{"id":3630,"date":"2018-10-08T22:15:52","date_gmt":"2018-10-08T22:15:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/deborahnordstrom.ca\/?page_id=3630"},"modified":"2025-03-02T20:32:54","modified_gmt":"2025-03-03T01:32:54","slug":"about-me","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/deborahnordstrom.ca\/index.php\/about-me\/","title":{"rendered":"About Me"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”3581″ img_size=”medium”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_tta_pageable no_fill_content_area=”1″ autoplay=”60″ active_section=”1″ pagination_color=”turquoise”][vc_tta_section title=”My Story” tab_id=”1614554493675-679e6229-0895″][vc_column_text]\n

My journey in the health and fitness world started in 2004 when I became a Personal Trainer, Older Adult Specialist and Nutrition and Wellness Specialist. Over the years, working with many clients and having my own personal experiences with injuries, I moved towards the kinder mind\/body exercises of yoga and Pilates. Unknowingly, my yoga journey started more than 30 years ago with a meditation practice. It would not be until years later that I would come to the physical asana practice. This is when it truly all came together for me \u2013 the healing benefits of connecting the mind, body and breath whether in movement or seated in meditation. This is when I knew that I wanted to learn more so that I could share this wonderful practice with others.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

After a full career working in the Federal Government, I retired from an office job and moved to a beautiful home on Devil Lake so nicely situated on the water surrounded by nature \u2013 the perfect setting for sun salutations and full moon meditations, both reminders of our interconnectedness with nature. It\u2019s hard not to feel the healing effects of being in this beautiful setting. Everyday, I am so grateful for this space and for the practice of yoga and meditation.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

My wish is to create a safe space for students to explore and embrace silence and stillness and notice what\u2019s truly going on in the inner landscapes of their being \u2013 connecting mind, body and breath\u2026 ultimately receiving the many health benefits of the practices of yoga, Pilates and meditation. I am passionate about sharing the knowledge of these mind, body practices which each are opportunities to step away from the busy-ness of the day to reconnect with oneself so that we can then reconnect with our communities of family, friends and neighbours in healthy ways.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Taking time each day to relax and renew is essential to living a happy and healthy life. I hope that you will join me one day soon to roll out your yoga or Pilates mat for a practice or pull up a seat for meditation even if at the moment it is virtually from your home.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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My lifelong journey of learning\u2026<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Certificates<\/i>:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Personal Trainer Certificate, CanFitPro<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Older Adult Certificate, CanFitPro<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Nutrition and Wellness Certificate, CanFitPro<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Yoga Exercise Specialist, East to West Yoga and Pilates<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Barre Certificate, Merritthew<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Yoga Teacher Training 200-Hour Certificate, East to West Yoga and Pilates<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Hatha Yoga Teacher Training 300-Hour Certificate, Pranashanti Yoga Centre<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Level II Usui Shiki Ryoho Reiki Practitioner Certificate, Inspired Living<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Heart Wise Exercise Certificate<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

BoneFit Trained, Osteoporosis Canada<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Brain Longevity Specialist Certificate, Alzheimer’s Research and Prevention Foundation<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Spine Anatomy, Dysfunction & Application 55-Hour Training Certificate, Yoga Medicine<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Others: Yin and Advanced Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Yang Yin Yoga, Meditation, Pranashanti Yoga Centre<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Trainings<\/i>:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Seven Windows to the Soul Chakra, Anodea Judith<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Jill Dunkley<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Your Spine Your Yoga, Bernie Clark<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Breathe to Heal Immersion, Max Strom<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Yoga and Traditional Chinese Medicine (Meridians), Tiffany Cruikshank<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Healthy Eating and Weight Loss, CanFitPro<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Bring Life to the Wisdom Body, Khushi Malhotra<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_pageable][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes”][vc_column width=”1\/6″][vc_single_image image=”3849″ alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”http:\/\/www.yogaalliance.org” css=”.vc_custom_1569291849329{margin-right: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;border-right-width: 0px !important;border-left-width: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][vc_single_image image=”3901″ alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”http:\/\/www.merrithew.com”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][vc_single_image image=”3900″ alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”http:\/\/www.canfitpro.com” css=”.vc_custom_1569291940023{margin-right: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;border-right-width: 0px !important;border-left-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 30px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][vc_single_image image=”4815″ alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https:\/\/heartwise.ottawaheart.ca\/”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][vc_single_image image=”4898″ alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https:\/\/osteoporosis.ca\/bonefit\/”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][vc_single_image image=”5017″ alignment=”center”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column]

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I just wanted to reach out this evening and thank you for your services. We continued to receive very positive feedback throughout the day about your class this morning and expanded interest in attendance moving forward. This is such a great addition to the resort.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t

Alisha B.<\/p>

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You are a prime example of why it is so important to take care of yourself, nurture yourself and listen to your body.<\/em><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t

Barb N, RN<\/p>

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Several years ago, I decided to try a Pilates class. I really liked it and decided to try another. This time I had a different instructor; it was just not the same and I didn\u2019t enjoy it as much. I definitely preferred Deborah\u2019s style of teaching. She has a calm, relaxing voice, she clearly demonstrates the positions and often offers alternate or optional moves. She consistently makes her routines interesting, challenging, yet comfortable. She always cautions us to listen to our body and rest if we need it, repeating that Pilates practice is individual and unique to you. Deborah\u2019s professionalism, experience, and knowledge is obvious and actively demonstrated throughout the class. She directs participants\u2019 focus on particular muscles, pace and depth of breath, and how each position benefits various parts of the anatomy. Over the years, I have found that I so appreciated the Pilates community that Deborah has built that I willingly have followed her to different yoga studios. I highly recommend \u201cGentle Pilates\u201d with Deborah!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t

Chris B.<\/p>

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Thank you Deborah.<\/i> I was supposed to be going to Costa Rica a year ago. Still needing to go...<\/i> Your classes are keeping me focused and grounded through this.<\/i><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t

Lynn J.<\/p>

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I've enjoyed taking both Pilates and yoga series with Deb. She is a very knowledgeable, caring and patient instructor. She is passionate about her practice as well as caring about her clients' needs. I would highly recommend Deb in supporting your journey to wellness.<\/em><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t

Joanne M<\/p>

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I began my journey with Deborah when a friend recommended a class she was offering online. Her calm and welcoming personality drew me in. She also has a deep well of knowledge and experience. After that class, I signed up for the 8-week Breath Well Yoga series. When I began, I would feel revved getting the kids ready and on the bus; cleaning up; and getting ready for the class. About half way through the class, I would begin to calm down. My mantra actually was \"calm down\". Now at 6 weeks in, I feel more relaxed just knowing it is Wednesday and that I will be starting my day with Deb. I am already calming down as I step onto my mat! My mantra today was \"focus on the breath and leave the rest\" and you know what? Today that felt easy!<\/i> Thank you Deb. <\/i>❤ <\/span><\/i><\/span>\r\n<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t

Pam C<\/p>

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