Train with inspiring and knowledgable teachers, committed to your teaching professionalism and personal growth.
Our trainers share a passion for teaching modern movement weaving in holistic approaches and philosophies to you can teach with respect, knowledge and integrity and are inspiring individuals who have empowered others through yoga.
Our trainers share a passion for teaching modern movement weaving in holistic approaches and philosophies to you can teach with respect, knowledge and integrity and are inspiring individuals who have empowered others through yoga.
Train with inspiring and knowledgable teachers, committed to your teaching professionalism and personal growth.
Our trainers share a passion for teaching modern movement weaving in holistic approaches and philosophies to you can teach with respect, knowledge and integrity and are inspiring individuals who have empowered others through yoga.
Our trainers share a passion for teaching modern movement weaving in holistic approaches and philosophies to you can teach with respect, knowledge and integrity and are inspiring individuals who have empowered others through yoga.
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Dory Noorafkan,
MBA, MACP, RP (Qualifying), E-RYT 500, YACEP Functional Movement + Yoga Asanas + Philosophy Dory Noorafkan is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), somatic therapist, and senior yoga educator with over 1,000 hours of training in yoga and functional movement. Holding a Master's degree in Counselling Psychology, she brings a trauma-informed, integrative approach that bridges mental health and embodied practice. Drawing from somatic therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), mindfulness, and cognitive-behavioral approaches, Dory helps students understand the connection between the nervous system, movement, and emotional well-being. Her teaching emphasizes body awareness, presence, and compassionate leadership, empowering future yoga teachers to create safe, inclusive, and healing-centered spaces for their students. |
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Monique Blackman
Certified Yoga Instructor, Reiki Master & Teacher, Trauma-Informed Movement Educator, Meditation & Yogic Philosophy Facilitator, and Barre Instructor. With over 16 years of teaching experience. Her training includes Modo, Restorative and Vinyasa Yoga, Yoga Tune Up®, Barre, Tantric Meditation, and Movement for Trauma. Blending mindfulness, yoga philosophy, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and trauma-informed practices, Monique creates experiences that support self-awareness, healing, and personal transformation. Her teaching extends beyond physical movement, inviting students to reconnect with their inner wisdom through movement, meditation, and compassionate presence. Passionate about guiding others on their path of growth, Monique brings a grounded, heart-centered approach that inspires students to cultivate resilience, authenticity, and a deeper connection to themselves. |
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Sophia Khalfan
Yoga Asanas + Functional Movement + Class Building + Alignment Based Principles + Meditation + Barre Instructor, Marma Certified With a strong focus on alignment-based principles, structure and therapies, she weaves in the traditions of yoga movement and energies in her teachings. Sharing subtle cues, and fine tuning yoga movement to emphasize the stabilization of practical movement to give you a powerful experience with Ayurveda and Siddha Marma (traditional acupressure points) principles. Experienced in Ayurveda, Holistic approaches and deep understanding of yoga therapies and movement for different body types, Sophia, known for energy reading is an intuitive teacher seeping this energy into her teaching and provides modern and ancient approaches to her sessions |
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Dr. Jeya Siva, Ph.D., M.Sc. Yoga
Yoga, Scholar & Integrative Healing Specialist Dedicated to preserving the authentic traditions of yoga, he guides students beyond the physical practice into deeper self-awareness, healing, and spiritual growth while integrating ancient wisdom with modern therapeutic sciences. Dr. Jey's extensive qualifications include a Ph.D. in Yoga, M.Sc. in Yoga, B.Sc. in Yoga, Postgraduate Diploma in Yoga, C-IAYT (International Association of Yoga Therapists), E-RYT 500 & E-RYT 200 (Yoga Alliance), Registered Massage Therapist, Diploma in Osteopathic Manual Practice, Diploma in Acupuncture & Homeopathy, certification in Ayurveda Abhyanga Marthana Therapy, and specialization in Siddha Marma Chikitsa. |
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Dr. Swapna Shah
