Did You Smile Today?
"A smile is a powerful, compassionate gesture that not only spreads kindness but also sparks positive emotions in both the person smiling and those who witness it."
In all my yoga classes, I encourage everyone to smile—especially when faced with challenging poses. It’s more than just a facial expression; it’s a reminder to find joy in the journey. A simple smile can lift your spirits, ease your mind, and inspire positivity. Whether on or off the mat, a smile can be a transformative tool in cultivating inner peace and connection.
Join me in embracing the power of a smile and the incredible energy it brings to your practice and life.
It's Karla
Her journey with Hot Yoga led her to earn her Yoga Teacher Certification in 2006, specializing in Hatha yoga. She has since deepened her practice through ongoing studies, workshops, and advanced training in various yoga styles, achieving her RYT 500 accreditation with Yoga Alliance.
As a wellness program facilitator at a Women’s Centre supporting individuals affected by abuse, trauma, and addiction, she is deeply motivated to create a compassionate, empowering space for women. Her teaching focuses on fostering healing, growth, and self-discovery in a safe and transformational environment.
With a strong passion for the yoga community, she founded and directed Infinite Yoga Studio in Mississauga for over a decade. She is a certified Thai Yoga Massage practitioner and has led 200-hour Yoga Teacher Trainings, organized yoga retreats and workshops, and offered corporate and private yoga classes.
She teaches a variety of yoga styles, including:
✔ Vinyasa Flow – for strength, flexibility, and mindfulness
✔ Power Yoga – dynamic, energetic, and strengthening
✔ Yin & Restorative Yoga – deep relaxation, healing, and stress relief
✔ Senior & Prenatal Yoga – gentle, supportive practices tailored for all stages of life
✔ Specialized Classes & Workshops – focusing on relieving tightness and injuries in the back, shoulders, hips, and other areas of tension
She is especially passionate about Restora-Yin yoga with essential oils, recognizing its profound ability to heal, calm the mind, and relax the body. Through her work with private clients and regular students, she encourages a mindful, intuitive approach to well-being, guiding them to listen to their bodies and cultivate a gentle yet steady practice.
"Connect with me, and let’s embark on this journey together."
"Life brings more joy when you do what you love—
and most of all, love what you do."
APPROACH
Karla's unique style of teaching imparts her wonderful passion for life and well-being through themes of story-telling, sharing inspirational quotes and readings pulled from multiple yogic disciplines, and intuitive traditional aspects of yoga. She teaches an alignment-base Vinyasa that integrates intelligent sequencing by the use of props focusing with invigorating breath work to create a deeply transformative class that challenges her students in all the right ways.
