Meet Your Neighbour: Nina Lepage

Manor Park resident is a Hatha Yoga teacher, a Nordic Walking master trainer, personal trainer and fitness trainer

Who are you?

Nina Munthe-Lepage

Where were you born?

Wimbledon , UK 

Why did you choose your occupation?  Did you ever consider another occupation? 

I have taught and practiced different forms of fitness all my adult life. I became a Hatha Yoga teacher eight years ago, and a Nordic Walking master trainer 15 years ago. I am also a personal trainer and fitness trainer. I wanted to be a physiotherapist when I was younger.

What is the most important thing in your life right now?

My family and close friends.

Why do you live in Manor Park? 

It is the best community that I have ever lived in.

If you could live anywhere else in the world, where would you go and why? 

I have family in Sweden and like to spend time there, but Canada is my home.

What do you do to stay healthy? 

I exercise daily, eat healthily and practice breathwork and meditation.

What was the last book you read? 

Breath by James Nestor.

What has been one of your biggest challenges? 

Each age has its challenges. The biggest challenge is finding the best way to navigate as you go along in life.

If you could have dinner with any three people alive or dead, who would you choose? What would you serve? 

I would invite friends from Sweden and the UK, Katherine, Emma and Karin. I would serve gratin au poisson, spinach and mashed potatoes, and a green side salad, followed by an apple dessert.

Who would you cast to play you in a movie about your life? 

My daughter Sophia.

If I won the lottery, I would spend my winnings on….? 

I would donate a portion to our local food bank and to Medecins Sans Frontieres.

What is your favourite childhood memory? 

Skiing in the Austrian Alps with my parents and my sister.

My favourite thing about Ottawa is….? 

The great walks along the rivers and the Canal, and the proximity to the Gatineau Hills and cross country skiing. I love being outdoors in nature in all weather.

My least favourite thing about Ottawa is….? 

I do not like the freezing rain. 

Where do you see yourself in five years? 

Still living in Manor Park.

What do you wish to teach your children about the world? 

To be thoughtful, patient and understanding and to give time to their community.

When all is said and done…….? 

I am so happy to have moved to Canada all those years ago and to be welcomed to such a friendly neighbourhood with my family and friends.

Jennifer Morin and Jennifer Elder co-ordinate Meet Your Neighbour. If you would like to be profiled or like to nominate someone, please email editor@manorparkchronicle.com.