Kelly, owner, manager and instructor of Invati Yoga + Wellness, developed a passion for yoga similar to her passion for the 12 steps after moving from North Vancouver to Kelowna in 2007.

In 2015, she completed a 500-hour YTT with Moksha International and has continued her growth as a teacher by studying under renowned instructors such as Susie Newson (Mocean Yoga), Eddie Modestini & Kristin Bosteels (Yoga On The Inside), Nicki Doane (Maya Yoga), Ryan Leier (One Yoga), Father Joe (founder of Kripa Foundation), Sir Ramaswami (Vinyasa Krama), HS Arun and Manuso Manos (Iyengar Yoga), amassing over 1800 hours of YTT and intensives. Kelly incorporates all her favourite teachings into her classes, Yoga On The Inside, Hatha, Vinyasa, and restorative, to create passionate, inspiring, fun and challenging practices for her students. She loves to weave her daily life’s experiences and travel in and through her classes, always looking for those sweet spiritual experiences that help us stand in our power and connect with ourselves. As she guides her classes through her stories and teachings, her students are able to reflect on their own lives. Kelly loves encouraging everyone to take their power out into their daily lives, creating more peace in a world of many challenges and heartache.

Yoga, for Kelly, is a journey of life with courage, humility, discipline, determination and faith. In 2018, she fulfilled her dream of creating Invati Yoga + Wellness in Lake Country, offering students a welcoming and supportive space to heal and grow.

In 2020, Kelly faced a significant challenge when she was involved in a head-on car crash. However, through her spiritual teachings and practice, she was able to recover gracefully and heal her mind, body, and spirit, diving even deeper into Therapeutic Yoga On The Inside.

Inspired by the transformative power of yoga, Kelly opened a sister location in Kelowna, September 2022, expanding her service through the new location.

Kelly’s love of travel has become a search for service around the world, creating impact in developing countries. Humans and animals suffering from lack of basic needs to devastating loss through tragedies such as the wild fires in Maui.

Kelly believes we can all make a difference in our world and the power of passing on and sharing our teachings will make a difference in our world!

Kelly continues personal growth and healing through her everyday experiences, studies and travels.

Megan loves teaching yoga at Invati, being so grateful for her early days growing up in Lake County, she is happy to live here and offer her skills to the community.

Celebrating 25 years as an RMT, CranioSacral Therapist, Light Worker and Freer of Fascia and Qi Flow, Megan now steps into her role of teaching yoga as a way to continue to be of service to her clients. She believes in helping each of them to retrain their nervous system through conscious movement in order to find a fresh harmonious relationship with their body.

On the mat, her intention is to offer ways to compassionately communicate with all tissues and levels of your being, and to have a discourse of peace between the breath, body, mind, and spirit.

Megan also offers Medical Qigong Sessions for a deeper inquiry into the aspects of recurring symptoms of disease.

Alison’s journey as a teacher began at Invati Yoga Lake Country in 2020, her love of Yoga on the Inside, led her to complete her 200-hour YTT Inward Focus, under the mentorship of Kelly Craig and Eddie Modestini. This foundational training deeply informs her approach, blending Kelly’s heart-led leadership with the precise, therapeutic wisdom of the Yoga on the Inside lineage.
Influenced by the teachings of Eddie Modestini and Kristen Bosteels, Alison prioritizes structural alignment and the art of "listening softly" to your body. Her classes are a sanctuary for inward-facing awareness and deep self-discovery.

A multimedia artist and therapeutic photographer (@alisonbeaumont.art), Alison views the mat as a space for mindfulness. She invites students of all levels to find the delicate balance between strength and softness, bringing a meditative presence that honors the soul.

Liz was first introduced to yoga many years ago on the recommendation of her doctor, but it was the supportive community at Invati that gave her the confidence to pursue formal training.

She completed her 200‑hour Baptiste certification in 2018 and continued her studies at every opportunity, where she was introduced to Yoga on the Inside through Kelly Craig’s shared trainings and immersions with Eddie Modestini and Kristin Bosteels. Her love for Yoga on the Inside led her to complete the 200‑hour Inward Focus training, and she is honoured to be part of the teaching team at Invati.

