OUR TEAM
Train with inspiring and knowledgable teachers, committed to your teaching professionalism and personal growth.
Our trainers share a passion of 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 the yoga. 

Master Teacher, Jeyarajeen Sivalingam
Senior Trainer, Philosophy + Traditional Hatha Yoga + Yoga Therapist + Marma Therapist
Master Jeya is an experienced certified instructor (20 Years) who has dedicated his life to the art of Yoga. He is committed and passionate about helping and healing others through his love for Yoga. With a strong educational in healing modalities at the  prominent Annamalai University-India, and studied at the Swami Vivekanda Yoga University -Bangalore,India and Certified in Babaji Kriya Hatha yoga by Babaji’s Kriya Yoga Ashram-Quebec,Canada. Master Jeya is one of a leading Siddha Marma yoga Consultants in Canada,  Certified by Thirumoolar Siddha research institute-Sri Lanka.
His teachings  incorporates to bring balance the five koshas weaving in philosophies, experiences and practical approaches of everyday living into his classes. 
Master Jeya is  wealth of knowledge and anyone in his presence will confirm the positive energy and vibe felt in his presence. Master Jeya exudes humbleness and experience. We at Markham Yoga are so blessed and grateful to be a part of such a strong and dedicated trainer and mentor. ​​

Manmeet Kaur 
Yoga Teacher, Functional Movement + Asanas + Philosophy + Traditional 
Manmeet has over 1300 hours of yog teacher training experience, specializing in pranayama, meditation and asanas. Her yoga began at the age of 10 in an Ashram in India and under the guidance of hatha guru. She is a group fitness instructor and social worker conducting free yoga classes to improve the lives other others. Manmeet is a gifted and talented teacher of yogic texts such as hatha yoga pradipika, patnajali yoga sutra with a solid command in shatkarma practices. Manmeet is strong and patient teacher with a deep understanding of yoga foundations and beyond. Her experiences and education goes well beyond the mat and one of the most inspiring and seasoned trainers you will ever find in your path. 
We are deeply grateful to have such a trainer in our bubble. ​

Dale (Daye) Simpson
Yoga Asana & Teaching Techniques, Yoga Philosophy, Sequencing & Alignment, Energetics of 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.

Shaili Saini
Yoga Asana  & Yogic History 
​Shaili was introduced to Yoga at a young age her father. A medical doctor himself, her father taught her to be mindful of the movements of the body. With a daily Yoga practice, the reasons were sometimes fitness, sometimes to be able to breathe deeply in the hectic work schedule. It was after her son was born, she felt a stronger and much deeper connection to yoga. Yoga healed postpartum and allowed  Upon a successful training program, Shaili took her skills to a stronger practice and sharing the knowledge of her mindful approach with attention to proper alignment and breath. ​' I feel honored whenever I get on the teaching mat to share my love of yoga with you all. Yoga allows us to discover the 'Shakti' - inner strength ( both mental and physical )we all possess and makes us a better and stronger human being. '
"we begin where we are and how we are,and whatever happens,happens"-T.K.V Desikachar ​

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.

Dayna Callway
Yoga Asana, Sequencing, Marketing Your Trade
I've been teaching group fitness since I left my full time marketing job in 2013.  In theory, I was supposed to be staying home with the 6 kids in my very Brady-bunch like family (yes, there are 6 kids!), but fitness became my escape. I quickly became a certification junkie, and started teaching hi-lo aerobics, bootcamps, muscle conditioning classes, barre and yoga. 

Melanie Schorr
Yoga Asana &  Ashtanga Based Teachings, Hatha, Anatomy, Alignment
Melanie Schorr is a certified yoga instructor & has 18+ years of international experience. After a  bad car accident with severe whiplash, broken bones and other injuries, Melanie gave up physiotherapy and gave Pilates a try, but, being both an energetic gym rat and runner, found it a bit boring and discovered yoga and was introduced. She took a trip to India where met teacher, Vijay Amar and spent 2 months training 3 months of training at 7-8 hours daily focusing on anatomy and alignment while practicing yoga and learning the art of yoga. She started teaching Hatha classes on Koh Phangan in Thailand at The Yoga Studio. She is very well versed in because of all the injuries and the physiotherapy she did for herself before coming to Canada 10 years ago where she still now practices and teaches private and group classes. ​

Sundeep Kumar Tyagi
History & Philosophy + Yoga Asanas
Immersed deeply in the ancient science of Yoga, Sundeep Tyagi embarked on the path of self discovery and spiritual knowledge since the early age of 9. Having studied in a yogic institution (called a Gurukul), that is the house of a revered master, Sundeep imbibed the deep secrets of ancient India and mastered the scriptures leading to the mastery of self. On a formal academic basis, he was awarded a masters degree in Sanskrit and Indian classical music. However, the depth of his knowledge and understanding far surpasses his ceremonial qualifications. As a teacher, he is responsible for the growth of many who studied under him, sharing with them the enigmatic spirit of Indian spirituality buried deep in the belly of ancient Indian scriptures.

Stefani Chan-Wright
History, Philosophy & Meditation
Stef has been practising yoga & meditation for over 21 years, and teaching in-studio, workshops, retreats and training for over 15. She has studied with various lineages such as Tibetan Buddhism in Nepal, Hatha & Tantra Yoga &Ayurveda in India and Thailand, and Vipassana and Hridaya meditation. Her style is a fusion of Therapeutic Yoga with Classical Hatha Yoga, leading to a state of profound peace and stillness via the integration of meditation.  
Stefani's deep understanding of yogic principles allows you the safe and solid understanding of of history while seamlessly flowing nutrition and ayurveda into your practice,  giving you the power of knowledge how to live an exceptionally well balanced and wholesome life for inner and outer beauty.  ​