Drama · Yoga · Coaching

Growth that shows up
in the body.

I work with individuals, groups, schools, and organizations to build emotional resilience, self-expression, and confidence — through drama education, performance coaching, yoga, and mindfulness-based coaching.

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Nikolai Afanasev leading an engaging workshop group session
What I Do

Four disciplines, one throughline

Drama Education

Acting, improvisation, and drama-therapy based social-emotional learning for students and adults.

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Performance Coaching

Helping professionals, helpers, educators and leaders build confidence, safety, creativity, and expressive range.

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Yoga & Mindfulness

Practices for stress-reduction, resilience, focus, wellbeing, and nervous-system regulation, for individuals and groups.

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Coaching

Life and transformational coaching for people navigating big decisions, and change.

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Trusted by mental health and education organizations across Ontario and Quebec

camh Centre for Addiction & Mental Health
CMHA Mental Health Association
Kids Help Phone Jeunesse, J’écoute
Meditation Steps CANADA
UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO

For Individuals

Book a 1:1 coaching session, a yoga class, or a drama lesson.

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For Organizations

Bring drama, yoga, or group facilitation to your school, nonprofit, or team.

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Work With Nikolai

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Choose the path that fits you best. Every request is reviewed personally by Nikolai within 24 hours.

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Transformational coaching, private yoga & mindfulness, or acting & expressive communication.

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In Their Own Words

What Clients & Students Say

Thank you so much for the space you created in our workshop. It was very fun, and I enjoyed the human connection, discoveries, and the time we put into self-care.

Amina — Drama Workshop Participant

Nikolai helped me see my strengths and achievements, identify areas for development, and find my mission. I was surprised how much I had already accomplished. I feel much less fear about starting something new.

Arkadiy Y. — PR, Marketer & Entrepreneur

Working with Nikolai brought an unprecedented grounding to our educators. His integration of somatic mindfulness and drama-based empathy created lasting change in our community.

Maya L. — Education Program Coordinator, Ontario

Nikolai’s 1:1 coaching gave me the tools to navigate a massive leadership transition. His gentle yet rigorous accountability helped me align my personal values with my professional decisions.

David K. — Senior Executive & Tech Lead

The nervous system regulation and yoga sessions transformed how I manage stress and burnout. Truly a compassionate, master practitioner.

Sarah M. — Mindfulness & Movement Student, Montreal