About Shyla Gaebel
Reclaiming Identity, Cultivating Healing & Sharing Indigenous-Led Yoga
Welcome! I am a proud member of Sioux Valley Dakota Nation, raised on Treaty 4 Land in Regina, Saskatchewan. For a long time, carrying my Indigenous identity came with feelings of shame and confusion. In 2018, I took a pivotal step on my healing journey by reconnecting with my birth father, opening the door to reclaiming my culture, roots, and personal power.
In 2020, a chance meeting with a fellow yogi from my reserve allowed me to visit Sioux Valley Dakota Nation for the very first time and connect with family I had never known. That experience deepened my lifelong commitment to stepping fully into my strength as a Dakota woman and honoring my heritage in everything I do.
My Journey as a Yoga Teacher
My path as an instructor began in 2019 when I earned my 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Certification in Regina. Driven to deepen my ability to support others through compassionate care, I completed my 300-Hour Trauma-Informed Teacher Training Certificate in June 2021.
My mission is simple yet vital: to make yoga accessible, welcoming, and culturally meaningful for indigenous folks
By teaching from an Indigenous perspective, I integrate holistic wellness principles to help students find balance across four essential dimensions of being:
Mentally — Cultivating clarity, focus, and mindful awareness.
Emotionally — Creating safe, non-judgmental spaces for processing and release.
Physically — Honoring the body through intentional, accessible movement.
Spiritually — Grounding in connection, reclamation, and community care.
Trusted Community Partnerships
I have had the honor of bringing trauma-informed and Indigenous-centered yoga practices to diverse organizations, community spaces, and institutions, including:
First Nations University of Canada
Lululemon
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Sask Urban Native Teacher Education Program (SUNTEP)
All Nations Healing Hospital
Indigenous Services Canada
White Raven Healing Center
Sask Gaming
The City of Regina
Practice & Connect With Me
Whether you're looking for community studio classes, personalized 1:1 guidance, or professional teacher mentorship, I welcome you to join me on the mat.
