Daily yoga, meditation, and expressive arts at Casa Dulce Vida During the workshop you will be supported to explore and deepen your understanding of self through asana, meditation, and the creative arts. Through these practices, we will encourage clear, whole hearted body-mind awareness. The emphasis for the retreat will be on restoration, awareness, and lightness…
Every action of the body changes in our centre of gravity and each yoga posture has its own centre of gravity. Research has shown that balancing exercises nourish the brain and may improve cognitive function. Explore balancing postures to experience the dynamics of balance and the various directional actions required for stabilization and extension. Experiment, strengthen…
Our first dip into yoga begins with the body. As we become more sensitive, we refine outer shapes and open inner spaces. Perception seeps inward from what can be seen to what can only be felt. The mind becomes absorbed and the asana begins to blossom. Over the course of this workshop, we will explore…
Home practice is where the gifts of yoga truly come alive. Sadhana is a chance to develop consistency and deepen connection to practice and self. Sadhanas will be recorded and available for two weeks and you will also receive an outline. The guided practices will run from 6:30 am - 7:45 pm daily. Open to…
Join Leslie online or in person to explore how cultivating friendliness, compassion, joy and equanimity can clear the "eyes and ears" of the mind, bringing profound steadying power to your daily life and yoga practice. Wednesday, March 25 from 12:15-1PM PT. To register, phone (250) 386-9642 or send an email to iyoga@telus.net and we'll phone…
Join Louie for a two and a half hour asana practice. (Every other alternating month we do a 2 hour pranayama practice). You are encouraged to contact Louie with questions or requests prior to each Friday session. Monthly online Friday Going Deeper practices with Louie Ettling; 6 pranayama sessions (2-4 pm PST/ 5-7 pm EST) and…
A four day all-inclusive spring retreat on Vancouver Island, with longtime practitioner and teacher, Louie Ettling
Explore a practice to support overall metabolic function, maintaining healthy weight, balancing blood sugar, improving digestion and reducing fatigue. The combination of uplifting standing poses, lengthening actions and twists help to stimulate the abdominal organs, improve circulation and reduce sluggishness. Through precise alignment and the skillful use of props, students build strength, clarity and sustainable energy. Open…
Join Marlene Miller to move past the external technicalities and discover a profound, intentional silence within every posture. All levels welcome! Saturday, April 18 from 10:30AM - 12:30PM PT. In studio only. $45.
What does core stability really mean? How can yoga support optimal functioning of your pelvic and abdominal organs? Train the muscles in your pelvis, lower back, hips and abdomen to work in harmony through static and dynamic poses. Learn how practice can create strength, softness and space to bring health to your pelvic floor, abdomen…