I'm Amy

Let me tell you about how I got here

I had no intention of being a teacher.

Truthfully! I wanted to deepen my practice, so I took my 200 hr Yoga Teacher training to dig deeper into this movement medicine.

It wasn’t until I was nearing the end of my training and finding myself attending other studios in Toronto that I felt the call to teach. I never felt comfortable in a studio! But why? I’ve been practicing yoga for all these years at home, I have done the training and yet - I felt like such an outsider. I felt overwhelmed and embarrassed. I ignored my body and forced myself into shapes because that is what the teacher and everyone else around me was doing. My ego took the stage, not my heart.

So that’s how ary was born. My goal: to make yoga accessible, fun, and affordable for every BODY.

Yoga is medicine. It had helped me move through mental health episodes, body dysmorphia and an eating disorder, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and helped me find ME! All without learning to do a handstand.

Which brings us here - right now! My style of teaching is energizing. It is gentle when it needs to be, and challenging when you are ready for it. I love weaving in the history of yoga, spiritual aspects, and using the breath as a tool to deepen your practice. There are always options, modifications and you bet I will mix up rights and lefts but we will embrace the wiggles and connect to your radiant heart laughing along the way.

Certified in Vinyasa, Prenatal, Postnatal, Baby + Me, Prenatal Myofascial Release (MFR), and Reiki II ary has yoga & healing for all stages of life.

Amy leaning against fence, outdoors surrounded by greenery

An open letter to you

To my students new and old,

This is a letter to you. This is my promise, my expectations, and how I plan to honour you in your space and journey as you grow.

I promise to create space for you.

I promise to be an avid listener and observer.

I promise to understand your goals and help get you there.

I promise to make you feel safe.

I promise to never judge.

I promise to make it fun!

I promise you a super sweet savasana after every class.

I only ask you to come to class with an open heart, open mind, and open arms. I am here for you.

Let's do this!