Savita Leah Young became a student of Baba Hari Dass in 1994, after practicing vipassana meditation since 1987. She completed the 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training at SSCY in 2006 and graduated with honors from Mt. Madonna Institute College of Ayurveda, as a Certified Ayurveda Practitioner in 2008. She currently operates her own clinic, Amrit Dhara Ayurveda, on Salt Spring Island. As the mother of three and recently given the honor of being a grandmother, Savita has devoted her life to living in balance with nature and the environment, and sharing this knowledge with others.

Andrea Kalpana Tabachnick, E-RYT 500* has been practicing Ashtanga Yoga since 1975 and teaching since 1994. Kalpana served as the Director of the Ashtanga Yoga Institute in Santa Cruz, CA for ten years and as Curriculum Developer and Senior Instructor for the MMC Yoga Teacher Training for six years. Her background studies includes Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training in 1981, intensive studies in Ayurveda, as well as ongoing workshops in traditional and contemporary styles of asana. She currently serves as Director for the SSCY Yoga Teacher Training and teaches public and corporate yoga classes throughout Vancouver.   (* Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher 500 with Yoga Alliance)

Julie Higginson, MA, has been practicing yoga since 1998, including studies in the hatha, kripalu and restorative traditions and has been influenced by the work of Donna Farhi. She graduated from the SSCY YTT in 2008, joined the the faculty in 2009 and presently teaches intro and continuing beginning and restorative yoga in Victoria. Julie is deeply inspired by the teachings and how the practice of yoga facilitates improved physical and mental functioning as well as providing a personal space for sanctuary and healing.

Cordula Vogt, 200* has been teaching yoga since 2002, after receiving certification through the Salt Spring Centre of Yoga. In 2004, she received pre/post natal certification. Since beginning her personal yoga practice in 1992, Cordula has studied intensively with Celeste Mallet and Iyengar instructor, Sheri Berkowitz. She teaches hatha and restorative yoga as well as classes specifically designed for seniors and pre/post natal women on Salt Spring Island. A faculty member for the SSCY Yoga Teacher Training, Cordula brings her expertise and experiential wisdom to both disciplines of pranayama and asana. (* 200 hour Yoga Alliance Registered Teacher).