Our Team

We are blessed to have a wonderful family of highly qualified and passionate teachers at Elements.

Learn more about our amazing instructors here!

Dianne

Teacher/Co-owner

The wonders of yoga have woven their way through my life for the past 40-plus years, but it was at my first Moksha class in 2006 when I knew I had discovered something truly extraordinary. The challenge of the posture sequences, the intensity of the heat, and the welcoming and comfortable atmosphere of the studio, all balanced perfectly upon a strong and nurturing community foundation. Here, I found my oasis.

In November of that same year, personal tragedy rocked my world to its roots, and the subsequent struggle to regain my footing has been enormous and at times, seemingly impossible. My hot yoga practice offered me serenity and gentle support and plays an integral part in my ongoing healing process that continues to this day.

I joined the Energy Exchange (Trade) Program because I wanted to delve deeper into the amazing community I had found. Then, with the encouragement of my family and my friends, I travelled on my own to Kerala, India in February 2010 where I proudly completed the 4-week Intensive Moksha (now Modo) Teacher Training Program. From there, I travelled north to explore the spiritually rich ancient city of Varanasi on the River Ganges, the colourful and enchanting capital of Delhi, and the awe-inspiring Taj Mahal. It was my first solo trip anywhere. And what a remarkable chapter it was for me.

Upon my return from this remarkable life experience, I was over-the-moon to join the teaching crew of Modo Yoga London (now Elements). Three years later, I completed the Modo Flow Training in Montréal. In July of 2017 and 2019, I was blessed and honoured to experience Yin Teacher Trainings in California with Paul and Suzee Grilley. I have also completed Trauma-Informed Yoga Training.

Beyond yoga, I find pleasure in reading (ravenously!), travelling, foreign and indie films, and walking along the water’s edge in my lakeside village.

Amanda

Modo Yoga London has been my foundation through a life-changing journey and experience towards wellness. I have been a part of the Modo Community since 2015, starting out by practicing as a student and a volunteer through the Energy Exchange Program at both studios.

In July 2019, I travelled to Kelowna, B.C. to complete the amazing 4-week Modo Yoga Teacher Training Program. This step in my journey was a profound experience that pushed me emotionally, physically and mentally. I am so very grateful to have had the opportunity to strengthen my practice so that I may be able to share the practice of yoga with others.

I believe that practicing yoga can be a form of peaceful social activism. When you come to your mat you can cultivate peace and empowerment within. You are then able to go out into the world and have a profound impact on others and the environment. This ultimately makes the world a better place for all.

I am so excited to lead you through the Modo sequence, and I am filled with gratitude to share with you the physical, mental, and emotional benefits of yoga.

Ashley

Yoga was not love at first down dog for me! The first few times I made it onto my mat in the basement of my university athletic centre, I counted down the minutes until class was over. I think I only made it to a handful of classes that session before giving up on it for another few years.

Then, with the urging of a friend and a 30-day challenge at our local yoga studio, I gave it another go. Although the heat of the room and the poses that seemed impossible were challenging, I am thankful I tuned into the way my body felt after class to keep me going back. That sense of post-class calm drew me to my mat for the next 10+ years before deciding it was time to take yoga teacher training in 2017. Although life had a few other plans for me first, the desire to teach came back while working as the Trade Program Coordinator at Elements. It never failed to amaze me (and still doesn’t to this day) when I witnessed a student walk into class feeling angry, sad, frazzled, etc. and watch them float out of the studio 60 minutes later. Day after day, I watched magic unfold right in front of me. In 2023 I headed to Tofino to take my Yin and Restorative training and I knew I had found my calling. Guiding students through their practice to find a sense of calm is what I was made for. The still side of yoga is where you will always find me.

I am so grateful and thrilled to be part of the community at Elements, and I am so honoured to lead you through your practice.

Outside of the hot room, you can find me drinking coffee, strength training, baking (sourdough is a love language of mine!), or hanging out with my two girls and husband.

Beata

I completed my Modo teacher certification in Montréal in 2018. Years ago, when I rooted myself in that special room while lying in Savasana I knew instantly this would be a tremendous part of my “now life” and how I look at this world. Moreover, the importance of it. The practice and the art of yoga became my passion: an ongoing learning journey that is much more than just a pose. It is the connection of life on earth and how we live it today. This practice is a confirmation that there is so much beauty found in the simplicity of just knowing how to connect.

In 2021, I added Modo Flow training to my learning experience.

