Meet All Teachers
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Adele Stratton (Phoenix Rising)
Adele Stratton is an Integrated Manual Therapist and leader in the field of healing based in Ottawa, Canada. As the owner of Phoenix Rising Healing Centre, Adele offers a diversity of treatments suitable for clients seeking fundamental healing, including Quantum Healing, Biodynamic Cranialsacral Therapy, and Spiritual Coaching.
Sessions
- The Body Electric ( Saturday, May 31, 09:30AM at Speakers Tent )
Anna Ferdinand
Hi! I'm Anna! I've been in the fitness industry since - gasp - 2006 and I'm a certified Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, Pilates Instructor, YTT500 and Dance Teacher!||I'm a mum of 3, a part time student at Carleton University (Psychology / Drama Studies), and|I work all over Ottawa, from Movati (Pilates, Dance), to the RA Centre (Yoga, Pilates, Strength), The Good Companions (Yoga, Dance, Strength), Inner Soul (Puppy Yoga!!), Carleton University (Yoga, Pilates, Dance, Strength), and at various private locations offering Yoga, Pilates, Dance, and parties (yep! I lead dance parties...my life is a dream!)||In my spare time - what spare time?!! - I LOVE dancing, cross-country skiing, and then dancing some more :)
Sessions
- Dance It Out! ( Saturday, May 31, 01:30PM at The Great Lawn )
Amanda Bottiglia
Amanda is a passionate Pilates instructor with years of experience in the wellness space. Known for her welcoming approach and enthusiasm, she creates classes that focus on building strength, flexibility, and overall well-being through Pilates. Whether she is leading you through a private session from her home studio, guiding you virtually through her online classes, or teaching to a group at Pure Yoga/ Yogatown, she is giving it all to ensure you are getting the best workout, while having the most fun.
Sessions
- Power Pilates ( Saturday, May 31, 03:00PM at Sporting Life )
Anne-Marie Audet
Hello, my name is Anne-Marie Audet - The SOUND YOGI. Mom, yoga teacher, sound facilitator, and lover of all things sparkly! ||My friends would describe me as energetic, passionate, creative, intuitive, spiritual, lover of nature and adventure, definitely weird but in a good way...as in she likes to keep life fun, silly and interesting...I mean I play the GONG soooooo enough said ;)||My journey has led me many places, but after many many burnouts and subsequent awakenings, I am on a path of self-discovery, authenticity, and healing. I want to share my heartfelt creations and genuine excitement with the world, and if I'm lucky it might feed a soul or two along the way. ||Follow the charm and shine strong!
Sessions
- Gong Bath Sound Journey ( Saturday, May 31, 07:30AM at Horticulture )
Ashley Shewchuk
I can’t wait to bring the power. To move with you. Breathe with you. To create a space that evokes emotion, presence, and release. This practice is about more than sweat — it’s remembering who you are and connecting to your highest self. Supported by community. As a collective force. Let’s drop in, together.
Sessions
- The Ritual ( Saturday, May 31, 09:30AM at Aberdeen Pavilion )
Anna Pearson
Anna Pearson is a store manager at lululemon who is passionate about movement and mental health
Sessions
- Lululemon Vision & Goals Workshop ( Saturday, May 31, 11:00AM at Kari Design Space )
Allison Tomotsugu
Ally's passion for movement is rooted in a lifelong dedication to exploring the body's potential. With a background in kinesiology, her teaching reflects a deep understanding of biomechanics paired with embodied experience. Known for her attention to detail and unconventional movements, Ally guides students to notice the subtleties of practice. Drawing from extensive training in yoga, martial arts, and Pilates, her classes weave together the art and science of movement, offering a truly unique and enriching practice.
Sessions
- Budokon ( Saturday, May 31, 10:30AM at TD PLACE - Gate 4 )
Adrian Soble
I'm a full-time engineer turned full-time yoga and Pilates teacher, passionate about functional movement, strength building, and mobility. I teach at Pure Yoga, Mat Lab Glebe, Yogatown, SoulSpeak, and Altea, offering anatomy-focused, dynamic, and playful classes. My high-energy playlists pull from house music, queer icons, and cinematic soundscapes to keep the vibe elevated. You have nothing to prove in my class-just move, breathe, and feel good. Every session ends with gratitude for the movement our bodies give us.
