MY STORY
Namaste,
My name is Adesola, also known as Desi, and I began my yoga practice 5 years ago. Today, I can barely recognise myself! This traditional and ancient practice has transformed me, my life - and how I view it - in ways I could never have imagined.
When it came to my career, I had a few ambitious dreams - none of which involved yoga. As life would have it, another path had been laid out for me. After much resistance, I let go of the desires I had for myself and with no expectations, relocated across the pond from London,UK to Vancouver, BC. What awaited me would be my most exciting journey yet.
It was here that I first became acquainted with yoga. My yoga journey has been a humbling experience, through which I have learned to embrace the uncertainty of life and connect deeper with myself. Yoga has provided me with the tools to meet emotional, spiritual, psychological and physical challenges that I experience on and off my mat with an open mind and to overcome them with strength and confidence.
When I am not working in the healthcare sector, I spend my free time exploring Coquitlam parks and trail hikes, learning Mandarin, or scouring the restaurants of the lower mainland for dishes that satisfy my huge appetite! I hope to one day reside by the water somewhere warm and run around after my long-awaited fur-baby.
Educational Background & Training
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300hr Foundations of Yoga Therapy - Vancouver School of Healing Arts
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240hr Yoga Teacher Training - Vancouver School of Healing Arts
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Trauma-Informed Yoga Core Training - Yoga Outreach
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Bachelors (Honours) of Medical Science BMedSc - The University of Birmingham, UK
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Standard First Aid & CPR - Canadian Red Cross
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Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) - Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)
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Foundational Indigenous Cultural Sensitivity Training - Aboriginal Health
Affiliations
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CYA-RYT 200 - Registered yoga teacher with the Canadian Yoga Alliance (CYA)
CONNECT WITH DESI
Get in touch with me to learn more about my offerings or to make a purchase and book a complimentary consultation. I respond to all inquiries within 24 hours. I look forward to hearing from you, Namaste!