As a lifelong student and as a mother, I have found that Modo Yoga has made life simple, beautiful, and healthy in every possible way. It has made silence into music. My heart becomes so warm when I invite you to come practice your breath with me.

Diane K.

I was first introduced into the practice of yoga over 20 years ago at the end of high school when I was experiencing grief. Not only did it help me to move through my emotions, but I was amazed at how for the first time I was able to quiet my mind. I kept coming back again and again to my mat for the peace of mind and sense of calm I would find in savasana. It not only helped me to overcome a very difficult period, but has done so again and again numerous times. It was the start of a lifelong passion and journey into yoga, meditation, and the healing arts.

In 2010, I fell in love with the Moksha (Modo) practice and community at Modo Yoga Hamilton so much that I quickly went from an Energy Exchanger to spending the next five years greeting everyone as a part of the front desk team. As I practiced more regularly, I started to also appreciate and crave how much better my body felt with the regular movement and breath. The inclusivity and accessibility of yoga meeting you wherever you are physically made the practice welcoming and uplifting, rather than intimidating and disheartening.

I am innately a teacher and love sharing everything that I have learned with others. Yoga has been such a life-changing and important part of my life that I also wanted to be able to share this beautiful practice with others too. After realizing a my dream to travel and live abroad, I finally completed my yoga teacher training in 2019 on the gorgeous island paradise of Bali. I am now an international yoga and meditation teacher and I’ve been so grateful to have taught students from all over the world in countries such as China and Vietnam. I teach a variety of styles including vinyasa, yin, and restorative, as well as guided energy healing meditations.

Whenever I’ve been back in Canada visiting my family in the London area, I have adored practicing at the Elements studios. Coming back to the hot room and feeling a part of the welcoming, uplifting community. I am so excited to be able to share my love of yoga with this community and help everyone to find more peace, calm, and joy with their practice.

Jaime

My love for yoga began on shaky legs in 2004. I had made plans with a friend to meet for the Sunday morning class at the Downtown studio. I was quite nervous to go as I was imagining that I would be the only inflexible one in the room, and the fact that it was hot yoga (!) made it seem all the more daunting. The moment of truth descended on me as I realized that my friend was not coming (she had slept in) and I can honestly say that I almost turned around and left. I am so glad that I chose differently that fine Sunday morning. I stayed – and I fell in love with a practice that had seemingly been waiting for me all of my life.

After practicing regularly for the next two years, I enrolled in the 2006 Moksha Yoga Teacher Training in Thailand. It was a pivotal time in my life and I find that I am still reaping the benefits of having done that training. I taught regularly at the Downtown studio for a few years until the birth of my first son in 2009. At that time, I took a step back from regular teaching and went on to have another child and continued with my other work as a Registered Massage Therapist.

Over the years I have come into the studios from time to time to help facilitate special classes including restorative reiki and yoga nidra. Now, in 2021, I am so thrilled to be back on a regular teaching schedule with Modo – oh how I have missed this fabulous community!

I am positively fascinated with the mind-body connection, human psychology and the natural ability for our bodies to heal. I have a private practice at Priority Massage and Health in Wortley Village. My treatments are informed by the principles of Somatic Experiencing to treat acute and chronic pain. I also have an astrology business and enjoy offering readings to folks all over the country.

I am looking forward to spending quality healing time with you in the hot room! 🙂

Josie

I first discovered yoga in 2009, but it wasn’t until I started a demanding 9-5 job in 2014 that I truly committed to the practice. Sitting for long hours, driving frequently, and feeling the mental toll of my work led me to an 8-week yoga foundations course at my local gym. From that first class, I was hooked. Yoga became the much-needed antidote to the stress of my daily routine.

In December 2021, I decided to deepen my practice and completed my 200-hour teacher training at the Sivananda Ashram in Val Morin, Quebec. That experience changed my life. I returned home with a newfound sense of clarity and purpose, which inspired me to make massive changes: I left my corporate consulting job of eight years, sold the fixer-upper home I had poured my heart into, and pursued a long-held dream of studying visual arts.

Within months, my life looked completely different. I knew I was finally living in alignment and had solidified my belief that yoga is so much more than a physical practice—it’s also a practice of building mental, emotional, and spiritual resilience.

While I didn’t plan to teach when I began my training, opportunities to share my energy and wisdom have unfolded naturally over the past few years. I’m so grateful to have aligned teaching opportunities come my way and am thrilled to give back to the community that has supported me in so many ways.

