Sylvie Gouin
E-RYT 500 and Registered with the Federation of Ontario Yoga Teachers.
As a Student and Teacher of Yoga, as a Mother, Business Owner, and Registered Holistic Nutritionist with an active lifestyle, I am dedicated to the practice of yoga on and off the mat. In 2001 with Brian Oxborough, I founded Core-Elation Yoga and Massage. The name was chosen to emphasize the importance of correlating different modalities to allow for growth and elation from the core-out. My unique teaching style, based on my ability to correlate valuable "on and off the mat" yogic philosophy with an accessible yet challenging asana routine allows students to leave feeling physically, mentally, and emotionally open, strong, flexible, and completely refreshed. My intention is always to provide a class that will nurture balance on all levels – an opportunity for everyone to be reminded of the perfection of one’s individuality interconnected with all.
I am very grateful for the opportunity to have studied with many world-renowned Teachers, including Yogi Bhajan, Marshall Govindam, Gurucharn, Richard Freeman, Pattabhis Jois, David Swenson, Swami Vivekananda Saraswati and Gurumuk Kaur Khalsa, who have enhanced my life through a variety of teacher training's, workshops, and retreats here and abroad in the Kundalini, Tantra, and Hatha Lineages. Having had the privilege to study privately with Lynne Cardinal has helped clarify the philosophy of yoga and supported my ability to apply it to daily life. Private and group studies with Marcia Solomon have taken my personal asana practise to the next level and have allowed me to improve my teaching substantially. Favorite authors and audio speakers are: Georg Feuerstein, Ken Wilber, and Pema Chodron. I completed the 800-hour course on the History - Literature and Philosophy of Yoga created by Georg Feuerstein. Ken Wilber ( world renown philosopher) refers to Georg Feuerstein as the world’s foremost authority on Yoga today. He is the author of over 30 books and is an inspiration for anyone who honestly wants to take their yoga beyond the mat.
I am grateful to Brian Oxborough,my husband, best friend and number one anatomy teacher and business coach. I appreciate the many students who ask questions, share their experiences, and keep coming back. The continuous return is what allows for so much growth. I am incredibly grateful to my mother for introducing me to Yoga in 1987 when I was only 16 years old, and I have great appreciation for the the experience of India.
Although I have had a few part-time jobs (while teaching Yoga), such as nutrition consultant at Rainbow Health Food Store, teaching Yoga is really the only “career” I have ever had. I take great pride in being a Yoga teacher and aspire for continuous growth and teaching opportunities.
I have had a vegetarian lifestyle for the past 20 years. I believe in vegetarianism as a source of eliminating or at least reducing unnecessary animal suffering, green house gas emission, over-consumption of water and land, and overall health. If you are interested in finding out more about the why and how of vegetarian eating, the following book will provide great inspiration: The China Study
With the influence of Cathy Lewis, founder of iSisters, I developed a variety of programs to introduce yoga to the community at large. Programs for abused woman and adolescents trying to quite toxic habits have entitled me to receive the Community Builder Award from United Way.
My goal is to continue teaching until I am 108. Then, if tired, I may retire.
Martha Judd
Teaches Sunday 10:30AM Hot Flow and Thursday 7:15PM classes, and often will sub when Sylvie is away. She co-teaches the prenatal yoga teacher training and offers regular prenatal classes at the centre.
Martha has been practicing yoga for over 5 years and has completed her teacher training at Core-Elation Yoga studio with Sylvie Gouin and Brian Oxborough and 11 other incredible teachers. Yoga is a way of life for Martha. After many years in the world of business, Martha found her yoga practice a wonderful balance. A balanced Yoga practice opens so many doors and presents so many gifts. As a mother with her love for the outdoors and the sheer joy found within her children, her passion for teaching and sharing the benefits of yoga has led her to make teaching a dominant aspect of her life. Martha is dedicated to her practice and to bringing yoga to all those who wish to uncover the benefits.
Andrienne Prest
Teaches the Thursday 5:45PM classes, often subs when sylvie is away and co-teaches the prenatal Yoga teacher training
As yoga student and teacher, Andrienne lends time and energy towards enjoying the process of enjoinment. Her approach encircles a method of learning that is student-led and begins with awareness of breath. Previous professional experience includes extensive study around human health and childbirth. She is an active parent of two young adults.”