Owner & Teacher One Yoga Vernon

Jay began practicing yoga over 10 years ago and at that time never had any thoughts or interest in teaching it. He was just hoping to touch his toes again. After witnessing and experiencing the positive effects yoga was having on himself and those around him he became inspired to learn more and to share this ancient practice with others.

Jay brings playfulness, patience and maybe even a bit of "dad" humour to his teachings. Encouraging a softer and more meditative approach to yoga and loves to quote "yoga isn't a work out, but a work in".

When not on his mat you can find him with his family in the mountains snowboarding or adventuring in nature.

200hr Vinyasa Teacher Training with Ryan Leier and One Yoga

Vinyasa Yoga for Youth 25hr intensive

Jay also teaches through Vinyasa Yoga for Youth

Sherrie E

Teacher One Yoga Vernon

I came to yoga many years ago (age 24), at an age when I had struggled with anxiety, fear and health issues for many years prior.  It was on a mat, in my soon to be mother-in-law’s living room where I experienced my first yoga class, where I found a peace and calm within that I had not experienced before. My mother-in-law was the first yoga instructor in Northern BC in the early 1960’s, and I was fortunate to be introduced to it through her. I began to practice yoga for myself, finding a yoga video at a video store with Rachel Welsh! I practiced with her video daily for months and got really good at the 26 poses, and then created my own daily practice and enjoyed the healing benefits. With the fear and health issues I struggled with, I was always praying, asking, pleading for help for ‘God’ to calm my mind and heal my overactive mind. Along with my yoga practice, I also began to meditate.  One morning during my meditation practice I clearly heard a quiet calm voice say “finally, you shut up long enough to notice the stillness within!” This is when the healing began. I continued my yoga practice and meditation for over 30 years. It was later, when time and life allowed for me to take up a yoga teacher training. In 2007 I began a year and a half study with Yogacharya Michael, of the Rishi Culture Ashtanga Yoga Master’s Course online. It was intensive and life changing! Yogacharya Michael encouraged me to begin teaching after my certification and to know that what I had been taught, what he had passed down to me must be shared. I was ready to teach and wanted to help others discover their own inner peace and calm. For a period of 11 years, I was the owner and primary yoga instructor of Pottery Road Yoga studio located in Vernon.  During that time, I was partnered with the OSR Group (Occupational Stress Recovery) in Vernon, where I taught groups of First Responders and Veterans trauma sensitive yoga, for a period of seven (7) years. After Covid, life changed and I chose to close my studio. My style of teaching touches on the spiritual and practical aspects of life. I enjoy introducing yoga to those who are new to it, and helping individuals to become familiar with the poses (asanas), and some of the philosophy of ancient yoga. I am passionate about sharing all the benefits of a regular yoga practice with others and I am so grateful to continue to study, and be a student of yoga and life!

Jessica S

Teacher One Yoga Vernon

My journey into yoga really took off a few years back when I was finding my way and my breath during some challenging times. I found yoga a place where I was always able to find my center
and to feel grounded. I became incredibly inspired, and it wasn’t long after that I decided to take my yoga teacher training. At first, it was to deepen my practice, but throughout the training, I discovered a major love for teaching as well.
I currently hold my 200hr Yoga teaching certificate with the yoga alliance and am excited to add more training to deepen my teaching practice.
I am so grateful and humbled to be a part of this studio and am looking forward to sharing my love for yoga with you all ❤️

Gillian G

Teacher One Yoga Vernon

Our story begins in East Vancouver, where a young Gillian tells her mother she'll one day "do yoga." Being born into a multicultural community, she was drawn naturally to things like art, dance and learning about different ways the children in the neighbourhood practiced their unique customs and rituals. 
Her family moved to the interior of BC, first to Nakusp, where she exchanged her awe of things like crabs and seals for a love of goats, bonding more deeply with animals and nature. A second move to Salmon Arm gifted her a connection with the lakes of the Okanagan Valley. As she grew into adulthood, she moved and travelled and moved again, seeking and searching for something that felt like her; like home.
In 2010 she finally found her place on her mat. From the very first class, she was hooked. Gillian completed her first 200hr teacher training with Eoin Finn in Bali, Indonesia in 2015. From there she has continued to travel and train with Eoin and Insiya, in Bali, Tofino and Victoria, BC and plans to one day complete their Blissology 500hr certification. 
With yoga teaching underway, Gillian also began her work in the autism community in 2016. Having a passion for working with children, she combined her areas of expertise to teach kids yoga for autism, alongside her regular studio classes and workshops. 
Children have been one of Gillian's greatest teachers, as they come to the planet without any of the social and cultural constraints life delivers. Working with kids and being a Mom to her own son have both softened and strengthened the way she looks at yoga and teaching, and deepened her understanding that when life provides a supportive environment for us to grow, we naturally become more of ourselves. 
Gillian's classes are an open and safe space to explore your potential. She values each individual's freedom of expression on their mat, and understands that each class is a unique experience. In class you will be encouraged to tune in, and learn to feel more deeply what the present moment has to offer. Everyone, and all levels, are always welcome.