Yoga and Massage Therapy on Beautiful Salt Spring Island, BC
“Yoga is the teacher of yoga; yoga is to be understood through yoga. So live in yoga to realise yoga; comprehend yoga through yoga; he who is free from distractions enjoys yoga through yoga.” — Sri Vyãsa
Yoga and Massage Therapy on Beautiful Salt Spring Island, BC
“Yoga is the teacher of yoga; yoga is to be understood through yoga. So live in yoga to realise yoga; comprehend yoga through yoga; he who is free from distractions enjoys yoga through yoga.” — Sri Vyãsa
Upcoming Workshops
Integrating Remedial Exercise
into Clinical Practice
Salt Spring Island, BC | June 15-16, 2019
This course is designed to teach in-house and homecare patient tools, using yoga therapy as resistance exercise, as mindfulness exercise and as a way to stimulate the autonomic nervous system.
Anatomy and Yogasana I & II
Maui | Feb 2 to 8, 2020
This workshop will allow time to relax and get with the Aloha spirit, hang on the beach and swim with the turtles. Nothing will bring you greater peace and joy than the many humpback whales visiting Maui.
The View from My Mat
Geeta Iyengar, Dec 7, 1944 – Dec 16, 2018
Geetaji Iyengar shed her earthly body December 16th, 2018 at the age of 74. She had just completed the centenary celebration of her Father, BKS Iyengar, which was attended by 1200 followers.
Building Community via Yoga Retreats
Sadhana Yoga brings together people from both varied and similar interests to foster community through personal empowerment.
Forward Bend Bliss
Cooling and calming, forward bends are introduced at the beginner level. For beginner students forward bends can seem approachable because for one, they are not particularly scary. However forward bends can cause or irritate an intervertebral disc injury, reduce circulation to the lower body and bring on a depressed mind [...]
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Schedule
- Wednesday, February 20th, 2019
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COMPASSIONATE YOGA – MANAGING CHRONIC PAIN
Wednesday, February 20th, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Weekly Yoga Class designed to help you manage your Chronic pain. No Yoga Experience Required
Ongoing Wednesday afternoons 2 PM. A small group of six maximum $22 per one hour class or $20 per class if paying for a series. Or private sessions also available, please inquire. Registration required.
In this gentle class we will explore yoga poses, modifications and use of breathing techniques to support your parasympathetic nervous system, decrease physical tension and guarding and increase the relaxation response. Learn protocols and breathing techniques you can do at home.
This program is evidence based employing contemporary pain science and the Biopsychosocial model.
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- Tuesday, February 26th, 2019
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Iyengar Yoga Foundational Class
Tuesday, February 26th, 2019 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am The Salt Spring Centre of Yoga, 355 Blackburn Rd, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2B8, Canada
Iyengar Yoga Foundational
Tuesdays 9:30 – 11 AM (new Term February 5th - March 27th)This class will teach you the fundamentals of Iyengar yoga poses and prepare you for level I/II. This is yoga for everybody. All welcome. I’m just back from study in India and I look forward to sharing with you!
Price: Drop-in $18 and Register for term $16 per class
This class will be held in The Satsang Room
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- Wednesday, February 27th, 2019
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COMPASSIONATE YOGA – MANAGING CHRONIC PAIN
Wednesday, February 27th, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Weekly Yoga Class designed to help you manage your Chronic pain. No Yoga Experience Required
Ongoing Wednesday afternoons 2 PM. A small group of six maximum $22 per one hour class or $20 per class if paying for a series. Or private sessions also available, please inquire. Registration required.
In this gentle class we will explore yoga poses, modifications and use of breathing techniques to support your parasympathetic nervous system, decrease physical tension and guarding and increase the relaxation response. Learn protocols and breathing techniques you can do at home.
This program is evidence based employing contemporary pain science and the Biopsychosocial model. -
Healthy Heart Yoga
Wednesday, February 27th, 2019 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm 530 Fulford-Ganges Rd, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2K1, Canada
Wednesdays 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
February 27th, 6 weeksYoga for Cardiac Health, this one-hour special class is for anyone with any kind of cardiac condition who has clearance to engage in therapeutic movement.
Supported yoga postures, breathing techniques, and protocol.
$110 for series
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- Tuesday, March 5th, 2019
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Iyengar Yoga Foundational Class
Tuesday, March 5th, 2019 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am The Salt Spring Centre of Yoga, 355 Blackburn Rd, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2B8, Canada
Iyengar Yoga Foundational
Tuesdays 9:30 – 11 AM (new Term February 5th - March 27th)This class will teach you the fundamentals of Iyengar yoga poses and prepare you for level I/II. This is yoga for everybody. All welcome. I’m just back from study in India and I look forward to sharing with you!
Price: Drop-in $18 and Register for term $16 per class
This class will be held in The Satsang Room
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