The University of British Columbia

Instructor:Roxana Mares
Programs Taught at UBC REC:Hatha, YP Fusion Express, Yoga Express

Qualifications:200hr Yoga Certification, Certified Yin Yoga Teacher, Advanced Restorative Yoga Certification, working towards 300hr Yoga Certification, CPR/First Aid/AED, Fitness Instructor Specialist, B.Sc. in Human Anatomy and Physiology. Roxana started her journey into ’spirituality through movement’ at the age of seven, by studying martial arts. She has worked in various fitness centres in Ontario and Quebec, teaching kickboxing, cardio, and strength training group fitness classes.

Philosophy of Fitness:Having practiced yoga for the past eight years, she reaped many of the amazing benefits this traditional discipline has to offer. She believes that the real life-altering results present themselves on a much deeper level; and include reduced stress, improved communication with those around you, and an ease that envelopes your whole being.

Quote:’’The search for happiness, completeness, wealth, that ever-elusive dream, ends with you; just take time, breathe and observe.’’