Friends of Heart Journey
Gina Marro, Reiki Healing Practitioner
Gina is a natural intuitive who has committed to being a healer of the heart, mind, body and soul. Her passion is to touch the heart of those she encounters with the intention of guiding them to consciously create a mindful practice in their own life or present moment.
Gina always welcomes clients with an open heart and open mind, and allows the healing process to unfold naturally, with compassion and time. She truly puts the awareness forward that self-love and kindness must begin with ourselves first. While staying in the present moment physically, emotionally, and mentally, healing can occur over time.
Gina greets every new day by facing the sun with a bright “Good morning Sun! What do you have in store for me today?”. Then off she goes, beginning the day with sunshine… She hopes to help you find your inner sun too.
Gina is a natural intuitive who has committed to being a healer of the heart, mind, body and soul. Her passion is to touch the heart of those she encounters with the intention of guiding them to consciously create a mindful practice in their own life or present moment.
Gina always welcomes clients with an open heart and open mind, and allows the healing process to unfold naturally, with compassion and time. She truly puts the awareness forward that self-love and kindness must begin with ourselves first. While staying in the present moment physically, emotionally, and mentally, healing can occur over time.
Gina greets every new day by facing the sun with a bright “Good morning Sun! What do you have in store for me today?”. Then off she goes, beginning the day with sunshine… She hopes to help you find your inner sun too.
Gail Markovic (substitute teacher), YT-200
Gail discovered Yoga as a university student and hasn't looked back since. Practicing for well over 30 years, through the roller coaster of life, Gail pursued her passion and completed the Yoga Teacher Training at Citizen Yoga in Newmarket in 2017. She is ever so grateful for her amazing teachers, Jen Wilson and Teri Macias.
"Yoga is the one constant I always come back to. Through injury, illness and great times too, Yoga is always there for me. The simplicity and beauty of the practice is what I long to share with others. It is accessible to all. The only part of your body that has to be flexible to practice Yoga is your mind. Yoga fosters an open heart and teaches us so much about gratitude and acceptance and ourselves".
Gail's classes are gentle, mindful and thoughtful, with a Hatha based focus. Slow Flow, Restorative and Yoga Nidra are Gail's favourite types of classes to teach. Essential oils and props are often used to enhance the experience.
Denise Mandarino (substitute teacher), YT-200
Denise has always been active and loves the tranquility nature provides her, she cherishes her family and pets. She found yoga in 2003 after injuring her lower back. Yoga allowed her to live pain free. She continues to be fascinated by the complexity and wisdom of the human body which lead and inspired her to complete an extensive two-year yoga teacher training program at Georgian College in 2014. Denise has been teaching yoga in her home for the last two years, and has taught at the YMCA, as well as various Regional Sales Meetings. Denise says:
“Yoga continues to inspire me, and I am drawn to the balance and centering that yoga provides for my busy corporate lifestyle so much so that I want to teach these same benefits to my students in my class”.
Denise has always been active and loves the tranquility nature provides her, she cherishes her family and pets. She found yoga in 2003 after injuring her lower back. Yoga allowed her to live pain free. She continues to be fascinated by the complexity and wisdom of the human body which lead and inspired her to complete an extensive two-year yoga teacher training program at Georgian College in 2014. Denise has been teaching yoga in her home for the last two years, and has taught at the YMCA, as well as various Regional Sales Meetings. Denise says:
“Yoga continues to inspire me, and I am drawn to the balance and centering that yoga provides for my busy corporate lifestyle so much so that I want to teach these same benefits to my students in my class”.
Linda Varnam (guest teacher), C-IAYT
Linda is a Certified Yoga Therapist and Certified Taiji Qigong Instructor. She is passionate about helping students find their own sense of empowerment through the practices of Yoga, Qigong, Meditation and Breathwork. She guides you to work within a framework that encourages self-awareness, self-compassion and personal growth. Linda looks forward to meeting you and learning about your unique goals and aspirations.
Linda is a Certified Yoga Therapist and Certified Taiji Qigong Instructor. She is passionate about helping students find their own sense of empowerment through the practices of Yoga, Qigong, Meditation and Breathwork. She guides you to work within a framework that encourages self-awareness, self-compassion and personal growth. Linda looks forward to meeting you and learning about your unique goals and aspirations.