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Maureen Rae, R.N., E-RYT
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Maureen began her yoga journey
at age 13 when first introduced to 'stretching' as part
of her school physical fitness program. The key fit the
lock! ... the door opened ... and the rest is history!
Maureen graduated from Humber College as a Registered
Nurse in 1975 - a life-long dream, and worked for many
years at The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto General
Hospital, and the Addictions Research Foundation. Her
involvement in the fitness industry began in 1985, and
she is among the first Canadian instructors to help bridge
the gap between yoga and fitness. |
She is a well-known international presenter
and has presented annually at Canada's premier CanFitPro Conference
since its inception.
Maureen's main yoga teacher is Erich Schiffmann
of Santa Monica, California. Angela Farmer, of Greece, and
T.K.V. and Kausthaub Desikachar, both of India, have been
instrumental in broadening the scope of her yoga studies.
Her teaching style is Vinyasa Flow Yoga - strong, precise
and technical - yet flavoured with feeling, and punctuated
with rest and reflection. More recently, Maureen travelled
to Chicago to study Yin Yoga with Paul Grilley....a life-changing
experience.
Maureen is the creator of a program entitled
DanceYoga – a fusion of t’ai chi, yoga, pilates,
martial arts, various dance modalities – all of which
is choreographed to world music.
Since opening the studio in 2002, the studio has been a centre
for Yoga Teacher Training. Maureen travels widely to share
yoga with aspiring yoga teachers. In her spare time she enjoys
cooking for her family, gardening, studying yoga, teaching
at resorts in the Caribbean, and especially - just being quiet.
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Janet Turchet, CYT
 Janet's
first venture into yoga was for fitness - about 15 years ago.
As a young mother, she discovered not only the physical benefits,
but the calming affect it had on her entire family. Janet
has been Maureen's assistant since her internship at the studio
and her Yoga Teacher Training in 2004. Janet is involved with
Pet Therapy at a local hospital with her two dogs and loves
to power walk and to garden.
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Briar Boake, CYT, YKT
 Certified
YogaKids Facilitator
Hatha Yoga Instructor
Pre and Post Natal Yoga Facilitator
Pilates Matwork Instructor
Briar came to Yoga through dance and a desire to stay fit
and gain peace of mind. After having 2 children, she enrolled
in YogaKids International and also studied and became certified
to teach Yoga to adults with Maureen Rae.
She has participated in many advanced teacher trainings and
yoga workshops as well as meditation retreats here in Canada,
in the US and Mexico.
Briar continues to produce and perform with Diva Moms, a troupe
of moms that love to sing and dance.
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Christine Ling, RYT
 After
practicing yoga for more than a decade, and enjoying its many
benefits, Christine decided that yoga was indeed "a gift worth
sharing". As a Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance
she teachers all yoga levels at the studio, and a corporate
class outside the studio. Christine walks for fitness and
spends quality time with her family to complete her day.
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Christine Sauriol,
RYT
 Christine
began her yoga journey five years ago to expand on her health
and fitness passion. Totally wowed by the energy and balance
she discovered through yoga, her yoga journey continues. In
addition to yoga, Christine is also a certified group fitness
instructor and avid runner.
As a recent graduate of Maureen Rae's Teacher
Training Program, Christine hopes to energize others to the
benefits of yoga. Christine's other interests include cooking,
reading and travel and her #1 passion is looking after her
little baby boy who also does yoga with mom.
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Cristina Dalimonte,
CYT
 Cristina
has been involved in the health and fitness field for nearly
a decade as personal trainer and group fitness instructor.
She has taught a wide variety of classes over the years, including
pre and post natal fitness, spinning, step, boxfit and resistance
training.
Cristina discovered yoga 6 years ago and has
practiced and experienced various styles including Vinyasa
Flow and Ashtanga. With a growing passion to share yoga with
others, Cristina recently completed Yoga Teacher Training
with Maureen and looks forward to continuing on her yogic
path.
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David Pantano, RYT
 David's
yoga practice spans more 10 years prior to taking formal teacher
training in 2006. Although emphasis is placed on proper form
and alignment, David is more interested in the energy released
by the asanas to connect with a deeper sense of the self.
Through practicing asanas, pranayama, mudras, bhandas, relaxation
and meditation, the practitioner comes to unlock internal
energies which propitiate inherent bliss.
David's overriding goal as a yoga instructor is to serve others
by helping them understand their body-mind connection which,
in turn, will help them improve their health and well being,
and ultimately lead to opening their hearts and living from
a happy, healthy and peaceful mind.
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Jasmin Chandler, CYT
 A
student of yoga since 2000, Jasmin's study of the healing
and liberating powers of yoga led her to the Studio. In addition,
Jasmin has taught Yoga and Pilates in Mexico and the Caribbean
in various spas and resorts. Her passion for health and the
mind/body connection has led her to actively study Tai Chi
to add to her repertoire of modalities. Gardening and collecting
orchids, World Music and travel are some of her passions.
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Lynda Cralli, CYT, RYT
 Having
always enjoyed athletic pursuits, Lynda began practicing yoga
about 10 years ago. Since that time yoga has provided her
with the blending of both athletics and mindfulness.
Lynda has recently graduated from Maureen's Yoga Teacher
Training Intensive and has begun to share the gift of yoga
by instructing classes to her corporate office as well as
venues with children.
Yoga gives Lynda balance and strength and also provides her
with the tools to juggle the demands of her modern life at
her corporate job as well as a being a mother to 2 pre-teen
age girls. She is eager to share yoga's simple yet powerful
techniques.
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Tony Murdock, M.A.
 Tony
Murdock has been practicing meditation and studying yoga philosophy
and mysticism since 1972. He has a Master's degree from McMaster
University in Sanskrit and Hindu Religious History, with a
minor in Christian Studies. Tony has been sharing meditation
with others since 1998.
His personal practice and coursework incorporate a blend of
meditations drawn from a variety of religious and spiritual
traditions, including Hinduism, Buddhism and Christianity.
He has a unique ability to assist individuals to discover
the type of meditation that is best suited to their nature.
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