Meet our Team
Barbara Young
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Barbara is a senior Iyengar yoga teacher and founder of Pathway Yoga. She has studied regularly with the Iyengar family in North America and India over many years. Her appreciation of Iyengar yoga has only deepened with time.
Barbara upholds the Iyengar yoga tradition by spearheading the activities of Pathway Yoga, by mentoring and assessing teachers, and by her long, uninterrupted, devoted Iyengar yoga practice. Barbara est professeure senior de yoga Iyengar et fondatrice de Pathway Yoga. Elle a étudié régulièrement avec la famille Iyengar en Amérique du Nord et en Inde pendant de nombreuses années. Son appréciation du yoga Iyengar s'est approfondie avec le temps.
Barbara perpétue la tradition du yoga Iyengar en dirigeant les activités de Pathway Yoga, et en encadrant et évaluant les enseignants. |
Leigh Stevenson
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Leigh was first introduced to Iyengar Yoga in 1997 and found it to be particularly eye-opening. Having been influenced by some truly inspirational Iyengar teachers, she was motivated to become one, herself. She brings a light-hearted approach to her classes. Leigh has attended month-long classes at RIMYI in Pune, India, in 2011 and 2014, and Geeta Iyengar's 70th birthday intensive in 2014. She continues to learn from senior Canadian and international teachers. |
Jean-Pierre Nicolotti
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Jean-Pierre (JP) has the curious gene. From the forests of Africa to the ancient Silk Road and underwater Yucatan caves, JP has explored and filmed many layers of the Earth. It was only natural for him to pursue his quest through the inner exploration of yoga.
After studying Ashtanga Vinyasa, JP was drawn to the Iyengar method for its depth, precision and progressive approach. He is now a certified IY teacher. JP brings to his classes dedication and a vibrant energy that will lighten your day. Jean-Pierre (JP) a le gène de la curiosité. Des forêts d'Afrique à la route de la soie en passant par les grottes sous-marines du Yucatan, JP a exploré et filmé de multiples facettes de la Terre. Il était tout naturel pour lui de poursuivre sa quête à travers l’exploration du yoga.
Après avoir étudié l'Ashtanga Vinyasa, JP a été attiré par la méthode Iyengar pour sa richesse, sa précision et son approche progressive. Il est aujourd'hui professeur certifié Iyengar. Il a voyagé en Inde et a participé à de nombreux stages intensifs avec la famille Iyengar et avec des professeurs Iyengar renommés. JP apporte à ses classes sa passion et une énergie vibrante qui illuminera vos journées. |
Florence Guardia
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After practicing various forms of yoga and obtaining a Hatha yoga certification, Florence discovered the teaching of yoga according to B.K.S Iyengar. She was immediately seduced by the structure, richness and precision of this teaching. She has been studying in this tradition for more than 10 years. She is a certified Iyengar yoga teacher.
Florence is a dedicated teacher, both patient and energetic. She has taught French and French literature for many years and is a teacher who is keen to share her knowledge and make it accessible. She continues her training in order to deepen her personal practice and teaching. Après avoir pratiqué diverses formes de yoga et obtenu une certification de Hatha yoga, Florence a découvert l’enseignement du Yoga selon B.K.S Iyengar. Ce fut pour elle une révélation tant cet enseignement lui a permis d’approfondir sa pratique.
Florence est une enseignante dévouée, patiente et énergique. Professeure de français pendant de nombreuses années, elle allie dans ses cours le plaisir de partager son intérêt pour le yoga à celui de communiquer en français. Ses cours sont une belle occasion de découvrir le yoga Iyengar et de progresser en français ! Florence est maintenant professeure certifiée Iyengar Yoga. |
Markus Sanchez
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Markus is a certified Iyengar Yoga teacher. He always brings enthusiasm and positive energy to his classes. He started practicing yoga in 2005 while looking for a cross-training complement to his intense outdoor activities, such as climbing and mountaineering. Markus started teaching yoga regularly after obtaining hatha yoga certification in 2009. He then discovered Iyengar Yoga in 2011, and was immediately captivated by the richness of this system and how it was positively impacting his own practice. Markus est un professeur de yoga Iyengar certifié. Il apporte dans ses cours une énergie positive et un enthousiasme contagieux. Il a commencé à pratiquer le yoga en 2005 tandis qu’il cherchait à diversifier son entraînement à ses activités de plein air telles que l'escalade et l'alpinisme. Markus a commencé à enseigner le yoga après avoir obtenu une certification de hatha yoga en 2009. En 2011, il a découvert le yoga Iyengar et a immédiatement été captivé par la richesse de ce système et son impact positif sur sa propre pratique.
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Karin Holtkamp
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Originally from Switzerland, Karin discovered yoga in 1995 while traveling in Asia. She has been teaching Iyengar Yoga since 2004 but the learning never stops. Karin has traveled to Pune twice to study directly with the Iyengar family and she continues her studies with both Canadian and international senior teachers. |
Carole O'Brien
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Carole originally studied Iyengar yoga with Val Paape in Winnipeg. She was certified in 2009 and enjoys sharing her understanding of yoga, since it inspires her own explorations and practice. She has traveled to Pune to study with the Iyengars, and continues to learn from senior teachers in Canada and abroad. In her everyday life, Carole is a multi-media artist who also works in communications and social policy. Carole a commencé ses études de yoga Iyengar avec Val Paape à Winnipeg et a obtenu sa certification en 2009. Pour elle, partager sa compréhension du yoga fait partie intégrante de ses propres explorations et de sa pratique. Elle s'est rendue à Pune pour étudier avec la famille Iyengar et continue d’approfondir ses connaissances auprès de professeurs chevronnés au Canada et à l'étranger. Dans sa vie de tous les jours, Carole est une artiste multimédia qui travaille également dans le domaine des communications et de la politique sociale.
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Jennifer Zelmer
Anna Egan
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Jennifer Zelmer has been practicing Iyengar yoga for more than a decade and has been fortunate to study with teachers in Canada, Denmark, England, and elsewhere. Jennifer is an internationally certified Iyengar Yoga teacher and delights in sharing the practice of yoga with others. She continues her studies under the tutelage of senior teachers, in Ottawa and beyond. |
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Anna has been practising yoga for 15 years and fell in love with the Iyengar method when it helped cure severe headaches. As a lifelong student, she was drawn to the refined nature of Iyengar yoga practice, and the integrity of its lineage. In 2016 Anna met Geeta Iyengar in India and was deeply moved by her wisdom and dedication to the yoga tradition. Anna is currently an Iyengar yoga apprentice teacher.
Anna is also a dedicated student of Vajrayana Buddhism, and recognizes the profound interconnections between disciplined asana practice and meditation. |