Sessions
- Yoga Pilates Fusion: Flow, Pulse & Slay ( Saturday, May 31, 09:30AM at TD Place Gate 3 )
Aleysha Derksen
With over a decade of teaching experience, Aleysha Derksen specializes in handstands, inversions, and the art of transformation through movement. She has led dozens of inversion workshops all around the world, helping students discover new areas of strength, confidence, and play. As the founder of In Alignment Yoga School in Bali, Aleysha is passionate about teaching yoga as a tool for self-discovery and personal evolution. Her greatest joy? Helping you tap into your magic. Because your power isn't somewhere outside of you - it's already within. All you have to do is go in and get it!
Sessions
- Flip Your Perspective: Handstand ( Saturday, May 31, 12:30PM at TD Place Gate 3 )
Alaysha Mahmutoglu
Alaysha Mahmutoglu is a Canadian-based artist, yoga teacher and wellness creator reconnecting humans with their heart as they heal their past. Having experienced childhood trauma and substance abuse, her story of sobriety, self discovery and success as a full time artist serves to inspire physical and emotional wellbeing in creative artists and art-lovers alike.
Sessions
- Laughter Yoga ( Sunday, Jun 01, 11:30AM at South Court )
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Brenda Murphy
Brenda Murphy is a skilled and compassionate teacher with over 50 years of practice. Brenda is known for her expertise and technical knowledge as well as her gentle weaving of yogic philosophy into each class. Her voice, intuition and thematic explorations allow students of all levels experience transcendental shifts in consciousness. She has taught people from all over the world and her training has taken her to ashrams in India and the US
Sessions
- 50/50 ( Saturday, May 31, 04:30PM at Sporting Life )
Bronwyn Lefebvre
Bronwyn started practicing Yoga at a very young age. When she was only nine, Bronwyn was diagnosed with Lupus; a life-altering auto immune disease that left her fighting for survival through emergency surgeries and long therapy. Her Mom introduced her to the self-healing power of Yoga and Bronwyn turned her life around with a focus on balance and vitality.||Bronwyn studied Yoga in Rishikesh, India and began teaching over 8 years ago. She confidently delivers challenging and inspiring Yoga classes, each one a reflection of her joyful character and powerful spirit. Best of all, Bronwyn is always eager to share her love of Yoga.
Sessions
- Chakra Yin Soundbath ( Sunday, Jun 01, 08:30AM at Horticulture )
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Ciara Beaton
Ciara Beaton is a yoga and movement teacher, thai yoga masseuse and beader. She started teaching in 2011 and have been practicing avidly for two decades. Beyond her first 200 hour Power Yoga Teacher Training in 2011, Ciara has also completed certifications for Yin Yoga, Level 1 Prenatal, Advanced Vinyasa, Level 1 Thai Massage and Acro Yoga {plus countless hours of non-YTT continuing education}. With a deep love for self nourishment, mindfulness and movement, Ciara is dedicated to offering a lighthearted, creative and empowering practice for you to fall in love with...a practice that is deliberately designed to encourage you to heal, connect with yourself and awaken to exactly how amazing your body, mind and spirit are meant to feel.
Sessions
- Partner Fit & Fly ( Sunday, Jun 01, 11:45AM at Aberdeen Pavilion )
Carla Filoso
Carla Filoso teaches classes at Pure Yoga and Framework. She is well known for her playlists - Carla loves a fun track paired with side-to-side hops, skaters, and jacks. Her teaching style encourages form and strong foundations. Expect an energizing and uplifting experience with sweaty beats, leaving you feeling motivated, empowered, and completely revitalized.
Sessions
- Drag Ritual & Prosecco Dance ( Saturday, May 31, 02:00PM at TD Place Gate 3 )
Christopher Kerr
Hi, I am Christopher Kerr (@poppakerr) living through my personal commitment to be the best, healthiest version of myself on my healing journey with a fired up passion to support and encourage other humans to live healthier, happier, stronger lives. I am a single father to 3 plus 1 teenagers, dogs, and cats. Every session with me will guide you to connect with your body offering some challenge to build up your capabilities and some peaceful relaxing stretches to sooth whatever stress you may have in your body, offering space where you may let go of some stored tension. Always incorporating guided breath throughout each posture and providing an opportunity to experience a taste of how powerful breathwork can be to release stress while calming a wandering mind to focus and relax. My hope is to leave with each participant a determination to do a little more every day wherever you are on your personal journey finding what healthy habits will impact your life positively and have an echoing impact to everyone around you. Let's get up and go get it!
Sessions
- ABERDEEN EAST STAGE - Move, Shake, Flow, Breathe ( Sunday, Jun 01, 11:00AM at Aberdeen Pavilion )
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Drez Slezak
Drez Slezak is a DJ/Producer, Costa Rica born & now based out of Ottawa. Drez is inspired by earth healing sounds & rhythms that tap into the psyche. He is the Founder and Managing Director at Sonic Springs Music & Arts Festival, and the Co-Owner of Sonic Yoga.
