Lululemon

Christine M. Day was appointed to the Select Comfort Board of Directors in November 2004. Since January 2008, Ms. Day served as Executive Vice President, Retail Operations for lululemon athletica inc., an athletic apparel company. In June 2008, Ms. Day assumed the role of President, COO and CEO for lululemon athletica inc. From July 2004 until February 2007, Ms. Day served as President of Asia Pacific Group, Starbucks Coffee International. Prior to holding this position, she served as Senior Vice President, Starbucks Coffee International. From 1987 to 2003, Ms. Day served in various other capacities for Starbucks, including Senior Vice President, North American Finance and Administration; Senior Vice President, North American Strategic Business Systems; and Vice President of Sales and Operations for Starbucks foodservice and licensed concepts division. Ms. Day also serves as a director for NuSkin Enterprises, Inc.

Dennis J. Wilson founded our company in 1998 and has served as the Chairman of our board of directors since 1998 and currently also serves as our Chief Product Designer. Prior to serving as our Chairman and Chief Product Designer, Mr. Wilson served as our Chief Executive Officer from 1998 until 2005. In 1980, Mr. Wilson founded Westbeach Snowboard Ltd., a surf, skate and snowboard vertical retailer, and served as its Chief Executive Officer from 1980 until 1995 and as its Head of Design and Production from 1995 until 1997. Mr. Wilson received a B.A. in Economics from the University of Calgary.

Mr. Jones joined us as an employee in April 2006. His base salary was set as a result of arms length negotiations of his employment terms. Mr. Jones left our employ in January 2007.

John E. Currie has served as our Chief Financial Officer since January 2007. Prior to joining us, Mr. Currie worked for Intrawest Corporation, a provider of destination resorts and leisure travel, from 1989 to 2006, including as Chief Financial Officer from 2004 to 2006 and Senior Vice President, Financing & Taxation from 1997 to 2004. Prior to joining Intrawest he held senior financial positions within the BCE Group, a telecommunications service provider, and was a specialist in international taxation with a major accounting firm. Mr. Currie is a member of the board of directors of Hathor Exploration Limited, a resource exploration company. Mr. Currie, a chartered accountant, received a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of British Columbia.

"Michael J. Tattersfield has served as a director since April 2, 2009. Mr. Tattersfield has also served as our President and Chief Executive Officer since August 2008. From 2006 to 2008, Mr. Tattersfield was Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President of lululemon athletica, inc., a yoga-inspired athletic apparel company. From 2005 to 2006, Mr. Tattersfield served as Vice President Store Operations for Limited Brands, Inc., an operator of specialty stores that sell apparel, personal care, beauty and lingerie products. From 2003 to 2005, Mr. Tattersfield was President of A&W All American Food Restaurants of Yum! Brands, Inc., a quick service restaurant company, and from 1992 to 2002, Mr. Tattersfield served in various positions for Yum! Brands, Inc. "

Alice Bracegirdle is the founder and Director for Bellyfit International, the first Standardized Belly Dance Fitness System in the world. She is a certified Group Fitness Leader with BCRPA and certified in Yoga, Pilates, Pre and Post Natal Fitness and Group Fitness with Can Fit Pro. She has her Belly Dance Instructor Certification with Hadia and has been practicing, studying and performing Belly Dance for 10 years. She is also the proud mother her 6 year old daughter Shalom and devoted fiancee to Rowan Sentesy, professional DJ, Music Producer and CTO for Bellyfit. Alice's mission is to help women of all ages, sizes, abilities and lifestyles find their true beauty within. With Bellyfit Stronger Women Stronger World, she encourages women to connect to a part of themselves that she believes for most of us, has been deeply affected by the portrayal of the female body in the mass media. Since the birth of Bellyfit in 2003 she has inspired 1000's of women to shimmy, shake and undulate toward better health and body acceptance. During this time she has seen that by fusing the healing power of Belly Dance - an ancient, devotional art, with the precision of modern fitness - a language we all can understand, women begin to reprogram, feel beautiful, strong and sexy, and embrace their unique and individual form. Alice's focus is currently on the development of the BFIIT FSC, the Bellyfit Franchisee Instructor Initiation and Training Foundation Series Course.

