Claire’s passion for movement led her to study with various schools of yoga. She completed a comprehensive three year teaching certificate with Vijnana Yoga International. She also holds certificates in Classical Ashtanga Yoga, Yin Yoga and has education in restorative yoga and therapeutic exercise. In India she practiced with a senior Iyengar teacher, and was immersed in bhakti yoga, a devotional practice through music. She has lived and worked in yoga centres in the US and Central America.
Claire also practices as a Registered Massage Therapist and Somatic Trauma Therapist. Her work in this capacity informs her yoga sessions. She aims to include all bodies and experiences, and facilitate an experience that increases resilience, strength and awareness.
Claire finds delight in skateboarding, dancing, and walking with her dogs in the woods. She finds fulfillment working with her partner on their mini-farm.
More information about Claire can be found at her website: clairemacdonaldsomatics.ca