Yoga Loft

Elena's classes are inspired by her previous work as a sports injury kinesiologist. She brings her knowledge and experience to the yoga community with classes that are a mix of yoga styles suitable to students of all levels and experience.

Cassandra began her yoga journey when she struggled with body image and anxiety. At first Hot Yoga was a way for Cassandra to shed weight, but she soon realized this practice meant so much more. As she stayed with the practice over time, she reaped many benefits such as mindfulness, both on her mat and in her everyday life. With an urge to go deeper she set an intention for herself in 2017 to sign up for her 200 hr Yoga Teacher Training. Cassandra adopted a new found love for herself and creating lasting and meaningful relationships with others through the practice of yoga. She will create a community of self-love and inspire her students towards mind-body connection, with an emphasis on breath. In addition to Yoga, Cassandra has completed a B.A in Human Resources Management from York University and a Masters Certificate in Adult Education, Training and Development. When she’s not teaching at Yoga Loft she’s a Training Specialist at lululemon’s Guest Education Centre. In her spare time, Cassandra enjoys re-watching all the seasons of friends for the millionth time, eating seafood and spending time with loved ones.

Grace teaches in the style of Baptiste Yoga which a vinyasa flow that is empowering both physically and mentally. What she loves about this practice is discovering what’s possible on her mat and carrying that inquiry into her life.
Full time hairstylist and yoga teacher who is passionate about making people look good and feel good on the inside and out.

Practicing yoga since before I was born. My previous/karmic life has always communicated to me through that voice in my head. It’s always challenging me to try that thing (everybody) others are trying to achieve: a calm mind, flexible body and longer breath in all Body to Bliss. So I knocked on the Blue Door and Moksha found me. Walking beside me, guiding me, leading me at times , following me. My Yoga brought me here, to Yoga Loft: a space like no other, where I discovered a secret treasure of asanas, which include: Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Restorative and Power, mixing altogether to find the Yin and Yang through practice. I go through in search of the sound of the universe to bring balance to my world."

With a strong focus on alignment and breath, Eric teaches a challenging class while keeping it accessible to all levels. His classes, founded in the Ashtanga tradition, provide an environment for students to learn and grow their yoga practice.

He believes that by maintaining a mindful approach to their practice, students can transform themselves physically, mentally and spiritually.

Jennifer includes various elements of spiritual practices and asanas in her yoga classes to bring forth the balancing of mind, body and spirit. Her styles of yoga are Hatha, Power, Vinyasa, Yin, and Restorative.
Jennifer has found that teaching yoga and being in that environment has brought internal peace and self awareness. Now, she wants to share that positive energy with her students on and off the mats.

Jennifer worked for years as a TV news Editor which gave her a unique but sometimes cynical perspective of the world we live in. Then a friend encouraged her to try yoga. She immediately fell in love with the practice and was amazed at how it changed her outlook on life and herself. After years of practicing she really felt called to share yoga and her knowledge and decided to do her Yoga Teacher Training.
After a few years of teaching at various studios, Yoga Loft came up for sale and the owner suggested he take it over—she hasn’t looked back and loves living this new dream.
Jennifer loves creating classes that challenge her students but break things down. She also continues to enthusiastically learn and expand her knowledge with workshops and training intensives. Her classes are suitable for all levels.

In an attempt to deeper her understanding of herself and her spirituality, Linda became drawn to the philosophy and practice of yoga. She quickly fell in love with all aspects of yoga during her self study. She left her job to pursue this new found love full time. She has since devoted the last 10 years to the practice, and study of yoga. Getting her first yoga training with Moksha Yoga in 2009, and has since received certifications in Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga, and Pre- post Natal Yoga and is a Reiki Practitioner and certified Crystal healer and Card reader. She is also currently enrolled at the Institute of Holistic Nutrition and will be a certified nutritionist by the end of 2020, and is also a student at the Modern Mystery School for Spiritual training. After studying yoga for many years and since becoming a teacher herself, Linda has helped many people through her understanding of the yogic teachings and philosophies and strives to make each class informative, fun and inspiriting.

Matt was drawn to yoga after years of playing organized sports, and in need of a new physical outlet. He quickly found that yoga was much more than only a physical practice (asanas) it also helped connect the mind, body and spirit through pranayama and meditation. Yoga has since become a passion of his that he loves to share with others. Matt’s classes focus on connecting movements with the breathe. His goal is to help you on your personal yoga journey as you become grounded, present and aware.

Lifetime fitness enthusiast and student of the structure, movement, and breathing of the human body.
Certified as a cardio/aerobics instructor in 1990 and taught aerobics, step, and spin classes for several years.
In 1997 began training in Shotokan Karate and received a 1st degree black belt in 1999 and a 2nd degree black belt in 2005. Taught martial arts classes and cardio kick-boxing classes from 1999 to 2015.
Also began yoga training in 1997 at the Downward Dog yoga centre in Toronto receiving guidance from 2 internationally known yogis, Ron Reid and Marla Joy in the practice of Ashtanga Yoga. Attended numerous seminars led by Danny Paradise, one of the world's best known yogis, in addition to several other seminars encompassing many other yoga styles including Bikram Yoga, Kundalini Yoga and Pilates. Began dedicated Pranayama study in 1998 in various breathing practices including Nauli Kriya, Uddiyana Kriya, Nadi Shodana, etc. and am regarded as a Nauli master in the yoga community. Certified as a Yoga and Pilates Teacher in January 2017 and taught regularly at Olive Tree Yoga studio in Vaughan from January 2017 to October 2019.
So happy and excited to be a recent addition to the Yogaloft teaching staff and community!
My teaching style focuses on functional mobility and breathing building into dynamic flow sequences.

Patti first explored Yoga over 25 years ago to balance her hectic lifestyle. She later returned to Yoga and gained her RYT200 certification. She is a certified Reiki Practitioner and hopes to attain Master level in the near future. She has taken many workshops over the last few years to further enhance her training and knowledge. She focuses mainly on Hatha and Restorative Yoga as well as Pranayama breath work. Her classes include breath work, restorative components that bring mindfulness to the forefront of the practice. She is eager to commence her upcoming journey toward the 300RYT.

Tierra aspires to leave students inspired and feeling powerful. Her classes get you sweating but also leave you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. Yoga has changed Tierra's life in only the best way, and if you're curious as to how, feel free to ask her...but first, join her on your mat!