Mark Renneson is the Tennis Director and Head Professional at Swansea Tennis Club, a community-based club in Bloor West Village. Mark currently holds his Coach 2 from Tennis Canada and is frequently involved in teaching prospective tennis coaches as an Assistant Course Conductor for the Ontario Tennis Association. Mark has also worked as a consultant to Tennis Canada and in 2005 was named OTA Coach of the Year following his work in junior team tennis. Mark's transition into coaching stems from his younger days as a nationally-ranked junior player. Growing up in Ottawa, Mark was frequently asked to help coach younger up-and-coming players. The pleasure that he received from teaching, motivated him to devote more time to coaching, a passion that has become a profession. Mark is currently the captain of the Men's Varsity Tennis Team at the University of Toronto, where he is completing a Master's Degree in Philosophy of Education. Mark's academic work focuses on the educational possibilities of sport and play, as well as teaching practices that nurture creativity in students and athletes.

Mr. Bacon served as our principal financial officer during fiscal 2006. In fiscal 2006, we did not change his base salary other than to reflect the average increase received by all other headquarters employees in fiscal 2006. As of January 2007, Mr. Bacon was no longer one of our executive officers.

Amber started on her yogic path early, as a young girl growing up in a spiritual home. But she would feel there was a missing piece for many years, as she first pursued a variety of other forms of body movement. Her journey began with eight years of ballet training. Kickboxing, running, and weight training would all become regular pursuits, along with snowboarding in the winter and wakeboarding in the summer. Amber eventually sought out yoga to stretch out her overworked muscles, but soon began to discover an understanding of balance she had long been searching for. She began to realize her yoga practice was influencing almost every other part of her life. A magical byproduct of those muscle-stretching sessions was a calmer mind, a healthier body and an open heart. Yoga had helped her to develop a larger purpose and a deeper meaning in her life, and she was hooked. Before long she was eager to spread this message to others. Amber began studying to become a yoga teacher in Septempter 2006 at the Upward Dog Yoga Centre, under the guidance of Yogi Vishvketu and Chetana Panwar. She currently teaches at Soma Health & Fitness.

Amy has been involved in the fitness industry, providing one-on-one personal training, group fitness classes, fitness consultations, and sport specific training for several fitness facilities, athletes and corporate environments for the past 10 years. She completed a degree in Human Kinetics, specializing in Exercise Science, and is a certified BCRPA Supervisor of Fitness Leaders. She teaches at some of Victoriaa s most dynamic fitness facilities, including UVIC, BC Transit, Panorama Recreation and Bala Fitness to name a few. She currently works at the University of Victoria as the Fitness Programmer, developing programs and initiatives for students, faculty, staff and community members. In her role as the Fitness Programmer she manages over thirty Group Fitness, Spin, Yoga, Pilates and Strength classes. She also has a passion for mentoring new fitness leaders, providing them with the necessary tools to become highly successful instructors. Along with mentoring, she enjoys spending time with her amazing UVIC instructor team, providing them with free workshops, lectures and continuing education credits for fitness leadership renewal. Amy has been recognized for her contribution to the fitness and health industry by being nominated for 2 BCRPA fitness awards this year: Group Fitness Leader of the Year and Program Director of the Year. You can see Amy presenting this fall at the BCRPA Fitness, Strength and Conditioning Conference in Vancouver at Simon Fraser University, or at the Island Fitness Conference at the University of Victoria this November. She educates fitness leaders in the areas of motivation, biomechanics, anatomy, physiology and various group exercise disciplines, such as Choreographed Step, Stability Ball Training, Sport Specific Training and Outdoor Boot-camp.

Ann Marie’s love of fitness began at an early age. She began training in various dance forms and competing in track and field as a hurdler. Upon graduation Ann Marie received a full track and field scholarship to powerhouse Louisiana State University (LSU) in Baton Rouge. Along with Ann Marie being a former national hurdler, she was also crowned Miss Ottawa 1990. This platform allowed her to become a motivational speaker on the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Anne Marie worked for the Tennessee School Athletic Association in student services where she caught the teaching bug. After having her son and missing her large family as she is one of 6 adopted kids, Ann Marie returned home to Canada. Her passion for dance and track and field now extends to her career of teaching at All saints High School in Kanata. There, she runs performance based dance programs and coaches the track and field team. Ann Marie’s unique combination of being a dancer and a hurdler allows her to help educate other elementary and secondary teachers. She conducts training workshops across Ontario (OECTA) in various dance forms and cross training methods such as pilates Her amazing enthusiasm for her discipline and zest for life is contagious to all she meets. Ann Marie feels privileged to be a lululemon ambassador.

