Jugnoo Initiative
Meet Our Program Leads
Sifu David Leopold
Sifu David is a martial & healing arts specialist and a certified instructor in Taichi, Qigong and Wellness.
Over 25 years of practicing, studying, teaching, researching and developing programs and educational materials, Sifu David brings a holistic approach to wellness and healing arts and includes physical, emotional spiritual and nutritional well being.
Muneerah Shiraz
Muneerah Shiraz is a Holistic Nutritionist, an Entrepreneur and the founder of the Recharge your Metabolism program for Women 40+. Muneerah graduated from the Institute of Holistic Nutrition in Toronto with a First-Class Honours.
She believes in changing eating habits for life and not following fad diets. She regularly coaches clients who want sustainable tools to manage their weight for long term results via her program Recharge Your Metabolism.
Paris Cyrus
Paris, our program lead for Wellness Yoga especially designed this program for our members.
Paris is a RYT and RYS with 800 hours of teacher training. She has been practicing yoga for over 15 years and has meditation, level 1 Reiki and Qiging certificates
Janny Cheng
Janny is a dedicated and passionate Tai Chi instructor with over a decade of experience. She strongly believes in the many benefits that Tai Chi and Qi Gong offer. Committed to sharing her knowledge with the community, she teaches both in-person and online classes at Tai Chi Journey, the Brain Injury Association of York and several retirement homes.
With a holistic approach, Janny seeks to promote the unification of mind, body, and emotional well-being. Her warm and cheerful demeanor, and professional guidance has helped numerous individuals improve their overall health and well-being through the practice of Tai Chi.
Carmel Perry CHRL
Carmel Perry is a Coach and Human Resources Certified Professional Leader (CHRL) with 20+ years of experience.
Trained with CTI in Co-Active Coaching, she collaborates with clients in dealing with personal and professional difficulties.
Her clients acknowledge her flexibility and exceptional listening skills to help them in achieving goals while reaching practical solutions and desired results in real life scenarios.