Meet Our Teachers
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Tanya Dakhno Lakeev - Founder & Teacher
Msc., M.A., SHC
Guided by a deep calling to serve and heal, my journey began in my homeland Ukraine, where I worked in journalism, exploring the power of human stories. After immigrating to Canada in 1996, my path led me from media to the healing arts, driven by a desire to help others find meaning, peace, and wholeness.My spiritual studies took me to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Metaphysics, opening the door to a lifelong exploration of consciousness and energy. I’ve spent over a decade on the Taoist path of Zhong Yuan Qi Gong under Master Xu Mingtang, deepening my understanding of subtle energy and holistic well-being.
India has been a sacred teacher to me, where I became a certified Yoga Trainer and Ayurvedic Practitioner. My training also includes Reiki Master Teacher certification and studies in ancient healing traditions from Tibet, China, and the Americas.
Shanti Holistic College is the expression of my Dharma: my soul’s purpose.
It is a sanctuary for those seeking transformation, spiritual awakening, and healing through integrated, heart-centered practices.
My mission is to guide others toward conscious living, inner peace, and a deeper connection with their true self.
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Catherine Jazbinsek - Resonance & Tibetan Teacher
Originally born in France, I’ve been living in Canada 30 years, drawn to its nature, bilingual spirit and holistic and spiritual openness.
With a background in translation and interpretation, I’ve been on a committed spiritual path for more than a decade. Along the way, I’ve trained in various healing modalities that deeply resonate with me and support my mission to help others. I offer sessions and teach in Reiki, therapeutic Qigong, Regression Meditation, Akashic Record Reading, and Spiritual Realignment—a practice that reconnects body, soul, and spirit.At Shanti Holistic, I also lead two certified programs in naturotherapy: Numinous Resonance and Tibetan Healing (Vajras & Litho-Reflexology). My work is grounded in compassion, deep listening, and a heartfelt desire to support healing and consciousness expansion.
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Dr. Sohan Veer Singh - Ayurvedic Coach & Teacher
I am honored to carry forward a 400-year-old family tradition rooted in the sacred sciences of Ayurveda and yoga a lineage of healers and spiritual seekers. My grandfather, a revered Ayurvedic doctor who later became a monk, passed down not only ancient wisdom but also a way of life devoted to healing and service.
For over 17 years, I’ve helped people reconnect with balance; physically, mentally, and spiritually.
My approach is deeply holistic, drawing on traditional tools such as pulse diagnosis (Nadi Pariksha), naturopathy, acupressure, therapeutic yoga, breathwork, massage, and personalized dietary guidance. I also incorporate spiritual rituals that support inner transformation and peace.
Under the blessings and guidance of my spiritual teacher, Acharya Shri Roopchandra Maharaj, I share this healing path with compassion and devotion. My mission is to help others awaken to their natural state of wellness, harmony, and self-realization.
I welcome you to join me on this journey of deep healing and spiritual growth.
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Annie-Chantal Duclos - Emotional Intelligence Coach & Teacher
My passion for holistic well-being led me to train in bioenergetic analysis and various psycho-corporeal approaches. Driven by a deep thirst for knowledge, I then pursued a career in hospital healthcare, specializing in home palliative care. Always committed to growth and to better serving well-being, I later completed a yoga teacher training in Global Consciousness at Sangha College, along with several energy trainings, including shamanic practices and ceremonies in the Yucatán, where I now offer sacred spaces for individuals and groups.
Along my journey, I have studied with monks, taken part in rituals for cutting energetic ties, and explored many meditation practices and energy techniques such as Reiki, Lahochi, Shabi, karmic ties, and the law of cause and effect at Shanti College. Deeply connected to nature, the universe, and the subtle worlds, I am inspired by quantum physics and the laws that govern our reality.
As a dedicated therapist and wellness guide, I now offer a personal growth training leading to certification as a therapist in emotional intelligence with a psycho-corporeal bioenergetic approach. This path is rooted in consciousness, non-judgment, self-love, and love for others, in a safe and peaceful space. Together, we explore the inner universe and our connection to the greater whole, cultivating balance, authenticity, and alignment with our pure essence—for our own well-being and that of those around us.
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Marco Deza - Polarity Therapy Teacher
My quest for holistic healing began around 30 years ago, driven by a deep curiosity about the mysteries of the body and mind. From a very young age, I immersed myself in martial arts, Chi Gong, and energy exercises, seeking to awaken and master the forces within. It was ultimately in Polarity Therapy that I discovered my true passion: a comprehensive and vibrant approach that connects energy, body, and soul.
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Carmen Cimpian - Radiesthesie Teacher
TO BE ADDED
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Samara Garfinkle - Sound Therapy Teacher
I'm a professional singer and voice instructor with a Master of Music in classical vocal performance and over a decade of experience teaching voice.
My path has been shaped by a passion for the healing power of sound and the human voice.I hold a certificate in Sound Therapy and Sound Healing from the Dorian Centre for the Healing Arts, where I trained under the guidance of my mentor, Dr. Shelley Snow, a pioneer in vocal toning research. In 2024, I had the honour of succeeding her as the facilitator of The Healing Power of Sound, a vocal toning series rooted in her groundbreaking work.
In addition to my vocal and sound healing work, I’m an accredited EFT Tapping Practitioner with EFT International and have trained in several other energy healing, meditation, and energy psychology practices. My approach blends vocal artistry with therapeutic presence, supporting clients in both expression and inner transformation.