And now, I’m so excited to practice and grow alongside you in the hot room at Elements Hot Yoga. See you on the mat!

Kyle P.

I began my yoga practice at Modo in 2013 with the Intro Month and then as part of the Energy Exchange Program. At the same time, I was enrolled at Fanshawe College for Fitness & Health Promotion with studies focused around anatomy/physiology, nutrition, exercise programming, hospitality and accessibility in the fitness industry. In 2017, I ventured west to Kelowna, B.C, for the month-long Modo (then Moksha) Level 1 teacher training. 

Throughout this time I worked in the grounds department at local golf course and in 2019 I ventured to Guelph, Ontario to attend the Turf Managers’ Short Course certificate program. After working at several golf courses in the area, I have landed at Essex Golf & Country Club in Windsor, Ontario where I work as an Assistant Superintendent. 

I have always had a passion for sport and exercise. My work life is greatly influenced by the weather and the changing seasons and the tasks can be physically demanding. The familiarity of the Modo sequence, the heat of the room and the guidance of so many great instructors helps me to rest, relax and recharge while exploring my body and mind (and hopefully channel that into better golf!)

See you on your mat!

Kyle T.

My yoga journey started back in 2008. I played varsity volleyball when I was in college and then started playing in a men’s league once I graduated. After many years of sports without stretching properly, my body was pretty upset with me. I was trying to find something that would increase flexibility and help with injury recovery and prevention. 

I was introduced to Moksha/Modo/Elements Downtown and tried out the One-Week Unlimited they had back in the day. Went to three or four classes that week and liked it, but wasn’t sure if it was my cup of tea (what was I thinking right?) Skip ahead 6 months and I was really struggling again with my body so I thought I would give this yoga thing one more try. I took a class led by a teacher I hadn’t had the first time around and something just clicked. From that day forward I was hooked. I had a regular practice for about a year and started to trade which led to wanting to know more about yoga, the body, and the series. 

The next step was teacher training, with no intention of ever becoming an instructor, I went to Moksha Teacher Training 2012 in Montreal. I can honestly say to this day it is one of the best experiences of my life. 

Coming home afterward, I wanted to receive my 500 hour-certification and in doing so had to practice teach. I didn’t speak much in front of people so still was not on my radar to teach but quickly learned it wasn’t as terrifying as I had created in my head. 

I also added a few Yin trainings throughout the years, as I always enjoyed practicing Yin so I felt I would love teaching that style of yoga too.

With the support of my amazing yoga communities in London, Cambridge, KW, Stratford, Brampton, Barrie and Bracebridge I have been lucky to continue teaching for the past 12 years and when I have had gaps in teaching it really affects me and I miss it a lot. 

When I’m not in the hot room, I am a sports fanatic and a big lover of music and reading. I am a proud father to two amazing kids and get to call Muskoka home where I have lived in Gravenhurst since 2015. 

I am always hanging out after class so please come and chat any time. 

See you at our safe place, Elements!

Laura

10-plus years ago, I found my way to my mat and fell in love with the practice of yoga: the calming breath coupled with mindful movement had me hooked. In 2022, I went through a period of loss and the grief crushed me, and this is when yoga truly started to cement its roots in my life. The practice allowed me to flow through the waves of emotion freely without judgement, for which I will be forever thankful.

Livia

When I walked into the Downtown studio the week it opened in 2003, I knew I was in the right place. I had been practicing yoga for a while; however, the hot room is where I truly felt at home. In 2009, I made the great decision to travel to India to take the Modo Yoga Foundational training which proved to be transformational.

I love teaching — being with students moving and breathing. I have done Baptiste Power training, Pre-Natal, Yin, Vipassana, Mindfulness, and Meditation. I weave yoga into my daily life.

I love to walk, read, and chat over a cup of tea!

I am hoping to have you join me in the hot room to practice, take time for you, and perhaps have a laugh as well.

Lucy

My yoga journey began in 2010. At 15 years old I stepped into the hot room with the support of my mom and thought “my God it is hot in here!” At my young age, it took me a few classes to get used to it. But once I did, I was hooked! I followed yoga through my University years, travelling 30 minutes by bus to get to the closest hot yoga studio. Being far from home, experiencing loneliness and trying to find myself, yoga was there to ground me.

