OWNER & DIRECTOR

Antoniette has been an Educator for all of her adult life. From teaching at various Montessori Schools to leading yoga classes at local Yoga Studios, education has always been her passion. She began her yoga journey during a trip to Thailand while studying Traditional Thai Massage in the mid 1990's. After completing her Yoga Teacher Training in 2000, Antoniette began teaching seniors, adults and children Yoga. Antoniette was one of the first teachers to introduce yoga into the classroom and has been a pioneer in introducing yoga to both public and private schools. Her passion is driven by a desire to help people find peace in their bodies and minds. Whether it is leading a Hatha Flow Yoga class, a relaxing Restorative or Yin Yoga class, Antoniette is at home teaching and leading others through this ancient practice.

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Shanel discovered yoga through her first love, dance. While completing her BFA in dance at York University she took to her yoga mat to stretch, strengthen and release stress. Over the years of practice, Shanel found yoga did more than fulfill her love for movement, it also became a spiritual journey showing her a deeper connection to the body and soul.

Shanel enjoys teaching flow classes allowing the inspiration of dance and her love of movement guide her. As well, Shanel is a Reiki Master Teacher who loves to bring her passion for the healing arts together with asana in a Reiki Flow.

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Katie is a Canadian Fitness Professional /Fitness Instructor Specialist and Arts Specialist with over 20 years of experience as an educator and coach.

With a foundation in dance and a lifelong passion for movement, she brings creativity, precision, and a deep understanding of proper form and the body to every class.

Katie‘s diverse background includes endurance lifting, power-lifting, and more than a decade of dedicated Yoga practice, allowing her to offer a balanced to approach to training.

Katie currently teaches Weights Express and Hot HIIT but ask her about any class at the studio, as she is a regular member and attends them all! 

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Yoga has been part of the journey since 2010, growing from a simple practice into a lifelong passion. After completing a 200-hour RYT certification in 2020, that passion naturally evolved into sharing breath-led flow with others.

Classes focus on connecting breath, body, and mind through intentional, fluid movement. Yoga has played a powerful role in injury rehabilitation — rebuilding strength, restoring mobility, and creating a deeper respect for moving with awareness. It’s also been a space for connection, community, and staying rooted in what inspires and energizes.

Expect feel-good flows, supportive energy, and space to move in a way that feels strong, balanced, and authentic.

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Danielle (RYT-500) has been practicing yoga since 2009 and teaching since 2015. Her alignment-focused style is rooted in Iyengar and Anusara traditions, and she believes yoga should support both mind and body wellness. Danielle teaches Flow, Yin, and Hatha yoga, offering thoughtful hands-on assists and variations to meet every body.

What started with DVDs in a dorm room has become a lifelong journey. As a student, teacher, and mother of two, yoga has remained a constant in Danielle’s life—deepening her confidence, self-awareness, and joy. Her classes invite students to challenge limiting beliefs in a supportive and engaging space.

A lifelong learner, Danielle continues to study yoga philosophy, prenatal and children's yoga, and is currently completing a 300hr training with YogaMedicine. She is grateful for all her teachers and peers who continue to inspire her path.

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Lindsay has been practicing yoga and meditation for the past 12 years and understands firsthand the benefits of yoga on the mind, spirit, and body. Passionate about making yoga accessible to everyone, Lindsay loves helping others experience the joy of the practice within the vibrant and welcoming community of Dundas Yoga & Fitness.

A 500-hour RYT graduate from Heal Evolve Thrive, Lindsay holds a Trauma-Informed Movement and Presence Level 2 certification. With a background in movement education, Lindsay integrates this knowledge with yoga to support others in moving and learning. Currently completing a Foundations in Applied Mindfulness Certificate from the University of Toronto, Lindsay also enjoys teaching meditation in the community.

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May is a certified Yoga and Pilates/Fitness instructor, qualified to teach students of every level. May says: “Teaching and continued practice has given me a foundation for my life and I try to take what we practice in the hot room into my life: compassion, discipline, humility, patience and honesty. I am so glad to be back at Dundas Yoga and Fitness and look forward to seeing you all in the hot room!

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Shaista’s journey with yoga began in high school, though it wasn’t until she moved to Hamilton that it became a regular part of her life. With a naturally curious spirit, she explored different styles, teachers, and approaches, quickly realizing that yoga was something she wanted to understand more deeply and eventually share with others.

In 2023, she embarked on her yoga teacher training, initially to enrich her own practice. But as her passion grew, so did her desire to guide others in discovering the benefits of yoga. Shaista’s approach is rooted in creating space for stillness and presence, whether through dynamic, effortful flows or slow, intentional movement. Her classes invite you to connect with your breath, tune into your body, and find a sense of ease—both on and off the mat.

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With 15+ years of experience, Barb is a 200hr certified Yoga Teacher with additional training in breathwork. Her approach focuses on nervous system regulation weaving intentional movement and guided breathwork in every class, supporting better resilience, recovery, and overall well-being.

Barb also facilitates immersive sound bath experiences, using therapeutic sound to support deep relaxation and nervous system restoration. Her classes offer a grounded, supportive space to build without overwhelm.

MOM FIT

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Monika is passionate about guiding students toward greater self-awareness and connection, whether through dynamic asana practice or the meditative power of sound. Her classes are rooted in tradition while embracing modern approaches, making yoga accessible and inspiring for all.

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Alex has been practicing Bikram Yoga since 2007 when she first discovered it while in Tokyo. Immediately falling in love with the practice, she attended the Bikram Yoga Teacher Training in 2008 in Acapulco Mexico. Currently, Alex is studying to become an Osteopath here in Hamilton at the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy, learning in depth anatomy, physiology and manual medicine. Her experience with Bikram Yoga is that it is extremely powerful and healing, and with a regular practice, will do wonders for your immune, digestive and lymphatic systems, metabolism, sleep, stress levels, depression, and so much more. I do my very best to make the classes I teach dynamic, motivating, educational and inspiring by drawing on all my personal experiences.

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In the early 2000s, Tim developed a consistent home yoga practice, drawing on books and his background in movement and energy from his youth as a martial arts enthusiast.

In 2011, he discovered Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, which inspired him to pursue a Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) at Toronto’s Downward Dog Yoga Studio under the guidance of Ron Reid. Upon completing his training, Tim began assisting in the Mysore program at Downward Dog.

In 2015, he made his first journey to KPJAYI—now Sharath Yoga Center—in Mysore, India, to study with Sharath Jois, the grandson of Ashtanga yoga founder K. Pattabhi Jois. While in India, Tim also studied with BNS Iyengar, one of the few remaining students of Krishnamacharya, a pioneer of modern yoga.

Tim’s teaching blends tradition with evolution, fostering an open dialogue with students to support their individual progress. His classes incorporate verbal and visual cues, along with hands-on adjustments, to cultivate growth and balance for both novice and advanced practitioners.