Felecia

Nanassy

• Owner and founder of Rise and Shine Kids Yoga (www.riseandshinekidsyoga.com)
• 95-hour specialized Kids Yoga Teacher Training with Rainbow Kids Yoga
• Registered Children's Yoga Teacher (CYA-CYT) with The Canadian Yoga Alliance
• Level 1 Yoga for Children with Autism and Special Needs in Boston, MA
• Dynamic Mindfulness Teacher (DMT) with The Niroga Institute's Dynamic Mindfulness Foundations DMT Training in Dallas, TX
• Trained in Trauma Informed Yoga for Youth with Yoga in My School Inc.
• One of two official Wobbelyoga Teachers in Canada
• Pilates certified with All Method Mat Pilates Certification in Vancouver, BC
• Continually furthers her studies with workshops including ADHD: From Struggling to Thriving (2018), Classroom Mental Health (2020), and The Impact of Technology on Children and Youth (2020) with The Institute of Child Psychology

Felecia has over 9 years of teaching experience to adults and over 200 hours of teacher trainings specialized in teaching mindfulness and yoga to kids. She teaches in Winnipeg schools, Montessori schools, and Early Learning centres throughout the year, as well as hosts her own weekly private preteen and kids yoga classes. She also hosts wellness workshops like Creating a Mindful Classroom and Dynamic Movement for Stress Resilience, and has worked with organizations such as IKEA, Appelts Diamonds, MB Child Care Association, River East Transcona School Division, MB Montessori Board, Prairie Strides, and Jobworks.

I love teaching Pilates and Yoga because it allows me to make a positive impact on people from all walks of life. These practices offer benefits that extend far beyond physical fitness—they promote mental clarity, emotional balance, and overall wellness. It's incredibly rewarding to witness the transformations in my students as they discover the profound impact of mindful movement.

Felecia emphasizes the mind-body connection, believing that movement is healing and a path to self-discovery and empowerment. Her teachings focus on alignment, breath, and mindful awareness, fostering a deeper understanding of the body's potential. Felecia offers personalized instruction to meet the unique needs and goals of each participant, adapting routines to cater to different fitness levels, body types, and physical conditions.

• Patient-specific Pilates sessions, working side by side with the guidance of Sport and Spine Physical Therapists to develop sessions tailored for strengthening or support after injury or surgery
• Teaching yoga to youth with autism and/or disabilities
• Clients who want one-on-one support in a private setting

I love to travel and spend time with my family. I enjoy staying active by heading to the gym with my kids and practicing yoga.