Kelowna Yoga House

Teachers

"Classic postures, when practiced with discrimination and
awareness bring the body, mind and consciousness into a single, harmonious whole."

Iyengar Yoga teachers are widely recognized as being the best-trained yoga teachers in the world.

The certification mark is a trademark that is legally registered in Canada in order to protect the high standards of Iyengar Yoga teaching. It shows that the teacher has reached the level of introductory II teaching and is a member in good standing with the Iyengar Yoga Association of Canada/ Association canadienne de yoga Iyengar. It indicates that the teacher has committed to teach only Iyengar Yoga and will not mix with other methods of yoga.

As a group, the Kelowna Yoga House teachers attend regular teacher training weekends in Kelowna with Senior Level teachers from the Iyengar Yoga Centre of Victoria. As individuals, they travel across Canada and the world for Iyengar teacher training and workshops. They are committed to upholding the high standards set out by BKS Iyengar himself.

Considering becoming an Iyengar Yoga Instructor? We offer teacher training in conjunction with the Iyengar Yoga Centre of Victoria. Ask any teacher for more information. Pre-requisite: a minimum of two years of regular attendance in Iyengar Yoga classes.

Deborah Lomond
250-769-6413
doubledlight@gmail.com

Deborah first met Iyengar Yoga in 1987 . It was love at first sight . Deborah was attracted to the work because of its challenging, evolutionary nature and its capacity to open us to our potential. She credits her good health and lightness of being to more than twenty years of practice and study and is still passionate after all these years. Deborah has made 3 trips to India to study directly with the Iyengars, and continues her studies here with Senior Teachers from North America. Deborah presently holds a Junior Intermediate 2 certificate.

Melissa Perehudoff
250-762-7850
melissa_perehudoff@telus.net

Melissa tried her first Iyengar yoga class in 1991 to deal with stress at work. She began teaching in 1995 and successfully completed IYAC certification in 2005. She currently holds her Junior Intermediate 1 certification. Professionally she is also a registered Speech Language Pathologist working with children. Melissa has used yoga as a daily vitamin pill for the past 20 years to increase energy and positive thinking, heal sports related injuries and improve physical imbalances due to a slight scoliosis. She studied at the RIMYI in Pune, India in 2006 and 2009. She also studied with Geeta Iyengar in Vancouver, Penticton and Yasodhara Ashram, BC. Melissa knows that increased awareness in the body-mind connection can lead to positive changes in your life. She envisions a future where the “coffee break” is transformed into a “yoga break” at all schools, offices, universities & hospitals.

Krisna Zawaduk
250-869-8771 / 250-808-0039
nerolidevi@hotmail.com

Krisna always knew that she had to try this "thing called yoga". Since she first stepped onto the mat in 1996, she hasn't stepped off! Seeing the transformational effect of the practice over the years, she feels that the name given to her by her parents may have been a sign of her path to come; door after door opened, leading her into the field of teaching. She regularly attends workshops and training sessions with Canadian and International Iyengar teachers. Krisna has also been to India twice to study with the Iyengars at the RIMYI in Pune (2006 and 2009). Ever a student herself, she is blessed to be doing what she loves, and enjoys sharing her insights and enthusiasm with others. Krisna is certified at the Junior Intermediate 2 level.

Phofi McCullough
250-717-1625
Phofimcc@yahoo.ca

Phofi is a Yoga enthusiast who has practised the teachings of Mr. BKS Iyengar since 1989. She holds the Introductory I, II level certificate and is working towards the next level: Junior Intermediate I. She has been twice to Pune, India to study under the tutelage of Geeta Iyengar.

Tracy Forsythe
250-862-2007
t8forsythe@hotmail.com

Tracy began her journey on the yogic path seeking help with a health challenge, and through her practice has experienced many of the benefits that yoga can offer. For the past several years, Tracy has been pursuing her interest more specifically in Iyengar Yoga. In 2007, Tracy moved to Kelowna and discovered The Kelowna Yoga House. Taking classes at this wonderful studio from the dedicated teachers inspired her to pursue further training in the Iyengar method. Tracy is now finishing her second year of the Iyengar Yoga Teacher Training Program and was certified as a Level 1 teacher in November 2010.

Darcia Fenton
250-878-2456
darciafenton@shaw.ca

Darcia Fenton's passion is yoga and has infused her enthusiasm with students for over 10 years. Darcia began her yoga journey 16 years ago in 1995 after observing a yogi on the beach, knowing the inner calm and awareness that he displayed could not be purchased, Darcia signed up for her first yoga class and has never looked back. Darcia has taken many workshops, intensives, and continues taking teacher training with senior teachers from around the world. In 2005 & 2007 she studied at the Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute in India with the Iyengars. Darcia's approach is energetic and compassionate, with focus on body, breath and soul. She inspires her students to have yoga as part of their daily life to help increase self awareness. Darcia is certified at the Intermediate Junior I level.

Meditation group contact: Laurie DeBray
250-764-1022