Brianna Richardson

1) I am here because:

I needed a St. John’s family. My first year living in St. John’s I had been searching for a yoga studio, having just experienced my first Moksha summer in Charlottetown I was hooked. It took me a while to find Jill Holden, but boy was I happy when I did. After a few of her Moksha-Inspired classes she mentioned she was working on opening a studio of her own. Never have I been so sure of something as when I emailed (harassed) her inquiring about somehow working together. Needless to say it was the best thing I ever did. I found my St. John’s family.

2) 6 Things I can’t live without:

1- My roommate, Michael Walsh. Literally, he is the chef of our house so I would starve if he weren’t there to feed me.
2- My St. John’s family aka my Sangha.
3- My claddagh ring
4- Water
5- My amazing friends
6- My rockin’ (crazy) family

Everything else I could totally live without.

3) My top 3 goals in life are:

1- To catch babies (Become a Midwife; Brianna Richardson BNRN, NP, RM)
2- Travel. Everywhere and anywhere I possibly can.
3- Win 50 Million Dollars.

4) Ask me about:

What I plan to do once I win 50 million dollars.

5) I’m really good at:

Oh god. Umm, drinking wine.

6) Favourite book, movie, and food:

Sadly, it has been a long time since I have read but this has been my favourite book for a while, mainly because it is a great book but also because I haven’t read much since then: The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold

all time fav movie- Gidget!!

Favourite food, hmmm. If you would have asked me while I lived in Res, I would have told you Hashbrown Casserole. Which, don’t get me wrong, I love but truthfully it’s clementines. If I had to eat only one thing for the rest of my life, that’s what it would be! In fact, I’m eating one right now.

7) What is your most positive character trait?

This is a difficult question so I asked my roommate and he said “your niceness, your kindness, your gentleness, your positivity, your ray of sunshineness, your bringing-of-happiness, you are a positive force in peoples lives”

I am crying while typing this. Isn’t he so sweet!!

8 ) Describe your best experience in yoga class:

Tonight (Feb. 25th) with Tiff was pretty fantastic but I will have to say it was one class with Jill Willcott beside me. The entire class was awesome, I felt free which lately I have been having some challenges with but at the end in final savasana, I was taking up so much space so Jill and I held hands. Just so everyone knows this chick is one wicked yogini, therefore I had the best savasana since I don’t even know when. Usually during savasana, I’m like “Inhale, Exhale, wish I could get a falafel from Cedar’s tonight. Inhale, Exhale, there are so many dishes to do at home. Inhale, Exhale, stop thinking and just breathe. Inhale, Exhale. Inhale, Exhale. Inhale, Ex…If I only had 50 Million Dollars..”, but during that final resting pose with Jill Willcott, my mind was peaceful.

9) What is your favourite animal, and why?

Elephants. Their four strong legs represent life’s four pillars- the mind, heart, soul and love. The elephant’s thick skin teaches us to stick with it- even through the worst. It’s trunk symbolizes ambition-follow what you want in life, despite all obstacles, go for what you want. The elephant may have a small brain but it has an awesome memory: to forgive but never forget. And the tail…when elephants travel in groups they hold onto each others tail; stay close to your family and friends.

I like dogs too, because they’re cute.

10) What is the most important thing you ever learned in a yoga class?

This question is taking me a long time to answer. Since my time with MYSJ I have learned so much. Most absolutely important thing would have to be to breathe.

After I learned how to breathe I: passed all my courses, ran my first 10km, dominated the go-kart racetrack, became a conference director, basically realized I can do anything I want to do, as long as I just breathe.

