My name is Jefferson Guzman and it’s an honour to support your journey toward improved physical, emotional and mental well being.
“My goal as a yoga teacher is to make yoga accessible to people of all ages, sizes and abilities. By building strength and flexibility safely and gradually, a yoga practice can foster confidence, a desire to return to the mat, and a sense of peace.”
Jefferson Guzman
Education
I graduated from The Yoga Sanctuary’s 250 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in May 2013. The program provided me the amazing opportunity to study with Cynthia Funk, Sue Ravazzolo, Janine Woo, Karen Cove, and Orlando Batista.
I continued my studies at The Yoga Sanctuary and completed the 300 Hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training in August 2016. This program provided me the amazing opportunity to also study with Hali Schwartz, Anne-Marie Hood, Shehla Khan, and Dr. Yvonne Oswald.
I’ve attended workshops and teacher trainings lead by Bo Forbes, Marla Ericksen, Blake Martin, Leslie Kaminoff, Richard Miller, Mark Stephens, Rod Stryker and Rodnee Yee at the Yoga Conference in Toronto and with Brenda McMorrow in London at DevaTree.
I have formal training in Restorative, Yin, Hatha, Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Seniors and Pre & Post Natal styles of yoga.
“I focus my teaching on providing modifications to poses and encouraging students to explore what works best for their body every class, as this changes from day to day.”
Jefferson Guzman
Teaching
My teaching is currently focused on Hatha, Restorative, Yin and Seniors yoga. I’ve developed my own styles of yoga that I teach, while also training other yoga teachers to teach them:
- Yoga for All Bodies (classes designed to make yoga more accessible for seniors and for students with bigger bodies)
- Yoga for Bigger Bodies (co-created with my colleague Lindy Lewis, this yoga teacher training is designed to help yoga teachers make their classes more accessible for students with bigger bodies)
- Hypno-Restorative Yoga (co-created with my colleague Tanya Pillay, these classes combine Hypnosis and Restorative Yoga)
- Yoga for the Actor (classes designed to help actors curate a yogic practice that best prepares their body and mind for auditions and performances)
In addition, I also train yoga teachers to teach Restorative Yoga.
My offerings include online group classes, private classes, corporate classes, custom practices, and custom retreats.
I also host yoga and meditation retreats in both Canada and Costa Rica.
“As we practice listening and trusting our body’s inner intelligence as our primary guide, we practice self-care. This is something we can take off the mat and into our lives.”
Jefferson Guzman
Dedication
I want students to know that I :
- Create a safe space, free of discrimination, where student and teacher are equals
- Care about your health and safety and respect your ability at all times
- Teach from a place of love with kindness and patience for all students
- Conduct all my business affairs with integrity, honesty and fairness
- Am grateful for your attendance and trust
“The benefits of a regular yoga practice are not only physical. You will also cultivate a calm mind, kind words and compassionate heart. In other words, peace, peace, peace.”
Jefferson Guzman
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