Our Instructors
Alex Scarr
Owner and Instructor
Alex has been involved in the fitness industry for several decades. As a swimming instructor, a fitness leader, and these last 14 years a devotee of Yoga. She is in her 14th year of a daily yoga practice and has been teaching yoga for four years. She has studied Iyengar, Anusara and Ashtanga which is her daily practice.
It is her passion and love of the discipline of Yoga that has helped create this world class studio.
Kim Leduc
Manager and Instructor
Kim has been interested in yoga and the body since childhood. Beginning when she was 10 years old, Kim began trying to understand her own body through the physical form of yoga and the practice of massage. Formal training in massage has enabled her to understand the function of the body and it’s ideal alignment. Kim enjoys sharing her knowledge of yoga and weaving her beliefs about health into her instructions on how to get the most benefit out of the postures.
Kim’s classes are based on the Ashtanga Primary Series which can be adapted to the needs of beginners or challenge the experienced practitioner.
Angelina McNamee
Instructor
Angelina moved to Nanaimo from Victoria, where she began her studies of Hatha Yoga ( postures, breathwork, relaxation ) fifteen years ago. She travelled to South India to complete a teather-training program in Sivananda Yoga, then to Argentina where she studied at the Indra Devi Foundation. She is also certified in Stott Pilates, and enjoys teaching mat classes in addition to Hatha Yoga.
Angelina is familiar with many different styles of Yoga, and has participated in numerous workshops while working closely with highly experienced teachers from around the world. With a strong background in wellness and education, she hopes to inspire others along the Yogic path.
Kim Leduc
Angelina McNamee
Alex Scarr
Alice Phang
Alice Phang
Instructor
Alice is an Anusara Inspired teacher. Besides attending workshops and training within Malaysia to upgrade her yoga knowledge, she has also travelled to other asian countries to study extensively from the founder John Friend, and many senior Anusara Certified Teachers namely Desiree Ramburgh, Any Ippolity, Martin Kirk, Noah Maze, Jonas Westling and others. Alice has 7 years of teaching experience in Malaysia since her graduation in 2004 with Yoga Arts, Australia, teaching in gyms, yoga studios, private classes and workshops in Malaysia. Alice is also trained in Astanga and Hatha Yoga.
She was a gym fitness instructor before switching her full focus on yoga. She believes yoga should be pain-free, fun and safe and therefore teaching with precise attention to Anusara Universal Principles of Alignment is her ultimate goal so students will experience/discover the ease and beauty of each particular pose. the sense of balance and perfect stillness of mind when 'in the flow'. She encourages students to practice with an open mind, a soft heart and a joyful spirit. Through a dedicated yoga practice, we all will ultimately be kinder, more compassionate, increase awareness and become conscious beings who will make this world a better place for all.
Alice moved to Nanaimo in October 2009. She likes it here, people are nice and friendly. She is eager to connect and share her knowledge and experiences with all yogis and yoginis on this beautiful Island. Let us all 'Flow with Grace'.
Information on Anusara Yoga can be found - www.anusara.com -
Regina Wende
Regina has made creating wellness of the body, heart, and mind a focal point in her personal and professional journeying in life. She has been a massage therapist / energy healing practitioner for 27 years, and has also explored various forms of body practices and movements such as yoga, tai chi, aikido, meditation, Nia and dance. She is currently teaching both Nia and YinYoga at Yoga Weyr. Her passion and joy is to help people create happy bodies and peaceful hearts.
Regina Wende
Instructor
Michelle Snider
Instructor
Michelle is a yoga teacher known for her impassioned classes, unique self-expression, and inspirational style of teaching that incorporates both physical and spiritual aspects of the practice of yoga. Her classes intigrate dynamic asana with breath (prana) with the application of precise alignment, meditation, visualization, intention and dedication to create an inner journey towards healing and empowerment.
Born in Maple Ridge in 1966, Michelle discovered yoga in 2001 while on her own journey to wellness. It was under the guidance of her yoga teacher that Michelle began her healing thru self-discovery. She did her first teacher training in 2006 and continues to study and deepen her awareness with senior teachers. She has completed her YABC 200 Hour RYT Certification, Registered Yoga Safe Certification and Emergency First Aid Certification.
Michelle's passion for yoga continues to evolve and is deeply influenced by many of the great traditions. She approaches her life with a fierce willingness to learn and grow. She is dedicated to exploring truth in all the moments of life, both the light and the dark; elements found in all human experience.
Michelle Snider
Wendy commenced on her Yogic path six years ago. She obtained a RYT 200 level with Kavita Maharaj of Red Door Yoga, and is soon to complete the RYT 500 competencies. Her teaching experience has focused on Power and Hatha classes with a diverse population, and in a variety of settings. More recent practice has included concentrated awareness around the intricacies of internal disciplines such as Yin and Restorative Yoga.
Her career as a nurse, and participant as a competitive long distance runner have both lead to a yogic pathway. A firm believer in balance of mind, body and spirit, Wendy found yoga a perfect compliment to her existing lifestyle.
The intent within her Yogic guidance is to offer the atmosphere, energy, and opportunity for participants to challenge themselves within their own reality.
Wendy Wagner
Instructor
Wendy Wagner