Owner and Founder

Ida Albo is the driving force behind Yoga Public, Canada’s largest yoga studio, located in downtown Winnipeg. As the managing owner of the Fort Garry Hotel, Ida successfully reopened Yoga Public, transforming it into a sanctuary for personal well-being amidst the city’s bustle. Her vision combines luxury with competitive pricing, making wellness more accessible. Under Ida's leadership, Yoga Public offers a diverse range of classes in a serene, thoughtfully designed space. Her dedication to fostering balance and tranquility has made Yoga Public a premier destination for holistic health in the community.

Centre Director | Yoga Instructor

My teaching style blends wisdom from my teachers and my own practice. I believe yoga nurtures the mind, body, and soul. My classes focus on breath, body, and mind, in a conscious and harmonious way. My journey began with a single yoga class that sparked a love for the practice. With over a decade of experience, I’ve accumulated extensive certifications, shadowed mentors, and taught thousands of classes worldwide. I’ve taught diverse students, from children to seniors, and adapted techniques to suit individual needs. Grateful for this journey, I look forward to helping you improve your life through yoga. Certifications–Ashtanga Vinyasa, Meridian Yoga, Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga, KPJAYI immersion

Meditation Director

With 36 years of experience in meditation and bodywork, my journey began in 1985 with Buddhist meditations under Sogyal Rinpoche. I trained in Aromatherapy and Egyptian massage at Aromatherapy Fundamental Research Laboratories in France and later studied emotional homeopathy with Dr. Bach Flower Remedies. I expanded my meditation knowledge at the Academy of Parapsychology in Montpellier and, after moving to Canada in 1999, became a Hemi-Sync Instructor at the Monroe Institute. Currently, I’m developing a Hemi-Sync Pre-palliative care facility. As a Master Aromatherapist, Bach Flower Therapist, and Healing Arts Practitioner, I specialize in Spiritual Guidance, Feng Shui, Tantra, and Egyptian Bodywork, and I remain a lifelong student.

Yoga Instructor

Philip is deeply grateful for the guidance and wisdom of his late mentor, Jonathan Austman. With a strong devotion to his practice, Philip is trained in Ashtanga Vinyasa and Yin yoga. He has enriched his knowledge through workshops with Richard Freeman, Mary Taylor, and senior teachers in LA. Philip welcomes practitioners of all levels to his classes, encouraging a beginner's mindset. His classes are designed to make you feel comfortable, offering hands-on assists, and helping you leave feeling peaceful, healthy, and balanced. He firmly believes in the transformative power of consistent practice, echoing the words of Sri K. Pattabhi Jois: “Practice, practice, practice and all is coming.”

Yoga Instructor

Hilde Gonzalez was born in Mexico. Hilde began to dance at the age of 4 and her love and passion for dance helped her become a professional dancer as an adult. Hilde then worked as a choreographer for some of the largest brands and TV Channels in Mexico. Love was what brought Hilde to Winnipeg in 2008 and when she took her first Hot Yoga Class, she never looked back. Hilde fell in love with the practice, the union of movement and stillness, breath, meditation, and heat! So she decided to follow the path of yoga and became a Hatha Yoga instructor under the guidance of Master Tony Sanchez (Master and teacher of the 84 Asanas Bishnu Gosh lineage). Hilde thinks it is best to teach from experience and from the heart, to practice every day; asana, pranayama, meditation, and right thinking. She loves to be a mom and family is her happiness in life. Her classes are full of energy and fun, she is always helpful and tries to teach each and every student the proper technique so that they can feel the full benefits of their yoga journey. Hilde welcomes everyone to her classes and hopes that you come out of class with a smile on your face.

Fitness Instructor

With nearly two decades of experience, Carl Berryman has become a respected figure in the fitness community. He is dedicated to providing personalized and challenging workouts that cater to each individual’s unique needs and abilities. Carl’s philosophy is rooted in the belief that fitness is as much about mental resilience as it is about physical strength. He creates an environment where clients are encouraged to push their limits while also respecting their bodies' signals. Carl’s classes are a journey of self-improvement, where the only competition is with oneself. His motivational approach and commitment to personal growth have earned him a loyal following of clients who trust him to guide them toward their fitness goals.

Yoga Instructor

Lorna has completed 770 hours of yoga teacher trainings with the late Jonathan Austman, Ryan Leier, Erica Blitz and Monica Angelatos. She is trained and practices in Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Hatha and Yin. Ashtanga Yoga is her daily practice. Lorna's class is led as a fluid and intense workshop based on traditional poses, drshti (concentration) and refinement of the breath. Students of all levels will experience sweaty and deep work in Lorna's class. Lorna invites you to come practice with her in the hot room and yoga on the wall classes. Lorna has a Bachelor degree in Environmental Design, a Master's degree in Architecture.

