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RENU BHATIA
Certified Yoga Instructor - Holistic BodyWorx - ERYT 200 Hours, Yoga Alliance Certified teacher for Continuing Education in Yoga, Certified Life Coach Specialized in Meditation & Yoga for Cancer - Owner of Holistic Bodyworx, Certified Nutritionist and Certified Ayurveda Practitioner

Renu has background in Hatha Yoga (Yoga Alliance Certified) and specialization in therapeutic applications of Yoga for healing and health. Her personal Journey with yoga has taught her how to listen to oneself’ s body and mind to develop wisdom and navigate through life. She is also Yoga Personal Trainer and customizes wellness programs to individuals recovering from Anxiety, Depression, PTSD or you’ve just decided to mold into healthy and physically life style.

Renu is passionate about yoga philosophy and about the privilege and service of teaching. She often leaves space for free discussions and movements in her class. She also encourages her students to find new levels of possibilities in their bodies and mind to bring their practice off their Mats and into their lives. She is an inspiring teacher of yoga philosophy and cultivates the practice of chanting Mantras in Sanskrit language to her classes.

The words Of Pattabhi Jois – “Practice, Practice, Practice, and all is coming”.

Driving for growth, she spent 12 weeks in India to learn yoga basics and fundamentals of BKS Iyengar yoga. Whether through a vigorous asana, the stillness of meditation or diving deep into yoga philosophy, she is committed to support her friends and community to bring balance, awareness, health and happiness into their lives.

YVONNE DIBIASE
Certified Yoga Instructor
Certified Pilates Instructor
Black Belt in Karate, CMAC
Black Belt in Kobudo, CMAC
Tai Chi Certification, CMAC

Yvonne lives Yoga and Pilates every day. She has cultivated a commitment both through her practice and meditation. She started out in the Martial Arts receiving black belts in Karate, Kobudo, and Tai Chi. Shortly after, she received her teacher’s certificate for teaching Yoga and Pilates. She sees the body as energy and having explored the element of energetic flow understands the benefits of reenergizing our bodies. As we create lines of energy through the body, we also create space through the joints and spine and as our bodies open, our minds begin to open. She understands that balance comes from a calm and focused mind.

She teaches a hatha flow yoga class where the mind, body and breathe are connected, moving from one move to the next with mindfulness and breath. She also teaches a vigorous Pilates class for a whole body workout .

"All of life is contained in this moment, in the space between thoughts, in the pause between breaths.” Stephen Shaw

CRISTINA REYES
300Hr Downward Dog Yoga Centre Teacher Training - May 2021
200Hr Holistic Bodyworx - April 2016
Jock Yoga - October 2016
Body Harmonics Pilates Mat Teacher - July 2013

Other Credentials & Trainings:
Osteopenia, Osteoporosis and Orthopedic Health, Body Harmonics - April 2021
Cervical Spine Mechanic and Protocols, Body Harmonics - April 2021
Restorative Intensive, Downward Dog Yoga Centre - May 2020
Yoga For Cancer, Downward Dog Yoga Centre - January 2020
The Art of Hands On Adjustments And Therapeutics, Downward Dog Yoga Centre - July 2019
Sequencing and Art of Teaching, Downward Dog Yoga Centre - June 2019
Integrated Biomechanics with Chris Kummer - May 2019
Post – Natal and Abdominal Reconditioning for Diastasis Recti, Body Harmonics - March 2019
Ultimate Mat Repertoire Plus, Body Harmonics- January 2019
Chakra Immersion with Ashley Turner - April 2018
Essential Yoga Anatomy with Jason Crandell and Paul B. Roche M.D.- March 2018
Sequencing Safely, Sensible Class Planning & Design - August 2018
Cues And Cueing Effectively - August 2018
Yin Yoga with Travis Eliot – April 2017
Biomechanics Fundamentals: From Science To Practice with Ray Long - April 2017
Balance And Resistance Apparatus, Body Harmonics - May 2013

