100HR M2M RYTT, Aerial Yoga Teacher/Trainer, Certified Trauma Informed Coach
Currently Pursuing 300HR Advanced YTT

Bonnie was first introduced to yoga in her teens, but it wasn’t until a tragic loss in her young adult years that she truly began to understand the healing that can occur when we return over and over again to our mat. Over many years of personal practice, she experienced a variety of different yogic styles and traditions, ultimately leading her to pursue her first teacher training in 2021. Her passion for movement and meditation includes specific interests in breathwork and pranayama, functional strength training, sound healing and a focus on mobility and range of motion which is reflected in her creative class instruction.  She teaches a range of classes blending elements of traditional Hatha, Vinyasa, Aerial, Restorative and Yoga Nidra. She often blends traditional alignment points with modern biomechanics and an emphasis on healthy movement patterns. Because of her creative and curious nature, you will often find a pop-up class in her schedule with a focus on music-driven movement, or fiery self-expression. While in pursuit of her 300HR Advanced Yoga Teacher Training, and Polyvagal Theory Certification, Bonnie can be found teaching online classes. She also proudly sits on the faculty for the 200HR teaching training program with the Alberta Yoga College,

Bonnie considers herself a lifelong student of the practice and continues to study with respected teachers in order to expand her knowledge and continually improve and develop her teaching. She leads a disciplined and consistent personal practice to ensure her teachings are current and come from a place of authenticity. Bonnie is currently pursuing her 300HR Advanced Yoga Teacher Training, with plans for graduation before the end of 2025!

More formally, Bonnie received her training primarily at the Alberta Yoga College (AYC) and has been teaching public and private classes since graduating in 2021. She is a member of the Yoga Alliance (ERYT-200), is on faculty at the AYC, and regularly attends Yoga Teacher Trainings as a Guest Speaker/Instructor. One of her proudest accomplishments, Bonnie is the Co-Creator and Lead Trainer for the BE FREE 40 Hour Aerial Yoga Training Program. She is a former Holistic Nutritionist and is always looking to connect with health & wellness experts in the community. When she’s not on her mat you’ll either find Bonnie on an adventure in the mountains, in the front row of a concert, or spending quality time with the people she loves most.

Formal Certifications:

• ERYT-200HR Certified Yoga Instructor [Valedictorian] - Alberta Yoga College (Registered with the Yoga Alliance®)

• YACEP (Continuing Education Provider) - Yoga Alliance®

• 100HR M2M Restorative Yoga Teacher - School of Living Yoga

• Certified Aerial Yoga Instructor - Elevate Aerial Yoga

• Certified Holistic Nutritional Practitioner [Valedictorian] - Canadian School of Natural Nutrition

• Certified Trauma-Informed Coach - The Centre for Healing

• 300HR Advanced Yoga Teacher Training - Yoga Renew (Anticipated graduation December 2025)

• Polyvagal Theory Certification - Polyvagal Institute (Anticipated graduation April 2026)

Additional Training:

• Usui Reiki Level 1 - Margaret Woods, Celestial Souls Training

• Introduction to Shamanic Journeying - Kimberley Conard, Essential Balance Healing

• The Medicine Wheel: A Journey to the Sacred - Kimberley Conard, Essential Balance Healing

• Self Care During Challenging Times Workshop - Shelly Prosko, PhysioYoga

• Introduction to Ayurveda -  Krista Strayer, Flourish Yoga

• Yoga & Voice - Allison Smith, Vocal Coach & Voice Talent

• Move with Love Workshop - Brea Johnson, Heart + Bones Yoga

• Yoga Wheel Foundations Workshop - Stephanie Power, Alberta Yoga College

• Strength 101: The Theory and Practice of Getting Stronger (CEU Certification) - Jules Mitchell, Yoga Biomechanics & Kathryn Bruni-Young, Mindful Strength

• Fusion Pilates 16HR Certification - Helen Vanderburg, YMCA Calgary