About Us
Nope… this is about you.
Yoga isn’t about the poses, the pants or a particular practice; Yoga is about breathing your way through any position life places you in and adapting on your journey.
Luna Scura is a space where you can move with the rising and falling tides that move all of us.
We are here to assist in finding balance, strength and symmetry in all phases of life, for beginners and masters of any gender, shape or size. We are here to find pathways to awareness, to recovery, to excellence.
This is how Luna Scura Yoga illuminates your next phase.
Founder and Teacher Bios
Nicole Billard
Sharon Nikolai
Stanley Prescott
Stanley (he/him/his) is a recent graduate from UBC Vancouver, with a B.Sc. specializing in Cell and Developmental Biology. Following his retirement from competitive Highland Dance due to injury, he discovered yoga; his practice empowered him to feel whole and grounded amidst a challenging chapter in his adventure. Diving deeper into his practice, Stanley completed his 200 hour yoga teacher training with Naked Truth Yoga School — a program he deeply resonated with, developed by dancers. His guiding philosophy in movement is inspired by, Wabi Sabi, a Japanese belief of accepting perfection in imperfection.
Stanley is a lifelong learner, passionate about blending his background of physiology with informed and accessible movement. If he’s not in the studio, you’ll likely find him hiking, reading, or playing some board games. Stanley considers himself a coffee connoisseur and an oat milk fanboy — his polarizing fun fact is that he likes to eat a kiwi like and apple.
Crystal Zaseybida
Aspiring to Mahatma Gandhi's quote, "be the change you want to see in this world", Crystal believes that a regular practice of movement, meditation, contemplation, community and compassion can be a gateway towards being the best version of your Self.
Crystal is a passionate life-long learner, yogi, wife, mother, friend, teacher, and lover of animals and nature. She holds a B.Ed., M.C., 300+ YTT, including Yoga Nidra, and has been in the Fitness industry for over 30 years, coaching team sports, teaching dance, community wellness and physical Education. Her personal interests keep her busy with charities, outdoor pursuits, gardening and various studies of Yoga, wellness, neuroplasticity as well as practicing her own community actions to promote compassion and fun for all.
Betty Reyes
Betty found yoga when she needed it most and it ignited a personal passion within her that burns brightly to this day. She wanted to be a light in this world that shone brightly on the path of positivity, personal potential, and inner peace.
Through the support of her family, Betty pursued her certification to teach yoga with a particular focus on Viniyoga. She teaches group classes, individual one-on-one, as well as a corporate classes.

Her greatest thrill as an instructor is when her students share their personal journeys of physical, mental, and spiritual betterment. She feels blessed to have found her calling as a yogi in balance with mother, wife, friend, and citizen.
“I know and accept that I remain imperfect and embrace that humility as a means to continued growth and enlightenment”
Alanna Ross
Alanna Ross has always found joy in movement. A dancer from the age of 2, she found yoga at a young age. With a dedicated practice spanning over 20 years, it has become a calling, a source of healing and an important part of her overall wellbeing. She also holds a degree in Psychology and has a background in non-profit.
Alanna has immersed herself in different countries and cultures, settling in the Middle East for more than 4 years before moving to BC, in 2021, coming home to be with family, and finding strong roots in our community.
Alanna completed her 200 hours Master Training in Rishikesh, India, and stayed for several months, traveling and living the Yogi-Lifestyle. After daily learning from Ji's, masters and mentors, including Asana practice, Meditation and Pranayama; she then brought these values and practices back to the western world.
Alanna leads with a "teach what you practice" approach. Respecting the traditional Eastern Yoga styles of Ashtanga, Hatha and Vinyasa flow and emphasizing the importance of Self in your practice. She recognizes the differences in individual anatomy and enjoys sharing fun-facts, tips and tricks that she's picked up in her travels.
Noushi Fattahi
Noushi, a certified holistic nutrition practitioner and yoga instructor, started her yoga journey in 2008. Yoga has helped her to follow her intuition and place authenticity at the head of her passionate pursuit of sharing her love for yoga with others; helping them to follow their own journey.
She studied Holistic Nutrition at Edison School of Nutrition and strives to educate and empower her clients to make informed health decisions.
In her nutrition and yoga teaching, she guides individuals and diverse groups including seniors, youth and athletes, helping them to achieve their health and wellness goals. She strongly believes in the connection between body, mind and spirit, and applies this philosophy to all aspects of her practice.
Khushbu Lunawat
Khushbu believes that healing begins with kindness, a philosophy she brings into her yoga practice by encouraging others to embrace their true selves. Having grown up surrounded by yoga and meditation, she sees them as more than just practices. She sees yoga as a way to find balance and self-discovery. After earning her Yoga Teacher Training certification in 2019, she wanted to help others on their own wellness journeys. When she’s not on the mat, you’ll likely find her out in nature, hiking, camping or spending quality time with family and friends.
As an architect who also enjoys interior design and watercolor painting, she effortlessly weaves creativity and mindfulness into both her work and daily life. For Khushbu, well-being isn’t just about movement, rather, it’s about connection, self-expression, and finding harmony in everything around her, and she aims to bring that well-being to others as well.
