Harmony Yoga Haliburton 

Amanda Rico is the owner of Harmony Yoga Haliburton. She is an E-RYT550 with the Canadian Yoga Alliance, a Yoga Medicine® Teacher, and a Kettlebell and Steel Mace Coach. She is passionate about biomechanics and body movement, anatomy, and the science of yoga, meditation, and breathing practices. Her clear and direct teaching style combines an understanding of alignment and anatomy to create an atmosphere where challenging movement, awareness, and breath merge to create a balance between effort and ease, offering a practice that is approachable, sustainable, and therapeutic. Amanda is passionate about integrating more strength and stability into the yoga practice, including loaded asana with the Steel Mace and Kettlebells. She specializes in functional movement systems, High Intensity Interval Training, and Flow State Training. She offers one-on-one coaching including strength training, yoga, and mindset practices. She practices and teaches from Ayurvedic principles, keeping in tune with the rhythm of the seasons to offer balance to the mind, body, and spirit.

After a youth spent in competitive gymnastics, Vanessa discovered a calm and peaceful way to connect with her body when a local yoga studio opened. She embraced intuitive holistic centring, incorporating practices like restorative yoga, yoga nidra, and holistic healing, which allowed her to slow down and focus on her health while regulating her nervous system. As a Reiki practitioner, she is dedicated to reviving vitality and embracing inner peace, serving as a guide for holistic health and balance. Just as the rhythms of the day and the cycles of the seasons change, her yoga practice has become a vital part of her lifeway, guiding her through life’s transitions and nurturing her connection to her inner self. Vanessa is a 200-hour Hatha-based Kundalini meditation teacher. She also holds certifications as a Reiki Master, Breathwork Instructor, and Ayurvedic Integrative Nutrition Coach and Consultant with VEDAWISE.