Sessions
- Ecstatic Flow: Yoga, Dance & Embodiment ( Sunday, Jun 01, 10:00AM at South Court )
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Ellie Sheppard
Mandie Vossenberg is a fitness professional and trauma informed trainer with 7+ years of experience. Her work marries her passion for movement and connection, with her background in social work and community organizing. She is the owner of Collective Movement, a step, strength, and personal training studio, and lives in Ottawa with her husband and two cats. ||Ellie (she/her) is a proud Yoga for All certified instructor with a passion for creating safe welcoming yoga classes for all bodies and experience levels. Coming from a background in dance, Ellie was first drawn to yoga as a way to integrate movement and creativity back into her life with a mix of strength, stability, and mobility for injury prevention. Ellie is a firm believer that there is no full expression of any yoga pose - there is only your expression of the pose. Her mission as a teacher is to encourage students to explore their expression of each pose so that it feels good and welcome in each individual body. Outside of yoga, you might find Ellie falling off her paddleboard, tap dancing, and spending time at local coffee shops, breweries and vineyards.
Sessions
- The Collective Movement Experience ( Sunday, Jun 01, 01:00PM at Horticulture )
Erika Miller
Erika Miller is a passionate yoga teacher, retreat planner, and travel enthusiast who loves blending movement, mindfulness, and adventure. She brings a deep appreciation for both the physical and energetic aspects of yoga, weaving in themes of self-love, subtle body awareness, and breathwork. Erika's classes are welcoming, down-to-earth, and designed to help students feel both grounded and inspired.
Sessions
- Midday Energy Booster ( Saturday, May 31, 01:30PM at Sporting Life )
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Giselle Fernandez
Giselle Fernandez - Founder of YogiBeatz Giselle is a dancer, kids yoga instructor, mindfulness coach, and the heart behind YogiBeatz. With over five years of experience teaching kids' yoga, she blends movement, music, and mindfulness to create fun, engaging classes that spark joy and connection.
Sessions
- Teddy Bear Yoga ( Saturday, May 31, 02:00PM at Lil Om'ies Zone )
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Harrison Gallon
Harrison Gallon has been a dedicated yoga practitioner for over a decade. In 2020, he completed his 200-hour teacher training with In Alignment Yoga School and has since been|teaching part-time in a variety of settings. Currently, he leads two flow classes per week at Collective Movement while further deepening his practice through a 300-hour yoga teacher training with Pure Yoga Ottawa. Committed to continuous learning, Harrison strives to bring|intentional movement, mindfulness, and balance to his students.
Sessions
- Cardio, Yoga & Meditation ( Saturday, May 31, 12:00PM at TD PLACE - Gate 4 )
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Israa Jomaa
Israa is a dedicated holistic nutritionist, cacao ceremonialist, and meditation teacher with over seven years of experience. She inspires a growing community of over 6,000 followers on Insight Timer, a renowned meditation app, where she shares her soul-nourishing meditations. Beyond meditation, Israa channels her wisdom through her YouTube channel, Israa Rose, offering a beautiful blend of spiritual insights, channeled messages, and practical nutrition tips. Israa's mission is to remind people of their innate power and guide them to embrace their unapologetic self-expression. Her work is a heartfelt invitation to reconnect with your authentic self and live boldly and freely.
Sessions
- Cacao Ceremony & Movement ( Saturday, May 31, 10:30AM at Sporting Life )
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Jenn Stow
Jenn Stow is a dynamic teacher whose classes are inspired by more than 10 years of eclectic experience and diverse training. She is the founder of the Roots 2 Rise festival and a teacher at Pure Yoga Ottawa.
Sessions
- 90s Beats with live vocals by Rachael Jewell ( Saturday, May 31, 12:00PM at South Court Tent )
Julia Crouch
Hailing from the Westcoast, Julia has been teaching Yoga, Pilates, and movement practices for over 14 years. She's certified as a 500RYT, STOTT Pilates teacher, an Integral Nutritional Health Coach, and doula amongst many other things. Having taught from Vancouver and Vancouver Island to Newfoundland, the Middle East, Mexico, and now Ottawa, she has seen the way yoga can reach different people around the world; this global view and understanding certainly influences her teaching style. At the end of each class, she ultimately wants her students to leave with a deeper level of self-awareness, patience, compassion, playfulness, and perhaps of feeling good in their own skin.
