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September 22 – 24, 2023. For further details and how to register, check out www.yogaview.ca
Senior Iyengar Teacher and founder of Kripa Foundation Iyengar Yoga Fr Joe Pereira will join us online for a three-day workshop. Two hours daily. Please join us in sharing the return to wellness and wholeness found when connecting to the antaratma in KFIY yoga. “May all your efforts dovetail into God’s grace” Fr Joe
Dates: January 27th, 28th, 29th, 2023. 6AM to 8AM Canadian Pacific Time (7:30 PM India time)
Price: $125 CD
Register here https://leigh.sadhanayoga.ca/product/56008
Register with payment and you will receive the Zoom link before the workshop Make sure your account notifications are enabled.
Please add leigh@sadhanayoga.ca to your safe recipient’s email list to be sure you receive the email notifications.
A recording will be available for 10 days following the workshop.
We will gather for morning and afternoon yogasana, pranayama and meditation sessions and enjoy the good company of yoga friends over some meals together. Opportunities for great conversation, group walks and also for rest and relaxation.
Where: Mayne Island Agricultural Hall, 430 Fernhill Road, Mayne Island
Contact person: Krisna Zawaduk krisnaz@gmail.com, 2508080039
Website: www.yogawithkrisna.com
Cost: includes yoga retreat sessions (15 hours) plus 4 meals (3 lunches and 1 dinner and gratuities)
Earlybird discount: If you pay in full by Feb 11. 2023. $475 plus gst (total 498.75) Save $50.
Full price: Feb 12 onwards: $525.00 plus gst (total 551.25)
Deposit: If you would like to pay in installments, submit $200 deposit to reserve your spot. Full payment by March 1, 2023.
Iyengar Yoga for Sleep – All Levels WorkshopSunday January 22 from 10 am-12 PT on Zoomwith Ty Chandler
Do you have difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep?Do you wake up tired?Do you need to sleep during the day?Sleep disturbances can seriously impair functionality and health. In this workshop, we will explore asana and pranayama practices that support proper sleep. The Antarayas [9 obstacles] will be discussed.
Saturday, February 18, 2023; 9am-12:30pm
Fee
Early Bird before Thursday, Feb 2: $70 + hst 9.10=$79.10
After Feb 2: $95 + hst 12.35= $107.35
Going Deeper is a monthly 2.5-hour group practice for practitioners who already do yoga regularly and who are interested in exploring the effect of practice more deeply. Students need to be familiar enough with asana that they can make wise adaptations for themselves. There will be less focus on instruction while practicing and more on exploration. To participate in this class, your camera must be kept on.
2-4:30pm on:
• Fri Jan 27, 2023
• Fri Mar 3, 2023
• Fri Mar 24, 2023
• Fri Apr 28, 2023
• Fri May 26, 2023
• Fri Jun 23, 2023
• Fri Jul 28, 2023
• Fri Sep 22, 2023
• Fri Oct 27, 2023
• Fri Nov 24, 2023
Email: theyogaspacevancouver@gmail.com
Phone: 604-876-9600
Going Deeper is a monthly 2.5-hour group practice for practitioners who already do yoga regularly and who are interested in exploring the effect of practice more deeply. Students need to be familiar enough with asana that they can make wise adaptations for themselves. There will be less focus on instruction while practicing and more on exploration. To participate in this class, your camera must be kept on.
2-4:30pm on:
• Fri Jan 27, 2023
• Fri Mar 3, 2023
• Fri Mar 24, 2023
• Fri Apr 28, 2023
• Fri May 26, 2023
• Fri Jun 23, 2023
• Fri Jul 28, 2023
• Fri Sep 22, 2023
• Fri Oct 27, 2023
• Fri Nov 24, 2023
Email: theyogaspacevancouver@gmail.com
Phone: 604-876-9600
Going Deeper is a monthly 2.5-hour group practice for practitioners who already do yoga regularly and who are interested in exploring the effect of practice more deeply. Students need to be familiar enough with asana that they can make wise adaptations for themselves. There will be less focus on instruction while practicing and more on exploration. To participate in this class, your camera must be kept on.
2-4:30pm on:
• Fri Jan 27, 2023
• Fri Mar 3, 2023
• Fri Mar 24, 2023
• Fri Apr 28, 2023
• Fri May 26, 2023
• Fri Jun 23, 2023
• Fri Jul 28, 2023
• Fri Sep 22, 2023
• Fri Oct 27, 2023
• Fri Nov 24, 2023
Email: theyogaspacevancouver@gmail.com
Phone: 604-876-9600
Going Deeper is a monthly 2.5-hour group practice for practitioners who already do yoga regularly and who are interested in exploring the effect of practice more deeply. Students need to be familiar enough with asana that they can make wise adaptations for themselves. There will be less focus on instruction while practicing and more on exploration. To participate in this class, your camera must be kept on.
2-4:30pm on:
• Fri Jan 27, 2023
• Fri Mar 3, 2023
• Fri Mar 24, 2023
• Fri Apr 28, 2023
• Fri May 26, 2023
• Fri Jun 23, 2023
• Fri Jul 28, 2023
• Fri Sep 22, 2023
• Fri Oct 27, 2023
• Fri Nov 24, 2023
Email: theyogaspacevancouver@gmail.com
Phone: 604-876-9600
Going Deeper is a monthly 2.5-hour group practice for practitioners who already do yoga regularly and who are interested in exploring the effect of practice more deeply. Students need to be familiar enough with asana that they can make wise adaptations for themselves. There will be less focus on instruction while practicing and more on exploration. To participate in this class, your camera must be kept on.
2-4:30pm on:
• Fri Jan 27, 2023
• Fri Mar 3, 2023
• Fri Mar 24, 2023
• Fri Apr 28, 2023
• Fri May 26, 2023
• Fri Jun 23, 2023
• Fri Jul 28, 2023
• Fri Sep 22, 2023
• Fri Oct 27, 2023
• Fri Nov 24, 2023
Email: theyogaspacevancouver@gmail.com
Phone: 604-876-9600
Going Deeper is a monthly 2.5-hour group practice for practitioners who already do yoga regularly and who are interested in exploring the effect of practice more deeply. Students need to be familiar enough with asana that they can make wise adaptations for themselves. There will be less focus on instruction while practicing and more on exploration. To participate in this class, your camera must be kept on.
2-4:30pm on:
• Fri Jan 27, 2023
• Fri Mar 3, 2023
• Fri Mar 24, 2023
• Fri Apr 28, 2023
• Fri May 26, 2023
• Fri Jun 23, 2023
• Fri Jul 28, 2023
• Fri Sep 22, 2023
• Fri Oct 27, 2023
• Fri Nov 24, 2023
Email: theyogaspacevancouver@gmail.com
Phone: 604-876-9600
Going Deeper is a monthly 2.5-hour group practice for practitioners who already do yoga regularly and who are interested in exploring the effect of practice more deeply. Students need to be familiar enough with asana that they can make wise adaptations for themselves. There will be less focus on instruction while practicing and more on exploration. To participate in this class, your camera must be kept on.
2-4:30pm on:
• Fri Jan 27, 2023
• Fri Mar 3, 2023
• Fri Mar 24, 2023
• Fri Apr 28, 2023
• Fri May 26, 2023
• Fri Jun 23, 2023
• Fri Jul 28, 2023
• Fri Sep 22, 2023
• Fri Oct 27, 2023
• Fri Nov 24, 2023
Email: theyogaspacevancouver@gmail.com
Phone: 604-876-9600
Going Deeper is a monthly 2.5-hour group practice for practitioners who already do yoga regularly and who are interested in exploring the effect of practice more deeply. Students need to be familiar enough with asana that they can make wise adaptations for themselves. There will be less focus on instruction while practicing and more on exploration. To participate in this class, your camera must be kept on.
2-4:30pm on:
• Fri Jan 27, 2023
• Fri Mar 3, 2023
• Fri Mar 24, 2023
• Fri Apr 28, 2023
• Fri May 26, 2023
• Fri Jun 23, 2023
• Fri Jul 28, 2023
• Fri Sep 22, 2023
• Fri Oct 27, 2023
• Fri Nov 24, 2023
Email: theyogaspacevancouver@gmail.com
Phone: 604-876-9600
Going Deeper is a monthly 2.5-hour group practice for practitioners who already do yoga regularly and who are interested in exploring the effect of practice more deeply. Students need to be familiar enough with asana that they can make wise adaptations for themselves. There will be less focus on instruction while practicing and more on exploration. To participate in this class, your camera must be kept on.
2-4:30pm on:
• Fri Jan 27, 2023
• Fri Mar 3, 2023
• Fri Mar 24, 2023
• Fri Apr 28, 2023
• Fri May 26, 2023
• Fri Jun 23, 2023
• Fri Jul 28, 2023
• Fri Sep 22, 2023
• Fri Oct 27, 2023
• Fri Nov 24, 2023
Email: theyogaspacevancouver@gmail.com
Phone: 604-876-9600
Going Deeper is a monthly 2.5-hour group practice for practitioners who already do yoga regularly and who are interested in exploring the effect of practice more deeply. Students need to be familiar enough with asana that they can make wise adaptations for themselves. There will be less focus on instruction while practicing and more on exploration. To participate in this class, your camera must be kept on.
2-4:30pm on:
• Fri Jan 27, 2023
• Fri Mar 3, 2023
• Fri Mar 24, 2023
• Fri Apr 28, 2023
• Fri May 26, 2023
• Fri Jun 23, 2023
• Fri Jul 28, 2023
• Fri Sep 22, 2023
• Fri Oct 27, 2023
• Fri Nov 24, 2023
Email: theyogaspacevancouver@gmail.com
Phone: 604-876-9600
Teacher Fr Joe Pereira
Host Leigh Milne
Senior Iyengar Teacher and founder of Kripa Foundation Iyengar Yoga (KFIY) Fr Joe Pereira will join us online for a three-day workshop. Two hours daily. We will practice the KFIY model of yoga used in Kripa treatment centres and experience the deep rest that comes when we experience remembered wellness in KFIY yoga. “May all your efforts dovetail into God’s grace” Fr Joe.
You will need yoga props. A mat, bolster, chair, two blocks, a belt, and a few firm blankets.
December 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 2022
6AM to 8AM Canadian Pacific Standard Time (PST)
7:30 PM India Time
$120.00
Find your time zone here https://dateful.com/time-zone-converter
Register with payment and you will receive the Zoom link 30 minutes before the workshop.
https://leigh.sadhanayoga.ca/product/54465
Please add leigh@sadhanayoga.ca to your safe recipient’s email list to be sure you receive the email notifications.
A recording will be available for 10 days following the workshop.
All Levels Workshop
Invite deep relaxation into your life. Using bolsters, blankets, and other props to support a prolonged stay in the yoga postures helps you to gently release tension, move with ease, and restore the natural rhythm of your breath. Join Britta to explore all categories of the yoga postures: standing, seated, twists, forward extensions, backward extensions and inversions, as seen through the lens of a restorative practice.
Saturday, November 26, 2022
2:00 – 4:00 pm
$40
Phone (250) 386-9642 to register
Jawahar Bangera** Returns once again November for an online workshop.
Dates:
Friday Nov 11,
Saturday Nov 12,
Sunday Nov 13, 2022;
Time:
7:30-10am ET each day
plus 1 hour Q & A Sunday 10-11am
(For international queries: IST Indian Standard Time is GMT 12:30-3pm +5:30 hours or 6pm-8:30pm IST)
Fee: Early bird fee before October 20: $165 + hst 21.45= $186.45After Oct 20: $190 + hst 24.70= $214.70
Recordings will be available.
