Our story

VIVAcroyoga started in 2015 as a one-day gathering at Parc Lafontaine, with 10 short classes that drew people from Ottawa, Quebec City, and Burlington. By 2018, VIVA had grown into a ticketed event at an indoor venue, reflecting the community’s enthusiasm.

VIVA feels special because the Montreal community is unique. Born from Jessie Goldberg and Eugene Poku’s Acroyoga Montreal style, it’s a place of creativity and connection, where acroyogis support each other’s growth and form lasting friendships.

Each year, we aim to improve. In 2023, we moved to the Conservatoire d’Art Dramatique et Musique, added AcroChats, and partnered with groups like the Indigenous Network of Montreal and BACCES to support BIPOC practitioners. We’re committed to inclusivity, deep values, and cultural representation, with Gino Lebeau’s Québécois heritage adding to our shared joy.

Whether it’s your first year or you’ve been with us from the beginning, WELCOME TO VIVA!

Jill Campbell

Jill Campbell

Founder & Teacher

Our mission

VIVAcroyoga strives to be a safer, supportive, and welcoming community. The festival is built by and for a cohesive and diverse group of people. Our VIVAvalues help remind us of the kind of community we work to be everyday, every practice, every interaction.

We value:

  • Physical practice
  • Diversity
  • Empowerment
  • Creativity
  • Safety
  • Communication

Our team

A dedicated group of volunteers and professionals working together to keep our community thriving through shared passion and commitment.

Jill Campbell

Jill Campbell

Founder & Teacher

Jill believes in the power of collaboration and respectful relationships. A teacher, mover, creative, entrepreneur, mama, friend, partner, and world citizen, she tries daily to have an impact.

Jodie Hon

Jodie Hon

Volunteer Coordinator & Logistics

Jodie is a Project Engineer working in sustainability and community development, and applies these skills to managing the team of Viva Volunteers.

Jess Ma

Jess Ma

Full stack designer

UX/UI designer, web designer, videographer, and content creator. In Jess’ free time, she enjoys gaming, acroyoga, and being silly with her favourite humans.

Mel Sirois

Mel Sirois

Talent Show and Dance Coordinator

Drawing on her rich background in professional dance, theater, certification as a Movement Analyst, and training in Core Energetics, Mel masterfully inspires groups to explore the joy of being fully alive.

Gino Lebeau

Gino Lebeau

Cultural Ambassador, Animator and Host

aka Pierre-Luc Brunet. Montreal born, Gino is a dreamer with a big heart. He gets people moving and laughing with his irresistible blend of passion and rock n’ Roll!

Juri Sabpa

Juri Sabpa

Virtual Assistant

Juri is a virtual assistant involved in digital marketing, promotes VIVAcroyoga for Jill Campbell, and is always eager to learn and grow.

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