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Cheemun L Director, Owner of Levelup Hot Yoga

Cheemun L.

Director, Instructor & Team Leader

I am thankful for my first Bikram Yoga practice in 2007 in Vancouver that has ultimately change the course of my life. With a background of Sports Medicine and a history of being a young competitive athlete myself, I found the passion in teaching what I deeply understand. The muscle work and the chain reaction that every intentional breath, posture or movement can stimulate is fascinating!

Cheemun L Director, Owner of Levelup Hot Yoga

Aimei L.

Director, Instructor & Team Leader

Welcome to my journey through yoga, dance, health, and wellness! Since my first Original Hot Yoga class in Vancouver in 2007, my life has transformed, opening doors to endless possibilities that have enriched my physical and mental well-being. Together with Cheemun and the rest of our amazing team of staff and Instructors, I am committed to fostering a supportive environment where everyone can achieve balance and empowerment without the weight of expectations. As an Instructor and Studio Owner, nothing brings me more joy than seeing fellow students ignited with a renewed drive to embark on their own incredible paths!

My various certifications in Inferno Hot Pilates, BodyART, Vinyasa Yoga, Zumba Dance Workout, Mobility Circl, STRONG, and NOOM Mindset Coach empower me to create an inclusive fitness environment. I believe welcoming everyone, regardless of their fitness level, and ensuring that no one feels left out and judged. Together, we can achieve our health goals in a supportive and encouraging atmosphere.

Exciting news! With our new space set to open at Bayview Village in May-June 2025, we're thrilled to bring you even more amazing classes for everyone. Stay tuned for updates, and get ready for an incredible experience!

"I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times. Always be yourself, express yourself, have faith in yourself, do not go out and look for a successful personality and duplicate it. Knowledge will give you power, but character respect." ~ Bruce Lee

The Management

Our Management Team plays a huge role in ensuring the smooth operation of the studio. They can be seen buzzing around the studio, helping with members registrations and ensuring the studio is nice and clean so classes run smoothly and safely.

Zoe Xia

Studio Manager & Team Leader

"Our staff and community is very important to me. I love to connect to each person, find out who they are and it's amazing knowing that I can help provide them with a safe space to work or practice. I am grateful for each smile and positive vibe from every teacher, staff and member every time they show up at the studio."

Victoria Sharko

Studio Assistant Manager & Inferno Hot Pilates Instructor

"I love that everyone that I meet here, is so amazingly positive and committed to what they do! My goal is to help maintain and elevate this magical experience for everyone who walks into our Yoga studio. The classes here at Levelup Hot Yoga will challenge and inspire you, and the more time you spend here, it will change your life!"
Dr. Sharko is a member of a regulated health profession, regulated by the College of Chiropractors of Ontario (CCO).

Who We Are

Front Desk Team

First Timer?

At Levelup, we strive to provide the best and maintain a high standard of customer service and cleanliness. Your comfort and satisfaction are our top priorities, and we dedicated to creating a welcoming environment for all our members. Thank you for choosing us!

Team

Stephen Webb

Hot Yoga Instructor & Teacher's Training Facilitator

Leads a calm and intuitive class, enpowered by a voice that is kind, allowing and grounding. A humble and skillful teacher who is very knowledgeable in the Ashtanga and Bikram series. A humble character with a vast experience in body work and Yoga, he will enlighten and elevate your experience in the hot room.
Team

Sepideh Coady

Hot Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga, HIIT & Inferno Hot Pilates Instructor

Super energetic and a busy mom when she is not teaching. A high motivator and creative in her sequence. Expect a high energy class from this beautiful inspiring soul!
Team

Monica Quaresma

Inferno Hot Pilates Instructor

Coming soon
Team

Todd Mickolwin

Hot Yoga & Vinyasa Yoga Instructor

Driven with great passion to teach his acquired Yoga knowledge from India. Lead a slow flow power class with longer holds that is super challenging! Expect a calm and gentle music selection.
Team

John Dadosky

Hot Yoga Instructor

A great teacher who loves to add a touch of humour in his class.
Team

David Fair

Hot Yoga Instructor

Precise, accurate and observant. His curiousity in the hows and the whys of every physical body placement in Yoga postures or stance is displayed in his every class.
Team

Joanna Zhen

Vinyasa & Yin Yoga Instructor

Amazing, welcoming and always well prepared to teach her class! Very knowledgeable in breath and energy work. You will experience much of her calming and kind personality in her Yin Yoga classes. Sometimes, you also see her working behind the desk at the studio.
Team

