Anna lives by the philosophy that "Life is not measured by the number on the scale, but by the moments that take our breath away."

As an overweight child and teen with a terribly body image, Anna finally took control of her life at age 22. Now a personal trainer (certified through Can-Fit-Pro), a yoga instructor (certified through Wilfred Laurier University/and Denise Davis-Gains of Atlas Studio), and health, fitness and wellness writer Anna continues to educate herself on fitness as a way of life.

Anna has studied yoga under Carolyn Weatherson of Performance Dance Academy in Guelph, Ontario and Denise Davis-Gains of Atlas Yoga Studio in Kitchener, Ontario. She has also been lucky to attend a workshop with renowned Ashtanga yogi David Williams, who studied under K. Pattabhi Jois himself.

Anna currently teaches Monday evening yoga classes at Atlas Yoga Studio in Kitchener, Ontario. She also continues to write about fitness and wellness as a member of the Professional Writer’s Association of Canada, and has been featured in Homemakers Magazine, www.FitnessGear101.com, Yoga-Insight.com, Pilates-Insight.com, TheBreastSite.com, Can-Fit-Pro magazine and TV Guide Magazine, among many others.

Yoga Teacher. Toronto Native. Hospitality Professional. Taurus. World Traveller. Artist.

“Happiness depends upon ourselves”
-Aristotle

The gift of yoga begins with the breath. To find the breath in one’s body is to experience a wonderful place that is inside all of us; one of awareness, balance, dedication, and trust. Through my teaching I create an opportunity for my students to explore this place.

Yoga found its way into my life in 2001, my dad taking me to my first class at our gym. Unaware at the time that this class was the beginning of my lifelong practice; I have since studied with a variety of teachers, in many wonderful places around the earth.

I hold a degree in Political Science and Communications from Sir Wilfrid Laurier University (Waterloo, 2006). Upon graduation I moved to Europe to explore its rich culture. When living on the Island of Paros, Greece I studied Zen Meditation (Zazen), Tai Chi, and Vinyasa Yoga at Tao’s Spiritual Centre (www.taos-greece.com). Tao’s is a unique paradise owned by three Israel families, with a Thai chef, on a Greek island, housing visitors from around the globe; it is a place of friendship, happiness, acceptance, and growth. My stay at Tao’s taught me to make more time for self study, reflection, and create balance in life through daily practice. In the busy Western lifestyle these concepts may often be overlooked; my teachings always keep their importance in mind.

In May 2007 I commenced my studies at The School of Natural Medicine and Yoga Therapy (Toronto). It is here that I was first introduced to Kundalini Yoga: The Yoga of Awareness. I am one of a small group of teachers that are qualified to teach this powerful form of yoga. Studying both Kundalini and Hatha yoga I have grown personally and professionally as a dedicated and patient teacher. I use my knowledge to create unique programs for my students who include (but are not limited to) Runners (Athletes), Children, Seniors, Students, Men & Women. My programs also further develop strong concentration, dedication, and focus as I teach the concepts of self study and reflection. Often playing music in the teaching space, my classes will not only energize you, but help you shape, tone, and strengthen your entire body.

I have great respect for the teachings of yoga and love to teach. When I am not teaching I am dazzling people with my exceptional service in the hospitality industry, running with my dog, visiting my family, swimming, reading, writing, painting, or cooking up a storm in my kitchen. Overall I love to maintain a happy and healthy lifestyle.

Welcome to Atlas Studio. Atlas is a group of yoga studios where many styles of yoga are integrated into the Atlas style. It is a place to come and safely explore, a place to go beyond your personal limitations physically, mentally, and spiritually. It is a place to feel comfortable and accepted for who you are and where you are at this moment; yoga studios where you will receive support in your journey and help to find balance in your life - lift the weight of the universe off your shoulders.

How are we different?

Atlas yoga classes are open to all age groups and fitness levels. We run our classes in 8 week sessions. You can start and stop any time, yes you are always welcome to join us mid-session. This allows you to integrate yoga into your life at anytime; we fit perfectly into your schedule.