Sessions
- Good Morning Sunshine ( Saturday, May 31, 07:30AM at South Court Tent )
John King
John King is the Owner and Director of Monkey Rock Music. He has enjoyed being a professional musician and teacher for many years. He began teaching young children in a private English school and day care in Japan. During his 5 years in Japan he worked with and taught kids as young as 6 months old. Since returning from Japan, John has accumulated years of experience teaching music to young people ranging in age from 5 years old to as young as 5 weeks old!
Sessions
- Monkey Rock ( Saturday, May 31, 03:00PM at Lil Om'ies Zone )
Julie Lefebvre
Julie found Yoga to help with her own healing journey. An extreme wrist injury, a battle with an eating disorder and a struggle with her critically ill child led her to Yoga as a means of therapy - that's when she found her Ashtanga Practice. She studied with some of the world's foremost Yoga instructors including David Swenson, David Williams, Reema Datta, Yogrishi Vishvketu and Danny Paradise. Julie has now been teaching Yoga professionally for over twenty years. Her instinct and joy is to bring care as well as love to everyone; she's discovered that learning and sharing Yoga is her life's work!|
Sessions
- Chakra Yin Soundbath ( Sunday, Jun 01, 08:30AM at Horticulture )
Jen Dalgleish
Jen Dalgleish is the co-owner of Pure Yoga Ottawa as well as co-host the Pure Life Podcast. When thinking about yoga, she says yoga has given her more balance in her life, and that every time she steps on to the mat she embraces that new experience.
Sessions
- Sound & Flow with Jon Bryant ( Saturday, May 31, 01:30PM at Horticulture )
Joanna Heyse
Joanna Heyse is a Functional Medicine & Integrative Nutrition Naturopath. In her clinical practice, she supports clients in restoring their vitality by addressing the root causes of chronic health issues. Her focus centers on the physiological impacts of chronic stress and trauma, as well as burnout and gut health—especially how these affect high-achieving individuals under sustained pressure. Blending science, compassion, and a systems-based approach, Joanna helps people reclaim energy, restore balance, and reconnect with their full potential.
Sessions
- Yoga Therapy for Lympathic Health ( Saturday, May 31, 01:30PM at South Court Tent )
Jill Wright
Jill Wright is an author, podcaster, and speaker who helps busy professionals, parents, and students find balance, reduce burnout, and create the lives they desire through holistic time management. As a sought-after speaker and workshop facilitator, Jill shares her expertise through engaging talks and workshops. Her work empowers individuals to integrate self-care, create systems for personal and professional success, and reclaim their energy for a more intentional life.
Sessions
- Battling Burnout ( Sunday, Jun 01, 10:00AM at Speakers Tent )
Javed Nasir
Javed is a multidisciplinary Designer, Author, and Entrepreneur, passionate about crafting meaningful experiences at the intersection of technology, health, and human connection. As the Head of Product Design at a health-tech startup, he leads innovative design strategies that merge usability with impact. Author of Letters from an Insomniac, his book offers a sanctuary for those navigating the beautiful, messy, and often contradictory nature of the human experience. Delving into topics like, Love, Fate, Masculinity, Emotional Intelligence, Grief, Fear, Regret, it is a book for those seeking solace in the complicated relationship they have with themselves and the world around them.
Sessions
- Emotional Intelligence ( Saturday, May 31, 02:00PM at Speakers Tent )
Jonathan Rose
Jonathan Rose made a football career out of beating the odds, ultimately earning himself a special place in Ottawa REDBLACKS history, and in the hearts of fans around the region. Beginning in 2016, Rose worked his way onto the starting defence, where he remained until 2019, in which time, he recorded all nine of his career interceptions. In 2021, Jonathan played with the Edmonton Elks. He retired from the CFL in 2024... as a REDBLACK!
Sessions
- Ramp & Recover ( Saturday, May 31, 09:00AM at TD Place Stadium )
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Kyanna McPherson
Hi, I'm Kyanna, a 29-year-old Jamaican Canadian yoga instructor from Ottawa. My mission is to empower students to embrace their individuality, both on and off the mat. I believe yoga is about living authentically and celebrating every moment no matter the walk of life. My journey has deepened my love for the history of yoga, and I'm excited to share this beautiful knowledge and healing with my community. See you on the mat !
