Kelowna Yoga House Society

Our Society

Kelowna Yoga House Society, a non-profit society, is a welcoming and inclusive community for discovering the many teachings and benefits of yoga and movement. We offer a variety of yoga and movement classes to cultivate strength, mobility, inner reflection and connection.

Our Mission Statement

Established through a generous donation, the Kelowna Yoga House Society is a non-profit society dedicated to sharing the gift of yoga with the community by:

Strengthening Community Engagement & Outreach
Recruiting and engaging new teachers
Increasing the numbers of students and members
Optimizing Operations & Financial Stability

Established through a generous donation, the Kelowna Yoga House Society is a non-profit society dedicated to sharing the gift of yoga with the community by:

Strengthen Community Engagement & Outreach
Recruit and engage new teachers
Increase numbers of students and members
Optimize Operations & Financial Stability

Front-end Team

Meet the dedicated front-end team at Kelowna Yoga Hub. Together, they nurture the heart of this vibrant, inclusive space where physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing thrive.

Sien Tan

Community Manager

Sien Tan is the Community Manager at Kelowna Yoga House, where she is passionate about nurturing the vibrant, inclusive yoga and community space. She deeply appreciates how mindfulness and yoga support physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing for everyone and focuses on creating meaningful connections that enhance the well-being of community members. When she’s not at the studio she can be found enjoying live music, time in nature and her two Mexican rescue cats, Abba and Cruz.

Janet Kendrick

Customer Experience Associate

Janet Kendrick is the newest team member of Kelowna Yoga House, serving as Client Experience Associate. Being invited into this family felt soul aligned and a vision coming true. Janet recently put down roots in Kelowna with her pets, Leo and Love and is looking forward to growing in this very special space.

Amanda (AJ) Cooper

Customer Experience Associate

Amanda brings a grounded and compassionate presence to Kelowna Yoga Hub. As a yogic practitioner and educator of many years, she understands the importance of feeling at home in your body and feeling welcomed within a supportive community. Inspired by the collaborative mission of Kelowna Yoga Hub, she is devoted to expanding alongside the community and deeply grateful to contribute to such a heart-centered space. Outside of practicing yoga, you can find her guiding individuals in recovery, deepening her studies, or biking around Kelowna with her Frenchie, Bodhi.

The Kelowna Yoga House Society is run through the generosity of a passionate group of volunteers who give their time and effort behind the scenes to keep our non-profit studio running smoothly, foster meaningful connections, and uphold our mission of making yoga accessible and supportive for everyone in the Kelowna community since 2001.

Board

The Kelowna Yoga House Society is sustained by the generous time and effort of its members. Our Board of Directors, which is elected by the membership annually at our Annual General Meeting, together with various committees, oversee the activities of our Society. Below are our current board members:

Ruth Rochlin

President

Ruth was sent to do yoga with Margaret Lunam, our...

Carola Jaspers

Vice-President

Carola discovered KYH in 2012 after exploring several yoga studios...

Barb Adams

Secretary

Barb was introduced to the Yoga House by a co-worker and...

Sharon Babcock

Treasurer & Yoga Teacher

Iyengar yoga and Kelowna Yoga House was recommended to Sharon...

Janice Loukras

Board Member & Yoga Teacher

Janice has been a student of Iyengar Yoga at the Kelowna Yoga...

Stephanie Kiesling

Board Member

Stephanie was introduced to Iyengar yoga in 2001 by a fitness...

Tyler De Freitas

Board Member & Yoga Teacher

Tyler De Freitas is the founder of Turiya Academy, where he leads...

Karen Smith

Board Member & Yoga Teacher

Karen Smith has been following the yogic teachings for many years...

Darcia Fenton

Board Member & Yoga Teacher

Darcia has always had a passion for health and wellness. Discovering...

Eliseo Santillan

Board Member

Eliseo was introduced to the Kelowna Yoga House community in 2025...

Committees

The behind-the-scenes work at Kelowna Yoga House Society is done by a committed group of volunteers who do everything from administration to cleaning.