About Louise...
Louise lives a life of passion, sharing and combining her insights and love for Horses and Yoga with the world. Every day is an adventure, filled with unique discoveries of how the practice of yoga and the magic of horses provide limitless opportunity to evolve consciously. Growing up on the back of a horse, Louise was fortunate to practice her passion every day, competing in Show Jumping up to the international level. Although her passion for riding never subsided, a new one arose over thirteen years ago. Longing for a more harmonious way of being in the world, Louise was drawn to Yoga. After three years of practice, Louise went to the world renowned Kripalu Yoga Center in Massachusetts, USA to do her first intensive yoga teacher training. Since then she has studied internationally with Ana Forrest and was the first to bring this powerful style of yoga to Ottawa. Now, with over 35 years of combined experience both in the saddle and on the yoga mat, Louise is a sought after teacher who applies the wisdom of the ancient yoga practice to the challenges of modern day life to expand the physical and mental capabilities of those who come to her trainings. In University Louise studied Microbiology and Mathematics. On her own, she enjoys studying Quantum Science, Spirituality, Yoga and theories on Consciousness as a way of developing a greater understanding of the mind/body/spirit connection. Louise brings that understanding to her own life practice and teachings. In addition to the dynamic public yoga classes she hosts at Rama Lotus Yoga Centre in Canada'''s capital city of Ottawa, Louise’s most unique contributions are a host of trainings that deliver the benefits of yoga to the equestrian community. Louise's yoga classes, workshops and trainings are empowering and inspiring and she hopes to see you at one of them soon!
What students have to say...
"Louise is a genuine, caring and compassionate individual who brings a high degree of professionalism in her yoga classes. She embodies calm and serenity which compels us to reach within and remain calm. Her classes are always challenging and she does not hesitate to give the benefits of each pose with hands-on correcting. It's sheer delight to take part in her classes!"
Lorraine
“Yoga with Louise has become a cherished part of office life at FPAC. An hour of letting go of tension and reconnecting with our bodies rejuvenates us and reminds of us of our shared humanity. It’s an important element of our success as a high performing team.”
Avrim Lazar, President and CEO of Forest Products Association of Canada
"Louise has rekindled my love of riding and yoga through her workshops. She has a calm and insightful, yet humourous, teaching style that humans and horses really appreciate. She has provided me with excellent tools to help with opening up both my body and mind and becoming more receptive to what the horse needs and is communicating to me. I am more relaxed and confident in the saddle and the horses respond by relaxing and moving forward more freely. My relationship with horses and my riding have improved tremendously.
I highly recommend her clinics to anyone who wants to enhance the connection between their body, mind and spirit and that of the horse and for those who want to feel the real joy that yoga and riding can bring."
Sharon