FEB 25 – MAR 4, 2023
Join Star Heather Graham and Dale Costanzo in Mexico for a week long retreat of daily yoga, meditation and art.
This retreat will take place at Casa Dulce Vida which is situated in the heart of Puerto Vallarta’s “Old Town”.
Limited to 12 Students
$2000 US includes: Daily yoga, meditation, and expressive arts. All meals prepared by an on-site chef. Shared accommodation (contact Star for limited private room information and pricing). During the workshop you will be encouraged to explore and deepen your understanding of self through asana, meditation, and the creative arts. Through these practices, you will develop clear, whole hearted body-mind awareness. The emphasis for the retreat will be on restoration, awareness and lightness of being.
Full payment is due December 15, 2022.
US cheques/money orders payable to Heather Graham and mail to: #165, 720 Sixth Street, New Westminster, BC V3L 3C5
Contact Star Heather Graham to make a deposit to reserve your spot:
Star Heather Graham 604-418-2091 castrowhelen@gmail.com
Download the brochure for more information and to book your spot.
“Long, uninterrupted, alert practice is the firm foundation for restraining the fluctuations.” – yogasutra I.XIV
Join us on the West Coast in the harbourside town of Sooke. A tranquil refuge from the bustle of city life.
Week 1: Restoration, Recuperation & Foundations Monday, July 3 – Saturday, July 8, 2023
Week 2: Level 2-3-4 Practice Intensive
Monday, July 10 – Saturday, July 15, 2023 This retreat format asks us to meet ourselves through sustained practice, sequenced to progressively open the body through concentrated effort and awareness. In the yoga sutras of Patanjali, it’s explained that yoga practice should consist of effort or action, self study and surrender or letting go. He goes on by saying that practice should be for long periods of time, uninterrupted and practiced with love and respect. As yoga practitioners we all face starting, stopping, and restarting, irregularity and procrastination. In these practice intensives we aim to create daily structure, high quality Iyengar instruction and a supportive atmosphere and community.
This style of condensed practice gives time to consolidate what has been learned in technical study. It helps a practitioner break undesirable habits and establish positive ones. Through the process we face ourselves. We face challenges and we also unearth our sensitivity and our strength, our inspiration and appreciation through a committed journey.
With the focus being more on practicing rather than learning new techniques and collecting more points, one has the opportunity to be in a more meditative state. Being with like minded practitioners creates a supportive atmosphere to assist in going beyond where we go when practicing alone. And finally, we aim to cultivate love and respect in order to stay the course of a lifetime of practice.
Registration: https://www.calgaryiyengaryoga.com/wcri
Join us in Puerto Vallarta, a resort town on Mexico’s Pacific Coast, for the annual continuation of an over 25 year tradition of our senior teachers Margot Kitchen and Shirley Daventry French at Casa Dulce Vida. This retreat is also inspired by the work of Faeq and Corine Biria and their summer intensives in France.
Level 2,3,4 Retreat Intensive
Monday, March 6 – Saturday, March 11, 2023
Level 2,3,4 Practice
An opportunity for practitioners to work at their level, solidifying the foundation, going deeper and refining their practice.
Pranayama Practice
The practice of controlling or conditioning the breath. Consists of techniques designed to gain awareness of the respiratory process while recognizing the connection between the breath, the mind and the emotions.
+Practitioners with more than 2 years of regular practice – Iyengar method
+Practitioners with a regular home practice who can hold sirsasana for 5 minutes with variations and sarvangasana for up to 10 minutes with variations Registration: https://www.calgaryiyengaryoga.com/pvri
BKS Iyengar honoured the Guru-Sisya (teacher-student) tradition by brilliantly sharing his knowledge and sharp observations of his students to help them refine their practices and access the missing links.
We’re honoured to have Senior teacher Marlene Mawhinney, who studied closely with BKS Iyengar and has decades of experience in learning, practice and teaching, join us for a virtual workshop. Over the weekend Marlene will share her keen eyes to shed light on our practices, providing insights, feedback and ways of ‘working’.
Marlene Mawhinney was in the group of first teachers in Canada certified by BKS Iyengar. She holds the RIMYI Certification at the Senior Intermediate III level. She is a founding member of IYAC (the Iyengar Yoga Association of Canada). Marlene has taught yoga for 50 years and has been President and Senior Teacher at Yoga Centre Toronto from 1989 until 2020. Marlene has been to Pune for study sixteen times as well as studying with BKS Iyengar and Geeta Iyengar in Canada, USA, and South Africa.
In addition to teaching regular classes at all levels, Marlene has a special interest in training teachers and in teaching students requiring therapeutic adaptions. Due to the pandemic situation Marlene has taught regularly on a virtual platform since March 2020.
For teachers and students with at least one year of Iyengar yoga practice and experience with headstand and shoulderstand or variations. A recording of this session will be sent to all participants to view for 5 days after the workshop.
October 14-16, 2022
Interactive Live Online via Zoom
Friday
5:30-7:30pm MT
7:30-9:30pm ET
4:30-6:30pm PT
Saturday / Sunday
9:30am-12:30pm MT
11:30-2:30pm ET
8:30-11:30am PT
Registration: https://www.calgaryiyengaryoga.com/workshopsnews
Come and find a sense of direction from simple to complex asanas with Chris’s clear guidance and understanding rooted in her many years of practice.
“Yoga is beneficial to everyone on a physical level. ultimately, it is about transformation of how you think, how you use your physical and mental energy, what is important in your life and in the world. It is about relationships between you and your body, between parts of the body to other parts of the body, between you and others, you and your environment, and you and whatever your idea is about spirituality or divinity.” – Chris Saudek
PREREQUISITE: Knowledge of how to be in sarvangasana (or how to be in an appropriate alternative).
Saturday, October 29 and Sunday, October 3010am-12:30pm Pacific Time. Online Only.
Recordings will be available for one week after the workshop.$115 +GST
In this course we will study the ribs and diaphragm in supine Ujjayi and Viloma, seated Ujjayi, Pratiloma and Anuloma (with and without retention).
For Level 2-4 students and teachers with the ability to practice and set up independently for inversions (or appropriate back-ups).
Sunday, September 2510am-12pm. Online Only.with Ty Chandler and Lauren$45 +GSTNOTE: There are no office hours on Sundays through September and October. Please register in advance for this event.
iyoga@telus.net
(250)386-9642
Celebrate Fr Joe Pereira’s 80th with Fr Joe Pereira
Over the decades Fr Joe has cared for and counseled many.
Let us come together in yoga and share our appreciation for him.
Daily Asana, Restorative, and Pranayama with Fr Joe
Evening talk and presentation
Enjoy the beauty of Salt Spring Island forests, ocean and artists, and be nourished by the bounty that nourishes us.
WHEN: September 23rd, 24th, 25th
WHERE: ArtSpring, Ganges Village, Salt Spring island, British Columbia, Canada
Any Venue CoVid policies in place at the time will be followed
COST: $240 Canadian. Does not include meals, transportation, or accommodations. Profits go to Kripa and Fr Joe’s work.
Yoga props required – yoga mat, two yoga belts, Two yoga bricks, support for Sarvangasana (shoulder stand), bolster if possible.
Back by popular demand, IYAC is hosting our second online Community Iyengar Yoga Practice and all members are invited!
Practice virtually at your own pace with our Iyengar Yoga Community across the country.
Plan a balanced 1-hour practice, at your own level, that suits your own conditions and capabilities, leading to the “target pose”. For this practice, we have decided to let you know the “target pose” in advance so that you could prepare your own practice at your leisure.
For this session the “target pose” is SETU BANDHA SARVANGASANA DROPPING BACK FROM SALAMBA SARVANGASANA (Light on Yoga, Plate #259)
Two Iyengar teachers, Sarah Bertucci and Tim Ruddy, will be present to offer guidance during the session, if needed.
- When preparing your practice plan, if the “target pose” is a pose that you have not been taught, consider what poses could lead towards the “target pose”
- All participants will be on screen via Zoom, and can view the other participants
- Participants are invited to ask clarifying questions of the hosts, if any doubts arise, during the session
DATE: Saturday, September 17, 2022 – 10 am to 11:30 am PST (1 pm EST).
FEE: Offered free of charge to all IYAC members.
Advanced registration is required – please REGISTER HERE. You need to be logged in to access this page.
To become an IYAC/ACYI member please click here.
Join us for our third and final sutra talk of the series where Leslie Hogya, Judi Mirus and Sarah Bertucci discuss Sutra III.24: By perfecting friendliness to all, one gains moral and emotional strength.
This event is free for everyone and will take place on Oct 1, 2022 from 10:00 – 11:15 AM Pacific.
It is not necessary to have attended the previous sutra talks. However, you can find the recordings, slides, and graphics for these talks here.
Joignez-vous à nous pour notre troisième et dernière conversation sur les sutras de la série où Leslie Hogya, Judi Mirus et Sarah Bertucci aborderont le sutra III, verset 24 : En perfectionnant l’amabilité envers tous, on acquiert une force morale et émotionnelle.
Cet événement est gratuit pour tous et aura lieu le 1er octobre 2022 de 10 h à 11 h 15, heure du Pacifique.
Cliquez ici pour vous inscrire.
Il n’est pas nécessaire d’avoir assisté aux précédentes conversations sur les sutras. Cependant, vous pouvez trouver les enregistrements, les diapositives et les graphiques de ces conversations ici.
Annual General Meeting
Sunday, October 23, 2022
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST
The 2022 IYAC/ACYI Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) will convene online, Sunday October 23 from 1400-1600 hrs. EST. We encourage all members to attend, ask questions, and vote.
Please make sure that you are logged in, then click here to register for the 2022 IYAC/ACYI AGM. After you register, you will receive an email from Zoom with your unique link to join the AGM.
The Board works in the best interests of IYAC/ACYI and seeks the membership’s views and input on all the matters to be decided at the AGM. Any Member who is not able to attend the AGM, and who wishes to cast an advance proxy vote for any resolution, should contact Jane Kruse at jane.kruse@me.com
All business conducted at the AGM is considered Special Business except the consideration of the Financial Statements and the Election of Directors. The Board is required to state the nature of any Special Business in sufficient detail to permit a member to form a reasoned judgement on that business.
To access the various AGM documents, log in to your account on the IYAC/ACYI website at www.iyengaryogacanada.com and look in the Members’ Section, under the Documents tab, for the list of AGM documents in the category “2022 AGM”. Links to the documents were also provided in the ‘Notice of AGM’ email sent to all members on September 30.
“I think it’s a very interesting subject to use yoga to explore the connections between body and mind.” – Eyal Shifroni
World renowned senior teacher and author of Props for Yoga and the Psychophysical Lab, returns to Calgary! A unique learning opportunity to study in-person with Eyal Shifroni, known for his creative and innovative practice style.
In this workshop we will look the relationship between practice and stilling the mind. What is the nature of consciousness? How does insight develop? The weekend will include asanas and pranayama, interwoven with yoga philosophy principles.
For yoga practitioners, teachers and trainees of all traditions. One year of yoga practice recommended.
