1st lesson free
Donny
- Rate $80
- Response 1h
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1st lesson free
- Yoga
- Vinyasa Yoga
- Ashtanga
- Prenatal Yoga
ERYT-500 Yoga Teacher - Ashtanga Yoga & Yoga Therapist for pain relief & Breathwork/Meditation. 30 years Experience - currently running the EPIC YTT & Various studios' workshops on Pranayama, Chakras,
- Yoga
- Vinyasa Yoga
- Ashtanga
- Prenatal Yoga
Lesson location
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At Donny's house: Markham
- online
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at home or in a public place : will travel up to 20 km from Markham
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About Donny
DONNY DAY — YOGA TEACHER
Donny Day began his yoga journey at 15 years old and, by his twenties, had immersed himself in the traditional yoga community of Toronto and the GTA. His early studies included Ashtanga Yoga, Hatha Yoga, meditation, mantra, pranayama and the Sivananda tradition.
By age 29, Donny had already developed seven years of experience teaching yoga and meditation. In 2007, he moved to China, where he began teaching professionally in Chengdu. Over the following seven years, he taught at numerous studios and developed his adaptable Spinal Set, a gentle Hatha-based sequence designed to be modified for different levels of ability, from therapeutic practice to more challenging postures.
In 2011, Donny met Swathi Iyengar in Hong Kong and began studying pranayama with him. In 2012, he brought Swathi to Chengdu to teach a dedicated pranayama workshop, deepening Donny’s study of traditional breathwork and pranayama.
Donny’s international studies took him through China, Bali, India, Japan and Thailand. In Bali, he trained intensively with Uma Inder, attending her classes five months a week or more and deepening his study of asana and traditional yoga practices.
He then traveled to India to study formally at Kaivalyadhama, one of the world’s longstanding institutions dedicated to the study of the science of yoga. During his YTT there, Donny came to the attention of O.P. Tiwari, the school’s Chancellor, who asked him to teach his Spinal Set to the students in his class. Donny then worked directly with Dr. Balakhar, spending several days reviewing, refining and developing the Spinal Set. Kaivalyadhama’s scientific institution had been studying the science and therapeutic applications of yoga since 1934, providing a unique environment in which to further develop the sequence.
In 2013, Donny completed a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in Canada just for the paperwork to be able to teach in studios in North America and began teaching specialized workshops in Ayurveda, Nadis, Chakras and Pranayama, which he has continued teaching for more than a decade.
That same year, he created his own 230-hour Warrior Training program, integrating yoga, breathwork and meditation with other traditional practices. Donny has continued teaching this program for 10 years, working with students through intensive, transformational training programs.
His international teaching has included 200hr Yoga Teacher Trainings in Bangkok and Chiang Mai, Thailand, Japan, India, Costa Rica and more. During a six-month period in Bangkok, he taught alongside Tea Worral at Yoga Cafe & Studio BKK while continuing his own Ashtanga studies.
Since 2015, Donny has increasingly focused on Ashtanga Yoga. He studied for six years at Ashtanga Yoga Center Toronto with Dave Robson, including a dedicated corrections course, while continuing his studies internationally. He traveled extensively and studied in India, including Ashtanga in Mysore with Saraswathi Jois at KPJAYI.
Donny has taught Hatha, Ashtanga, therapeutic yoga, pranayama, meditation, yoga philosophy and specialized workshops to students internationally and online.
In 2026, Donny was offered a Scholarship to and attended the Yogi Flight School and continues to deepen his physical practice and understanding of yoga through ongoing study.
Today, Donny teaches Ashtanga Yoga at Markham Yoga, operates a four-day-per-week Mysore program in Pickering, and continues to teach Warrior Training under its new name, EPIC — Embodied Power Immersion Commitment. His ongoing studies focus on Ashtanga Yoga, breathwork, meditation, yoga philosophy and the therapeutic applications of yoga.
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About the lesson
- All Levels
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
YOGA Class & Therapy Offerings
Our sessions are designed to deliver structural physical change, specialized rehabilitation, and targeted wellness. We offer four distinct pathways tailored to your body's specific needs, condition, and goals.
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1. Ashtanga Yoga
A traditional, progressive practice broken down into systematic, manageable components. This structured methodology focuses on precise anatomical corrections, allowing you to safely build strength, improve flexibility, and achieve physical milestones.
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2. Yoga Therapy
A specialized, clinical application of yoga tailored for severe physical challenges and recovery. These targeted sessions focus on:
• Rehabilitation from serious motor vehicle accidents and trauma.
• Management of chronic illnesses and degenerative diseases.
• Mobility preservation and pain management related to aging.
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3. Vinyasa Yoga
A dynamic, fluid practice designed to help you get back into shape, build cardiovascular endurance, and progress your physical capabilities further.
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4. Prenatal Yoga
Safe, modified practices specifically designed for pregnant clients to maintain strength, alleviate pregnancy-related discomfort, and prepare the body for childbirth.
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Therapeutic & Spiritual Integrations
To complement your physical practice, all programs offer optional, targeted instruction in breathwork and meditation. These processes are scientifically applied to either:
• Reduce stress and calm the nervous system, or
• Boost energy and improve mental clarity.
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Rates
Rate
- $80
Pack rates
- 5 h: $400
- 10 h: $800
free lessons
This first lesson offered with Donny will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
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