Carmella's vast experience in the fitness industry, coupled with her deep understanding of Yoga, puts her at the pinnacle of personal wellness instructors in North America. She has been spokesperson for several large fitness organizations, including Reebok. Has hosted and appeared in many television programs and magazines articles (Life Network, Canadian Living, and Breakfast Television) and is a favourite to celebrities Ed Belfour (Toronto Maple Leafs), Karen Kain (National Ballet of Canada), and actors Eric LaSalle, Carrie Moss and numerous other celebrities and athletes. She has taught at Sick Children's Hospital, and an established hockey camp for aspiring and established goaltenders. Carmela is presently an ambassador for Lululemon, a former Reebok Master Trainer and Nike Athlete

Carolyn Waldo overcame a fear of water and turned it into a passion. After nearly drowning at a young age, she stayed clear of the water until having the opportunity to try synchronized swimming at age 11. She won her first national title in synchro at 14, later went on to win 6 world titles. In 1984 she won a silver medal in the solo event in Los Angeles. 4 years later she went on to win 2 gold medals in synchronized swimming at the 1988 Seoul Korea Games becoming the first Canadian woman to capture 2 gold medals at the same Olympic games. She was named Canadian Female athlete of the year twice, and was the recipient of the officer of the order of Canada. Carolyn is now a sports reporter/anchor at CTV sports in Ottawa. She is also a motivational speaker. Carolyn is a proud mother of 2 children. Enjoys running, lifting weights, playing squash, cycling and just having fun. She's very excited at having the opportunity to be an ambassador for Lululemon Athletica this year.

Catherine Larrivee Currie (Rai Kaur) - Director and Co-owner PranaShanti Yoga Centre Catherine is a certified Hatha and Kundalini Yoga Teacher and a registered member of Yoga Alliance (200 level multi style), the International Kundalini Yoga Teacher's Association (IKYTA) and a Hatha Yoga Teacher Trainer. Just over 6 years ago, Catherine left a fruitful High Tech career to dedicate her life to a great passion of hers: Yoga. Catherine has taken her love for yoga and wellness to create the PranaShanti Yoga Centre as a centre to promote lasting change. Catherine is known for her compassionate, strong, yet graceful style of teaching which includes a deep appreciation for both the physical and spiritual aspects of yoga. Catherine teaches Classical Hatha, Hatha Beginner & Intermediate, Ashtanga Yoga, Yin Yoga, Baby & Mom Yoga, Hot Yoga, Power Yoga and Kundalini Yoga.

Catherine discovered yoga while hiking in the Canadian Rockies in 1999 and then embarked on a path leading her to a deeper understanding and appreciation of yoga and yoga for children. She is fascinated by human movement and she believes that providing children with the opportunity to explore their world through play and movement will help them become more physically, intellectually and emotionally intelligent. The body is a wonderful machine as well as a great tool to understand yourself and the world around you. Once she discovered yoga, she realized that it brought another dimension to human movement and her teaching of physical education: teaching the body, the mind, and the soul. She is a proud mom of 2 beautiful daughters who are little yoginis themselves. She is also a lawyer, a teacher, a Physical Education specialist, a Radiant Child Yoga Program teacher, a Certified YogaKids Teacher. She has taught different subjects in the schools for 6 years, from pre-k to grade 8. She was privileged to teach French, English, and Native students. After a long professional journey taking her to many interesting places, she combined her two passions - movement and children - through yoga and started Littlefeet Yoga. Children get to play yoga and learn through play and movement in a bilingual and safe environment. She also offers adult workshops on children’s and teens’ yoga as well as training for school teachers on how to integrate yoga in the school based on the multiple intelligence model of Howard Garner. Catherine finds her inspiration through movement, children, the outdoors and being with people. Her passions are now leading her on a mission to spread the word on yoga for children and its benefits.

