ABOUT
Hi, I’m Anne-Marie - The Sound Yogi
Why I do what I do
I am an army brat, military spouse and a mother of two. I have moved many… many times! I know what it’s like to start over. I am also recently diagnosed ADHD and a mother of neurodivergent daughters. Repeated cycles of anxiety, depression, burnouts, chronic pain and epilepsy led me to yoga. Motherhood and some additional life traumas triggered some dark and difficult times with heavy depression and debilitating chronic pain. But my kids were depending on me, so I made my healing a priority - cue yoga and sound!
Learning to slow down, to go easier on myself, and how to regulate my nervous system is a daily practice, and a life-long process of self-discovery. I feel called to share what I have learned with others who may also benefit from it.
Part nerd, part spiritual gangster : I am a multi-passionate, creative, spiritual, highly sensitive empath, with a deep love of science and knowledge. My offerings thus tend to blend ancient wisdom, philosophy and spirituality with modern science….and news flash: They are actually saying the same things!
I aim to hold a safe and welcoming space for you, exactly as you are - to share the beauty of sound, movement and nature for self-discovery and healing.
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Forever a student!
I have a BaH in Health Studies Queens’ University (08) and additional Kinesiology credit from the University of Ottawa.
I am a trauma informed teacher and have completed an advanced 500hr Yoga Psychology Teacher training, and 100hr Yin yoga certification. I have completed Thai yoga massage Level 2 - Lotus Palm Montreal and several Sound Practitioner/Therapy trainings.
In addition, I have been working in the health and fitness field as a Personal Trainer and Fitness Teacher since 2007 and have completed MANY certifications and trainings over the years including: Functional Movement Screen, Olympic lifting, Pre-Post natal fitness, YMCA Cyclefit (spin teacher), and presented at multiple fitness/wellness conferences on safe spine and core training (based on Dr. Stuart McGill’s Backfitpro methods), and myofasical release/foam rolling.
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I offer a personalized blend of hatha, flow, kundalini, yin, and other therapeutic and energetic practices, including traditional and modern teachings - Basically the practices and knowledge that I personally use and find to be most healing and supportive.
I teach through an embodied lens, emphasizing FEELING and listening to your body’s innate wisdom, rather than achieving.
I focus on functional and therapeutic practices, in other words the WHY!
I also don’t believe in “levels” of postures: one expression is NOT more advanced or better than another, yoga practice is about mindfully choosing what will be most functional and nourishing in YOUR body, in THAT moment. In other words, I beleive in a purposeful and individualized practice, because everyone is built different and has their own needs.
Working with all 5 koshas - sheaths of the body, my goal is to empower, nourish, and activate your body’s natural healing abilities in a safe, supportive space.
