Zen Buddhist Monk, Vietnam Veteran, Author of "AT HELL'S GATE: A Soldier's Journey from War to Peace" (Shambhala 2004), and International Advocate of Nonviolence. He served in Vietnam, where he was seriously wounded. Since then, he has been working to heal his wounds from that war: emotionally, mentally, and spiritually, and using these experiences to help others. He facilitates meditation retreats and speaks internationally about the culture of violence and how it can become transformed.

Nirlep Kaur discovered Kundalini yoga 6 years ago and since her very first class she experienced great physical and mental benefits. She completed her Level I Teacher Training Program in 2014 and enrolled in modules for the Level II Teacher Training - "Vitality and Stress" and "Conscious Communication." Nirlep Kaur teaches at Pranashanti Yoga Centre every Thursday at 6:30am. Her classes are fun, powerful, with deep respect for the sacred teachings of this beautiful yoga style.

Lynda believes that each person is whole and complete even as the desire for change is present. Her purpose is to remove the barriers to your own belief in your infinite potential. Lynda is an Integral Master Coach™, a Professional Level Registered Yoga Teacher, an iRest® Level II Trained Teacher, and a Certified Warriors at Ease Yoga and Meditation Teacher. Lynda leads yoga and meditation classes in her private studio, and a trauma-sensitive yoga class at the Ottawa Anxiety and Trauma Clinic.