Drop into any class or register for your favourite. Choose from a single class pass, a 8/16/24 class pass, or an unlimited semester or year pass to maximize the benefit of Atlas Yoga in your life.

Welcome,

Firstly, I want to express my deep appreciation to you following your Spirit’s desire to know Yourself. That is why you are here reading this text.

Soulutions Life Coaching and “Shortcut to Heaven on Earth” Course are the outcomes of my life time journey into the memory of True Self and my commitment to share it and guide you and others through this process.

If you feel discontentment, restlessness and a lack of satisfaction even with your greatest achievements feel blessed. The “Roman game” is no longer gratifying, leaving you feeling empty. Accept that there is nothing wrong with you. Your Spirit is beckoning you to stretch beyond to remember the Truth. Know that all is well.

Underneath of all your unfulfilled dreams and desires lays deep felt memory of unconditional love, happiness, freedom and oneness. Absolutely nothing else will ever satisfy you and until you return to the LOVE YOU ARE your life will always resemble that of the canoe trip moved forward by one-sided paddle.

Soulutions Life Coaching and “Shortcut to Heaven on Earth” Course is about you, about your greatness about your magnificence and about your power to have the life you were created to have.

Here is Your Invitation, welcoming you to the journey Home, a journey with no miles to travel, no problems to fix, no issues to solve. Who You Truly Are is not broken, only skillfully hidden.

Will you dare to see it? Will you dare to express it? It is your Life, it is Your Journey.

I am here for you, to direct you to fulfill the desires of you soul to end the pain of seeming separation and to experience ONENES again.

Feel free to contact me by email or phone

Try my 911 EMERGENCY LIFE COACHING it will get you back to wisdom and happiness ($80/hour) (613) 859 1131 EST Canada

Avah Sparks, Soulutions Life Coach

Reiki Master, Spiritual Advisor, All Natural Bath and Body Products

Reiki, Therapeutic Touch, Crystal Healing, Tibetan Energy Massage, Touch For Health, Ear Candling, Akashic Records, Intuitive and Tarot Readings, Paranormal Investigations

SERVICES

I am a holistic healer looking to provide healing, comfort and guidance to others without the use of harsh or invasive treatments.

I have been a Reiki Master for over 12 years and have practicing many different types of holistic health methods for over 14 years. I had the honour of studying under some of the best healers in Canada. While the majority of my sessions are conducted in the greater Toronto area; I have had the pleasure of conducting sessions as far as Virginia, Louisiana and Thailand.

In addition, I conduct Intuitive Readings, Paranormal Investigations and House Clearings. I have been featured on 2 TV Shows (Roger’s “Arts In B-Town” and YTV’s “Ghost Trackers”) as an “expert” regarding my paranormal investigations at the Heritage Theatre in Brampton.

Products

I am also the president of InSpirit Canada and create 3 signature lines of all natural bath and body products. These creations are hand-made from the highest quality all-natural products and with pure essential oils. You will never find any harsh synthetic chemicals or animal by-products in ANY of my products.

Doula

My name is Beth Murch and I am a professional Antenatal, Labour and Postpartum Doula in the Kitchener-Waterloo region. From a very early age, I was interested in pregnancy and childbirth - I was the child who told all the other children in the schoolyard how babies were made. I was absolutely fascinated by the fact that two people could make a whole new human being. While other little girls and boys were playing soccer and having tea parties, I was putting basketballs up my shirt and breastfeeding my dollies.

I have a Double Honours Bachelor of Arts in English and Religion & Culture, with a minor in Women's Studies, as well as a Master of Arts in Religion & Culture, all from Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo. My focus of study in university has been primarily on women's religious and spiritual experiences during pregnancy and childbirth.

I have received my training through the Ontario Perinatal School and the Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association of Canada (CAPPA). Through these organization, I have gained the skills to help women and their families enjoy pregnancy, express their birthing desires, help them achieve the birth that is safest and most satisfying for them, and to enjoy a positive postpartum period. I believe that a woman's emotional support team is as vital to her birth experience as her medical team, and through my education, I have learned techniques that help women labour effectively, manage pain, breastfeed and make informed choices about their care. I also lead Blessingway Ceremonies for individuals who wish to have their childbearing experience celebrated with ritual.

