British Columbia - Thompson Okanagan

Please contact the yoga teacher directly for details.

Please contact the yoga teacher directly for details.


Alba Healing Arts - Vernon
Dawn Sharman

P 250.550.7058, E dawn@albahealingarts.com Website: www.albahealingarts.com
Certification: Diploma of Massage Therapy, Bachelor of Arts and Science, 200 RYT. Style of Yoga: Hatha with Anusara influence. I practice and teach with everybody. Classes: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday


Bartel, Heike - Naramata

P 250.496.0095 E heike_12@hotmail.com
Naramata Centre South Wing 4, Naramata Village, BC,
Certification: SYVD. Style of Yoga: Sivananda, Hatha, Gentle, Intermediate. Classes: Wednesday and Thursday


Carpenter, Ray - Okanagan Falls

E denveropc@hotmail.com
Style of Yoga: Ashtanga, Gentle, Yin. Contact for private sessions and group work. Certification: SOYA RYT500hr® Teacher in Training.


Corbin, Shelley - Salmon Arm

E shelleycorbin@hotmail.com
Certification: SOYA RYT200®. Style of Yoga: Hatha beginner. Classes: Email for more information.


De Leurme, Michelle - Kelowna
ananda009@gmail.com Style: Sivananda Yoga.

Excel Fitness - Vernon
Rhona Parsons SOYA Faculty

E rhona@excelfit.ca, www.excelfit.ca.
Location: 3203-30th Ave, Vernon BC, V1C 2T6. Styles: Hatha.
Bedhead Yoga - Wed, Fri, 6:30 - 7:40 am.
Yoga Fusion - Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:15 - 11:15 am.
Vinyasa - Tues, Thur, 5:00 - 6:10 pm.


Get Bent Yoga and Belly Dancing - Penticton
Wendy Williams SOYA Faculty

P 250.462.1025, E getbentpenticton@hotmail.com Website: www.getbentyoga.ca
115-1475 Fairview Rd, Penticton, BC
Style of Yoga: Inyengar, Seniors, Rehab. Classes: Monday through Saturday


Hamel, Sylvie - Penticton SOYA Faculty

E bbshamel@yahoo.com
Certification: Pattabhi Joise. Style: Ashtanga. Teaches at the Purple Lotus Studio, #102 – 186 Nanaimo Ave W. Penticton, BC


Hooton, Amber - Kamloops SOYA Faculty

P 250.318.5370 E amber@yogawithamber.com Website: www.yogawithamber.com
Certification: RYT500®. Style of Yoga: Multi Style: power yoga, prenatal, specialty classes, private classes. Classes: Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.


Houle, Lynn - Kelowna SOYA Faculty

P 250.862.8131 E lchoule@telus.net
Certification: RYT500®, YAA, Yoga Studio of Calgary, and YCC. Lynn is only available for workshops and retreats. She is also interested in mentoring a student trainer in Restorative yoga.


Inner Light Yoga Studio - Vernon
Karen Fentiman SOYA Faculty

P 250.550.5502, E innerlightyogastudio@hotmail.com Website: www.innerlightyoga.ca
2807 44th Avenue, Vernon, BC
Style of Yoga: Beginner, gentle, standard, yin, hot flow, prenatal, parent and tot. Classes: Monday through Sunday


Let's Move Yoga Studio - Kamloops BC

Let's Move Studio 925 McGill Place, Kamloops BC.
For more information on Lets Move Yoga Studio go to www.letsmovestudio.com, or www.yogatreebc.com or email yogakamloops@gmail.com or phone 250-372-9642. All styles and Classes Sunday thru Saturday.


Logan, Tamara - Kelowna

E mykidkai@yahoo.com
Style of Yoga: Hatha. Classes: Tuesday, Wednesday


MacKay, Sandy - Kelowna

E sandy_mackay@yahoo.com Certification: BSc. Nutrition, SOYA 500hr®
Style of Yoga: Iyengar, restorative. Classes: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday. Email for more class information.


McConnell, Mugs - Scotch Creek and Mexico SOYA Faculty

P 250.492.2587 E mugs.soya@gmail.com Website: www.soyayoga.com
E-RYT® for SOYA teacher training program (RYS200 and 500 hour). Canadian Representative for International Yoga Teachers Association. Certification: SOYA, IYTA, SYVCA, E-RYT500® Style of Yoga: Sivananda/Classical Yoga Classes: Monday 5pm to 6:30pm in Melaque, Jalisco Mexico


Morrison, Kassandra (Kripananda) - Penticton

P 250 493-8648, E kaseylove@gmail.comkassandrayoga.weebly.com
Locations: Purple Lotus Yoga,  Bodies on Power, Lakeside Fitness Club. Certification: Shioki Yoga Therapist, Certified Meditation Instructor, Yin Yoga Teacher, Swami. Styles of Yoga: Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, Flow, Gentle. Styles of Meditation: Tantra, Vajrayana, Chi Kung. Classes: Monday through Sunday.


