M.Ed., A.M.I., D.TATI, RKYT

Teya has been practicing Yoga for 20 years as an integral part of her life as a wife, mother and Psychotherapist. She brings a deep commitment to the belief that a regular Yoga practice can not only strengthen the body, but cultivate a sense of compassion for ourselves and others. Her classes are personal and she encourages each student to be just where they are in any given moment. She shares with her students her intention to enjoy the rich benefits of Yoga both on and off the mat. Students are encouraged to see their approach to the Yoga asanas as a metaphor for how they approach life. The hope is that students will gain a greater sense of alignment of inner and outer selves as they are guided into postures and given a chance to “notice” what they feel.

Teya is an avid reader of classical and contemporary books about Yoga. She sees the therapeutic potential of the ancient tradition of yoga as tool for greater self-awareness. She has been particularly influenced by the writings of T.K.V. Desikichar, Judith Lasater, Stephen Cope, Erich Schiffmann and inspired by her teachers Denyse Green and Esther Myers. Her earliest experiences in Yoga were at the Toronto Kripalu Yoga Studio during the 1980s. She recently returned to the Kripalu Centre in Massachusetts to revitalize her relationship with the Kripalu tradition. She enjoys sharing her approach to Yoga in her open-hearted classes.

Teya maintains a private psychotherapy practice in Toronto and has been on the faculty of the Toronto Art Therapy Instiute for ten years.