Colleen is a graduate of Queen’s University and works as a senior policy officer within the Charities Directorate of Canada Revenue Agancy. She has worked within the Charities Directorate for the past 3 years. In her current position she develops proposals for legislative and regulatory change to implement and enhance programs, processes and polices related to Canadian registered charities. In her personal time, Colleen can be found running and biking the Ottawa trails with friends or swimming with the Nepean Masters Swim Club. She has competed in several sprint and olympic distance triathlons and duathlons in Eastern Ontario for the past 6 years, and recently completed her first marathon in Lake Placid. Colleen is also a 3 year member of the Fast Women Happy Men running team that participates in the annual Cabot Trail Relay Race in cape Bretton. Her goal is to complete her first half iron man in 2007. In her down time, Colleen enjoys spending time with family and friends, cooking, creative arts, enjoying the outdoors with her dog “Taylor”, and lengthening her SHORT running muscles at power or Bikram yoga. Colleen has instructed and lead several running programs at the Running Room and has encouraged many first time runners to achieve their running and fitness goals. She looks forward to sharing her knowledge, enthusiasum and energy for running and triathlons with the lululemon community.

Pilates and overall mental and physical fitness is more than a passion, it is a lifestyle that Cristin both embodies and shares with her loyal clients. It is her fiery enthusiasm for an overall better way of life that has enabled her to improve the bodies and minds of many people, and also helped her spread her wings into a variety of mediums, including modeling, writing and acting. Cristin's love of dance & movement began as a toddler, and continued to grow over her life as she rigorously trained in tap, ballet, jazz and hip hop. Cristin's passion and commitment paid off as she danced competitively for 10 years and was featured on ESPN's National Dance Competition, where she finished in the top five for two consecutive years. In addition to dance, Cristin is an accomplished athlete having competed in soccer, gymnastics and cheerleading. Excelling in athletics throughout her life, Cristin ultimately became a member of the University of California, Santa Barbara's triathlon team. Cristin graduated from the University of California Santa Barbara in 2003, earning her bachelors degree in Sociology. Following college, Cristin sought a way to blend her love of the athletics and dance. When introduced to Pilates, she found her answer and completely embraced the Method lifestyle. Leaving behind a lucrative corporate job, Cristin realized it was her professional calling to motivate and guide her clients to achieve mental and physical fitness through Pilates. She completed an intense year-long program at the Pilates Institute of Southern California to achieve her Pilates Certification where she was classically trained on all apparatus, and taught the disciplines and philosophies of Joseph H. Pilates, founder of the Pilates Method. Cristin remains current in all areas of the industry through her affiliation with the Pilates Method Alliance. In addition to her classic training and teachings, Cristin peppers her clients' workouts with progressive, creative ways of doing Pilates, including her signature high-energy "Cardio Pilates." Cristin never tires of finding new ways to inspire and motivate her clients to help them remain committed to a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Despite her full time career as a well respected Pilates Instructor in Manhattan Beach, California, Cristin is taking her talents into the worlds of modeling, writing and acting. Most recently, she appeared in Pilates Magazine twice. In 2007 she modeled for Brooke Siler's article, Pump up your Practice." In 2008 she graced the January Special Edition Cover, and penned an article for the magazine, "Gonna Make You Sweat." In 2006, Cristin was the face of fashion accessory line Cameron Nicole Designs, having appeared in print and on-line magazines such as: Quick & Simple, Item, GlossyAddict.com; Fashionwiredaily.com and E!Online. Cristin is also slated to be the face and spokesperson for rising organic skincare line, Noah's Naturals. Cristin was also featured in the movie "Greenflash", which was filmed in the summer of 2007. On top of all this, Cristin is a brand ambassador for Lululemon Athletica. With each new path Cristin takes, she sees it as an opportunity to share with, and inspire others, to live a balanced and healthy lifestyle, making sure that it is, above all, FUN every step of the way.

As one of the co-owners of Santosha David wishes to express his gratitude to Marcia and Barry, the founders of Santosha Yoga Centre, for all of their teachings given in their classes and by example in their lives before they moved to Boulder. David comes to the Ashtanga Vinyasa system of Sri K. Pattahbi Jois as taught by Richard Freeman after years of meditation practice and classical hatha and pranayma instruction. David has completed Richard Freeman's Basic and Advanced Teacher Trainings and attends Workshops and Trainings with Richard whenever and wherever they are available. David has also studied Anusara yoga with John Friend and completed numerous workshops and trainings in the Anusara style of Yoga with senior Anusara teachers. Believing that yoga and meditation are meant to be practiced together, David has also studied the Quiet Hatha practice known as Yin Yoga completing his teacher training in this style of yoga with Sarah Powers. Both Anusara and Yin styles are incorporated into David's hatha classes. You may also find that a brief period of meditation will occasionally be placed in the class just to keep you mindful that the practice opens heart, body, mind and spirit.