September 23-25
Friday: 6:30-9pm mt (mountain time)
Saturday: 9:00-11:30am, 12:30-3:00pm mt
Sunday: 9:00-11:30am mt
$315 cad (includes 5% gst)
Early bird pricing = $283.50 (includes 5% gst) on until August 23
Use promo code EYALPROMO at the checkout to receive the early bird rate
Eyal Shifroni has been practicing since 1978 and teaching iyengar yoga since 1985. He directs the Iyengar Yoga Center of Zichron-ya’akov in Israel and conducts yoga workshops in Israel and around the world. As one of the most senior teachers in Israel, Eyal is active in the IYAI (Iyengar Yoga association of israel). He conducts teacher training courses and has taken an active part in the assessment of new teachers.
“The antaratmic dimension of Iyengar Yoga: A holistic and inclusive practice of Body, Mind and Soul to heal in the post COVID aftermath.” Fr Joe
Rev. Fr. Joseph H Pereira is the Founder of the Kripa Foundation, which is devoted to the care, support and rehabilitation of those affected by Chemical Dependency and HIV & AIDS.
Most cherished of all Academic achievements, is his decades of involvement with Yoga, first as a patient, pupil and practitioner, then in later years as a Certified Trainer and in recent decades as a friend, associate and an International Mentor of the Guruji B K S Iyengar School of Yoga, Pune. This involvement is so extensive that the holistic component of Kripa care has been strengthened by the gift of self-knowledge through sets of Yoga practices developed by Guruji B.K.S. Iyengar. Fr Joe carries this message with him and delivers it to all who ask for it, during his national and international travels.
USD $70 full workshop // USD$40 drop-inCAD $100 full workshop // CAD$50 drop-inDonations support ongoing Kripa Foundation Iyengar Yoga™in the Greater Toronto & Hamilton Area. Cheque, cash, or e-transfer to sunseedyog@icloud.com at workshop. All levels, hybrid workshop with in-person and online participation via Zoom.”
Join us on the West Coast of Vancouver Island in beautiful Sooke, BC. The pleasant harbourside village provides a tranquil refuge from the bustle of city life.
This retreat format asks us to meet ourselves through sustained practice, sequenced to progressively open the body through concentrated effort and awareness. In the yoga sutras of Patanjali, it’s explained that yoga practice should consist of effort or action, self study and surrender or letting go. He goes on by saying that practice should be for long periods of time, uninterrupted and practiced with love and respect. As yoga practitioners we all face starting, stopping, and restarting, irregularity and procrastination. In these practice intensives we aim to create daily structure, high quality Iyengar instruction and a supportive atmosphere and community.
Week 1: Restoration, Recuperation & Foundations
Monday, July 4 – Saturday, July 9, 2022
Week 2: Level 2-3-4 Practice Intensive
Monday, July 11 – Saturday, July 16, 2022
“Approach the practice like a lab. A place you come to study.” -Eyal Shifroni
Looking to get creative and get further benefits from your yoga practice? Or to expand your knowledge of prop use? This workshop is for you! Explore the benefits of yoga in an innovative and effective way from a world-renowned Iyengar yoga teacher and author of Props for Yoga.
July 17 &18, 2022
$315 cad (includes 5% gst)
Early bird pricing = $283.50 (includes 5% gst)) on until June 29
Use promo code EYALPROMO at the checkout to receive the early bird rate
Eyal Shifroni has been practicing since 1978 and teaching iyengar yoga since 1985. He directs the Iyengar Yoga Center of Zichron-ya’akov in Israel and conducts yoga workshops in Israel and around the world. As one of the most senior teachers in Israel, Eyal is active in the IYAI (Iyengar Yoga association of israel). He conducts teacher training courses and has taken an active part in the assessment of new teachers.
“I think it’s a very interesting subject to use yoga to explore the connections between body and mind.” – Eyal Shifroni
World renowned senior teacher and author of Props for Yoga and the Psychophysical Lab, returns to Calgary! A unique learning opportunity to study in-person with Eyal Shifroni, known for his creative and innovative practice style.
In this workshop we will look the relationship between practice and stilling the mind. What is the nature of consciousness? How does insight develop? The weekend will include asanas and pranayama, interwoven with yoga philosophy principles.
For yoga practitioners, teachers and trainees of all traditions. One year of yoga practice recommended.
July 22-24
Friday: 6:30-9pm mt (mountain time)
Saturday: 9:00-11:30am, 12:30-3:00pm mt
Sunday: 9:00-11:30am mt
$315 cad (includes 5% gst)
Early bird pricing = $283.50 (includes 5% gst) on until June 29
Use promo code EYALPROMO at the checkout to receive the early bird rate
Eyal Shifroni has been practicing since 1978 and teaching iyengar yoga since 1985. He directs the Iyengar Yoga Center of Zichron-ya’akov in Israel and conducts yoga workshops in Israel and around the world. As one of the most senior teachers in Israel, Eyal is active in the IYAI (Iyengar Yoga association of israel). He conducts teacher training courses and has taken an active part in the assessment of new teachers.
After two years of online workshops, world-renowned senior Iyengar yoga teacher Eyal Shifroni returns to Calgary! Eyal’s unique approach to the practice brings together his many years of experience along with creativity, innovation and an underpinning of yoga philosophy. Explore ways to deepen our practice and find inspiration, adapting for our needs and helping our students with common challenges.
An incredible opportunity – not to be missed.
For certified Iyengar yoga teachers and teacher trainees.
July 25 & 26
Monday & Tuesday
9:00-11:30am, 12:30-3:00pm MT
$315 cad (includes 5% gst)
Early bird pricing = $283.50 (includes 5% gst) on until June 29
Use promo code EYALPROMO at the checkout to receive the early bird rate
Eyal Shifroni has been practicing since 1978 and teaching iyengar yoga since 1985. He directs the Iyengar Yoga Center of Zichron-ya’akov in Israel and conducts yoga workshops in Israel and around the world. As one of the most senior teachers in Israel, Eyal is active in the IYAI (Iyengar Yoga association of israel). He conducts teacher training courses and has taken an active part in the assessment of new teachers.
Looking to get creative and get further benefits from your yoga practice? Or to expand your knowledge of prop use? This workshop is for you! Explore the benefits of yoga in an innovative and effective way from a world-renowned Iyengar yoga teacher and author of Props for Yoga.
What this weekend of practice & learning offers:
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experience a window into eyal’s practice style and his creative exploration of prop use to accessing the asanas in new and interesting ways
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explore the healing aspects of the practice for injured, stiff and sore areas
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improve your postural alignment and awareness
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learn tools to make your practice more effective and fun, personalizing the prop set-ups that work best for your body
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improve your flexibility, strength and balance
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find calm, recuperation and inspiration to take into your daily living
Friday, September 30 – Sunday, October 2
Friday | 6:30-9pm
Saturday / Sunday | 9:00-11:30am, 1:00-3:30pm
$315 cad (includes 5% gst)
Early bird pricing = $283.50 (includes 5% gst) on until August 30
Use promo code EYALTORONTO at the checkout to receive the early bird rate
Eyal Shifroni has been practicing since 1978 and teaching iyengar yoga since 1985. He directs the Iyengar Yoga Center of Zichron-ya’akov in Israel and conducts yoga workshops in Israel and around the world. As one of the most senior teachers in Israel, Eyal is active in the IYAI (Iyengar Yoga association of israel). He conducts teacher training courses and has taken an active part in the assessment of new teachers.
Finish your summer holidays with a 5 day – all levels – Iyengar Yoga Sadhana in the Garden City!
Asana, Pranayama and Philosophy
August 29-September 2 from 9:30am – 12:30pm PT
$299 in-studio; $150 on-line; $36/on-line drop in
Join Lauren and Ty, two of Victoria’s long time nationally certified teachers who are well versed in retreat trainings. Register: (250) 386-9642 iyoga@telus.net
Personalized practice tools to help you FEEL BETTER!
Essential Practices for Health & Vitality: A Course with Sharoni Fixler
Would you like:
+help with stiff, sore or injured areas, or
+to optimize your flexibility, strength and alignment to support active and healthy living? or,
+to soothe your nerves and promote recovery?
These essential practices will help you target important areas of the body to help you feel better! We will explore practical tools that can be used daily and personalized for your needs. All levels welcome!
Includes:
+a sequence for each session that you can use at home
+a recordings of each session available for 5 days
In Person & Live Onilne
Saturday, June 4: Neck & Shoulders
Saturday, June 11: Hips, Knees & Feet
Saturday, June 18: Lower Back
Saturday, June 25: Deep Recuperation
$50+ gst Per Session
$160+gst Full Course
Personalized practice tools to help you FEEL BETTER!
Essential Practices for Health & Vitality: A Course with Sharoni Fixler
Would you like:
+help with stiff, sore or injured areas, or
+to optimize your flexibility, strength and alignment to support active and healthy living? or,
+to soothe your nerves and promote recovery?
These essential practices will help you target important areas of the body to help you feel better! We will explore practical tools that can be used daily and personalized for your needs. All levels welcome!
Includes:
+a sequence for each session that you can use at home
+a recordings of each session available for 5 days
In Person & Live Onilne
Saturday, June 4: Neck & Shoulders
Saturday, June 11: Hips, Knees & Feet
Saturday, June 18: Lower Back
Saturday, June 25: Deep Recuperation
$50+ gst Per Session
$160+gst Full Course
Personalized practice tools to help you FEEL BETTER!
Essential Practices for Health & Vitality: A Course with Sharoni Fixler
Would you like:
+help with stiff, sore or injured areas, or
+to optimize your flexibility, strength and alignment to support active and healthy living? or,
+to soothe your nerves and promote recovery?
These essential practices will help you target important areas of the body to help you feel better! We will explore practical tools that can be used daily and personalized for your needs. All levels welcome!
Includes:
+a sequence for each session that you can use at home
+a recordings of each session available for 5 days
In Person & Live Onilne
Saturday, June 4: Neck & Shoulders
Saturday, June 11: Hips, Knees & Feet
Saturday, June 18: Lower Back
Saturday, June 25: Deep Recuperation
$50+ gst Per Session
$160+gst Full Course
In this workshop we will explore asanas to create symmetry in the body and steadiness in the mind. Basic breath practice will be included to quieten the nervous system and connect with the internal body. When working with scoliosis we learn ways to be sensitive to the asymmetries in the body and to deal with them intelligently and compassionately. Melissa Perehudoff is a Level 3 teacher who has used Iyengar Yoga to improve symmetry, balance, awareness and freedom in her body with scoliosis.
NOTE: THIS WORKSHOP IS NOT SUITABLE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SEVERE BACK CONDITIONS. SOME YOGA EXPERIENCE IS RECOMMENDED. PLEASE CONTACT MELISSA IF YOU ARE CURIOUS IF THIS WORKSHOP IS SUITABLE FOR YOU.
IYAC / ACYI is hosting the first online Community Iyengar Yoga Practice and all members are invited!
Practice virtually at your own pace with your colleagues with a “target pose” in mind.
Participants are invited to log into Zoom up to one hour in advance to find out the “target pose”, which will be posted, and to prepare a 1-hour yoga practice, with this pose in mind. Plan a balanced practice at your own level that suits your own conditions and capabilities, leading to the “target pose”. Two senior Iyengar teachers, Leslie Hogya and Sarah Bertucci will be present to offer guidance, if needed.
