Brit Burr is a Canadian Writer, Editor, and Digital Marketing Specialist currently dwelling in her hometown, Canmore, Alberta. She has been published on hundreds of occasions in countless publications in Canada, the US, and the UK. Brit loves reading, crafting, hiking, climbing, doing yoga, dancing, and everything in between. She adores nothing more than human connection, cats, and indie bookstores. Photo Credit: Thomas Bullock Photography 

Jace is a PAWsitive influence on the team tuja, but is not afraid to BARK out orders if she has a BONE to pick with someone.

I woof if you don't take enough brain or tech breaks to soak up some much-needed fresh air and play time. You are not a robot ?

Courtney Sunday is a wellness coach, meditation teacher, mama and author of the book "Mindfulness For PMS, Hangovers And Other Real World Situations" (a book inspired by tuja wellness columns!). You can visit her at her website at www.courtneysunday.com. 

Kris is a holistic chef, recipe developer, and food photographer/stylist who sees food as a source of both nourishment and pleasure. And because she believes that true wellness is about both, she has made it her life’s mission to come up with the most vibrant and delicious food and drinks, and to share with you. When she’s not dreaming up goodness in her kitchen, shaking up healthier, inspired cocktails, or posting on her blog (or how about this one), she can be found taking photos, snuggling with her cat, laughing until her tummy hurts, getting sweaty at the gym, or teaching cooking classes in Toronto. 

Jessica McGovern is an Irish writer, teacher, pole dancer, trip-planner, acroyoga practitioner and crafter based in Montreal. She runs a baking school and an ETSY store, and loves tea, travel books, growing things and speaking Spanish.

Meaghan Eady is a spectacle, with an Alice in Wonderland kind of mindset. She's an under the table dreamer, a magic seeker, a light chaser with her lens and with her heart. She has traveled extensively; most recently having spent six months in Hawaii at a yoga retreat center, cleaning toilets, dancing and having good, deep conversations with other untamed souls. She now resides in Toronto with her two black cats and juicer. If you see a fairy along the streets, it's probably her. Please do say hello. She likes her coffee with cardamom and cream. Follow Meaghan's photographic journey @ www.meaghaneadyphotography.com.

Dave Giglio is a Los Angeles based digital media marketer to the stars but in a past-life, he was a marathon running, west coast trail hiking, whistler boarding, paleo blogging Vancouverite. Keep up with Dave as he transitions to life in Hollywood on Instagram. 

Melissa Colleret is a life coach, yoga instructor and love enthusiast based in Montreal. Sharing her mission to make you come alive and live your best life keeps this multi-passionate entrepreneur on her toes. From 1:1 sessions, online workshops, yoga classes and an online health business, Melissa wakes up every day wanting to inspire and empower. Creating vision boards while sipping on a glass of Cabernet is her jam. Haagan Daas ice cream is her vice. She thinks jump-high fives are the best. Find out more about her at www.melissacolleret.com or through Facebook and Instagram.

Brit Burr is a Canadian Writer, Editor, and Digital Marketing Specialist currently dwelling in her hometown, Canmore, Alberta. She has been published on hundreds of occasions in countless publications in Canada, the US, and the UK. Brit loves reading, crafting, hiking, climbing, doing yoga, dancing, and everything in between. She adores nothing more than human connection, cats, and indie bookstores. Photo Credit: Thomas Bullock Photography 

The overarching intention for all that I do is to bring people together through the art of compassionate touch.

Touch has the power to communicate all the things that words aren’t good at, and yet often times we need to re-learn this idea of maintaining a meaningful touch-vocabulary.

Part of my work is aimed at educating people on human biology and the physical forms of Thai Massage. Another, larger dream of mine is to ensure that as a culture, we become more touch-literate. I hope to dissolve the culturally ingrained habits that have been spread out of the fear of touch. Touch-aversion goes against our deepest biological needs and so it continues to take us further and further out of balance. With greater education and with greater skill in compassionate touch we can return to a far healthier state, and a far more interconnected tribe.

I founded Navina™ as a way to spread this message and these teachings as far as possible – bringing people together from all corners of the globe. With each course, I teach I attempt to pass on as much detail and intricacy as I possibly can, as it relates to both the nuanced physical postures of Thai yoga therapy and the incredible power and of compassionate touch.

I’d love to meet you along this path! 

Yoga & Barre teacher and sr. copywriter in the ad world, Mélodie finds her perfect balance between designer jeans and green smoothies. From marketing pitches to meditation, from taglines to trikonasana, her life harmony is achieved through a focus on wellness. Indeed, holistic health and functional nutrition are the yin to her yang that is the hustle and bustle of the city.

The overarching intention for all that I do is to bring people together through the art of compassionate touch.

Touch has the power to communicate all the things that words aren’t good at, and yet often times we need to re-learn this idea of maintaining a meaningful touch-vocabulary.

Part of my work is aimed at educating people on human biology and the physical forms of Thai Massage. Another, larger dream of mine is to ensure that as a culture, we become more touch-literate. I hope to dissolve the culturally ingrained habits that have been spread out of the fear of touch. Touch-aversion goes against our deepest biological needs and so it continues to take us further and further out of balance. With greater education and with greater skill in compassionate touch we can return to a far healthier state, and a far more interconnected tribe.

I founded Navina™ as a way to spread this message and these teachings as far as possible – bringing people together from all corners of the globe. With each course, I teach I attempt to pass on as much detail and intricacy as I possibly can, as it relates to both the nuanced physical postures of Thai yoga therapy and the incredible power and of compassionate touch.

I’d love to meet you along this path! 

Meghan J. Ward is a writer, editor, outdoorsy mama and Green Advisor for tuja wellness. Based in Banff, Alberta, she's happiest in hiking boots, sipping an Americano, flipping her Downward Dog, and playing in the mountains with her family. As the co-founder and editor of Crowfoot Media, she has the pleasure of bringing Canadian Rockies mountain culture to life through both digital and print publications. 

From rock climbing to homemade raw rocky-road chocolate bars, Kat Feeney is uber passionate about sharing her love for livin' a healthy life. As a Holistic Nutritionist and Adventure Seeker, she believes a healthy body is not measured by weight, size, BMI or body fat %, but rather it’s ability to carry your awesome self through all of life's amazing experiences. Kat designs recommendations based on her clients individual assessments and needs. She helps her clients set smart goals and provides the tools and support to reach them. She believes the key to health and happiness is being in tune with and honouring our body’s physical and emotional needs. Adventure seek with Kat by e-mail and her website.

Courtney Sunday is a wellness coach, meditation teacher, mama and author of the book "Mindfulness For PMS, Hangovers And Other Real World Situations" (a book inspired by tuja wellness columns!). You can visit her at her website at www.courtneysunday.com.