Jodi Fischtein

Jodi is a mixed lineage yoga teacher, loving the many aspects of Ashtanga and Vinyasa yoga. She has also completed Thai Yoga massage training which complements her diverse skills as a teacher.

In 2010, Jodi visited Kerala, India with world-renowned teacher Shiva Rea, to immerse herself in local Ayurvedic traditions, as well as Kalarippayattu, an ancient South Indian martial art tradition. Jodi has near completed 500 hours in Prana Flow Yoga which builds on her foundation 200-hour training that she received from Cynthia Funk at the Yoga Sanctuary in Toronto.

Jodi is committed to raising money and awareness for projects she believes in. In June 2011 she rode 200km for part of the Ride to Conquer Cancer, to benefit Princess Margaret’s research initiative. She also teaches karma yoga classes to raise money towards the Global Seva Challenge 2012, an Off the Mat, Into the World project.

Jodi received her BA in English Literature and Creative Writing at NYU. She lives in Toronto with her husband, four children, and a pomeranian.