About Me
“My dream is to inspire, empower, and encourage my students, our future generation of children and teens to realize their own potential, and to help them live a joyful, healthy and purposeful life through mindfulness, yoga and connection to nature.”
Hi, I’m Stephanie!
Certified Yoga & Mindfulness Instructor
Children’s Author
Educator
Lifelong Student
Nature Lover
I discovered the healing power of yoga for the body, mind, and soul when I began attending regular yoga classes for stress relief about a decade ago. The practice of yoga sparked a fire within me to find out my true potential and how to live my life’s purpose to serve others.
Therefore, I started delving deeper into the world of yoga and mindfulness by signing up for workshops and eventually getting my yoga teacher training for both adults and kids. When I was living in Taipei, Taiwan, I joined Mindful Taipei, a not-for-profit organization for the international community. I studied and practiced meditation and mindfulness with my fellow experienced members and under the guidance of a qigong, Zen and Tibetan Buddhist teacher.
When I returned to Canada I continued to practice mindfulness on my own and with others, and eventually got certified as a Mindfulness Meditation Teacher in 2020. I also integrated yoga and mindfulness into my classroom, and taught yoga classes to kids, preteens, teens, and adults in a variety of settings and events (e.g. yoga studios, community centers, elementary and secondary schools, daycare summer camps, wellness evenings, and retreats).
You can often find me hiking, cycling or gardening outdoors when I have free time. I believe in the importance of being grounded and connected to nature, which contributes to our overall well-being.
Mindflow Kidz is created to include the 3 things I love and hope to offer to the world: mindfulness, yoga and books for kids and families. Have a look through my website and feel free to download some freebies or connect with me. I would love to meet you!
Qualifications
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Completed 95 hours Kids Yoga Teacher Training in New Orleans, USA (July 2015) with Young Yoga Masters
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Completed 200 hours Yoga Teacher Training (specializing in Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga) in Tairua, New Zealand (February 2016) with Yogacara Global
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Completed Stress Management and Resiliency Techniques for Educators & Helping Professionals, May 2019 with Mindfulness Everyday
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Completed course (October 2019) with Mental Health Commission of Canada
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Completed March 2020 with Mindfulness Exercises Institute
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Completed June 2020 with Devatree
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Completed August 2020 with Three Acre Permaculture
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Completed August 2022 in Vancouver, British Columbia with Heartspace Institute of Massage and Healing Arts