Meg is the founder of Namaste North and has been teaching yoga since 2007. With a degree in Physical Health Education and certifications in Bikram (Original Hot Yoga) and Vinyasa, she brings years of experience, knowledge, and contagious enthusiasm to every class.

Meg believes in your potential, even on the days you might doubt it yourself. Her goal is simple: to help you leave class feeling more connected to yourself, confident in your abilities, and ready for whatever comes next.

Krista has been part of the Namaste North community since 2019 and has been teaching HIIT Pilates since 2021. She's also the studio's General Manager and a busy mom of three!

Her classes are challenging, motivating, and always accompanied by a great playlist. Think pop singalongs, rock remixes, EDM, and plenty of energy to keep you moving.

Krista loves seeing students discover their strength, work hard, and have fun doing it. You'll find her cheering you on in class and making sure everyone feels welcome around the studio.

Zak's fitness journey began with living room workouts in 2011. What started as a goal to improve his physical health became a passion for strength, focus, and the connection between mind and body.

He became a regular at Namaste North in 2018 and jumped at the opportunity to give back to the community as an instructor.

Zak's classes are high-energy, fast-paced, and designed to challenge you. He encourages students of all levels to discover their strength, sharpen their focus, and see what they're capable of.

Debbie discovered hot yoga in 2008 and loved it so much that she became a certified Bikram Yoga teacher the following year.

Since then, she's taught around the world, from Canada to Australia, New Zealand, Scotland, and the United States. She's also certified in Yin Yoga, HIIT Pilates, wellness coaching, and NLP.

Debbie brings warmth, humour, and plenty of encouragement to her classes. She loves helping students discover their strength, build confidence, and have a little fun along the way.

Alanna discovered hot yoga in 2018 while working in the medical field and quickly experienced how movement could support her physical and mental well-being. She completed her Traditional Hot Yoga certification in 2022, followed by Yin and Restorative training in 2025 and Hot HIIT Pilates in 2026.

Her classes combine clear instruction, thoughtful modifications, and a calming presence with plenty of encouragement. Alanna loves helping students explore their abilities, build confidence, and discover what their bodies are capable of.

Jody is a lifelong fitness professional who believes that lasting wellness comes from balancing strength, mobility, and healthy habits.

With 300-hour certifications in both Hot Hatha Yoga and Vinyasa Flow, along with a background in CrossFit, strength training, and nutrition coaching, she brings a well-rounded approach to every class.

Jody focuses on helping students build body awareness, improve mobility, and develop physical and mental resilience. Her philosophy? Your potential is already there. Sometimes it just takes the right environment to discover it.

Effie has been practicing yoga since 1999 and teaching since 2010. With extensive training across multiple yoga styles and a background in biology, psychology, and holistic psychotherapy, she brings a thoughtful, compassionate approach to movement.

Her classes are calming, welcoming, and focused on helping you feel supported in your body. Through gentle guidance, modifications, and mindful movement, Effie encourages students to slow down, release tension, and reconnect with themselves.

You'll often find her teaching Yin and Yoga Nidra, creating space for deep rest and restoration.

Cat first discovered yoga as an ultrarunner looking for balance in her training. What she found went far beyond stretching, and she's been sharing that experience with students since 2016.

Cat teaches Flow, Yin, Yoga Nidra, VinYin, and Original Hot Yoga, bringing a lighthearted, welcoming approach to every class. Her teaching emphasizes breath, body awareness, and finding your own rhythm.

Whether you're moving through an energizing flow or settling into deep rest, Cat creates space to explore, reconnect, and enjoy the practice.

Melissa completed her Yoga Teacher Training in spring 2025, bringing a lifelong love of movement and learning to the Namaste North team.

A former dancer, figure skater, and Skate Canada coach, Melissa is also an elementary school teacher and mom. Her background in movement, sport sciences, and child development shapes her thoughtful approach to teaching.

Melissa loves helping students build self-awareness, embrace where they are in their practice, and enjoy the process of growing. Come flow with her!

Michelle has loved fitness for as long as she can remember, exploring everything from CrossFit and triathlons to jujitsu before discovering Namaste North in 2020.

She joined the Hot Pilates teaching team in 2022 and has loved sharing the practice ever since.

Through her own experiences with pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and life's many changes, Michelle has developed a deep appreciation for movement that builds strength and confidence.

Her classes encourage you to show up for yourself, connect with your body, and recognize your strength in every season of life.

Allie first stepped into Namaste North in 2014 and has been in love with the practice ever since. After completing her 26&2 Hot Yoga Teacher Training in 2022, she began teaching in 2023.

With a trauma-informed approach, Allie creates space for students to reconnect with their bodies, move at their own pace, and build trust in themselves. Her classes focus on how movement feels rather than how it looks, encouraging curiosity, choice, and self-acceptance.

Her favourite reminder? You are enough.

Amelia has been teaching yoga since 2020 and Pilates since 2022. Her classes bring together mindful movement, breath, curiosity, and compassion.

Expect a little sweet, a little spicy, and plenty of opportunities to explore what feels good in your body. Amelia creates a supportive space where you can challenge yourself, get creative with movement, and leave feeling more connected to yourself.

