Ellen is an experienced yoga teacher whose mission is simple: offer classes, workshops and retreats that leave students feeling better and more in tune with themselves. Ellen has been teaching yoga since 2007 and holds an E-RYT 200 and YACEP designations with Yoga Alliance. Ellen completed her 200-hour Hatha & Power Yoga teacher training at Mountaingoat Yoga, and has continued her learning with specialized yoga and fitness training in anatomy, class design, functional strength training, older adult fitness, meditation, trauma-informed yoga, philosophy and ethics, yin yoga and restorative yoga, to name a few. She is nearing completion of her 500-hour level yoga teacher training with PranaShanti Yoga. Ellen offers hatha, flow, power, yin, meditation, yoga nidra, and restorative yoga classes. Her teaching style is inspired by over 20 years of practice and training, an appreciation of the mind-body connection and the reward of serving her students. Ellen’s classes are well structured and creative. She offers clear instruction and many options so that your practice is truly your own.

Ellen is an experienced yoga teacher whose mission is simple: offer classes, workshops and retreats that leave students feeling better and more in tune with themselves. Ellen has been teaching yoga since 2007 and holds an E-RYT 200 and YACEP designations with Yoga Alliance. Ellen completed her 200-hour Hatha & Power Yoga teacher training at Mountaingoat Yoga, and has continued her learning with specialized yoga and fitness training in anatomy, class design, functional strength training, older adult fitness, meditation, trauma-informed yoga, philosophy and ethics, yin yoga and restorative yoga, to name a few. She is nearing completion of her 500-hour level yoga teacher training with PranaShanti Yoga. Ellen offers hatha, flow, power, yin, meditation, yoga nidra, and restorative yoga classes. Her teaching style is inspired by over 20 years of practice and training, an appreciation of the mind-body connection and the reward of serving her students. Ellen’s classes are well structured and creative. She offers clear instruction and many options so that your practice is truly your own.

Ellen is an experienced yoga teacher whose mission is simple: offer classes, workshops and retreats that leave students feeling better and more in tune with themselves. Ellen has been teaching yoga since 2007 and holds an E-RYT 200 and YACEP designations with Yoga Alliance. Ellen completed her 200-hour Hatha & Power Yoga teacher training at Mountaingoat Yoga, and has continued her learning with specialized yoga and fitness training in anatomy, class design, functional strength training, older adult fitness, meditation, trauma-informed yoga, philosophy and ethics, yin yoga and restorative yoga, to name a few. She is nearing completion of her 500-hour level yoga teacher training with PranaShanti Yoga. Ellen offers hatha, flow, power, yin, meditation, yoga nidra, and restorative yoga classes. Her teaching style is inspired by over 20 years of practice and training, an appreciation of the mind-body connection and the reward of serving her students. Ellen’s classes are well structured and creative. She offers clear instruction and many options so that your practice is truly your own.

Michelle has been practicing yoga since 2008 and has been teaching since she finished her certification in 2015. Her practice has evolved from a means of cross-training to finding inner peace and maintaining joint longevity. Michelle has taught yoga to the military and civilian populations both in Canada and New Zealand. She likes to weave in different genres of yoga and conditioning into her flows to create fun, accessible classes for everyone.

I am a certified yoga teacher (RYT 500) and meditation coach, a proud Canadian Armed Forces veteran and a mom. I humbly offer a caring and safe space, where you are met with patience and compassion. Together, let's find sanctuary in community and within our practice. We always focus on safe movement, including adaptations for injuries and varied abilities. I am trained in trauma-sensitive and adaptive yoga practices with a specialization in military and first responder audiences, though my offerings are for anyone who is facing heightened stressors or is struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, and/or chronic pain. All are welcome!  My personal yoga journey began in 2004 and deepened in 2015, when I began studying the field of trauma and the role of the mind-body connection in processing and integration. My practice is my bedrock, helping me stay balanced as I journey to process and heal PTSD and manage chronic pain. I sustained severe leg injuries five years ago, which landed me in a wheelchair. My doctors doubted that I would ever again walk without mobility aids, but I was determined to beat the odds. Yoga was instrumental in my recovery. My practice supported me in the hard work of physical rehabilitation and helped sustain my morale and mental equilibrium. Today I am once again able to move entirely without supports. This journey has helped me deepen my relationship with myself and the world around me and I profoundly appreciate our human resilience and capabilities.

Ellen is an experienced yoga teacher whose mission is simple: offer classes, workshops and retreats that leave students feeling better and more in tune with themselves. Ellen has been teaching yoga since 2007 and holds an E-RYT 200 and YACEP designations with Yoga Alliance. Ellen completed her 200-hour Hatha & Power Yoga teacher training at Mountaingoat Yoga, and has continued her learning with specialized yoga and fitness training in anatomy, class design, functional strength training, older adult fitness, meditation, trauma-informed yoga, philosophy and ethics, yin yoga and restorative yoga, to name a few. She is nearing completion of her 500-hour level yoga teacher training with PranaShanti Yoga. Ellen offers hatha, flow, power, yin, meditation, yoga nidra, and restorative yoga classes. Her teaching style is inspired by over 20 years of practice and training, an appreciation of the mind-body connection and the reward of serving her students. Ellen’s classes are well structured and creative. She offers clear instruction and many options so that your practice is truly your own.

Throughout her life, Maureen has sought balance between work and other life stresses through fitness. Over the years, she has played a variety of sports, and followed various popular modalities for fitness, e.g., running, swimming, aerobics, before finding yoga in 2009. Maureen explored yoga, from videos and classes before deciding to focus on Ashtanga, yin, and myofascial release techniques. Maureen completed her 200-hour teacher training in 2014, and followed that in 2015 with a certification in Yoga Tune Up®. Maureen is a continuous learner and brings new material to classes as she picks them up from classes with other teachers, workshops, and new certifications. Maureen’s classes focus on improving mobility on the mat and enhancing everyday activities.

Michelle has been practicing yoga since 2008 and has been teaching since she finished her certification in 2015. Her practice has evolved from a means of cross-training to finding inner peace and maintaining joint longevity. Michelle has taught yoga to the military and civilian populations both in Canada and New Zealand. She likes to weave in different genres of yoga and conditioning into her flows to create fun, accessible classes for everyone.

Yoga is a life long wondrous journey for me! I started my practice over 15 years ago when my kids were small.  I knew I needed something in my life. I went to try my first yoga class and I was hooked. I am so grateful for that amazing first teacher. I was inspired, encouraged and supported. I continued my journey until I felt compelled to do teacher training. It was another amazing step for me. I am passionate about life, people and adventures. I love to travel and have been very lucky to have explored many countries worldwide. It has given me a unique perspective on the world we live in. Since completing my teacher training at the International Sivanada Vedata Centre in 2015, I have continued to learn and grow. I have completed more training in Yin Yoga, Meditation and Chair Yoga; all have only strengthened my practice. I have had the delight to practice in the UK, Canada, Turkey and India. I look forward to helping you experience your own journey of yoga.

I am an Eastern soul living in Western world. Growing up in Confucianism/Taoism philosophy and Chinese Medicine lifestyle, yoga and meditation have been a big part of my life. Throughout my years of practice, my journey has revealed my passion towards the healing powers both practices have to offer. Having formalized my yoga teacher training in 2021, I am excited to share my practice/passion with everyone at Yoga Kāla. My offerings will help students find a meditative quality in the movements that balance the Yin and Yang energies, and awakens the healing power within us.