Mary Paterson
Mary established The Lotus Yoga Centre in Toronto with a vision for providing powerful yoga and meditation practices to enhance people’s physical and spiritual lives. For over 10 years, she has studied and taught yoga internationally in India, New Mexico, England, France, New York and Toronto. She holds international certifications in Kundalini yoga – including advanced certifications in: authentic relationships, vitality and stress, conscious communication and pre and post-natal yoga (all as taught by Yogi Bhajan) and Hatha yoga. Mary has taught a wide range of people in all walks of life. Along with her classes at Lotus, she has taught anxiety-reducing and relaxation techniques to those with cancer and oncology nurses at the charitable organization “Wellspring”. Mary has practiced Buddhist meditation in the Vipassana and Zen traditions in India and at the Venerable Thich Nhat Hanh’s Monastery in France. She has found these practices to be particularly transformative and beneficial – for her personal life and teaching of yoga/meditation. Mary holds a Bachelor of Arts from Queen’s University with a focus on Biology, Psychology, French and Art courses. She is also a classically trained dancer and choreographer with an extensive background performing internationally on stage and film. Her dance background enables her to bring great creativity, precision and fluidity to her teaching of yoga. While Mary teaches several celebrities, she recognizes the importance of equally valuing every human life. With her understanding that we are all deeply interconnected and all face the challenges and joys of being human, Mary enjoys reaching out to people in all walks of life. She is passionate about the powerful way yoga and meditation transforms people and is devoted to guiding others towards greater health and happiness. *Mary is currently writing a book on the pilgrimage she took to Thich Nhat Hanh’s Monastery in France, to be published by: Hampton Roads Publishing, San Francisco, in the fall of 2012. E-mail: mary@lotusyogacentre.com
Angela Hanes
Angela Hanes is a newly certified Kundalini yoga teacher, having graduated from the KRI Aquarian Teacher Training Program is 2009. Angela has been practicing yoga since 2001, with a devoted practice in kundalini, ashtanga, hatha, moksha and kripalu yoga. She is an avid runner and believes in promoting a healthy, holistic lifestyle, with a strong interest in natural, healthy cooking. Angela is also an actor, having received her BFA in theatre at York University, and is a founding member and the Managing Director of the independent theatre company Column 13 Actors Company.
Leigh Bowen: yoga teacher, Reiki Master
As an actor Leigh has always been interested in the human journey. As a yoga instructor she endeavours to guide others to relax external concerns and worries, turn their focus inward, and to connect with their true essence. Becoming a Reiki Master and receiving attunements in other energetic healing modalities was a natural next step for Leigh. She helps people remember that all of us are beautiful, powerful, Divine beings. We are supported and guided to fulfill our potential with the unique gifts we have been given to serve the world. During Leigh’s treatments, and yoga classes, you will experience deep relaxation and peace.
Jane Loney: Yoga Teacher, Shiatsu Therapist, Traveler
Inner peace = freedom.
Wherever I may be in the world I feel at home when I practice yoga. When I can help people feel better physically through teaching yoga or giving shiatsu treatments I experience happiness. Helping others gives me peace of mind. In my life I am mostly doing exactly what I want and in that there is a sense of unbridled freedom and joy. I love to experience the world in all it’s glory.
My most influential yoga teachers include: Ron Reid and Diane Bruni of Toronto’s downward dog yoga centre; Danny Paradise; Richard Freeman; countless amazing yogis around the planet; and of course, my students who teach me daily.
Katherine Duncanson
Katherine is an experienced teacher with a special interest in Naad (Sound ) yoga and meditation . In addition to teaching yoga, Katherine is an active interdisciplinary performer (music, dance and theatre) and teaches Voice and Movement Improvisation to many of Toronto’s most celebrated music, dance and theatre artists. Now running her own voice and movement studio she is in demand to teach workshops across the country. Katherine was a long time faculty member at the School of Toronto Dance Theatre and the Dance Department of York University where she continues to guest teach. Katherine is also a certified reflexologist.
