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An image of Senja in a yoga pose on a wooden platform in the mountains. Senja is wearing athletic wear in "tree pose" with hands at heart centre. She stands on a wooden helicopter pad with a large alpine mountain range behind her.

MINDFULLY JOURNEYING TOWARD AUTHENTICITY & WELLBEING

I began consistently practicing yoga in 2015 but discovered my true passion for meditation and mindful movement while completing my BSc. Psychology at the University of British Columbia Okanagan (UBCO). I became heavily involved in the Kelowna yoga community and began using the practice as a way to cope with anxiety and stress.

In December 2020 I officially completed my 200-hour yoga teacher training through Elevate Yoga Okanagan. I quickly became involved as an executive for the UBCO Yoga Club and began leading classes for UBCO Recreation in August 2021. I strive to continue to expand my knowledge of yoga by attending various workshops and continuing education. I completed my 200-hour meditation teacher training in September 2021 and created my Introduction to Meditation Course shortly after. In September 2023 I returned to UBCO campus as a Master of Social Work student while maintaining my involvement with UBCO Recreation and the Yoga Club.

I aim to create a warm, supportive environment that is welcoming for all students. I utilize a trauma-informed approach that encourages individuals to listen to their bodies and take what they need from and during the practice. In all my classes I emphasize the use of yoga and mindfulness as tools for stress reduction

CERTIFICATION & TRAINING

200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training - Elevate Yoga Okanagan - December 2020

200 Hour Meditation Teacher Training - Yoga & Ayurveda Center / Online Yoga School - September 2022

WORKSHOPS

Inversions for Rocket Yoga - Nikki Jinks - November 2019 - 2.5hr

Mental Health and Yoga Summit - Dr. Lauren Tober - February 2022 - 20hr

Becoming Trauma Informed as a Yoga Instructor* - Josee Kreese - October 2022 - 2hr

* workshop recognized by the Yoga Alliance as Continuing Education

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Senja Lieuwen 
Counsellor (RCC, CCC) & Social Worker (MSW, RSW)
Yoga and Meditation Instructor 

If you are in an immediate mental health crisis or require urgent support, please contact the BC Crisis Line (9-8-8) or local emergency services (9-1-1).

Senja Wellness Services operates on the unceded ancestral territory of the Syilx Okanagan People. I acknowledge their enduring connection to this land and express gratitude for the opportunity to live, work, and play here.

Senja Wellness Services aims to embrace and celebrate diversity in all its forms and is committed to creating an inclusive space where everyone is valued, respected, and supported. I am always open to receiving feedback regarding inclusivity and accessibility. 

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