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Debbie Senior

1) I am here because: I am here because my life journey brought me here….that, and my sister made me try Moksha.
2) 6 Things I can’t live without: 1) water 2) my sentimental jewelry (3rings, bracelet and pearl) 3) smoothies 4) music 5) yoga mats 6) cell phone
3) My top 3 goals in life are: 1) to discover and be myself 2) to love and be loved 3) to reach the stars
4) Ask me about… anything and everything!
5) I’m really good at… making people smile =)
6) Favourite book, movie, and food is… There are too many to choose. Diversity is the spice of life!! But if I have to, Tuck Everlasting, Across the Universe, Homemade gluten-fee pesto pizzas (ask me about em!!!)
7) What is your most positive character trait? Ummmmmm… I mean ommmmnnnnn…. I mean…patience. I am a patient and compassionate person.
8) Describe your best experience in a yoga class: Honestly, for me, every experience in yoga class trumps the last. It is always an enjoyable experience getting to know my body and mind and deepening into my practice. I always feel so much more knowledgeable and flexible after each class. So much gratitude to our amazing teachers!!!!
9) What is your favourite animal, and why? Horses. They are powerful, beautiful and amazing creatures which run like the wind. I wanted a horse ever since I was able to ask for one. I had a game plan for feeding and housing him/her. My parents said no. haha (ask me about it!!)
10) What is the most important thing you ever learned in a yoga class? To listen to my body.

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Amelia Reddick

1) I am here because:

I am here because I was meant to be here. I was on a mission last year to figure out who and what made me happy, which therefore lead me to this studio and everyone in it!!

2) 6 Things I can’t live without: (materialistically speaking - love is a given! ;)
1. Tea
2. Dr. Bronnors Magic Soap (Peppermint)
3. My glasses
4. Quinoa
5. Lulu leggings
6. Ben Howard

3) My top 3 goals in life are:
1. To travel
2. To become a nurse and take care of, comfort, make smile and help anyone I come in contact with
3. To be happy!

4) Ask me about..
My fake teeth

5) I’m really good at..
Smiling and/or laughing

6) Favourite book, movie, and food is..
Favourite book: Harry Potter
Favourite movie: How To Train Your Dragon
Favourite food: Sushi

7) What is your most positive character trait?
Hardiness- I try and look at a stressful (or potentially stressful) situation as a challenge

 Describe your best experience in a yoga class:
After tearing my ACL last year I was intimidated to get back in the hot room because I couldn't bend my knee. Jill took the time to show me how to use a block, a strap and alternative poses to take pressure off my knee. The first day I did "hero pose" without a block I almost cried haha

9) What is your favourite animal, and why?
In the domestic context I would have to say birds. My parents have never been big on pets but I convinced them to let me buy a budgie bird when I was 12. I named him Turkey and he stayed in the family for 3 years. He cuddled, flew around the house and said things like "what's for dinner" and "turkey soup". He was wicked!

10) What is the most important thing you ever learned in a yoga class?
In one class Steve said "Regrets are just lessons you haven't learned yet". Yoga has taught me to let go. Everything and everyone has something to teach us and all you can do is grow from them.

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Gina Marie

1) I am here because:
I'm here because I feel more at home than I do at home! Trading (sweeping specifically) & practising are my favourite things to do, especially on the same day! I love my yoga family!

2) 6 Things I can’t live without: (materialistically speaking)
1. COFFEE 2. C.O. Bigelow Rose Salve for lips, face, cuticles, elbows, knees, everywhere! 3. A can of chickpeas- you can make anything with them 4. My rubber boots 5. My Jade mat 6. Hair elastics

3) My top 3 goals in life are:
1. To be my own boss
2. Have a healthy, happy family- with at least one adopted animal & child
3. To visit all 7 wonders of the natural & man-made world

4) Ask me about..
The ॐ hanging outside the trade room 


5) I’m really good at..
interacting with children. I am amazed by little kids and the way their minds work. I find them so fascinating and think we can learn so much from them. 

6) Favourite book, movie, and food is..
A Brave New World, Pulp Fiction and SUSHI! 

7) What is your most positive character trait?
Perseverance- I hate giving up. Personal motto: “Where there's a will, there's a way”
Describe your best experience in a yoga class:
Wow, this is a tough one. But I'll have to go with my best experience in yoga class was probably my very first class ever, Steve's last time teaching at Soothe. It was the first time I had ever tried practising yoga and pretty much loved it immediately. I remember Steve asked if it was anyone's first time and I raised my hand. He said “wow, so lucky” and now I know why!!! 

9) What is your favourite animal, and why?
Dogs in general but more specifically, Boston Terriers! I go crazy for dogs!!! Can't wait to have my own!

10) What is the most important thing you ever learned in a yoga class?
To be gentle & to feel light with my body and mind. I want both words tattooed on myself as a visual reminder.