Teachers

Barbara Young

Barbara is a senior Iyengar yoga teacher and founder of Pathway Yoga, now a not-for-profit association. She has studied regularly with the Iyengar family in North America and India over many years.

Barbara upholds the Iyengar yoga tradition by chairing the Pathway Yoga board of directors, by mentoring and assessing teachers, and by her long, uninterrupted, devoted Iyengar yoga practice. She is a co-leader of the Iyengar Yoga Association of Canada's Education Round Table.

Barbara est professeure senior de yoga Iyengar et fondatrice de Pathway Yoga, une association à but non-lucratif dont elle préside le conseil d'administration. Elle a étudié régulièrement avec la famille Iyengar en Amérique du Nord et en Inde pendant de nombreuses années.

Barbara perpétue la tradition du yoga Iyengar en dirigeant les activités de Pathway Yoga, en encadrant et évaluant les enseignants, et en co-dirigeant de la Table ronde sur l'éducation, de l'Association canadienne de yoga Iyengar.

Jean-Pierre Nicolotti

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

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.

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. Elle est immédiatement séduite par la structure, la richesse et la précision de cet enseignement. Elle étudie dans cette tradition depuis plus de 10 ans. Elle est professeur certifiée de yoga Iyengar.
Florence est une enseignante dévouée, patiente et énergique.

Markus Sanchez

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.

Karin Holtkamp

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.

Jennifer Zelmer

Jennifer (she/her) first discovered Iyengar yoga while living in Toronto and has since had the privilege of studying with inspirational teachers in Canada and around the world. Now a certified Iyengar Yoga teacher, she embraces the opportunity to share the depth and joy of the practice with people of all ages and abilities.

Anna Egan

Anna has been practicing yoga for the past 17 years and fell in love with the Iyengar method when it helped cure severe headaches. As a life long student, Anna was drawn to the refined nature of Iyengar practice and the integrity of the 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 apprentice with Barbra Young.

Anna is also a devoted student of Vajrayana Buddhism and recognises the profound interconnections between disciplined asana practice and meditation. In essence the practice of asana has been the greatest support on her spiritual path.