Additional Experience:
Toronto Yoga Conference, CIBC Run For the Cure (CIBC RFTC), Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), University Health Network (UHN), Yoga Seven, Mind To Body, Hatch Yoga, I AM Yoga

Cristina has been an ardent student of Pilates and Yoga for close to a decade. She completed her Pilates Mat Certification at Body Harmonics and Her Yoga Teacher Training Certification at Holistic BodyWorx, a Registered School -Yoga Alliance. Cristina is also Certified in Jock Yoga - the original athletic yoga method. Her focus is on broadening her knowledge through continuous training and learning as nothing is more rewarding to her than to see her students reap the benefits of Yoga and Pilates.

Her goal is to inspire students and help them improve their well-being through Yoga and Pilates. She believes that one does not need to choose between these two systems and the key is striking a balance. She offers a wide variety of classes that are accessible to everyone: Pilates Fusion, Yoga Fusion, Hot Hatha flow and Vinyasa.

TONY SIDHU
Certified Yoga Instructor - Holistic BodyWorx - RYT200 Yoga Alliance
Certified Practitioner of Thai Massage - Still Light Centre - Toronto

Tony first stumbled across Yoga during his early working life when he found himself taking “Kundalini Yoga” classes as an outlet to the everyday stresses of work life. During this time he realized that there was truly something transformational about yoga, which always left him feeling internally balanced, strengthened and at peace, after participating in a class. Many years later, he found himself establishing a weekly practice by participating in “yoga” classes at a local gym. To deepen and expand his interest in Yoga, Tony decided to pursue the Yoga Teacher Training through Holistic Bodyworx.

Since then, he has been teaching at various studios in both heated and non-heated environments. Throughout his classes, Tony strives to teach yoga with a specific focus on postural alignment, breathing and relaxation techniques that will allow participants to become stronger, more balanced and relaxed. “For me, there is no greater investment in one’s physical, mental and spiritual health than through the practice of Yoga except being able to teach and guide others where I truly feel privileged and honoured to have the opportunity to do so".

MONICA ROTARIU
Certified Pilates Teacher - Holistic BodyWorx

Monica's love for Pilates started in 2012 when she took her first class at Holistic Bodyworx and she has been practicing daily ever since. Pilates has allowed her to maintain not only physically, but mentally as well and brings on a smile every time she is on her mat in her Pilates class. Her daily motivation in everything she does is to always remember that there is no growth in comfort and there is no comfort in growth.

Becoming a Pilates instructor was a long time dream for Monica and her goal as a teacher is to inspire clients to show up to class and do the best they can. She hopes her clients leave her classes with a smile and a rewarding experience.

Isabella
Certified Pilates - Instructor Holistic Bodyworx

Inspired by the positive impact Pilates had on her own life, Isabella pursued her certification to help others experience those same benefits. As a certified Mat Pilates instructor, she is passionate about creating classes that are welcoming, energizing, and accessible to all fitness levels but still wants you to come into her class being ready to challenge yourself to have the feeling of accomplishment by the end of the class. Her teaching style focuses on proper form, mindful movement, core strength, mobility, and helping every participant feel empowered in their own body.

In spring 2026, Isabella was so inspired, she enrolled in the Holistic Bodyworx Pilates Teacher Training program. This fated enrolment signaled an entire career transition. Following the completion of her training at Holistic Bodyworx, Isabella joined the team as a Pilates Instructor. She believes that cultivating community, designing fun filled classes, and fostering a safe space are just as important as the technical aspects of her practice.

Isabella believes Pilates is more than just a workout. It's an opportunity to connect with yourself, build lasting strength, and move with confidence. She is excited to continue sharing her passion with others and helping each client discover what their bodies are capable of, one class at a time.

SANDRA SULJANOVIC
Certified Pilates Teacher - Holistic BodyWorx

Sandra has been practicing Pilates for 10 years, and actively teaching for 7. She really enjoys how Pilates balances and integrates her body and stimulates a mind-movement connection.