Ayurveda Physician, Nutrition and Herbal Medicine Dr Swapna Shah is a highly accomplished Ayurvedic physician, holding an M.D. in Ayurveda Medicine from MUHS, India, and a Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (B.A.M.S.) – Gold Medalist. With deep expertise in Ayurvedic consulting, bodyworks, nutrition, herbal medicine, and holistic healing, Dr.Shah blends ancient wisdom with modern wellness practices to restore balance of body, mind, and spirit. |
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Paniz Riahi
Yoga Asana + Movement + Yogic Anatomy A skilled and passionate certified yoga instructor with experience designing and leading dynamic yoga flows and acroyoga. She been practicing and teaching yoga and acroyoga for over 8 years before and is one of Markham Yoga Graduates. She teaches from a place of integrity, knowing the physical body, movement and understands the link between flexibility, strength, and versatility for different body structures. Teaching vinyasa and power yoga in heated and non-heated classes and private classes gives her opportunity to delve into the dimensions of movement. Her passion for excellence supporting your growth is a strong and brings this strength in her daily practice and delivery and hopes to share this love with her students. |
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Dale (Daye) Simpson
Yoga Asana & Teaching Techniques, Yoga Philosophy, Sequencing, Chakras & Healing Daye has been involved in the practice and study of yoga for over 20+ years and a seeker of spiritual knowledge and teachings for over 30 years. She embraces several different styles of yoga, but primarily practices and teaches in the styles of Hatha and Vinyasa. Daye is a free spirited, dedicated and compassionate yoga teacher, spiritual healer and educator who thrives on helping others through teaching yoga, meditation, reiki certification programs, spiritual workshops and yoga retreats. Holding Certifications; E-200RYT, First Aid/CPR Certification, Chair Yoga for Seniors, Anatomy, Restorative Yoga Certification, Certified Reiki Master, Certified Bach Flower Practitioner, Level 1 Cranio Sacral Therapy, Level 2 Reflexologist, Bach Flower Practitioner, Polarity. |
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Eric Dermentzis
Yoga Asana + Class Building As a young individual who has always been very Passionate about fitness & active living, I was always looking for new ways to improve my lifestyle & thats when I decided to try Yoga which has forever changed my Life. Starting my yoga journey is September of 2013 I stepped onto my yoga mat which ignited my passion for yoga, which I knew would continue to blossom. Completing my Yoga Teacher Training with Yoga Tree Studios in April of 2015. I like to add creative and unique ways to make the poses I teach in class extra graceful and extra elegant to keep my students inspired & to help spread the beauty that yoga can bring into our lives, on and off that mat. When coming to one of my classes, expect for it not only to be a workout for the body & mind, but also a tranquil healing experience. My goal is to help strengthen, heal & inspire every single yogi that enters my classroom, essentially giving back the magical feeling that yoga has blessed my life with. |
Madura Siva - Nandakumar
Ayurveda + Yoga Asanas
Madura is a holistic health advocate, and comes from a deeply rooted background in science and health care. She has been practicing yoga from various renowned gurus since her early teens, and has both Traditional Hatha Yoga Training and Certification from the Annamalai University as well as 200-Hour YRT Certification. She plans to pursue further training in siddha marma massage and Ayurvedic nutrition. Her strong foundation in the health sciences enables her to apply and explain the benefits of Yoga from a rigorous question-based approach, while her inner artist and mystic often likes to let loose and just flow. To her, yoga is both science and art. Madura's life goal is to get as many people as possible to adopt a yogic lifestyle. She believes that therein lies the secret to true happiness.
Ayurveda + Yoga Asanas
Madura is a holistic health advocate, and comes from a deeply rooted background in science and health care. She has been practicing yoga from various renowned gurus since her early teens, and has both Traditional Hatha Yoga Training and Certification from the Annamalai University as well as 200-Hour YRT Certification. She plans to pursue further training in siddha marma massage and Ayurvedic nutrition. Her strong foundation in the health sciences enables her to apply and explain the benefits of Yoga from a rigorous question-based approach, while her inner artist and mystic often likes to let loose and just flow. To her, yoga is both science and art. Madura's life goal is to get as many people as possible to adopt a yogic lifestyle. She believes that therein lies the secret to true happiness.