Hello Dear Ones,
Stephanie Corras, M.H.K.
Welcome to Breathe & Balance, where holistic wellness meets personal transformation. My mission is to guide you on a journey of self-discovery and healing, empowering you to live with greater clarity, balance, and purpose.
My name is Stephanie. I’m a fun-loving yogi with a passion for connecting with others. Movement has always been a cornerstone of my life—a way to play, express myself, heal, and grow. These elements inspire my teaching philosophy, which I’m so excited to share with you.
Though I’ve always been naturally flexible, my love for yoga didn’t truly bloom until my mid-twenties. My first yoga class—a hot Moksha Flow session during graduate school—was transformative. I’ll never forget walking into that 90-degree room, finding my space among 40+ other bodies, and feeling both vulnerable and at home. That experience sparked a journey of self-discovery that continues to this day.
After earning my Master’s degree in Human Kinetics, I pursued my 200-hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training, and the rest is history! Now, as a Registered Kinesiologist, I bring my education and passion together to create thoughtful, supportive classes tailored for every body and ability.
Early in my teaching career, I discovered that yoga is much more than physical postures. It’s a powerful way to create community and hold space for those navigating life’s challenges. My mission is to help others carve out time from the daily hustle to find connection, breath, and balance on their mats. Over the years I have deepened my learnings and have expanded my offerings to include yoga, sound meditation, somatic breathwork, and energy work.
Breathe & Balance
Building a welcoming wellness space has been a lifelong dream of mine. Breath & Balance is just that—a sanctuary where you’re encouraged to show up exactly as you are. I firmly believe yoga and healing practices are for everybody, and my approach reflects that belief.
Rooted in self-expression and connection, my offerings encourage you to trust your intuition and let your body guide your practice. Drawing on my academic background in kinesiology and behaviour change, I blend mindfulness, movement, and energy work in thoughtful sequences that emphasize safety, exploration, and growth. Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned on your journey, my goal is to help you feel empowered and at ease.
Yoga, meditation, and energy work are transformative tools. They remind us that life is ever-changing and teach us how to recalibrate so we can live with greater balance. I aim to show up authentically and vulnerably in every session, creating a safe space for you to do the same. My hope is that through our time together, you’ll feel inspired to love yourself fully, connect with the present moment, and breathe deeply.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Balance
For me, balance is a way of life. We are in a constant state of flux, riding along to life’s ebbs and flows daily. When we can connect to our authentic selves, we can find balance. This process requires us to come off autopilot and to feel inward, to feel a sense of peace and sense of home in our bodies and mind. Finding balance means showing up each day with an open mind and heart, and a readiness to connect.
Breath
Take a deep breath in right now. Notice the wave of calm that washes over you. Breathing deeply allows us to ground ourselves in the present moment. It allows us a moment to pause and reconnect with ourselves. Our breath is essential to daily life, but beyond that, it can serve as a tool to help us find ourselves along the way.
Community
Yoga has a magical way of bringing people together. It has a way of deepening our connection not just with ourselves but with others. Nothing gives me more joy than having people come together to move and breathe as one. What is even more amazing is how many local venues and spaces we have in the Bay of Quinte to connect and hold space as a community.
Empowerement
Everyone starts from where they are, and each person has the capacity to learn and grow in a way that is best suited to them. Yoga provides the perfect platform for this self-work. My goal is to assist others in connecting with their inner light so they can shine a little brighter.