Yasi Mortazavi
Certified Yoga, Meditation, & Pranayama Instructor
I didn't plan to start a wellness brand. I planned to stay in the corporate world — until life had other ideas.
After years of feeling very busy but not very fulfilled, I found myself on a yoga mat in India, completely lost, and somehow exactly where I needed to be.
That's where everything changed.
Yoga didn't just give me a practice. It gave me a community, a perspective, and a way back to myself. I trained at House of OM in Rishikesh, became a certified 200-hour yoga, meditation, and pranayama instructor, and became obsessed with creating that feeling for other people.
I believe in showing up as you are. In spaces that feel safe, inclusive, and real. In movement that meets you where you are, whether that's a strong flow or a quiet meditation.
And I believe the best things happen when people slow down, breathe, and get out of their own way.
That's what A-Way is built on.
Teaching Experience
Yoga & Breathwork Instructor
SERENEV & Kula Studio, Toronto
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Teach 15 weekly classes including Vinyasa, Hatha, Yogalates, and restorative flows
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Built a loyal community of regular students, many of whom return weekly and purchase multi-class packages
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Known for creating safe, welcoming spaces and offering modifications for all levels
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Integrate meditation and pranayama to support a holistic mind-body experience
Founder & Retreat Facilitator
A-WAY Wellness
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Curate and lead immersive weekend retreats centered on yoga, breathwork, and nature
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Design full event schedules including movement sessions, guided journaling, creative workshops, and community circles
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Collaborate with chefs, facilitators, and local studios to create transformative experiences for groups of 5-10 guests
Circle of Renewal – Monthly Yoga & Wellness Events
Toronto Studios & Pop-Up Locations
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Curate and lead themed monthly wellness gatherings that combine yoga, breathwork, meditation, and journaling
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Introduce creative elements like clay meditation, soundscapes, and guided reflection circles
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Design each session around seasonal or emotional themes (e.g., release, resilience, self-love, change)
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Foster a growing, engaged community with returning guests and sold-out sessions
Private Yoga & Wellness Sessions
In-Person & Online
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Offer personalized 1:1 and small group sessions tailored to each student’s goals, level, and energy
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Combine yoga, meditation, and breathwork in customized sequences that address flexibility, strength, anxiety, and focus
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Develop long-term client relationships with ongoing sessions and evolving practices
Yoga in the Park – Outdoor Summer Series
Toronto Parks
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Host weekly community classes in local parks, welcoming practitioners of all levels and ages
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Focus on grounding, breath awareness, and connecting to nature through mindful movement
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Promote classes organically through Instagram, referrals, and community shares
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Built a dedicated following, growing a WhatsApp community to over 140 people who stay engaged and attend regularly
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Foster an inclusive and welcoming vibe where new and returning students feel supported
Retreat Student
"Yasi’s retreats are incredibly thoughtful and seamless—you just show up, and everything is taken care of. Even if you come alone or are new to yoga, you’ll feel welcome. There’s a strong sense of community, and her calm, professional energy lets you fully trust and enjoy the journey."
