Our story of healing, recovery, and rediscovery
Welcome to Yaya Yoga Therapy in Surrey, British Columbia. Here, we believe that recovery is possible for everyone. Through mindful yoga, therapeutic breathwork, and conscious movement, we create a compassionate space where you can learn to trust your body again, heal from within, and discover lasting peace.
From survival to genuine serenity
My journey with yoga started in 2007. I was two years clean and sober, working in a treatment centre while secretly entrenched in an eating disorder. Back then, I lacked true serenity or recovery tools; everything was driven by rigid control. When I began teaching in 2009, yoga gave me purpose, yet exercise and control eventually stopped working. I relapsed, found myself experiencing homelessness, living in a shelter, and battling heavy drug addiction. In 2012, by grace, alongside the 12 steps and an incredible recovery community, I found my way back into sobriety. Today, movement and breath are no longer about control—they are gentle, powerful tools for living a life in full recovery.
Rebuilding trust through movement and breath
Yoga means union. The simple decision to show up for yourself is an act of profound intention. At Yaya Yoga Therapy, we integrate diverse styles of yoga, conscious breathwork, and intentional fitness to guide you back into alignment. The postures and exercises are not about perfection or physical strain; they are simply a pathway to presence. By following your breath, you learn to safely inhabit your body, ground your nervous system, and restore harmony across body, mind, and spirit.
A compassionate space where you belong
Whether you are new to recovery, navigating vulnerability, or rebuilding your daily life, please know that you are not alone. Our community offers an open, non-judgemental haven where your story is honoured. You deserve to feel safe, supported, and worthy of deep healing. There is no expectation and no pressure to join right away—simply reach out to say hello, ask a question, or begin a quiet conversation. We are here to walk with you every step of the way.
"You are never alone, and recovery is always possible. You belong here, and you are worthy of complete healing."
Yaya Yoga Therapy