I’m here to help you get curious about yoga, wine and all the good stuff in between.
About Arielle
Arielle (she/her) was born and raised on Treaty 6 territory in Edmonton, Canada. A lifelong storyteller, her love of words led her to pursue a degree in English Literature and Creative Writing at the University of Alberta. But following graduation and four years of office work, a desire to escape corporate life led her on a five month solo backpacking trip through South America. It was here where she fell in love with wine and the stories it can tell — that wine’s terroir, or sense of place, could transport you to all corners of the world, from the vineyard to your glass.
Arielle has completed WSET 1 and 2 from Fine Vintage Ltd., as well as her Canadian Wine Scholar certification. She is presently an Italian Wine Scholar candidate with the Wine Scholar Guild. She has worked with several Alberta importers and wine education companies in content creation and event support, including Lingua Vina, The Swirl, Vino Al Vino, Trialto, Partridge Wine Imports, Select Wines and more.
Ultimately, Arielle wants to inspire others to drink better, while breaking down the barriers of snobbery and sexism that often go hand in hand when people begin their journey into wine.
A collaborative approach to yoga
Arielle began practicing yoga in 2010 as a way to maintain flexibility and strength after a 13 year stint as a ballet dancer. As her physical practice deepened, so did her mental dependence on the healing power of yoga as she struggled with depression, anxiety and body dysmorphia through most of her twenties. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she decided to deepen her practice and completed the Uplifted Yoga 200 hour online training, a registered school with Yoga Alliance with a strong focus on alignment in Hatha and Vinyasa yoga. She has also completed 30 hours of specialty Yin Yoga training from Yoga With Kassandra.
As a yoga teacher, Arielle hopes to provide a kinder and more accepting space for those who are disillusioned by the current Western “yoga fitness” and “spiritual wellness” landscapes. Yoga should be a practice for everyone, and every BODY. She maintains a collaborative approach and is always open to feedback on how the classes she creates for her students could be better. By holding an inclusive, queer-friendly space, she hopes her clients can feel safe and accepted while exploring the beauty and benefits of this practice.
A Practice of Gratitude
Land Acknowledgement
I provide my services on Treaty 6 territory — traditional meeting grounds, gathering place, and travelling route for the Cree, Saulteaux, Blackfoot, Métis, Dene and Nakota Sioux. I acknowledge the many First Nations, Métis and Inuit whose footsteps have marked these lands for generations.
Spiritual Lineage Acknowledgement
I have deep gratitude in being able to share in the sacred practice of yoga that is not part of my own spiritual lineage. This practice began in Ancient India and I am reverent to the generations of yogis who have passed on this practice for thousands of years. I also honour my own teachers who have in turn brought me to this space.
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Navigating through life can be awkward and uncomfortable, but through this healing practice, we can do it together. I can’t wait to connect with you.