Marni Ashcroft

Marni has over 21 years experience in the yoga and fitness world. She has taught and presented throughout North America; BC, Texas, New Mexico, Alberta and SK. Marni has developed yoga  programs ranging from university athletic teams, Youth Elite triathletes, Premier soccer, volleyball, basketball, track and swim teams, in senior living centres,  gyms and yoga studios, numerous school systems across Canada, facilities, and corporations.

She began with certification as a Fitness Instructor/ Personal Trainer through SPRA, CanFitPro, and Nike Network beginning  in 1996 and continuing with numerous accreditations including Personal Trainer Certification from Mount Royal College in 2001. IN 2003, she completed her first 200 hr Yoga Teacher Training certification through East to  West Yoga in Vancouver. She continued with 200 Hr Advanced Yoga Teacher Training through Sacred Ground Yoga (which later became Joos Yoga) in 2008 where she became faculty teaching Vinyasa, Beginner, Restorative, Youth and Jai Mama and Baby Yoga. In 2016 she received her BEd in Secondary Education from University of Saskatchewan.

Marni has danced and performed with def Sol Productions since 2009, as well as performed Bollywood, Salsa, and Caliente  with Saskatoon Salsa. This unique experience, combined with a background in numerous competitive sports, gives Marni has the ability create classes that are safe, authentic and professional; full of great tunes, vibes and energy, appropriate for all levels.