Our Certifications

ISSA Certified Fitness Trainer

It's no secret - fitness training has been proven to prevent disease, strengthen your health and improve your confidence and outlook on life. As a certified fitness trainer, I'm deeply trained in everything from muscle mechanics to flexibility and cardiovascular dynamics. So if you want to live a stronger and more confident life, I've got the training and the expertise to help you every step of the way.

2025 CPR/AED

Understanding how and when to utilize Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) can mean the difference between life and death for a client.

To successfully complete this Certification I studied the following:

  1. Anatomy and Physiology, Cardiac Arrest, and Heart Attacks
  2. Administering CPR to children and adults
  3. Choking in children and adults
  4. Automated defibrillation

ISSA Master Trainer candidate

As part of my continued education program, I am currently enrolled in the following specialization courses to be wrapped up by early 2026:

1. Corrective Exercise: the science of dealing with injuries and facilitating rehabilitation while progressing in our movement practice 

2. Nutrition: what and how to eat in support of our movement practice and longevity

3. Behavioural Transformation: the psychological aspects behind a change process

4. Resistance Training & Conditioning: into the details of strength and hypertrophy training, including bodybuilding

Coach Ansku / 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training Certification - Santosha Yoga Institute

Yoga Alliance RYT-200 Certification with a focus on authentic vini flow — a style that connects Hatha yoga postures through short, fluid Vinyasa sequences. Rooted in the Sri T. Krishnamacharya lineage, this approach offers a therapeutic and holistic framework for teaching yoga, fostering healing and wellbeing in mind, body, and breath.

The training placed strong emphasis on teaching yoga safely and effectively. Notably, Santosha’s founder and many of its teachers studied directly under disciples of Sri T. Krishnamacharya in India, preserving the authenticity of this tradition.

Coach Ansku / 50-hour Vinyasa Sequencing Certificate

Yoga Alliance–approved certification to do a deep-dive into the crafting of dynamic Vinyasa Flow sequences, covering core principles, technical details, and structural elements. Emphasis on precise anatomical alignment and understanding of asanas to refine your personal practice and teaching skills. Curriculum highlights include:

  • Intermediate to advanced-level Vinyasa practices

  • Sequencing strategies: asana families, progression techniques, class themes, peak pose design, alignment, modifications, use of props (blocks, straps, walls, bolsters) for accessibility and safety

  • Teaching methodologies: demonstration techniques, voice modulation, safety protocols, class planning, and management