Teachers and presenters

Aakrist Dongol is a breath educator and sports

performance specialist devoted to one principle: excellence is built through mastery of the fundamentals. As a lifelong athlete impacted by severe injury, he discovered that most conventional training overlooks the foundational systems governing true strength, recovery, and resilience — the most fundamental of

which being respiration. What began as personal rehabilitation in 2015 became an ongoing study of functional breathing, nervous system intelligence, and the development of his Peak Breathing Method.

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Drawing from lineage in Oxygen Advantage, CHEK Institute, MovMed, WeckMethod, and the disciplines of Qi Gong and Yoga, Aakrist integrates modern performance physiology with mystic sciences to fortify the biological foundations of excellence. Rather than chasing the “next level” through effort alone, he leverages the core architecture of human biology with precision to raise the baseline from which human potential continues to emerge.

For two decades Constance Bay has been more than just a home to Ali; it has been the sanctuary where her personal and professional journey with yoga began.  Since earning her certification in 2011, Ali has dedicated herself to the holistic well-being of her community, expanding her expertise to include specialized training in Prenatal Yoga, Yin, Alignment & Mobility, as well as professional accreditations in Nutrition and Hearth Health. 

Ali believes deeply that yoga is a deep personal practice rather than a “one-size-fits-all” experience. She is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where students feel empowered to move at their own pace and adapt to their body’s unique needs, and honor their feelings in the present moment. 

As the founder of Inner Moon Yoga, Ali finds profound purpose in nurturing her community. Her greatest inspiration is witnessing students navigating their own paths to wellness. She approaches her teaching with warmth and mindfulness, striving to provide a supportive pace where every individual feels encouraged, grounded, and empowered to discover their own transformative journey.

Sound healing is an ancient practice, that is used to restore harmony for all five layers of the human field. This is a meditative practice that uses intentional frequencies and tones to bring all layers into balance. These vibrations can help move what needs to be moved, clear blockages & support total body wellbeing.

Relax and receive the profound sensation of healing tones of the crystal bowls, chimes, drums, gongs- wrapping you in layers of vibration and resonance. This is an invitation into a deeper state of consciousness, an opportunity to unplug from the noise of the external world and focus within. As a mother-son duo, we create intuitive, heart led sound journeys- we weave this ancient practice into modern intention- creating immersive experiences that heal on all levels.

I came to the yoga mat twenty years ago as a tight and continually injured distance runner.  Expecting some light stretching, I was pleasantly surprised to find a full body workout that both challenged and relaxed my body and my mind.  I felt the benefits of a regular yoga practice right away, and was able to return to running.  

Following more than a decade as an at home mother, I wanted to return to work outside the home.  Following my passion, I decided to do what I love, helping people to find their fit body and mind through yoga.  

As an instructor, I am definitely not a subscriber to the "no pain, no gain" philosophy.  It is my goal to help students achieve their goals by providing a fun and thorough workout that will strengthen and tone their muscles while leaving them refreshed and feeling great. I like to include a sense of humor in my classes; I don’t take anything too seriously.  Yoga can be fun!

Everyone is welcome and I look forward to meeting you.

Cera is a wild spirit who has taught over 5000 hours of fitness, yoga and meditation-based classes to health seekers of all ages.  She blends Holographic Healing methods with sacred yoga techniques to create magical self-love experiences.

Christopher is passionate about guiding participants through various movements to stimulate that inner healing medicine.  Teaching you to maximise the use of your breath to guide your body from Yin to Power Yoga, Contrology to modern Pilates increasing your functionality, strength, presence, health and happiness.  '

Check out PoppaKerr.ca for all upcoming news from free/at cost classes to studio sessions and large outdoor pop ups connecting with the community inspiring men to engage with their bodies like never before.

Falen is a transformational energy coach who creates sacred spaces for emotional

release, nervous system supports and a deeper body connection. She will guide an

elemental breathwork journey—blending somatic movement, breath, guided meditation,

and healing sounds—alongside a separate immersive sound healing experience.

Through these modalities and more, Falen helps others navigate their own

transformational paths with ease and grace.

Her toolkit includes Reiki, yoga, and tarot readings, among other holistic practices.

Falen’s awakening into holistic health began after a near-death experience that

reshaped her understanding of healing the body. These practices freed her from Band-

Aid solutions, unveiling lasting vitality; and a radiant roadmap for others to follow.

Mikayla Chisholm is a fiery momentum & confidence coach activating embodied

transformation, bold leadership, somatic expansion & unapologetic self-trust.

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Mikayla works with souls who are done performing their potential, guiding them to break out

of outdated identity loops, collapse self-doubt at the root & activate embodied certainty so

they move, decide & build a life that feels fully ALIVE.

Yoga has been the very essence of my physical and mental well-being. It is my passion to teach and share my love for yoga with my students. 

I strive to create a welcoming and empowering environment for all.

Julia Dharma Long is aYRegistered Yoga, Alliance Instructor (RYT-500), a Yoga Alliance, Continuing Education Provider (YACEP), an Advanced Yoga Teacher (ATTC), a Kundalini Yoga Teacher (KRI) and a Certified California College of Ayuveda (CCA) Yoga Nidra teacher trainer. She is currently Canada’s only classically based Yoga Nidra teacher trainer (CCA-YN). With more than 1000 hours of training across hatha, functional movement, yin, flows, and classical practices, she approaches her work with the humility that “The more she studies, the more she realizes she needs to learn”   Julia has led more than 500 Yoga needs sessions internationally, privately and in groups. 

