about Dominique

Yoga found me 13 years ago. My first lesson was transformative. After many years of a busy life existing as a human-doing, I had become disconnected from my body. 

It was not until I began to practice yoga that I understood  I had lost the ability just to  ‘be’. Tired both physically and emotionally, yoga began to wake me up to the possibility of living a life authentic to me – to learn when to slow down and rest and how to cultivate more resilience - first on my yoga mat and then in my life. Over the years, yoga has also taught me not to take myself too seriously! Ten years ago, before I began this journey I would never have imagined the gifts that I have received from yoga. I am grateful for the teachings and mentorship of many teachers along the way. Two teachers who have significantly influenced me are Swan, my first teacher, who taught me that ‘yoga is the practice of learning how to stay steady in the chaos of life'.

In addition to teaching yoga, I continue to learn. I have found the training from Erickson International to be a wonderful compliment, particularly working with private clients looking to live a more conscious and fulfilling life.

knowledge base & writings
  • Awakenings - Sacred Meditations 2006-2017 Poetry Book 
  • Beginning Anew
    In Work Stew - Essays on June 13, 2013
    by Dominique Vincenz 

    "Honestly, seven years ago I would have rolled my eyes reading such “garbage” while sipping on a well-chilled Chardonnay. But then life has a way of running its own course. The more I fought my own path, the more reminders were rocketed my way..." (read more)

programs I've facilitated or created
  • Yoga for Recovery from Addiction
    by Dominique Vincenz

    Over the past 10 years, I have had the privilege to work with those on the path of recovery from addiction to drugs and alcohol. The foundations of yogic philosophy are simple and helpful tools as part of an holistic healing from addiction. As well, the physical practice of yoga helps to introduce an awareness of the body – often lost by those suffering from addiction for many years. Incorporating meditation is also beneficial to this community as a practice to stay connected to the present. My teaching has taken me to various addiction centers around the lower mainland as well as St. Paul’s Hospital psychiatric ward. To witness clients begin to heal is profoundly rewarding.

training & education
  • Erickson Coaching International Life Coaching 2018-19

  • Ayurvedic Yoga Training Program
    Melanie Phillip (The Madhuri Method) 2017

  • Professional Practice and Mentorship Program
    Langara College - 2016

  • Level II Restorative Yoga Teacher Training
    The Path Yoga Centre - 2013

  • Trauma Sensitive Yoga
    Fine Balance Yoga - June 2013

  • CPR
    May 2013

  • Landmark Forum
    2012

  • Foundation Restorative Teacher Training
    Biodynamic Living - 2012

  • Yoga Outreach Core Training
    Yoga Outreach - 2011

  • 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training
    Yoga Works - July 2010