· When preparing your practice plan, if the “target pose” is a pose that you have not been taught, consider what poses could lead towards the “target pose”
· All participants will be on screen via Zoom, and can view the other participants
· Participants are invited to ask clarifying questions of the hosts if any doubts arise
DATE: Saturday, June 18, 2022 – 10 am to 11:30 am PST (1 pm EST).
The Zoom link will open at 9 am PST and the “target pose” will be posted
FEE: Offered free of charge to all IYAC members.
Join Rajvi Mehta as she ‘visits’ Canada for the first time. Scientist, researcher, author, editor of Yoga Rahasya. Rajvi has been a long time student of BKS Iyengar and all the family. Her soul searching book, Imagine If, brings to light her thoughtful compassionate approach. Join us in an all levels, dynamic event.
Friday June 3 and Saturday June 4. 5:30-7:30 PM PACIFIC TIME
Call 250-386-9642
For Certified Iyengar Yoga Teachers & Apprentices*
AUG 8-12 Online everyday 12:30 to 3 pm PT
Join Ann Kilbertus and Louie Ettling for this week long virtual experience.
This tradition of summer intensives for teachers was started decades ago at the Victoria YMCA with Shirley Daventry French. It has evolved and supported the practice of many Canadian teachers over the last 30 years.
As uncertainties continue in the world, we are carrying on with a virtual intensive this year. We will practice, interact, and respond as we explore Yoga through the path of questions.
We invite you to join us as colleagues for this unique opportunity to explore Ashtanga Yoga in the tradition of BKS Iyengar.
LOUIE ETTLING and ANN KILBERTUS are experienced Canadian teachers who started their studies of Iyengar Yoga in the early 80’s. They have travelled to Pune regularly since the 90’s and continue to be involved in the mentorship and assessment of teachers across Canada.
Registration is NOW OPEN.
To register, phone 250-386-9642
*(min. 2 yrs. with a mentor)
RIMYI will be celebrating Hanuman Jayanti on Saturday, 16th April 2022!
Iyengar yoga can help transform your posture, your fitness, your overall health and bring calmness, steadiness and JOY into your life.
Join Deanna to learn how accessible practices can benefit you. Experience a clear and systematic approach to yoga that meets you where you’re at. Explore basic principles of practice, props and philosophy and experience the potency and immediate benefits of Iyengar yoga!
A recording of this session and a sequence for home practice will be sent to all participants to view for 5 days after the workshop.
Students of all levels are welcome!
Saturday, May 14 | 2:00-4:00pm MT
In-Person & Live Online
$40+gst
What does core stability really mean? How can the practice 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 Iyengar yoga can create strength, softness and space to bring health to your pelvic floor, abdomen and lower back, while promoting a healthy alignment of the spine. Let’s get centered!
Beginners and experienced students / teachers are welcome.
Includes a recording of the session (available for 5 days) and a sequence handout for home practice.
Saturday, April 30 | 2-4pm MT
In-Person or Live Online
$40+gst
Personalized practice tools to help you FEEL BETTER!
Essential Practices for Health & Vitality: A Course with Sharoni Fixler
Would you like:
+help with stiff, sore or injured areas, or
+to optimize your flexibility, strength and alignment to support active and healthy living? or,
+to soothe your nerves and promote recovery?
These essential practices will help you target important areas of the body to help you feel better! We will explore practical tools that can be used daily and personalized for your needs. All levels welcome!
Includes:
+a sequence for each session that you can use at home
+a recordings of each session available for 5 days
In Person & Live Onilne
Saturday, June 4: Neck & Shoulders
Saturday, June 11: Hips, Knees & Feet
Saturday, June 18: Lower Back
Saturday, June 25: Deep Recuperation
$50+ gst Per Session
$160+gst Full Course
Feeling sluggish? Ready to get back to living? Put a Spring in Your Step!
Yoga for Vibrant Living: A Weekend Practice with Sharoni Fixler
“Love, labour and laugh” -BKS Iyengar
Put a Spring in your Step! After two years it’s time to get back to the fullness of a vibrant life. Yoga is part of living well and living well is Yoga. Dig into a weekend of shared practice. Openings, postures and breathwork to tap into the power of the practice: invoking strength, joy, zest and dynamism.
All levels of students welcome.
May 27-29
Friday | 7:00-9:00pm MT
Saturday / Sunday | 9:00am-Noon MT
In Person & Online
Chai served after each session for in-person participants
$160+gst (autopay members receive 10% off)
Early Bird Pricing = $144+gst on until April 27
Looking to get creative and get further benefits from your yoga practice? Or to expand your knowledge of prop use? this workshop is for you!
Props are an essential part of your wellbeing toolbox. They can take your body and mind to new places.
Unlock your practice potential with this workshop from a world-renowned Iyengar yoga teacher and author of Props for Yoga.
Friday session: support with bolsters & blankets
Saturday session: fun with the yoga chair
Sunday session: belts & bricks essentials
*Eyal will be donating 20% of his earnings to support Ukrainian refugees. Your participation in this event is also supporting a great cause!
$189 cad (includes 5% gst)
Living in De-light Series: Kelowna Yoga House is celebrating 20 years of offering Iyengar yoga. Join us in a series of monthly online or in-studio mini-workshops from January to June 2022, taught by previous visiting workshop teachers.
May workshop is with Marlene Miller, Level 3 teacher, called Balance: Evenness is Harmony. In this workshop we will explore movement to and from balance. “One has to find the median line of each asana so that energy is properly distributed. This is how dynamic extension and expansion allow you to find balance and live more fully in the present through your body.” BKS Iyengar
This is an all levels workshop open to everyone. A recording is available for one week after the workshop for all participants.
In celebration of Kelowna Yoga House’s 20th anniversary we are hosting a series of monthly online mini-workshops from January to June 2022. We are inviting previous workshop teachers to once again share their wisdom with us. Join Ann Kilbertus, Level 3 teacher to explore the practice of yoga as a living philosophy. The students will be guided through an experience of sensing, perceiving and acting from a firm foundation in all categories of asana practice.
Prerequisite: participants should understand how to set up for and be in Salamba Sarvangasana or an alternative pose
Join us for our second sutra talk where Leslie Hogya, Judi Mirus and Sarah Bertucci discuss Contentment (sutra II, verse 32).
This event is free for everyone and will take place on April 23, 2022 from 10:00 – 11:15 AM Pacific.
Click here to register.
How to cultivate joy and other virtues? Begin with contentment.
In the first sutra talk, Cultivating Joy and Other Virtues in an Uncertain World, we explored the four virtues: friendliness, compassion, joy and equanimity from sutra 1, verse 33. It is not necessary to have been at the first talk, but here are the recording and the slides if you are interested. The graphic from the first sutra talk can be downloaded here.
In this second sutra talk, we will dig a little deeper into identifying some tools for cultivating these four virtues with a focus on contentment.
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Joignez-vous à nous pour notre deuxième discussion sur le sutra, au cours de laquelle Leslie Hogya, Judi Mirus et Sarah Bertucci aborderont le thème du contentement (sutra II, verset 32).
Cet événement est gratuit pour tous et aura lieu le 23 avril 2022, de 10 h à 11 h 15, heure du Pacifique.
Cliquez ici pour vous inscrire.
Comment cultiver la joie et les autres vertus? Commencez par le contentement.
Dans la première discussion sur le sutra, Cultiver la joie et les autres vertus dans un monde incertain, nous avons exploré les quatre vertus du sutra 1, verset 33 : l’amabilité, la compassion, la joie et l’équanimité. Il n’est pas nécessaire d’avoir assisté à la première discussion, mais en voici l’enregistrement et les diapositives si cela vous intéresse. L’image de la première discussion sur le sutra peut être téléchargée ici.
Dans cette deuxième conversation sur le sutra, nous allons approfondir l’identification de certains outils permettant de cultiver ces quatre vertus en mettant l’accent sur le contentement.
Over the past two years, many have become ill or know someone who has been ill with one of the CoVid variants. We have all heard of and many have experienced the lingering effects. Fr Joe Pereira, senior Iyengar teacher will lead a two-day workshop of asana intended to boost immunity and support recovery.
Online, a recording is available for 10 days
March 26th & 27th, Saturday & Sunday
6 to 8 AM PST
$88.00 Canadian
Sunday Sadhana with Ann and Adia
- Dive deeper into Abhijata’s teachings in Pune, Florida, Mexico and online
- Join online with your yoga community for practice, discussion and reflection
- Sunday, April 10 from 10am-12:30pm PT
$30/pay what you can. To register call (250) 386-9642 during office hours.
A one month series of weekly yoga classes with Devki Desai
Devki Desai is an Iyengar Yoga teacher from Pune who began her studies of yoga in 1988 under the tutelage of BKS Iyengar, Geetaji and Prashantji. She has taught at RIMYI for more than twenty years and is a well-known worldwide. Devki’s students often comment on her ability to beautifully incorporate the philosophy of Patanjali, the precision and discipline of the Iyengar practice, and the energy of youthfulness.
A one month series of weekly yoga classes with Devki Desai
Devki Desai is an Iyengar Yoga teacher from Pune who began her studies of yoga in 1988 under the tutelage of BKS Iyengar, Geetaji and Prashantji. She has taught at RIMYI for more than twenty years and is a well-known worldwide. Devki’s students often comment on her ability to beautifully incorporate the philosophy of Patanjali, the precision and discipline of the Iyengar practice, and the energy of youthfulness.
A one month series of weekly yoga classes with Devki Desai
Devki Desai is an Iyengar Yoga teacher from Pune who began her studies of yoga in 1988 under the tutelage of BKS Iyengar, Geetaji and Prashantji. She has taught at RIMYI for more than twenty years and is a well-known worldwide. Devki’s students often comment on her ability to beautifully incorporate the philosophy of Patanjali, the precision and discipline of the Iyengar practice, and the energy of youthfulness.
A one month series of weekly yoga classes with Devki Desai
Devki Desai is an Iyengar Yoga teacher from Pune who began her studies of yoga in 1988 under the tutelage of BKS Iyengar, Geetaji and Prashantji. She has taught at RIMYI for more than twenty years and is a well-known worldwide. Devki’s students often comment on her ability to beautifully incorporate the philosophy of Patanjali, the precision and discipline of the Iyengar practice, and the energy of youthfulness.
Dear Teaching Members and Apprentices,
Registration is officially open for this year’s Professional Development event, Exploring Asanas.
The intention of the session is to collectively explore challenging asanas and highlight accessible approaches for both practicing and if appropriate for you, teaching these poses. Please be prepared to practice, share and learn with your peers.
As this will be an online event, we plan to use breakout rooms as part of the format. In order to properly plan and organize these sessions, advanced registration is required. Please RSVP no later than Monday May 2nd by clicking this link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrc-GrpjgsGdMIm85MO9X2kqsyEddgcDr0
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with the zoom link.
DATE: Saturday May 14th
TIME: 2:30 PM EST, 1:30 PM CST, 11:30 PST
DURATION: 2.5 hours
Please note that this is a free event exclusively for IYAC/ACYI teaching members and apprentices.
Because of the interactive nature of this event, it will not be recorded.
We hope you can join us live-online!
On behalf of IYAC/ACYI’s Professional Development Committee,
Lori Berenz & Stephanie Tencer
Sunday Sadhana with Leslie Hogya and Louie Ettling
- Focus on the effect of memory in yoga sadhana
- Online with your yoga community
- Sunday, March 13 from 10am-12:30pm
$30/pay what you can. To register call (250) 386-9642 during office hours.