Her teaching is rooted in the philosophy of yoga, approaching practice as a moment‑to‑moment, lifelong study—a steady lifeline and a limitless well of knowledge and possibility. She holds deep love, respect, gratitude, and reverence for the teachings of yoga and the lineages that shape her.

A dedicated educator for over twenty years, she teaches art, yoga, and wellness to high school students and is also a registered clinical counsellor, exploring the healing power of creativity, self‑study, and the wisdom of the body.

She credits her teenage son as her greatest teacher and remains committed to being an ever‑curious, lifelong student.

Having studied ballet from a young age, Elise understands the importance of a connected body. Each action must be deliberate and thoughtful, similar in nature to the practice of yoga. Born and raised in Lake Country, she was active in both summer and winter sports from a young age and has continued to follow those passions today.

After completing her 400-hour teacher training, Elise was excited to move back to Lake Country to share her knowledge with the community. Her interest in yoga and meditation is driven by her own daily practices, which she has found to be a huge tool for self-awareness when life might not be at its best. She reminds herself regularly that you can do anything you want, you just can do everything! Taking every opportunity to spend time with her two amazing children, Elise is a proud mom who is eager to educate others as they master their motions and find their spirit through Invati.

“All man’s miseries derive from not being able to sit quietly in a room alone.” – Blaise Pascal

Jami is born and raised in Lake Country and has spent time living both abroad and in Vancouver before returning home to raise her family. Her yoga journey began with online practices, where she discovered a deep sense of grounding and connection.

In early 2022, Jami joined Invati Café and soon after became part of the studio’s energy exchange team, supporting the space through cleaning and eventually managing the team. Immersed in the studio environment, she began taking in-studio classes, which deepened her practice and inspired her to explore yoga more fully.

A retreat to Vietnam in early 2023 opened the door to new experiences and ultimately led her to complete her Hatha Yoga Teacher Training the following winter. By spring 2024, she joined the Invati teaching family, offering restorative Yin classes that have become a source of joy and deep fulfillment.

Jami continues to expand her teaching into other styles of yoga while holding a special love for the quiet, nurturing practice of Yin. She is passionate about guiding intentional yogis in uniting body, mind, and spirit—creating space for presence, reflection, and transformation on the mat.

Sarah is a mum of two wild and wonderful girls, an animal lover, and a devoted yoga practitioner with an endless curiosity for self-growth. She’s happiest outside—whether it’s walking through the trees, hiking new trails, laying on the beach, or exploring new places while traveling with her family.

Her yoga journey began in 2018 with her first class at Invati, and it landed in her life at exactly the right time. With two little ones at home, yoga became more than just movement—it became a lifeline. Beyond the physical benefits, it offered space for stillness, awareness, and presence.

For Sarah, yoga isn’t about perfect poses or Instagram-worthy shapes. It’s about how it feels in your body, how it connects you back to yourself, and how it creates space for breath and being. Her intention is to guide others toward that same inner connection—because when you know yourself, everything shifts

Alison Ruks is a 200-hour certified yoga teacher (YTT), Reiki Master, Chartered Herbalist, and supporter of natural medicine. Deeply passionate about root cause healing, she is the author of Healing Outside the System, a book that shares how she successfully healed from an incurable disease, and empowers others to do the same. 

In 2011, Alison was diagnosed with a severe form of Multiple Sclerosis and told she would be in a wheelchair within five years. Refusing to accept that limited future, she courageously carved her own path, stepping outside conventional medicine to heal at the root level through mind, body, and spirit integration. Her remarkable recovery became the foundation for her life’s work.

Today, Alison guides others who feel unseen or unsupported in their healing journeys. She believes unaddressed trauma and stagnant energy are often at the heart of physical illness, and that profound healing becomes possible when we address the whole self with compassion and empowerment.

Ashley was introduced to yoga at a young age and has been incorporating it into her daily life ever since. She has travelled the world for different inspirations and experiences. Finding herself teaching in various corners of the world with different teachers her classes range from extensive vinyasa krama to hatha. She teaches all levels and specializes in teen and kids yoga. Ashley took a break in order to focus on new motherhood.

Stephanie is a mother of two and former high school Chemistry and Biology teacher who currently runs a local Bed and Breakfast Agritourism property in Lake Country.

