Meet Shyla Gaebel
As a Dakota woman from Sioux Valley Dakota Nation, I’ve been on a journey of reclaiming my roots and identity. I was raised by my mom in Regina, Saskatchewan on Treaty Four Land. For as long as I can remember, I was ashamed and embarrassed about being Indigenous. In 2018, I decided to find my birth father, this was the piece that opened the door to my own healing and reclaiming.
I received my 200 hour Yoga Teacher Certification in Regina, Saskatchewan, in 2019..
.In 2020, a chance encounter with another yogi from my reserve gifted me the opportunity to be able to visit Sioux Valley Dakota Nation for the very first time and meet family I didn’t know I had. Since then, I am committed to stepping into my power as a strong Dakota woman and a lifelong journey of reclaiming my culture and identity.
I’ve had many opportunities to teach yoga, including at the First Nations University, Saskpolytech, Sask Urban Native Teacher Education Program (SUNTEP) , All Nations Healing Hospital, Sask Gaming, Indigenous Services Canada, and White Raven Healing Center ect.
In June of 2021, I received my 300 hour Trauma Informed Teacher Training Certificate and have made it my mission to teach yoga to my people. I strongly believe this practice should be accessible and available to all.
By teaching from an Indigenous perspective, I show how one can find balance — mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually.
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