Andres Saavedra

Inferno Hot Pilates Instructor

Coming soon
Team

Josie Lattip

Wellness Manager & Registered Massage Therapist

I have more than 12 years of experience and well-honed techniques in Deep Tissue, Fascial Release, Trigger Point Therapy, Cupping, Reflexology, Swedish and Pre/Post Natal Massage. I strongly believe that massage therapy is an effective way to heal from injuries, pain and manage chronic conditions. I use special techniques to address stress, tension, mobility and pain in any specific or general physiological concerns to help the body achieve its optimal function and fullest potential. As a former educator, I mentor Massage Therapy Students to help them do well in school and prepare new graduates for their board examinations. To end my day, you will find me attending a Hot Yoga or Pilates class at Levelup Hot Yoga studio.
Team

Natasha Ming

Vinyasa Yoga, HIIT Yoga & Inferno Hot Pilates Instructor

Loves getting a good sweat on and testing her physical boundaries. Her jam is the powerful physical side in the practice of Yoga. Amazing Inferno Pilates and HIIT teacher! Another version of her comes in another whole new dimension when she winds you down into a gentle stretch.
Team

Mark Ashdown

Hot Yoga, HIIT Yoga & Inferno Hot Pilates Instructor

Mark is a new teacher and loving it as he recently completed the YTT 200 hr Hot Yoga and Inferno Hot Pilates Teacher Training in spring 2024. Mark has been practicing Hot Yoga for over 14 years and swears that it has healed many injuries for him. Mark views Hot Yoga as medicinal and enjoys sharing the benefits he has experienced. When Mark instructs a Hot Pilates class, get ready for good music, a lot of sweat, high energy and killer sequences that will give you the most amount of burn in the shortest amount of time.
Team

Christine Hobeika

Hot Yoga, Vinyasa & Yin Yoga Instructor

Soft and gentle approach style of teaching. Her experience and knowledge in the various styles of yoga definitely shows in her classes.
Team

Maria Bernal

Hot Yoga & Inferno Pilates Instructor

Movement is a big part of Maria's self care practice since 2008. After her first Hot Yoga class, she felt energized, drenched and exhausted all the same time that she knew that she had found her passion. A serenity and resilience that she had found in the hot room. Maria is a Certified Hot Yoga and Inferno Hot Pilates Instructor. When she is not in the studio forteaching or practice, she spend time caring for her Mom or out looking for like minded people to share her knowledge of health and movement.
Team

Aura Balan

Vinyasa Yoga Instructor

Yoga has completed every aspect of Aura's life juggling from being a mother of two young man, being an Engineer and a Yoga Teacher! She complete her Yoga certification in 2018 in BC and has been teaching since then. Equipped with Ayuverdic knowledge in 2014 from India, she is always eager to share with others the benfits of the practice of Yoga.
Team

Laura Longarini

Hot Yoga Instructor

A kind, intuitive and experienced Yoga teacher and practitioner.
Team

Derek Sham

Vinyasa Yoga Instructor

Meet Derek, an experienced Vinyasa Yoga practitioner who acquired his YTT 200hr in 2017. A firm believer of "Health is Wealth", Derek incorporates his genuine curiosity and interest to improvise the quality of life in everyone into his Yoga sequences. You will probably see Derek in his handstand pose after practicing in every hot class, be it Yoga or Pilates!
Team

Ciarize Aurellado

Vinyasa Yoga Instructor

Ciarize has been practicing Vinyasa Yoga since 2008 and has started teaching since 2012. Yoga has helped her see herself through a different light and she hopes to share what Yoga has to offer to others. She is generous in sharing her gift teaching with her ability to offer insights to help others connect to their practice. Ciarize leads a class that cultivates strength and compassion, always immaculate with her words, with subtle playfulness that is uplifting and grounding at the same time. Currently taking a break from teaching to pursue a new position in her other career.
Team

Lisa Cheng

Hot Yoga & Vinyasa Yoga Instructor

With more than 15 years of experience in Hot Yoga, Lisa enriches her classes with deep knowledge and passion. She completed her Hot Yoga teacher training with Levelup Hot Yoga spring 2024 and proudly holds a RYT 200 hour Vinyasa Yoga certification from the Yoga Alliance. Lisa is dedicated to sharing her yoga journey, fostering an energetic environment that leaves participants feeling accomplished and balanced. Join her for a transformative experience that nurtures both body and mind.

Featured testimonials from our members

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Love Hot Yoga and Pilates

Level Up is my happy place! Great variety of classes for strength, flexibility, balance, & relaxation for all levels. The instructors are friendly, and create a great environment, especially for newcomers to the studio. The attention to technique, variety of movements within each class, instructions for modifications, and positive atmosphere has kept loyal clients coming for many months to years. The studio owners are very accommodating to client needs, and always there to answer questions. All of these aspects combined are rare to find in a yoga studio. I highly recommend joining Level Up!

Anuja Panditrao

Thank you for being a valued member of our community! Your appreciation and feedback are incredibly important to us, as they help us grow and improve. We are committed to listening to your thoughts and ensuring that your experience with us is the best it can be. Please feel free to share your insights anytime!

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