Elaine has been involved in the fitness industry for over 20 years and has successfully owned and operated a fitness and martial arts studio (Wellness on Rideau). She loves many sports and fitness is her #1 passion. She holds many titles, including being a yoga instructor, certified personal trainer and an aerobic instructor. She has also earned a 1st degree black belt in karate and was featured in a karate fitness video released in 1998. In the summer time, she really enjoys being outside and playing sports like tennis. Elaine is also a member of the Women's Business Network and the Canadian Women Golfers Inc. She loves to motivate people and to empower them to live and lead healthy lifestyles.

Eric Nipp was born in Calgary Alberta, but grew up in Salmon Arm B.C. When he was 13 he moved to Winnipeg and trained with The Royal Winnipeg Ballet School, he graduated from its Professional Program and entered the Aspirant Program. He has performed with The Royal Winnipeg Ballet and in the Professional Dance Program in Banff and recently moved to Kelowna to be a member of Ballet Kelowna. At 19 he is still trying to establish himself in the dance world as well as the real world. He is excited to be an ambassador of Lululemon as it will help to achieve both those goals. Eric tries to live a healthy lifestyle, not only for himself, but for the sustainability of the world and its finite resources. Words to live by, life is too short to not have fun.

Heather started training and competing in triathlons in 2002 after years of recreational running on her own. She had always loved running but hadn’t trained seriously until she started training with Rick Hellard a professional coach with Zone3Sports. She was truly amazed at was achievable with proper coaching,a game plan,and a network of friends to help her through those long training days! In 2003 she completed her first Ironman, “Ironman USA” in Lake Placid,New York, an ironman consists of a 3.8.km swim a 180km bike and a 42.2km run.She was hooked on the sport. By 2006 she was at the top of her field and won her age category at Lake Placid,qualifying her for The World Championships in Kona,Hawaii.She has also continued to compete in many local triathlons,half marathons and marathons,often finishing at the top of her age category and qualifying for the Boston Marathon. Heather is particularly lucky to have her husband Len as her training partner.Len came second in his age category at Ironman USA also qualifying for the World Championships in which they will compete together this October,as well they are supported in their training by their three amazing kids,Philip,Lukas and Hannah.”The kids were absolutely thrilled when we both qualified for Hawaii,the trip will be payback for all of there support” Heather also volunteers her time at various races,as well, she assists learn to run and run-faster clinics with her coach Rick. Heather grew up in Westboro,and has raised her own family here.She loves the neighbourhood, especially all the new coffee shops,restaurants and, of course, lululemon athletica!

Yoga teacher and Owner of MountainGoat Yoga Studio

Heather Pugh is a certified Pilates Teacher. The founder of Flow Pilates Studio and Fitness in Ottawa, Heather brings her passion, skills and pragmatic teaching style to both classroom and private settings. Heather has practiced and taught over the past ten years and has studied with renowned teachers. She is continuing her education and studying of the Pilates method with Dianne Miller of Vancouver, BC. She has also studied anatomy and human movement through the University of Ottawa, and cardiac pre-habilitation and rehabilitation at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute. Among her many accomplishments, Heather is certified in Pilates for Golf, and a member of the PMA (Pilates Method Alliance). Heather has advanced her knowledge of musculoskeletal injury and rehabilitation through her close affiliation with The Centre for Manual Physiotherapy. Heather’s dynamic personality, experience and commitment to continuous learning through numerous workshops and seminars, have expanded her scope of practice and made her one of the most sought after Pilates Teachers in Ottawa.

Competitive Team Coach, Spring Action Trampoline Heather Ross McManus Represented Canada at the Athens 2004 Olympics Trampolinist of the Decade Heather is a dynamic, graceful jumper with a repertoire of skills that is the envy of trampolinists the world over!

