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About Sheliza

Sheliza is a first generation Canadian of South Asian descent, dedicated to sharing the power, and insight offered by yoga and and meditation. Sheliza strives to make yoga and mental health practices accessible to everyone.  Sheliza is an educator with a Master's degree in Science and Education and is a certified Trauma Therapist.

Her approach is rooted in a commitment to social justice, holding space and promoting yoga and wellness of QTBIPOC, 2SLGBTQIA, and other marginalized communities. Sheliza works collaboratively with her students and clients to minimize barriers around the practice of yoga and wellness, recognizing the ways that different intersections can impact access to health care.

Prenatal Yoga

Consciously connect with yourself and your baby with prenatal classes.  These classes are suitable for all trimesters, no previous yoga experience is required.  These classes are designed to Increase your mindfulness, strength, and flexibility using yoga poses specifically geared to your prenatal journey. Expect to deepen your breath awareness, strengthen your pelvic floor, and help you stay calm as you move toward parenthood.  

Postnatal Yoga

Clear your mind and strengthen your body with yoga and gentle fitness! We begin with warm ups to connect with the body and the breath before shifting into low impact strength and cardio movements. We finish with a flow into savasana and meditation. You’ll leave feeling strong, balanced and energized. Babies are welcome too!

Counseling

My intention is to support the mental wellness and healing of children and youth. As a Registered Trauma Therapist, I have over 7 years of working experience with youth in educational and therapeutic settings. My training includes attachment theory, child development, suicide prevention, trauma research and somatic practice. 

In my practice, I work with children and teens affected by anxiety, grief and depression as well as high-risk youth affected by trauma, self-harm and suicide ideation. I use a psychodynamic culturally sensitive approach that is child-led, strengths-based, and trauma-focused. I also incorporate mindfulness based strategies.

Through art, talk, play and somatic practice, my therapy welcomes anyone who is in need of a safe space to express their thoughts and feelings, integrate difficult life experiences, and process internal conflicts. I strive to walk alongside my clients on their paths to healing as we work together to develop coping skills and build upon their strengths consciously.

My practice is rooted in a commitment to social justice, holding space and promoting the health and wellness of QTBIPOC, 2SLGBTQIA, and other marginalized communities. I work collaboratively with you to minimize barriers to counselling, recognizing the ways that different intersections can impact access to health care.

Family Yoga

If you have yet to establish a home practice with your kids, the benefits of Family Yoga will surprise you. This practice becomes a way of life. Practicing yoga allows for openness and trust. Move, breathe, and create with your child while developing conscious communication together.