Reiki practioner/teacher and Complementary therapies. Personal fitness trainer, Life coach and also presently finishing my Pilates training.

We live in an incredibly busy society that often demands more time and energy than we like. As a result, we feel mentally tired, emotionally drained and physically exhausted most of the time. Energy healings, exercise and proper diet help you gain control, to feel energized, healthier, and more capable of handling life's demands.

One size does not fit all, that's why having individual instruction is vital to success. I tailor a routine that works with your body, mind and spirit.

I have a wide range of experience working with clients of all ages from 4 to 84. I also volunteer with a few associations. I work with the mature adult and those with general fitness and wellness goals. I also work with clients that have injury related situations such as lower back problems etc. My knowledge of in-group training/classes ranges from Stretch and Strength and Pilates. I can customize and individualize programs to suit anyone.

My focus is to assist my clients in their goals through a program that meets their needs. I work full time in the industry providing fitness appraisals, personalized programs, Private/Group Pilate's, nutrition and complimentary therapy. My certifications are maintained by annually attending conferences and workshops that allow me to keep current on developments in fitness and health.

My interests are strength training, swimming, hiking, pilate’s, special times with my family, friends and my animals, and keeping my body, mind and spirit connected.

Qualifications

• CanFitPro Personal Trainer Specialist
• CPR Rescuer
• Reiki practioner/teacher with the Canadian Reiki Associtation
• Life Coach
• Sound therapist
• Emotional Freedom Therapist
• Pilate’s Instructor – in training with Body Harmonics

• Reiki Master
• Shamballa Master
• Ear Candeling
• Cranio Sacral Therapy
• Registered Massage Therapist (RMT)
• Thai Massage
• Sports Massage
• Swedish Massage
• Pre/Post Natal Pregnancy Massage (Certified via Tri-Mesters)
• Onsite Mobile House Calls

Dorothy is a certified Foot and Ear Reflexology Practitioner who has conducted a successful, vibrant reflexology practice since 1997.

Dorothy is a certified teacher of foot reflexology, training students to become Certified Foot Reflexology Practitioners and mentoring newly certified practitioners.

She is the owner and president of Reflexology Training Ontario Inc., through which she: trains, certifies and mentors reflexology practioners and provides professional reflexology sessions to her clientele

Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine & Certified Personal Trainer

Aaron has recently moved his Naturopathic Medicine & Fitness Consulting practice from Toronto to Waterloo, which he now calls home. He has extensive experience working in different health care settings and has developed an innovative Corporate-Employee health program. Aaron continually strives for a healthy balance between social, physical and mental-emotional health factors. Though, Jen notes Aaron\'s lillte time invested in belly dancing.

Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, Doula & Clinic Owner

Jen's goal in founding the Roberts Centre is to create an integrated medical system in which people feel empowered about their health. Being a Waterloo native, Jen is happy to help her community and enjoys seeing a wide variety of patients with a special interest in perinatal health. Jen continuously strives to bring strength, health and happiness to the lives of her patients as well as to her own.

Krista graduated from the University of Guelph with a Biology degree. After earning her Naturopathic Doctor degree Krista practiced in Calgary at a multi-disciplinary clinic in conjunction with mid-wives and other health care practitioners who specialized in perinatal health and pediatrics. After 2 years of clinical practice, Krista, her 1-year-old Mason, and family moved back to Ontario. Krista is a member of the Canadian & Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors and the Association of Perinatal Naturopathic Doctors. Krista has a special interest in women's health, perinatal care and pediatrics. Krista is a natural and enthusiastic part of the Roberts Ctr. team-family.

Colour and Light Stained GLass

Franca Romeo is an Usui Reiki Master residing in the Barrie, Ontario area. She has been interested in Spiritual Healing and helping others for many years and is a true Humanitarian at heart. Franca's interest in Reiki began several years ago after receiving a reiki healing treatment. She was astonished with the healing results and from that day forward, became eagerly interested in learning more about Reiki so that she can share this wonderful healing gift with others.

