ELOISA SLIMMON – studio director

My wish is to provide students with more than a stretch class, but an opportunity to play, explore, discover and connect with themselves at the deepest level as a guide through their own journeys.

“People who take a proactive role in their well being go through a profound transformation.  I once believed that people don’t change. But Yoga changed me. My daily practice has given me perspective, balance, and most importantly, an unconditional gratitude and respect for life. On the mat, one is at home.
As the founder of Liberty Movement & Wellness, I have had the opportunity to serve our Toronto West end community for 20 years and hold deep gratitude for our community.”

• ERYT-200 and ERYT-500 Hatha Yoga training certification through East To West Yoga
• Pilates certification with the Physical Mind Institute
• Continuously studying Yoga Asana, Meditation and Philosophy
• Pre & Post Natal Pilates & Yoga Teacher Trainer
• Doula and Prenatal Educator certified through CAPPA
• Certified HypnoBirthing® Practioner

NIKITA YADAV

Nikita is passionate about sharing the benefits of her practices with clients of all ages and backgrounds, helping them cultivate a holistic and balanced lifestyle.

Nikita is a Yoga Alliance certified (RYT® 500) instructor with 5 years of experience teaching varied styles of Yoga. She is also a certified Pilates instructor. She is a Post-graduate in Marketing with over 6 years of experience in Social Media and dedicated to leveraging her marketing skills to promote health and wellness in today’s world.

LIBERTY OLIVER 

With a focus on nurturing the whole child—body, mind, and spirit—Liberty’s classes are designed to inspire joy, self-expression, and well-being.

LIBERTY OLIVER (they/them) is a passionate movement educator and wellness guide, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to Liberty Movement and Wellness. With an MA in Dance from York University and a BA in Psychology from Trent University, Liberty merges artistic expression with a deep understanding of mental and emotional well-being.
They are a certified Yoga Teacher, having completed their training with Hot Yoga Wellness and The Trauma Centre, and are also a Reiki Master Teacher and Meditation Instructor. Liberty’s holistic approach to teaching embraces movement, mindfulness, and energy work, creating a supportive environment for a person to explore their creativity, build confidence, and cultivate self-awareness. Liberty’s expertise spans multiple dance forms, including ballet, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, tap, musical theatre, and acrobatics, allowing for a rich and diverse learning experience in each class.

JANE MONTAGUE

Jane loves to piece sequences together to build strong foundations in the body and calmness to the mind.

Jane first encountered yoga and Pilates at a young age attending classes with her mom and has been practicing ever since. She completed her mat certification in contemporary Pilates, inclusive of injuries and special populations at Muse Movement and did her yoga exercise certification at East to West Yoga and Pilates. Mindful movement is a big part of her life and keeps her balanced on and off the mat as a social worker. Jane loves to piece sequences together to build strong foundations in the body and calmness to the mind. She is constantly inspired by other movement leaders and students alike.

LAURA FITCH

Laura’s classes mix hatha and vinyasa flow with Taichi and qigong influences, with a focus on matching movement with breath and cultivating a sense of energy.

Laura began her yoga practice while living in Tokyo in 2005. She deepened it while living in Beijing at a 200-hour teacher training with Matthew Cohen in 2010. She has had the good fortune to broaden her knowledge with trainings and workshops with Donna Farhi, Sarah Powers, Max Strom, Robyn Wexler, and with the incredible teachers at the Yoga Yard, where she taught in Beijing. In 2015, she completed a 300-hour traditional hatha teacher training at Rishikesh Yog Peeth in Rishikesh, India. 

Her classes are accessible to all levels, with a range of options to accommodate both the beginner and advanced student!

ORIANA EVOY

Oriana’s classes are dynamic, creative, and focus on both strength and flexibility. Expect to move, sweat, and breathe.

Oriana hails from a dance background and  is a Psychologist and yoga Instructor with a passion for body acceptance, self-compassion, and radical self-love. Growing up in the world of ballet, Oriana discovered yoga during university and fell in love with the stillness of savasana. She completed her 200 RYT with the intention of deepening her personal practice and gaining as stronger understanding of yogic teachings.