“Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.”
– Gandhi
Hey Friend!
I’m Kayla.
A yoga teacher, traveller & positive individual dedicated to helping you become your happiest and healthiest self!
There is a phrase that I live my life by – live passionately and follow your curiosities. That is exactly what lead me to create Kayla Elise Yoga, and I can’t wait to share all the goodness with you!
As a yoga teacher and a student I recognize the physical benefits of yoga, as well as the positive influence it has off the yoga mat. That is why all of my services focus on helping you smile, embrace life and feel good. I have been teaching yoga to adults and children for over 6 years, and received my 200hr yoga teaching certification in Rishikesh, India (the birthplace of yoga) and 500hr certification in Peru. I have also expanded my expertise through yoga therapy training from Functional Synergy, children’s yoga training from Kidding Around Yoga, prenatal yoga training from Uplifted Yoga, and I am certified as a Level 2 Reiki practitioner. All these experiences provided me with varied insights and inspire the approach I take in teaching my classes. Whether you’re new to yoga or have been practicing for years I’d love to work with you, get to know you and help you become your happiest and healthiest self!
My Journey With Yoga:
My journey with yoga started when I was 8 years old. It was Christmas morning. My Mom, sisters and I sat next to the Christmas tree and excitedly unwrapped a gift given to all of us from my Dad. It was a Yoga for Dummies VHS which taught the basic poses in yoga. I have fond memories of my Mom, sisters and I all down in the basement standing on one leg attempting tree pose.
I took that basic understanding of yoga with me to my first yoga class in high school when I felt bad about my body, I took it with me to yoga classes in my university years when I felt completely overwhelmed and stressed out, and I took it with me to Thailand where I taught English for a year and a half while developing a strong yoga practice.
That strong yoga practice turned into a genuine passion that travelled around Asia with me. I discovered new inspiration, joy and life lessons everywhere I went which could be expressed through a yoga sequence or guided meditation. All of these are available for you to follow along with in the Free Yoga section.
This genuine passion grew and I decided to take it a step further by travelling to India to learn from the amazing yoga mentors and teachers in Rishikesh. I humbly absorbed their teachings and received my yoga teaching certificate. Upon returning to Canada I started teaching yoga right away, and have now been teaching yoga to children and adults for over 6 years. I decided to expand my expertise by travelling to Peru to receive my 500hr yoga teaching certificate, learn yoga therapy techniques from Functional Synergy, children’s yoga training from Kidding Around Yoga, prenatal yoga training from Uplifted Yoga, and I became certified as a Level 2 Reiki practitioner.
And now I share the beautiful gift of yoga with you, and help you unwrap your potential for health and happiness – just as I unknowingly unwrapped mine on that beautiful Christmas morning many years ago.
You never know where life will lead you, but I honestly believe that there is a lesson and opportunity to grow in any moment, anywhere; and, it all strings together to create something beautiful. Embrace each moment and allow it to show you the infinite potential that you hold.
I want to be there for you and help guide you in your yoga journey. If you haven’t gotten your FREE eBook yet, click here to get it, along with weekly bits of goodness for a healthier and happier life! If you want to take your journey a step further, check out my Private Yoga Classes and In-Home Reiki Treatments where I help you develop a personalized yoga and/or energy-work practice to optimize your health and happiness. If you are a company in Calgary looking to incorporate wellness into the office, learn more about my Corporate Yoga Program.
Sending lots of love and happiness your way,
XOXO