Psychotherapist, yogi, teacher

Michelle Peddle is a Registered Psychotherapist, Certified Compassionate Inquiry Practitioner and Facilitator. She is also an IAYT Registered Yoga Therapist, KRI certified Kundalini Yoga Teacher, and E-RYT 500 Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance.

She witnessed first-hand the powerful impact of blending Eastern spiritual practices with Western psychology in her early 20’s. She utilizes these diverse practices, philosophies, disciplines, and theoretical perspectives to provide her clients with a unique individualized approach to healing. Equally evidence-based and spiritually aligned, Michelle offers unique opportunities to learn, grow, heal and reconnect with yourself.

Michelle specializes in substance abuse disorders, depression, anxiety, and complex post-traumatic stress disorders. Her kindness, empathy, strength, intelligence and insight create a safe space for you to relax, connect and let your defences down. Michelle’s passion lies in watching people grow and reach their potential for inner peace and growth. Her relentless pursuit of learning, world class trainings and skill development bring big city concepts to small town Ontario removing barriers to access. Michelle is humble, welcoming to all and dedicated to those she serves.

Psychotherapist, Yogi, Teacher

2005

My life was a mess. I had a choice, continue living in ignorance or wake up and live consciously. I started working with a spiritual psychotherapist who introduced me to Buddhism and Reiki. My healing journey had started.

2008

After completing my degree in Sociology, I returned to school for my Post-Grad in Addiction Counselling. During this time, I started working with N.D. Sat Dharam Kaur who introduced to the world of yoga, and more specifically, Kundalini Yoga.

2011

Yoga started to chang my life. My allergies disappeared, digestive issues cleared, and I experienced healing on all levels from this spiritual practice. I had to learn more and completed my first Yoga Teacher Training.

2013

My thirst for knowledge led me to Peru where I deepened how Eastern philosophies treat substance misuse.

2014

The official opening of MYTYOGA studio.

2015

Grew my family by 8 paws and welcomed Luna and Diesel my husky babies.

2016

MYTYOGA became a recognized Yoga Teacher Training school with the Yoga Alliance and I developed a 200-hour Classical Yoga Teacher Training and Self Realization program under the mentorship of my guru, Erin Byron.

2017

I completed my first half Iron man thanks to the help of my coach! I've been chasing many physical goals since that time and have built a beautiful self care practice out of it.

2018

Quit my government job to study Classical Yoga at the Yoga Institute in Mumbai, India.

2019

Completed my Master's in Counselling - Counselling Psychology and went into private practice offering psychotherapy.

MYTyoga

Inhale ~ Exhale ~ Repeat

Psychotherapist, yogi, teacher