Our Team
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George Jakymyshyn
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Founder and Instructor
George was convinced by his daughter, Natalie, to enrol in yoga teacher training. He graduated and became a certified yoga instructor. Former owner of Yoga in the Creek and Hot Yoga Stoney Creek, George has now ventured on to co-own La Sana Yoga.
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Sandie Pizzuti
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Founder
Sandie is a retired senior administrator who began practising yoga in recent years. She found the practice of yoga to be a true gift as it relates to the focus of stillness, quiet and strength. Sandie’s desire is to share the gift of yoga with others knowing very well that the practice will support an improved sense of overall well-being.
Kim Le-Butler​
Founder and Instructor
Kim is a certified yoga instructor who has been practising yoga for several years. Kim was certified in her hometown of Stoney Creek, Ontario where she fell in love with all aspects of yoga. Yoga gave Kim the strength, calmness and peace she desired after many ups and downs that life has challenged her with.
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Ashley Albers
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Founder and Instructor
Ashley is a certified yoga instructor who has been practising yoga for the past ten years focusing on gaining strength and flexibility while learning to be more mindful. Ashley was certified in Palomino, Colombia where she thoroughly embraced and discovered her love for the theoretical, spiritual and practical aspects of yoga.
Reanna Klamot​
Instructor
Reanna is a certified yoga instructor who began practising yoga in 2015 and became certified in 2019. She loves combining meditation, music, and movement to deliver meaningful classes to her students. As someone who has benefited from the healing aspects of yoga and a holistic lifestyle, Reanna is extremely passionate about sharing her love of yoga with the world.
Jenn Steele
Instructor
Jenn is a heart centred yoga instructor, certified since 2018 and a student for life. She uses pranayama, intuitive sequencing and subtle energies to guide you. No matter what class you book with her you are guaranteed to go on a full mind, body, soul journey.
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Melinda Therrien
Instructor
Melinda’s love affair with yoga began a few years back and she quickly became one of those students who was in studio almost every day. She is drawn to the gentle, healing and magic quality that regular time on her yoga mat gives her. She has used yoga to the benefit of many facets of her life and loves to pass that experience along to all her students keeping the atmosphere of each class she teaches light and welcoming to all.
Yasi Gerami
Instructor
Yasi began her yoga practice at her mom's classes throughout high school but later decided to live in India, travel through Asia, expand her practice and search for spirituality and mindfulness. As a fine arts graduate and lover of arts, Yasi aims to enhance the joy of yoga, meditation, and mindfulness while implementing traditional instruments and sound baths along with Eastern music, philosophy, and literature. Yasi is a certified Yoga teacher from the International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta College of the Bahamas.
Ania Wazny
Instructor
Ania is a passionate and dedicated yoga instructor with a profound love for nurturing the minds of her students through the art and discipline of yoga. She brings the traditional essence of Vinyasa, Hatha, Kundalini and Power flows with a heart that believes in the transformative power of yoga for the soul. As an instructor, Ania thrives on the joyous challenge of adapting and innovating, ensuring each student feels seen, understood, and empowered. At the core of her teachings is a fervent desire to cultivate mindfulness, strength, and self-awareness, building a foundation for a lifetime of wellness and self-love. Every session is a heartfelt journey, a testament to her unwavering passion and belief in the potential of every student.
Tia Makela
Instructor
After experiencing the wonderful benefits from a regular yoga practice herself, Tia developed a passion for learning as much about yoga as she could. In addition to obtaining her 200 RYT, she also has a degree in HBKin and is currently studying to become an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner (M. OMSc). Tia combines her anatomy background with her understanding of traditional yoga teachings into each of her classes in hopes of providing opportunities for self-discovery as well as purposeful movements to help others feel balanced both on and off the mat.
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Chris Lauzon
Instructor
Elementary teacher by day, yoga teacher by night! Chris enjoys yoga for its physical and meditative benefits. Chris became a certified yoga teacher in 2015 and enjoys the connection yoga cultivates between body, breath and mind. He strives to bring creative and dynamic flows to his yoga classes so students feel tuned in to their breath and bodies.
Laura Ionico
Instructor
Laura is passionate about creating an inclusive and welcoming space for everyone to practice and enjoy the benefits of yoga. She was first introduced to yoga as a teenager and has been practicing ever since. In 2020 she completed her RYT200 through Ambassador Yoga. In her
classes, Laura encourages students to tune in and listen to the wisdom of their own unique body. Her goal is to create accessible classes with mindful movement to help students find joy and strength in their own bodies. She believes that everyone can find a style and practice of yoga that establishes a mind body connection and feelings of peace.
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Jade Gacic
Instructor
In 2004, Jade's journey into yoga unveiled its transformative power. Driven by a profound passion, Jade pursued a 200-hour teacher training through the Yoga Network of Canada in 2008, leading her to teach ever since. Jade's approach was further enriched in 2011 with Thai Yoga Massage training, adding depth to the tactile and beneficial aspects of her own practice. Each class Jade conducts is a unique blend, merging various yoga styles into a cohesive, dynamic experience.
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Brenda Silverthorne
Instructor
After years of long-distance running, Brenda began her yoga journey eight years ago when it was time to slow down and listen to the body. She became a certified Hatha Yoga Teacher in 2021 and focuses on tuning into the connection between mind, body, and soul. She guides her students using breath, meditation, and asanas to create a safe space to evolve their practice. Brenda's mantra in yoga - and life - is "Whatever the feeling, breathe through and let it be."
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Sveta Cosmos
Instructor
Sveta is a certified Yoga Instructor, Reiki Master & Sound Bath Practitioner with a deep passion for guiding others on their journey to physical, mental & emotional well-being. Her classes are focused on the balance & harmony between breath, body, & mind.
With a deep commitment to the transformative power of mindful movement, meditation, breathing & sound, Sveta blends the ancient practices of yoga with the therapeutic benefits of sound healing to create deeply restorative experiences. “Yoga teaches us to feel & to be connected with your body & mind. It is a beautiful way to come back to your wholeness."
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Stephenie Farrell
Instructor
Stephenie is all about movement, wellness, and feeling amazing in your body. With over a thousand hours of yoga training, she’s passionate about helping others connect with their inner and outer strength. Specializing in yoga for trauma recovery and PTSD, Stephenie also leads Yogalates classes at La Sana, blending the best of yoga and Pilates. Her classes focus on building strength, flexibility, and balance in a supportive and energizing environment.
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Ceilidh Barlow Cash
Instructor