GROUP YOGA

MilFit Group Yoga are semi-private / small group classes of 2, and up to a maximum of 6 people. This small group setting ensures each session is custom tailored based on each individuals health and wellness goals, while keeping the cost of each session down. Each student will receive more hands on attention and concentration than in a large and crowded public class. Each class focuses on correct posture, alignment, muscle tone, endurance, strength, flexibility, regulation of breath and peaceful mind. Practicing yoga with a group of friends, family, colleagues or team-mates is a fun, healthy social activity that leaves everyone feeling more mindful, connected, inspired and happy.

Milwina holds a Bachelor of Human Kinetics from the University of British Columbia. She is the proud owner of MilFit Personal Training Services Inc., a Vancouver based personal fitness training management company. She has been a Kinesiologist, personal fitness trainer and a nutritional consultant for CITAHEALTH Management since March 2002. Milwina is skilled in exercise prescription, fitness testing, exercise rehabilitation, personal training as well as nutritional consulting. She has completed numerous certifications in these areas, including the American Council on Exercise Personal Trainer Certification, and Certified Exercise Physiologists with the Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology (CSEP).

Her true passion in life is to help and educate people to live a longer and healthier life through physical activity and the practice of Yoga. She has and continues to positively influence the lives of a diverse group of people, ranging from sedentary individuals to athletes and from young adults to the changing aging population. Milwina is perhaps the toughest personal trainer at CITAHEALTH, but she serves as a motivator and teacher who creates challenging, stimulating and innovative exercise programs. Although Milwina specializes in personal training and Yoga, she has experience in rehabilitation prescription, exercise therapy, exercise testing, occupational health and corporate wellness.

Milwina is also a Registered Yoga Teacher (RTY 200) through the Yoga Alliance. She teaches a variety of styles including: Vinyasa Flow, Power, Hatha, YHot, and Core. She also teaches group fitness classes at YYoga (YFit, TRX, YSculpt).

Being a track and field athlete in her earlier years, Milwina enjoys running above all other activities. She has competed in distance races ranging from 10ks, half and full marathons as well as adventure racing. A few of her memorable accomplishment were competing in the 2002 Honolulu Marathon in Hawaii, placing 3rd in her age category in the 2002 Fall Classics Half Marathon and competing solo in the Seek the Peak Race in 2006/2007/2008.

You will probably spot Milwina running the seawall, hiking up local mountains or walking the streets of Vancouver with her yoga mat, she never leaves home without it.

Education and Qualifications:
2015: TRX Certified Trainer
2010: YYoga 80 Hour YHot Yoga Teacher Training
2010: YYoga 200 Hour Foundation Yoga Teacher Training, RYT
2006: Certified Exercise Physiologist, CSEP
2003: Bachelor of Human Kinetics (Health and Fitness), UBC
2003: Professional Fitness & Lifestyle Consultant, CSEP
2002: Certified Fitness Consultant, CSEP
2001: Human Performance Diploma, Minor in Nutrition, Langara College
1999: ACE Personal Trainer
1997: Bachelor of Commerce, UBC

Leila is an ACE certified Personal Trainer and Health Coach. Passionate about fitness, Leila helps clients of any level to enjoy their journey, whether they want to improve their sport performance, reduce health risks,or look and feel better, Leila will motivate, enable and make training a fun and rewarding experience. Interested in any aspects of Fitness, Leila is experienced with rehabilitation and injury prevention, strength and conditioning and also leading fun Group Fitness classes.

Education and Certifications:
Fitness leadership Diploma(Infofit)
ACE Certified Personal Trainer
ACE Health Coach
Certified Indoor Cycling Instructor
MOSSA Group Power certified Instructor
TRX Functional Trainer qualified
Fit 4 Two Pre and Post natal exercise Specialist
Older adult exercise specialist

Interests:
Functional Training
Resistance Training
Running
Kickboxing

Athos is originally from Brazil. His passion for fitness was encouraged by a competitive ultra-man that is also his Uncle. Athos began competing in triathlons around his home country, Brasil with his uncle’s coaching. He also played Soccer and enjoys Jujitsu. Since moving to Canada he has focused on weight training and recently completed Ironman 70.3 – Victoria in June 2018. He continues to enjoy mixing weight training with endurance triathlon training. In his spare time, he can be found hiking and snowboarding Vancouver’s local mountains. Athos obtained his Personal Trainer Certification and Fitness Nutrition specialized certificate in 2017 and has since worked in the health industry. He strives to help clients reach their fitness goals by delivering individualized fitness and nutrition coaching.

Certifications:
ACE Certified Personal Trainer (American Council on Exercise)
ACE Fitness Nutrition Specialized
ISSA Corrective Exercise Specialist
ISSA Strength, Sport and Conditioning
ISSA Exercise Therapy Certification
ISSA Bodybuilding Specialist
CPR/AED Certificate level 2

Specializations:
Hypertrophy/ Muscle Building
Fat Loss
Athletic Conditioning
Nutrition

Testimonial:
“I’ve being working out with Athos since March 2017, I was lucky to have Athos as my trainer, I told him I was feeling back pain and also felt tired when I was standing too long. After 8 weeks of training with him I felt so much improvement in my posture and becoming back pain-free, I felt so much strong. I started doing exercises that I thought was reserved just for athletes, I like his motivation and I feel great after his workouts.” – Alexandre Alves

Recognizing my passion for helping others combined with my love for an active lifestyle, becoming a certified personal trainer seemed like the right fit. My focus when training is on our mind-body awareness and how movement in various ways positively affects all aspects of our life. We all have a body so let’s help each other keep it healthy for the long run!

Having always been an active individual playing organized sports from a young age, fitness and movement has been a huge part of my life. From playing community hockey and field hockey leagues growing up on the North Shore to a high performance varsity level, you can still find me on the ice and field on any given weekend. I’ve also coached youth and high school field hockey teams. When the weather is nice, I’ll be rollerblading, running, hiking or playing tennis.

Certifications:
CFES certified personal trainer
CPR/First Aid-A/AED

Hi, my name is Helia.

My journey with yoga began as a way to reconnect with my body and quiet the busyness of my mind. Over time, it grew into a deeper practice of awareness, compassion, and balance, both on and off the mat. I completed my 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training at YYOGA, along with YHot and Traditional Vinyasa & Philosophy trainings, which shaped the heart-led approach I bring to every class.

In my classes, you can expect a mindful and grounding flow that weaves together breath, movement, and presence. I guide students to explore the balance between effort and ease, honor their unique bodies, and move with intention rather than expectation. Each practice becomes a space to soften, strengthen, and reconnect with yourself on a deeper level.

My hope is that you step off the mat feeling more centered, open, and supported—carrying that sense of calm into your day.

With gratitude and warmth, I look forward to seeing you on the mat.