I learn by going where I have to go.   ~ Theodore Roethke

On June 23, 2016, I received my 200hr Yoga Teacher Training certificate from the Anahata Rising School of Yoga based at Bliss YogaSpa in Edmonton, Alberta. I received my training under the tutelage of Sheena Mason (Founder) and Lindsey Park (Lead Trainer). I have also practiced under the guidance of April Cantafio, Kat Boehm, Joshua Schofield, Ricky Brennan, Kim Wilkinson, and Chris Shewchuk.

I am trained to guide hot and regular temperature vinyasa-style flow classes for all levels (with modifications) with a focus on alignment, body awareness, opposing forces of yin/yang, contraction/relaxation, regulation of breath, and pranayama (or ‘breath control’) techniques to prepare the body for yoga asana or posture practice.  I also employ guided meditation and visualization exercises to encourage the practitioner to turn his/her outward gaze to the inner realm of the subtle body. Finally, as a former kung-fu practitioner, one can expect a little bit of “wushu flow” weaved in from time to time in my yoga class!  Yoga has always remained for me a meditative practice – that is, yoga IS meditation.

My goal as a yoga teacher is to provide a supportive and safe space for each of my students so that he or she may “drop in” on him/herself to experience the integration of body, mind, and breath in the wonder of the present moment. It is this integration that I believe constitutes the deep work of the practice of yoga (that continues always) and allows us to work towards greater freedom and clarity in our life.

Availability and Pricing

I am currently a 200hr Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance and have been teaching as a Yoga Group Fitness Instructor at GoodLife Fitness in Edmonton, Alberta, since 2017.

NOTE:  Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, I am currently teaching a 60-minute yoga class virtually on Sunday mornings via Zoom. If you are interested in joining me for my Sunday Zoom yoga class, please feel free to e-mail me at alexyiuyoga@gmail.com to receive further information.

I encourage you also to peruse my blog posts to learn about my journey in mindfulness and yoga (at the very least, you’ll read about a lawyer-turned-yogi!). Please also check out my companion website, Alex Yiu Yoga, where you will find learn more about my journey in mindfulness and yoga both as a student, practitioner and teacher.

It would be my honor and privilege to share the practice of yoga with you. This practice has changed  – no, saved – my life in many, many ways. It is a gift that all of us are entitled to.

There is no better time than now to begin the honorable work of self-observation. I wish you happiness, hope and love, always.

Namaste, Alex