Felecia

Nanassy

• Owner and founder of Rise and Shine Kids Yoga (www.riseandshinekidsyoga.com)
• 95-hour specialized Kids Yoga Teacher Training with Rainbow Kids Yoga
• Registered Children's Yoga Teacher (CYA-CYT) with The Canadian Yoga Alliance
• Level 1 Yoga for Children with Autism and Special Needs in Boston, MA
• Dynamic Mindfulness Teacher (DMT) with The Niroga Institute's Dynamic Mindfulness Foundations DMT Training in Dallas, TX
• Trained in Trauma Informed Yoga for Youth with Yoga in My School Inc.
• One of two official Wobbelyoga Teachers in Canada
• Pilates certified with All Method Mat Pilates Certification in Vancouver, BC
• Continually furthers her studies with workshops including ADHD: From Struggling to Thriving (2018), Classroom Mental Health (2020), and The Impact of Technology on Children and Youth (2020) with The Institute of Child Psychology

Felecia has over 9 years of teaching experience to adults and over 200 hours of teacher trainings specialized in teaching mindfulness and yoga to kids. She teaches in Winnipeg schools, Montessori schools, and Early Learning centres throughout the year, as well as hosts her own weekly private preteen and kids yoga classes. She also hosts wellness workshops like Creating a Mindful Classroom and Dynamic Movement for Stress Resilience, and has worked with organizations such as IKEA, Appelts Diamonds, MB Child Care Association, River East Transcona School Division, MB Montessori Board, Prairie Strides, and Jobworks.

Felecia loves teaching Pilates and Yoga because it gives her the opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of people from all walks of life. For her, these practices go far beyond physical movement — they’re also about building confidence, finding balance, and supporting overall well-being. She finds it especially rewarding to see her students grow and experience the positive impact that mindful movement can have both in and outside of the studio.

Felecia emphasizes the mind-body connection, believing that movement is healing and a path to self-discovery and empowerment. Her teachings focus on alignment, breath, and mindful awareness, fostering a deeper understanding of the body's potential. Felecia offers personalized instruction to meet the unique needs and goals of each participant, adapting routines to cater to different fitness levels, body types, and physical conditions.

• Patient-specific Pilates sessions, working side by side with the guidance of Sport and Spine Physical Therapists to develop sessions tailored for strengthening or support after injury or surgery
• Teaching yoga to youth with autism and/or disabilities
• Clients who want one-on-one support in a private setting

Outside of the studio, she loves travelling and spending quality time with her family. Staying active is an important part of her lifestyle, whether she’s heading to the gym with her kids or taking time for her own yoga practice. She enjoys finding ways to stay moving, recharge, and make the most of her time with the people she loves.