Find Stephanie doing something outside and active on the water – skiing or surfing, at home surrounded by family and animals, playing some kind of competitive sport, up on the mountain in the winter snowboarding, or at the yoga studio.

Stephanie has been practicing yoga for over a decade, but didn’t become truly serious about yoga until coming to Invati in Lake Country.

Stephanie has completed her 200 hour yoga teacher training with Eddie Modestini and Kristin Bosteels and 100 hours foundations teacher training course through Maya Yoga Studio with Nicki Doane in 2021. She brings her science knowledge of the body and love for yoga together into all her classes.

“80% of the work is just getting to the studio! The other 20% just happens when you’re here.”

Loves: nature, belly laughs, traveling, deep meaningful dialogue, morning meditation, community, connection, sharing her journey and exploring living in alignment with her truths & ideals.

Passion & Purpose: to hold space for her students and clients, to support and ignite the deeper curiosities and self inquiry (through physical movement, and awareness of emotions + cognitive patterns) that can create the opportunity to live life bigger, in alignment with ones highest truths. Her deepest desire is to inspire, and to witness her students commit to and create the life they truly desire. She often reminds her students and clients that everything & anything is possible. Gillian has hosted multiple retreats in Bali (everything & anything is possible!!!) where she would share opportunities + offerings for deep healing. She feels honoured to have this opportunity to share these gifts with the Invati community.

Gillian has been practicing yoga for 15 years and teaching for 10.

Melanie’s journey on the yoga mat began with a few sporadic classes in her thirties to balance her fitness regimen. Initially drawn to classes that made her move and sweat, she loathed the final resting pose, savasana. It felt difficult to lie still and quiet, especially with her busy mind racing.

One morning, a teacher played a song during savasana that evoked deep memories, leading Melanie to shed tears. She felt connected to her body and emotions like never before. This transformative experience piqued her interest, prompting her to attend more classes. Gradually, she learned to embrace savasana and began to appreciate brief morning meditations that left her feeling refreshed.

Her restless mind was ready to be free, and her spiritual journey had begun.

After living in Hong Kong for 15 years as a real estate agent and yoga instructor, she visited the Okanagan in 2022 and couldn’t return home due to COVID-19 measures. In retrospect, she now views this as a blessing in disguise, nudging her to move back to Canada, the country of her birth, where she has decided to continue teaching yoga, SUP Yoga, coaching dragonboat, and working as a real estate advisor in the Okanagan.

Laura is a mom of five and has, therefore, been in crisis management and control for almost 30 years. She has a passionate goal of helping as many people as possible through yoga, nutrition, and wellness coaching. Laura has a background in CrossFit and having transitioned from the intensity of Crossfit (often on misaligned bodies), she found her true calling and passion in yoga. Laura's journey is not just about physical strength, but also about inner balance and mindfulness. She has a deep love for travelling, hiking, laughter and community. Laura has completed her 200 hour yoga teacher training with Eddie Modestini and Kristin Bosteels as well as attending another 200 hours over several years of in person training with them at Invati. In addition to that, she has a 60 hour Yoga Therapy Training with them. She also completed a 50 hour foundations training with Nicki Doane and has taken yoga intensives several times at her Maya Yoga Studio on Maui. She has also trained with HS Arun and is incredibly grateful for the teachers who have deepened her practice and illuminated the path. She believes all the answers we seek can be found within and we must all strive to be our own unique, authentic selves, truly believing that no one wants a life of stagnant mediocrity and she will do whatever it takes to help others fulfill their goals and dreams. She can't wait to join you on the mat for a transformative, and fun, experience.

Chantal’s journey into yoga started in 2010 when she tried out a Moksha class. As a physical education teacher, she wanted to learn about yoga in order to incorporate fun, insightful and creative ways to motivate her students to move in healthy ways.

Needless to say, she was drawn in quickly. Like most people, the physical aspects of yoga is what got her interested in the first place, but she realized that there was much more to it. The magic of yoga started to do its trick and helped her with managing stress, restoring her digestive system and guiding her through her spiritual journey. She often says that yoga “saved her life” by helping her maintain a healthy mind, body and spirit.

