About Us
Balanced Yoga For All began in March 2020, amidst the pandemic lockdowns, to serve the needs of local seniors to access safe exercise, to decrease stress, and to connect with a supportive community. As the lockdowns eased, this yoga community carried on and continues to grow! We offer high quality, safe and effective gentle yoga classes, based on our extensive years of training, teaching and personal practice. While the Hatha Yoga tradition is ancient, the science of safe and effective movement continues to evolve. We are committed to continuous learning and to guiding safe and effective classes for all participants, including options to modify for health, mobility and/or disability challenges. We are Certified Hatha Yoga Teachers (Yoga Alliance), which includes training for older adult and restorative yoga practices. We are Certified Seniors Fitness Instructors (Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging) and Designated HeartWise Instructors (University of Ottawa Heart Institute), meaning we are trained to teach safe exercise classes for participants who have cardiovascular disease, as well as over a dozen other chronic diseases.
Kim Hannah
I have a deep rooted passion to encourage and guide people to achieve their wellness goals. I value that precious gift of life within our physical bodies, and although we experience changes in our bodies with age, regular mindful exercise and relaxation are key to maintaining and our ability to do our daily living activities, and to enhance our well-being. Having over 25 years of teaching experience, training and personal practice, I bring a blend of best practices to every class, to ensure that everyone, regardless of ability, can participate safely and enjoy the benefits of yoga.
Laura Laight
I’m so happy to be one of your instructors. I’m a long time certified fitness instructor. After many years of raising a family and working, it was time for some balance. I tried yoga and I fell in love with it. Now I’m a certified Hatha and Yin yoga instructor. I love the physical and mental benefits of yoga. These include increased strength, flexibility, focus, mindfulness, relaxation and calmness. Sharing these benefits with you would be my privilege.