Healing Hands of Reiki offers Reiki healing, crystal healing, ear candling, manifesting workshops, Reiki workshops, Reiki attunements and Reiki exchanges. Healing Hands of Reiki's main priority is to help others reclaim their well-being through blissful healing.

Gayle Smith is a Certified Feng Shui Practitioner and Educator servicing the Toronto Area. She is sole proprietor of Riding the Wind Feng Shui, and provides Seminars and Audits in hopes of bringing a greater understanding and balance to the lives of others.

Gayle obtained a Higher Diploma from the Feng Shui Research Centre (FSRC) in 2004. In 2006, she was promoted to Senior Certified Practitioner, and in 2007 became an authorized academic program educator for the 4 modules. The 4 modules were comprised by the founder of the FSRC, Master Joseph Yu.

Riding the Wind Feng Shui provides consultations both commercially and privately, and has recently added classes to its list of services. Riding the Wind Feng Shui’s mission statement is to reach as many people as possible and to help them understand the intangible qi.

Gayle offers a free meet up group to Toronto residents who have an interest in the subject and who would like an approachable way to find out more. This is accomplished through the commercial internet service known as: Meetup.com.

As a licensed Real Estate Agent, Gayle is able to help Buyers and Sellers get the Feng Shui Advantage. The Buyer receives the Advantage by becoming aware of the space’s dominate qi type, which can be an insight to their future wealth opportunities. The Seller receives guidance on how to better present their space.

Between the real estate services, classes and consultations Gayle hopes to bring the power of feng shui to the masses and to take away its misconceptions.

Gayle also holds certificates from Haverhill Insitute of Staging and Design, and Legal Adminsitration, and a diploma in Enviromental Protection Technologies.

HBSc., Licensed Avatar® Master/Wizard

What if I told you there is a set of tools that will allow you to re-engineer your own consciousness. Would you be interested?

I teach a powerful nine day self-evolvement course with a network of other Avatar Masters at International and Co-operative courses in the United States and Canada called Avatar- consciousness training that can change your life! This course is about you finding out about you and learning the tools to heal yourself and create the reality you prefer.

The Avatar tools are a synergy of exercises, drills, and procedures that when properly understood and used increase your ability to live deliberately. They are remarkably effective and efficient tools for taking control of your life. If you need to identify and resolve a self-sabotaging belief or behavior, the Avatar tools can help. If you want to create a harmonious relationship, or achieve success, or just reach a pleasant state of joy and contentment, the Avatar tools can help you. They are also effective for removing grief and stress from your life, restoring health, and achieving peace of mind.

In Ontario, I offer:

This is a very powerful 3 hour seminar where you explore the relationship between what you believe and what you experience as your life.

If you want more out of life, would like to feel more in control, more at peace and want to learn how, this introduction is for you. You will get some insight into how you are creating what you are experiencing and learn more about a proven technology, Avatar, that gives you the tools to create what you prefer./p>

Free Mini-Courses

6 other short courses: Basic Attention Management, The Will, Creating Definition, Forgiveness Option, Personal Integrity, and Life Alignment.

ReSurfacing® Workshop

2-day experiential workshop exploring attention, will, beliefs that are operating in your life and learn 30 exercises that increase self-awareness, free attention, strengthen the will, calm the mind, and results in a more expanded compassionate self. $295.00 plus $25 for 2 books

ReSurfacing® Workshop for Teachers in the Schools

Discounted rate for teachers. Teach your own students the same 30 exercises to help strengthen their ability to focus and concentrate, free up attention and to create more co-operation and compassion in the classroom.

Contact information: Joanne Pineau, St. Marys, Ontario

John Tanner is a graduate of the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy and is currently practicing at his clinic downtown Kitchener at Queen Street Wellness.

