MEET OUR PRESIDENT:
JOSEE
Josee joined the UBCO Yoga club in 2016 in her first year of undergrad. Through the club, she really found her passion for yoga. Fast forward to today - Josee is now the President of the club and aims to bring accessible yoga to the UBCO Community. Josee began her Yoga Teacher Training under Sarah Daniels (former UBCO Yoga Club President) in 2018 and graduated in March 2019 and has been teaching ever since. With an in depth understanding of the connection between mind, body, and soul, Josee offer a relevant and realistic approach in her teaching, guiding and giving her students all the tools they need to deepen their own personal practice.
ANA
Ana is new to yoga and to the UBCO Yoga Club. She is in her second year of a Bachelor of Human Kinetics. Growing up in Mexico she didn’t think about practicing yoga, but during the summer she recently discovered a new interest in it. She now avidly practices and is excited to get involved in the upcoming club activities and welcoming new members.
AZARIA
Azaria is a second-year Biology Major from Fort St John, BC. She has been practicing yoga for 5 years now, and is super excited to be the Social Media Coordinator this year. Besides yoga, Azaria loves being outside, drawing and painting. She can’t wait to meet everybody at different events this year!
KAITLIN
Kaitlin joined the UBCO yoga club in 2020. She is in her second year of working towards a BSc. Psychology with a minor in sociology. She has been practicing yoga recreationally for three years and just recently decided to put this towards a group effort. She looks forward to what this year will offer for UBCO Yoga Club.
KT
KT started practicing yoga at a young age alongside intensive dance training as a source of physical, mental, and spiritual repair. Being exposed to practices in North America inspired her to dive more into the origins of yoga, which ultimately motivated her to visit Nepal and complete her teacher training in hatha & vinyasa in April, 2019. Since starting that journey, KT has researched yoga throughout Asia and expanded her exploration of yoga practice and philosophy through the role of a teacher.
LOUIS
Louis is a fourth year Zoology & French student who goes by the pronouns he, him and his. He is currently completing veterinary school applications and aims to graduate in December 2020.
Some fun facts: he used to do professional freestyle ski, he is a diving and horse riding teacher, he is an exec of the Rock 'N' Roll Club and also is a Peer Mentor. Additionally, Louis is a qualified US Ranger and warden of the Kruger National Park. He plays piano, sings as a bass in operas and has been producing music and DJing for over eight years .
MICHELLE
Michelle joined the UBCO Yoga Club team as an instructor last year, when she moved to Kelowna to begin the Master of Social Work program at UBCO. Michelle’s love for yoga first began when she discovered the Yoga Club at Queen’s University during her undergrad. In 2019, Michelle travelled to Darjeeling, India to complete her 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher Training in the Himalayas. Michelle is very excited to continue her journey with the UBCO Yoga Club this year and share her love of yoga with others.
OLIVIA
Olivia’s abundant passion for health and well-being lead her to seek interest in yoga and meditation practices. Last year, she attended a variety of yoga programs at UBC Okanagan which motivated her to join the UBCO Yoga Club Executive Team. Olivia is currently a second-year student majoring in Medical Molecular Biology with a potential minor in Psychology. She is thrilled to creatively help plan and participate in upcoming events for the 2020/2021 academic year.
SENJA
Senja joined the UBCO yoga club in 2019. This year she decided to step up her involvement and become an executive. She is in her fourth and final year of her BSc. Psychology. Senja began practicing yoga five years ago and completed her 200 hour yoga teacher training with Elevate Yoga Okanagan in December 2020. She enjoys teaching power, slow flow, and vinyasa classes! When Senja is not on her mat, you can find her hiking, snowboarding, reading, taking photos, or socializing.
JULIET
Juliet is a Human Kinetics grad from UBCO and is currently in the master of social work program. She was trained in Kripalu yoga in 2017 and also has trauma-informed yoga training through Yoga Outreach. Juliet works as a paramedic and so her yoga practice brings balance back into her life. She loves to teach a slow-paced restorative/yin style class that lets you slow down and tune into your body. Just a warning before you take her class: be ready not to take yourself too seriously because humor is the only way that she gets through stretching. . When she’s not out hiking with her puppy or backcountry camping, you might find her doing jiu jitsu where she practices her ninja skills.
