinghoven, California; Shri M, India; Mr. Bansal, India (Mudras); and the Divine Master Sadguru. Meera is proud to be a facilitator for THE BRAIN CLEANSE™, developed by Master teacher Siddhi Ellinghoven.
Meera has certification in Vedic Astrology and offers readings regularly. She is certified to lead teachings in the Bhagavad Gita and the Yoga Sutras with her Guru Anand, along with years of personal study. With deep respect for the teachings, she continues offering ongoing study and reflection groups of both these fundamental ancient yoga texts.
Meera is an international Yoga Teacher and has owned and operated two Yoga Studios in Ontario and is now teaching wherever she is called to share the sacred wisdom of Yoga.
Meera has a deep fondness and connection to Rishikesh, India where she continues her studies. Meera is always a devoted student first, on a life journey devoted to consciously staying on the path, beyond being imperfect. Always in love with life, arriving authentically, full revealing of self; devoted entirely to love...
“All emerges from silence”
In Honor of Yoga Master Anand Mehrotra and SATTVA YOGA ACADEMY
Lori RYT-200
Anatomy
Lori began her yoga journey in 1999 where she felt drawn to the practice, not really knowing what to expect. In time, she was amazed at the endless gifts’ yoga gave to not just her body, but her mind and spirit more importantly.
Lori graduated from the Massage Therapy Program at Grant MacEwan 21 years ago, adding to her passion of the human body. Becoming a 200hr certified yoga instructor in 2010, Lori has then taught many types of classes, bringing her love and knowledge of anatomy, her gift of making ALL feel welcome, and has built little yoga communities that remain connected together, year after year.
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Her teaching style is a mix of sincerity, peppered with humor, tenderness, and compassion. For Lori, yoga has allowed a safe space to step into her true, authentic self. It has allowed her to have a safe and powerful space to help heal the mind and body of past traumas, by now using many tools yoga brings. This is why Lori loves to teach so much. She is committed to connecting students with the traditional teachings of the practice, having fun, becoming curious while listening and trusting the intelligence of one’s mind and body. Her hopes are to help as many people as she can with her gifts, using not just massage, and cranio sacral therapy, but encourage every BODY to step onto their mat. She inspires all that they do not need to bend like a pretzel, or meditate like a monk, but to just take a deep breath, be open, remain committed to start living your best life. The commitment brings significant change to one’s consciousness. She is honored to be part of her students’ journeys.
Katie Brown ERYT200
Advanced Asana
Katie's journey into the world of wellness began with a foundational education in massage therapy, culminating in her graduation from the 2200-hour Massage Therapy Diploma program in 2014. Driven by an unyielding passion for growth and development, she swiftly integrated her newfound knowledge into her clinical practice. Over the years, Katie's commitment to refining her craft propelled her to pursue diverse certifications and undergo extensive training, including completing her 200hr yoga teacher training, Barre instructor certification, and various fitness credentials.
Since 2018, Katie has been sharing her expertise in movement and yoga through teaching fitness and yoga classes, amassing over 1000 classes taught during her experienced years. Among Katie's notable accomplishments is her certification in Shockwave therapy, a modality that has yielded exceptional outcomes for her clients. Her unwavering dedication to broadening her skill set has consistently elevated the standard of care she offers.
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What distinguishes Katie is her deep-seated dedication to fostering the health and well-being of others. Through her mastery of massage therapy, expertise in Shockwave therapy, and dynamic movement classes, she has discovered her purpose in facilitating positive shifts in her clients' lives. Witnessing the tangible improvements in her clients' well-being, courtesy of the therapeutic power of massage and movement, fills Katie with profound gratification and meaning.
Katie's journey has been characterized not only by her commitment to healing others but also by her own personal evolution and well-being. She is profoundly grateful for the wisdom imparted by her clients and the mentorship of her esteemed teachers. As Katie continues along this transformative path, her aspiration is to impact the lives of many, guiding them on their individual journeys toward holistic wellness. She views life as an ongoing expedition, and she remains resolute in her determination to serve as a beacon of support and transformation for those seeking healing and growth.