The Teachers’ Training staff are as diverse as the teachers on the regular class schedule at Yoga Source.  The mix of great teachers from widely different backgrounds, creates a harmonious and unique course which encourages students to pick their own path.

Theresa Gagnon

Founder of Yoga Source and a passionate teacher of yoga will guide you from the first Friday of your 200-hour journey to the end of the week-long intensive where the group bonds and learns more about the key principles to living your life and having the career you want.  Theresa’s hours of yoga certifications gives away her age and she dedicates her time now to your learning and creating space for yoga classes and jobs in the community.

Laurie Newton

is a resident teacher at Yoga Source and her training has been influenced by a combination of classical and modern teachings and techniques, as well as her undergraduate degree. Trained in yoga in the gurukula format but influenced equally by the history of the practice and whatever the wind has blown in, Laurie’s love for knowledge and exploration is evident.  Laurie has taught and studied yoga internationally and is pleased to call this studio and this Teacher Training programme home.

Jenn Pike

is a registered Holistic Nutritionist and graduate of the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition. Jen is in her seventh year of practice and as a holistic practitioner, Jen’s goal is to infuse clients with equal parts information, motivation and life-changing action to help achieve their true potential in mind, body and spirit. Jen teaches the ‘Balanced Eating, Lifestyle & Movement’ principles to create the fundamental foundation of health. Jen is also a certified Personal Trainer Specialist, Medical Exercise Specialist, RYT 200 Yoga and Stott-trained Pilate’s instructor.  “Balanced Living is not about perfection or idealism, it’s about progress.”

Caroline Dupont

our special treat in music, meditation and chakras. Her knowledge is vast and has written a book on nutritional eating which will sure to change your ways in the kitchen and in your life. You can purchase her book at Chapters.

Lynn Duncan-Smith

Lynn has practiced as a Registered Massage Therapist for nine years, with the past two years at Yoga Source and Therapy Studio. She has taught massage therapy at Everest College for the past three years. Lynn is a runner, has studied martial arts and has a physically demanding occupation. All of which has made her appreciate the benefits of yoga, which she has been practicing for several years. Lynn completed her Teacher’s Training in July 2009 and has been teaching yoga in York Region since that time. Lynn will be teaching the anatomy portion of the October 2009 Teacher’s Training Course.

Amanda McFadyen

Amanda McFadyen, founder and facilitator of BlissKids, spends her days helping children to retain, and adults to remember, the simplest and sweetest joys of life through yoga and music.  A certified teacher in the YogaKids and Rainbow Kids methods of teaching yoga to children, and also a registered teacher with the Yoga Alliance, Amanda’s approach to teaching is eclectic and dynamic, whimsical and multi-sensorial, appealing to the many intelligences and diverse needs of children (and grown-ups!) today.  Amanda has practiced yoga since 2001, taught yoga since 2006, and now empowers others to share yoga with children in a 10-hour, fun-filled training suitable for parents, teachers, and yoga professionals (CEC’s available), which premiers in the 200hr YTT at Yoga Source in 2010!
www.blisskids.ca