In 1998, Lori Berenz stepped into her first Iyengar Yoga class — a moment that would change the course of her life. What began as a personal exploration quickly grew into a calling. By 2004, Lori had traded in her corporate career for the yoga mat, dedicating herself to teaching and sharing the practice full time.
Now a Certified Senior Iyengar Yoga teacher and the director of Yoga Journey in Collingwood, Lori teaches with warmth, clarity, and a deep respect for yoga’s transformative power. Her classes are designed not just to strengthen the body but to awaken awareness, resilience, and joy. Students appreciate her ability to connect on both a physical and emotional level, making practice accessible, fun, and meaningful.
A lifelong advocate for the environment, Lori has followed a plant-based lifestyle since her teens. Her love of nature is woven into her teaching, connecting students not only to themselves but also to the natural world around them.
Forever a student herself, Lori continues to study with the Iyengar family in Pune, India, and with senior teachers worldwide. She also mentors aspiring instructors, helping them build confidence and authenticity as they step into their own teaching journeys. Lori also sits on the Board of IYAC/ACYI (Iyengar Yoga Association of Canada).
Jane completed her teacher training in 2014 at the Iyengar Yoga Centre of Victoria, BC, mentored by Lauren Cox. She continues to deepen her studies with senior teacher Ty Chandler and is fortunate to have joined the Yoga Journey teaching community in 2018.
Jane is grateful to BKS Iyengar for a body mind breath practice with which to explore being human. Her approach to teaching is thoughtful, and dedicated to helping students discover yoga as a tool for lifelong growth.
Amanda Casey has been teaching and living in the Collingwood area for over 15 years. A longtime student of Iyengar yoga, Amanda is thrilled to be part of the Yoga Journey teaching team.
As a mother of three young children, Amanda brings a deep appreciation for the changing needs of the body through different life stages. Her own experiences of pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum recovery have inspired a special interest in pelvic health and supporting women in reconnecting with strength, stability, and mobility.
Amanda’s classes are joyful, grounding, and thoughtfully challenging. She continues to learn through her teacher mentoring with Lori Berenz and through the wisdom of her students and community. Her goal is to help each student feel empowered, curious, and more at home in their own body.
Lindsey’s yoga journey began in 2016 at Yoga Journey in Collingwood, where she first stepped into Lori’s class. As a lifelong athlete, she was drawn to the precision, strength, and intelligence of the Iyengar lineage — and from that first class, she was hooked. For the first time, she experienced what it truly felt like to be in her body — present, aware, and without judgment, guided simply by the question: “What can I do now?”
Since then, yoga has transformed Lindsey’s relationship with movement, helping her become stronger, more balanced, and less restricted in both body and mind. Now under the mentorship of Lori, she is pursuing her Iyengar Yoga Teacher Training, deepening her understanding of alignment, awareness, and the art of mindful practice.
With a background as a Registered Massage Therapist, mobility educator, and athlete, Lindsey brings a unique perspective to her teaching — blending functional movement knowledge with the discipline and depth of the Iyengar method. Her classes are grounded, accessible, and designed to help you build a stronger connection to your body and your potential.
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