With a background in sports, fitness, and mind-body practices, Beth believes movement is about caring for your whole self.

Her classes range from slow, restorative movement and breathwork to energetic, challenging Hot Pilates. Whatever you're joining her for, expect thoughtful alignment cues, options that meet you where you are, and encouragement to explore your limits while enjoying the process.

Brook discovered Namaste North in 2012 after a little encouragement from his wife, Tanya. What started as a way to feel better became a practice he couldn't imagine life without.

After experiencing the benefits of the Original Hot Yoga series firsthand, Brook completed his teacher training in 2017 and began teaching in 2018.

His classes are hot, sweaty, and full of encouragement (with a little humour thrown in). Brook believes that showing up consistently helps us approach life's challenges with greater strength, calm, and confidence.

And yes, he'll remind you to hydrate.

Jessy has spent her adult life working in fitness and yoga, earning certifications across personal training, TRX, Animal Flow, Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, somatic movement, and therapeutic yoga.

With a keen eye for body mechanics, Jessy loves helping students understand how their bodies move and discover ways to move with greater ease and confidence.

She describes herself as a "yoga mutt," bringing together everything she's learned to create classes that are playful, challenging, and accessible to different experience levels. Expect to learn something, work hard, and probably laugh.

Jim discovered Pilates in 2021 while recovering from a medical condition and quickly fell in love with the practice. After experiencing significant changes in his strength, fitness, and overall well-being, he decided to share his enthusiasm with others.

He's now certified in Level 1 and Level 2 HIIT Pilates with Weights.

Jim's classes are creative, energetic, and full of encouragement. His goal is to help you discover what consistent effort can do and leave feeling stronger, motivated, and ready to take on your next challenge.

Judi joined Namaste North in 2019 and quickly fell in love with the Original Hot Yoga series. She appreciated how the practice encourages students to listen to their bodies and recognize that every day on the mat can feel different.

A high school science teacher and college professor, Judi loves understanding the science behind movement and wellness. She completed her Hot Yoga Teacher Training in 2022.

In Judi's classes, you'll be encouraged to challenge yourself, respect your limits, and remember that yoga truly is for every body.

Katie first joined Namaste North at the front desk in 2019 and quickly fell in love with the studio's energy and community.

With a background in martial arts and high-intensity training, she joined the Hot Pilates teaching team in 2022.

Katie brings big energy, plenty of motivation, and a supportive approach to every class. Whether you're modifying a movement or turning up the intensity, she'll encourage you to challenge yourself in a way that works for your body.

After nearly two decades working in emergency services, Kyle discovered yoga as a way to manage stress and find balance.

He travelled to India in 2019 for his first teacher training in Holistic Yoga Therapy and has continued studying yoga, meditation, and trauma-informed practices ever since. He's also a certified iRest teacher and RYT 500.

Kyle combines traditional teachings with practical, accessible instruction to help students slow down, reconnect, and feel more present. Don't let his serious exterior fool you. Expect patience, great music, and a few dad jokes.

With a background in dance and a love for mindful movement, Mariah brings rhythm, creativity, and flow to her yoga classes.

Her teaching combines strength, flexibility, breath awareness, and opportunities to slow down and reconnect. Mariah creates a welcoming environment where students can explore their practice, challenge themselves, and find balance between effort and ease.

Whether you're new to yoga or have been practicing for years, you'll feel encouraged to move in a way that works for you.

Nat first discovered the Namaste North hot room during a 30-day challenge in 2012, and her connection to yoga has continued to grow ever since.

She's a certified Vedic Meditation teacher, yoga instructor, life coach, and founder of Lighthouse Wellness, with additional training in restorative yoga, Yin, and grief-informed coaching.

Nat brings warmth, compassion, and a calming presence to her classes. Her slower-paced approach encourages students to focus on breath, sensation, and the mind-body connection.

Expect a welcoming space to rest, recharge, and reconnect, with laughter always welcome.

Olivia has been teaching yoga since 2014 and brings energy, creativity, and a love of movement to every class.

Her HIIT Pilates classes combine controlled movements, breathwork, bursts of cardio, and upbeat music to keep you moving and challenged.

In Flow, expect strong, fluid movements, detailed alignment cues, and opportunities to stretch, strengthen, and explore.

Whatever class you choose, Olivia encourages you to listen to your body, work at your own level, and enjoy the experience.

Robina brings nearly three decades of experience in holistic wellness and more than 18 years of teaching yoga.

Her background includes holistic nutrition, Ayurveda, massage, Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga Vinyasa, and trauma-informed somatic yoga.

Robina's classes focus on alignment, strength, flexibility, and body awareness, with thoughtful variations to support students of different experience levels.

She encourages you to explore the balance between challenge and ease, finding your own flow through movement, breath, and presence.

Shannon's passion for fitness began with her first job at a gym and led her to become a certified personal trainer in 2009.

After discovering Namaste North in 2010, she continued expanding her knowledge through integrative nutrition and health coaching before becoming a HIIT Pilates instructor in 2021.

Shannon teaches Level 1 and Level 2 HIIT Pilates, bringing creative sequences, positive energy, and plenty of encouragement to every class.

Her message is simple: it's never too late to work toward feeling stronger and healthier. The first step is showing up.