our instructors

Monika

Pilates Reformer, Yoga & Private Training

Monika, owner of MO Yoga Life, is a seasoned E-RYT 500 Registered Yoga Teacher, a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP), and a certified SmartFLOW Yoga instructor. Her journey into yoga began in 2014 as a therapeutic step in her recovery process. The inner strength and resilience she discovered through yoga not only transformed her personal life but also ignited a passion to share its benefits with others.

In pursuit of her passion, Monika completed her 200-hour teacher training at Westcoast Hot Yoga in Vancouver in 2016, swiftly followed by a 300-hour Vinyasa flow training at Sin City Yoga in Las Vegas that same year. By 2017, she added another 200 hours under her belt from the SmartFLOW teacher program at Yoga Sanctuary in Las Vegas, led by Rachael Sellers. She further honed her skills in 2020 with an advanced SmartFLOW training with renowned instructor, Annie Carpenter.

Monika's dedication to wellness extends beyond yoga. Currently, she is delving into Pilates and corrective exercise to deepen her comprehension of her students' unique needs. With a B.Sc. from the University of British Columbia, where she specialized in physiology, pharmacology, and pathology, Monika possesses a profound understanding of the intricate dance between body and mind. A fitness and nutrition enthusiast since her early teens, Monika has competed in provincial competitions, and holds certifications in Trauma Recovery Yoga, Hot Pilates, and Bootcamp.