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Chang'e studio came together when health and fitness professionals Leanne Louglin and Sandra Brunner recognized they would be better working together as a whole. They saw the benefits of offering a place that encompasses all aspects of a healthy life and provides a supportive environment for growth and change. Both are well traveled and have been inspired by the places they've visited and lived. They wanted to create a place that is open to healing therapies from around the world; a place where they could bring their inspirations together in one place. Chang'e is from the Chinese Moon Goddess, who bestowed beauty upon her followers.
We are excited to announce that Seven Seeds Studio has moved to Chang'e, bringing a variety of new yoga classes to Chang'e. Sheila Cullen, owner of Seven Seeds Studio, and us here at Chang'e, felt that by integrating under one roof, the home community of Leslieville would be better served and supported in living a more balanced healthy and conscious lifestyle.
Leanne Loughlin, TCMP, D.Ac., B.A. |
| Sandra Brunner Sandra is a co-owner of Chang'e and a pilates instructor. Sandra completed her full STOTT™ certification in November of 2002, and has been a client of Pilates for 12 years. Sandra is passionate about pilates and has a very intuitive sense of her client's needs, which results in her clients having an effective and challenging workout. Her focus is on personal attention and the continuing progress of her clients. Sandra has extensive experience in working with competitive athletes, new mothers, individuals with hip replacements, severe arthritis, neck and back issues and people living with cancer. |
Sheila Cullen |
| Meredith Bannan Meredith's journey with yoga and eastern philosophy began over a decade ago when backpacking through Asia. In 2004, she completed Classical Ashtanga Yoga Teacher training, under the guidance of Master Yogi Baba Hari Dass. Meredith teaches a dynamic and therapeutic practice infused with inspirational insight. She encourages students to seek balance between strength and softness, so they can flow with grace off the mat and into the world. Her style is influenced by her own practice and training in the yoga traditions of Anusara, Ashtanga Vinyasa, Classical Hatha and Restorative Yogas, as well as the wisdom of Baba Hari Dass and the Krishnamacharya lineage. In addition to teaching, Meredith founded Illuminating Lives in October 2009, a yoga outreach program for refugees, and has played the role of manager and diector at many of Toronto's leading yoga studios including Rainbow Body Yoga, the Yoga Studio and Jivamukti Yoga. Her other passions include travelling and spending time in mother nature with her sheep dog Jamie, cycling or just taking a deep breath of fresh air. BACK TO TOP |
| Cindy Campbell Cindy Campbell began studying Iyengar yoga in 1998 to help recover from sports-related injuries. This method of Hatha Yoga has given her an understanding of the body, mind, breath and movement connection. She is a Certified Introductory Level II teacher, and has taught a wide range of classes from Foundations to Level 2/3. Cindy is deeply committed to her own practice, and is grateful for the opportunity to study with her teacher, Marlene Mawhinney, as well as other leading Iyengar teachers: John Schumacher, Manouso Manos, Father Joe Pereira and Zubin Zarthoshtimanesh. She is energetic, caring about students’ needs and compassionate in her teaching style. BACK TO TOP |
| Kat Final Kat has been practicing yoga for over 10 years, and what started out as a practice to increase flexibility and strength as a runner and dancer, became something so much more after suffering a severe back injury due to a car accident in 2001. On the road to recovery Kat was determined to prove doctors wrong when they told her she would never run or dance again. Through the use of chiropractic, massage therapy, homeopathy and yoga, Kat built herself back up again physically and spiritually. Over the years, her continuing spiritual evolution led her to complete her Diploma in Homeopathic Medicine at the Toronto School of Homeopathic Medicine in 2006 and eventually to Thailand, where she completed her Yoga Teacher Certification in March 2009 with shakti mhi of the Prana Yoga College based in Vancouver. Kat’s goal as a teacher is to help others realize their physical and spiritual potential by becoming more aware of their bodies and minds through the amazing practice of yoga. Her training in Classical Hatha Yoga emphasizes breath awareness, meditation and safety in the postures through correct body alignment. Kat’s compassionate, non-judgemental and humorous nature create a welcoming and fun atmosphere in which students of all levels will enjoy learning the art of yoga. BACK TO TOP |
| Terrill Maguire Terrill is a long-time practitioner of movement disciplines; as a dancer, choreographer, teacher, artistic director and community arts animator. She believes in the healing potential of movement, whether through dance, yoga, body therapies or other modalities. A yoga devotee of many years duration, Terrill has been affiliated with Seven Seeds Studio for the past 5 years and is delighted to be aligning energies here with us at Chang'e . BACK TO TOP |