In celebration of our 20th anniversary, Kelowna Yoga House is hosting a series of monthly on-line or in-studio mini-workshops from January to June 2022. We are inviting pervious workshop teachers to once again share their wisdom with us. Join us in March with Deborah Lomond, Senior teacher from Nova Scotia who will be teaching in person in Kelowna. As a founding member of Kelowna Yoga House we are grateful to have Deborah offer us this workshop taking us from Stability to Lightness. The practice of yogasana for the sake of health, to keep fit or to maintain flexibility is a legitimate place to begin but it is not the end. Even in simple asanas, one is experiencing the three levels of the quest: the external quest, which brings firmness of the body, the internal quest, which brings steadiness of intelligence and the innermost quest which brings benevolence of spirit. Join Deborah for this delightful morning of yoga. Prerequisite: one year of experience and ability to set up for Sarvangasana. Please bring your own mat and proof of vaccination.
A one month series of weekly yoga classes with Devki Desai
Devki Desai is an Iyengar Yoga teacher from Pune who began her studies of yoga in 1988 under the tutelage of BKS Iyengar, Geetaji and Prashantji. She has taught at RIMYI for more than twenty years and is a well-known worldwide. Devki’s students often comment on her ability to beautifully incorporate the philosophy of Patanjali, the precision and discipline of the Iyengar practice, and the energy of youthfulness.
When we are able to find our autonomy in the I thou relationship of the in-dwelling spirit we are at peace. Fr Joe reminds us to be compassionate to ourselves as well as others.
Fr Joe Periera is a senior Iyengar yoga teacher and at 79 this year he is our beloved inspiration and guiding grace in our relationship with a long lineage. From Krishnamacharya, through BKS Iyengar, and now through Fr Joe, the light of yoga shines. Fr Joe has called BKS Iyengar his right hand and Mother Teresa his left, mentored by both he brings us his unique heart-centered teaching.
This workshop covers three days and includes Asana, Restorative, Pranayama
February 25th, 26th, 27th
6AM to 8AM Pacific Time
Find your time zone here:
https://dateful.com/time-zone-converter
A recording is available for 10 days following the workshop.
Bellur Iyengar Yoga Center Presenting Online Yoga Sessions by Sunita Iyengar
Dates: February 10-13, 2022
Times each day
8:30 – 10:30 am (AST)
7:30 – 9:30am (EST)
5:30 – 7:30 am (MST)
4:30 – 6:30 am (PST)
6:00 – 8:00 pm (India)
For more information and to register please click here.
Kelowna Yoga House is excited to offer a series of monthly online mini-workshops to celebrate our 20th anniversary as an Iyengar yoga centre in Kelowna. In February our very own teacher Krisna Zawaduk, Level 3, will offer a 3 hour workshop on Urdhva Dhanurasana. Achieving the full pose is not a requirement for the workshop, but no shoulder or back injuries please and not suitable during menses. Minimum 1 year Iyengar Yoga experience.
Are your shoulders and neck tight or sore from spending time in front of a computer or a phone – or just months of hunching against the winter weather?
Join us for a 2-hour online workshop to gain mobility and release shoulder and neck tension. Whether you’re new to yoga or have practiced for years, you’ll also come away with ideas for continuing this practice at home, building a strong, stable posture.
Dr. Edwin Bryant, professor of Indic studies at Rutgers U and Iyengar yogi will Discourse on the subject of Desire as found in the Bhagavad Gita and Yoga Sutras. Lecture and Q&A
Edwin’s translation of the Yoga Sutras is frequently found in Iyengar yoga studios and is presently working on a translation of the Bhagavad Gītā. Edwin studies in the Bhakti Tradition.
Saturday and Sunday, April 2nd & 3rd
8:30 AM to 11:30 AM Pacific Time
Find your time zone here https://dateful.com/time-zone-converter
A recording will be available for 10 days following
2022 Haida Gwaii Iyengar Yoga Summer Retreat with Louie Ettling
3 or 7 day retreat: Aug 26 – Aug 28 or Aug 26 – Sep 1, 2022 (off-islanders arrive Aug 25 and depart Sep 2)
Costs for off-islanders: $2100 (tax included). This amount includes full accommodation, three meals per day, as well as 35 hours of yoga.
Costs for islanders: $800 (tax included) for 7 days of yoga or $500 (tax included) for 3 days of yoga. Islanders can arrange meals and accommodation with Cacilia, should they want to.
Daily schedule
8:00 am – 9:00 am Pranayama/meditation
9:00 am – 10:00 am Light Breakfast
10:00 am – 12:00 pm Asana class
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Lunch
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Asana class
For more information please click here
Welcome in 2022 with the compassion of Fr Joe Iyengar Yoga. It’s another year demanding fortitude, patience, and resilience. Our yoga cultivates the equanimity required for these times. Fr Joe reminds us to be compassionate to ourselves as well as others.
Fr Joe Periera is a senior Iyengar yoga teacher and at 79 this year he is our beloved inspiration and guiding grace in our relationship with a long lineage. From Krishnamacharya, through BKS Iyengar, and now through Fr Joe, the light of yoga shines. Fr Joe has called BKS Iyengar his right hand and Mother Teresa his left, mentored by both he brings us his unique heart-centered teaching.
This workshop covers three days and includes Asana, Restorative, Pranayama
January 28th, 29th, 30th
6AM to 8AM Pacific Time
A recording is available for 10 days following the workshop.
Join us for an opportunity to explore the yoga sutras! Leslie Hogya, Sarah Bertucci and Judi Mirus will discuss Sutra I. 33. This free event for the Iyengar community will be held on January 22, 2022 from 10 AM – 11:15 AM PST. Click here to register. Maitri – FriendlinessKaruna – CompassionMudita – JoyUpeksam – indifference Please note that this talk will be recorded and posted on our website. We are looking forward to seeing you! Linda ShevloffIYAC/ACYI President
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Joignez-vous à nous pour profiter d’une occasion d’explorer les yoga sutras! Leslie Hogya, Sarah Bertucci et Judi Mirus discuteront du Sutra I. 33. Cet événement gratuit pour la communauté Iyengar aura lieu le 22 janvier 2022 de 10 h à 11 h 15 HNP. Cliquez ici pour vous inscrire Maitri – gentillesseKaruna – compassionMudita – joieUpeksam – indifférence Veuillez noter que cette discussion sera enregistrée et publiée sur notre site Web. Au plaisir de vous y voir! Linda ShevloffPrésidente, IYAC/ACYI
Be deeply inspired by this brilliant teacher.
The Centre is honoured to host Jawahar Bangera, a direct student of B.K.S. Iyengar. In 1984, he accompanied Guruji on a western Canada and U.S. tour. Based in Mumbai, he teaches worldwide and is a trustee of the Light on Yoga Research Trust and partner in Yog, which among other things publishes Yoga Rahasya. Mr. Bangera’s years of dedicated practice and study have helped make him a teacher who inspires us to move deeper into our understanding of Iyengar yoga.
Join us:
- All Levels Workshop – knowledge of Sarvangasana or an alternative required.
- Online – recording available for one week after.
- Fri Feb 4 from 5-7pm and Sat Feb 5 from 5-7:30 Pacific time.
To register, phone (250) 386-9642 during office hours.
Puerto Vallarta Retreat Experience | Live Online
Thursday, March 3 – Sunday, March 6, 2022
Bring the Puerto Vallarta Retreat Intensive experience to your home!
Includes:
+15 hours of openings, traditional postures and breath work
+Optional Mexican cooking class
+Optional Kirtan Music & Chanting
+PVRI welcome package mailed to your home (register by February 5 to receive) which includes: recipes and grocery shopping list, retreat information, a chai tea blend to enjoy on each retreat day and a 2022 retreat t-shirt
+Recordings of the practice portion and cooking class, available for 5 days
*For students with 1 year of regular practice in the Iyengar method or practitioners of an alternate method who would like to discover the Iyengar tradition
Schedule
Thursday, March 3
Restorative Asana | 7:00-9:00pm MT
Friday, March 4
Asana & Pranayama | 8:00-11:00am MT
Asana | 4:00-6:00pm MT
Saturday, March 5
Asana & Pranayama | 8:00-11:00am MT
Mexican Cooking Class | 5:30-6:30pm MT
Kirtan | 7:00-8:00pm MT
Sunday, March 6
Asana & Pranayama | 8:00-11:00am MT
Asana | 4:00-6:00pm MT
Finding a sense of direction in the practice of asana and pranayama with Ann Kilbertus, March 18 – 20, 2022 at the Ukrainian Hall in East Vancouver.
Friday: 5:30 – 7:30 pm (teacher focused segment)
Saturday: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm, lunch break, 2:30-4:30 pm
Sunday: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
A rare opportunity to study with a world-renowned senior Iyengar yoga teacher and a close disciple of BKS Iyengar over multiple sessions. This course will be a practical exploration into pranayama techniques. Each session will begin with asanas that lay the groundwork for deep, inward practice.
Don’t miss out on this exceptional practice and learning experience!
*1 year of Iyengar yoga practice is recommended
*each session will be recorded and available to registered participants for 5 days
*we ensure our virtual offerings are high-quality + community-driven
6 Sessions | Saturdays
February 5, 12, 19
March 12, 19, 26
7:30-9:30am MT (Calgary Time) daily
You’re invited to join us to study with world-renowned teacher and author Eyal Shifroni for a weekend focusing on self-support for common disturbances that reveal themselves in our practice and living. Learn ways of working with stiffness/pain in the lower back, neck, shoulders and hips. This is a continuation from his previous workshop on therapy principles, all are welcome.
Friday January 28 – Sunday January 30
9:30am-12:00pm MT (mountain time) daily
Friday | Session Focus: Lower Back
Saturday | Session Focus: Neck & Shoulders (continued from previous workshop)
Sunday | Session Focus: Hips
Recordings available. Register here: https://www.yogadna.org/onlineevents/p/therapy-principles-with-eyal-shifroni
*Jawahar Bangera** from India returning in March for an online workshop: Contact Karen
Friday March 4, Saturday 5, Sunday 6, 2022; 7:30-10am ET each day plus 1 hour Q & A Sunday 10-11am
(For international queries: IST Indian Standard Time is GMT 12:30-3pm +5:30 hours or 6pm-8:30pm IST)
Fee: Early bird fee before February 17: $165 + hst 21.45= $186.45
After February 17: $190 + hst 24.70= $214.70
In celebration of Kelowna Yoga House’s 20th anniversary, we are inviting previous visiting teachers to teach a series of monthly workshops. Jawahar Bangera has agreed to teach our first workshop online in January.
Workshop schedule: Fri. Jan. 21 5:00-7:00 PST and Sat. Jan. 22 5:00-7:30 PST. A recording is available for registrants for one week after the workshop.
Cancellation policy: Jan. 17: full refund. After Jan. 17, registrant will receive a credit for the amount of the the workshop fee to their KYH Mindbody account.
Cost: $94.50 for members; $126 for non-members
Geetaji’s class of November 6, 2006, conducted by Abhijata Iyengar.
December 7, 2021
8:30 – 10:30 am (AST)
7:30 – 9:30am (EST)
5:30 – 7:30 am (MST)
4:30 – 6:30 am (PST)
6:00 – 8:00 pm (India)
For more information and to register click HERE.
We are very happy to announce an online yoga program by Sri Prashant S. Iyengar from Dec. 11–14, 2021, webcasting from B.K.S. Iyengar International Yoga Center – Bellur.
