About Anastasiya Balabanova: I've always enjoyed movement and it was through dance that I've learnt to experience the state of "flow" and the ability to express myself. Yoga came into my life when I was at the crossroads: I just moved to a new country, I was pregnant & I desperately wanted a change in my professional path. Yoga offered me more than just a physical work-out - it gave me tools to be a more patient, more disciplined and more loving human. As soon as I realized that I did a yoga teacher training to dive deeper into different aspects of the practice. Today I'm excited to be a life-long student and to share my love for yoga with people around me.
About Brenna Bath: Brenna first discovered yoga in the mid ‘90s, but it wasn’t until 2007, while starting a PhD with 2 toddlers at home, that she turned to a regular practice to help her cope. She is a faculty member in the School of Physical Therapy, University of Saskatchewan, and completed yoga teacher trainings with Ryan Leier in 2009 and Vincent Lu in 2014. She enjoys practicing many different styles of yoga and believes in encouraging students to customize their practice based on their varying physical, psychological, and emotional needs.
About Chet Collins: Chet started practicing Yin after a decade of computer work, to resolve joint pain and increase mobility. Along with healing the body he began to realize the life changing power of Yoga. Several years later he was drawn to Ashtanga; the heat building practice paved the way for deeper meditation. RYT 200 is only the beginning - Chet is looking forward to continuing down the path and sharing his passion with the community.
About Chad Crozier: As a student of the breathe, Chad is passionate about the inward journey. Pranayama and Asana practice has provided a gateway in his personal journey to new insight and ways of being. Yoga practice creates the space in life to cultivate balance, peace and authentic expression. Honoring the Lineage passed on by Krishnamacharya, Sequencing in class is based on the Ashtanga Primary Series. Modified and adjusted for the accessibility of all practitioners, class will be both be vigorous and rejuvenating to the senses. Weaving together Asana, Pranayama and Meditation, Vinyasa Yoga is an art of both physical and spiritual development. Using the body and breath in a graceful and mindful manner, creates a unified state of alignment in body, mind and spirit. Chad is inspired to share with his students the great joy yoga has given him through dedicated practice and study. Chad believes that through yoga, each practitioner can find a new vitality and quality in life. As Pattabhi Jois liked to say... "99% practice, 1% Theory"
About Alexa Garside: Alexa is a Yoga teacher from Brighton UK, has been practicing yoga for over 20 years and teaching for 12. She is a Yoga alliance certified senior teacher and teacher trainer and absolutely loves to teach! She likes to bring fun into her classes & believe we should not take ourselves too seriously. She also enjoys adding science and philosophy into her teaching style so the students can learn as they practice which creates an environment that helps you to feel free to speak, ask questions and have fun! Alexa like uniqueness found in techniques from various styles and lineages as well as theming her classes so one can go deeper into various subjects and aspects of Yoga. She is warm and approachable and enjoys giving hugs.
About Amber Kubashek: The gift of Yoga came into Amber’s life over 10 years ago. A gift that soon was noted as a purpose and passion for her life journey. A journey of self study/discovery on and off the mat, along with the commitment of being a lifelong student, and utilizing Yoga as a tool for navigating through life’s “fruitful darkness” are ways in which Amber stays devoted to her practice. Amber has been credited in offering: a nurturing presence, invitational language, creating inclusive safe spaces for every-body, empowering you to make choices on your mat that fit you best moment to moment, and for you to come as you are and be how you need to be no matter how that looks. You can expect to be held in support knowing that Ambers passion is to bring forth options to Yoga that are Trauma Responsive and Somatic based tools for nervous system regulation and calm creating a soft landing of awareness to yourself: body, heart, mind and spirit.
Hi, my name is Rachelle McHenry, my Spiritual name is Little Black Bear who carries compassion for children. I am a Denesuline woman from Treaty 8 territory. I have been practicing yoga for over 15 years and teaching for over 10 years. My certifications are 800 YTT with my most recent yoga training in Rishikesh India. I am trained in vinyasa (vinyasa for kids), hatha, iyengar, ashtanga, chair yoga and pranayama/meditation. I love guiding all ages, all bodies and all walks of life. I am so excited to be a part of this community and to share my practice as well as to guide again. I look forward to practicing with you and guiding you.
About Jonathon Perry: Yoga is for everyone - said every yoga teacher ever and as cliche as it sounds, it's true! Jonathon truly believes in this statement and strives to provide a safe space for people to discover, play and explore. He also believes in following your heart and passions which has taken him across Canada and to Europe where he trained in Copenhagen at the Triangle Yoga Academy, receiving certification in Hatha, Vinyasa and Yin. Since receiving his certificate in 2018 he has taught more than 1000 hours of classes. Upon returning to Saskatoon in the summer of 2020, he started pursuing an education as a registered massage therapist (RMT). He is excited to expand his knowledge and understanding of the body and to bring it into the studio. Jonathon discovered yoga at university while completing a bachelors in Fine Arts, needing an outlet to release tension, ease anxiety and regain mobility after long hours in the studio. His practice became a place of refuge, and rehabilitation for his body and mind. Jonathon’s practical and adaptive teaching style is inclusive and holistic. He aims to help students connect more deeply to their bodies so that they can move better, breathe deeper and be fully present to create wellness and positivity.
About Fred Reiben: Fred brings a passion for building wisdom through connecting with your body. He trains in Iyengar, yin, theraputic and hatha yoga, bringing a holistic approach to class. Fred is an Ayurvedic practitioner, studying under Yogirishi Vishvktu of Anand Prikash. In class, you can expect a light hearted journey into the body, mind, and breath - open to all skill levels.
About Kristy Robichaud: Kristy first began regularly practicing yoga in 2017 as a form of exercise and in search of a solution to her chronic neck and back pain. She soon found the practice to be very supportive of both her physical and mental health and it became a focal point in her life. Kristy has a strong love for ashtanga yoga but enjoys practicing a variety of styles and ultimately believes in balance and adaptability. She aims to make yoga accessible for all bodies and emphasizes the basics and alignment. The primary influence on Kristy’s current practice and style has been her teacher, Nicki Doane, with whom she has completed 300hrs of teacher training. Kristy believes in the power of the beginner's mind and is always striving to learn something and hopes to inspire this in her students.
