Rachel Babor
Founder | Yoga + Pilates Teacher | Mom | Artist
Rachel weaves movement with music, poetry, ritual, writing, reflection, meditation, and nature-inspired creativity to create experiences that nourish both body and spirit.
Through her classes, circles, and retreats, she invites participants to attune to the rhythms of the natural world—and to the seasons within themselves—guided by themes of self-love, presence, curiosity, and acceptance.
A former professional triple-threat performer, Rachel spent over a decade performing on cruise ships and in musical theatre productions across Canada. Today, she channels that creativity into two heart-led businesses: Inner Compass, where she offers yoga, Pilates, retreats, and community gatherings, and Mini Mushroom Music, a forest-based music program that inspires children and families to connect with nature through song. Her original music is available on all streaming platforms.
Rachel is a mother of two, an outdoor enthusiast, avid camper, passionate fundraiser, and free spirit who finds joy in exploring wild places.
With warmth, intuition, and a deep belief that we each carry our own inner wisdom, Rachel gently guides others toward the path of their heart-and their inner compass.
Julie Fasen
Yoga Teacher | Massage Therapist | Farmer | Mom
Julie has been an RMT for 26 years, and graduated from her 200 hr Yoga Teacher Training program in 2018. She combines her knowledge of the body through massage therapy with her yoga teachings to develop unique therapeutic classes that build strength, stability and mobility.
Since graduating she's expanded her knowledge in Yoga Tune Up, (teaching students how to perform self massage using massage therapy balls). She's become Certified in Functional Range Conditioning and has taken the Love Your Brain program. Since then she has brought movement and meditation into the lives of those who have suffered TBI.
Julie is passionate about using yoga and movement to release emotions stored in our body’s muscles, in order to reduce anxiety, stress, and bring a deeper relaxation to the body and mind.
She became a yoga teacher to bring therapeutic movement into people's lives to empower them with the tools to move, meditate and live better within their bodies.
When not massaging clients or teaching yoga, Julie can be found outside enjoying nature in her gardens, the forest, caring for her animals, hiking, riding her ATV, and enjoying all forms of movement.
Meg Brown
Yoga Teacher | Film Maker | Mom
Meg began practicing yoga after the birth of her second child, discovering in it a space to slow down, reconnect, and care for both body and mind. What started as a personal practice quickly grew into a lifelong passion for movement, mindfulness, and the incredible wisdom of the human body.
As a trained doula and prenatal educator (and proud birth nerd!), Meg has long been fascinated by the connection between our hormones, thought patterns, and physical well-being. In 2026, she completed her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training to deepen her understanding of both the physical practice and the philosophy of yoga. Her classes are grounded, welcoming, and rooted in the belief that slowing down—especially in nature—helps us reconnect with ourselves and one another.
When she's not on the mat, you'll almost always find Meg outside. Whether she's tending her gardens, running local trails, rock climbing, filming weddings, snuggling with her family, or sharing time with neighbours, she finds joy in the natural world and the community it fosters. She loves being a part of spaces where people feel seen, supported, and encouraged to move through life with curiosity and intention.
Wild Roots Leaders
A summer camping retreat for Women
Hillary Beaudry
Admin Manager WLU | Mom | Fitness Coach | Musician
Hillary grew up in the Maritimes, where she developed a deep appreciation for the beauty of nature and the arts. A dedicated mother to two wonderful daughters, she balances being a mom with her full-time role as an Administrative Manager at Wilfrid Laurier University. You may also see Hillary coaching classes at Crossfit Elmira.
Hillary holds a Master's degree in Education, which reflects her love of learning and enriches her approach to mentoring others. She is dedicated to serving as a better ally by sharing resources on Indigenous ways of knowing and integrating these perspectives into her work and personal life to foster a deeper understanding and respect for diverse cultures.
Her love for the performing arts shines through in her talents for dance, piano, guitar, and voice, which she shares with others at Inner Compass Studio alongside her friend Rachel.
Hillary is committed to supporting others in feeling their best, whether through fitness, music, nature, or simply spending time in community together. She strives to bring warmth, encouragement, and a sense of intentionality to her interactions, using her multifaceted passions to uplift and inspire those around her.
Phaedra Tettero-Crosby
Waldorf Teacher | Mom | Farmer | Maker | Breathwork Coach
Phaedra has a deep love for the natural world, which was nurtured by her childhood in rural West Grey where she grew up attending the Waldorf school.
Now living in Guelph, Ont, with her husband and four children, Phaedra continues to weave nature into her daily life. Following her teaching passion, Pheadra attained her Waldorf teacher training in Toronto at Rudolf Steiner Centre. She also has a degree and extensive experience as a biodynamic farmer, and loves bringing her passion for plants and holistic living into her work.
Her garden overflows with healing plants, which she transforms into natural remedies for her community through her handmade product line, Queen of Cups.
Whether through gardening, cooking, teaching or creative pursuits, Phaedra remains deeply connected to the rhythms of the earth.
