Sweet Serenity Yoga

A North Delta resident since birth, Jenine Lehfeldt is a lifelong fitness enthusiast, a classically trained ballet dancer, a Zumba instructor, and an experienced entrepreneur.

After an on-the-job injury forced her to re-evaluate her career options, Jenine recently left a 17-year-long TV & Film Hairstylist career. Having been a long-term practitioner of yoga, Jenine decided to turn her love into a full-time profession, opening Sweet Serenity Yoga and Wellness.

Jenine credits the huge positive changes in herself with regard to her physique, mental health, and overall well-being because of practicing Yoga. She wants to extend this to others by reminding clients to take a breath, step back from the hustle and bustle and think about what’s really essential – personal wellness and mindfulness. She is also keen to dispel the misconceptions surrounding Yoga, Pilates, and Barre: primarily that you have to be a tiny flexible thing to do it correctly, and that it’s less challenging than other workouts. These practices are more than just bendy poses – they’re states of mind. Physical activity shouldn’t feel like a chore or a drain – it should enhance your day by bringing you energy and joy!

Jenine’s realistic, honest and modern approach truly resonates and also integrates within her business model, in which Sweet Serenity aims to accept you as you are and honor what’s already there, with no expectations. We provide a space for hard-working urbanites to release, to alleviate stress and stiffness, and to nourish distracted or overwhelmed minds through varied practices.

Although she never anticipated yoga would become such an integral part of her daily life – much less her career- she’s very excited to run her own studio; she believes in homegrown success and is passionate about supporting her clients in their commitment to whole health. Her goal is to enhance as many people’s day as she can through fitness, nutrition, positivity, and music. That’s one of the things Jenine loves most about teaching: observing the energy shift in people by the end of class.

With a focus on community consciousness and friendly, passionate services, Jenine’s devoted to paying immaculate attention to every detail of the experience to make the transition to and from class smooth, stress-free, and fun – while you sweat, unwind, and feel so amazing you’ll start to crave your workouts!

A graduate of the Douglas College self-employment program in 2009, Jenine also holds certifications in Group Fitness, Barre Intensity, Zumba, Fitness and Wellness Nutrition, and Energy Medicine.

“I look forward to sharing this journey with you!” ~Jenine Lehfeldt

She is committed to enthusiastically holding space for students so that they feel welcomed and safe. Her infectious smile warmly welcomes students of all ages and levels and embodies the studio’s core values and intentions.

Since joining Sweet Serenity, it has become her life’s passion to cultivate a vibrant and inclusive community of wellness for all. She brings with her a caring and open heart along with her extensive accounting prowess, making this unique Momager irreplaceable.

She has witnessed firsthand the transformations and life-changing experiences that can happen through the power of body movement and as such is Sweet Serenity’s strongest advocate. When she’s not at the studio, you are likely to find her reading a book with her cat Nani or taking care of her elderly mother.

You will feel Sha-nnon’s warmth the second you walk through the doors at Sweet Serenity. Her genuinely caring and giving nature ensures that every student is seen. She has been working with and studying the therapeutic, medicinal and spiritual uses of essential oils for almost 25 years and exclusively blends for Sweet Serenity. Sha-nnon is a practitioner of an experiential, play-based meditation practice that originated out of the Berkeley Psychic Institute. She has been a student for 16 years and teaching for 8 1/2. Sha-nnon is available for readings, healings, and consultation

Ashly joined out front desk team in February of 2019. She quickly fit into the culture of our studio and loves greeting our students and guests with a big smile. Ashly loves chatting with students and welcoming our new faces into the Sweet Serenity family! Along with our other front desk team members, she helps to create the loving, non-judgmental, warm atmosphere at that SSYW prides itself on.

Kerri Sumner (Yoga) RYT 500, E-RYT 200

I took my first yoga class in 2006 and quickly realized the physical benefits of yoga, healing decade-old back and hip injuries from many years of dance. Not only did I feel better in my physical body; I felt calmer and less anxious in my daily life at home and in my corporate job.

My classes are clear and alignment-based, with a focus on mindful, breath inspired movement. I believe that yoga should be accessible for everyone, and strive to empower students to use their practice as a tool to connect with themselves, finding more space and peace in this increasingly busy world.

My relatability and humor provide a comfortable, safe space for students of all levels. Join me for playful, breath inspired classes, with some good tunes and a few laughs! – Kerri’s schedule

Charlene’s effervescent and genuinely caring personality embodies all SSYW has to offer. She intelligently blends proper alignment, healthy breath awareness, and the encouragement of a safe environment to celebrate life through a compassionate celebration of the body.

