VISION

A universally progressive movement embodying their own authentic, genuine, individual hearts, spirits, minds and bodies through self-education and resources, sharing them with their own communities and people.

MISSION

To provide a trauma-informed, 2SLGBTQIA+ and Neuroinclusive brand & education structure;

Integrating accessible, inclusive offerings & services including, not limited to, interdisciplinary full-spectrum movement classes, workshops & public speaking, mentorship, trainings and retreats.

PURPOSE

To empower the universe to nurture, restore and explore their ‘True Identities.”

Creator of True Identity Yoga Therapy

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RESUME | PROFILE

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My passion is to encourage and inspire others to make positive choices toward their health and well being. I am looking for an opportunity to grow and expand my offerings and be part of a purposeful community. I am a loyal, self-motivated, driven, goal-oriented, positive, creative natural born leader.

With 13+ years experience, I have a strong background in serving mainstream and also specialized demographics with focus on 2SLGBTQIA+, Neurodivergent and Trauma-Informed, accessible affirming spaces. I am here to remove boundaries to those who feel Yoga/Pilates/Movement is inaccessible in any capacity they feel and represent those who seek safe, brave and universal experiences to nurture, restore, explore and listen, feel and heal.

View my teaching demo reels and portfolios available through my YouTube channel

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

YWCA, Casa Copal, Lululemon, The Prana Lounge, Local Yoga Studio – Vancouver, BC (Present)

Yoga/Pilates Mat/Meditation Teacher

City of Burnaby, Burnaby, BC.

(Sept 2019-Nov 2022)

– I offered 12+ Yoga/Pilates Mat classes for Bonsor Recreation Centre serving a wide range of populations aged 15-85 of all levels and a dominant seniors 55+ and ESL demographic. I established full sold out classes of 35+ students and grew existing class numbers to double or triple of their preceding teachers for those time slots.

Karma Teachers, Vancouver, BC. (2018- March 2019)

– Restorative Yoga Head Teacher Trainer, 200hr YTT Assistant & Mentor, Yoga Teacher

YYoga, Vancouver, BC (2013- Jan 2019)
Yoga & Spin & Pilates Teacher – Taught 15+ weekly Restorative/Yin/Hatha/YHot/Vinyasa/Pilates Mat/Spin classes across 8+ studios across 4 communities in the lower mainland including Westside, Downtown, Northshore and Burnaby.

VGMY: Vancouver Gay Men’s Yoga , Vancouver BC (2016)
Creator and Head Teacher

Westin Bayshore Hotel, Vancouver, BC (2015-2017)
YogaWESTIN Head Teacher – Restorative/Yin/Hatha/Vinyasa yoga

Chopra Yoga Centre, Vancouver, BC (2015 – 2016)
Yoga Teacher – Restorative/Yin/Hatha/Vinyasa yoga

Robert Lee YMCA, Vancouver, BC (2014 – 2015)
Yoga Teacher – Restorative/Yin/Hatha/Vinyasa yoga

YoGuy Men’s Yoga, Vancouver, BC (2014)
Yoga Teacher – Led all Men’s classes in Vancouver

EDUCATION

Upcoming: C-IAYT – Yoga Therapist (September 2025 – Fall 2026)

20hr Advanced Sound Healing Teaining (2025) – with Kasia Fryklund @ Mystic Meditations

300hr YTT Modules (2024-2025) – with Whole Body Paradigm

▪︎ 35hr The Art of Assisting, 25hr Mantra/Vedic Storytelling, 40hr Restorative & Neuroscience, 50hr Yin, 45hr Ayurveda, 25hr Advanced Anatomy, 25hr Myofascial Self Release, 25hr Chair/Adaptive Yoga, 25hr Yoga Nidra, 20hr Emotional Resiliency, 25hr Advanced Pedagogy, 25hr Advanced Philosophy/Pranayama, 25hr Business of Yoga, 25hr Biotensegrity for Yoga Teachers, 25hr Trauma-Informed with Lucy St. John & Niki Inglis

14hr Jikiden Reiki Practitioner Training – with Meltem Oner-Legros (June 2019)

16hr Crystal Singing Bowl Practitioner Training – with Colin Hillstrom –(May 2019)

20hr Yin, Qi Gong & Energy Body – with Ara Cusack (March 2019)

36hr Ayurveda Training – With Lucy St. John @Karma Teachers (February 2019)

200hr Teacher Training – With Lucy St. John and Steve Fazzari @Karma Teachers (October 2018)

30hr YHOT Teacher Training – With Hillary Keegan and Lisa Sanson @YYOGA (March 2017)

60hr Mat Pilates Teacher Training – With Marta Hernandez @ Physical Mind Institute (July 2016)

Introduction to Tensegrity – With Andrew Clements (August 2016)

Motivational Coaching Techniques Workshop – With Lucy Ulmer (August 2016)

25hr CanFitPro Group Fitness Theory (FIS) – With Tim Hawke & Tara Lowry (July 2016)

Level 1 / 2 Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy (PRYT) – Stretch Vancouver with Shivani Wells (May 2015)

CERTIFIED SCHWINN Indoor Cycling Teacher- Spin Society with Andrea Leigh (April 2015)

Registered Yoga Teacher RYT-500 – Vancouver School of Yoga (October 2013 – January 2014)

70hr Yin Yoga – YYoga with Elle Scott (February 2014)

25hr Advanced Anatomy Yoga – Dr. Genieve Burley (January 2014)

Registered Yoga Teacher RYT-200 – Shine Yoga with Mike Nichols (October 2012 – March 2013)

80hr Therapeutic Restorative Yoga – Christopher Manansala (June 2012 – July 2013)

25hr Kids and family Yoga – Rainbow Kids Yoga (March 2013)

32hr Core Training – Yoga Outreach (March 2013)

Interdisciplinary design – Kwantlen Polytechnic University (2010)

EVENTS, WORKSHOPS & TEACHER TRAINING PRESENTATIONS

Karma Teachers: 25hr Traditional Restorative Yoga Teacher Training (2019)

Unite Soul Journeys: Yin Yoga + Sound Healing (2018)

Karma Teachers: Introduction to Restorative Yoga (2018)

Lululemon: Lila Summer Series (2018)

Victoria Yoga Conference: CoreRelations & (MEN)Tality: Men’s Gentle Yoga Circle (2018)

RYU: True Identity Yoga, (MEN)Tality: A State of Being, New Moon Meditation (2017)

YYOGA: Pride Ride, Stand With Orlando Fundraiser, Yoga on Grouse, Pride Sports Day Yoga (2016-2018)

Vancouver Yoga Expo (2016)

Yogathon Vancouver (2015 & 2016)

OutTV: Teen Angst Night *Spoken Word* (2015)

Love & Beyond (2013)

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Casa Copal Yoga, Vancouver, BC (Present)

Energy Exchange

Karma Teachers, Vancouver, BC (2018-2019)

200hr Yoga Teacher Training Assistant & Mentor, Yoga Teacher

YYoga, Vancouver, BC (2017)

30hr YHot Teacher Training Assistant
YMCA, Vancouver, BC (2013 – 2014)

Yoga teacher

Positive Living BC, Vancouver, BC (2013)

Yoga Teacher

Karma Teachers, Vancouver, BC (2013)

Gentle Yoga Program Manager and Community Outreach Coordinator

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