Robin Golt

Robin was introduced to yoga as a child
during some interesting chance encounters
which left deep impressions on her. These
early experiences planted seeds for what
has become her ongoing passion and
commitment to all aspects of yoga.

Over the past 24 years she has been blessed
to meet some extraordinary teachers whose
grace and guidance have transformed her in
many ways.

"When I look at myself honestly, at my own state, I am amazed. I am my own living proof that this yoga works, inside and out."

Robin was Canada’s first Certified Anusara Yoga teacher. She met John Friend, the founder of Anusara Yoga, in 1993 at the Siddha Yoga Meditation Ashram. She had the rare opportunity to study with him in small group settings for several years, and to assist and observe him in workshops and classes.

Robin credits these many hours of absorbing through osmosis the techniques and energetic qualities of this master teacher for her own continuing unfolding as a yoga practitioner and teacher.

It was John’s generosity, encouragement and strength that helped her find her own voice with which she shares her yoga delight with students.
She is known for her unique humor and clarity, her precise instruction, as well as her skilful and fascinating integration of the deeper philosophical aspects of yoga in her teaching.

In 2003 Robin created Son of the Wind Yoga, which has been the hub of the growing Anusara Yoga community in Montreal. She teaches classes, workshops, Immersions and trainings in her home town, as well as across Canada.

Robin is infinitely grateful to Professor Paul Muller-Ortega, her mentor in the study of the exquisite teachings of Shaivism and Tantra. She also holds in her heart always her spiritual guide, Swami Chidvilasananda, who’s grace has palpably and in endlessly surprising ways guided her throughout her journey.

Robin lives with her husband Michel and son Olivier at the foot of Mount Royal in Montreal’s Plateau district.

About Anusara Yoga

Founded by John Friend in 1997, Anusara Yoga is a powerful hatha yoga system that unifies a Tantric philosophy of intrinsic Goodness with Universal Principles of Alignment™. Anusara is currently one of the most popular and fastest growing yoga styles in the world.

So much of Anusara’s remarkable popularity is due to its uplifting philosophy, epitomized by a "celebration of the heart," that looks for the good in all people and all things.

Students of all levels of ability and yoga experience are honored for their unique differences, limitations, and talents. This life-affirming vision sets the basis for a yoga system in which the harmony and joy of a tightly knit community is exulted.

Here is the Anusara Yoga Invocation, which is chanted at the beginning of every class. Its roots are ancient, and it appears in various sacred books of India:

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