Rosanna Shillolo

Yoga Instructor, Wellness Coach. Entrepreneur

After studying Psychology at the University of Guelph I decided to combine my passion for health and fitness with helping others achieve wellness. In 2001 I became a certified Personal trainer and Nutrition and Wellness Counselor. It wasn’t until I suffered an injury and faced rasing a family that I discovered a love for yoga to heal my body and restore more balance to my life. In 2008 I graduated from a 2 year Yoga Teacher Training Program at Georgian College.

In 2011, I opened Sunrise Yoga Studio where I teach classes as well as train and counsel clients. The studio name came about very organically and was inspired by the stunning sunrises on Lake Couchiching in Orillia, Ontario. Summer of 2013, I became certified to teach SUP (Stand Up Paddle) and SUP Yoga lessons. Combining nature and yoga by teaching classes on the water has no doubt been a career highlight. To satisfy my desire to continually evolve and learn, I recently earned a Precision Nutrition certification to better serve and educate clients.

I am fortunate to greet each day with a beautiful sunrise. Aside from the spectacular beauty, I feel a sunrise holds significant meaning by offering us all a fresh start to each day. No matter our past experiences, today is always full of potential.

This is the beauty and challenge of yoga, to live in the present, moment to moment.

I believe that optimal fitness is well rounded and should incorporate elements of strength, endurance and flexibility training as well as proper nutrition. My approach is holistic because while I use a variety of physical conditioning methods to keep programs fresh and clients motivated. I also employ principles of mindfulness and ecological awareness.

I’m always excited to learn, whether it’s new philosophies, training techniques or healthy recipes.

My biggest career achievement is always the positive influence I make with my clients. I'm incredibly grateful for the opportun ity to do what i love and tne ability to help others live optimally by discovering the healthiest versions of themeslves.