After returning from life changing trips through South America and Alaska, Olive developed a deep interest in culture and alternative therapies for the mind and body. She immersed herself in a variety of historical and spiritual literature which led her on a path towards the Bhagavad Gita, Krishnamurti, Patanjali's Sutras and countless books on meditation, mantras and relaxation. It very quickly became clear that a new seed had been planted and that she was meant for yoga. She began the teacher certification program in 2007 and quickly became certified under the guidance of Dorothy Guerra at Parivartan Yoga Studio in Mississauga.

Today Olive is a global citizen and continues to foster a broader understanding and application of the healing abilities yoga possesses. Her classes are designed to facilitate the transformation and healing of the spirit through self inquiry integrated with the application of precise alignment, meditation, visualization, prayer and the metaphysical connections between the energy centres and the asana practice. Yoga fosters a captivating energy within Olive that she transfers to her students and all those with whom she’s associated. Her passion for learning continues with plans to focus her energy towards certification in Ashtanga and Sadhana Yoga, as well as accepting a role as an international ambassador for the Manduka yoga company.

Olive's journey continues to evolve and is deeply influenced by many great traditions. Deeply motivated by her passion, she continues to dedicate her practice to historical yogi’s Guruji Pattabi Jois, Doug & David Swenson, Seane Corne, and Jonny Kest as well as all her beautiful students (who continue to influence her inner journey towards spiritual growth and empowerment).Creative pursuits that keep her juices flowing include her infinite passion for travelling, playing the guitar, reading, fishing, cooking, playing with her kittens (Atticus & Scout) and anything that takes her out of the city and into new cultures.

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