Description
Louise (she/her) is a passionate and dedicated yoga instructor who completed her YTT training at Nook in 2024. With 17 years of experience as a classroom educator, Louise has honed her skills in promoting mental health and enhancing well-being. Her holistic approach to yoga combines her love of learning with her passion for movement and mindfulness, creating an inclusive environment where students of all backgrounds and experience can connect with their inner strength and resilience. Louise’s journey with yoga began in her early 20s, and she continues to grow with the practice, inspiring others to embrace their own paths. As a Type 1 diabetic, she brings a unique perspective to challenges and sees opportunities for yoga to be accessible to all. Louise is also an adventurer at heart, always seeking new experiences and exploring the world around her.
Sarah (she/her) has over 20 years of experience practicing yoga and has recently completed Nooks 300 hour foundation training as well as the Flow training. Initially drawn to yoga for its physical benefits, she discovered that the practice offered so much more—a journey of self-discovery and emotional healing. This realization motivated her to share her love for the practice and the positive impact yoga had on her with others. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes the importance of connecting body, breath, and mind, fostering not only physical strength and flexibility but also emotional and mental resilience. When she’s not teaching or practicing yoga, she is a busy elementary school teacher and mom to her mini.
Monica is a visual artist known for her use of the continuous line in her works to represent the universal connection we all share. She is no stranger to public art, and you can find her advocating for its importance within the community on guided tours as well as through her own large-scale pieces and installations located within Simcoe County. Monica was the recipient of the 2022 Emerging Artist Award for the City of Barrie and has recently received an Ontario Community Changemakers grant from 880 Cities. With this grant, she will continue her advocacy on the benefits of public art through her project The Transformative Power of Public Art in 2025.