Getting my first job out of school, relocating to a small town where I knew no one and was struggling to keep my head up, the hot yoga studio down the street welcomed me with open arms. And later, when living in Toronto, I found my community by joining the energy exchange program. It brought me so much joy to take care of a studio that took such good care of me. To be a small part of something big.

It wasn’t until I moved back home in 2020 that I began tossing around the idea of teacher training. I loved yoga but could I really teach it? Cue the imposter syndrome! But I pushed past the fear and self doubt, hopping on a plane to Nicaragua in 2023 for my Modo Foundational Training. A life-changing experience to say the least. Leading people in movement and breath only made me want to learn more. So, I headed to Vancouver for my Yin training with Bernie Clarke.

Aside from yoga, my passion lies in music and songwriting. I love board games, mixing mocktails and watching the sunset down the street from my childhood home in Port Stanley! I enjoy hiking in nature, reading murder mystery books, and spending too much money at farmers markets.

Finding joy in the little things, that’s what it’s all about!

Lynn

I am a Registered Yoga Teacher, Certified Sound Healing Practitioner and Reiki Practitioner, forever grateful to the many woven threads, teachers, and beings that inspire me along the way. 

As a lifelong explorer of the healing arts and the natural world, I wish to share the gifts and teachings that I continue to receive, with hope that they positively impact people’s lives and wellbeing.

Through the therapeutic and transformational powers of sound, heart songs and yoga practices, I intend to invoke wonder, cultivate empowerment and foster connection. 

I am a lover of creative arts, music, books, travel, dance, handcrafting, laughter, and deep breaths. 

Sarah

My yoga journey began in 2020 when I had finally built up the courage to walk into my first class at the Downtown Elements (then, Modo) studio. I remember being so nervous but my curiosity got the better of me and I found my spot in the farthest back corner of the hot room, in between the pillar and the wall (if you know, you know). I remember my mind being so busy during that class wondering if I was doing it “right,” “How are people keeping up with the teacher?!,” and “Will my legs always shake this much in Warrior II?” I ended that class both mentally and physically exhausted, but something told me to come back for more and I am so happy that I trusted that feeling.

With time and practice, the poses began to feel more natural in my body, I found my mind getting quieter during classes, and I began to discover a more introspective side of the practice. As my curiosity continued to grow along with my practice, I saw the benefits carry over into my life off my mat. Yoga became a way to connect with myself, to spend intentional time in reflection and has helped me to continue to develop a self-awareness which I feel has allowed me to connect more authentically and more meaningfully with the outer world.

My explorations into this practice led me to complete my 200-hour Hatha/Vinyasa YTT in Mexico in 2024, and just recently a 50-hour Yin YTT in Vancouver with Bernie Clark. I wasn’t always sure if I would teach, but I find myself at this point now where I feel excited and incredibly lucky to have the opportunity to share what I have learned with others in a community that has become so special to me.

For me, this is a journey of continuous learning, growth, and allowing my curiosities to lead me to expand my understanding of myself and the world around me. I am grateful to be a part of this community where we can share all that we have learned and grow together. It is my hope to be able to share what I have learned so far in a way that helps others feel empowered in their own practice, in a way that feels authentic to them.

In my free time I enjoy reading, running, playing almost any sport (not well), and spending as much time as possible in nature soaking up the sun!

I look forward to seeing you in the hot room!

Sean

I grew up on a farm in Lambton County. My very first exposure to yoga was a Community Class at Modo Yoga London Downtown while attending Business School at Western University.​ ​​M​y career brought me to Account and Brand Management in major corporations in Toronto, ​while yoga was consistently my outlet for anxiety management, self healing, and deep relaxation

After completing a Master’s Degree in Adult Education and a post-grad in Human Resource Management, focusing on Training and Development, I began building Health and Wellness curricula for the Toronto District School Board – Continuing Education Program. My interest in proactive healing and self-discovery led me to Modo Yoga Miami Beach, where I was a Business Consultant for the studio. I led Teacher Training Programs and supported the ongoing growth of the community.

Beyond my Modo (formerly Moksha) Training, I am a Meditation Teacher, student of Metaphysics, and I am a yoga sequencing nerd with an absolute fascination with the potential of human consciousness. Expect my flow classes to be creative, engaging, and fun, while offering the counter-balance of the Earth Class that is grounding, anatomical, and healing in nature. As a Thai Yoga Massage Therapist, I leverage these skills in the classes I teach. If you are into hands-on adjustments, give my classes a try!

After several years away from my home province, I am excited to be in London again and part of the Elements Teaching Team!