Our teachers
MYNAH strives to offer the best for the investment that you are making. We have carefully sourced out the best leaders and teachers and know that their knowledge, wisdom and insight will help to spark something deep within yourself. We are proud and honoured that so many brilliant teachers are a part of this line-up.
Faculty
Kate W. Mak
She/Her
Kate is so honoured to be sharing this program with the community and excited for the depth and exploration of yoga presented by many amazing teachers she will get to teach alongside with.
She is an E-RYT 500 and has taught retreats all around the world and has also been invited to teach at yoga festivals both on a national and local level.
Lauren Cowley
She/Her
Lauren is one of the magic makers, intent on living life more inspired. An E-RYT 500 yoga teacher, completing her Master's in Counselling Psychology with a background in figure skating, she will offer you the grace, courage, and freedom to return home to yourself.
She is honoured to share her knowledge of self-growth and mental health practices to support you to unearth the courage for transformation into the most beautiful version of yourself.
Guest Speakers
Randelle Lusk
She / Her
• Sequencing / Rare Method •
Randelle Lusk lives by her belief that "the greatest pursuit in life is to know and be yourself." To her, this belief holds significant importance not only for individuals but also for the collective as a whole. According to Randelle, yoga and its various approaches serve as the gateway to this self-discovery. As a figure in the wellness community, she has dedicated the past 15 years to exploring this gateway.
Throughout her journey, Randelle has assumed multiple roles, including yoga instructor, teacher trainer,teacher mentor, retreat host, studio owner, conscious business and mindset coach, and founder of Rare Method. However, her most vital role is that of a student. Randelle has invested substantial time in studying a wide range of subjects, such as vinyasa yoga, yoga nidra eastern philosophy, anatomy, executive coaching, counseling, somatic experiencing therapy, neuroscience, psychology, and breathwork.
In her teaching approach, Randelle draws upon the wealth of knowledge she has gathered both externally and internally. She skillfully weaves together these threads to create an immersive experience that has the power to move, shake, and reconnect individuals with their bodies and, ultimately, with themselves.
Though she's based out of Squamish/Vancouver now, Randelle very much considers Calgary and Junction 9 as "home" and cannot wait to come back and be part of this training.
Siomara Narvaez
She / Her
• Kuṇḍalinī •
I am a passionate woman who loves nature, full moon nights and of course Yoga. The practice transformed my life and I am dedicated to sharing its teachings and knowledge so you can transform your life and become the woman of your dreams.
I am a Colombian living in New York City for almost two decades and dedicated to teaching for 12 years. Teaching women and children has been the joy of my life. I feel honoured and blessed for having the opportunity to share what I love and most important for being part of the process of healing and transformation in someone else's life.
During my classes, circles, programs, and retreats you will find the teachings of Kundalini and Hatha Yoga, The Energy Medicine Technique, Reiki, Coaching and the guidance of a Moon Mother.
I am here to serve you.
Jilaine Beddoe
She / Her
• Growth and Development •
Jilaine is a yoga teacher, a teacher of teachers, and one of the co-creators of Junction 9 Yoga & Pilates. A born and raised Calgarian, Jilaine has been teaching yoga for the past 13 years. She has a deep love for getting to know herself through yoga, and in turn finding paths to allow her students to do the same. Yoga has been a constant in her life so much so that it led her to the co-creation of Junction 9, seven years ago with her business partner Kailey Beddoe. The studio is a place for her to share her love and passion for yoga, wellness, and community. Throughout the last several years she has committed her own learning down spiritual channels, energetic body, growth and development.
Mynah holds a special place in her heart, and she loves the container that teacher training creates in supporting students to find their own unique path.
Dr. Kelly Grant
She / Her
• Traditional Chinese Medicine / Meridians •
Kelly graduated from the Canadian Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Calgary, Alberta where she completed her 4 year Chinese Medicine program, earning diplomas in Acupuncture and Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Upon completion of her studies she travelled to China to participate in an internship at the Mainyang Hospital of TCM gaining knowledge and experience. Furthering her education, she developed a strong interest in hormones and fertility, receiving certification in the speciality of fertility care with the integration of Western and Eastern Medicine from the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine (ABORM), as well as completing her Doula and Yoga Teacher Training.
Kelly is the Co-founder of a Traditional Chinese Medicine Tea Company making powerful herbal tonics available for the general public. Sheis passionate about her craft and is thrilled to be offering YogaAcu Medicine, incorporating the healing components of both Yoga and Acupuncture together for a deeper healing experience.
Daniel Lawson
He / Him
• Functional Anatomy •
Dan was born and raised in Calgary, completing his Bachelor of Kinesiology at the University of Calgary and Master of Physical Therapy at the University of Alberta. He currently practices in Calgary at MYo Lab, a private, multi-disciplinary, out-patient clinic as a generalized musculoskeletal clinician and scoliosis specialist. Dan practices with a strict ethical code of conduct and places a heavy emphasis on providing precise diagnoses and facilitating carefully structured care plans for his patients. He preferentially treats using research supported, exercise-based interventions.
Dan suffers from adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and grew up experiencing a considerable lack of support and recognition of this condition. This fostered in him a deep motivation to help those with scoliosis. During his Master of Physical Therapy program Dan began training under one of the foremost Scoliosis experts in Canada, Dr. Sanja Schreiber (founder of Curvy Spine Clinic in Edmonton, Alberta), and eventually became an internationally certified Schroth Scoliosis Therapist in addition to being a physical therapist.
Sarah Harvie
She / Her
• Introduction to Yoga Nidrā •
As a lifelong adventurer, Sarah Harvie has been leading people on their inner and outer journeys internationally for over fifteen years. Seeking the road less traveled, Sarah has discovered great healing and wisdom from extended journeys through the wilderness and from her own deep inner practices of yoga and meditation.
Sarah discovered Yoga Nidra in its birthplace of Rishikesh India. This profound experience led her to pursue formal training. She shares her practice with others through Yoga Nidra & Asana, CranioSacral & Massage Therapy, and Wilderness Yoga Retreats across the globe. Sarah has been running Yoga Nidra Teacher Trainings for the past 4 years.
In Mynah 300 hour, Sarah is graciously sharing Flow into the Mind. An introduction to Yoga Nidra, the theory and practice. Nidra was traditionally taught by transmission from teacher to student. Let's embody that way of learning together. Sarah will cover the basic principles, followed by a lively Kundalini Yoga Practice designed to activate the body's hormonal systems. A moving meditation into a Flow State. After bringing the nervous & glandular systems into alignment, we settle in for Yoga Nidra - a relaxing dive into the SubConscious and UnConscious Minds.
Jessica Eccelstone
She / Her
• Touch •
Jessica has always been known for her giving nature, offering a helping hand, genuine connection and her passion about the body. An E-RYT 200 yoga teacher, 3000 HR RMT, also created Touch and Release a yoga based workshop with massage elements. Using essential oils and true connection, she will offer you an opportunity to unravel tension in your mind and your body even without touch.
Jess is hugely passionate about incorporating props like lacrosse/massage balls and straps to help you relive px and tension for your body so you can access a deeper connection to body awareness. She is honoured to share with you her ways of connection though touch.
Dr. Justin Tan - Functional Anatomy (biography coming soon)
Brad O’Donnell - Co-listening (biography coming soon)
Renee Mak - Dispelling imposter Syndrome (biography coming soon)
Tara Ikebuchi - Being your best self (biography coming soon)
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