Having been a regular yogini and experiencing all of the benefits of yoga, Chantal wanted to incorporate it in her classroom. In 2015, following a deep meditation during a yoga retreat, she experienced a strong intuitive message telling her to bring yoga into schools. She started by teaching students basic breathing and meditation techniques to reduce their stress and increase their focus. In 2016, she started a pilot project and created a yoga club for high school teens and teachers.

Chantal is a 200hrs trained Hatha teacher with additional training in Restorative and Yoga Nidra. Her style of yoga incorporates a blend of hatha, flow and intuitive movements, while respecting the traditions of the asanas. She holds a Master’s degree in Human Kinetics as well as a teaching degree. She has been a teacher for over 10 yrs and loves to bring a strong sense of awareness to her students. She also guides individuals through their personal journey as a Certified Intuitive Coach.

Kauthar used to be a runner but after a spinal injury in 2009 she was looking for an exercise she could do during recovery and dropped in on a free yoga class. It not only made her feel physically better but mentally better as well, after that Kauthar was hooked. Kauthar incorporated yoga as part of her recovery after injuries in addition to physio and chiro. Kauthar loved how accessible yoga was and how it could meet her body where it was both on the days when she felt limited and on the days when she wanted an intense workout. Given the opportunity to share yoga with others she dove into a 200 hour YTT in 2017 at Chrysalis Yoga in Burlington Ontario. Under the guidance of Shanine Dennill she had a focus on the Iyengar tradition, using props to access and expand asanas. Kauthar continued training with a 30 hour Restorative yoga course in 2019 at Be Yoga and Wellness in Burlington Ontario and 40 hours of anatomy training with the Yoga Alliance online in 2024. Her favourite part of teaching is seeing everyone's glowing faces after class and knowing she may have had a small part or bringing joy into someone's life.

Crystal Zaseybida is a passionate life-long learner, yogi, wife, mother, friend, nature and animal lover, and teacher. B.Ed., M.C.,

300+ YTT, Yoga Nidra 1 and 2, and has been in the Fitness industry for over 30 years. Interests are outdoor pursuits, Wellness, Neuroplasticity/Mindfulness, Happiness and Joy, gardening and studying Yoga.

Currently, she teaches Dance Fitness/Inclusive Physical Education at Kelowna Secondary School. Crystal is a sports enthusiast and has had the privilege to coach Field Hockey and Rugby. She initiated the KSS Dance Program in the mid-1990s, which she still teaches today. She has been involved in many community Wellness programs such as SD 23 Health Promoting Schools Committee, KSS Wellness Team, and Pennies for Shade. Her passion and energy fuel her to support and nurture kindness, compassion and fun for all. She believes, for many, a regular practice of movement, meditation, contemplation, community and compassion can be a gateway towards being the best version of Self.

She aspires to Mahatma Gandhi; be the change you want to see in this world.

Rhonda's path to the mat wasn't a straight line. She dabbled in yoga on and off for years before life brought her to the Okanagan, where everything clicked into place. She began at Invati as an energy exchanger in March 2023 and in October 2025, completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training under Kelly Craig and Eddie Modestini. She also holds a 200-hour meditation teacher certification (2018) and has facilitated group meditations for several years. 

Rhonda's teaching is trauma-informed, shaped by a personal journey of profound transformation over the past several years, one that taught her, firsthand, the power of slowing down and coming home to the body. She brings that same steadiness and compassion to her classes, whether guiding a restorative or alignment-focused practice, creating space for students to soften, strengthen, and reconnect.

Rhonda will be heading Invati’s newest class, Chair Yoga: 50+ class! We are so excited for her to share her offerings with our community!

Ashley, 500 hr Yoga Teacher was inspired to become certified to teach yoga after years of practice in Calgary AB. Ashley was a student in Ashtanga yoga and saw the mind, body & soul benifits of the practice. In 2017 became certified as a 200 hour RYT. Ashley wanted to learn yoga at its roots and so traveled to southern India to complete her first training. In 2019 Ashley traveled back to India to Complete her 300 hr YT. Rishikesh Yogpeeth ABHAYARANYA, in the Himalayan mountains. She was able to fully emerce her self in the authentic teachings and traditions while living a ritual based life, practice self reiki, deepening in to the teachings fully to embody the essence of yoga and share that with the western world. 

