Instructors
Meet the team at Ebb & Flo
At Ebb & Flo we encourage the authenticity of our instructors. So, while the instructor will incorporate the fundamental principles and intentions of the class, the content of the classes will vary based on the unique style, trainings, interests, and experiences of each instructor. Try them all and find your flo!
bryn jennings
Bryn Jennings (they/she) is a yoga practitioner and instructor based in Toronto, Canada. Bryn’s path to yoga was a winding one, but after many years of dropping into the occasional group class, in 2015 something shifted and they never looked back. From there hundreds of hours of study, practice, teaching, and inquiry unfolded.
Bryn has completed two 200 hour Teacher Trainings (Kula Yoga, Return Yoga), 50 hour Yin Teacher Training (Bernie Clarke), and 40 hour Restorative Teacher Training (Octopus Garden), as well as countless workshops and trainings in subjects from anatomy to philosophy to the intersections of yoga and social justice. While asana, pranayama and chant all play a significant role in her practice, jnana yoga (the “path of knowledge”) is what truly calls to their heart and leads them deeper on the yogic path. Bryn is currently engaged in a deep study of the Yoga Sutras under the guidance of her primary teacher, Karin Carlson, a process that will take about five years to complete.
Prior to embarking on their first YTT, Bryn worked as a youth worker in youth shelters and drop-ins. From this experience she brings a strong foundation in anti-oppression and trauma-informed practice, as well as a deep concern for equity and justice. She believes it is our responsibility as yoga practitioners to dismantle systems of oppression that keep people unwell. While there are no easy answers, yoga offers us the tools to show up, do the work, and hold the complexity of it all.
patricia mcpherson
After experiencing 3 car accidents in 4 years, a friend of hers offered her a pass at a yoga studio to assist in healing her injuries and uplifting her spirit. Little did Patricia know, this was the beginning of a lasting
relationship with yoga & meditation that would change her lifestyle and her outlook on health and wellness for good! These experiences led her to obtain her Yoga and Yin certification at the renowned Yoga Sanctuary studio in Toronto.
With an invested interest, after 3 years of a full time teaching schedule she traveled to Rishikesh, India to obtain a 300 hour YTT & gain the full Eastern experience. This experience deepened her personal quest and growing desire to help others find fluidity and balance in movement and mind. The journey of Yoga and Meditation has become her life’s work with a dedicated passion to encourage people from all walks of life to invest in the beauty of their inner worlds.
Brianna Richer
Bri is a 200HR certified yoga instructor and trauma-informed embodiment coach with a fascination for the body's role in healing. Seeking support for her mental and emotional health Bri initially viewed yoga as a means to ""fix" herself. However, over time the practice revealed its true nature; teaching her tenderness in relationship to suffering and awakening a feeling of innate belonging.
Bri's classes take a somatic approach guiding you to explore the felt-sense of your body and emotions. She believes embodied expression is an invaluable support for self-awareness, soothing, and growth. Deep self-inquiry is accompanied by playfulness and creative sequencing to invite the energy of joy!
"The deeper that sorrow carves into your being, the more joy you can contain." - Kahlil Gibran
Mel Ortins
Mel is a 500RYT who specializes in Ayurveda and has been committed to her own practice for over 7 years.
Mel is deeply committed to helping students find harmony in their lives through their yoga practice. Her teachings are rooted in the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda for an emphasis on a holistic approach to wellness. Mel’s classes offer variations and modern movement for all levels and bodies to meet the individual needs of the student.
Mel has developed a deep understanding of the mind and body connection and the physical, mental, emotional benefits of a regular practice. She is passionate about sharing knowledge to empower students in their wellness journey.
Chrys Muszka
Chrys is a Yoga & Meditation Educator, Energy Healer, Herbalist, and Earth Mystic with over 20 years practice and over 14 years of teaching Yoga & doing healing work. He has explored the yoga tradition in a full spectrum way, studying and embracing both the physical, philosophical and spiritual aspects. He’s travelled the world to seek out a diverse range of teachers and styles of yoga, energy work, and plant medicines.
He teaches his Flow based classes with a balance of inquiry, stretch, strength, and mobility to help his students engage with their body in a mindful and empowering way. He approaches meditation, restorative yoga, and yoga nidra enriched in philosophical insight, and stillness. He seeks to inspire his students and clients to live authentic, holistic, and mindful lives. Bringing a unique perspective that blends ancient wisdom with an approach that is modern, mystical, and respectful.
Nicole Pitcher
After a decade of working in the fast-paced world of business, Nicole made the decision to slow life, and her mind down and pursue her passion for yoga – and she hasn’t looked back!
She completed both her 200 & 300-hour certifications at Yogaspace in Toronto in classical hatha & vinyasa yoga, as well as completing additional certifications in yin, restorative, yoga nidra, pilates and pranayama (yogic breathwork).
She believes that by cultivating inner awareness in a safe and supportive environment, we are able to deepen our connection to ourselves and others, sharpen our discernment and find a sense of ease in day-to-day living.
J.P. Baldwin
I discovered yoga in my early 20’s when my roommate brought home a few Baron Baptiste audio classes. After years of working in theatre, I was looking for something other than dance class to keep me strong and flexible as a performer and dancer/choreographer. From yoga at home, I discovered the hot room of Moksha Yoga and began a more diligent practice. I felt more grounded in my breath, more still in my consciousness and more mindful of how I moved my body in the everyday.
After 7 years of being an avid Modo Yoga practitioner, I took my first teacher training with a month long intensive in Brazil. Since then, I’ve studied with Marla Ericksen, Rodney Yee, Colleen Saidman, Jason Crandell and Leslie Kaminoff and received further accreditations (Vinyasa Flow, Yin/Restorative).
I got my first teaching job upon graduating my RYT 500 and to date I’ve taught in Peterborough and the Kawartha’s, Las Vegas and Toronto.
Now in my mid 40’s, having taught for 13+ years, I have learned to embrace all that comes with teaching and practicing as simply moments that pass through. In my classes I will guide your experience safely while you explore your practice and discover what you need. I hope that you find my classes accessible, while being breath and alignment based, all while having a bit of fun and challenging yourself!
Liv arcangeli
Liv is a yoga and meditation teacher, contemporary dance artist, mindfulness mentor, and creativity coach.
She holds a passion for helping others tap into their innate creative expression through the powerful practices of yoga, meditation, breathwork, and play.
She believes that not only do these mediums help us access our true creative nature, they also create meaningful connection to ourselves; this helps us develop a constant working relationship with our inner world. She stands on the value that if we nourish our inner world, it will have a rippling effect and create positive change to our outer world.
In her classes, you can expect a playful and inquisitive approach to Asanas (yoga postures), as well as sprinkles of imagination and compassionate self-discovery to help you embody your inner flow.
Ciara Mckell
Ciara is a dedicated and passionate instructor with a profound love for movement and wellness.
With a foundation rooted in the vibrant world of Irish dance, Ciara's journey into teaching and wellness has been shaped by her passion for movement and self-expression.
Ciara brings a unique blend of grace and creativity to her classes. Ciara’s philosophy and movement practice is all about promoting self-compassion, self-discovery, and self-empowerment to build overall well-being on and off the mat.
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