Guelph Yoga and Wellness Festival 2024

Meet Your Yoga and Mind-Body Classes + Workshops Team

Katherine Boudreau

Mindku

Katherine has been a yoga and meditation instructor for well over 20 years, creating and leading programs, classes and retreats for individuals as well as larger groups within the corporate world. She guides with a sincere desire to illuminate a path of awareness and love for self, others and the world. She is currently Head of Programs for Mindku.com, a company focusing on the delivery of a mindfulness-based workplace wellness program through the Slack application. With present-moment awareness as the foundation, micropractices help businesses cultivate healthy teams. 

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Dr. Yvonne Runstedler

Called to Love Consulting

Dr. Yvonne Runstedler of Called to Love Consulting has been teaching yoga in Guelph for over 15 years. She holds a 500-Hour Alignment-Based Vinyasa teaching accreditation and has taught a variety of modalities including yin, and hatha, but she is best known for her alignment-based power vinyasa classes. Yvonne’s practice extends beyond the physical  including elements of yoga philosophy in every class she teaches. When she’s not teaching yoga or working as an educator in her day-job, Yvonne loves to spend time with her nieces and nephews.

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Giselle Jones

Giselle L Jones, RSW

As an artist and educator passionate for social justice, Giselle trained police recruits and medical students to safely serve diverse populations. The first Director of Education for the youth literacy program, Get Lit, she guided participants through the marriage of classical poetry and spoken word. A 200-hour certified yoga Instructor and certified in Mindfulness Facilitation through UCLA’s MARC Institute, for whom she often lectures and mentors, Giselle has been podcast guests, and taught diverse populations, in academia, healthcare, legal and public sectors. After achieving her MSW, she provided psychotherapy for children and families in South LA, and for adults at The Center For Healthy Sex. Now in private practice, she frequently implements mindfulness practices in her work. www.gisellejones.com

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Caitlin Bovee

Pilates in Guelph

Caitlin Bovée is fueled by a passion for movement, cultivated since her athletic beginnings. Engaging in team sports, solo activities, and dance, she embarked on a fitness teaching journey at 18. While earning a Bachelor of Arts and Science from McMaster University, she deepened her expertise in movement therapies. Completing Matwork and Equipment training at Body Harmonics, Toronto, in her twenties, Caitlin specialized in rehabilitation, training with industry leaders like Margot McKinnon and Brent Anderson. A stroke at 25 provided a unique self-rehabilitation opportunity, shaping her outlook on recovery. Caitlin now imparts her knowledge, working with post rehabiliation clients and mentoring movement educators through Body Harmonics, aiming to cultivate success and fulfillment in the field.

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Leah Glatz

BodyLight Wellness

Leah helps women who struggle with anxiety and chronic pain get grounded and connected to their bodies and voices so that they can improve their sleep, moods, communication and decision making. She loves seeing people shift  from feeling frustrated, overwhelmed & burnt out from the stress & pain that comes from OVER-doing and OVER-giving, and watching the changes unfold in their lives:  more presence, connection, fulfillment and en-JOY-ment!

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Morgan Story

Karma Yoga Studio

Morgan is the owner of Karma Yoga Studio Guelph. She is also a reiki practitioner and Tarot Reader. Her passion is being able to help guide people on their healing journey through yoga, healing workshops, tarot, reiki and more.

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Renee Wesseling

Veedha Yoga

Renee a seasoned yoga professional with over 10 years of diversified yoga and movement teaching experience in the areas of vinyasa, flow, yin restorative, myofascial release and  functional based movement for elite athletes.   My passion for connection and bodywork led me to all of my trainings. I began my yoga study in Bali Indonesia and received a 200hr certification in classical Iyengar vinyasa under the teachings of Yandara Yoga Institute.  Since then I have devoted my practice to finding a deeper energetic connection and understanding of the body in all ways.  In 2021, I received my Yoga Psyche Soul 300hr RYT certification with Ashley Turner, MA LMFT, California, and certified with Yoga Medicine in Yoga for Elite Athletes.   My multidimensional approach to teaching focuses on strong, aligned, mindful movement that nurtures connection within all areas of the body and mind, one of acceptance, patience, love and strength. I meet each student or group with an openness, guiding and supporting them in all ways that nurture and empower.

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Priscila Lacerda

Rehab Pilates

I am a passionate person for the movement and the connection between mind and body. Academically I am an Osteopath manual practitioner with a background in physiotherapy, and also a Pilates instructor trained to use it for fitness and rehabilitaion. Plus I am currently enrolled in my PhD in Natural Medicine. In addition I have certifications in Reiki, Cupping, Taping, Lymphatic Drainage, auriculo acunpunture, New Germany Medicine (that’s the informative osteopathy and connects the symptoms and feelings), and others.

