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So’ham Studio — Science-Based Yoga, Rooted in Community

At So’ham Studio, we create more than just yoga classes — we offer a grounded path to clarity, strength, and connection for students in Hamilton and beyond. Our practice blends modern science-based teachings with ancient Hatha methods to help you align body, breath, and awareness.

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Why We're Different

The SOMA Method — Founded by Dr. Jivasu

Dr. Jivasu’s physician‑developed SOMA system combines neuroscience with traditional yoga. This gives you tools to move smarter, breathe deeper, and become clearer from the inside out.

Diverse & Accessible Classes

From Hatha, Sivananda, Ashtanga, Yin, and Kundalini to Deham Yoga and Nada practice — we offer a full spectrum of yoga styles, each grounded in mindfulness and evidence-based approaches.

A Welcoming Community

With small class sizes and intuitive teaching, our studio is a space for support, exploration, and personal transformation. Everyone is welcome — regardless of experience or ability.

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Meet the Teachers

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Dr. Jivasu

Jivasu is the founder of Deham Yoga and the visionary behind the Soma teachings—a science- and Ayurveda-based path for healing trauma, awakening the body’s wisdom, and realizing one’s true self. A pediatrician from India, Jivasu served with his wife Karen, a Canadian physician, in the Himalayan villages for over a decade before studying acupuncture and mind-body medicine in Sri Lanka, Canada, and Harvard Medical School.

 

He has taught yoga, meditation, and mind-body practices across India, Canada, and beyond, and authored several books, including Soma, Naturality, and Meditation: The Art and Science of Relaxation and Awareness.

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Crystal Nash

Crystal Nash is co-owner of So’ham Studio and a dedicated instructor of Deham Yoga. Trained in Kundalini Yoga and a certified holistic health coach, Crystal weaves together breathwork, energy practices, and somatic awareness to support healing and transformation. Her teaching encourages presence, emotional balance, and deep connection to the body —on and off the mat.

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Matthew Nash

Matt Nash is the co-founder of So’ham Studio and lead instructor of Deham Yoga. With training in Sivananda Yoga, Ghosh Yoga, and 26&2, Matt brings a grounded and accessible approach to practice—combining traditional yoga systems with modern insights into body awareness and energetic flow. His classes guide students inward through breath, sensation, and intentional movement, fostering deep connection and self-discovery.

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Monika Bencovich

Monika is a yoga teacher, energy worker, and co-owner of So’ham Studio and lead instructor of Deham Yoga with nearly a decade of experience. Trained in India and Canada, she blends traditional yoga with Nada Yoga—the yoga of sound and vibration.

 

Founder of Church444, an alternative wellness community, Monika leads global retreats and Bhakti adventures through her native Croatia. Her teaching bridges science and spirituality, guiding students to reconnect with their true nature through sound, movement, and presence.

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Krystal Clark

Krystal is a 500-hour Registered Yoga Instructor inspired by the beauty of being human and the rhythms of nature. A lifelong student of personal growth, she brings curiosity, compassion, and intention to both her practice and teaching. Krystal’s classes invite students to explore the power of breath, body, and mind as tools for balance, strength, and connection—on and off the mat. She’s passionate about sharing practices that have deeply impacted her own journey, creating space for others to grow, ground, and thrive.

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Kristen Pawlick

Kristen blends Somatic Hatha Yoga, massage therapy, athletic therapy, and neurofunctional acupuncture to offer mindful, body-aware movement rooted in nervous system regulation and functional strength. With deep expertise in anatomy and rehabilitation, her classes invite a slower, intentional pace—helping students connect to sensation, breath, and presence. She’s excited to share her practice and grow with the So’ham community.

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Anna Muzzin

Anna is a KPJAYI/SYC Authorized Level 2 Ashtanga instructor and founder of Steeltown Ashtanga, Hamilton’s long-standing traditional Mysore-style program since 2013. Deeply rooted in the Parampara (lineage) of the Ashtanga method, Anna creates a safe and compassionate space for students to explore disciplined self-practice with care and integrity.

 

Beyond the mat, she’s a mother, ceramicist, and lifelong teacher who believes the “little y” yoga we do in the room shapes the “big Y” yoga we live in the world—bringing mindfulness, resilience, and presence into everyday life.

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Autumn Libal

Autumn is the founder of Access 8 Limbs and a Deham and Hatha Yoga teacher at So’ham Studio. With a degree in World Religions and a thesis on body-based spiritual practices, Autumn explores yoga at the intersection of biology and spirituality. Her personal journey with neurological disorder and brain injury deeply informs her teaching—offering classes that are both intellectually grounded and profoundly embodied.

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Jasmin Panag

Jasmin is a certified Yogalife International teacher who studied in Europe and India. Her classes follow a classic Hatha yoga approach, weaving together mindful movement, breathwork, and meditation. She offers a warm, grounded space that is inclusive and welcoming to everyone—an open invitation to come as you are.

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Warm and welcoming yoga studio space at So’ham Studio in Hamilton
Warm and welcoming yoga studio space at So’ham Studio in Hamilton
Warm and welcoming yoga studio space at So’ham Studio in Hamilton

Join the Journey

At So’ham, your path isn’t about perfection — it’s about presence. Whether you’re seeking relief, depth, or simply consistency, we’ve built offerings to support your journey every step of the way.

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