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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. Most recently Maureen was awarded the very prestigious Presenter of the Year Award at the CanFitPro Conference, 2010.
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.
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
Studio Assistant
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Janet's first venture into yoga was with a Park and Recreation Program about 25 years ago. The fitness and physical benefits were wonderful but once she visited Maureen’s studio in early 2002 it was clear that there was much more to yoga. After practicing at the studio for awhile, she enrolled in the Yoga Teacher Training Program to take her journey with Yoga a little deeper. |
After doing a brief internship with Maureen, Janet took on the position of studio Assistant and has enjoyed watching the studio grow in addition to teaching a private class outside the studio.
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Paula Sprigg RYT
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Paula Sprigg, Studio Assistant and a 2011 graduate of the Registered Yoga Teacher Program.
Paula’s outgoing personality comes from years working as a career counselor and personality assessor
where she has helped hundreds of youths and adults find their calling. Beyond Yoga and Pilates,
Paula loves tennis, kayaking, travelling, meditation and spending time with her granddaughter, Maelle. |
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Briar Boake, CYT, YKT
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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 a 300+ hour certification in teaching Yoga to children and youth. She also studied and trained with Maureen Rae, among others, to become certified to teach Yoga to adults. She has participated in many advanced teacher trainings and yoga workshops as well as meditation retreats here in Canada, the United States, Mexico and France. |
Briar continues to practice Vedic chanting and some aspects of Kundalini Yoga. “If you move, you can dance ~ if you can breathe, you can sing” ….. African Proverb
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Christine Ling, RYT
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Christine first practiced yoga in the 70’s and found her way back to the practice when she left a stressful career in finance and budgeting to raise her son in 1997. Recognizing the many positive benefits of yoga in her own life Christine believes that yoga is truly a gift worth sharing and has been teaching since 2002. Christine teaches classes here at the studio and in the local corporate office of lawyers. Over the last few years Christine has also taken on teaching the 100 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Programs. |
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Christine Sauriol,
CYT
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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, a Zumba instructor and an avid runner.
As a recent graduate of Maureen Rae's Teacher Training Program, Christine hopes to energize others to the benefits of yoga.
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Christine's other interests include cooking, reading and travel and her #1 passion is looking after her two toddlers.
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Cristina Dalimonte,
CYT
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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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Jasmin Chandler, CYT
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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, RYT
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Lynda began practicing yoga on a casual basis many years ago but found as she began to pursue it with greater dedication it had an amazing impact on her life. Yoga offers balance, strength and more importantly a mind/body connection in the studio and throughout her daily routine. It provides her with the tools to juggle the demands of her corporate job and mothering two wonderful and busy teenage girls. |
Lynda teaches Yoga at her corporate office as well as classes for children and their families. She is continually upgrading her skills and experience in both the yoga and fitness fields to share her love and experience through teaching. Lynda’s goal is to make the practice of yoga accessible and enjoyable for everyone. Recently Lynda has also become a Zumba Instructor.
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Sandy Leblanc, RYT
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Sandy first came to yoga, as many do, for the benefits of stretching and relaxation. The 'lights' of a curious and consistent yoga practice have been switching on, ever since!
As a personal trainer, running coach and yoga instructor, Sandy teaches 'Yoga for Runners', Level I/II and Women's Weight Workout classes. She has two teacher certifications in additions to being a Registered Yoga Alliance Teacher. |
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Anne Ostrom, RYT
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As a yoga practitioner for over 20 years, Anne became a Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance in 2011 out of a desire to share all that she as learned of it's physical and spiritual benefits. Her personal experience as a stressed-out “desk jockey” fueled Anne's passion for bringing mindful movement, breathing and relaxation to others.
Anne brings her gentle approach to moving into stillness through her Beginner Class, her Yoga for Round Bodies Class at the studio, a weekly workplace class and one-on-one personal instruction. |
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Joseph Donnelly,
RYT
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Joe has taught group fitness classes for over 22 years, including Yoga, Pilates, Run-Fit, Box-Fit, and Muscle Works. These days he specializes in Yoga, Pilates and his own program, “Yogalates Fore Golf”. He is a Certified Pilates Instructor, and is a Registered Yoga Teacher. More recently, Joe has also been involved with instructing the Yoga Teacher Training Program at the studio.
He is also a retired geek, having spent over 35 years in the computer industry. Golf, computers, teaching fitness and working out continue to overwhelm his days. |
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Lyane Legrand, RYT
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Lyane has trained under Maureen and is currently living in Barrie, Ontario.
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Tony Murdock, M.A.
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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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