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Ashley
movement / meditation
A firm believer that any movement practice must be tailored to the student, Ashley has developed a keen eye for modification, use of props, and verbal cues enabling each member of the class to experience the practice as they need it, that day. Ashley’s classes are an informed and creative moment-to-moment exploration of the physical, mental, and emotional domains of yogic and mindfulness practices.
All of Ashley's classes are welcome to drop-in and pay what you can. She is an advocate for inclusive and accessible wellness practices.
web: www.ashleyboone.ca
social: @ashleybooone
Reena Davis
yoga + mindfulness
Reena came to yoga and mindfulness as a tool in working through sobriety and depression more than 15 years ago. Since then, she certified through the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre in 2011. Having a longtime background in group fitness (certified through the American Counsil of Exercise) as well as being a Certified Mindfulness Teacher, she brings a little bit of everyrhing to class. Believing that all levels can work together she offers strength based yoga with lots of props and modifications in a completely non-competitive atmosphere. Classes are set to music, are a lot of fun and always end with a mindfulness mediation that leaves you relaxed and peaceful.
For more about Reena visit www.reenadavis.com
Damien
bikram yoga
After years of competitive sports and suffering with the resulting injuries, Damien was initially drawn to the healing properties of the practice. Damien now practices more for the mental and emotional stability that comes naturally with a consistent, precise and intense practice.
Damien spends a good portion of his time thinking and talking about bodies, how they move and how when used mindfully with good posture they function optimally. Damien teaches with an effort to bring a calming energy to his classes and hopes to convey that in spite of the series being physical demanding. There is a meditative side that comes with control of the breath and stillness of the mind.
Jamessee Moulton
acroyoga
With 18 years of gymnastics experience Jamessee has always been interested with what the human body can do. Yoga has taught him to shift his focus from what the body can do to explore how to get the body there.
Traveling across the globe to both practice and teach acroyoga is how Jamessee likes to spend his free time. In today's society of emails, text messages and social media, acroyoga brings back the human element and helps people connect with one another to work towards a common goal. With a focus on foundations, Jamessee uses progressive lesson planning to work towards peak skills. His classes are prinkled with games and exercises designed to challenge all skill levels.
if you leave the class smiling then you've accomplished exactly what you're supposed to!
Find him on instagram @jamesseemoulton
Email Jamessee at jamesseemoulton@gmail.com
Courtney Parsons
vinyasa yoga
Courtney was introduced to yoga at a young age in the midst of her dancing career. She found yoga at a time where flexibility and strength were an asset to being a competitive dancer. While her practice grew, she noticed the benefits that yoga had on her mental clarity and well being.
Feeling inspired and continuously challenged by her yoga teachers and mentors, Courtney decided to take the next step of completing a 200hr teacher training with Shanti Yoga - where she created a special connection with her teachers. Courtney aims to continue the tradition of her yoga teachers at Shanti by practicing asanas, pranayama and meditation. You will find an assortment of these techniques in her Vinyasa Flow classes at Halifax Movement Collective.
Follow Courtney on Instagram @courtneypeee
Dominique Potter
bikram inspired yoga
Dominique is a 24 year old, recent graduate from Acadia University. She started doing Bikram yoga when she was in high school to stay in shape. Like for so many others, yoga benefited her in more ways than just physical. She believes that the philosophies and practices of yoga are something to be applied in all aspects of life. After practicing for a number of years, Dominique decided to do her hot yoga teacher training with Evolation Yoga, in Santa Barbara California, and just graduated at the end of April. She stayed in Santa Barbara for the month of May to continue training and teaching, before returning to Nova Scotia for the summer. Dominique hopes to help others find the same mindfulness and happiness she found from practicing yoga through her teaching. She teaches 60 and 90 minute Bikram style classes and is very excited to join the family at Halifax Movement Collective!
Heather Dennis
yoga + pilates
Heather Dennis has been studying, practicing and teaching movement for thirty years. Studying yoga for thirty years with mentors Judith Lasater, Angela Farmer and Ester Myers her most recent study has included Anatomy Trains in Motion and Slings Myofascial training based on Thomas Myers Anatomy Trains. She has trained extensively in Pilates and holds dual certifications from both Stott Pilates and Long Beach Dance Pilates Leadership with Marie Jose Blom. Her work is ever changing and evolving to bring intelligence to the minded body. Her work is trauma informed from training in Somatic Experiencing and she uses a variety of props and sensory explorations to help clients find their own inner support system and the support of gravity through breath, movement and awareness. This fall she will be offering two classes at the Halifax Movement Collective. OOv Core and Balance training where we’ll use this unique and effective device designed by Australian Osteopath Daniel Vladeta to improve core stability and spinal elongation. The second offering will be Slings Myofascial training which explores the support of the body-wide fascial system through a flowing and precise movement meditation based on finding support through Pilates type core awareness exercise and mobilizing the body through yoga asana.
Maddie Maclean
ashtanga/hatha yoga
Maddie is a 23 year old yoga instructor who is also a certified cycling instructor, TRX instructor, and graduate from Acadia University with a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition with Kinesiology. She completed her yoga teacher training in August of 2019. She is trained in classical Ashtanga and Hatha branches of yoga, pranayama, and meditation. She enjoys teaching classes that focus the mind body connection and fluid movement with breath. Her classes are 60 minutes and accessible for beginning and intermediate yogis alike. Drawing from her other certifications Maddie incorporates a light hearted upbeat approach creating a safe and fun environment for individuals to connect more deeply with themselves and feel a part of a new community.
Find her on Instagram @madeleine.kate.maclean
Email: madeleine.kate.maclean@gmail.com
