It's all about community
I am very passionate about yoga on all levels - physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. Our physical form is amazing and has the innate ability to heal itself but we sometimes struggle with the how. Yoga supports us physically and energetically and helps us back to being balanced and healthful.
Having my own yoga studio helps to fulfill my vision of making yoga accessible to every body. There is no one size fits all - we are all individuals with individual needs. We have classes in a variety of styles and compassionate teachers who are excited to guide you along your yoga journey.
Humans thrive when they are part of a group of like-minded people. The Highlands Yoga Room is a place where all people are welcome to experience yoga in a safe and inviting space. We look forward to seeing you on the mat!
~ Kyra
Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.
~ Henry Ford ~
Meet Our Teachers
Kyra Kubrak
500-hour E-YT, Reiki Master, Chakra Therapist
My approach to yoga is to be sensitive of the body, heart, and mind. By simply coming to our mats and breathing consciously, perhaps working with postures and perhaps not, we can begin to create a space where we feel safe and calm. When we can be more focused and start to let go of the world beyond our mat (even for just 5 minutes), we can begin to inhabit ourselves – not just passively noticing our breath and body but really feeling our breath and body. Then slowly we learn to how to take the feelings we create on the mat, off the mat and out into the world.
Amanda Candelora
200-hour E-RYT, PCY, APCY
Amanda's holistic approach to teaching yoga is balanced with humour and lightheartedness which will set you instantly at ease in her classes. She is attentive and intuitive in order to provide a safe yet challenging practice for everyone.
Her personal experience of living with chronic pain and her passion for teaching yoga has led Amanda to study with physiotherapist and yoga therapist Neil Pearson. She is a certified Pain Care Yoga Teacher and a Professional Pain Care Facilitator.
Andrea Jones
Registered Acupuncturist, Certified Thai Massage Therapist, Certified Meditation Instructor, Reiki Master, BScRN
For more than a decade I have worked within the health care system as a registered nurse. My profession changed my perspective on life and what I value. It made me realize how rich and fragile life can be. Through my own journey of health and being an intimate witness to other's journeys I realized that we need to do more to help people live rich, full, self empowered lives. I began to broaden my training to allow me to work with individuals on a more integrative level. I combine my western health knowledge with my ever growing integrative training to bridge the gap that exists in our current healthcare system.
Learn more about Andrea and her offerings at Videri Health.
Christy Gallagher
200-hour YT
Glenda Hinse
E-YT 1000
It is said that ‘everything happens in its own time’. I practiced yoga as a young girl and had a strong connection to it. Over time, I drifted away from my mat but when I reconnected with my practice after many years, I very quickly realized how much I missed coming to the mat. Not just the physical poses but the peace it brought to my life. What a beautiful gift.
As my yoga practice grew, I felt a desire to deepen my understanding of yoga and its effects on mind and body. At the encouragement of a dear friend, I enrolled a yoga teacher training program. I believe that two of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves are movement and kindness. We can do this by coming to the mat and exploring gentle movement and breath.
I am also a Certified AFLCA Fitness Leader. This allows me to blend both fitness and yoga - two of my favourite things!
Isabel Negrete Fry
RYT 200
I'm absolutely passionate about yoga and wellness!
I have been practicing for 20 years and after taking my first 200 hour training, my passion only grew stronger and I felt called to share yoga with everybody around me. My classes are for both the new yogi and the experienced one. I believe that our breath can heal and transform us. I also truly believe yoga to be a path to enlightenment and that it should be accessible to everyone.
I am certified in Yoga Nidra, Yin Yoga, Pre- and Post-Natal Yoga, Rainbow Kids Yoga. I am a Reiki attuned practitioner as well as a Barre Teacher.
Marianne Baron
300-hour E-YT
My personal yoga practice began about 25 years ago when I needed a low-impact form of exercise. Beyond the physical benefits, I stayed with it because of the numerous benefits, not the least of which was better sleep! I completed my training with Gerda Krebs in 2000 and continue to attend workshops and classes on a regular basis. I love to teach to beginners and I also have experience teaching Yin, Pre/Post Natal Yoga, kids, teens, and family yoga. I believe that laughter is a necessary component of a yoga class.
One of the things I most enjoy about teaching beginners is watching students become more aware of their bodies. There are an amazing moments in our practice when our unconscious movements and patterns become conscious. I love to hear about your ‘a-ha!’ moments.
I am passionate about energetic modalities and have trained in Reiki, Reflexology, and Energy Medicine.
Julius Jones & his Bones
Skeleton Extraordinaire
Like many of us, Julius has an injury that informs his yoga practice. Ever adaptable and adventurous, he enjoys the occasional handstand and ice cream cone. Julius is here to help with any questions you have about the bony body.
M'Organ
Organ Master
Did you know that 60% of your lung capacity is in the back body? Or that the word 'spleen' comes from Ancient Greek and means good hearted or compassionate? M'Organ has the answers to these questions and any others you may have about the body's organs.
Guest Teachers
Susan Sasvari
Pilates, Urban Poling certified, CPEP posture trained
Hi, my name is Susan Sasvari. I have been instructing Pilates for over 20 years and am Urban Poling certified plus CPEP (posture) trained. Currently I instruct both Pilates + Posture and Urban Poling/Nordic Walking in my community.
Having operated a matwork studio in Old Strathcona for a number of years, I was provided with a greater learning of myself and others, more than one can measure. There, on any given day, were Pilates and ball classes, fitness mash ups, running groups and more. It is always inspiring to witness physical progress in my students. Those 'ah ha' moments.