STEVE LAPIERRE
CO-OWNER
After having held various positions in the call center industry for 25 years, I have devoted the last 19 years of my career to call center management. During this journey, I have always been in search of balance between the personal and the professional, which is not always easy. In 2013, I discovered Hot Yoga at Idolem and by the same token the place where the whirlwind of life paused. Over time, Idolem has contributed to my much sought-after balance and also helped me get through work pressure and stress storms. Today, I am the proud owner of 5 Idolem studios. My team and I are happy to welcome you there every day in Centropolis, Villeray, Le Plateau , St-Jerome and Plaza.
RUXANDRA GEORGESCU
CO-OWNER
I discovered yoga over 20 years ago looking for a way to relax, stay in shape and unwind. 15 years ago I was introduced to hot yoga, I fell in love and the math as become one of my favorite places in the world. Like any athlete, unfortunately, I injured my back, knees, and shoulder. With herniated discs and missing ligaments in both knees I had to stop my practice. I was so unhappy when I was offered Pilates in rehabilitation. This form of exercise has rebuilt my body and helped me find my warm mat. The marriage between the two practices allows me today to maintain myself in a strong and flexible body despite these injuries. I was so grateful that I wanted to give back to others the well-being that I had found. So here I am, a passionate Pilates and Yoga teacher with more than 1000 hours of training. IDOLEM has welcomed me for more than 10 years and the courses and teachers here have helped me grow in my teaching. It is for mea place where I am at home, where I like everything, where I feel good andwhere I wanted to welcome all those who want to feel like me! So, in 2015 I joined the beautiful family of owners within this beautiful company and community and since then I thank the Universe every day for being able to truly do what I love with all my heart in a place that I love with
all my heart.
LOREDANA FESTA
CO-OWNER
To say that Idolem saved my life would be an understatement. I found this perfect studio in a desperate time when I was struggling with my mental health. The decision to embark on the co-ownership journey was born out of a desire to create a comforting space where people can find peace, strength and balance amidst the chaos of life. I want to share the transformative power of yoga with my community, promoting physical well-being, mental clarity and spiritual growth. I hope to create a sanctuary for self-care, mindfulness, and a refuge where this studio could save others.
