Yoga Instruction
Polyvagal-Informed Psychotherapist
Shiatsu Massage

Meredith Brown is a Registered Psychotherapist, having graduated from Yorkville University's Masters of Counselling Psychology program. She is also currently training in Dr. Peter Levine’s Somatic Experiencing Therapy and Dr. Gabor Mate’s Compassionate Inquiry Mentorship. She has been a consultant and student on Deb Dana’s Foundations in Polyvagal-Informed Therapy. She is a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist having graduated from the Centre for Neurosomatic Sciences, New York City branch. She is also a Certified Shiatsu Practitioner and has taught yoga for twenty years. She received a Bachelor of Science with Distinction in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Toronto. Her journey home to Stratford has led her through Asia, Europe and to the West Coast of Canada and has been filled with transformation and healing. She is a mother to two beautiful children.. Visit her website at wishpath.com

TEL 519.272.9679

Yoga Instruction

Silvana’s yoga journey began in 2003 with an instantaneous spark for becoming a dedicated student – one that she will be for life! Following seven years of practicing with several gifted instructors, she completed her teacher training through Yoga Therapy Toronto in 2010, which is grounded in the teachings of yoga master Sri T. Krishnamacharya and TKV Desikachar. With additional teacher training in Restorative and Yin Yoga, Silvana offers instruction that is attentive to the deeper aspects of self-healing that yoga can provide. She takes a holistic approach to her teaching, weaving pranayama, meditation, and yoga philosophy into the asana practice. As a professional visual artist, she often complements her classes with elements of this creative background as well. Through thoughtful, creative, and thorough instruction, Silvana balances earnest self-inquiry with a joy for practicing, aiming to provide her students with tools to nurture a strong and healthy mind, body, and spirit in themselves. Visit her website at: www.silvanabruni.com

TEL. 519.949.3506

Yoga Instruction

Claire has been practicing yoga for more then 10 years. Travel, love of literature and art has shaped who she is and this shows through her style of teaching. A graduate of Brad Seftels 200h YTT in Dec 2017, Love your brain training 100h, and Yin/Restorative Yoga 100h.

She is super grateful to be surrounded by some of the best yoga teachers in Stratford to learn and grow from. The owner and teacher of The Yoga Chapple, Claire is super excited to share her classes at The Yoga Collective. Claire loves Yin yoga, slow flow, restorative and incorporates all through out her classes. She will also teach a psoas release class as well as moon and equinox meditations.

Yoga Instruction

Joanie has been teaching and practicing yoga for the past 20years. Her certifications include ; Hatha Yoga - 500h, Hot Yoga 500h, Vinyasana - 200h, YIN,/restorative yoga-200h, Hot Yoga Level II - 200h, C.O.R.E cycling/interval cycle training, animal flow level I, DTS level one personal trainer, Kettle bell teacher training - 100h, Movement Method-functional range of movement with Matt Phippen - 100h She studied in Northern India for two months with her teacher Btu, an Iyengar trained hatha yoga teacher 

Her motto: “every class I teach will be different, as is every moment, student, and time of day, it all changes.” Her meditation discipline is in the Vipassana style. She sat her first 10-day silent sit in 2011. Travel and saying yes to new experiences and adventures have lead to many learning opportunities. Joanie is very excited to be teaching at the Yoga Collective.

“I am honoured to be welcomed into this community and humbled by the amazing teachers who work out of this collective, can’t wait to meet you" :)

Yoga Instruction

Laura has studied Yoga philosophy and practice for 12 years. She trained as a teacher in Vancouver BC, in 2018, (200 RYT Hatha, 50 RYT Yin). This led to a 15-month intensive study and teacher training in Kerala, India 2019-2020, where Laura committed to a Yogic lifestyle while training in traditional practices of Vinyasa, Yoga Nidra, Yoga Therapy, Sound Healing and Yin.

Most recently, Laura completed a 2-year Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program (University of California Berkeley), under Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield – a program rooted in both the traditional foundations and the latest philosophical and scientific research of Mindfulness Meditation.

Laura’s teaching is an extension of her own practice, which focuses on the nervous system by regulating personal energy – a practice that continues to be a reliable tool for healing and navigating the ebbs and flows of daily life.

Visit her website at  lauramowbs.ca

Yoga Instruction

Nicky has been practicing yoga for 20 years and has been a registered yoga teacher (RYT) with Yoga Alliance since 2016. She received her yoga training at Nepal Yoga Academy and Sampoorna Yoga School in Goa, India.

Nicky teaches accessible, simple, flow based classes, restorative yoga and prenatal yoga that incorporate philosophy, pranayama, asana and meditation. She encourages a focus on mindful and compassionate practice.

Contact on facebook or instagram

226.219.6903

Yoga Instruction

Welcome and Namaste! Kelsey’s yoga journey began four years ago

As a student and just one year ago, she woke up in the middle of the night and knew her next step was to become a yoga teacher. A recent graduate of Little Mango Tree’s Yoga Teacher Training, Kelsey has completed her CYA-RYT 200hr Hatha Yoga, Relaxation and Meditation certification.

Kelsey teaches from the point of view of her own personal practice underscored by the philosophy that yoga is for everyone. This means she is looking forward to teaching all levels of yogis (especially beginners) with a particular interest in accessibility in the asanas for all students. Kelsey will work with where you are today to embrace the present and regain balance with the goal to achieve a more limitless view of day-to-day life.

As a new teacher, Kelsey is eager to create and hold space for rest, relaxation, self-reflection, and healing. For further inquiries please visit her Instagram @yoga.for.all.24 or email her at

yogaforall29@gmail.com

“See ya real soon!”- Mickey Mouse

Yoga Instruction

Lisa Stacey's yoga journey began three decades ago in the same space where the Yoga Collective stands today.

Post-university, she delved deeper into yoga, connecting with an Ayurvedic Vaida (Doctor) during her tenure at an Ayurvedic Wellness Retreat.

This mentor guided her through yoga teacher training, and she continued teaching at the retreat for several years before returning to her hometown of Stratford.

After maternity leave, Lisa found her calling at Wellspring Cancer Support Centre, where she has been aiding individuals at various treatment stages with yoga and meditation.

Lisa's classes offer uplifting, strengthening, and grounding experiences, promoting overall body balance. Explore more on her website suntwine.com

TEL. 226-921-5472

Latin Dance Instruction

Mateo G. Torres [GG Movement] is a Colombian-Canadian multidisciplinary dance artist, choreographer, interpreter, facilitator, educator and producer based in Stratford, Canada. He started his dance training in Bogota, Colombia at an early age, and deepened his studies in the USA, Cuba, and Canada. As an interpreter, he has worked with a wide array of directors and choreographers for live theatre and film. Mateo has performed in Canada, Colombia, Cuba, Germany, Mexico, and Panama, most recently Mateo was part of the 2023 Stratford Festival Acting Company. As an educator, he has taught in multiple schools and studios across Canada. Most notably, Mateo was faculty at the Dance Arts Institute, teaching dance technique, partnering and body conditioning. Currently Mateo teaches Modern at Carousel Dance Centre. Mateo is committed to cultivating welcoming and responsive spaces that consider people’s needs and foster active self-reflection and care. escription goes here