Meet Our Teacher Tribe

Tricia recognizes the transformational connection of Reiki and Yoga from her own spiritual healing journey, and wanted to bring this form of energy medicine to the Fernie community by opening Mantra Spirit Studio. 

She completed her Reiki Master training in 2017 and enjoys attuning others to Reiki with Level 1,2 and 3 training.  Her yoga teaching style incorporates channelling Life Force energy through yoga postures to help awaken Kundalini energy and help bring balance and harmony throughout the body. .   She works in the Quantum field to help empower others by connecting with the Akashic Records, Reiki, Kundalini Activations and Spiritual Hypnosis.   She offers many different 1:1 soul awakening treatments both in person and online.  You can book in with her via our website or email her directly at mantraspiritstudio@gmail.com

Simone’s adventure in yoga began 25 years ago while in university. She was looking for something to nourish the busy student mind and strengthen and stretch the body. Over the past 25 years with yoga she has uncovered an entire world of learning, growth, mindfulness, movement and adventure and is SO stoked to share it! Now an E-RYT 500 hour yoga teacher, Reiki Level II and certified neuro-science based life coach, Simone finds inspiration from all the benefits yoga offers to so many different human beings; The benefit this practice has to rehabilitate, strengthen, open, and deliver you to the present moment through moving or motionless meditation.
Yoga is really an adventure to the self for Simone.

Kim Genovese – Yoga Instructor E-RYT 500hr & Reiki Master

Kim discovered yoga in 2006 and was immediately drawn to its calming and grounding effects. In 2009, she completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training in Fernie, inspired to share the benefits of yoga and help others along their own paths of self-discovery.

Kim’s teaching style is rooted in creating a safe, gentle, and nurturing environment. Her classes invite students to explore the mind-body connection with compassion and awareness. In 2020, Kim deepened her practice by completing her 500-hour certification, and in 2024, she became a certified Reiki Master.

With over a decade of experience teaching prenatal yoga, Kim’s classes weave together mindful movement, breathwork, and energetic awareness, all within a Reiki-infused studio space.

You can find Kim teaching weekly at Mantra Spirit Studio. For Reiki sessions, she can be reached at kimgenovese7@gmail.com.

Heather Ivany is a renowned spiritual mentor and akashic guide with over twenty years of experience leading innovative courses, private training, immersive retreats, and more.

Harnessing a radiant warmth and decades-long immersion in spirituality, Heather facilitates life-altering transformation and growth for those who seek guidance or feel resistance aligning with their purpose. 

With the gentle wisdom and compassion of one who understands the nuances of spiritual practice, she opens students to the joy of exploring the deep and mysterious inner landscape of the heart, mind, and body.

To learn more about Heather and her offerings please visit: www.heatherivany.com

Nali first started practicing yoga āsana in 2016 and soon became a regular practitioner. Learning more, she felt very drawn to all aspects of yoga, and for a long time felt a calling to pursue it further. In early 2025, she completed her 200-hour yoga TTC in Mysore, in India. Her training was in Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga although she very much enjoys practicing and teaching all types of yoga āsana styles as well as prānāyāma and meditation. Grateful for our ability to connect globally online these days, Nali is still learning from her teachers in India and is able to keep practicing all types of yoga āsana styles with them as well as continue to deepen her learning of other aspects of yoga. Nali is an Āyurvedic Practitioner and owns an Āyurvedic consulting practice in Fernie; Whole Harmony Ayurveda, where she conducts one on one sessions with clients guiding them to better health & wellbeing using the time-tested principles of Āyurveda. She found her calling in this ancient science, and both Āyurveda and Yoga are a lifestyle for her. She also has a deep interest in all of the Vedic sciences. As a sister science to Ayurveda, many aspects of yoga interconnect, and Nali integrates Ayurveda into her yoga practice bringing her Ayurvedic perspective. She enjoys teaching and sharing her knowledge with others.

Hello everyone, and thank you for being here! Take some time to connect with your breath, move your body in sync with the cosmos and feel the earths energy rise within you. I like to slow down each posture, take the time to align body, breath and expression. Thank you for sharing your practice with all of us at Mantra, looking forward to seeing you soon!