Sessions
- Movement & Soundbath ( Saturday, May 31, 03:00PM at Aberdeen Pavilion )
Katherine Markhauser
Meet Katherine Markhauser, the face behind Chelsea's newest gym; Chelsea Athletica. Growing up in Chelsea, Quebec, Katherine alongside with her two older brothers opened up the doors to Chelsea Athletica; a boutique fitness gym offering strength and conditioning, mat pilates, yoga and more! Katherine wears all many hats in the business from manager, to group fitness instructor, social media manager and mat pilates instructor to a name a few. Her love for fitness started at a young age, growing up as competitive sprint paddler in Chelsea, she eventually hung up the paddle and turned to continuing on with fitness in the gym and on the mat. Her mat classes blend all the best parts of contemporary pilates and strength-based training, bringing it all together to create a burn while focusing on one muscle group at a time.
Sessions
- Burn Pilates ( Saturday, May 31, 12:30PM at Aberdeen Pavilion )
Katt Slezak
Katt Slezak is a Holistic Grief coach. With over a decades experience in grief and bereavement, Katt supports clients nationally & internationally to unpack and honour the layers of emotions that may be on their hearts after a grief experience. She is also the Co-Founder of the Sonic Springs Music & Arts Festival.
Sessions
- Ecstatic Flow: Yoga, Dance & Embodiment ( Sunday, Jun 01, 10:00AM at South Court )
Krista Reid
I bring over 20 years of experience in bodywork, energy healing, business coaching, and Breathwork. Having mentored with industry-leading teachers, I've facilitated hundreds of 1:1 and group Breathwork sessions and trained over 50 facilitators. This practice has not only healed me but allowed me to witness the incredible depth of human expression, helping individuals reclaim their authentic selves. Breathwork is a powerful portal that transforms pain into liberation, allowing us to transcend personal and collective conditioning. Through this training, you'll gain the tools to access and guide others toward their fullest expression.
Sessions
- Breathwork ( Saturday, May 31, 09:00AM at Horticulture )
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Liv Urquhart
Founder of The Body Balance Studio, Liv is a movement educator, Pilates instructor, and anatomy lover with a passion for helping people move better and feel stronger. With over 7 years of experience in anatomy and functional movement, she's on a mission to make Pilates fun, accessible, and empowering! This year at City of OM, Liv is bringing the ultimate feel-good session: Puppies & Pilates! Get ready for a playful mat Pilates flow filled with core-strengthening moves, mobility work, and (of course) puppy snuggles.
Sessions
- Puppies & Pilates: Stretch, Strengthen, and Snuggle ( Saturday, May 31, 10:30AM at The Great Lawn )
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Mikaela Millington
Mikaela is a movement guide, mentor, and the founder of Evolve Retreats. With over a decade of experience teaching yoga, four years specializing in Pilates, and leading her signature retreats since 2019, she is deeply committed to guiding others on their journey of self-discovery. Mikaela's soul-driven mission is to support others in reconnecting with purpose, joy, and the power of creation-reminding them that they are the architects of their own lives. She thrives on deep connections, learning from others, and holding space for growth, transformation, and self-expression. Her approach blends depth and playfulness, creating an environment where personal growth is both profound and joyful, embracing the endless possibilities life has to offer.
Sessions
- The 5 Koshas: The Layers of Your Being ( Saturday, May 31, 01:30PM at Kari Design Space )
Maddie Morris
Maddie was an athletic little misfit as a kid, getting kicked out of Sparks/Brownies for distracting the other girls inventing games when she wasn't interested in the planned activity. Her career spanned hospitality, sales, retail operations for skincare company, and event /project planning and marketing for top Canadian entrepreneurs from Dragons Den and Entrepreneurs Organization. As an executive assistant for 10 years she learned to manage the most demanding of schedules and get very strategic about protecting the focus and energy of company leaders to keep them operating at their best. Her creative, make-your-own-rules mindset drew her to equally nimble and high growth entrepreneurs and companies. She crafted a proactive, holistic approach to time and energy management that worked so effectively for her and her exec that she began teaching the rest of her team, peers and then clients to do it for themselves. She believes that taking care of your wellbeing and home life with the same strategic, proactive mindset as you do your business,'grows the pie' of time and energy for what matters most, expanding capacity by working with your natural rhythms and taking advantage of peak performance times. She now shares her knowledge and tactics with the masses, teaching individuals and teams to value and focus their time better like successful entrepreneurs do. You don't need a $100K executive assistant to steal the tactics
Sessions
- Designing the Ideal Week ( Saturday, May 31, 08:00AM at Speakers Tent )
Mike Dynie
I’ve been teaching yoga full-time for 15 years to the young and old. It would be an honour to guide your journey!