Ashley offers holistic SPA, massage and Reiki sessions that incorporate ritual and wisdom steaming from yogic teachings.  Ashley has enjoyed incorporating these philosophies in to her daily life & holistic sessions for over 13 years. Teaching Ritual based & ceremonial vinyasa Hatha for years was her signature style. Ashley loves restorative classes where she can play her crystal sound Bowles, Hatha classes where she will guide you in beautiful breath practices and visualization meditation while exploring stillness in powerful holds and connecting souls in spiritual and meaningful yoga classes.Ashley’s mission is to offer classes that empower you while guide you through unique and educational classes. 

Ashley Sprenger is a certified Reiki master, Holistic Treatment provider, Certified Reflexologist, Aesthetician, 500 HRYT. 

Maria is a lifelong learner with a deep appreciation for nature, culinary delights, travel, and the joy found in life's simplest moments. Originally from the Philippines, she embarked on her Canadian adventure in Vancouver in 2017, enjoying herself in the city's vibrant culture and breathtaking surroundings. Recently, she found her tranquil haven living her countryside dream in Lake Country.

Her journey began in 2019, igniting a profound love and commitment to yoga. She completed her 200-hour YTT at Power of Now Oasis in Sanur, Bali, followed by a specialized water yoga teacher certification in Vancouver.

Maria's first experience leading a class was a pivotal moment, igniting her passion to share yoga's transformative power. Committed to guiding others on their self-discovery journey, fostering respect and deep connection to the inner self, uplifting lives. For Maria, yoga is more than a practice—it's a holistic lifestyle. A path to balance, self-love, and mindful living, inviting her students to explore their inner landscapes.

Maria draws her inspiration from the timeless wisdom of poets. As Rumi beautifully expressed, "The garden of the world has no limits, except in your mind.” This sentiment resonates deeply with her approach to yoga and life.

Join Maria to discover and connect from within—one breath, one pose, and one smile at a time.

After the breakdown that led me to yoga, I began the work of breaking it down. Each layer, each breath, each practice peeled back old patterns until I finally broke through.

Michele discovered yoga in her teenage years, and it has been the most beneficial journey she has taken to date. Consciousness, connectivity, strength, patience, balance, and universal love are some of the things the practice has gifted her. 

Receiving her first yoga certification in Aqua Kriya Yoga out of California, learning to move and heal in the water. She followed that with a Yin Yoga certification led by Bernie Clark in Vancouver, Canada. Then onto her 200 hour Hatha/Vinyasa course in the Himalayan mountains of Nepal, and most recently became certified in Aerial at Noble Yoga. She has been instructing yoga classes since 2013 and has several bodywork titles such as Personal Trainer, Sports Coach, Massage Therapist, Aquatic Therapist, retired Professional Volleyball Player, and has studied Reiki, Quantum Touch, and Somatic Embodiment, along with many other modalities.

Her classes are a mix of mindful movement, strength and stretch, core activation, alignment awareness, and breath work. She believes in balance of the body/mind/spirit, and enjoys leading all levels and styles, customizing the class to ones needs. She particularly loves playing with partner yoga - breaking down boundaries and guiding one another to trust, communicate and connect. 

All she asks you bring to the mat is a smile, an open heart, and a willingness to laugh and play. Whether you're looking for a recharge, restore, or realign, Michele's got something for you! 

Originally from Australia. Ryan made his way to Canada in 2004 to experience the Canadian ski hills on a one-year work visa, 19 years later he's still here.

Like many others, problems started to arise within the body for which stretching would help to subside. His massage therapist said, "have you tried yoga?"

Six years later the journey continues, moving from not just physical well-being. But into a path of self-discovery and the desire to repay the teachings Ryan discovered and continues to discover for himself..."yoga is an everyday practice, on and off the mat"

He completed his first 200 hr YTT at Vikasa yoga academy in Ko Samui Thailand. Where the core principals of intelligent freestyle sequencing are instilled, a good balance between strength and stretch. As well as a 250 hr under Beth Davis, passing down her wealth of knowledge on the Ghosh lineage and "living yoga".

The only question now is, where to train next?