Ella’s Pilates journey began with her own personal practice, whilst in the middle of her Health and Medical Science’s studies. All of which is driven by a deep curiosity and interest of the human body. The physical practice of body-weight movement and with the way Pilates has made her feel, made sharing Pilates with more and more people the perfect fit. Ella has gone on to teach matwork Pilates at studios and various community spaces back home in Australia, refining her own unique style along the way. Pilates is so much more to her than movement; it is a way to honour how much our body does for us every single day - creating feel good shapes on the mat, to walk away from class feeling strong and functional in your own body.

Ella’s classes are creative, strong and always centred around the breath. She aims to leaves students with a sense of empowerment, centring and strength, believing both Yoga and Pilates help us connect with our most authentic selves. She is honoured to share movement with the community at Mantra Spirit Studio.

Sanne Offers an incredible Cranio-sacral class as well as athletic therapy treatments at Mantra Studio.

Sanne successfully completed her Bachelor in Kinesiology and received her Advanced Certificate in Athletic Therapy in 2014. In the past five years, Sanne has played an active role in both the Fernie and Calgary communities, through volunteerism and employment including Transrockies Race Series, Fernie 3, Fernie Enduro, Fernie Feel Good Festival, Fernie Fire Department, Fernie Alpine Resort, Skyline Luge Calgary, and Winsport Canada, The Salvation Army.

Sanne also has extensive experience working with physically and mentally disabled individuals (adults and children) through her work as a rehabilitation assistant for University of Calgary’s “Fitness and Rehabilitation programs for Persons with disabilities”. In addition, Sanne volunteered as a personal trainer for the University of Calgary’s JointEffort group exercise program for people with hip or knee osteoarthritis.

Sanne enjoys spending her free time in nature, immersing herself in biking, skiing, hiking, yoga, and meditation. She is passionate about teaching, sharing, and building connections in the community.

Shona holds certification in 500 hours of yoga training - which compliments her previous career of 30 years as a physical therapist. Shona loves to blend anatomy knowledge with the holistic approaches of yoga such as breath work, introspection, mindfulness and working with the energy body to create classes for all yoga bodies.

Movement and well-being have always been part of my soul, but I wasn’t truly intrigued by yoga until joining a class, on a whim, with my roommate in university.  Turns out that wonderful group of (mostly 50+ aged) yogis in a little Nova Scotia town practicing in a church hall was an amazing experience.  I went back week after week.   

After 15 years of practice, with only the intention of self-improvement and personal growth, I finally took the plunge and completed my 200 Mocean Yoga YTT on the beach in beautiful Nicaragua.  Only a few days in, my perspective changed, my intention completely shifted.  The purpose of my personal practice was redirected, and I could not wait to for the chance to find my way to share this wonderful gift of yoga.  

To me, yoga is a magic.  It is a balance of the simple and complex, the inspiring and grounding, the physical and mental, and, with a little discipline and an open heart and mind, has the potential to take us where we need to go.   I am not afraid to make you dig deep in both mind and body.  You will find a wonderful balance of physical challenge, breath work, mental clarity, and energetic grounding in my classes.   

Kelly has been spreading sweet Yoga vibes through the Kootenays since 2011. Following her heart to Fernie, she is honored to be part of the amazing community of Mantra and is feeling privileged to offer Ayurvedic Education, Consulting and Healing body treatments through her wellness practice Burn and Bloom Ayurveda.

Kelly loves teaching anything from Vinyasa Flow, Yin, Kids, Beginner, Hatha, Aerial and Paddleboard Yoga and infuses each class with Fun, Breath, Feelgood Movement, Awareness and Love.

Wendy found her way to yoga while recovering from a running injury is 2017, and had no idea how it would transform her entire life.
Initially attending for the physical benefits, she was hooked by the internal path of growth,healing,self discovery and empowerment she found.
What she loves about her yoga practice is the peace, space,love,joy, and community she has found along the way.
When not at Mantra Yoga studio, you will find her out running and hiking the beautiful Fernie trails, x-country skiing, swimming,gardening, biking,spending time in nature, listening to podcasts,meditating and Moming:)

Wendy is the owns her own dog grooming business Mutts N Cuts and is a lifelong lover of animals, especially horses and dogs!

She recently completed her teacher training and Reiki level two training through the Mantra Yoga Studio and is super excited to start her yoga teaching journey!!!