Epic Yoga & Fitness

Amy is a Registered Aromatherapist and Essential Oil Therapist, Certified Yoga and Meditation Teacher, Reiki and Healing Touch Practitioner. From the basis of Classical Hatha Yoga, Amy shares her passion for all aspects of holistic living, from philosophy to physical and spiritual healing. Amy’s practice incorporates yoga, meditation, energy healing, intuitive coaching and aromatherapy. Unique one-on-one sessions, group classes, special workshops and individually blended products all form an important part of Amy’s teaching.

Antje opened Epic Yoga & Fitness in 2007. Antje studied Ayurvedic Medicine with Dr. Vasant Lad, Dr. Mark Halpern and Sivananda Ashram. Antje still teaches many classes at Epic and continues to be involved in the Epic community of holistic yoga and fitness. Antje’s classes combine many yogic styles and techniques that lead her students through an enlightening process of mental and physical self-discovery. She enjoys teaching all styles of yoga, including Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, Meditation, Teens and Kids, Restorative, as well as specialized workshops.

A mom, business owner and fitness professional, Carrie has worked and lived in Maple Ridge for more than 15 years and is passionate about living and promoting a healthy, balanced life. Carrie started her career teaching group fitness, and since has expanded her knowledge and experience into personal training, bootcamp, spin, Tabata, running, TRX and sports conditioning. Carrie brings a positive and enthusiastic approach to her classes. She is motivated by her student’s success as well as her own personal commitment to training and health.

Debbie’s love for fitness and helping others achieve their goals of living a healthy life came after an injury. After participating in spin classes, Debbie decided to teach. She went on to receive her BCRPA certification, Third Age, as well as First Aid. Debbie received training from Krista Popowych (Keiser), Helen Vanderburg (Cycle Program) and Greg Bradshaw (Reebok cycle program). Debbie is sensitive and respectful in her classes, encouraging and inspiring her students to work hard and reach their fullest potential.

With Epic since the beginning, Kim teaches Hatha Flow, Yoga Basics and Restorative Yoga. Kim’s classical teaching style relies on the foundations of breath, fluidity, curiosity and mindfulness. Kim studied yoga with the founder of Power Yoga, Beryl Bender Birch. Prior to Epic, Kim was involved in the founding of what is now Yoga BC, teaching Power Yoga for over 12 years around Vancouver. In 2012 Kim started her company Primordial Vibe, which sells yoga apparel at Epic’s studio and online at www.ompirewear.com. Kim is also a skilled belly dancer, working as a performer, choreographer and instructor around BC, and teaches belly dance workshops at Epic. In 2007, Kim wrote, narrated, choreographed and led the popular 27-episode how-to belly dance TV program, SHIMMY.

Sandi brings a wealth of experience as a personal trainer and dedicated customer experience professional to her yoga classes at Epic. Helping others to live healthy lives, with the freedom to feel and grow in mind, body and spirit, is the purpose of Sandi’s exploration of Hatha Yoga. Sandi’s classes are based on Anusara techniques designed to help her students achieve the solid and safe physical alignment they need to gain strength, balance and peace within poses. After neck, shoulder and back injuries of her own, Sandi is no stranger to the healing abilities of yogic practice, and is eager to share her practice with her students. Sandi’s mantra is Sut, chat, ananda: Trust, Knowledge, Bliss.