Derek Chesney

My Yoga journey began many years before actually setting foot on the mat. In 2006  the opportunity presented itself to spend 6 weeks in northern India as a part of a U of S  study abroad summer class. I was most fascinated seeing the Yogis and Sadhus that we encountered at almost every turn, and especially in and around the  the Holy cities of Haridware, Rishikesh and Varanasi. 

Fast forward to 2018. I began attending hot yoga / Bikram classes to combat stress and gain  some flexibility back in my body. After a lifetime of working on my family’s cattle ranch, years of playing hockey and working as a front line officer with the Saskatoon Police Service had taken its toll on me.

In the summer of 2021, I had a wake up call  and I needed to step back from my hard charging lifestyle.  I found myself with a serious case of burnout and PTSD. This is when yoga became a central focus in an attempt to  get my feet back under me. The power that yoga had to balance, create space and heal became evident.

In 2023 I completed my 200hr YTR with Pure living Yoga.  

Many come to yoga for different reasons, but most of us share similar goals and hopes of improved health and wellness. We all learn from each other, student and teacher, and I look forward to continuing my journey alongside you.