Charlene challenges her students through mindful movements while encouraging them to heal and empower; helping them to create sustainable goals to meet their individual needs. Her holistic approach to health and wellness gives this RYT, BA and Certified Health Coach the ability to share her knowledge and expertise with her students, creating a thoughtful and serene atmosphere. – Charlene’s schedule

Teaching is a form of art for me, and I found yoga and meditation to be the perfect reminder that mindfulness is so important in the business of our daily lives. I come from a diverse background in singing, dance, and fitness. My training includes yin and restorative yoga, Hatha and flow yoga, various types of boot camps influenced by HIIT training and I’m a Zumba/dance fitness teacher. My certifications include Yoga, Zumba®, MOC Barre Fitness, MyoFascial Stretch and TRX suspension training and Spin.

My journey with teaching has given me the privilege to be able to teach at the Royal Glenora private club and design the yoga and fitness programs for four years.

I’ve also enjoyed working with many athletes including, off ice training for figure skaters and for the Okanagan Hockey Academy, NE Chiefs and Surrey Eagles. I believe in teaching classes that incorporate routines that promote correct spinal posture and build stronger bodies by targeting the neglected muscles.

It fills my heart to know that I inspire others through my work and expression! I am very passionate about the youth and I’m driven to help them succeed. I believe in living a holistic lifestyle with an emphasis on mind-body connection and movement.

In the time I am not teaching, I enjoy expanding my skills by exploring new fitness trends, practicing yoga, singing, hiking and performing at various venues. Movement is a part of my everyday life and I look forward to helping you find what moves you! – Miranda’s schedule

Chelsea Franz’s main goal is to create and hold a safe space where the community and an exploration of the self can thrive. She aims to facilitate connection and to guide people toward an honest and real understanding of the mind-body unity developed in the yoga practice. Franz came to yoga during her senior year of high school.

  It has since become the biggest tool in aiding with afflictions caused by her mental illness. She fell in love with yoga and maintained a regular practice because of it. After deciding she was tired of waking up to go to a job she hated, she completed her 200h YTT in August 2017 and has been teaching yoga ever since. When Franz isn’t sweating in the studio, she is observing the human condition and writing things down. She is on her way to finishing her B.A in Creative Writing at KPU and hopes to release her collection of poems and stories depicting millennial mental illness in due time. – Chelsea’s schedule

After years of growing up as a competitive dancer, Lauren graduated not knowing how she was going to stay active after high school. It wasn’t until she fell in love with the practice of yoga and taking fitness classes that she became invested. Since then she has been fully involved with teaching hot yoga, fitness & barre classes all over the Lower Mainland and continues to take classes all over the world to stay educated and inspired. You can expect a fun, safe & feel-good challenging practice/class in Lauren’s classes. Lauren believes and constantly reminds her students that every time you come to your mat, you will get better and stronger! – Lauren’s schedule 

I completed my 500hr Advanced Teacher Training at the Vancouver School of Yoga. I had the privilege of studying with some of the top voted yoga teachers in Vancouver. During my training, I was exposed to so many areas of the practice ranging from the Universal Principles of Alignment, therapeutics, yoga outreach, philosophy, history, subtle body, restorative, prenatal, meditation, mudra, and mantra.

In practice, I strongly believe in the importance of self-exploration, self-inquiry, and learning to listen to your body for determining what type of practice is needed each day. “The more I learn about yoga, the more I realize how much more there is to know about myself and the practice.”

Since my teen years, I had battled with depression and anxiety. Yoga has ignited an inner light to guide me through the depths of any darkness. Over the last 4 years, yoga has been the tool that keeps me centered and grounded through the emotional craziness of life.

My goal as a teacher is to provide students with knowledge and tools to advance their own practice at home or in other classes. Ultimately I want each of my students to feel relaxed, refreshed and rejuvenated after each class, with something to take home and off their mat. or in other classes. Ultimately I want each of my students to feel relaxed, refreshed and rejuvenated after each class, with something to take home and off their mat. – Brooke’s schedule

Roxanne considers herself lucky to have found this amazing career so early in life. She was drawn to it by her strong empathy for others. Roxanne believes in the power of massage therapy to help individuals not only physically, but mentally and emotionally as well. She enjoys creating a supportive and safe space for patients to take time to be in the moment and listen to their bodies. Your body is truly amazing and it has every intention to get back to normal, no matter what your normal may be. As a practitioner of massage therapy, her role is to provide a little help and guidance for your body to heal itself. – Roxanne’s schedule

Nicola is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist with a whole-body approach to health and wellness. With a focus on developing a healthy relationship with food, Nicola helps you support your body and mind to create a balanced lifestyle and a healthy mindset. Having gone through her own health challenges she is compassionate to the struggles we face and understands the complexities of nutrition, body image, and diet culture. She has experience supporting digestive issues, food sensitivities, thyroid health, stress management and much more. By helping you get in touch with how you feel in your body she empowers you to feel confident in the choices you’re making. – Nicola’s schedule