Sandra wanted to share that experience with others and that led her to teaching. Today her clients are in a broad range of age and abilities, from marathon runners to clients with MS and Parkinson's and her biggest reward is when she see their faces light up when they achieve a goal they thought would never reach.

Sandra's style is intuitive and focused and she like to coach clients to a deeper awareness of movement and strength and toward integration and awareness of the whole body.

“The Pilates Method of Body Conditioning is complete coordination of body, mind and spirit.“ Joseph Pilates

MICHELLE McCAFFREY
Certified Yoga Instructor - Holistic BodyWorx - RYT200 Yoga Alliance, Form & Flow Vinyasa Training - Schuyler Grant, Vinyasa Krama- Noah Mazé, Yin Yoga Teacher Training- Bernie Clark & Diana Batts, Restorative Yoga Teacher Training- Andrea Peloso

Like many Yogis before, Michelle is inspired by the presence of nature. Yoga Asana found her in 2003 and continues to nurture, strengthen, and guide her. She is grateful to be a long-time student of Rose Merritt and her heartfelt style of community Vinyasa.

Michelle completed her 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training at Holisitc BodyWorx and continues to study Vinyasa, Restorative, and Yin Yoga. She welcomes you in the heart space.

CHANDRAJIT
200hrs Holistic Bodyworx Yoga Teachers Training

Discovering my interest in yoga and pursuing it has been an amazing experience. Growing up as someone who loved playing cricket and football during my school and college years, I felt the need to have a routine to keep myself healthy once I got busy with my career after college. Yoga seemed to be a great fit for this as it helped me learn yogasana sequences that worked on the whole body to provide strength, flexibility and endurance which could be done in a reasonably short span of time in a single day.

With time, I also developed an interest in the practice of pranayama and was very fortunate to learn from some amazing gurus, mentors and instructors, pranayama techniques that have been truly life transforming. I enjoy yoga practices that include a focus on the movements of the whole body, coordination with breathing, awareness, posture alignment and working on developing the whole body from a space of steadiness and ease.

I truly believe that yoga can be a lifelong companion for an individual and help one live a healthy and fulfilling life.

AFRINDA
Certified Ayurveda & Yoga Holistic Teacher–JAI Yoga & Ayurveda Centre for Wellness & Education
Reiki Level 3
Prenatal & Suspension Yoga
Ayurveda & Yoga
(JAI wellness: in person).
Women’s Health & Physiology
Ayu- Yoga
Mental Health Advocate & Yoga

Afrinda has been practicing yoga since 2011 and has been teaching for over 6 years. Her passion for both Yoga (Asana) and Ayurveda caused her to become certified in Ayu-Yoga which combines the two fields of study in 2019.

In October 2019 a light bulb moment occurred while attending the OISE University of Toronto Holistic Program Conference. In 2020 & 2021 Afrinda took additional courses to expand on her previous knowledge in holistic wellness as she always felt her western training was missing some key aspects especially in terms of true Holistic treatments: mind, body and soul. Thus, she later took a Women’s Health & Ayu-Yoga and Mental Health & Ayu-Yoga training to help her develop what she already knew in her heart was true.

While society became more focused on outwardly materialisms, social media and technology etc. the rise of mental health cases would increase. Her background in Arts Therapy, Reiki, Mindfulness in conjunction with Ayu-Yoga assisted her with the tools to understanding what it meant to be a fully functioning person through both the western and eastern lenses and how different cultures manage mental wellness could lead to better support of care of those suffering in silence and through the increase of fast paced media, information and social pressures.

With over 15 years experience working with persons who have experienced trauma and those treating persons who have experienced trauma, Afrinda has developed an invaluable portfolio of experience in this niche area.

Afrinda has worked with various other organizations, health centers in and around GTA with clients from CAMH, etc. and centers working with refugees, victims of human trafficking from war torn countries, e.g. Afghanistan, Iran, Mexico, Brazil, Africa.