In classical yoga, Nidra, the aim is to remain in the brainwave state, the deeply relaxed, dream adjacent space just before sleep  Here, the mind is highly receptive, creative, and open to insight and intention, setting, without dropping fully into deep, dreamless Delta sleep.  

Classical Yoga Nidra is uniquely, suited for problem-solving, creativity, emotional processing, and sancalpa work, because it intentionally keeps you in theta, relaxed, but not asleep  Tap into your power to live the life you wish to live.

Relaxation to Strategic Visualization to seeds for Manifestation  

Rebecca delights in sharing her joys and passions with her Ottawa community! This includes yoga, sound healing, chanting, and embodied movement/dance, as well as connecting with nature and community in ways that are both sacred and fun. 

Rebecca has been a big part of Ottawa’s conscious community for the past 12 years, primarily organizing sound healing, chanting and ecstatic dance events at various yoga studios and other locations across the city. Rebecca also helped organize the Bhakti in the Woods festival, and when this festival ended its 10 year run, Rebecca initiated Bhakti Bliss - a not-for-profit organization that hosts the Bhakti Bliss Yoga and Music festival every summer (www.bhaktibliss.ca).

I'm an odd ball, I'm on my journey of becoming the best version of me, and I want others to know they are not alone. I want people to feel true love for themselves. I know the feeling of falling out of love with myself, feeling like I'll never be good enough. Reiki and Yoga changed my life. Through these practices, self-love and appreciation, I found healing, and I'm dedicated to help others on their healing journey without shame or judgement. We are all human after all.

Victoria is a holistic wellness practitioner and nervous system coach dedicated to helping individuals reconnect with their bodies and restore balance between the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual bodies. With a background in Chinese Medicine, she integrates practices such as Chinese massage, acupressure, myofascial release, breathing techniques, and somatic

healing to support deep, lasting transformation.

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Her work focuses on guiding clients out of chronic stress, anxiety, and disconnection by teaching practical tools for self-regulation, emotional

processing, and embodied awareness. Through 1:1 sessions, workshops, and transformational programs. Victoria creates safe, grounded spaces for healing and growth. Rooted in her own journey from struggle to wholeness, she is passionate about empowering others to reclaim their vitality, cultivate inner peace and live with greater authenticity and alignment.

I am a 500-hour certified Yoga teacher who empowers resilience and wellness through breathwork, meditation, mindset, and movement. Drawing on 30 years in corporate Client Success and a decade of teaching Yoga, I blend professional insight with holistic practice to help people find calm and confidence.

I lead community morning classes every Tuesday and Thursday to connect movement in community, lead corporate Yoga classes and am a dedicated community builder and volunteer. I continue to collaborate Preventative Health Awareness Events and Wellness Wednesday series with fellow Yoga teachers in collaboration with the Kanata North Business Association, offering a holistic approach to physical, mental, and emotional health.

My vision is to guide others to breathe deeply, open new doors, and embrace the adventures that await on their wellness journey. I am here to help inspire and connect you with tools and practices to stay well at any age.

I am also a proud PHAMbassador with the Preventative Health Awareness Movement. Become the CEO of Your Health - Follow on YouTube, Instagram & Facebook to stock your Preventative Health Toolbox!

Sara is an intuitive healer and spiritual teacher who creates spaces for people to reconnect

with themselves, their bodies, their intuition and their inner wisdom.

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She works through a blend of energy work, embodiment practices, and ceremony, and is

deeply connected to the Earth and the Magdalene lineage. In addition, she makes

beautiful wellness products that promote a holistic and spiritual lifestyle.

Monica Podgorny is the founder of WildRising and a guide who bridges the practical and the spiritual.

Tuning into her ancestral traditions, elemental wisdom, and shamanic practices, she has cultivated a nature-based and spirit-guided approach adapted for the modern world. Her work is rooted in the belief that we all hold an innate capacity for subconscious insight, self-healing, and soul-alignment when we slow down and listen.

Monica offers grounded, accessible experiences that invite community to form—spaces where individuals can reconnect with nature, their higher selves, and the various types of energies around them.

Guided by a deep curiosity for the unseen and the ancient, she has explored 38 countries off the beaten-path – immersing herself in sacred lands, diverse traditions, and the wisdom held within different cultures. Monica thrives in the unknown and learning through lived experience, where connections deepen, intuition sharpens, and real transformation happens.

Drawing on 15 years of experience as an international corporate lawyer, Monica has learned to balance intensity with intentional stillness—bringing a calm, grounded presence and a unique ability to navigate complexity with clarity and compassion. Through this integrated path, she supports others in uncovering their soul’s purpose, moving through inner blocks and patterns, and reconnecting with the wisdom waiting within.

I started yoga in 2015 to improve my flexibility, but along the way it became so much more. Through the practice, I began to better understand my body while also discovering meditation and how it can help soften my edges, create patience, and bring more balance into daily life.

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In 2024, I took the opportunity to complete my Yoga Teacher Training. My mind and body were ready for the journey, and it felt like the natural next step in my practice.

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After graduating in 2025, I stepped into teaching by offering free yoga classes on the beach in Constance Bay. As the summer progressed, the group grew through word of mouth, eventually leading to an opportunity to teach at the Constance Bay Community Centre. By the end of August, I was hired to lead a Power Yoga class there.

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I continue to teach that Thursday class and truly enjoy the students, the energy they bring, and the challenge of keeping each class fresh and engaging. In January 2026, I began teaching a second Power Yoga class at Union 108 in Arnprior, which has opened the door to even more friendships, experiences, and growth as a teacher.

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I feel incredibly grateful for where this path has taken me so far, and I remain committed to continuing my training, deepening my practice, and sharing yoga with others.