| Michele McLean Michele started yoga in September of 1995 and the first yoga class she ever took was an Iyengar class and immediately knew that she had finally found the fitness regime she had been looking for. Eighteen months later, Michele moved into higher level classes where she started taking week long intensives and 40 day sadhanas (daily practice). She joined the teacher training program at Yoga Centre Toronto in September 1998 and began teaching in 1999. Michele has been teaching for 10 years and has achieved three levels of international certification from BKS Iyengar. She took her last certification in 2007 and is planning a trip to India in 2011. Michele continues to study Iyengar yoga with the two senior teachers in Toronto, as well as different teachers from Canada and the US to upgrade her practice and teaching skills. BACK TO TOP |
| Julie Moore, RMT After working with children in the social services field, Julie realized the importance of stress reduction in everyday life and wanted to help share this with others. She began the transition to the holistic health sector by attaining Level 1 Reiki, followed by becoming a certified Reflexologist, both of which led her on the path to becoming a Registered Massage Therapist. Julie graduated from D'Arcy Lane Institute in London, Ontario in 2006 and immediately after obtained her registration with the College of Massage Therapists in Ontario. Since then Julie has acquired further training in Passive Stretch Massage, Myofascial Release, Infant Massage Instruction and Pregnancy Massage. Julie's treatments are focussed on the individual client; combining therapeutic with relaxational techniques depending on your needs and preferences. BACK TO TOP |
Roselby Rodriguez |
| Maggie Thomas Maggie graduated in 2003 from Laurentian University with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. During her undergraduate experience, Maggie became certified with Can-Fit Pro as a personal trainer. She spent 3 years training clients at a local health club in Sudbury Ontario and then branched out to private sessions while working in the field of Ergonomics for a year. In 2006, she relocated to Toronto to pursue the field of Prosthetics and Orthotics through George Brown College. She graduated from the Technical Program in 2008 and is soon to complete the Clinical Program in May 2010. In 2005, Maggie was introduced to Pilates, by a friend/Pilates instructor, as a means to diminish her lower back pain. Maggie quickly noticed improvements throughout her entire body as well as significant pain relief, thus her passion to learn more about Pilates and pass its greatness on to others arose. During the summer of 2009, Maggie became certified as a Matwork Pilates instructor through the PhysicalMind Institute of Canada. She has been teaching here at Chang’e Studio as of September 2009. BACK TO TOP |
| John Veiga John began his Yogic path in the late 1980s with an interest in eastern philosophies including Zen Buddhism and Daoism. A decade later, he stumbled into Yoga, and was immediately intrigued. Since then he has studied extensively with longtime teacher Michael Stone, and more recently with Richard Freeman in Boulder, Colorado. John consistently challenges each of his students' potential; emphasizing breath, alignment and joyful approach to practice. His classes balance humour with serious inquiry and solid alignment principles with flowing grace. Students appreciate his eclectic approach that remains grounded in traditional Ashtanga and Hatha practices. If you are up to exploring poses off the beaten track within an Ashtanga framework, this guys for you! BACK TO TOP |
| Sandee Waite Sandee has been a long-time practitioner at Seven Seeds Studio and has recently completed her teacher training in Ashtanga at Downward Dog. She is a kindergarten teacher as well and loves bringing her knowledge of yoga to both adults new to the practice and to children. BACK TO TOP |
| Frances Wong Frances Wong trained in the various forms of dance, including ballet, tap, hip hop and jazz while growing up. Through her exploration of yoga and pilates to strengthen her dancing, she realized and experienced the many benefits of yoga. This led her to pursue further studies to deepen her own practice. She completed her teacher training in Massachusetts at the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health and continues to learn, practice and be inspired by a variety of styles of yoga. She is a true believer in the body's capability to heal itself and is grateful for the opportunity to share her love of yoga with others. Her classes incorporate mindful movements and exploring one's edge. She is known for creating a warm and sacred space for her students to practice in. BACK TO TOP |
| Courtney Wood With a passion for the healing arts, Courtney has studied many different movement modalities including Yoga, Pilates, Qi Gong, Tai Chi, and modern dance. Courtney currently uses the teachings of Yoga and Pilates as a means of leading students to deepen their awareness of body, mind, and spirit. She is a dedicated student of Ayurveda and a practitioner of Reflexology. Courtney has a degree in International Development and is a part time student of Social Work. BACK TO TOP |