Lynn Bouffard, Yoga Therapist
Lynn (she/her) is a Hamilton area based certified Yoga Therapist with the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT), Yoga Instructor and Meditation Facilitator.
Lynn’s purpose is to serve all who want to benefit from yoga and as a veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces, feels a strong desire to work with the military, first responders and front-line health workers communities and their families.
Lynn has always had a passion to help others reach their fitness and wellness goals. Her journey started in 1999, when during her free time, on a voluntary basis she led group fitness classes and gave personal training sessions. In 2014, after retiring from a 30-year career in the Canadian Armed Forces she discovered the profound effect a regular yoga and meditation practice has on the whole being: body, breath, mind, emotion and spirit. Having experienced the therapeutic effects of the Yoga Therapy process Lynn continues to practice daily to deepen and strengthen the genuine connection to herself and others. She draws on this personal experience to bring compassion, understanding and care to create a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship with her students (clients). Lynn has a deep desire to help alleviate pain and suffering and promote improved health and well-being in others through the progressive, non-invasive, and complementary process of Yoga Therapy