Jay McMahon
E-RYT 550

During the hundreds of hours I have spent on my mat I have found contentment, curiosity and courage. I have also discovered a desire to learn as much as I can about the yoga lifestyle. When I started out, I didn’t realize how yoga would help my anxiety and depression and help me discover my Atma. The Atma is the inner self or soul. I don’t just practice yoga asanas, I feel the yoga in my body, my soul and my mind. Yoga is a moving meditation and with the movement comes breath, life is breath and with the breath comes a calm mind. And while you’re doing all this, you strengthen your body in an incredibly efficient way.

Nallely Alcocer
RYT 200 (She/Her)

Hello, my name is Nallely (na-YEA-lee) and I’d love to be your yoga teacher. I’m a 200hr Registered Yoga Teacher, a 95hr Registered Children’s Yoga Teacher, and a certified Growing Up Mindful teacher. I’m also an experienced elementary school teacher. I enjoy planning dynamic and interactive yoga and mindfulness classes that help you feel your best!

Salonee Desai
RYT 300 (She/Her)

I am a yoga teacher who views movement as a form of medicine, supporting both physical and emotional well-being. My classes focus on breath-led movement, functional strength, and mindful awareness. I encourage listening to and approaching the body with compassion, aiming to create a space where you can move with purpose, let go of expectations, and feel more at home in your body, just as you are

Alexandra Christman

RYT 200 (She/Her)

For me yoga started out as a last resort. Throughout my childhood, I was a competitive show jumper, spending hours riding horses. Later on I became a runner, and enjoyed lifting weights at the gym. Then I abruptly developed chronic fatigue. I struggled with my desire to remain active and healthy when my body was giving out. Yoga was suddenly the only activity that I could do without totally exhausting myself and seriously compromising my health. Over time, yoga became a refuge from the stress and uncertainty in my life. Eventually the cause of my extreme fatigue was diagnosed and treated, however yoga had became an integral part of my life. Once recovered, I jumped back into an active life, teaching fitness classes and found I had a passion for teaching. During this time I continued to practice and became fascinated with the physical aspect of yoga and the role it played in my recovery. In my quest to learn more I started digging into the mental aspect, and began a study of yoga. This lead me to take my teacher training through Prana yoga studio. Through my journey I developed the desire to teach and share the practice that is steadily changing my life.

Lori Ellaschuk
RYT 200 (She/Her)

Lori is a Certified Yoga and Pilates Teacher with over 15 years of experience. Her approach is grounded in compassion, connection, and empowerment. She is deeply grateful for the healing tools that both Yoga and Pilates provide—not just for the body, but for the nervous system and soul.
Whether it’s a dynamic Pilates session or a mindful yoga practice, Lori’s intention is always the same: to guide students in reconnecting with their inner strength and wisdom. Her classes are designed to help you leave the mat feeling empowered, uplifted, and more deeply in tune with yourself.
Lori brings knowledge, heart, and a deep sense of care to every class she teaches. She is passionate about creating a safe, welcoming space where students of all levels feel supported on their unique path of growth and self-discovery.

Amanda Wyatt

RYT 500 (She/Her)

My name is Amanda (she/her/hers) and I am a queer social worker, yoga teacher, advocate and community builder living in Treaty 6 territory as a settler.
I believe that yoga is as much about connection to others as to ourselves and community service is deeply important in my personal and professional work.
I have over a thousand hours of training specific to yoga but extensive experience working with first responders with PTSD, severe injuries (burns, amputations), and marginalized folks from a variety of communities.
My yoga trainings include a 200 hour focused on inclusive practices, a 300 hour of trauma informed advanced practice, and 120 hour trauma informed yin. I am also certified to teach iRest yoga nidra and yoga for the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) community.

Desi Mina

RYT 200 (She/Her)

Desi is a certified RYT-200 yoga teacher with a deep passion for Ashtanga and Vinyasa practices. Her journey with yoga began in 2020 to manage the stress of working as a doctor in the Philippines during the pandemic. What started as a personal refuge soon transformed into a heartfelt desire to guide others through the practice.
Her classes are grounded in Ashtanga, with a focus on mindful movement, breathwork, and thoughtful alignment. She offers plenty of options and modifications so students can move in a way that feels right for them and connect to their own flow.
Desi aims to create a welcoming, supportive space where people can feel seen, move freely, and grow, both on and off the mat.

Laura Rykman

RYT 200 (She/Her)

I’m a Registered Nurse with 19 years of experience, with a deep appreciation for health, balance, and lifelong learning. I’m naturally drawn to power yoga, where strength and breath come together in a focused, meditative flow. My intention is to create a calm, supportive space where you can move with purpose, reconnect with yourself, and leave feeling grounded and renewed. Outside the studio, I love travelling and animals, and enjoy exploring new experiences and embracing life with curiosity and energy.

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