Meet our team of beautiful human beings

Mathew Sarsfield (he/him)
Mathew Sarsfield (he/him)Yoga + Meditation Instructor
Mathew’s journey of personal growth accelerated in 2015, when he moved from Ontario to Alberta in search of a calm, quiet connection to nature and self. Discovering connection to breath during long, isolating climbs in the Canadian Rockies led Mathew along a path toward the practice of yoga. Through dedicated practice on his mat, he learned to channel the breath, body, and mind connection to achieve a state of calmness and self-awareness, releasing tension in the body. Frequent visits to a Buddhist monastery, where he practiced sitting in silence with the monastics of the temple, deepened this existing connection of mindfulness and resulted in a strong meditation practice.

Having been impacted by many extraordinary yoga instructors over the years, teaching yoga was always something Mathew aspired to do. He pursued certification as a RYT 200 as well as foundational meditation teacher training so that he could share the benefits of yoga and meditation with others. His classes will invite you to breathe deeply and move with intention so that you can actualize your most authentic self and find balance from within.

Jody Duff (she/her)
Jody Duff (she/her)Yoga Instructor
Jody started her yoga journey with a 30day challenge in 2015, and fell in love with the way she felt: calmer, more centred, and even more energized. Having become estranged from her family a few years later, she again turned to yoga to keep her mental health balanced.

Jody’s journey of healing and regulating her nervous system transitioned into finding her passion to helping others do the same. She became a 200hr certified yoga teacher and Breath work coach, and is in the process of obtaining her 30hr Restorative teacher certification with plans to continue learning and growing through more certifications that help to bring the mind, body, and breath into balance.

Jody’s mission is to help guide all bodies to move, breathe, and flow a little more fully and peacefully on and off the mat.

Nicole Starker Campbell (she/her)
Nicole Starker Campbell (she/her)Yoga Instructor
In 2008, Nicole wandered into a yoga class and found an amazing stillness that has captivated her ever since. She believes that yoga can bring balance to our lives; helping us to connect authentically with ourselves and others while working to heal our bodies and minds. Yoga is one of the greatest joys, challenges, and teachers in Nicole’s life, and for that she is determined to be a lifelong student and practitioner.

Nicole completed her Yoga Teacher Training in 2014, followed by Yin, Restorative, Meditation, and other training, including that of Reiki Master Teacher. She continues to learn from the many amazing teachers who have shared their wisdom with her, and she is grateful for the opportunity to be able to walk this path of yoga with others on their own personal journeys.

Mic Mayne (she/her)
Mic Mayne (she/her)Yoga Instructor
With the enthusiasm and curiosity of an excited child, Mic encourages her students to experiment with movement and rejoice in the accomplishments of our ever-evolving bodies. She coaches in a compassionate way to celebrate capabilities and to confront challenges as unexpected and unrealized potential.

Trained as a Registered Nurse, Mic learned early on to adapt to constantly changing conditions. This skill served her well when side-lined due to injuries and chronic pain, and her love of learning propelled her to exercise her mind when her body was unwilling. She achieved certification as both a Personal Training Specialist and a Healthy Weight Loss Coach from Canfitpro, and came to yoga when injured to find it changing her life in amazing ways. She graduated from 200 hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training at Yoga for Today in 2019, and has since added to her knowledge through trainings in Pain Care Yoga, Yoga for Children, and Yin Yoga.

Music has also been a huge part of Mic’s life, so you may find her humming, singing or spontaneously dancing in class – feel free to join in!

Stephanie Lalonde (she/her)
Stephanie Lalonde (she/her)Yoga Instructor
Active in soccer, running, hiking and skiing, Stephanie’s yoga journey started when she was just 18 years old. Upon taking her first yoga class, she realized just how much she was going to love this new movement in her life. Stephanie completed her 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training with Empowered Yoga, has taken an Inversion workshop through Oxygen Yoga, and has participated in many different yoga classes through a variety of different studios, where she has learnt a great deal for her own practice.
Jenny Northrup
Jenny NorthrupFitness Instructor
Fitness has always been one of Jenny’s passions, and in 2015, this passion led her to inspire others in their fitness journey through her designation as a AFLCA trained instructor. With extensive training in group fitness, spin, portable weights, moveball, barre, kettlebell, boxing, and older adult movement, Jenny creates a varied, unique, and always welcoming atmosphere where belly laughs and loud music are a guarantee as you come to discover your strengths and face your weaknesses.
Starr Scheuer (she/her)
Starr Scheuer (she/her)Reiki Practitioner + Yoga Instructor
Starr achieved her Yoga Teacher Training through Higher Love Yoga Academy, and enjoys infusing Reiki energy healing, colour and sound therapy, aromatherapy, mindfulness, and breath work into her classes.

