LANA SUGARMAN
Yin & Meridians
Yoga has been a grounding and transformative practice in Lana’s life for the past 20 years. Since 2009, Lana has been teaching contemplative and active practices throughout North America. She strives to create a safe space for students to evolve, be curious, nourish themselves, and build resilience. Lana’s early training was in Jivamukti Yoga- a style that includes creative vinyasa flow, meditation, chanting, and philosophy. This integrated approach continues to inform her teaching style. She completed her 300 Hour training at the Omega Institute with Sharon Gannon and David Life. That same year Lana completed her first Yin Yoga training in Toronto with Tracey Soghrati. She continues to study and embody this modality with Tracey as well as Sarah Powers.
In 2004 Lana began her study of Sanskrit with Marla Meenakshi Joy. Her passion for mantra and music led her to kirtan (call and response chanting). She shares the power of group chant and bhakti yoga internationally, and has two acclaimed albums of mantra music: Invocation (2013) and Reverence (2017).
Lana has taught at studios throughout Toronto and is a facilitator in teacher training programs. She encourages critical thinking, creating inclusive spaces, and the value of being a lifelong student. Lana leads an annual retreat at the Shanti Retreat Centre on Wolfe Island, and enjoys collaborating with other teachers on workshops and festivals. Her personal practice continues to evolve.
