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.

Meet Jody, a dedicated yoga teacher and therapeutic specialist with over 500 hours of training. Jody discovered yoga as an integral part of her healing journey, experiencing first hand its profound physical benefits and the transformative balance it brings to mind and body.

Driven by a passion for empowering her students, Jody focuses on fostering comfort and confidence within. She specializes in crafting somatic embodiment flows that promote mobility, strength, and emotional release, emphasizing the harmony of breath and movement throughout.

In addition to group classes, Jody offers personalized one-on-one sessions using yoga therapy to address specific needs such as pain relief, increased mobility, enhanced strength and stability, and stress or anxiety reduction through integration of nervous system regulation. She approaches each session as a perpetual learner, constantly seeking new knowledge to better support her students on their wellness journeys.

Join Jody on the mat to discover how yoga can enhance your physical well-being and cultivate a deeper connection between your body and mind.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

A proud Indigenous (Gwichyà Gwich’in) woman, Cynthia infuses her classes with an element of land-based spirituality to encourage a sense of self-reflection and connection to the space and the world around us.

While initially approaching her yoga practice from a physical aspect over 10 years ago, she quickly fell in love with the way the physicality of the asanas turned into a way of really looking inside herself to find healing wisdom and peace through ancient lessons amidst modern chaos. And while teaching was never part of her vision to create The Space, Cynthia followed the pull to learn more about the ancient wisdom practice and felt compelled to share this transcending, yet deeply grounding perspective with others in her community.

Building on what she has helped create in-studio, Cynthia has completed her 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training from an Indigenous-led Trauma-informed Yoga Psychology School, and will not only conduct regular classes and workshops in studio, but will continue to work with schools, youth organizations, sporting teams, and businesses to bring offerings of yoga and meditation out into the community for off-site practices — thereby offering full ease of access to yoga and meditation; making these services and their benefits truly accessible to everyone.

Cynthia’s mandate will always remain clear and true: to continue to provide a safe space in which to support individuals on their physical, mental, and spiritual health and healing journeys while promoting values of education, diversity, inclusivity, and community.

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!