Meranda Squires, daughter of renowned artist Gerald Squires, grew up at the Ferryland lighthouse in Newfoundland. From an early age, she sought spiritual enlightenment, leading her to the Himalayas, where she studied under Swami Shyam at the International Meditation Institute in India. She immersed herself in meditation, yoga, and Vedanta philosophy, staying for 17 years before returning to Canada in 2000.

Upon her return, she founded The Lotus Centre in St. John’s, where she has since guided students in yoga, meditation, and spiritual growth. Her teachings include group sessions, private mind-clearing work, and specialized retreats such as Enlightenment Intensives and Laya Yoga Meditation retreats.

In 2007, Meranda co-founded The Tree of Life Sustainability Retreat Centre in Salmonier, Newfoundland. This off-grid sanctuary, nestled in a boreal rainforest, integrates sustainable living with spiritual practice, offering a serene space for deep meditation and self-discovery.