Julia Shields

Free Spirit is a special yoga oasis, with wonderful teachers and students. The owner, Julia makes everyone feel welcome and gives personal attention to every budding yogi, whether a novice or experienced student. This is the kind of studio in which students come once and never leave as the variety of classes has something to offer everyone. Julia and her teachers are knowledgea…

I moved to Maple Ridge three and a half years ago. I was introduced by a friend and ever since try not to miss a class at Free Spirit Yoga. Julia and her team are great! I find love, compassion, dedication and friendship every time I attend a class. I have gained so much from the classes and know that I am extremely fortunate to have found Julia . Thank you for being part of sh…

I was introduced to Julia by my daughter about 4 years ago. I was recovering from surgery and knew without a shadow of a doubt when I walked through her door that this is where I needed to be. I am so grateful to have found Julia as her classes have helped me physically, mentally and spiritually . She is the best yoga teacher I have ever been to and I am so blessed to have foun…

I was first introduced to Julia's Yoga classes over 5 years ago and have been so inspired by her that I am now in Julia's teacher training program. Before coming to Free Spirit I had never taken a Yoga class and had no idea what it was all about. I was a little nervous at first but from the moment I walked in the studio I received such a comfortable and welcoming feeling, from…

Julia and her instructors are great! As a male needing some rehab after back issues, I was cautious about joining a typically female dominated environment, where I envisaged everyone being so flexible and looking down on the only guy who couldn't do anything. Well, Free spirit is nothing like that. Everyone is so nice and helpful and there are all levels of ability practising.…