Subject: Tracing roots of Guruji’s yoga in yoga sutra and classical texts.
Dates/Times: December 11 – 14, 2021
Each day
8:30 – 10:30 am (AST)
7:30 – 9:30am (EST)
5:30 – 7:30 am (MST)
4:30 – 6:30 am (PST)
6:00 – 8:00 pm (India)
Eligibility: Minimum 3 years of Iyengar Yoga practice.
Additional details:
Prashantji teaches in English, and translation is not provided. Basic knowledge of Iyengar Yoga and at least three years of practice is required. We welcome everyone meeting these requirements to this event.
Private recordings of the event are not allowed.
No refunds will be given.
“Let us focus only on practice. This year, as a symbol of our togetherness, there will be no fees charged for this course. ” – Abhijata Iyengar
Yoganusasanam 2021 will be conducted between December 15 and December 18 by Abhijata Iyengar.
Each day
9:00 – 10:30 am (AST)
8:00 – 9:30am (EST)
6:00 – 7:30 am (MST)
5:00 – 6:30 am (PST)
6:30 – 8:00 pm (India)
For more information and to register click HERE.
Fr Joe: With Gratitude comes Grace in Yoga
This could easily be named with Grace comes gratitude. The two are so entwined. As we entwine our limbs in yoga and find gratitude in community, practice, and our personal healing.
Fr Joe Periera is a senior Iyengar yoga teacher and at 79 this year he is our beloved inspiration and guiding grace in our relationship with a long lineage. From Krishnamacharya, through BKS Iyengar, and now through Fr Joe, the light of yoga shines. Fr Joe has called BKS Iyengar his right hand and Mother Teresa his left, mentored by both he brings us his unique heart-centered teaching.
This workshop covers three days and includes Asana, Restorative, Pranayama
November 19th – 21st
6AM to 8AM Pacific Time
Find your time zone here:
https://dateful.com/time-zone-converter
A recording is available for 10 days following the workshop.
Online Q&A session with Prashant Iyengar
Dear Member,
Please see the following message from RIMYI regarding an online Q&A session with Prashant Iyengar.
Linda Shevloff IYAC/ACYI President
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Dear Student,
On account of Patanjali Jayanti, we will have an online Q & A session with Prashant Iyengar on our official YouTube channel.
PATANJALI JAYANTI 2021
Tuesday, November 2nd, 2021 9:00 AM (IST)
(Monday, November 1st, 2021 11:30 PM (EDT))
Watch live on YouTube (IyengarYoga Official)
Looking forward to seeing you all!
Regards,
RIMYI, Pune
We’re honoured to host Ann to share her knowledge with us again! Ann’s virtual workshop is for
everyone interested in understanding how to practice using āsana in supported ways for deeper
effects, after the menstrual cycle. Participants should understand how to set up for and be in
salamba sarvangasana or alternative.
How we practice āsana depends on why we are practicing. After the menstrual cycle, we transition
into a fuller practice including twisting and inversions, with fewer supports. Ann will share practical
ideas for how to hold the intelligence and move forward from more limited asana practices given for
menses, fatigue or minor ailments. Principles of working wisely can be cultivated by one and all.
Ann found her way into these practices slowly and sensitively, and through personal adversity. In
this workshop she will continue to share some of the insights she has learned over the years.
Whatever your gender or reproductive stage of life, the understanding that comes from working
wisely within different categories of asana can bring valuable insights to personal practice.
Ann Kilbertus began her Iyengar yoga studies in the 1980s. She made her first of many journeys to
Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute Pune, India in 1992. She has served in various roles for
local and national Iyengar Yoga associations, and long taught a credit Yoga course at the University
of Victoria. She continues to learn about Yoga in its fullest sense in every way available.
Going Deeper is a monthly 2.5-hour group practice for practitioners who already do yoga regularly and who are interested in exploring the effect of practice more deeply. Students need to be familiar enough with asana that they can make wise adaptations for themselves. There will be less focus on instruction while practicing and more on exploration.
Going Deeper is a monthly 2.5-hour group practice for practitioners who already do yoga regularly and who are interested in exploring the effect of practice more deeply. Students need to be familiar enough with asana that they can make wise adaptations for themselves. There will be less focus on instruction while practicing and more on exploration.
Going Deeper is a monthly 2.5-hour group practice for practitioners who already do yoga regularly and who are interested in exploring the effect of practice more deeply. Students need to be familiar enough with asana that they can make wise adaptations for themselves. There will be less focus on instruction while practicing and more on exploration.
Going Deeper is a monthly 2.5-hour group practice for practitioners who already do yoga regularly and who are interested in exploring the effect of practice more deeply. Students need to be familiar enough with asana that they can make wise adaptations for themselves. There will be less focus on instruction while practicing and more on exploration.
Going Deeper is a monthly 2.5-hour group practice for practitioners who already do yoga regularly and who are interested in exploring the effect of practice more deeply. Students need to be familiar enough with asana that they can make wise adaptations for themselves. There will be less focus on instruction while practicing and more on exploration.
Going Deeper is a monthly 2.5-hour group practice for practitioners who already do yoga regularly and who are interested in exploring the effect of practice more deeply. Students need to be familiar enough with asana that they can make wise adaptations for themselves. There will be less focus on instruction while practicing and more on exploration.
Going Deeper is a monthly 2.5-hour group practice for practitioners who already do yoga regularly and who are interested in exploring the effect of practice more deeply. Students need to be familiar enough with asana that they can make wise adaptations for themselves. There will be less focus on instruction while practicing and more on exploration.
Going Deeper is a monthly 2.5 hour group practice for practitioners who already do yoga regularly and who are interested in exploring the effect of practice more deeply. Students need to be familiar enough with asana that they can make wise adaptations for themselves. There will be less focus on instruction while practicing and more on exploration.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84773677321?pwd=aHpYS3lQMkQ1aS84WWQ2a2NtaTI5UT09Meeting ID: 847 7367 7321
Passcode: 192060
- PD next steps
- 2022 assessment schedule and Q&A
- new level 1 exams
- 2022 PD May Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84773677321?pwd=aHpYS3lQMkQ1aS84WWQ2a2NtaTI5UT09
Meeting ID: 847 7367 7321
Passcode: 192060
Join Ty Chandler online for two evenings of Iyengar Yoga asana, music, lights and readings. Come celebrate the richness of the season. Monday, December 20th and Tuesday December 21st from 5-7 pm Pacific time. $43 + gst/night. To register: (250) 386-9642 iyoga@telus.net.
Annual General Meeting
Saturday, October 23, 2021
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST
The 2021 IYAC/ACYI Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) will convene online, Saturday October 23 from 1400-1600 hrs. EST. We encourage all members to attend, ask questions, and vote.
Click here to register for the 2021 IYAC/ACYI AGM. After you register, you will receive an email from Zoom with your unique link to join the AGM.
The Board works in the best interests of IYAC/ACYI and seeks the membership’s views and input on all the matters to be decided at the AGM. Any Member who is not able to attend the AGM, and who wishes to cast an advance proxy vote for any resolution, should contact Jane Kruse at jane.kruse@me.com
All business conducted at the AGM is considered Special Business except the consideration of the Financial Statements and the Election of Directors. The Board is required to state the nature of any Special Business in sufficient detail to permit a member to form a reasoned judgement on that business.
To access the various AGM documents, log in to your account on the IYAC/ACYI website at www.iyengaryogacanada.com and look in the Members’ Section, under the Documents tab, for the list of AGM documents in the category “2021 AGM”. Links to the documents were also provided in the ‘Notice of AGM’ email sent to all members on September 30.
Chris Saudek – Online All Level Workshop
SAT NOV 6th PACIFIC DAYLIGHT TIME
SUN NOV 7th PACIFIC STANDARD TIME
10 am-12:30 pm *Time changes from PDT to PST @ 2AM on Nov 7
Come and find a sense of direction from simple to complex asanas with Chris’s clear guidance and understanding, rooted in her many years of practice.
“Yoga is beneficial to everyone on a physical level. Ultimately, it is about transformation of how you think, how you use your physical and mental energy, what is important in your life and in the world. It is about relationships between you and your body, between parts of the body to other parts of the body, between you and others, you and your environment, and you and whatever your idea is about spirituality or divinity.” – Chris Saudek
PREREQUISITE: knowledge of how to be in sarvangasana (or how to be in an appropriate alternative).
Recordings will be available for 1 week after the workshop.
$80 +GST
Based in L.A. but born on the Canadian prairies, we welcome back Garth McLean to teach a three day workshop Nov 12 – 14th, online via Zoom.
Garth is a senior level Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher and a Certified Yoga Therapist with the International Association of Yoga Therapists. He is a founding member of the Iyengar Yoga Therapeutics group, a non-profit based in L.A. dedicated to helping people manage diseases and conditions through the therapeutic applications of yoga. He is a direct student of BKS Iyengar who studies and teaches yoga from a unique perspective:
“Blessed with a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis in 1996, Garth successfully manages his course of MS and a hectic schedule with a daily practice of Iyengar Yoga as presented by Yoga master Yogacharya BKS Iyengar.”
Garth teaches with humour and compassion. His previous workshop in Vancouver 2019 focused on Yoga and the Nervous System and was incredibly insightful on how to practice yoga, both on and off the mat, with poise and awareness.
There’s a lot more to know about Garth – he’s a busy guy – he’s an actor/producer who wrote and still performs a one man play Looking for Lightning based on MS and his Iyengar yoga experience. And he just wrote a book, Yoga and Multiple Sclerosis: a practical guide for people with MS and yoga teachers.
Whether you are a student, teacher or workshop coordinator working with online technology can be a challenge. Teaching and managing students adds further complications. This workshop will provide an overview of the essential hardware and software while bringing it all together for a better overall experience. David Leclair & Tanya Marusech will address such topics as cameras, microphones, lighting and online conferencing software. There will be opportunities to ask questions with the hope of uncovering a basic set up for students and teachers alike.
During this time of isolation, we must delve into our own practice. We will explore the four pillars of practice from the Yoga Sutras – faith, courage, memory, samadhi – to intensify our practice. Our panel from across Canada, will guide us in this interactive philosophy discussion. Guruji’s words will inspire us.
Sutra 1.20: Practice must be pursued with trust, confidence, vigour, keen memory and power of absorption to break this spiritual complacency.
BKS Iyengar (Light on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali)
The panel, Leslie Hogya, Judi Mirus, Linda Shevloff, and Sarah Bertucci, are long time Iyengar yoga practitioners and respected Senior Iyengar Yoga teachers.
The Art of Restoration
An All Levels Workshop with Britta Poisson
Saturday, October 30, 2021
2:00 – 4:30 pm
Online $35
In studio TBA
Invite deep relaxation into your life. Using bolsters, blankets, and other props to support a prolonged stay in the yoga postures helps you to gently release tension, move with ease, and restore the natural rhythm of your breath.
Join Britta to explore all categories of the yoga postures: standing, seated, twists, forward extensions, backward extensions and inversions, as seen through the lens of a restorative practice. All levels welcome—beginners, too!
September 11, 2021
11:00 am – 12:30 pm Pacific Time / 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Eastern Time
Chat and Chai
Register here
Have you ever:
- wondered how IYAC/ACYI works?
- where your membership fees go?
- what the Board and its Committees have been doing?
- had specific questions you wanted answered? or suggestions you’d like to see implemented?