Yoga Instructor

Stefanie is a life-long learner who flows through life with the philosophy that you can only give to others what you give to yourself. Stefanie’s love for teaching stemmed from wanting to give back to the community and to inspire others along their journey to grow their inner wisdom and hold space for cultivating a more conscious world. Stefanie has been a Yoga Teacher for 10 years with 1000 hours of yoga teacher training and over 4000 hours of yoga teaching experience. Stefanie holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and a Bachelor of Education degree which Stefanie utilizes in her teaching to add a deeper thought provoking intention that weaves through her sequences with a light-hearted playful flare. 

Yoga Instructor

I was introduced to yoga at the young age of 17. What began as an activity to aid with injuries from competitive sports; soon evolved into a passion and way of life. I quickly discovered the benefits of yoga went far beyond the physical aspects and learned as a practitioner and teacher that yoga offers space for healing, personal growth and creates a container for insight and conscious living.

Léah’s classes are dynamic and inspiring with a healthy balance of movement, pranayama and mindfulness techniques to awaken and expand the mind and body through a holistic framework. Leah encourages students to stay curious and open hearted.

Léah embarked on her first 200 hour teacher training in 2016 and continued to follow a path of lifelong learning from there. Trained in Vinyasa, Yin, Prenatal and Trauma Informed Yoga; Leah has trained both at home at home in the prairies and overseas.

Yoga Instructor

Janelle started practicing yoga over 15 years ago, being initially drawn to yoga for its physical benefits. She became dedicated to a regular practice, attending various workshops, trainings and retreats and then eventually obtained her 200hr YTT with Yyoga in 2012. Janelle travelled to Thailand and it was here that she found the joy of teaching yoga full time. Janelle then moved to Australia and that’s where she spent time exploring the intricate studies of yoga and spirituality along with teaching. Deepening her practice she moved to London, England to teach and explore meditation. Now back in Canada she wants to share everything she’s learnt from all that have inspired her into her teachings. Janelle’s classes are dynamic alignment-based flow, including core work with creative sequencing. Each class is designed to work the body, cultivate the mind and give greater overall health and balance to everyday life.

Workshop Instructor

Hi, I’m Asia! I am a passionate breathwork facilitator, healthcare professional, and leader. I have been dedicated to a personal pranayama practice for over 16 years and have been facilitating breathwork for over 2 years. My journey has been profoundly shaped by the transformative power of breathwork, fueling my desire to share its benefits with others. My goal is to guide you on a journey towards holistic health, empowering you to unlock your full potential and embrace a vibrant, fulfilling life.

My approach to facilitation is grounded in trauma-informed care and incorporates principles from polyvagal theory and eastern philosophy. I am a strong advocate for mental health and addiction recovery and draw from my professional background in clinical nursing and in community mental health, complex trauma, and addictions care. My own lived experiences with these same challenges give me a deep understanding of the obstacles many individuals face.  

Visiting Workshop Instructor

Workshop coming soon!

Live Music Producer

Ali started practicing yoga in 2006 through a community offering in his home city, Winnipeg. This practice organically developed to include meditation and study, all which have had a profound effect on his musical style. Today, Ali creates synthesizer music for mind/body relaxation and deep inner exploration. He has album releases worldwide with some of the world’s most progressive ambient labels. His performances at Yoga Public alchemize the principles of space, discipline and peace into a sound that can support and bring healing.

Live Music Producer

Brian James has been a professional musician and songwriter in Winnipeg for 15 years, playing anything from indie rock to country music. He has credits on dozens of records, including some Western Canadian Music and Juno award winners. Some of Brian's favourite gigs have been Music Director at an Anglican Church, running a School of Rock style music drop-in for kids in Winnipeg's inner city, and Christmas. Active on the mat, in venues across the city and in the studio, Brian loves producing music with a spiritual and community focus.

Live Music Producer & Workshop Instructor

Nicole, know as HAVS NRGY, combines embodiment practices such as Yoga, Sound Healing, Reiki, Meditation, and Energy Psychology to help individuals regulate their nervous systems and elevate their lives. Focused on the conscious alignment of mind, body, and soul, HAVS NRGY facilitates healing through energy rejuvenation and somatic therapy. Drawing from epigenetics, HAVS NRGY empowers clients to reshape their reality by understanding how environments and behaviours influence gene expression. With a background in Psychology, HAVS NRGY integrates both conscious and subconscious healing, guiding clients to release limiting beliefs and unhelpful patterns, fostering long-term abundance and well-being.