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Randi Russel | she/her
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Her Story:
Randi was born and raised on her ancestral and unceded Ts'msyen Territory and comes from the communities of Lax Kw'alaams (Place of Wild Roses) and Lach Klan (Place from the Sea). Her crest is Ganhada (Raven) and she currently resides in the small community of Lax Kxeen (Prince Rupert).
Randi is studying Indigenous Holistic Wellness & Addictions and is an Indigenous Doula and a former healthcare worker. Randi is Co-Owner and Founder of Oots'n Reconnection which aims to connect Indigenous youth and families to the Natural world while promoting wellbeing and self-efficacy.
As well as being passionate about health, wellness, and remaining true to her Indigeneity, Randi enjoys exploring her creative outlets and spending time with her husband and two dogs; Murphy & Milo.
Her Background:
Randi was first introduced to Yoga as a teen and she began practicing more regularly while in University to reduce anxiety. Randi's practice has evolved through a process of self-discovery and instructor guides to help cope with chronic pain and reduce stress (following a low back injury). Randi is a lifelong learner and seeks to honour the needs of self & others while incorporating Indigenous Ways of Knowing.
Her Teaching Style:
Preferred styles of teaching are Restorative or Yin Style classes which are intended for EVERYBODY to explore and create space.
Randi' s intention is to lead a gentle nourishing practice connecting body, mind, spirit to the present so learners can find their inner calm. Learners can expect to be guided through gentle practice designed to welcome them into their body through breathwork and invitational language.. Randi operates from a place of community minded spirit and respect.
Yoga Teacher Training:
Randi completed her 200 Hr YTT with a focus on Trauma-Informed Yoga Principles and Psychology at Canmore Counselling's Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology School, in July 2020, and is Yoga Alliance Registered.
Randi was born and raised on her ancestral and unceded Ts'msyen Territory and comes from the communities of Lax Kw'alaams (Place of Wild Roses) and Lach Klan (Place from the Sea). Her crest is Ganhada (Raven) and she currently resides in the small community of Lax Kxeen (Prince Rupert).
Randi is studying Indigenous Holistic Wellness & Addictions and is an Indigenous Doula and a former healthcare worker. Randi is Co-Owner and Founder of Oots'n Reconnection which aims to connect Indigenous youth and families to the Natural world while promoting wellbeing and self-efficacy.
As well as being passionate about health, wellness, and remaining true to her Indigeneity, Randi enjoys exploring her creative outlets and spending time with her husband and two dogs; Murphy & Milo.
Her Background:
Randi was first introduced to Yoga as a teen and she began practicing more regularly while in University to reduce anxiety. Randi's practice has evolved through a process of self-discovery and instructor guides to help cope with chronic pain and reduce stress (following a low back injury). Randi is a lifelong learner and seeks to honour the needs of self & others while incorporating Indigenous Ways of Knowing.
Her Teaching Style:
Preferred styles of teaching are Restorative or Yin Style classes which are intended for EVERYBODY to explore and create space.
Randi' s intention is to lead a gentle nourishing practice connecting body, mind, spirit to the present so learners can find their inner calm. Learners can expect to be guided through gentle practice designed to welcome them into their body through breathwork and invitational language.. Randi operates from a place of community minded spirit and respect.
Yoga Teacher Training:
Randi completed her 200 Hr YTT with a focus on Trauma-Informed Yoga Principles and Psychology at Canmore Counselling's Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology School, in July 2020, and is Yoga Alliance Registered.
Dr. Melissa Jay is an Indigenous, Nehiyaw-Métis member of the Métis Nation of Alberta. Canmore Counselling is located Châ Ûpchîchîyen Kudebi (translated from Îyârhe Nakoda as “shooting at the willows”), colonially known as Canmore. The physical location of Canmore Counselling & the Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology is in the beautiful Rocky Mountains, which is considered Treaty 7 land and home of Métis Nation of Alberta, Region III, and the traditional territory of the Îyârhe Nakoda, including the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Wesley First Nations, as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation, and the Blackfoot Confederacy, including the Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai First Nations. As an act of reconciliation and commitment to decolonization, we are committed to the TRC's Calls to Action.
At Canmore Counselling, we are also privileged to be yoga students, practitioners, and guides. Our offerings centre on the root of yoga as Indigenous to South Asia, and we are grateful to learn from and amplify the South Asian practitioners and teachers whenever possible. We are grateful for the eight limbs of yoga, as taught by Patanjali. It is a joy to walk alongside our incredible alumni of the Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology School as they create opportunities for care, connection & curiosity within their communities.
We believe wholeheartedly that community, social justice, decolonization, anti-oppression, and anti-racism are inherent to trauma-informed care. Thank you for being here.
At Canmore Counselling, we are also privileged to be yoga students, practitioners, and guides. Our offerings centre on the root of yoga as Indigenous to South Asia, and we are grateful to learn from and amplify the South Asian practitioners and teachers whenever possible. We are grateful for the eight limbs of yoga, as taught by Patanjali. It is a joy to walk alongside our incredible alumni of the Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology School as they create opportunities for care, connection & curiosity within their communities.
We believe wholeheartedly that community, social justice, decolonization, anti-oppression, and anti-racism are inherent to trauma-informed care. Thank you for being here.