Jacqueline Ethier is a fully Certified Pilates Teacher and professional dancer. She studied the Pilates Method for nearly ten years before opening the Pilates Space in 2002. Jacqueline is studying with The Ron Fletcher Program of Study under the guidance of her mentor Sagrario Castilla, and under the direction of Kyria Sabin in Tucson, Arizona and Pat Guyton in Boulder, Colorado. Ron Fletcher is a Master Teacher who began his studies of Body Contrology, the name Joseph Pilates gave his fitness method, with Joseph and wife Clara in New York City in 1948. Over twenty years of dance training gives Jacqueline a unique sense of the body and how it moves. Jacqueline teaches all levels of the Pilates Matwork, Reformer, Cadillac, Spine Corrector, and Chair. Jacqueline is a Licensed Fletcher Towelwork Teacher. She remains an active instructor in the community teaching at The School of Dance, Le Groupe Dance Lab, and Santosha Yoga Westboro. Jacqueline is proud to be an ambassador for lululemon athletica for 2005-2006. "Jacqueline couples her technique with a gentle spirit, an awareness of the psychological needs of her clients, and a sense of humor. Her classes leave you with a relaxed body, a calm mind, and renewed energy for other aspects of your life." Pat Gervaize

Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Jill came to Ottawa in 1991, where she later join the Ottawa Beaver Boxing Club in 1998. Some of her achievements include: 2004 Boxing Ontarion Co-Female Athlete of the Year, Best Female Boxer Eastern Region 2003, 3-time Brampton Cup Champion, Bronze Medalist in the 2003 Canadian Championships. Jill is a level one boxing coach and is presently working on becoming a level two coach. Her goal is to promote the sport of Female Boxing, to continue to push herslef in training and to see how far she can go. Jill loves to see the reaction of people when she tells them that she is a boxer. She graduated with a Bachelor Degree in Commerce from Carleton University and is presently employed by Semiconductor Insights. She is a driving force at the boxing club, both participating in, and conducting rigorous workouts with both combatant and non combatant members.

Justine started down her yogic path about 2.5 years ago and has never looked back. The shutdown of her employer's design centre in the Kanata Technology Park turned out to be a great blessing, as it forced her to reassess her life goals. Her love for sports and working with people naturally gravitated her towards the health and fitness industry. With encouragement from close friends, she decided to include yoga in the list of potential career opportunities. She fell in love with yoga upon taking her first studio led class, in Ashtanga yoga. She immediately immersed herself full-force into the practice, taking daily classes at both Mountaingoat Yoga and Santosha studios, and developing an intensive home practice. The more she progressed, the more she realized that she had finally discovered her niche; by the end of that summer, she had already enrolled in a teacher training certification program at Upward Dog yoga studio, whereupon she graduated in June 2006. Since then, she has expanded her training repertoire to include workshops/teacher training programs with Richard Freeman, Sianna Sherman, David Swenson, Eoin Finn, Gary Kraftsow, Wade Imre Morissette and Sri Dharma Mittra. Justine currently teaches at Mountaingoat Yoga (Kanata and Nepean) and Santosha-Westboro studios. She also leads classes at her workplace (DND), and at MXI Technologies. In addition, Justine has participated in several Lululemon community events, including: Wake-Up Mall Yoga, Guerilla Yoga, the Global Mala initiative, and in-store power flow classes. On teaching, her motto is: " Anytime, anywhere, anyone who is open to trying yoga..." In constructing classes, Justine strives to cover off as many aspects of the discipline as possible, experimenting with sequencing of yoga asanas to reflect a particular theme. Drawing from her dance, martial arts and music background, she aims to create challenging and fluid power flow classes that awaken and stimulate the entire body, mind and spirit. Justine attributes all her success to the amazing and constant support from her husband and children, her family and friends. She is inspired by her teachers and students and is grateful to them for all they have taught her. Justine is excited to be part of the ambassador team, as it provides her the opportunity to give back to the community, through raising awareness about the deep benefits of yoga and through promoting lululemon's manifesto: "If you read it closely, you'll realise just how well it illustrates the yamas (restraints) and niyamas (observances), as taught by Patanjali..."