Queen Street Wellness
429 Queen Street South
Kitchener

Reiki Master and Yoga Instructor

I graduated from the University of Guelph in English and Philosophy and continued my graduate studies at the University of Windsor in Education. At the same time, I completed the Holistic Health Practitioner program at The Transformational Arts College in Toronto, gaining certification as a Natural Health Practitioner, Aromatherapist and Reiki Master.

Currently I balance my professional career teaching elementary school and instructing yoga and reiki classes. My greatest achievement is seeing the strength and confidence people discover from my classes. My wish for you is that you may seek happiness from within.

Sva Sukha offers vinyasa, prenatal, postnatal (baby and mommy) and children’s yoga classes as well as reiki and aromatherapy appointments to assist you in your journey towards wellness of body, mind and spirit.

I own and operate a health and wellness store. I also do reiki treatments and certification as well as Body Talk Access and courses and workshops on various health and wellness subjects.

Experienced Usui Reiki Master/ Practitioner in Kingsville, Leamington & Windsor-Essex area.

I am a Yoga instructor since 2006 and have helped a lot of people with thier conditions. I am also a Pilates Instructor, a meditation teacher, a Prenatal Instructor and have helped people with my stress management session. Just recently I have become certified in Reflexology as well as Shiatsu and am grateful for that as I could help people even more in a holistic way. I am offering Reflexology and Shiatsu in my studio Yoga Plus as well in the privacy of your own home in the areas Newmarket to Innisfil.

Certified Yoga Instructor & Reiki Master

Nancy Leach (Schaeffer) MAT, M.Sc., BMCP is a graduate of the Advanced Training of the Centre for Mind Body Medicine in Washington, DC.

A certified practitioner of Body-Mind Centering and Integral therapy, she has worked as a therapist for over twenty years and was Program Director at a Cancer Support Centre for almost nine years.

Nancy offers courses and counselling, with an emphasis on introducing people to the skills they need to live with greater awareness and wellbeing, through Mindful Way, in Waterloo, ON. She is the author of The Body Means Well: Empowered Healing.

Qualifications

• Mindfulness Professional Training, University of Toronto
• Advanced Training, Centre for Mind-Body Medicine, Washington, DC
• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Level 11
• Reiki Level 11
• Dissociative Disorders Training Program
• M.Sc. in Psychology
• Body-Mind Centering, certified practitioner
• Master of Arts in Teaching
• Teacher of Yoga

MA. RN. MT. FSP. AYT. FT.

1. Yoga, Meditation and Pranayama - Practitioner since 1973- Sivananda Yoga Vedanta in South America- Montevideo, Geneva Switzerland and ValMorin Quebec
2. Astrology - Practitioner and teacher since 1978 Geneva, Switzerland
3. Tarot - Practitioner and teacher since 1979 Geneva,Switzerland
4. Feng Shui - Certificated Feng-Shui practitioner and Clutter Management since 1989 - FSIC - Toronto
5. Jyotish, Indian Astrology Certification July 2000. Mombai/India
6. Ayurveda Yoga Therapist - Certification, Sivananda Yoga / Val Morin Quebec
7. Ayurveda Nutrition - Dr. Marc Halpern - California College of Ayurveda.
8. Participation in Congress and Conferences since 1983 - Europe, India, South-America and USA.

Astrology and Tarot classes on going.

Consultations in French, Spanish, Italian or English, only in person by appointment - (now 3 months waiting list). Email consultations after 1st in person consultation only.

Consultation Locations: Ktchener/Waterloo, Toronto, Windsor,and London,in Ontario Montreal and Quebec, Que. Others locations: Bs Aires in South America. Geneva, Annecy, Ravenna, Roma, Barcelona, Paris in Europe.

I will be in Rome from Sept.25 to Oct.11 2009. 2010 - January. Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro. 2010 - June and October Bombai/India.

