Life takes us in many directions before we find the path that best suites our stride.Jasmine Arney - Owner Active Turtle
In 2004 I traveled to Montreal to take a break from my hectic life and study a new modality I new very little about. I saw a picture on the cover of Massage magazine that spoke to me. At Lotus Palm under Kam Thye Chow I immersed myself in a new atmosphere and came out reeling. After studying with students from all over the world and enjoying the ecclectic September days of Montreal I knew my life had to change. I came home and closed a door on my old life and opened a door on the present.
Thai Yoga Massage Lotus Palm 2005
Standard First Aid and Level C CPR updated 2009
Women In Business Program Graduate 2006
Hot Stone Therapy Certificate 2007
RYT 500 Ten Body Kundalini and Hatha 2007
Kids Yoga Training 2007
Prenatal Yoga Training 2008
Zumba Basics and Gold Fitness 2009
In April of 2007, one month earlier than planned my husband Chad and I welcomed Baby Indio into our lives. The path I was on takes another turn and the journey continues.
Breathe deeply, cherish family, love freely, laugh often, enjoy friends and live well. Don't forget to stretch your shell!
Jasmine Arney, RYT Known for her life-affirming and exuberant teaching style, Jasmine Arney, offers years of experience as a Yoga Teacher and Thai Yoga Massage Practitioner. Sharing the gift of yoga with young and old year round in her community of Muskoka, Jasmine teaches Kundalini and Hatha with an eclectic fusion of vinyasa, & ashtanga and Zumba®. Balancing her passion for family, community and the environment, Jasmine interacts with all aspects of life in the only way she knows how: with heart. Jasmine will guide us through self-discovery of our body-mind connection in the yoga studio and invigorate us with the lively practice of Zumba®.
Emma Tait - Yoga Teacher emma@activeturtle.com
“The privilege of a lifetime is being who you are”- Joseph Campbell. For me, a truer word has never been spoken. At the age of 19, in preparation for a second year of environmental science in university I felt a pull from somewhere deep inside of me; an instinctual need to find balance in my life. This was a loud inner voice that would not be ignored and through no conscious control of mine I found myself gone from university mid-semester, traveling to the heart of the jungle in Costa Rica to delve into my multidimensional self, unearthing my yoga. To me, there are few words that can be used to describe the gift of yoga. It is just something you want to give yourself and others. My favorite thing about yoga is the union of science and spirituality that is absolutely a perfect fit for every single person in this world. My inner voice has been awoken and is over the moon ecstatic about sharing this beautiful gift, crossing all boundaries and extending the joy to as many people as I am able to connect with, in any mediam.
RYT 200 Yoga Training Nosara 2010
Standard First Aid 2009
HIGH FIVE Childrens training 2010
Stephanie Burton- Personal Trainer
Growing up I was fortunate enough to be involved in sports such as Figure Skating, Dance & Soccer, and since then fitness and sport has become a huge part of my life and still continues to be today in my role as a fitness leader, trainer & nutrition consultant.
I started my career in fitness at Georgian College in Orillia where I taught Indoor Cycling, Step, Pilates & Abs. This was a great stepping stone where I gained a lot of knowledge and experience. I have worked hard planning and preparing all of my classes which has proven to be fun & effective and always receive positive feedback. “Like anything we do, fitness should be fun and you should enjoy every minute of it”
I am passionate about fitness and my goal as a trainer is to get YOU excited about fitness and all of the benefits it has to offer! By continuously educating myself I am committed to creating a safe, fun and effective program that will help you achieve your goals!!! “The two main counterparts that work hand in hand are a healthy diet & exercise” - If you have always wondered where to start or this is something you want to achieve, I want to be that person who will get you on the right track!
CAN FIT PRO Fitness Instructor Specialist
CAN FIT PRO Personal Trainer Specialist
CAN FIT PRO Nutrition and Wellness Specialist
Cyclee Reebok UNiversity & Cycle Ice Training
CPR/First Aid & AED Training
