Rouge River Yoga · Scarborough & Online

Yoga the way it was meant to be taught.

Asana, pranayama and meditation rooted in tradition. For every age, every ability, from anywhere in the world.

Live Zoom classesPrivate 1-on-1Free community classesInternational certification

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Yoga mat, carved wooden blocks, lotus flower and oil lamp by the river at sunrise
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Our Approach

Traditional teaching. Real wellness.

Rouge River Yoga brings wellness awareness through authentic, traditional yoga. Not a workout trend. A complete practice for body, breath and mind, taught with patience and passed on with care, from Scarborough to Sri Lanka.

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Our Instructors

Certified. Experienced. Devoted.

Registered Yoga Teachers trained in the traditional lineage of yoga.

Head of Yoga TeachingSuba Nagulananthan

Suba Nagulananthan

E-RYT 500 · MSc Yoga

Combines traditional yoga science, therapeutic marma techniques and community wellness leadership across Canada and Sri Lanka.

E-RYT 500YACEPSidha Marma
Full profile Qualifications
  • MSc in Yoga & B.A.
  • E-RYT 500, Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (Yoga Alliance)
  • YACEP, Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider
  • Certificate in Sidha Marma (Master Yoga Canada)
  • A.I.C.B., Associate of the Institute of Canadian Bankers
Head of Yoga Teaching
  • Thiru Mullai Yoga Centre (Balan Arakattalai), Mullaitivu, Sri Lanka
  • Rouge River Yoga, Scarborough, Ontario
Community Leadership
  • Speciality Fitness Instructor (Yoga), City of Toronto, Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre
  • Organization of Canadian Tamils with Disabilities (OCTD): accessible wellness advocacy and therapeutic movement
  • Seniors wellness leader: Greensborough Tamil Seniors Wellness Club, Markham Tamil Seniors, Durham Tamil Association

"Peace on our beautiful earth"

Jennifer Scudder

Jennifer Scudder

RYT 200 · Diploma in Yoga

Blends deep traditional training with a structured, modern teaching style. Teaches live on Zoom for students near and far.

RYT 200Annamalai UniversityZoom
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Jennifer is a professionally certified yoga instructor based in Ontario, Canada. She holds a formal Diploma in Yoga from Annamalai University, giving her a deep academic and traditional foundation in yogic sciences, philosophy and practice.

She is a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 200) with Yoga Alliance, having completed her foundational teacher training through an accredited Registered Yoga School (RYS).

While serving her local community, she reaches students globally through interactive Zoom sessions, guiding them through safe, authentic practices for physical vitality and mental clarity from home.

Abinaya Ambikaipathan

Abinaya Ambikaipathan

RYT 200

Practicing since 2019 and RYT 200 certified in 2026. Brings youthful energy and real depth to every live Zoom class.

RYT 200MindfulnessZoom
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Abinaya is an accomplished yoga teacher whose lifelong commitment to the practice brings a unique energy to both in-person mats and virtual spaces. Dedicated to yoga since 2019 at a young age, she earned her RYT 200 certification at the beginning of 2026.

Her early, immersive journey built an advanced understanding of mindfulness, anatomy and movement. Specializing in Zoom teaching, she offers high-quality, interactive and accessible live classes to students around the world.

Kajeinthinee Navaratnam

Kajeinthinee Navaratnam

RYT 200 · Kids Yoga

15+ years of practice and 7 years teaching. Creates joyful, calming yoga and mindfulness experiences for children and families.

RYT 200RECEKids Yoga
Full profile
  • Diploma in Yoga, Annamalai University (2018)
  • Registered Yoga Teacher, RYT 200 (2019)
  • Registered Early Childhood Educator, YMCA Childcare (since 2014)
  • Yoga instructor, Tamil Poonka School (2020 to 2023)
  • Teaching kids yoga online for the past five years
  • Toronto Parks, Forestry & Recreation (since 2025)
  • Instructor, Advaita Movement (since 2025)

Her passion is combining yoga, mindfulness and nature to create meaningful, joyful and calming experiences for children. Outside the studio she loves spiritual activities, nature, travel and food, all of which inspire her teaching.

Rouge River Yoga School

Yoga for everybody. Literally.

Every class is adapted to the student in front of us. Pick your path.

Kids Yoga

Playful, focused sessions that build flexibility, calm and confidence early.

Adult Yoga

Strength, mobility and stress relief through a complete traditional practice.

Seniors Yoga

Gentle, safe movement for balance, joint health and steady breathing.

Adaptive Yoga

Thoughtfully adapted sessions for differently abled kids and adults. Every body welcome.

Chair Yoga

Full benefits, zero floor work. Ideal for limited mobility, offices and recovery.

Certification

Teacher Training

Train online and graduate with an international yoga instructor certification. Teach anywhere.

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Every Session Includes

Three pillars. One practice.

01

Asanas

Postures

Classical poses taught with alignment and intention. Build strength, flexibility and stability.

02

Pranayama

Breath control

Traditional breathing techniques to energize the body, steady the nerves and clear the mind.

03

Meditation

Stillness

Guided practice to quiet mental noise, improve focus and bring lasting inner calm.

How It Works

Start in three simple steps.

1

Send us a message

WhatsApp, call or fill out the form. Tell us your goals and experience.

2

Pick your format

Join live online classes or book private 1-on-1 sessions.

3

Roll out your mat

Practice from home with a teacher guiding every breath.

Online Classes

Live sessions from anywhere in the world. No commute. Just practice.

Private 1-on-1

A practice built entirely around you, your body and your pace.

Instructor Certification

Online teacher training with an internationally recognized certificate.

Watch & Practice

See a class in action.

A glimpse of traditional yoga with Rouge River Yoga School.

Service for Community
100% Free

Free yoga on Zoom. For everyone.

Giving back is part of the practice. Our free community classes run live on Zoom, so anyone can join from home. No cost. No catch. Just show up and breathe.

Where We Serve
City of TorontoToronto Pan Am Sports Centre
AccessibilityOrganization of Canadian Tamils with Disabilities
Seniors WellnessGreensborough Tamil Seniors Wellness Club
Seniors WellnessMarkham Tamil Seniors & Durham Tamil Association
Excellence in Community Service award presented to Suba Nagulananthan
Tamil Heritage Month · February 2026

Excellence in Community Service

Presented to Suba Nagulananthan for Yoga, Siddha Medicine & Tamil Literature.

Mullaitivu, Sri Lanka

Thiru Mullai Yoga Centre

Part of the Rouge River Yoga family.

Our Centre in Sri Lanka

Traditional yoga, rooted at home. Thiru Mullai Yoga Centre (Balan Arakattalai) brings the same authentic teaching to the community in Mullaitivu.

  • Traditional yoga for the local community
  • Led by Suba Nagulananthan, Head of Yoga Teaching
  • Connecting students in Canada and Sri Lanka
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Highlights from our Tamil Heritage Month yoga celebration.

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