Todd Canning

Todd is a Collingwood native who found yoga in order to rehabilitate his body. Todd has been highly athletic as a surfer, windsurfer, high-caliber tree planter and competitive snowboard racer. Injuries from several of his passions left him with chronic pain that lingered for years. Thanks to a friend's referral, hot yoga completely fixed Todd's body, and this is the sole reason for his choice of path as a yoga teacher:  to help people help themselves and free their bodies from pain. He has taught at studios in California, Vancouver, Montreal and now resides in Richmond Hill and Collingwood.

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Thea's yoga journey began many years ago. As a young rising star in the world of figure skating, she needed something to carry her through the summer months which incorporated strength and flexibility, so she found her first yoga book at a yard sale for 5 cents and has never looked back.   Thea and Todd now share the responsibility as owners and directors of the studio, along with raising their new baby boy Kai!  

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Stephanie has been a hairstylist for the past thirty years, using cardio and weight training to keep fit. Six years ago she added yoga to her routine to bring a sense of balance to her life. Enjoying yoga and all of its benefits, she sought different forms of yoga until some friends introduced her to hot yoga. She began a daily practice, and after finding better health and improved posture, she decided to train as a teacher. Stephanie trained under Bikram and his senior teachers in Los Angeles and received her certification in November of 2003. She is dedicated to yoga and intends to continue studying so that she can bring a wealth of knowledge to her class and share with fellow practitioners.

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Lydia Pollock

Lydia has been involved in dance, fitness and healthy lifestyle activities throughout her life. She has enjoyed blending her background in applied science with her creative spirit in a long and diverse career path including five years with a consumer health web site.  Lydia noticed that as she aged she needed to adjust her fitness regimen to protect her joint health and yet continue to build strength. She was surprised to find the solution in Yoga. In addition, there were the wonderful benefits of quieting a racing mind and relaxing a body very sensitive to stress. A graduate of the Kripalu Teacher Training Program in 2004, Lydia is well into studies toward her 500 hour Kripalu Professional Teacher Certification. Lydia enjoys diversity so she regularly participates in classes and workshops in the Anusara, Moksha, Ashtanga and Yin Yoga traditions and finds inspiration in all.

Danny Noel

Following more than two decades in varying corporate administrative positions within the winemaking industry, Danny’s growing penchant for wellness and physical conditioning eventually lead him to pursue a career in health and fitness.  Shortly before attaining certifications in fitness assessment and personal training, Danny was introduced to yoga while traveling abroad on the island of Kauai. This initial introduction to Hatha yoga piqued Danny’s interest.  However, it wasn’t until shortly afterwards, upon his return to Canada, while attending his first Hot Yoga class that Danny experienced a truly cathartic revelation.  From the outset, it was clearly evident that the awareness and inter-connectivity that yoga cultivates was an ideal complement to the rigors of conventional fitness.   In the summer of 2004, Danny registered and subsequently graduated from the inaugural Moksha Teacher Training certification program consisting of over 800 hours of study.  Danny has since studied with many highly accredited teachers including David Life, Paul Grilley, Judith Lasater, Baron Baptiste and John Friend.  Danny’s love and passion for yoga grows with every passing day.  Danny credits his teachers, students and family for helping him to attain a greater understanding and appreciation of connection, compassion and awareness. 

Karla Tarape

Karla’s started her yoga journey since year 2000.She has a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts major in advertising. As an artist she was fascinated with the body movements and graceful flow of beautiful yoga asanas that can be transformed into a canvas. As she deepens her practice and journey, yoga became her passion that leads her to get her certification as Moksha and Kids yoga teacher. Karla also teaches yoga at the community centre and volunteers her time to give special classes to the women with special needs. She is also a recreation and leisure facilitator at the women centre that deals with addiction and substance abuse.She teaches with gentleness and sensitive with her students needs. Karla’s belief is that anyone can create the journey through inner soul and through the body. She dedicated to commit her life to deepening each discovery and share this understanding.

“A smile into your lips brightens up your heart and others.”

Hera Lee

After years of struggling with chronic knee, neck and lower back pain caused by playing years of rugby, Hera was destined to have Yoga introduced into her life. In 2001, while working in Chandigarh, India, searching for relief, Hera found yoga. While in India, Hera was fortunate enough to practice under the tutelage of Dr. Binodini Debi of the International Foundation of Natural Health and Yoga. Upon her return to Canada, Hera continued to deepen her practice, which eventually led her to complete the Moksha teacher training in July, 2006.   Yoga has not only brought Hera physical relief, but has empowered her with ability to embrace all that life brings with open arms and a deep breath! Currently, Hera finds most enjoyment out of sharing the beauty of Yoga with the teenagers at a local high school where she is a teacher and guidance counsellor.