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Liz Frost

Liz Frost

Liz completed a 200 hour Yoga teacher training program at Georgian College in 2005. Liz came to Yoga via her meditation practice and incorporates mindfulness into her teaching. She has practiced Yoga and meditation for twenty years. Liz has studied many styles of Yoga and teaches an eclectic mix of these various forms.

She has travelled extensively and loves to explore new things, new places and new people. Together with her husband, Liz owns Sugar Ridge and feels blessed to call it home.

Cheryl Mc Cague-Shane

Cheryl McCague-Shane

Cheryl has practiced Yoga for over 15 years and in 2005 became a certified Yoga teacher completing a 500 hour training program with Irene and Dr. Bill Beer of Namaste International in the tradition of Vanda Scaravelli, focusing on a form of Yoga that works with the body to restore health, vitality and energy. Cheryl attends workshops and conferences to continually develop her Yoga teaching skills and knowledge.

Cheryl began a daily meditation practice eleven years ago and she has participated in many meditation retreats, from 3 to 9 days. In November 2009 Cheryl spent a month in India on a Buddhist Pilgrimage, visiting historical sites of the Buddha and deepening her understanding of the Dharma. In 2012 Cheryl completed a 2 year Meditation Mentorship Programme with Norman Feldman, Molly Swan and Michael Stone.

For more info about Cheryl visit www.movingforwardservices.com

Tanya Armstrong RDH, Certified Nia/ Yoga Teacher R-YNC

Tanya Armstrong

Tanya, is a dynamic, nurturing and poised Nia and Yoga Teacher. She has been involved in health and wellness as a practicing dental hygienist since 1994, and a professor in the dental hygiene program. The diagnosis of herself and one of her three sons with Celiac Disease started her journey in holistic nutrition, yoga, meditation, and Nia in 2000.

Tanya is a licensed Nia/Yoga teacher and is registered with the Yoga Network of Canada. Since 2006 she has been holding space for students in her classes, women’s retreats and workshops, helping them free themselves, listen to their own body’s way, along with reconnecting them to body sensation and spirit.

Nadine Robitaille

Nadine completed the 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training program at Georgian College and is registered with the Yoga Network of Canada. Nadine discovered the healing properties of Yoga a number of years ago. It was because of this that she decided to study the practice more intensively.

Nadine continues to work as a Registered Nurse in the Health Promotion field and has a passion for improving the health of her community. Given the many benefits to health that Yoga has to offer, joining her two passions has come naturally and she looks forward to sharing her love of yoga and health with others.

Danna Montgomery

Biography and additional information coming soon.

Shawn Charlebois

Shawn CharleboisA training program doesn't have to be complicated to be effective. The 3 disciplines I promote are Bodyweight, Kettlebell and Sandbag training" - Shawn Charlebois is a Certified Specialist in Strength & Conditioning and runs weekly classes in Barrie. He also offers one on one sessions as well as nutrition advice.

Please visit my youtube channel for a sample of what I can offer www.youtube.com/user/Integritysnc

 

Jillian Sargent

Jillian graduated from the Georgian college Tourism Management program. She is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist, a Personal Trainer Specialist with CanFitPro, as well as a Fitness Kickboxing and MMA conditioning Instructor & Master Trainer with Fitness Kickboxing Canada. She is a facilitator of the Groove Method which she uses to get people of all abilities dancing authentically in their own unique way. Jillian's continuing education has also brought her through numerous fitness accreditation and training courses.

Jillian has been a successful competitive athlete in gymnastics, baseball, snowboarding, cheerleading, and long distance running. Presently an amateur competitive, provincial champion kickboxer, Jillian continues to study with 23 time world champion Jean Yves Theriault.

Jillian has motivated countless people of all levels to make fitness, health, and wellness an important part of their daily lives. She continues to empower athletes to take their abilities to the next level and beyond their own expectations. She enjoys encouraging people of all ages and abilities to reach their full potential.

Nicolette Smith

Nicolette SmithNicolette has been a certified Radha Yoga Teacher since 1990, and regularly returns to Yashodhara Ashram in British Columbia to continue her work in yoga based on the teachings of Swami Shivananda Radha. This is an integral yoga of many practices leading to spiritual growth. At the end of a fulfilling career as a physiotherapist, facilitating return to health and function, Nicolette retired to neighbouring Penetanguishene.

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June

ClearBeing Retreat
June 6th to June 9th

Summer Solstice Yoga Retreat
June 20th

Ashtanga Yoga Retreat
June 21st to June 23rd

Summer Solstice with Crystal Journey
June 23rd

Octopus Garden Yoga Teacher Training
June 30, 2013 to July 5

 

July

Ayurveda Retreat
July 5, 2013 to July 8

Return to Our Senses Retreat
July 10th to July 14th

Relax & Rejuvinate in Nature Weekend Retreat
July 19th to July 21st

An Adventure in Soul Discovery & Renewal Retreat
July 26th to July 28th

 

August

ASL Queer Retreat
August 2nd to August 4th

World Music Vocal Camp
August 4th to Aaugust 11th

Thai Massage & Yoga Retreat
August 23rd to August 25th

The Healing Journey of the Shamanic Hero
August 30th to September 1st

 

September

This Girl is on Fire Retreat
September 14th to 15th