Nicholas, Judy - Oliver SOYA Faculty

P 250.498.3538 E jnicholas@telus.net
Certification: SOYA, RYT500®. Style of Yoga: Vinyasa and Yin Yoga. Classes: Monday, mix levels, 7-8:30 pm. Wednedsay, Easy Yoga, 2-3:30 pm: Drop-In permitted: September to June Location: Room 2, Oliver Community Centre. Available for private classes.


Pearson, Neil - Penticton SOYA Faculty

P 250.486.5056 E neil@lifeisnow.ca Website: www.lifeisnow.ca
Therapeutic yoga for people with chronic pain, and for people with depression. Individual yoga therapy and classes at Purple Lotus Yoga, Penticton. Certification: CYT, RYT 500, MSc, BScPT, BA-BPHE.


Phillips, Bill (Tozan) - Okanagan Falls SOYA Faculty

P 250.497.5072 E vintnerster@gmail.com
Instruction in meditative practices of several traditions: Raja Yoga, Laya Yoga, Qigong, Zen Buddhist meditation (Zazen) Classes: one or more per year under SOYA auspices Certification: Associate of ICYER (International Centre for Yoga Education and Research), Adept of Rinzai-Ji Sangha (Joshu Sasaki Roshi)


Pilling, Tara - Kelowna SOYA Faculty

P 250-878-9642 E lovingenergy@shaw.ca, website: www.lovingenergyyoga.com
Style of Yoga: Energy Medicine, Feldenkrais and Alexandra Techniques with Interdisciplinary (Hatha) and Ashtanga Flow, Pregnancy. Certification: RA (Rehab Assistant in Physical/Occupational Therapy), BCRPA (Fitness Leader), Basic Kinesiology Practitioner (BKP), Certified Body Talk Practitioner (CBP), Touch For Health Practitioner (TFHP), and various other Energy Medicine certifications. Interdisciplinary Yoga/ Hatha Yoga, studies and training in Iyengar Yoga, Bikram, Kripalu and Ashtanga. Contact or go to Tara's website for more information.


Plewis, Cheryl - Penticton SOYA Faculty

P 250.770.8060 E cherylpyoga@gmail.com
Yoga and Meditation for all levels and abilities. Includes asana, pranayama, dharana, yoga nidra, philosophy and yoga therapy. Summer beach yoga, fall and spring yoga and hiking, body, wine and soul mountain hiking or skiing retreats. Classes, private and specialty sessions in Summerland and Penticton. Certification: SOYA, IYTA, E-RYT500®. Certified over 13 years.


Pullin, Laura - Salmon Arm SOYA Faculty

P 250.833.0200 E lepullin@gmail.com
Home Studio. Call for current schedule of Yoga for all levels and all ages. Certification: SOYA, RYT500®. Style of Yoga: EASEFUL yoga for all levels.


Purple Lotus Yoga Studio - Penticton
Carla Wilkie SOYA Faculty

info@purplelotusyoga.ca Website www.purplelotusyoga.ca
P 250.493.0054 or toll free 1.866.943.0054 #102 – 186 Nanaimo Ave W. Penticton, BC
Penticton's pure yoga studio! Certification: IYTA, SOYA, SYTIII RYT500. Style of Yoga: Ashtanga, Gentle, Athletes, Intermediate, Yin, Meditation. Yoga for every body and every interest. Classes: Mon-Sun 7 days a week.


ReFlexions Yoga Studio - Penticton
Teresa Maurer SOYA Faculty

P 250.462.9642 E reflexions-studio@telus.net Website: www.reflexions-studio.com
100-697 Wade Ave W. Penticton
Eclectic blend of all styles of Yoga and Pilates, Tai Chi, Qi gong, and Thai massage, Ayurvedic services and Energy healing offering over 25 classes and week, something for everyone. 200 hr Yoga Alliance School. Certification: E-RYT 500®, SOYA, IYTA, YOGAFIT, CAT Classes: Monday through Saturday. Classes also available in Osoyoos


Reinhart, Bernita - Vernon SOYA Faculty

E myfirstedge@gmail.com
Email for times and information. Certification: SOYA RYT200hr®. Styles: Hatha (Chair Yoga, Yoga for Kids, Yoga for Teens, Partner Yoga).


Saldat, Marsha - Okanagan Falls SOYA Faculty

E sunnybaymarsha@hotmail.com
Classes held in Okanagan Falls and Trout Creek. Email for times and information. Certification: SOYA, Friedel Khattab School of Yoga. Style: Sivananda, Oki, Therapeutic, Yoga for Atheletes, Blended Styles to suit student needs, Mudra, Breath work. Workshops, 4 Saturdays and 4 Sundays extra practice at Sunny Bay Studio.


Schattenkirk, Annette - Oliver

E annettemarie@persona.ca
Style: Hatha, Gentle Hatha, Beginners and Senior Yoga . Certification: RYT200®. Classes: Email for more information.


