Yoga Instructors

Liza Fawcett completed her 200 hour Teacher Training Program at Welkin Yogalife in 2008. She is also a graduate of the Meditation for Your Type Training Program. Liza loves attending yoga and Nia classes as a way of learning and growing as a teacher and student. Currently she teaches Yin Yoga on Saturdays, and also enjoys teaching corporate Yoga classes. When she is not teaching or practicing yoga she enjoys spending time with her daughter, and studying for a Bachelor of Social Work. She also enjoys meditation, walking in nature, running and just being active.

Jake Mann is a graduate of Welkin YogaLife's Teacher Training Program and is currently enrolled in the Comprehensive Yoga Therapy Program. Jake also recently completed a Level I Reiki Certification and is always looking to deepen his knowledge of yoga and other spiritual pursuits for the benefit of himself and his students.

Currently Jake teaches Classical Light and Yoga Jams, and also offers private lessons for a wide range of abilities. Jake enjoys the opportunity to offer yoga to others, as teaching helps his own personal growth. When he is not involved with yoga, Jake enjoys playing music and strengthening the yoga community here at Welkin Yogalife.

Jake Mann completed his Level I Usui Reiki training in June 2011 and is practicing to complete his Level II training in the summer of 2012. Reiki is the practice of laying hands on a person through a patterned progression of hand positions for use both in the treatment of others and in self-treatment.

Ronna is a graduate of Welkin YogaLife's Teacher Training and Self-Realization Program, and is currently enrolled in the Comprehensive Yoga Therapist Training Program. The health issue which led her to yoga provided the opportunity for her to realize the many benefits of yoga on all levels of being. Through continuing practice and teaching she hopes to help others and further her self-growth. Ronna currently teaches a Therapeutic Yoga and Meditation class and enjoys walking in nature, reading, spending time with family and friends, and supporting the yoga community.

It was a love of movement and dance that initially inspired Kristin Cleland to try the practice of Asana. But it was becoming pregnant and starting up pre-natal Yoga classes at Welkin Yogalife that steered Kristin towards a deeper relationship with Yoga. After discovering the peace, mindfulness & empowerment within that Yoga helps us to cultivate, Kristin was inspired to share the beauty of Yoga with others.

After a few months of settling into motherhood, Kristin journeyed through Welkin's one year self realization & Yoga teacher training program. The community & sense of self discovered through the program made for a smooth transition into offering classes. Kristin's Joyful, Earthy energy and her passion for movement shines through in her Yoga & Hoopdance classes, leaving those who attend with a sense of peaceful inner being and upliftedness in the body. After two years of facilitating classes, Kristin's teaching practice is now known as "Mandala Yoga" and her classes can be found at various studios in Brantford & Paris. When off the mat, you may find Kristin singing, dancing, building hula hoops and playing with her daughter River.

"Yoga teaches us to place faith, wellness and clarity as our foundation, so that we may receive all of life's struggles or changes as an opportunity for healing and growth! I joyfully look forwards to seeing you on the mat! Peace!"