Mark Laham was introduced to yoga and bodywork on his journey towards better understanding himself and his relationships with others. Through the knowledge and wisdom passed down to him by many great teachers, he has drawn from different yoga traditions and spiritual teachings such as Classical Hatha, Ashtanga, Yin, and Iyengar Yoga. He continues improving his skills by taking part in teacher training programs and workshops to ensure he can bring his class a comprehensive and balanced yoga teaching. Mark also studied Computer Math at Carleton University and worked for many years as a Software developer for both public and private industries. It is through these experiences that he has recognized the connection between the Mind and Body, and how knowledge of this connection can teach us to deal with all of life's little Dramas. Mark believes that yoga has something to offer each and every one of us regardless of your lifestyle, fitness level or background. In his classes, he places his emphasis on the fact that yoga is more then a physical workout, or a series of postures done in order on a yoga mat. Yoga, In Mark's opinion, is what ever brings you to a better understanding of your entire being. Recognizing that most of us are faced with stresses and anxieties in our day to day lives; Mark teaches his participants to practice a form of yoga that is right for the lifestyle they are living. To borrow tools from yoga, to learn how to live in the moment while developing awareness of our Mind, Body, Breathe, and all that go on around us."

Richard is involved in physical education since 1997, starting in 1996 as an age-group triathlete and Ironman for the past several years. He has done over 80 races from road races to triathlons. He has been performing many sports since the age of 4 years old. He thrives in teaching his knowledge and passion to the sport of triathlon. Richard is devoted to his athletes and provides them with a program adapted to their specific needs and training time available. Guest speaker for Radio Energie, Rock Detente radio, Rythme FM. Also for, TVA, TQS and CBC television. Chronicles with Le Droit, The Citizen, and La Revue.

Shani has been teaching in the Okanagan Valley since 1993 and she opened LCSD in 2000. Today the studio continues to be one of the Valley's most desirable spots to dance. Shani is an award winning instructor and choreographer, an adjudicator, a certified Stott Pilates instructor, and a member of the Canadian Dance Teacher's Association. She has choreographed and produced dozens of stage shows including "Cats", "Grease" and most recently "Chicago" with the Full Moon Theatre Company. She was awarded the 'Young Entrepreneur of the Year' twice from the Lake Country Chamber of Commerce and the YM/YWCA's 'Young Women of Distinction Award' in 2004. She continues to be very active in the community as a member of the Rotary Club of Lake Country and the Lake Country Chamber of Commerce. Shani is also a 2007/2008 ambassador for the clothing store Lululemon.

Tim Thompson has been working with varying levels of the criminal justice system for 22 years. In this capacity he has faced the challenge of balancing his work and personal life. Beginning in the role of a Child and Youth Worker specializing in violent offenders, to a Guard at Kingston Penitentiary and a Parole Officer in Toronto, he now works at National Headquarters for the Correctional Services Canada in Ottawa. Along with continuing his involvement with Youth in crisis and teaching the occasional course at Algonquin College, Tim has strived to maintain a level of fitness that not only aids him in the physical and mental demands of his work, but helps provide a healthy balance in his personal life as well. As well as being a long time member of GoodLife Fitness, Tim also manages approximately 250 GoodLife memberships as part of his employer’s corporate wellness program. Along with weight training and spin classes, Tim’s primary activities are running and cycling. He currently participates in a variety of organized events throughout the season. He is a member of a relay team which competes annually in the Cabot Trail relay race, in Nova Scotia. He is a member of a mountain biking team which participates in various 24 hour and assorted events throughout eastern and southern Ontario. He was also one of the athletes who represented the Correctional Services of Canada at the World Police and Fire games in Quebec City last year. After taking this year off he also plans to return to participating in Duathlons next spring. Though he is involved in competitive sports he is the first to admit it is more for the personal challenge and the camaraderie these types of events provide. To him winning is not the objective, but rather knowing that you succeeded at a personal goal. Tim also associates his current level of activity with his partner. Colleen is an avid athlete as well and whenever possible they combine their activities to support and encourage each other. One of the biggest challenges Tim feels he has had to face with his family’s commitments is learning to balance his time around conflicting priorities and learning to be able to take time for himself. A personal goal Tim realized this spring was to open a small business. He runs a mobile cycle repair shop. Along with providing on site repairs to all makes and models of bicycles, he also provides mountain bike lessons for beginners as well as guidance in selecting the right bike for your needs as well as properly equipping yourself to ride safely and to be prepared to handle minor problems that could occur during a recreational ride. Tim brings a level of enthusiasm and energy to lululemon that he hopes can influence others to reach both their physical and personal goals.

