**please note all of our instructors are certified by the Yoga Centre Winnipeg or currently enrolled in the Yoga Centre Winnipeg's Teacher Training Program to ensure compatibility, continuity and competence in instruction.

Jan Debenham, co-owner of the Yoga Centre Winnipeg, has studied Iyengar yoga with a variety of teachers including Donald Moyer and Father Joe Pereira. In addition, Jan is a certified Vinyasa teacher, receiving her training from the White Lotus Foundation. As well as teaching classes that range from beginner to advanced, Jan currently leads the Yoga Centre Winnipeg's Teacher Training program. As someone who truly lives the practice, Jan's dedication to asana and meditation shines through as she guides students with insight, knowledge, and caring to explore the joy of yoga.

Shauna Ellerby, co-owner of the Yoga Centre Winnipeg, has studied yoga with a variety of teachers including Hart Lazer, Gayle Dieleman and Father Joe Pereira. In addition Shauna is a certified Kripalu teacher, receiving her training from the Kripalu Centre in Massachusetts. Shauna's playful loving approach to her own yoga practice inspires her students to tread lightly in all areas of their life, on the mat as well as off. Her meditation class style is inclusive and offers an approach that is available to one and all.

Candace Propp, long time student and teacher at the Yoga Centre Winnipeg, Candace brings 23 years as a teacher in the public school system with her into the yoga room. Certified by the YCW in 2002 Candace's classes focus on detailed instruction, alignment and enhancing body/mind awareness.

Andrea Silver, long time student and teacher at the Yoga Centre Winnipeg, Andrea's previous career in fashion design shows through in her creative sequencing of her classes. Having received her certification through the YCW in 2002, Andrea's classes are humorous and light with an emphasis on fundamental actions.

Meghan McCrea ~ With a BA in creative writing, Meghan incorporates poetic language, music, and heart into her classes. She continues her yoga studies at the centre with Jan Debenham, as well as Shiva Rea, the creator of Prana Vinyasa. Meghan’s experience includes participating in the Spiritual Lifestyle program at the Kripalu Centre in Massachusetts. (YCW certified 2002)

Brigitte Dupuis, combines her passion for yoga with her graduate studies in science to produce classes which are thoughtful, well researched, and joyful. (YCW certified 2004).

Darlene Sveinson, currently a physical education teacher, Darlene brings her more than 20 years experience as a fitness leader into the yoga community.
(YCW certified 2003).

Irv Plosker, as a retired businessman, Irv delights fellow seniors with his inspirational classes. (YCW certified 2002).

Nancy Cherewayko originally came to the yoga centre as a retired business owner and fitness instructor. She quickly warmed her way into the yoga centre family and began teaching yoga to students of all ages. Nancy’s thoughtful and caring classes are enjoyed by teens and seniors alike. (YCW certified 2007)

Craig Harren is originally from Ontario. Certified as an Ashtanga yoga instructor by David Swenson in Vancouver 2001 and Yoga Dot Calm in Calgary 2005, Craig brings compassion and warmth to the dynamic practice of Ashtanga yoga. Craig is also a registered Shiatsu therapist.

Patty Malone (YCW certified 2008) happily traveled the first half of her life as dancer, wife, mother and (elated) grandmother. In 2001 Patty discovered yoga and a true sense of community. Professionally she works directly with older adults to understand and enrich their lives in a social housing setting.

Lisa Dessens (YCW certified 2008) began her personal practice after being diagnosed with fibromyalgia. After more than 14 years of practicing yoga she is a testament to the healing powers of yoga. When Lisa is not teaching yoga she is an educational audiologist. Lisa is fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) and has experience leading yoga classes in ASL.

Kathy Pankratz

Dawna Smith

Jeremy Williamson