Scott, Natasha - Penticton SOYA Faculty

P 250.492.6062 E starlityoga@gmail.com
Teaches out of Purple Lotus Studio, #102 – 186 Nanaimo Ave W. Penticton, BC. Style: Prenatal Yoga, Gentle Hatha, Basic Ashtanga, Kids Yoga 3-5 years old. Certification: Prenatal with Janice Clairfield, SOYA RYT500®. Classes: Monday thru Sunday.


Shanti Wellness - Penticton
Wildflower SOYA Faculty

P 250.486.5739, E wildfloweryoga@live.ca Website: www.shantiwellness.ca
19 - 219 Main Street (above Fibonacci), Penticton, BC
Certification: Certified Kripalu Yoga Teacher Style of Yoga: Gentle, Restorative, Yoga Nidra, Prenatal, Postnatal, Fertility, Wellness, Cancer Survivors, Adrenal Support, Meditation. Classes: Monday through Thursday


Sladen, Carrie - Vernon soya_faculty

E frogsandblueskys@shaw.ca
Certification: SOYA 500hr. Teaches at Inner Light Yoga Studio.


Spicer, Sandra - Scotch Creek

E sspicer@ocis.net
Teaches above Yummie's Pizza, Scotch Creek, BC. Style: Hatha, Thai Chi. Certification: Trinity Yoga 200hr. Classes: Start Sept. 21st, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday.


Sprules, Shauna- Penticton SOYA Faculty

P 250.492.5909 E sanuahs@yahoo.ca
Certification:Salt Spring Centre of Yoga, SOYA, RYT500®. Style of Yoga: Prenatal and Postnatal. Classes: Tuesday and Friday.


Stoutenburg, Sandy - West Kelowna soya_faculty

E stoutens@gmail.com
Certification: SOYA RYT200. Teaching private classes. I will come to you in the comfort of your home. Reasonably priced. Free consultation. 250-707-1200.


Tomochko, Cindi - Wind in the Willow Creative & Healing Arts Studio, Penticton.

P 250.276.5308 E cinditomochko@gmail.com , #204-219 Main St. Penticton.
Certification: Yoga Teacher Certificate with Sandra Samartino, teacher-trainer for the past 30 years and recognized by the Yoga Alliance Association. Followed by a Dru Yoga Therapy Teacher's Diploma, Vancouver, BC. Cindi is currently teaching group Dru yoga as well as individuals at Wind in the Willow Studio. She also teaches seasonal Dru yoga series and workshops at Shanti Wellnes, 19 - 219 Main St., Penticton. Please contact Cindi directly for class information and more info on Dru yoga or go to her website www.windinthewillowstudio.com .


Trinity Yoga Center - Kelowna and Vernon
Jeff (Harshad) & Sonya Thomlinson

info@trinityyogacenter.com Website www.trinityyogacenter.com
Kelowna: 6-3818 Gordon Dr, Kelowna, BC 250-448-2512
Vernon: 3105 28th Avenue Vernon, BC 250-503-0212
Jeff, Sonya, and Naresh are professionally trained 500 hour plus, certified through Kripalu and Yoga Alliance. Classes are primarily Kripalu inspired. We are also offering classes inspired by Iyengar, Anusara, Yin, Ashtanga and more. Open 7 days a week!


Verlaan, Shelley - Enderby SOYA Faculty

P 250.838.0282 E verlaan@nowcom.ca
Certification: SOYA, RTY500®


Verton, Melissa - Vernon

P 250.540.9177 E blueeagleyoga@yahoo.ca
Forty years study and practice and 20 years teaching university levels . Studied physiology, anatomy, kinesiology. Author.
Style: Hatha, Ashtanga, Yoga Therapy. One on one personal practice, apprenticeships. Classes: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.


Vogel, Dariel - Westbank SOYA Faculty

P 250.768.0887 E kalyanidariel@gmail.com
Hatha yoga for swim teams, youth, seniors, MS. Certification: SOYA, E-RYT500®, IYTA, YAA, FKYS Classes: Tuesday evenings


Yoga Matters - Vernon SOYA Faculty
Cindy Horyza

P 778.475.5555, E info@myyogamatters.com Website: www.myyogamatters.com
4114 - 25th Ave, Vernon BC
Certification: Yoga Education Certification (200 hr), Yoga Parachaya, Yoga Pravesh, Kria To Art of Living (200 hr), Sri Sri Yoga Training, Meditation Training, Yin Yoga. Style of Yoga: Hatha, Chair, Yin, Yoga Nidra, Hatha Flow. African Drumming and dancing on Saturdays Classes: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.


Yoga Tree Magazine - Kamloops BC

Yoga Tree Magazine BC's Yoga & Welllness Magazine
For more information on Yoga Tree Magazine go to or www.yogatreebc.com or email yogakamloops@gmail.com or phone 250-372-9642.



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