Erika began her formal yoga studies in 2004 with Alan Finger and the 200hr ISHTA Yoga Teacher Training program in New York.  She went on to teach at and manage Elements Yoga and Wellness Centre in Darien, CT where she she completed 308hrs with Ross Rayburn and Bernadette Birney in Anusara Yoga.
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In 2009 Erika arrived on Prince Edward Island where she assisted Dynamic Fitness in launching their Hot Yoga division.  She was invited on as Lead Trainer with Maritime Yoga College and has been instructing aspiring yoga instructors since 2013.

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She is very excited to launch The Space at Blackbush, a movement studio for the community of Grand Tracadie and guests of the Hotel Acadia.
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Her mission as a yoga instructor is to inspire new "a-ha" moments for the seasoned practitioner and crush any misconceptions a new yoga student might have about yoga being "boring"!

Joanne credits Yoga for helping her get through many years of physical pain due to stage 4 endometriosis and adenomyosis diagnosis.

She found herself on her mat more than 15 years ago and doesn't leave home without it. In 2011 she completed her first 200 hour teacher training with her instructor Billy Gekas in Hatha and Ayurveda.  In 2012 she had the honour of completing her Reiki level 1 and level 2 also with her first teacher Billy Gekas. In 2016 she completed a challenging 300 hour teacher training program for vinyasa level 1 with Breathe Yoga Studio in Toronto.  In June of 2025 she completed another incredible 200 hour teacher training program with Maritime Yoga here on beautiful PEI. 

Now with 700 hours of teacher training behind her, she is excited and humbled to share the gift of Yoga with our lovely Island community.  When not on her mat she enjoys walking with her husband and dogs, and swimming on the far side of Tracadie Island. 

Yoga has been a grounding part of Leone's life for over 20 years, and her practice has helped her grow stronger, more flexible, more fearless and more balanced both on and off the mat. Yoga inspires Leone to live each moment more mindfully.
Leone completed her 200 hour RYT under the excellent guidance of Sam and Erika at Maritime Yoga College. There is so much to know in the journey of yoga. She has had the opportunity, through further education courses, to deepen her awareness of Yin and Restorative Yoga, Subtle Yoga, Yoga for Healing and Recovery (She Recovers, Y12SR), Somatics Blend Yoga, Mindfulness Meditation and so on. She will always be a student of yoga and is deeply grateful for the loving wisdom her teachers have shared with her on the journey.

In Leone's classes, she loves to help others nurture the body, mind and soul connection with their yoga. Her hope is that her students will step off the mat feeling refreshed and renewed, nourished and balanced.

Megan has been teaching Pilates for over 20 years.  She holds a Bachelor of Kinesiology and Bachelor of Education from UNB plus Mat, Reformer and small equipment certifications from Body Harmonics in Toronto.

She is dedicated to her students as a PE teacher, Athletic Director, coach, administrator, and volunteer.  You can also find her teaching Reformer at Infrared Fitness in Chtown.  Traveling is her passion but she also loves teaching Pilates just down the road from where she grew up on the North Shore.  Her next adventure begins as she starts her Masters in Education through St. FX this summer!

Kat is a recent Pilates convert, but has always found physical and mental benefits in movement. Kat has been practicing yoga, running, and hiking for as long as she can remember. She completed the 100 hour Pilates training with Body Balance Studio in 2025. This foray into Pilates has helped make her feel empowered, centered, and healthier. She has a passion for Pilates and is excited to share this with others.

Kat has been described as an accessible and welcoming teacher.

​Founder of Meditation Island, Karolina is an experienced certified guided meditation teacher with extensive experience and a deep understanding of how to support individuals of all ages. She brings a soothing presence, fostering calm, balance, and positivity. With her guidance, participants experience not just relaxation but a lasting sense of well-being and inner peace.

​Lori has practiced yoga for many years. Following a desire for a deeper understanding of yoga, Lori  joined the 2024-2025 class of Maritime Yoga 200 hr Yoga Teacher Training.  She has since followed that up with a recently completed 40 hr SomaYin Training. Yoga provides a grounding & centring practice in Lori's life, supporting her mental and physical health, allowing her be the best version of herself. Lori's aim is to create a peaceful, inclusive practice to share yoga and the benefits the practice offers. 

Alyssa has been practicing Pilates for over 15 years, and after the birth of her second son, she decided it was time to turn her passion into teaching. She completed the NEU Pilates Mat Anatomy and Fascia Certification in spring 2026 and is excited to bring her classes to Blackbush on Monday nights.

Alyssa’s classes focus on building strength, releasing tension, and creating ease of movement so clients can feel strong and energized in everyday life. Expect upbeat sessions, supportive instruction, and a killer playlist every time you step onto the mat.

Off the mat, Alyssa is a mom to two rambunctious boys who inspire her to stay active and strong enough to keep up with every adventure. By day, she works as a communications professional, and in her free time, you’ll usually find her outside with her boys or snuggled up at home! 

Karla Crawford found her passion for Pilates in 2006 when she needed a fitness solution that
would be easy on her joints but still feel like she was getting a workout. In 2009 she completed
her Stott Pilates training with Kim Kraushar at the Interlude Spa in Halifax. Karla taught Pilates
at The Pilates Centre for a few years and then in the fitness studio at Holland College. In 2013,
she expanded her fitness repertoire and became a Qualified TRX Suspension Fitness trainer and
later Total Barre. Karla continues to teach in her community of West Covehead part time while
still incorporating the foundations of Pilates.
Karla’s teaching philosophy is rooted in the Stott Pilates method, which emphasizes precise
movement patterns, core strength, and postural alignment. I believe in providing a balanced
approach that focuses on improving flexibility, strength, and functional movement while
tailoring each session to the individual’s needs. By creating a supportive and mindful
environment, I empower my clients to develop both physical and mental resilience
Karla is a registered Occupational Therapist (OT) for 20 years. Her current role as OT is an
educator for a rehabilitation assistant program at Holland College. In her free time, Karla
thoroughly enjoys beach time, cuisine, and travel.

Before moving to PEI in 2015, Ouma was inducted as a Meditator Facilitator by Lama Catherine Rathburn in Toronto. She is a long time practitioner of Vajrayana and Vipassana meditation, after initiation in India, England and Canada. She is a Sanskrit tutor and a lifelong student of Vedic traditions and Advaita philosophy. She teaches yoga at the Charlottetown Yoga Space and UPEI.