She prides herself on providing challenging, yet relaxing sessions; encouraging healing and a lasting feeling of zen among her students, whether they are just beginning their yoga journey or are well-practiced yogis.

When she is not in her class, you will find her playing in her coral reef tank, golfing, walking the family dog, and spending time with family.

Christi Nagal (she/her)
Christi Nagal (she/her)Pound Instructor
Christi has been a fitness instructor for five years, but fell in love with the music and the energy of Pound three years ago. She enjoys making new friends on the mat and building relationships with those that come to spend their time with her rocking out in this full-body workout that combines cardio, conditioning, strength training, and yoga, with all the fun of pounding the drumsticks.
Rikki Lamb (she/her)
Rikki Lamb (she/her)Yoga Instructor
Rikki started her yoga journey in 2020; loving how it challenged her creativity and allowed her to create space for herself. Rikki graduated from the 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training program at Prana Yoga in 2022, with encouragement by several of her teachers following completion of her 50 hour Yin Yoga Certification in 2021.

Rikki believes that yoga should be accessible to everyone. She incorporates the use of props, and provides modifications or alternate poses to support students in the exploration of their personal practice. Rikki is passionate about strengthening a mind-body connection through yoga, and hopes to translate that passion to anyone who attends her classes. She is also a dedicated yoga student herself, believing that lifelong learning is key to continuing to grow your practice.

Ashlea Schumacher (she/her)
Ashlea Schumacher (she/her)Yoga Instructor
Ashlea found yoga during a time of uncertainty in her life. Newly divorced with two kids at her side, Ashlea learned that she needed to take care of herself first in order to be the best Mom she could be. She completed her 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training in 2016 with Empowered Yoga, and found a deep love and respect for movement. While she enjoys practising all forms of yoga, Ashlea’s craft has been designed to teach the slower and more deliberate movements of Yin, Restorative Yoga, and Callisthenics – refining postures to build strength, endurance, flexibility and coordination. Her motivation for teaching comes from a desire to help people find the power within, and to offer a bit of reprieve from their daily routine.

Since attending her first YTT in 2016, Ashlea has deepened her education through Empowered Yoga with 25 hour Restorative Yoga and 25 hour PTSD Trauma Training, and plans to continue her teacher trainings with additional modalities to obtain her 500 hour teaching certificate.

Tori Taphorn (she/her)
Tori Taphorn (she/her)Yoga Instructor
After 5 years of working as a high school teacher, Tori decided to pursue her true passion and help educate and influence a different type of student. She completed her Yoga Teacher Training in Southern B.C. with a focus on cultivating connection between breath, movement, and body awareness.

In her classes, Tori incorporates elements of Vinyasa, Hatha, and Pranayama to help students find balance on the mat, and allow them to carry their practice with them outside of the studio. She is a student herself, dedicated to her own personal growth in yoga, pottery, painting and other creative outlets, believing that learning new skills is essential to living a fulfilling life.

Jodie M
Jodie MYoga Instructor
Jodie is a certified and registered yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance, and has been an elementary school teacher since 2010.

Originally, yoga offered her a platform for healing through the integration of ethics, psychology, spirituality and movement. Now she sees yoga as the practice of life; the practice of moving consciously through the world on and off the mat.

Jodie encourages students to enjoy their practise through the invitation of self-exploration and honour. With suggestive mindful insight, she takes you on a journey that is light hearted, rhythmical and fun. No practice is ever the same with different playlists and varying intentions. She is ever grateful for the opportunity to share her understanding of yoga and looks forward to flowing with you on the mat.

Calli-Rae Barker-Poole
Calli-Rae Barker-PooleYoga Instructor
Calli-Rae is a yoga instructor whose journey into yoga deepened after experiencing a period of loss and overwhelm. She turned to yoga as a place to reconnect with the self and find inner peace. Embarking on a transformative travel journey, Calli-Rae explored various countries, immersing in diverse cultures and ancient traditions. Each step of this journey brought new insights into the interconnectedness of the mind, body, and spirit.

Furthering a passion in yoga ancient wisdom, she immersed herself in the study of Ayurveda. Completing a 200 hour Yoga and Ayurveda Teaching Training in 2022, a 300 hour Yoga and Ayurveda Teaching Training in 2023, and currently working towards the completion of a 200 hour Meditation Training. Calli-Rae offers a welcoming and supportive environment where you can explore yoga further, from its physical support to its profound spiritual teachings, blending movement, breathwork, and meditation.