Our Story
Meet The Instructors
Stephanie has certifications and training in yoga, fitness (including pre and postnatal), Pelvic Floor Pilates and Chi Gong. She has been teaching her signature Pelvic Floor Fitness Workshop to women across Ontario since 2015.
Before becoming a certified yoga instructor in 2014, she earned an Honours Bachelor of Science in Geology and a Masters in Geographic Information Systems, and worked in environmental consulting and government policy in Calgary, Ottawa and Peterborough.
Heather’s life, when not teaching yoga, embraces her husband and family of 3 sons and 1 daughter, her grandchildren and grand-dogs. A life full of seasonal, wholesome food, golfing, walking all those dogs and Netflix date-nights are also important.
She has a passion for adventure, travel and being active. Her training stems from a desire to challenge herself and explore new fitness regimes such as Crossfit. She enjoys working with moms and being a part of their fitness journey.
She is a Certified Nutritional Practitioner and manages Sweet Simple Nutrition, a holistic wellness practice specializing in women’s health. When she’s not at the yoga studio you can often find her in the kitchen, a coffee shop, spending time outdoors, or singing.
She is a highly sought-after Peterborough yoga instructor, and is known for her calming voice and ability to relax a roomful of yogis. She has additional certifications in Yoga Nidra and Hot Stone placement and massage.
She is also a volunteer birth and parent companion and doula. In May of 2019, Elena will be finishing a 5 year journey to become registered as a midwife in Ontario. Her extensive experience with birth informs her prenatal yoga classes.
Elena has 2 children, ages 9 and 3, who have inspired her on every step this path.
Her personal yoga practice has taken her to distant countries, studying under world-class instructors. While pregnant with her daughter in 2015, her practice evolved into a totally new experience where she was forced to slow down and look inward. This variety of influences has broadened her view of yoga and inspires her to create engaging and well-rounded classes.
Through two pregnancies and postpartum recoveries, she noticed that the fitness industry lacked knowledge and awareness around how exercise should be modified during the perinatal period. This motivated Shayna to become certified as a Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism coach, and she now enjoys helping women use functional movement through exercise to support every day life.
Outside of health and fitness Emily loves spending time outdoors, and with her friends and family. In the summer months she spends her free time in her garden and on the water.
In her spare time, Donna is busy on her Bethany farm with miniature horses, Scottish Highland cattle, a llama, and two rambunctious Akbash puppies. Donna and her husband have a passion for adventure travel… with more than 25 countries visited the list keeps growing!
Stephanie has recently welcomed her second baby into the world, and is passionate about supporting other women on their pre and postnatal journeys. Follow her on Instagram @modernvillageyoga.
Cara strives to create an environment that supports and empowers students to trust their own intuition, and to find their own internal gauge for healing and happiness.