Sessions
- Radiant Rhythms: Vinyasa Flow with Live Hand Drumming ( Saturday, May 31, 11:00AM at Aberdeen Pavilion )
Megan Beahen
Megan has been teaching yoga and movement in Ottawa for over 10 years. Whether it's yoga, dance or fitness, Megan aims to support people in tuning into their bodies. She specializes in feel good movement and bangin' playlists. Megan has over 1,000 hours of training in multiple modalities and has worked with leading yoga teachers across the world. |
Sessions
- Taylor Swift Yoga Dance Party ( Saturday, May 31, 04:30PM at Aberdeen Pavilion )
Mushfiq Hashimi
Indian classical musicians , as well as Kirtan and Bhajan, which form the foundation of music in yoga. For the past 20 years, my music school has been helping yoga teachers and musicians incorporate music into yoga and Kirtan. I sing in 12 languages and have performed worldwide. I would love to be part of your community, offering performances and workshops on vocal techniques, harmonium, Kirtan, and musical styles. I also hold multiple degrees in Indian classical music..www.mushfiqarts.com
Sessions
- Kirtan & Raaga: The Harmony of Music and Yoga ( Saturday, May 31, 08:00AM at Aberdeen Pavilion )
Marcelo Cuenca
Marcelo Cuenca is a Certified Athletic Therapist with over 10 years of experience working in sports therapy and high performance. He has worked with several high-performance teams, includes the Ottawa Senators (NHL), the Ottawa REDBLACKS (CFL), the Toronto Argonauts (CFL) and the Ottawa 67s (OHL). In 2019, Marcelo started his own practice, CELO Athletic Therapy / High Performance seeing clients in their homes, online, as well as in-studio.
Sessions
- Ramp & Recover ( Saturday, May 31, 09:00AM at TD Place Stadium )
Madeleine Arcand
Madeleine has been practicing yoga and meditation for over 20 years. Having had the chance to receive the teachings of great masters such as Jon Kabat-Zinn, Pema Chodron, Nicole Bordeleau, Eckhart Tolle and Deepak Chopra, she immersed herself body and soul in the Buddhist universe, completing the Buddhism Through Its Scriptures course at Harvard University. Added to his arc is the writing and production of the bilingual app Meditations Rose Buddha, and the successful books À go, on ralentit and À 10 minutes du Bonheur (Éditions de l'Homme 2019-2021). Madeleine guides a number of meditation and yoga retreats, in addition to being at the head of the largest well-being gathering in Quebec, MIRACLES, la Grande Retraite.
Sessions
- 54 Sun Salutation Challenge ( Saturday, May 31, 09:00AM at The Great Lawn )
Mandie Vossenberg
Mandie Vossenberg is the owner and operator of Collective Movement. She is a Strength, Signature, and Mobility Instructor, as well as a NASM Certified Trauma Informed Personal Trainer. Mandie brings heart, soul and great music to every class she teaches.
Sessions
- The Collective Movement Experience ( Sunday, Jun 01, 01:00PM at Horticulture )
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Nicole Hagen
Nicole Hagen is yoga and art instructor and Reiki energy healer. Her mission as a yoga teacher, art instructor and reiki practitioner is to use all three healing modalities to empower people, bring out their creativity, and leave them feeling strong, relaxed and refreshed.
Sessions
- Flow to Yin ( Sunday, Jun 01, 08:30AM at Aberdeen Pavilion )
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Rob Aranyosi
Rob Aranyosi is a yoga, hand balancing & mobility teacher from Ottawa who teaches workshops, teacher trainings, privates and studio classes. Immediately after quitting his job as an auto mechanic, Rob committed all his time to studying & practicing Yoga & movement. He has over a thousand hours of training, some with world recognized teachers. Rob's intention as a teacher is to have students connect with themselves through the practice of movement & allow each student to overcome personal barriers to move in the direction of growth, while learning to be content with where they are.
Sessions
- Fly High Yoga ( Saturday, May 31, 03:00PM at South Court Tent )
Ro Nwosu
Ro Nwosu is a creative and inspiring yoga teacher/trainer, speaker & digital creator from the Ottawa area. For Ro, teaching is more than just helping people to learn about yoga. It’s bringing people together and helping them to explore how they move, how they connect with the world around them physically, as well as mentally.
Sessions
- Infused Honey ( Saturday, May 31, 11:00AM at TD Place Gate 3 )
Rachael Jewell
Rachael Jewell is an Ottawa based multi genre singer/songwriter and sound healer, known for her clear, expressive tone, and vocal versatility. She received both her Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance and a Master’s Degree in Vocal Performance from the University of Ottawa with focus in Opera. Rachael holds a Sound Healing Certification from White Raven Sound Healing and Reiki 2 Certification with Crystal McLeod of Mystic and Whimsy .
