Instructors
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Theresa GagnonThe shining star of Yoga Source. Theresa brings her exuberant instruction and her management experience to our Newmarket studio. Having trained and studied extensively in the US and Canada, her teaching reflects a broad range of influences including Kripalu, Iyengar, and Anusara yoga. Her knowledge of the human body is evident. Clients will recognize the touch of an expert as she is also a massage therapist at our studio. Theresa’s classes are filled with energy. |
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Laurie NewtonYoga Source’s resident traveler and wild child. Laurie’s classes combine traditional influences with international flavour. Trained in the gurukula format and influenced equally by the history of the practice and whatever the wind blows in, Laurie’s love for knowledge and exploration is evident in asana class. Laurie’s classes are filled with laughter. |
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Mary ForanCommitted to cultivating greater consciousness, Mary has been teaching Hatha & Restorative Yoga full time for 6 years. Creatively curious and full of heart, her path’s work is to uncover the unlimited consciousness in herself and others. As a certified Yoga Alliance Teacher and Medical Exercise Specialist she offers safe and alignment-focused classes from her experience in Iyengar, Anusara and Kripalu Yoga. Check out Mary’s website here. |
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Deborah WhippleDeborah is eccentric ….electric….eclectic. She teaches very creative yoga classes that range from Restorative, to Vigorous to Killer (depending on the phase of the moon)! Either way, they are all wonderfully heart opening and grounding!!! Come to Deborah’s class and experience Channeled Movement. |
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Julie PozzebonThe Jewel of our studio. Julie’s classes are the perfect balance between restorative and powerful poses. With a gymnastics, and Pilates background, Julie brings her love of movement into every asana. Complementing her training is a background in psychology. Her thoughtful and understanding approach puts her students at ease. Julie’s classes are filled with heart. |
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Amanda McFadyenAmanda spends her days helping children to retain, and adults to remember the simplest and sweetest joys of life through yoga and music. Her approach is eclectic, dynamic and spirit-filled, inspired by a devotion to living yoga and offered from playful, melodic heart. |
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Ruth BonnerRuth has been collecting experience for more years than she cares to admit as she’s lived, loved and learned in various parts of the world. She brings a background in Laban-Carpenter movement psychology and familiarity with various exercise and relaxation techniques to her yoga classes. |
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Danielle ChampagneWith a light spirit and a deep-rooted connection with mother earth, Danielle inspires her students to go inward, find their roots, grow, expand, and shine. Influenced by all types of Yoga, her classes are always leading from the heart. Her light, and conscious approach to life is evident in class, always bringing a little laughter to yoga practice, while maintaining a rooted connection with the self, and an expansive connection with the universe. Inspired by the natural rhythm of life as well as traditional drumming, Danielle’s classes have a tribal and cultured flare. |
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Corinne PenstoneSoft Heart, Sharp Mind, Hot Body. |
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Maggi DuhamelMaggi is a dreamer and a born yogi. She feels deeply connected to the human spirit and falls in love with everyone she meets, which is reflected in the considerate and caring nature of her classes. Her unbounded love of language is evident in her thoughtful instruction. Maggi believes in miracles, happy endings and that yoga can save the world. |
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YuMee ChungYuMee is an advance certified Jivamukti Yoga teacher who is also trained in the techniques of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga. She is a graceful, hands-on instructor who offers challenging, yet accessible, breath-driven classes with a strong philosophical underpinning and a playful bent. |
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Acharya Ram VakkalankaAcharya Ram is a Yoga philosopher, Kirtan leader, Sanskrit expert, Meditation instructor and Sitar artist. Ram is known for his impressive ability to teach even the most intricate texts of Yoga in an easily understandable manner, using modern presentation tools and current examples, making the learning experience enlightening and fun at the same time. |
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Pat MurdochA pillar in the community of education. Pat’s classes are very informative but often full of giggles. Always a great big breath of Letting Go. |
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Crystal JarvisCrystal is a certified yoga teacher and aroma therapist with over 10 years experience in the fitness industry. Come and practice with this supportive and compassionate teacher who focuses on passionate presence with an open and generous heart. Her classes are fun loving, sensuous, and organically spontaneous and open to all levels and ranges of ability. |
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Lisa KerrYoga is joyous journey of self exploration and discovery. Studying at Toronto’s Yoga Sanctuary with Cynthia Funk and Karusia Wobblewski, Lisa blends her Ashtanga and Hatha yoga training into a beautiful flowing class that is suitable for all levels of practice. |
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Kyle DaleKyle emerged one day to arrive at Yoga Source as stiff as a walking stick. Taken under the grace of Mama Therishna, with help from other influences such as jazz, Kyle has softened into a stand-up, easy to like, semi-presentable instructor. Using his way with words to deepen the introverted focus of the practice whilst keeping lots of precision in the outer form, Kyle keeps the practice available to all levels. Having trained right here at Yoga Source, his methods immediately reflect the needs of the community. |
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Teri MaciasTeri is a registered yoga teacher and a reluctant gypsy. Relocating often has enabled her to master the art of blooming where she is planted. Teri brings to her classes the combined spirit of her many teachers spread across the US, Mexico and Canada and the desire to share the beauty of rooting to rise. |
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Patti WietzesBig smile, warm heart and devotee of all things fun! Patti is a yoga teacher who delivers precise instruction balanced with sunshine and laughter. Her energetic classes will leave you feeling lighthearted in body, mind and spirit. |
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Jen FishJen is a Registered Yoga Teacher who began her yoga journey only 2 ½ years ago. The practice of yoga resonated very deeply within and she continues to embrace the peace and balance that she was searching for when she initially started her practice. Her passion for wanting to share the gift of yoga led her to pursue becoming a certified yoga teacher. Learning to let go is a practice and a journey and Jen welcomes you to open your heart and mind and allow yourself to create your own freedom and space within yourself. |


















