Our Instructors

Iyengar Level 1 - 2018 

Santiago started taking yoga in 2001 at the Amsterdam Iyengar Yoga Institute where he mainly studied with Cle Souren. He moved to Calgary in 2013 and since then has been actively involved in the Iyengar community. 

What draws Santiago to this method is its accessibility. He believes that people of all ages and abilities should be able to practice yoga. 

Iyengar yoga is a life long journey, where consistent and sustained practice helps us better ourselves and connect us with the body, mind and soul. 

Yoga Studio College of Canada - 2007 

 Iyengar Certification - Level 1 - 2016 

Lynne has been a student of yoga for 20+ years and a teacher since 2007. She is currently working toward her next level of Iyengar certification.

She enjoys Iyengar's balance of proper alignment with strength, stability and flexibility, allowing students to "be" in the posture and enjoy.

She is appreciated for her passion for teaching, precise instruction and knowledge. She teaches many classes, including our Intro Workshops and Yoga for the Visually Impaired.

Lynne's Moto: "When one teaches, two learn."

Yoga Studio Collage of Canada  

1000 Hours

Paul Grilley Yin Yoga 

Advanced Studies Dipoloma

300 Hours

 Debby brings a profound understanding of skeletal differences with the theory and practice of Yin Yoga to her teaching. This expertise, combined with a deep passion for the practice that has personally brought healing and transformation, allows her to individualize poses, ensuring students feel safe and inspired. She guides students to interpret both physical and energetic sensations, fostering fluid strength and grace in Yoga Flow, and cultivating stillness and peace in the long holds of Yin Yoga. Through this mindful approach, students discover not only the physical benefits but also the profound emotional and mental well-being that yoga offers. 

Certified Iyengar Yoga Instructor

Certified Yoga Therapist

 Kim  discovered yoga as a path to healing after a series of challenging injuries. Following significant spinal damage from car accidents in 2001 and 2002, and subsequent knee, rotator cuff, and concussion issues, traditional physiotherapy offered no lasting relief. She discovered yoga and  embarked on a consistent yoga practice, which proved transformative, alleviating pain and fostering a deep sense of mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. Today, Kim is committed to sharing yoga's restorative power to help others find their own healing and wholeness. 

 Kelly discovered yoga after a sports injury, finding an immediate, profound connection. Witnessing yoga's transformative power, he deepened his practice and was inspired to pursue teaching. He completed his initial certification in 2004–2005 through Yoga Studio South,  in the Iyengar method. Since then, Kelly has expanded his knowledge with a 200-hour certification from Yoga International (2018) and the Yoga Thrive program for cancer survivors (2020). Drawing from his own practice and  years of experience, Kelly encourages students to explore and integrate their learning. His classes are known for being challenging, supportive, and lighthearted—fostering hard work without taking things too seriously. 

Jennifer has been practicing Hatha Yoga for over 20 years and teaching since 2006, accumulating thousands of hours of training in yoga, dance & movement, meditation, anatomy, energy healing, and more. 

She is  a 500-hour registered yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance and have studied with Yoga Works, Open Source Yoga, and students of B.K.S. Iyengar and Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. Additionally, She is trained in Trauma-Informed Yoga, bringing a sensitive and inclusive approach to her teaching.  She has extensively practiced and taught Ashtanga Vinyasa, Restorative, Hatha yoga, as well as Qigong and somatic movement. 

"Yoga has been a powerful tool for navigating life’s challenges, helping me stay present, grounded, and aligned with my intentions. To me, yoga is a living practice and it continues to evolve alongside me, supporting self-care and growth. For nearly two decades, I’ve taught 5–10 classes weekly, and for the past eight years, I’ve also led Yoga Teacher Training programs. I am deeply grateful to my students, including those who have studied with me since the beginning of my journey. Teaching yoga remains a privilege and a source of profound connection and inspiration."

Certified Yoga, Pilates & Fitness Instructor

Debbie MacKay is a seasoned yoga instructor with over 30 years of experience, trained under renowned masters like Eric Schiffman, Shirley Daventry French, Margo Kitchen, and Marlene McWinnie through the prestigious Yoga Studio Gold program. She's also a certified fitness, and Pilates teacher, having owned her own studio. Her classes blend tradition with innovation, empowering students of all levels to find balance, strength, and inner peace.

Joanna has been teaching Yoga for over a decade.  She brings to the studio a wealth of knowledge and experience.   Joanna completed her 200 hour teacher training with The Yoga Studio College of Canada in 2012. She is also a certified Yin Yoga instructor as well as a Critical Alignment, and vinyasa flow instructor.  Joanna also specializes in Healing Sound and restorative yoga.

She brings passion and inspiration to each class.    We feel very lucky to have her as part of the Yoga Sarana team.

 Tracy Scott-Cooper has been practicing Yoga since 1997 and teaching since 2001. Following the teachings of B.K.S Iyengar this style of yoga emphasizes strength, flexibility and stability and utilizes props to support where each body is at in each pose. You will be guided to experience a calmer mind through focused practice, improved breathing, better posture and therapeutic effects.  Tracy deeply respects the wisdom, structure and consistency of Iyengar yoga and the deeper self awareness this practice promises. Tracy infuses humor and story allowing you to find the lightness in yourself and commitment to the art and practice of yoga.