Lisa is the owner/director of The Yoga House. She has been teaching in the Midland/Penetanguishene area for the last 10 years. Recognizing a need in the community Lisa had been searching for the perfect location for a dedicated yoga studio. In June 2011 she opened The Yoga House.
Lisa began her yoga journey with her mom in her early 20’s and with her mom’s encouragement continued her practice. She became a certified Hatha Yoga instructor in 2001. She studied the 500 hour/2 year teacher training yoga certification programme at the Helen Duquette Yoga Studio in Streetsville, Ontario. She is also a certified Yoga Ed™ instructor (K-8). Lisa is very grateful to her mom and her teachers past and present, especially Elissa Gallander and Helen Duquette.
Lisa continues to train and take workshops in various styles and disciplines, studying with other yoga teachers whose styles speak to her. The new information she gains from these teachings is integrated into her practice without expectation, but with a curiosity. She looks forward to sharing knowledge and inspiring an interest to listen to your body's wisdom.Gentle/therapeutic yoga, hatha yoga, yoga for mom’s and babies, children’s yoga and meditation are all part of her teachings. Lisa’s hands-on approach is gentle, encouraging and lighthearted. Her focus is to undo the layers of tension that lie beneath and find freedom through breathing and releasing. She encourages students to enjoy the natural movement that their bodies allow and apply it to any activity they love.Over the years the practice and teachings of yoga have become her life and passion. She is very grateful to share her passion with others.
Jennifer Barth
I am Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) with Yoga Alliance, which acknowledges my completion of a yoga teacher training with Happy Jack (Jack Boken), a Registered Yoga School (RYS). I lead Gentle, Power Vinyasa, Vinyasa, Intermediate, Guided Meditations, Workshops, as well as Nature Yoga. You can expect a fun, safe environment, in which you may grow as an individual and as a member of the global community. I invite everyone to come connect with nature, others, and most importantly yourself through these practices. I hope to practice with you soon. Come for the growth, stay for the connection, and experience freedom.
Nova Boucher
Regular Yoga practice has been a part of my life for over six years. But from the moment I pulled my legs up into shoulderstand that first class; it felt familiar and I was propelled back into my childhood, to a time of doing “stretching and exercise” with my mom on our livingroom floor; giggling, happy and carefree.
It was then that I realized Yoga has always been a part of my journey and it was meant to remain so, perhaps to be explored even further.
I completed my 300Hr Certified Hatha Yoga Teacher Training at Aura Wellness Centre in 2015. In 2016, after 18 years, I moved on from my corporate career to pursue a more balanced, calm and true-to-self life.
In my classes, I like to combine proper breathing techniques, Asana practice and step by step relaxation with soft music; creating a gentle, slower-paced, rejuvenating experience that will have you feeling less stress, tension and fatigue.
My Yoga practice has helped me to grow stronger, more flexible and more courageous, both on and off the mat and I hope to provide my students with the same wonderful opportunities and abilities. <3
xo Nova
Lori Berenz
Lori facilitates workshops at The Yoga House on a regular basis. If you haven’t attended one of her workshops, you have to try it! Her knowledge, her passion for Yoga and her kind, loving approach makes you leave feeling amazing and renewed.
Lori Berenz is a certified Iyengar yoga teacher at the Junior Intermediate II level. She has been studying with Senior Iyengar yoga teachers since 1998. Over the years, Lori’s love of yoga inspired her to focus on teaching yoga and leave behind her corporate career of fifteen years in the field of Human Resources Management. She understands the challenges of balancing family, career and trying to implement yogic practices into a modern lifestyle. Yoga has given Lori numerous benefits and has transformed every aspect of her life. Lori is truly grateful for the gift of yoga and is passionate about the continuous learning it provides.
