meet the teachers
Get connected to some of our favourite humans!
Each teacher at Hive Yoga and Fitness has been chosen for their unique training and experience. We are driven by a passion for inspiring people to move in many ways, which is why each of our instructors are certified to lead any number of yoga styles and fitness classes.
Our teachers also place importance on building a strong and flexible mindset, training our community to be ready for whatever life throws your way. Classes at the studio are all about functional movement, stress-relief and diversifying your training. Connect with one of our open-minded, skilled instructors soon to support a balanced approach to training.
Lianne Burrell
Hivefit instructor, R.Kin
Lianne is from the Maritimes where she did her BSc in Kinesiology from Dal. She has been coaching since 2010 and has coached everyone from the 4-year-old soccer player to the elite endurance athlete. When she isn’t teaching, she is found climbing, snow/splitboarding, or trail running. Lianne is a big believer in having a healthy dose of type 1 and 2 fun in the mountains, and enjoys getting people strong & resilient to get them out there as well.
Rebecca Hollingworth
Studio Instructor
With an ERYT-500 certification, Rebecca has been mentoring and leading students through the practice of yoga for 15+ years. She believes that embodiment through breath awareness and movement is another way of understanding ourselves beyond the intellect.
As a recent graduate of the Certified Applied Positive Psychology Program with the Flourishing Centre, she now infuses positive psychology concepts into her yoga teaching. The union of yoga and positive psychology provides her student community with a unique and impactful support to enable them to thrive and flourish in their lives.
With Rebecca you can expect a well themed and intelligently sequenced class. You’ll leave the class feeling energized, renewed and inspired to take the “yoga” off your mat and into your day.
Sam O'Brien
Yoga Instructor
Sam began practicing yoga many years ago and appreciated it for its empowering and healing qualities. Her classes focus on alignment and fluidity and emphasize that every BODY can practice yoga. She completed her YTT with the Kootenay Yoga School in Isla Mujeres, Mexico in 2019 and has been teaching ever since. She grew up in Chicago, IL and lived in San Diego, CA and Crested Butte, CO before moving to Vancouver in 2021 to attend grad school in clinical psychology. When Sam isn’t practicing yoga, she’s having fun outdoors– running, snowboarding, or mountain biking– and occasionally studying.
On Instagram: @samobriennn
Claudia Nobauer
Yoga Instructor
Claudia has been teaching yoga since 2005, she’s studied with Naresh, Dawn Hampton, Sjanie McInnes, and many other amazing yogi’s. In her classes, you can expect longer holds and feel-good music. Claudia’s classes are great if you’re a beginner or just getting used to what this yoga thing is all about. In her spare time, you can find Claudia climbing, playing guitar and talking about her cat.
Brad Gooderham
Power, Vinyasa, Reggae, Men's
Brad had been practicing yoga for 20 years and teaching since 2022. He views yoga as a mindset; the stretching practice being just one aspect of moving through the world with love and equanimity.
A fan of the Vinyasa style, he also builds the wisdom of Ram Dass, mindfulness, and gratitude/acceptance into his practice.
Unique in Vancouver, Brad has designed and teaches the Men’s Yoga Class at the Hive. A positive masculine vibe for every male body and ability
Alireza Jambor
Movement essentials
Jessie Smith
Yang Yin, Power and Hatha
Jessie is a certified teacher as well as a yoga instructor. She’s been teaching yoga for 12 years – across multiple modalities: yin, meditation, hatha, vinyasa, nidra, even restorative yoga. She ran retreats on Bowen Island for 5 years and loves combining nature knowledge and connection with yoga movement. Jessie teaches with an emphasis on alignment and utilizing proper muscles for a safe and injury free movement practice. She climbs, runs and mountain bikes in her free time, so she brings knowledge of outdoor pursuits to her classes.
Honey
Begginner Yoga and Yin
Honey is a trained therapy dog that teaches beginner Yoga and Yin on Friday nights with her owner Jessie.
Tannis Potter
Power and Hatha
Tannis (she/her) is an outdoor enthusiast, Physical Health Education teacher, and yoga instructor based on the North Shore. She holds a Bachelor of Kinesiology and a 200-hour yoga teacher training certification through YYOGA. Tannis first came to yoga as a way to reconnect with her body and now shares that passion through playful, energizing sequences designed for all bodies and levels. With a focus on movement exploration and fluid sequencing, she creates a welcoming space where yogis can meet themselves exactly as they are.
Alicia Graham
yoga & acro Instructor
Jason Lee
Power and Functional mobility (Kinstretch® FRC®)
Interests: Training, bouldering, my truck
Aya
Yoga Instructor
Lo (Loretta) Laurin
Power
Lo (Loretta Laurin, they/she) is a movement and outdoor enthusiast with a passion for facilitating meaningful experiences. They have taught movement for over 15 years, including yoga (power, vinyasa, hatha, restorative, yin, prenatal), mat pilates, dance fitness, and partner dance. They also love climbing and bouldering, both indoors and outdoors. It’s always a joy for them to work with fellow climbers.
Lo’s teaching style is grounded yet playful. They offer a unique fusion style while honouring the lineages of the practice they draw from. Having managed personal chronic pain and working with rehabilitative clients for many years, they also recognize the need for an accessible and trauma-informed approach.
Lo also offers retreats and is a clinical counsellor and life coach. Check out their other classes and work at https://lorettalaurin.com
Wendy Issa
Yoga Instructor
Born and raised in Ecuador, Wendy started her Yoga Practice back in her hometown in 2010. She took her first YTT in 2012 in Costa Rica with Ashley Ludman. Since then she has expanded her range of teaching studying under the umbrella of teachers like Sri Dharma Mittra, Leslie Kaminoff, Seane Corn, Shiva Rea, Susan Hately, and Eion Finn. Wendy’s style of teaching is based on creating a safe place to explore your body, mind, and soul with a mindful practice guided with a combination of asana, pranayama, alignment, adjustments, and meditation.
Judith Fleerackers
Hatha and Power
Judith (“You-dit”) began practicing yoga over a decade ago and was initially drawn to yoga for the combination of stretching and strengthening. As she developed a regular practice, she was able to move past just the physical practice and feel at home in her body, falling in love with everything else yoga has to offer. She completed her 200hr with Karma Teachers Yoga in 2020, teaching through a variety of styles and mediums since. You can expect a slower paced class with intentional sequencing, breathwork, and a focus on building a positive relationship to self.
Outside of her work and practice, Judith is an avid cook, mountain biker, and climber. She loves snacks, fermentation, and kitchen dance parties. You can find her on instagram @yoga.with.udit.
Rachel Hills
POWER
Xu Di
Power
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2022 Update: Late/no show policy – 3 strike system. One strike – verbal warning. Two – cancel all your yoga bookings for that week. Three – you’re no longer allowed to book classes for a month. You can still come in and try to drop into classes, but any bookings made for the studio in that month will be canceled. This is implemented due to an increase in no-shows from last year.