Tofino Yoga | Enhancing your Tofino Experience

Welcome to Paradise

Located within the traditional territory of the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations, where the temperate rainforest meets the Pacific Ocean, Tofino Yoga was founded to bridge the gap between yoga, wellness and the environment. Connection to nature, specifically the ocean, is the north star of all our offerings.

Not your typical yoga studio, Tofino Yoga is on a mission to redefine where and how yoga services and educational immersions are offered.

Whether at the beach or within beautifully curated retreat spaces, our classes, yoga teacher training and programs are offered with Tofino’s beautiful backdrop as our canvas.

Having been in the education and yoga field for more than 20 years, Tofino Yoga provides nurturing spaces and authentic teaching in various yoga modalities. Our deep and genuine connection to nature is truly what sets-up apart.

Come and move to the ebb and flow of the ocean or learn in our classroom set deep within ancient cedar trees. Let us welcome you through a truly “off the beaten mat” experience.

Tribal Parks Ally

Tofino Yoga has agreed to support the Tribal Parks by collecting a 1% Ecosystem Service Fee on behalf of the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations. Those contributions are re-invested in the people and the ecology that comprise the life of this place.

Founder

Dede Monette

Dede's journey with yoga began in childhood, guided by an innate curiosity and a deep connection to nature. After losing her mother to brain cancer, Dede felt called to live more intentionally and to help others do the same. That calling gave rise to Tofino Yoga, a place where movement, breath, and the elements come together to support transformation..

With over 20 years of teaching experience, Dede shares yoga in a way that is rooted, and compassionate. Her teaching style is supportive and trauma-informed.

She leads immersive teacher trainings; including the Tofino Yoga 200hr and 300hr programs, as well as the 100hr YACEP such as the Yin & Restorative and Niches of Yoga 100hr modules. Dede is also very fortunate to offer workshops in diverse First Nations communities.

When she is not teaching, Dede is happiest with sandy feet and salty hair.

Dede is the grateful Mama of two beautiful children and the wife of a wonderful nature loving man.