wild-woman yoga + wellness
The Journey
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Francine is an internationally training yoga teacher with passion for deepening and sharing the practice of yoga. Her journey began in 2017 with a RYT200 certifications from LifePower Yoga, just four years after she fell in love with power vinyasa yoga. Driven by a desire to explore yoga's depths, Francine has since accumulated 450 hours of formal training and is nearing her completion of her RYT500 certification, pending only her final ceremonial exam.
Her yoga practice has been a sanctuary from a demanding corporate and family life, offering solace and a space to cultivate mental, emotional, and spiritual strength. Initially, her pursuit of yoga certification was meant to enrich her personal practice, but it quickly evolved into a mission to give back to the community that supported her through challenging times.
Francine's diverse training experiences include:
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Rishikesh, India (March 2019): In the heart of yoga’s birthplace, Francine embarked on a transformative 100Hr Spirituality Immersion at Parmarth Niketan Ashram. She delved deeply into pranayama, Ayurveda, meditation, and yoga, experiencing profound spiritual practices. Highlights included the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti puja, the vibrant festival of Holi, and powerful breathwork and sacred cacao ceremonies that deeply enriched her journey.
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Maya Tulum Resort and Spa, Mexico (November 2019): Completed a 100Hr Abundance Immersion, engaging in a traditional temezcal (sweat lodge) ceremony for deep purification and healing.
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Bracebridge, Ontario (2019): Focused on anatomy and the art of surrender during a 50Hr Yin Immersion.
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Urubamba, Peru: Completed a 100Hr Illumination Immersion, where she honed her leadership skills and deepened her connection with Pachamama amidst the Andes.
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Francine's teaching style blends soothing yin practices with invigorating hatha and power vinyasa classes, emphasizing breath awareness, body alignment, and the mind-body-spirit connection. Her recent certifications include Anti-Gravity Fitness (CAGI, 2022), Usui Reiki Master Healer (2018), and Quantum Reflex Analysis (QRA) Practitioner (2018). Francine teaches yoga and Anti-Gravity Fitness at Movati, Mississauga in Ontario, Canada.
Adopting yoga as a holistic lifestyle, Francine continually challenges herself on her own health and wellness journey. Her greatest lessons are that “your pain is your purpose” and “through healing yourself, you heal the world.”
Namaste
VIRTUAL CLASS SCHEDULE
Dec 11 - Dec 17
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MOVATI members can explore various styles of yoga with Francine Deparnay at MOVATI's Mississauga location.