Sessions
- 90s Beats with live vocals by Rachael Jewell ( Saturday, May 31, 12:00PM at South Court Tent )
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Stephen Bierbrier
Since July 2018, Stephen Bierbrier has been part of the Arboretum Hill Club team bringing free strength/cardio/mobility workouts to the community EVERY Friday 6:29am at the Dominion Arboretum. Rain, snow, shine, darkness, whatever. Best 31 minutes of your week is with AHC! All ages. All fitness levels. All fun. Prior to AHC, Stephen was a coach with Stadium Workout and MoveCamp.
Sessions
- Hill Club Class ( Saturday, May 31, 07:30AM at The Great Lawn )
Susan Benoit
Susan Benoit is a breathwork practitioner, wellness coach, and facilitator dedicated to helping people reconnect with their breath, body, and inner resilience. With a deep understanding of nervous system regulation, breath mechanics, and mindful movement, Susan's approach blends science-backed techniques with intuitive facilitation to create transformative experiences. As the founder of Fearlessly Transform, she leads sessions that range from functional breathing education to deep, journey-style breathwork, always with an emphasis on safety, presence, and empowerment. Whether guiding intimate groups or large-scale events, Susan's work is rooted in creating space for self-exploration, emotional release, and profound connection.||At City of OM, Susan is excited to share the power of breathwork in collaboration with Tarik, offering sessions that integrate rhythmic breath, deep relaxation, and embodied awareness. Her goal is simple: to help people breathe better, feel better, and live more fully.
Sessions
- Primal Breathwork: Unlocking Inner Strength ( Saturday, May 31, 02:00PM at Aberdeen Pavilion )
Samantha Bureau
Samantha Bureau is a true scientist at heart with a broad based scientific, business and nutrition background. She is a former NCAA dual sport athlete with numerous accolades, certifications, and publications. Samantha is passionate about making sports safer for the next generation of athletes, advancing the science on biomarkers and pharmacological targets to treat neurodegenerative diseases, and merging business and science to create positive outcomes for future generations.
Sessions
- Fact vs Fiction: From Supplements to Social Media ( Saturday, May 31, 12:30PM at Speakers Tent )
Saje Natural Wellness
Saje Natural Wellness is a Canadian retailer of essential oils and skin care products. Their plant-based products are 100% natural, made from pure and clean ingredients. They believe that holistic wellness is the result of small, impactful choices made every day. That’s why they offer all-natural solutions that seamlessly integrate into your life and a community to support you in feeling your best, every step of the way.
Sessions
- Remedy Real Life with Saje Natural Wellness ( Saturday, May 31, 09:30AM at Kari Design Space )
SPINCO
WE RIDE TO THE BEAT OF THE MUSIC! A community of riders with a positive, never-quit attitude, that reaches far beyond the doors of our studios.
Sessions
- SPINCO x City of Om Ride 1 ( Friday, May 30, 05:00PM at Horticulture )
- SPINCO x City of Om Ride 2 ( Friday, May 30, 06:15PM at Horticulture )
Sarah Whiston
Sarah has worked in the wellness industry helping people live into their best health for over 19 years. As a lifelong athlete, and endurance sport junkie, she found yoga and strength training to be essential pillars for recovery, balance and stability. She is a certified Yoga teacher, Breathwork guide, and Lagree Fitness Trainer who believes that health and regular movement are a non-negotiable lifestyle that takes everyday discipline. While working as a Massage Therapist and running her wellness clinic Glebe Health House take up most of her professional life, teaching Lagree Fitness at Framework Ottawa and Yoga and Ritual at Pure Yoga Ottawa are an essential part of contributing to her life's passion: to inspire and lead others to get stronger and love movement a little more; one class at a time.
Sessions
- Framework on the Mat ( Saturday, May 31, 08:00AM at TD Place Gate 3 )
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Tara Porter
While teaching and studying yoga and wellness, Tara has helped manage and open six restaurants, catered retreats, festivals & events. She has delivered private & public workshops and has deep fried hors d'oeuvres for the Prime Minister on Sussex (twice!). Tara is also a singer and songwriter.
Sessions
- Flow to Yin ( Sunday, Jun 01, 08:30AM at Aberdeen Pavilion )
Tiffani Harris
Tiffani Harris is a highly regarded yoga and movement teacher in the Ottawa wellness community. With over a decade of experience leading yoga trainings , workshops, retreats, and public classes, Tiffani's teaching style is both accessible and informative. She is passionate about challenging her students with the latest in modern movement while cultivating a calming atmosphere to soothe the nervous system.
