Meet the Instructors

CHAD HAS A PADDLE

My Sup journey began in front of a Costco paddleboard display in 2014 and I fell in love with the sport on my first paddle. Since then, stand-up paddleboarding has taken me around the world and I never leave home without a SUP. I’ve paddled in the US, New Zealand, France, Belize, Japan, Laos, 4 Canadian provinces and one territory to date. As a Paddle Canada certified Advanced Flatwater SUP Instructor I seek to empower others to embark on their own SUP adventures, no matter how big or small their goals may be

Hey y’all! Christa Voravong here! I’m a homeschooling mom of my 6 fabulous kiddos and a High lover for 6 years. I was certified as an instructor a year ago and what a year it’s been! I seriously love teaching! It feeds my soul and challenges me in ways I didn’t know it would. Anyone regardless of dancing skill, coordination, physical ability, size, or shape can participate. Follow me at @highfitchrista on Instagram! Bigger, Better, and HIGHer with High Fitness! Experience a modern twist on aerobics in a non-stop action-packed hour of cardio and toning tracks that will take your fitness to the next level. Adaptable to all levels of fitness, you can go high or you can go low but you will always leave feeling HIGH!

Welcome, fellow yogis! I’m Samantha Dale, a dedicated yoga teacher with a passion for helping adults and kids of all ages discover the transformative power of yoga. With over a decade of experience practicing and teaching yoga, I bring a blend of wisdom, compassion, and joy to my classes. My journey with yoga began as a form of self-care and healing, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to share this practice with others.

In my classes, you can expect a balanced and mindful approach to yoga, incorporating breath awareness, alignment, and meditation. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced practitioner, I offer modifications and variations to suit every body and ability level. My teaching style is rooted in Hatha and Vinyasa traditions, with an emphasis on building strength, flexibility, and inner resilience.

I believe that yoga is more than just a physical practice – it’s a journey of self-discovery and personal growth. Through asana, pranayama, and meditation, we cultivate a deeper connection to ourselves, our breath, and the present moment. My goal is to create a supportive and nurturing space where you can explore, grow, and find balance in mind, body, and spirit.

Join me on the mat and let’s embark on this journey together toward greater peace, vitality, and well-being!

Hi! I’m Samm and I’ve been skating since I was 4 years old and have been playing hockey for 15 years! I’ve spent most of my life on the ice, playing every regular season and spending the off-season playing spring hockey, 3-on-3, inline hockey, ball hockey, and going to camps! I started hockey at 4 and became a full-time goalie by the time I was 6. As a goalie, I had to learn to be the best skater on my team and continue developing my strength and skills as I got older! I’ve played on numerous teams over the years, including the Northern Alberta Selects and the Edmonton AAA Royals! Now I play on a women’s team and coach with the same hockey association I grew up with! I am also working on my Bachelors degree to become a teacher! I’m so excited for this program and can’t wait to run all the fun drills I did when I was still learning to skate!

Hi, I am Lisa and my yoga journey began in drama class in high school. Our teacher incorporated movements throughout and at the end of every class was the relaxation (aka savasana) – My favorite!

In 2016, I gathered the courage to sign up for my 200-hour yoga teacher training with Sara Cueva at the Wellness Within. And in 2017, I became a certified 200-hour Lifestyle Meditation teacher taught by Mandy Trapp. This training was the glue that connected all my other training together. During my training, I discovered that I resonated with connecting movement with breath and with the power of stillness.

In 2019 I decided to go back to University to do a double major in Psychology and Religious Studies (focusing on Eastern Religions, Modern & History of Yoga and Meditation, and Sanksrit). By using my passion for being a teacher and a student my intention is to provide an all-rounded, safe experience.

Yoga and meditation connected to my heart and in my life’s peaks and valleys, it was there for me, sometimes in the background and sometimes right beside me. I aspire to show others how to find this connection.

To me, yoga and meditation  is a way of coming home, a way of connecting to my true self, and I am humbled by being able to help others peel back the layers so that they too can find inner peace and home.

I look forward to connecting with you, much love xo

Since I started, in 2002, my first certificate of Pilates, I knew that was the perfect workout for me. I became an enthusiastic fan of the method. So, I embraced Pilates not only to get fit and strong, but also as an invigorating way of living. When you introduce Pilates in your routine of workout, and its principles, you are connecting your body and mind, which promotes you into a deeply knowledge of your body and emotions managing situations of stress in your daily life or just to find a relaxing night of sleep easily.

Truus Verkley is the artistic director of Puddle of Mud Productions and has been teaching students of all ages for more than 17 years. Truus has created and implemented arts education programs in schools (K-12), daycares, community centers and community programs in both Calgary and Edmonton and often works as an artist in residence with students. Creativity is very important to her and the programs she creates, and this what she builds the foundation of Puddle of Mud's 'fun-first' programs on.

I brought Sportball to Edmonton in 2008 and have loved it from the start. I have coached Sportball and ran the company since 2008. I have worked for NBC Basketball camps for 20 years and have been directing camps in Edmonton since 2009. My mission is to have every child who I lead feel loved and encouraged. I want them to be confident in who they are and be excited to attack life with an adventurous outlook. I do this by delivering excellent educational instruction that builds their confidence and by giving them constant encouragement.

Karate instructor with over 25 years of karate experience. I have my second-degree black belt, getting ready for my third. My goal is to spread the spirit, history, culture, and techniques of karate aswell  educate students in the traditional  Kyokushin style, ultimately training their hearts and bodies to become equally strong fighters and peaceful individuals.

Everyone has the potential to learn and practice karate. We have fun from time to time, the training is pretty rigorous and strict, starting with the most basic technique and gradually evolving towards learning the advanced ones while strengthening the mind and body.