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Glen Simmons is a Zen Shiatsu Therapist and Yoga & Meditation instructor. Glen started his training offering YOGA in his native Bahamas. He then traveled to India and the Orient broadening his learning of Eastern Cultures and his understanding of the spiritual link behind the Yoga, Zen Shiatsu and Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Glen has practiced and studied YOGA for 35+ years under the teachings of Swami Vishnu Devananda and the Sivananda Yoga Centre in the Bahamas (paradise island) and India. He has taught Yoga in the Bahamas and in Canada since 1992 and had his own TV program called “Yoga in Muskoka” between 1995 and 1999.
Glen addresses the needs of the soul and spirit as well as the human experience. With so many individuals now embarking on spiritual journeys, we need to honour the human spirit.
In addition to basics such as building self-esteem and a healthy ego, establishing boundaries and getting needs met, we also need to go beyond ordinary consciousness acknowledging the miracle of the soul, mystical experiences.
Glen is passionate about his journey to wellness and shares his experiences and knowledge with others as an inspiring speaker, educator, and practitioner.
Glen was raised in The Bahamas and now lives in Acton, Ontario with his wife Cynthia, who is a Homeopath and Thermographic Technician. Together they run Heal Thyself Clinic. They share 7 children between them.
- 1995– 1998 I had my own local weekly TV program called “Yoga in Muskoka” on Gravenhurst Cable TV
- 1995 – 2000 Yoga Teacher to High School students at the Bracebridge High School, Ontario
- 1992 – 2001 Instructed Yoga at the Bracebridge Community Centre – Parks & Rec.
- 1998 – 2001 Huntsville Downtown Wellness centre in Huntsville;
- 1998 – 2001 Gravenhurst Community Centre and the Bala Community Centre.
- 2002- present Private Yoga classes at Heal Thyself Clinic
Glen has practiced and studied Yoga for 30+ years under the teachings of Swami Vishnu Devananda and the Sivananda Yoga Centre in the Bahamas (paradise Island) 1970-1972 and India (Reshichesh) 1989-1997. Glen has instructed Yoga at the Ocean View Club on Harbour Island, the Bahamas from 1979-1986.
After that Glen visited India several times between 1989 and 1991. In Canada he has instructed Yoga in Bracebridge, Ontario between 1992-2001; Huntsville 2993-2000 and Gravenhurst 1993-1999. He had his own TV program called “Yoga in Muskoka” between 1995 and 1999.
Glen is now located in Acton since 2002.
