Stefani Wilton B.A., RMT, C-IAYT, E-RYT500, YACEP
Creator of Mandorla Yoga, Director of Teacher Training, Registered Massage Therapist, Certified Yoga Therapist
Creator of Mandorla Yoga, Director of Teacher Training, Registered Massage Therapist, Certified Yoga Therapist
I used to believe that I would be lovable and acceptable when I achieved an ideal that existed only in my mind. And for many years, my yoga practice was just another way that I was hard on myself. I believe that there is another way to approach yoga and life, a path that is gentle and loving, that befriends your body instead of beating it into submission. You don't have to fight with yourself anymore. You can come home. I believe that it is time for women to come together and support one another. I believe that through being open about our failures and vulnerable about our challenges that we can support one another in releasing feelings of self doubt and self hatred. That in doing this, we can transform the social norms of competitiveness and isolation that are so prevalent in our society. When I work with you, so much of what you share, helps heal a little part of me too. It truly is an honour to share the tools that I have learned on this journey with you. With all my love, Stef
About Stefani
Stefani Wilton is a mother, writer, movement therapist and educator living in Calgary, AB. Specializing in pregnancy and women's health, she is the creator and director of the Mandorla Yoga Institute and a passionate advocate for restoring the feminine. Stefani is a Registered Massage Therapist (2200 hours), a Certified Yoga Therapist and an Experienced-Registered Yoga Teacher at the highest designation through Yoga Alliance with over 5,000 hours of teaching experience. Teaching yoga since 2001, Stefani has trained in Vinyasa Flow, Yoga Therapy, Meditation, Prenatal Yoga & Massage, Fertility Massage, Orthopedic Massage Therapy and Thai Yoga Massage. She has studied with teachers in Detroit, Montreal, Toronto, Seattle and Thailand. Greatly inspired by Anusara yoga and Viniyoga, she specializes in movement therapy and women's health. She is an active member of the NHPC, the International Association of Yoga Therapists and the Yoga Alliance. Stefani has studied Holistic Nutrition, Ayurveda and Raw Vegan Culinary Arts and in addition to offering nutritional counseling, taught cooking workshops and classes in Southwestern, Ontario where she used to reside. In addition to her yoga and massage therapy practice, Stefani's experience includes owning and running a successful yoga studio in Southern Ontario. Open for an incredible 5 years, she was honoured to support a thriving community of beautiful people during this time. This community gave her a broad and rich experience on both the business and personal levels. Involved in mentoring teachers, teaching classes, running teacher training and offering private sessions, Stefani also operated a Raw Vegan Catering business. She understands what it is to be busy and more importantly she understands how to help her clients find calm in the midst of 'real' life.
I believe that there is another way to approach yoga and life, a path that is gentle and loving, that befriends your body instead of beating it into submission.
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Undergraduate
B.A. Cultural Studies - St. Stephen's University - 2001
Registered Massage Therapy & Thai Yoga Massage
Thai Yoga Massage Certification - Thai Vinyasa - 2007
Flying Therapeutics - Inverted Thai Yoga Massage Training - Acroyoga 2009
Prenatal Thai Yoga Massage Certification - Still Light Centre - 2011
Orthopedic Massage Therapy 2200 Hr Diploma - Turner Yoga Institute - 2013
Deep Tissue Massage for the Neck and Shoulders - Seminars for Health - 2013
Advanced Pregnancy Massage Certification - Lucina Centre - 2014
Fertility Massage Specialist Certification - Claire Marie Miller - 2014
Advanced Thai Massage Certification - Remco, THAILAND - 2015
Optimal Fetal Positioning - Spinning Babies - 2015
Holistic Nutrition
M.S. Holistic Nutrition (Ayurveda Focus)- Clayton College of Natural Health - 2006
Raw Culinary Chef Certification - Raw Gourmet Culinary Art and Hospitality Institute of Chicago - 2008
Yoga and Yoga Therapy
Yoga Instructor Training - Yoga Fit - 2001
Yoga Exercise Specialist Certification - East to West Yoga and Pilates - 2004
Prenatal Yoga Training - 5 Elements Yoga and Pilates - 2005
Vinyasa Flow Yoga Teacher Certification - 5 Elements Yoga and Pilates - 2006
Professional Yoga Therapy Certification & Anusara Yoga Therapy - Integrated Health & Yoga Therapy - 2009
Holistic Psychotherapy Certification - Stephane Bensoussan B.Sc., M.A. - 2009
Flying Therapeutics, Inverted Thai Yoga Massage - Acroyoga - 2009
Yoga Therapy Intensive (Viniyoga and Philsophy) - Essential Yoga Therapy - 2010
Buddhist Psychotherapy Training - Jack Kornfield - 2013
Eat Breathe Thrive - Chelsea Roff - 2018
Memberships and Registrations
Professional Certification with the International Association of Yoga Therapists - IAYT
YACEP & Experienced-Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT500, over 5,000 teaching hours) through Yoga Alliance
Professional member of the Natural Health Practitioners of Canada - NHPC
B.A. Cultural Studies - St. Stephen's University - 2001
Registered Massage Therapy & Thai Yoga Massage
Thai Yoga Massage Certification - Thai Vinyasa - 2007
Flying Therapeutics - Inverted Thai Yoga Massage Training - Acroyoga 2009
Prenatal Thai Yoga Massage Certification - Still Light Centre - 2011
Orthopedic Massage Therapy 2200 Hr Diploma - Turner Yoga Institute - 2013
Deep Tissue Massage for the Neck and Shoulders - Seminars for Health - 2013
Advanced Pregnancy Massage Certification - Lucina Centre - 2014
Fertility Massage Specialist Certification - Claire Marie Miller - 2014
Advanced Thai Massage Certification - Remco, THAILAND - 2015
Optimal Fetal Positioning - Spinning Babies - 2015
Holistic Nutrition
M.S. Holistic Nutrition (Ayurveda Focus)- Clayton College of Natural Health - 2006
Raw Culinary Chef Certification - Raw Gourmet Culinary Art and Hospitality Institute of Chicago - 2008
Yoga and Yoga Therapy
Yoga Instructor Training - Yoga Fit - 2001
Yoga Exercise Specialist Certification - East to West Yoga and Pilates - 2004
Prenatal Yoga Training - 5 Elements Yoga and Pilates - 2005
Vinyasa Flow Yoga Teacher Certification - 5 Elements Yoga and Pilates - 2006
Professional Yoga Therapy Certification & Anusara Yoga Therapy - Integrated Health & Yoga Therapy - 2009
Holistic Psychotherapy Certification - Stephane Bensoussan B.Sc., M.A. - 2009
Flying Therapeutics, Inverted Thai Yoga Massage - Acroyoga - 2009
Yoga Therapy Intensive (Viniyoga and Philsophy) - Essential Yoga Therapy - 2010
Buddhist Psychotherapy Training - Jack Kornfield - 2013
Eat Breathe Thrive - Chelsea Roff - 2018
Memberships and Registrations
Professional Certification with the International Association of Yoga Therapists - IAYT
YACEP & Experienced-Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT500, over 5,000 teaching hours) through Yoga Alliance
Professional member of the Natural Health Practitioners of Canada - NHPC