work with donna

With a background in fitness, and studying primarily Ashtanga and Iyengar methods of yoga, Donna Read has been practicing, teaching, and training yoga teachers for over 25 years. Her natural athleticism and curiosity, coupled with her gift for embodied instruction creates the opportunity for deep learning. Donna brings rigour, humour, wisdom, and her down-to-earth nature to her instruction.

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    Yoga Teacher Training

    Donna has conducted and assisted more than a thousand hours of teacher training. With a strong and evolving personal practice, Donna’s teaching continues to grow in depth and understanding. Her yoga teacher trainings are individualized, thorough, and inspiring. Whether you’re looking for Yoga Alliance registered Teacher Training or YA Continuing Education programming, Donna will design a course that’s perfect for you.

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    Workshops + Intensives

    Donna offers a wide variety of courses and intensives. Her specialties include: Women’s Health, Detox and Renewal classes, Refreshing your Vinyasa/Primary Series, Growing Your Lotus, and Accessing Intermediate and Advanced Postures. Want to inspire your teachers? Donna loves working with yoga teachers to help sharpen their skills, knowledge, and confidence.

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    Asana Classes

    Her deep commitment to the benefits of classical yoga asana and her love of movement makes Donna an exceptional teacher. One of Donna’s strengths is her ability to nourish and challenge students of all levels, and to teach classes that build skills, emotionally and physically. Donna currently teaches a popular, intermediate-level weekly asana program online.

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    Private Training

    Are you just getting back to your mat after an illness or a long hiatus? Maybe you’re looking for a deeper understanding of yoga asana, or are feeling stuck in your personal practice. Donna offers private sessions in person (Montreal) or online (Zoom). Her skill and experience allows her to meet you just where you are on your journey.

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