"I aim to help people out of pain, and into a life of freedom through movement. |
Alaria Ritchie CHSE®Director & Lead Instructor - Clinical Somatic Educator
Alaria fulfills her life's passion through movement, as a Clinical Hanna Somatic Educator®, and a Comprehensive Certified STOTT PILATES®
Instructor, now in her 20th year of Mind Body Movement Education. She is a recognized Post-Rehabilitation Conditioning Specialist through STOTT PILATES®. "Pilates is a powerful life skill you can't live without!" Alaria is also a Trauma Informed Yoga Teacher, YT500. with over a decade of Yoga Teaching experience. She has created comprehensive programs for students with Brain Injury, MS and Chair Yoga for Seniors. Alaria regularly works with clients who have Neurological Conditions, Residual Trauma and Chronic Pain. "Using Mind Body Movement and Awareness techniques you can change the trajectory of your life." Contact: [email protected] |
Jennie Horsbrugh-PorterCertified Clinical Pilates Instructor - Mat & Reformer
Jennie began her Pilates journey nearly 18 years ago, shortly after becoming a mother. With a previous background in ballet from her youth in England, she found Pilates the ideal continuation of her passion for postural alignment.
With a lifelong dedication to working with people, Jennie's approach to teaching is intuitive and personal, guiding each client on their own unique journey to better health and well being. Outside of the studio, Jennie enjoys life with her family, hiking, the arts, travel and creating harmonious interior spaces; all of which inspire her approach to balanced living. |
"I believe functional movement is the elixir that heals the mind and body forging pathways to a stronger, healthier self." |
"I have one rule; we must have fun, laugh at ourselves and enjoy the process together...And never underestimate the power of moving your body every day." |
Angela RideoutCertified Yoga Teacher YT200 and Pilates Mat Instructor
Angela was introduced to yoga 28 years ago when she began suffering neck and back pain due to her occupation as a graphic designer. Health and wellness had always been an important part of Angela's life and she quickly saw the benefits of a regular yoga and meditation practice to help her stay present, grounded and grateful. Knowing that yoga was her life's passion she finally listened to the little voice that kept saying "Do it!" and pursued her Hatha Yoga Certification, following closely with her Restorative Yoga and Yin Yoga Certification. During her studies Angela was introduced to Pilates and quickly fell in love with this new movement modality, recently becoming a Certified Pilates Instructor as well.
Angela is known for her authentic and non-judgmental teaching style; and believes that Yoga and Pilates are for everybody regardless of age, gender, fitness level and body type. She strives to teach classes in a safe, focused and caring manner. Her classes combine creative sequencing with a focus on safe alignment and an emphasis on listening to your body, respecting your limits without judgment and meeting personal expectations. Angela cares about helping students breathe slowly, move mindfully and celebrate what they can do. She encourages her students to be kind to themselves on the mat and spread joy to others when they're off the mat. When not teaching, Angela enjoys staying active, embracing nature, creating art and loves spending quality time with her husband, 3 dogs and 1 judgmental cat >^..^< |
Katie PowerCertified Yoga Teacher YT500
M.A. Counselling Psychology, B.Sc. Kinesiology, 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Certified + Yin Yoga certified, Holistic Life Coach, Reiki Practitioner, Recording Artist.
Katie began her Yoga journey in 2008 at The Lotus Centre, in St. John’s, NL and has been living and sharing her practice ever since. Having already been involved with health and wellness for many years, she was intrigued by Yoga’s gentleness, its ability to connect mind body and spirit, and awaken one’s spirit. Amidst this Yoga journey and passion for wellness Katie has served thousands of souls from NL to Australia and now Ontario through retreats, classes, workplace wellness offerings, one on one services and more. Katie always believed that life is meant to be fully lived. We didn’t arrive here to merely exist and get by; we are here to be what Katie calls fully ALIVE, which includes feeling our very best! |
Katie holds a BSc. Kinesiology, Masters in Counselling Psychology, and over 20 years’ experience in teaching Yoga, Trained Reiki practitioner, and a recording artist. She is originally from St. John’s, NL. Currently her offerings are at soulalive.ca, and Hello Counselling in Port Hope and Living Well Movement Centre.
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For opportunities to share your wisdom and expertise, please contact us. We are hiring!
We are in search of quality movement instructors from a variety of disciplines, looking to build their client base and build commitment to our community and movement centre.
Please submit your resume, cover letter and a copy of your current qualification to [email protected]
We are in search of quality movement instructors from a variety of disciplines, looking to build their client base and build commitment to our community and movement centre.
Please submit your resume, cover letter and a copy of your current qualification to [email protected]