Guy Tardif has been a student of yoga since 1999.  His journey in yoga began in his apartment watching yoga videos (VHS) in an attempt to rehabilitate himself from a motor vehicle accident; fascinated by how breath and postures helped to heal his body he searched out how else yoga could improve his life.  That curiosity has lead him to explore, Bikram, Kripalu, Ashtanga, Kundalini(including the study of Japji), Anusara, Restorative, mantra and sound, meditation (including two 10 day vippasana sits) and two trips to India.  In 2000 he began his hatha yoga teacher training at Kripalu center where he learned the inspiring words of Swami Kripalu "self observation without criticism is the highest form of yogic (spiritual) practice".  A hermit by nature Guy continues to explore yoga off the mat by teaching classes and assisting in teacher trainings.  As a practicing Registered Massage Therapist for more than 10 years (including the use of Thai Yoga Massage for 5 years),  he attributes much of his ability to stay physically, mentally and emotionally balanced due to a strong practice of yoga.  A powerful physical practice with an even more powerful sense of humour and lightness give Guy's classes a strong flavour of joy, peace and presence.    So far his journey has lead him to believe "as life presents me with challenging experiences, the practice of yoga has helped me see what actions are required to best deal with each situation as it arises."

Jai Bhagwan, victory to your spirit or whatever lifts you up in your day.