- wanted to get involved on a special project to learn more?
Since our contact has been mostly virtual since March 2020 with little time for conversation, the Board thought it might be nice to offer an informal Zoom gathering based on topics and questions suggested by members.
The Board and committees want to hear from you. It would be helpful to have your questions and ideas by Aug 29, but you’re welcome to submit them at any time.
REGISTER to participate in this conversation via Zoom meeting. You will receive a confirmation email containing your unique link to the meeting. Please save this email or link.
We look forward to chatting with you,
Patricia Fernandes,
President
SUNDAY SADHANA – NEW SEASON!
Due to the success of the Sunday Sadhanas in the last 6 months, we have decided to extend the time to give time for a practice component, discussion, reflection and Q and A.
Level 2-4 students and teachers with ability to practice and set up independently for inversions (or appropriate back-ups).
Sundays from 10am -12:30pm.
Mark your calendars for the following dates:
September 26, 2021
Leslie Hogya and Marlene Miller – Focus on Geetaji’s teachings from Yashodhara Ashram in 2008.
October 24, 2021
Ann Kilbertus and Adia Kapoor – Focus on Abhijata’s teachings over the last year.
November 28, 2021
Ty Chandler and Lauren Cox – Pranayama Focus: the ribs, lungs and diaphragm
January 16, 2022
Gary Wong, Brandy Baybutt and team – Focus on Abhijata’s virtual course on teaching and inspiring children.
Pay what you want ($30 per session suggested). Registration opens Friday, August 20, 2021
SUNDAY SADHANA – NEW SEASON!
Due to the success of the Sunday Sadhanas in the last 6 months, we have decided to extend the time to give time for a practice component, discussion, reflection and Q and A.
Level 2-4 students and teachers with ability to practice and set up independently for inversions (or appropriate back-ups).
Sundays from 10am -12:30pm.
Mark your calendars for the following dates:
September 26, 2021
Leslie Hogya and Marlene Miller – Focus on Geetaji’s teachings from Yashodhara Ashram in 2008.
October 24, 2021
Ann Kilbertus and Adia Kapoor – Focus on Abhijata’s teachings over the last year.
November 28, 2021
Ty Chandler and Lauren Cox – Pranayama Focus: the ribs, lungs and diaphragm
January 16, 2022
Gary Wong, Brandy Baybutt and team – Focus on Abhijata’s virtual course on teaching and inspiring children.
Pay what you want ($30 per session suggested). Registration opens Friday, August 20, 2021
SUNDAY SADHANA – NEW SEASON!
Due to the success of the Sunday Sadhanas in the last 6 months, we have decided to extend the time to give time for a practice component, discussion, reflection and Q and A.
Level 2-4 students and teachers with ability to practice and set up independently for inversions (or appropriate back-ups).
Sundays from 10am -12:30pm.
Mark your calendars for the following dates:
September 26, 2021
Leslie Hogya and Marlene Miller – Focus on Geetaji’s teachings from Yashodhara Ashram in 2008.
October 24, 2021
Ann Kilbertus and Adia Kapoor – Focus on Abhijata’s teachings over the last year.
November 28, 2021
Ty Chandler and Lauren Cox – Pranayama Focus: the ribs, lungs and diaphragm
January 16, 2022
Gary Wong, Brandy Baybutt and team – Focus on Abhijata’s virtual course on teaching and inspiring children.
Pay what you want ($30 per session suggested). Registration opens Friday, August 20, 2021
Fr Joe Periera is a senior Iyengar yoga teacher and at 79 this year he is our beloved inspiration and guiding grace in our relationship with a long lineage. From Krishnamacharya, through BKS Iyengar, and now Fr Joe the light of yoga shines. Fr Joe has called BKS Iyengar his right hand and Mother Teresa his left, mentored by both he brings us his unique heart-centered teaching.
This workshop covers three days and includes Asana, Restorative, Pranayama
September 24th – 26th
6AM to 8AM PDT (6:30PM India time)
In The Tree of Yoga B.K.S. Iyengar instructs: “In any yoga pose, two things are required: sense of
direction and centre of gravity.”
Every movement of the body creates a change in our centre of gravity and each yoga posture has its own centre of gravity. The mechanisms of sensory reception for maintaining balance originate in the brain and are important to nurture as we age. Research has shown that balancing exercises nourish the brain and may improve cognitive function.
Continuing from his previous workshops on this subject and introducing new content, Usher will utilize yoga postures to learn about the dynamics of human balance and the various directional actions required for stabilization and extension.
Improve your balance, strengthen your stabilizing muscles and develop focus and concentration.
Join Usher for this two-hour workshop open to students of all levels. A recording of this session will be sent to all participants to view for 5 days after the workshop.
Sunday, September 26 | 1:45-3:45pm MT
Live Online & In-Person
$40+gst
BKS Iyengar honoured the Guru-Sisya (teacher-student) tradition by brilliantly sharing his knowledge and sharp observations of his students to help them refine their practices and access the missing links.
We’re honoured to have Senior teacher Marlene Mawhinney who studied closely with BKS Iyengar and has decades of experience in learning, practice and teaching. Over the weekend Marlene will share her keen eyes to shed light on our practices, providing insights, feedback and ways of ‘working’.
Marlene Mawhinney was in the group of first teachers in Canada certified by BKS Iyengar. She holds the RIMYI Certification at the Senior Intermediate III level. She is a founding member of IYAC (the Iyengar Yoga Association of Canada). Marlene has taught yoga for 50 years and has been President and Senior Teacher at Yoga Centre Toronto from 1989 until 2020. Marlene has been to Pune for study sixteen times as well as studying with BKS Iyengar and Geeta Iyengar in Canada, USA, and South Africa.
In addition to teaching regular classes at all levels, Marlene has a special interest in training teachers and in teaching students requiring therapeutic adaptions. Due to the pandemic situation Marlene has taught regularly on a virtual platform since March 2020.
For teachers and students with at least one year of Iyengar yoga practice and experience with headstand and shoulderstand or variations. A recording of this session will be sent to all participants to view for 5 days after the workshop.
Date/Time
September 17-19, 2021
Friday
5:30-7:30pm MT
7:30-9:30pm ET
4:30-6:30pm PT
Saturday / Sunday
9:30am-12:30pm MT
11:30-2:30pm ET
8:30-11:30am PT
Location
Your Home
Interactive Live Online via Zoom
Cost
$160+gst
(autopay members receive 10% off at the checkout)
Early Bird Pricing | $144+gst | On until August 19, 2021
Use promo code EARLYMAWHINNEY at checkout
Learning to Love Practice
Eight Month Yoga Immersion Program with Holly Kostura and Lori Berenz
This program has been crafted to teach you how to develop a personal relationship with Yoga that is organized, intentional and, if you choose for it to be, perennial. The home practice and reading assignments will enhance your experience in the group sessions. The commitment made to this elevated form of self-care has the potential to enhance the quality of your life both on and off the mat. Those attending this program have the option of attending each meeting in-person or online. Recordings of each session will be available for the duration of the program. In order to benefit from this program, applicants should have a sincere interest in the subject of Yoga and be open to the possibility that practice may positively transform their life in many ways.
Your Year of Yoga Program Schedule
This program will meet one full-day Sunday and one Friday evening per quarter from October 2021 – June 2022. To guide their daily practice, enrolees will have access to recordings of Holly teaching each sequence from her book (18.5 hours), Your Year of Yoga. In addition to this, Lori will be providing recordings on specific asanas, anatomy, and other special practices that compliment your personal study of Yoga (18.5 hours). All of these videos will be accessible to you via our online video library throughout the duration of the course. That’s a total of 37 hours of customized video practices.
Sundays
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Active Practice
1:15 – 2:45 PM: Theory/Q & A
3:00 – 4:00 PM Restorative Practice/Pranayama
October 3, 2021
January 2, 2022
March 6, 2022
June 5, 2022
Fridays
5:30 — 7:30 PM
November 19, 2021
February 18, 2022
April 22, 2022
July 29, 2022
SUNDAY SADHANA – NEW SEASON!
Due to the success of the Sunday Sadhanas in the last 6 months, we have decided to extend the time to give time for a practice component, discussion, reflection and Q and A.
Level 2-4 students and teachers with ability to practice and set up independently for inversions (or appropriate back-ups).
Sundays from 10am -12:30pm.
Mark your calendars for the following dates:
September 26, 2021
Leslie Hogya and Marlene Miller – Focus on Geetaji’s teachings from Yashodhara Ashram in 2008.
October 24, 2021
Ann Kilbertus and Adia Kapoor – Focus on Abhijata’s teachings over the last year.
November 28, 2021
Ty Chandler and Lauren Cox – Pranayama Focus: the ribs, lungs and diaphragm
January 16, 2022
Gary Wong, Brandy Baybutt and team – Focus on Abhijata’s virtual course on teaching and inspiring children.
Pay what you want ($30 per session suggested). Registration opens Friday, August 20, 2021
“approach the practice like a lab. a place you come to study.” -eyal shifroni
This practice will focus on self-support for common physical and physiological issues. Learn ways of working with stiffness/pain in the neck and shoulders, back pain and reducing stress (managing headaches and hypertension, and strengthening immunity).
experience Eyal’s teaching
+Eyal shares his gentle spirit, commitment to the practice and personal experience, underpinned by the philosophy of the Yoga Sutras and his love for the subject
+experience a window into Eyal’s practice style and his creative exploration of prop use
+learn various methods to accessing the asanas in new and interesting ways
Eyal Shifroni is a world-renowned senior Iyengar yoga teacher from Israel known for his innovative and creative use of props. an excellent opportunity for yoga practitioners and teachers of all traditions to study with the author of A Chair for Yoga, Props for Yoga, The Psychophysical Lab and most recently, Extended Chair for Yoga.
September 3-5, 2021
9:30am-12:00pm MT (mountain time) each day
Registration: www.yogayyc.com/workshopsandnews
An incredible opportunity – not to be missed.
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1 year of Iyengar yoga practice recommended with regular inversions practice or knowledge of modifications and variations
BKS Iyengar honoured the Guru-Sisya (teacher-student) tradition by brilliantly sharing his knowledge and sharp observations of his students to help them refine their practices and access the missing links.
We’re honoured to have Senior teacher Marlene Mawhinney who studied closely with BKS Iyengar and has decades of experience in learning, practice and teaching. Over the weekend Marlene will share her keen eyes to shed light on our practices, providing insights, feedback and ways of ‘working’.
Marlene Mawhinney was in the group of first teachers in Canada certified by BKS Iyengar. She holds the RIMYI Certification at the Senior Intermediate III level. She is a founding member of IYAC (the Iyengar Yoga Association of Canada). Marlene has taught yoga for 50 years and has been President and Senior Teacher at Yoga Centre Toronto from 1989 until 2020. Marlene has been to Pune for study sixteen times as well as studying with BKS Iyengar and Geeta Iyengar in Canada, USA, and South Africa.
In addition to teaching regular classes at all levels, Marlene has a special interest in training teachers and in teaching students requiring therapeutic adaptions. Due to the pandemic situation Marlene has taught regularly on a virtual platform since March 2020.
For teachers and students with at least one year of Iyengar yoga practice and experience with headstand and shoulderstand or variations. A recording of this session will be sent to all participants to view for 5 days after the workshop.