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Amanda Gazzola

Relove+Rise

What sets me apart is my love for helping clients to achieve the results they want by building a stable foundation from the inside out so that they can feel amazing, capable, beautiful and strong. I am the author of Amazon’s best selling book, Finally, a Diet that works for me and have been featured on Rogers TV a few times on the show

C-Suites. I also am the Host of a Podcast called Health in Guelph and have had numerous

Suest on it such as our MPP Mike Schriner.

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Alyssa Truelove

Chronically Fulfilled Life

Your endometriosis and fibromyalgia chronic illness bestie, Alyssa is obsessed with creating flare-friendly systems for chronic illness warriors. She believes in the power of leaning into your strengths and leveraging tools to treat your illness like the full-time job it is! As a coach and consultant, she’ll help you conserve your energy, prioritize your self-care, and create a fulfilling life that aliens with your values and goals. Tune into the Chronically Fulfilled Life podcast where Alyssa has honest conversations about navigating life and business with chronic illness.

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John Proctor

Earth Tones Studio

John Proctor owns and operates Earth Tones Studio, Guelph, Ontario. He builds drums and teaches workshops on drum making for a variety of drums, including Frame Drum, Ocean Drum and Djembe as well as a variety of percussion instruments. He also facilitates drumming and soundscapes for those who respond to the call of the drum beat. Our website is: EarthTonesStudio.org and our email address is: EarthTonesStudio@gmail.com.

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Dr. Katie Thomson Aitken

Tranquil Mind Naturopath

Dr. Katie Thomson Aitken ND is the Founder of Tranquil Minds, a series of educational and clinical programming for professionals with anxiety. Katie’s first book Create Calm: the Professionals Guide to Overcoming Anxiety is a best selling mental health book. With 10 years of clinical experience in treating anxiety and mental health, Katie’s passion is helping anxious professionals step back into the driver’s seat of their life, reconnect with their inner peace and move their decision-driver from fear to love. She lives in Guelph, Ontario with her family.

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Annaleeza Caputi

Natural Choice Medical Clinic

Dr. Caputi is a naturopathic doctor and women’s health advocate. Her clinical practice focuses on women’s health and hormones. Her main focus is in educating and empowering women to take control of their healthcare and to make informed, evidence based decisions to meet their goals. Whether it’s solving period problems, reclaiming control of your hormones, easing the transition into menopause or being preventive with metabolic health, she can help you dig deep, remove obstacles and create change with no quick fixes. We’re here for the long run!

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Ashley Mariani

The Rogue Therapist / Mind Online

Ashley Mariani is a distinguished registered social worker and a pioneering perinatal sex and relationship therapist with an illustrious career spanning over 15 years in clinical settings. Throughout her career, Ashley has made significant contributions to the field through her innovative workshops on breathwork and intentional cold exposure, alongside private events designed specifically for couples. These workshops not only highlight her commitment to holistic health and wellbeing but also underscore her unique ability to integrate physical wellness practices into mental health and relationship counseling. Her comprehensive approach to therapy, combined with her relentless pursuit of knowledge and her commitment to her clients’ wellbeing, makes her a cherished figure among her clients and a respected voice in the broader mental health community.

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Guelph Yoga and Wellness Festival

Sunday June 23rd 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Location: Linamar’s Frank Hasenfratz Centre

Available Passes

Full-Day Pass

Enjoy all that Guelph Yoga and Wellness Festival has to offer!

• Participate in as many yoga and mind-body classes and workshops as you like
• Sign-up for TWO free onsite health and wellness services
• Explore the exhibit all day

Sliding Scale Pricing

We understand that not one price fits all. That’s why this year we are offering Sliding Scale Pricing on our Full-Day Pass to reduce barriers to participation. Choose the option that best suits you:

Access For All Pass ($84)

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to participate in this event. This reduced-price ticket is designed for those facing financial challenges. Your choice helps us to foster inclusivity and ensure diverse participation.

Regular Pass ($99)

Secure your spot at our event with a ticket priced at the standard rate. This covers the essential costs of organizing the event while ensuring a high-quality experience for all participants.

Community Supporter Pass ($114)

Invest in community access! By selecting this option, you contribute to making the event accessible to everyone. Your generosity directly supports fellow attendees who may be facing financial constraints to participating.

Half-Day Pass

Get a taste of Guelph Yoga and Wellness Festival!

We understand that not one price fits all. That’s why this year we are offering Sliding Scale Pricing on our Full-Day Pass to reduce barriers to participation. Choose from the following options:

• Participate in either the morning or the afternoon session of yoga and mind-body classes and workshops
• Sign-up for ONE healthcare service
• Explore the exhibit for the duration of your selected session

$59