Wade Imre Morissette was born in Ottawa, Canada, just minutes before his twin sister Alanis. The twins took to music at an early age; Wade studied piano as a child and took on guitar and djembe in his teens, but their paths diverged when Wade began to study yoga. From the time he was a small child, Wade was in search of a practice that would help him connect to his spirit, trying everything from karate to tai chi. It wasn't until Wade's college roommate handed him a book by the name of The Mystic Path To Cosmic Powers that he decided to dedicate the next decade of his life to learning and teaching yoga, but his musical background would soon resurface. During one of Wade's many visits to India, he began to travel on the path of Devotional Yoga and started chanting, a process that stills the mind, dissolves worries, and opens the heart. "It's a natural way to tune into the frequency of love," says Wade. He realized he could combine his two passions--yoga and music--to create his own original blend of indie rock/pop music with Sanskrit and English chants. "My first concerts were in India, and people would come up to me and say that my music touched their hearts. I decided to take my music to different yoga studios across the world," Wade explains. In 2004, Wade was asked to be an ambassador for Lululemon, the popular yoga-inspired athletic apparel company. At the same time, he had self-released his debut album, Sargam Scales of Music. Wade quickly developed an idea for a world tour to promote both his album and the clothing line; Lululemon immediately signed on as a sponsor. The Lululemon Yoga Pilgrimage kicked off in 2005 and took Wade to Tokyo, Hong Kong and 32 cities in North America and continued on through early 2006 with stops in Thailand, Australia, New Zealand and Mexico. At each stop, Wade spread his message of optimism, well-being, consciousness, and community through Vinyasa Flow workshops, chanting, kirtan (call-and-response singing), and bliss dance.

David M. Mussafer has been a member of our Board since 2005. Mr. Mussafer is currently a Managing Partner of Advent International Corporation, one of our principal stockholders, and is responsible for Advent International Corporation s North American private equity operations. Mr. Mussafer joined Advent International Corporation in 1990 and has been a principal of the firm since 1993 and is a member of Advent s executive committee and board of directors. Mr. Mussafer is a member of the board of directors of Amscan Holdings, Inc., a designer, manufacturer and retailer of party supply goods and Shoes for Crews Inc, a designer and marketer of footwear. Mr. Mussafer received a B.S.M. from Tulane University and an M.B.A. from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Ms. Morfitt has more than 25 years of experience in leading consumer companies, most recently as the president and chief executive officer at CNS, Inc., a consumer health care products company. While at CNS, Ms. Morfitt repositioned the Breathe Right brand and more than tripled CNS' net sales. She also held positions of increasing responsibility at The Pillsbury Company. Ms. Morfitt has served on nine boards since 1992, and currently serves on the boards of Graco, Inc., Thermage, Inc., and Life Time Fitness, Inc.

Michael Casey joined the board of directors on October 17th, 2007. Mr. Casey is also a member of the board of directors of The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. Mr. Casey previously served as executive vice president chief financial officer and chief administrative officer of Starbucks Corporation to September 30, 2007, and he continues to serve as senior advisor to Starbucks. Prior to joining Starbucks, Michael was Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Family Restaurants, Inc., and President and Chief Executive Officer of El Torito Restaurants, Inc. He began his business career with W.R. Grace & Co. Michael graduated from Harvard College with a bachelor's degree in Economics, and served in the U.S. Navy nuclear submarine force. He later returned to graduate school, where he earned his Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School.

Rhoda M. Pitcher has been a member of our board of directors since 2005. For the past ten years she has been the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Rhoda M. Pitcher Inc., a management consulting firm providing services in organizational strategy and the building of executive capability to Fortune 500 corporations, institutions, start-ups and non-profits. From 1978 to 1997, Ms. Pitcher co-founded, built and sold two international consulting firms. Ms. Pitcher holds a Masters of Human Resource Development from University Associates.

RoAnn Costin has been a member of our board of directors since March 2007. Ms. Costin has served as the President of Wilderness Point, a financial investment firm, since 2005. From 1992 until 2005, Ms. Costin served as the President of Reservoir Capital Management, Inc., an investment advisory firm. Ms. Costin received a B.A. in Government from Harvard University and an M.B.A. from the Stanford University Graduate School of Business.