Kitchener July 22, 2009

Anthony Santen, [CHt. Ontario Hypnotherapy and Director of Goo Fusion Inc., Markham, ON Canada] is a NGH Certified Hypnotist in private practice in Markham, ON. Born to Dutch parents, conquered his choleric outbursts with the help of Runes at the age of 8, at 13 he discovered future predictability and at 14 he tuned-in through self-hypnosis to bring about his first out-of-body experience. He now works with Clients to facilitate changes in their own individual situations through hypnosis. He has focused his research and work on regulating neuroendocrine balance and rebuilding self-image through Metaphor in Somnambulistic-Bridge Anchoring (S-Bridge)

Specialization:

• Fertility Hypnosis (HypnoFertility Canada)
• Neuroendocrinologic Balancing (Mind-Body Connection)

Rebecca Anstett is an eclectic blend of past, present, future, humour, and adventure. Although she has been employed in the IT sphere for over a decade now, her main passions are holistic health, history, public speaking, travel, and writing.

She became interested in alternative forms of healing in an attempt to balance out the stressors involved in a high-pressure, high-paced, information technologist’s day to day world. She was immediately hooked and has been exploring the worlds of nutrition, energy, and science of mind ever since.

Her credentials include:

• Bachelor of Metaphysical Science
• Therapeutic Touch 1 & 2
• Usui Reiki Master/Teacher, Tera Mai Level 1
• Shamballa Levels 1-4
• Axiatonal Realignment Practitioner/Teacher
• Emotional Freedom Technique Level 1
• Family Herbalist, Chartered Herbalist
• Registered Reflexologist
• Alissa Cohen’s Living on Live Food Levels 1 & 2v

Rebecca's current (and ongoing) goal is to become a full-fledged “YES” person – provided no harm is done!

Although she offers her services primarily to friends and family, she is available for encouraging conversation, motivation, and treatments on request. You may also contact her at any time to discuss web work.

Rhonda researches and designs thermal (hot & cold & ergonomic) therapies for people with acute and chronic injuries.

Reiki Practitioner (Usui, Komyo)
Five Tibetan Yoga Facilitator

Currently focusing on developing his ActiveWellness blog, Rick has been a Reiki practitioner for over 5 years and is looking forward to offering classes in the Five Tibetan Yogas in the KW region.

B.A., R.S.T. - Shiatsu Therapist

Shiatsu – Promoting Health and Well Being Shiatsu as a holistic treatment method focuses on both the body and mind. It seeks to discover the source of "dis-ease"; and aims to restore a natural balance. It does not just treat symptoms, it promotes total well-being. Shiatsu is both a preventive and curative form of healing.

I have been working with Shiatsu principally, and have explored many other related disciplines since my life-altering personal discovery of this powerful healing art in 1985. Since then, I have helped countless people in their search for better all round health.

Shiatsu is not just another massage. It is an intelligent, systematic approach to restoring and enhancing total mind-body health.

I can help cut through whatever is blocking you from feeling your best; physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.

Shiatsu also happens to feel great: refreshing, relaxing and energizing... all at the same time ... Amazing!

INTRODUCTORY OFFER: See: http://www.whyshiatsu.com/ for details.

I support individuals in transforming what is painful and difficult into meaning, space and new life. For couples, I facilitate connection with the flow of loving that comes from deep listening to self and other.

My vocation is communication. Listening for and conveying information and meaning have been the focus of my professional experience and training in counselling, journalism and translation, among other things.

I have training in Focusing and conflict resolution (Nonviolent Communication and Restorative Circles), as well as suicide and crisis intervention (ASIST). I have specific skills for supporting people through life transitions and with chronic illness, for supporting family and friends regarding substance abuse/addiction (including addiction assessment and referral), and can also address domestic violence and trauma.

I am currently a student in the Masters of Counselling and Spirituality program at the University of St. Paul, Ottawa; psychology and social work were my other undergraduate and graduate fields of study. I am a certification candidate for Focusing, and Nonviolent Communication, have studied reiki and the Tapas Acupressure Technique, and am a multiply-certified yoga teacher, having training in Kripalu, Viniyoga and Integrative Yoga Therapy, and practiced yoga since I was a child.

Since experiencing a serious illness in 2002, compassionate authenticity has become my guiding principle and life practice.