Stephanie is a yoga, meditation, and Qigong teacher based in Calgary, Alberta Canada. Her teaching style and philosophy have developed out of years of exploring Buddhist and Taoist studies, as well as through using movement, breath, and meditation as the primary support for her own physical and emotional well-being.
Stephanie's yoga journey started at the age of 15 when she began practicing Vinyasa Yoga to cope with adolescent turmoil. This curiously led her to India, where she began her yogic studies. Since then, her life has been committed to furthering her understanding of the connection between body, mind, and spirit.
Stephanie has been teaching yoga for over a decade and is trained in Vinyasa, Hatha, Yin, Medical Qigong, and Spring Forest Qigong. Stephanie’s primary yoga teacher is Sarah Powers, a co-founder of Yin Yoga and the Insight Yoga Institute, by which Stephanie is endorsed. Stephanie is deeply inspired by her Medical Qigong teacher, Wendy Lang, and her mentor in Chinese Alchemic Healing, Lorie Eve Dechar.
In addition to a degree in Religious Studies, Stephanie has a Bachelor’s degree in Education and a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology. Since Stephanie has become a therapist, she has expanded her understanding of the depth of the human spirit, which now deeply informs the way she delivers material and what she focuses on in yoga and meditation classes.
With over a decade of experience leading yoga teacher trainings, silent retreats, workshops, and classes, Stephanie is most interested in bridging the gap between ancient teachings and modern life to help people reconnect to what is meaningful. Stephanie views Yin Yoga, meditation, and Qigong as methods to re-awaken what we already know. Her teachings are based on the principle that empowering this inner knowing is the true guide toward genuine health and well-being.
Yoga
Enhance your focus by clearing excess yang energy and nourishing yin energy in this energizing practice. Explore Qigong techniques to connect with nature through your imagination and clear energy channels, light shaking, grounding practices, and exercises for the kidneys and spleen. This class previously aired on December 12, 2023.
Yoga
This Qigong practice helps to nourish the kidneys, which is especially beneficial for those who are fatigued or suffering from burnout. Move through a relaxing sequence with spinal movements and slow-moving Qigong techniques, including Reverse Breathing, Closing The Gate, Taoist Five, and Kuan Yin Washes Her Face. This class previously aired on December 5, 2023.
Yoga
This class takes a medical Qigong approach to support the lungs using breathwork, gentle joint movements, acupressure, and tapping. It’s an overall relaxing and slow-moving practice. Explore how Qigong techniques inspired by ancient traditions can help to support your well-being. This class previously aired on November 28, 2023.