Sessions
- Rhythm & Flow ( Saturday, May 31, 03:00PM at Horticulture )
Tarik Hassan
Tarik Hassan is the founder of Submerge Wellness, a space dedicated to holistic healing, breathwork, and nervous system regulation. As a passionate breathwork practitioner and wellness advocate, Tarik is committed to helping individuals cultivate resilience, clarity, and inner balance through the power of breath. Training under the guidance of Susan Benoit, Tarik has deepened his expertise in functional breathwork, nervous system optimization, and conscious connected breathing. Together, Susan and Tarik are working to bring breathwork to the forefront of wellness, offering transformative experiences that bridge science, movement, and mindfulness. At City of OM, Tarik and Susan will co-facilitate breathwork sessions designed to unlock deeper awareness, release tension, and create lasting change. With a grounded, heart-centered approach, Tarik's mission is to help people breathe with intention, move with purpose, and live with presence.
Sessions
- Primal Breathwork: Unlocking Inner Strength ( Saturday, May 31, 02:00PM at Aberdeen Pavilion )
Taylor Lorenz
Taylor is the creator of the yoga & travel site, Taylor's Tracks, and a highly trained yoga teacher, mentor, and trainer. She is a former full-time travel writer who fell out of love with her dream of traveling the world and in love with teaching yoga when her first YTT sparked her self-acceptance journey. She has been an entrepreneur since 2015 with expertise in multiple fields including SEO, freelance writing, affiliate marketing, and teaching at top studios from Bali to Canada. Her writing has been sought-out for publications such as Yoga Journal, World Nomads, and The Huffington Post. She blends her specialities in yin, somatics, and adapting yoga philosophy to be practical for the modern yogi to help students & teachers uncover their confidence.
Sessions
- Somatic Chakra Flow ( Saturday, May 31, 12:00PM at Horticulture )
Tianna Tettemer
We (Tianna + Amable) have both used movement as a form of expression for as long as we can remember. Our lives have led us on individual paths of movement - movement that deepened our ability to connect - and when those individual paths merged acroyoga held us both so tenderly. Together we share decades of training dedicated to a diverse list of movement arts along with a sophisticated understanding of body mechanics. Our experience is drawn from numerous lineages of yoga, gymnastics, boxing, various styles of dance, thai massage, and a highly refined acro yoga practice. We both love the dedication these movement practices inspire but also enjoy using them to re-connect with our inner child. This has allowed us to establish a unique, creative, and playful teaching style. When being guided by us, expect to refine your acroyoga practice in a safe space, defying the voices we hear in our heads at times that put limits on what we're truly capable of. We will bring you back to the place where magic is possible and we have the opportunity to create it as we soar to new heights!| One of our greatest passions is building community and connection. We love to learn about the human experience as if the borders etched by our own human race did not exist; to acknowledge that at times we may all feel so divided, but at our hearts, we all just simply seek the same thing... To be happy, and to be loved. In unity, we rise.
Sessions
- AcroYoga: Let's Get Connected ( Sunday, Jun 01, 08:30AM at The Great Lawn )
Tiffany Nicholson-Smith
Tiffany is an International Teacher, an Ayurvedic Practitioner, and the founder of Vichara Yoga & RASA Ayurveda. After more than 2 decades of teaching globally and living on the sacred banks of the Ganga in India, Tiffany currently lives in the forested hills of Wakefield, QC, where she teaches at her Vichara Yoga Shala, and offers Ayurvedic Consultations in her cozy clinic and online. She also continues to travel worldwide offering Retreats, Trainings and Immersions in Ayurveda, Self-Inquiry + Vichara Yoga. Tiffany is especially known for bringing clarity, abundant energy and aspiration for revealing truth into each of her seamless offerings. The teachings that pour through her are a direct expression of her visibly open heart, coupled with a depth of presence. RASA Ayurveda is a beautiful weaving of a School, Clinical Practice & Apothecary sharing the authentic, healing wisdom of Ayurveda. Vichara Yoga is a very unique offering of Classical Yoga that combines the fullness of the Tantric Hatha Yoga Path along with deep Self-Inquiry & Meditative presence.
Sessions
- AyurYoga Alchemy ( Saturday, May 31, 03:30PM at TD Place Gate 3 )
Tamara Robinson
Tamara Robinson is a Registered Holistic Nutrionist and volunteer co-leader of Happiness Habits 613. Tammy is passionate about health, wellness and movement in all its forms. You can often find her out on the trails or in the water.
Sessions
- Food and Mood Workshop: Nourishing the Mind Body Connection ( Saturday, May 31, 11:00AM at Speakers Tent )