Perhaps you are searching among the branches, for what only appears in the roots~ RUMI

Kris k
Certified in: Group and Personal Fitness Instructor, Zumba Fitness LLC |ACE | Various Gyms
July 2016 to Present, Experience of 6 years and 1400+ sessions across GX formats spanning
Aerobics: Zumba, Bolly- aerobics, Bokwa HIIT : STRONGNation, Bootcamps Mind-body : Pilates Sports Conditioning (GX) and Personal Training/fitness assessments.

Kris is a certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor by American Council on Exercise, Kris (Umesh Krishna K) comes with experience spanning cardio, functional and mind-body formats.
He has over 6 years of experience in the industry and has taught programs including Zumba, Pilates, HIIT and Bokwa. He is also a Marketer who has experience in the health and wellness space. Worked as a freelancer with leading fitness chains and as a fitness consultant for Multinational Corporates.

Hosted/Organized multiple fitness events for social & wellness causes.
Experience instructing groups of 2 to 50 in fitness sessions. Certified in injury management and Gait /posture analysis. Hosted/Organized multiple fitness events for social & wellness causes.

Completed both B1 and B2 training and has experience instructing more than
700 sessions of Zumba. Has taken specialty training in Zumba including Indian, African & Caribbean Rhythms

Kris is a certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor by American Council on Exercise, Kris (Umesh Krishna K) comes with experience spanning cardio, functional and mind-body formats.
He has over 6 years of experience in the industry and has taught programs including Zumba, Pilates, HIIT and Bokwa. He is also a Marketer who has experience in the health and wellness space.

Karen
Certified 200hrs Hatha Yoga .
Certified Yin Yoga

Karen started her own yoga journey in 2002 at the advice of her midwife as a way of managing stress through breath work. She quickly fell in love with the benefits yoga had to offer. The alignment of breath and movement gave her a physical outlet from her desk job and calmed her busy mind. Through her practice, she has been able to cultivate stillness, strength and clarity. Yoga opened up a world of connection, happiness and peace that she had never known previously.

Karen completed her 200-hour Hatha Teacher Training in 2014 and a second Yin Teacher Training in 2018.

Teaching brings Karen the most joy because it encourages people in her community to live with greater stability, mobility and happiness on and off the mat. Her light hearted classes are infused with warmth and humour and look to inspire a deep connection with self-awareness while leaving you feeling strong and restored.

Alexia

Holistic Bodyworx Yoga Teachers Training

Alexia began her yoga journey during the COVID-19 pandemic, practicing at home through online videos. Seeking a deeper connection and to improve her technique, she traveled to India in the summer of 2023 to study with experienced yoga instructors. She has since completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training at Holistic BodyWorx in July 2024.

As a yogi, Alexia values the profound connection between mind and body that yoga fosters and she is passionate about sharing the clarity and peacefulness that comes with regular practice. Her classes emphasize mindfulness, balance and the transformative power of yoga.

Alexia classes are challenging and very rewarding leading to positive effects on mental and physical Health.

Stephanie Cristini
Reiki Master Certification

With over 15 years of experience in the fitness industry, I have had the pleasure of working in gyms as well as coaching adult group fitness programs where I truly fell in love with teaching. I’ve always felt confident speaking about the body, movement, and how exercises should feel because I continuously train myself and stay curious about learning how to move better. I believe movement should be adjusted and refined so it works with your body, not against it.

That curiosity ultimately led me to Pilates and from the moment I started, I fell in love. Along with my background in dance and performing arts, Pilates felt like the perfect blend of alignment, strength, and flow, two passions wrapped into one beautiful practice!

In 2023, I completed my Reiki Master certification, deepening my love for energy, connection, and mindful presence. I thrive on relationship building and believe that when we move with intention and connect positively with one another, it truly makes every day better, for everyone.

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