Date/Time
September 17-19, 2021
Friday
5:30-7:30pm MT
7:30-9:30pm ET
4:30-6:30pm PT
Saturday / Sunday
9:30am-12:30pm MT
11:30-2:30pm ET
8:30-11:30am PT
Location
Your Home
Interactive Live Online via Zoom
Cost
$160+gst
(autopay members receive 10% off at the checkout)
Early Bird Pricing | $144+gst | On until August 19, 2021
Use promo code EARLYMAWHINNEY at checkout
A Virtual Retreat with Ty Chandler & Sharoni Fixler
“long, uninterrupted, alert practice is the firm foundation for restraining the fluctuations.” ~ yogasutra i.xiv
Immerse yourself in a weekend of retreat-style practice for recuperation, re-energizing and deepening your practice. This virtual gathering is designed to bring you the experience of an at home retreat with practice and reflection and with the guidance of expert teachers. An opportunity to disconnect from your daily life and focus on yourself. Experience the transformative effects of sustained practice.
about retreat intensives
This retreat format asks us to meet ourselves through sustained practice, sequenced to progressively open the body through concentrated effort and awareness. In the yoga sutras of Patanjali, it’s explained that yoga practice should consist of effort or action, self study and surrender or letting go. He goes on by saying that practice should be for long periods of time, uninterrupted and practiced with love and respect. As yoga practitioners we all face starting, stopping, and restarting, irregularity and procrastination. In these practice intensives we aim to create daily structure, high quality Iyengar instruction and a supportive atmosphere and community.
This style of condensed practice gives time to consolidate what has been learned in technical study. It helps a practitioner break undesirable habits and establish positive ones. Through the process we face ourselves. We face challenges and we also unearth our sensitivity and our strength, our inspiration and appreciation through a committed journey.
With the focus being more on practicing rather than learning new techniques and collecting more points, one has the opportunity to be in a more meditative state. Being with like minded practitioners creates a supportive atmosphere to assist in going beyond where we go when practicing alone. And finally, we aim to cultivate love and respect in order to stay the course of a lifetime of practice
about the weekend
+Asana, Pranayama & daily Sutra chanting
+For students with 1 year of regular practice in the Iyengar method or practitioners of an alternate method who would like to
discover the Iyengar tradition
+This event will be recorded with a link will be sent to registered participants to view the retreat for 5 days after each session
Friday, November 19 – Sunday, November 21
Friday | Restorative
7:00-9:00pm MT
Saturday / Sunday | Asana & Pranayama
8:00-11:00am MT
Saturday / Sunday | Asana
4:00-6:00pm MT
Times are listed for mountain time (MT). Click here to calculate your time zone information.
This session will be in English. Knowledge of the Sanskrit names of poses is recommended.
$215.25 CAD (incl. 5% gst)
Early Bird Pricing: $193.73 CAD (incl. 5% gst)
On until October 19. Please use promo code EARLYRETREAT at the checkout.
Workshops and virtual offerings are subject to a 10% cancellation fee.
Kripa Foundation Iyengar Yoga is the life work and service of Fr Joe Pereira. KFIY was founded out of compassion for the suffering experienced by those withdrawing from addictive substances and HIV/AIDS. With the blessing of Mother Teresa and BKS Iyengar. Yoga, pranayam, and the philosophy woven in, Attention is Love, we experience the compassion of Guruji Iyengar.
A recording is available for 10 days
6 to 8 am PDT (6.30 PM India Time)
July 23, 24, 25
$110
Register Herehttps://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=11376885&appointmentType=24412754
Samantha Lloyd – Senior Intermediate I
An Iyengar Yoga teacher with almost 20 years of experience, Sam embraces the practicality of the Iyengar system, holds dear the ethical codes of the Yamas & Niyamas and loves to play in the mountains as much as she does on her mat. Her mentoring teacher is Margot Kitchen, but as a remote student, Sam has been privileged to study with most of Canada’s senior teachers as well as the Iyengars in Pune 4 times.
How we practice āsana depends on why we are practicing. During the menstrual cycle, practice is approached to remove fatigue, quieten the mind and soften the organic body. These principles of working wisely in a range of āsanas can be cultivated by one and all.
Ann found her way into these practices slowly and sensitively, and through personal adversity. In this workshop she will share some of the insights she has learned over the years. This workshop welcomes students and teachers of Iyengar Yoga who understand how to set up for and practice sālamba sarvāngāsana (or one of its variations)
Whatever your gender or reproductive stage of life, the principles and understanding that come from working wisely within different categories of āsana bring valuable insights in a deepening approach to personal practice.
Vous êtes invité à un évènement en ligne avec Sri Jawahar Bangera. Tous les fonds amassés seront versés au Bellur Trust. Jawahar enseignera en anglais et aucune traduction ne sera offerte. Les détails sont ci-dessous.
You’re invited to online yoga sessions with Sri Jawahar Bangera. Questions about the classes? Contact info@belluriyengaryogacenter.com
Dates/Times:
July 15-18, 2021
Each day
8:30 – 10:30 am (ADT)
7:30 – 9:30am (EDT)
5:30 – 7:30 am (MDT)
4:30 – 6:30 am (PDT)
5:00 – 7:00 pm (India)
For more information and to pay and register please click HERE.
IYAC/ACYI presents…
An all-levels practice to commemorate the International Day of Yoga
In a talk in Bangalore around 2012, Guruji suggested the concept of an international yoga day. And in 2015, when the United Nations declared June 21st as the International Yoga Day, Geetaji gave the Iyengar community a special practice to respect Guruji and celebrate the declaration.
Please join us in celebrating community and union through a practice led by Niren Pandya from Ontario.
Sunday, June 20, 2021
8am Pacific | 9am Mountain | 10am Central | 11am Eastern | Noon Atlantic
Free and open to everyone.
Duration: 90 minutes via Zoom
Suggested props: 2 bricks (or books), 1 strap (or belt/scarf), yoga mat, chair (or household stool, bench, etc.), 2 blankets/towels, access to a wall.
Register HERE
L’IYAC/ACYI présente…
Une séance pour tous les niveaux visant à souligner la Journée internationale du yogaLors d’un discours à Bangalore en 2012, Guruji a suggéré le concept d’une journée internationale du yoga. En 2015, lorsque les Nations unies ont déclaré le 21 juin comme la Journée internationale du yoga, Geetaji a tenu, en l’honneur de Guruji, une séance spéciale au sein de la communauté Iyengar pour célébrer cette déclaration.
Veuillez vous joindre à nous pour souligner les valeurs de la communauté et l’union par une séance dirigée par Niren Pandya de l’Ontario.
Le dimanche 20 juin 2021
8 h Pacifique | 9 h Rocheuses | 10 h Centre | 11 h Est | Midi Atlantique
Gratuit et ouvert à tous.
Durée : 90 minutes
Accessoires suggérés : 2 blocs (ou livres), 1 sangle (ou ceinture/foulard), tapis de yoga, chaise (ou tabouret, banc, etc.), 2 couvertures/serviettes, accès à un mur.
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BREAKING NEWS
ZUBIN is zooming to the Iyengar Yoga Centre of Victoria in three weeks!
Zubin Zarthoshtimanesh, a direct pupil of BKS Iyengar and a very engaging senior teacher based out of Mumbai is streaming to the Centre on Sat June 26th and Sun June 27th from 7-9AM PDT!
As a young man Zubin travelled with Guruji to many international Iyengar conventions. Over the past 30 years he has become an integral teacher in the worldwide Iyengar community.
Join us for this rare chance to study with Zubin in this ALL LEVELS workshop. The fee is $76 – scholarships are available to anyone who asks.
Phone registration opens Mon June 7th at 11AM.
Are you from the Americas or Europe? Contact the Iyengar Yoga Centre of Victoria (250) 386-9642
Are you from India or Asia? Contact Parizad: WhatsApp +91 9820030469
Sunday Sadhana
June 20 Celebrating International Day of Yoga!
10am to 12 noon PDT
Long before the Iyengar Yoga Centre of Victoria had a dedicated space (or even a name), a group of people would gather regularly to practice together, often at Shirley and Derek’s home in Metchosin, BC. It is from these group practices that the Iyengar Yoga Centre of Victoria, as we know it today, flourished.
Although we are unable to meet as a group at the moment, we ARE able to evolve as a community of practitioners from the comfort of our homes, through the *magic* of Zoom.
The goal is to meet at least once a month to practice together, and to see what evolves from this practice. If you are a Level 2, Intermediate, or Advanced student, please join us!
Pay-what-you-want for this community event. To register, please call 250-386-9642.
Student Intensive Aug 30 – Sept 3 9:30am – 12:30pm Pacific time
with Lauren Cox and Ty Chandler
Registration is NOW OPEN!
Blend your summer holidays with a 5 day Iyengar Yoga Sadhana. Shape your practice in our light filled, fully equipped studio in the heart of downtown Victoria – or in the comfort of your own home! Your guides will be Lauren Cox and Ty Chandler, two of Victoria’s long time nationally certified teachers who are well versed in retreat trainings.
Daily Asana, pranayama and philosophy – includes a timed practice!
Knowledge and consistent practice of Salamba Sarvangasana required.
TY CHANDLER (Intermediate Senior I) and LAUREN COX (Intermediate Junior III) are experienced practitioners, teachers and teacher trainers dedicated to Iyengar yoga since their early years with Shirley Daventry French. Collectively, they have made many trips to India and to France for intensive studies.
$299 in-studio (max. 15)
$150 on-line
$36/day online drop in
Indic Scholar, and Bhakta yogi, Dr. Edwin Bryant will contrast/compare the Yoga Sutras and Bhagavad Gita.
Edwin is presently working on a translation of the Bhagavad Gītā with a commentary based on the insights of the principal traditional commentators. Edwin’s translation of the Yoga Sutras is frequently found in Iyengar yoga studios. These two seminal works on yoga philosophy are essential to any serious practitioner’s library.
Register here https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=11376885&appointmentType=22879071
A recording will be available for 7 days
8:30 AM to 11:30 AM PST
$110 Canadian
May 28th, 29th, 30th, 6 to 8 AM Canadian pacific time
a recording is made available for seven days following each session.
His work in the treatment of addiction with Iyengar yoga is legendary. Fr Joe leads yoga workshops and retreats worldwide to raise money for Kripa Foundation for the ongoing support of people suffering and recovering from addiction and related diseases.
Register:
https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=11376885&appointmentType=22769464
Vous êtes invité à un évènement en ligne avec Sri Prashant S. Iyengar. Tous les fonds amassés seront versés au Bellur Trust. Prashantji enseignera en anglais et aucune traduction ne sera offerte. Les détails sont ci-dessous.
You’re invited to online yoga sessions with Sri Prashant S. Iyengar. Questions about the classes? Contact info@belluriyengaryogacenter.com
Dates/Times:
June 10 – 13, 2021
Each day
9:30 – 11:30 am (ADT)
8:30 – 10:30am (EDT)
6:30 – 8:30 am (MDT)
5:30 – 7:30 am (PDT)
6:00 – 8:00 pm (India)
For more information and to pay and register please click HERE.
Senior Iyengar yoga teacher and founder of Kripa Foundation India, Fr Joe considers his mentors BKS his right hand and Mother Teresa his left. His spirituality-infused yoga takes us beyond the physical asana. From Bahiranga to Antaratman and the blissful brain. Asana, pranayama, and meditation in asana.
April 30, May 1, 2
6 to 8 AM PDT or 6:30 PM India time
A recording will be available for seven days following
Register here https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=11376885&appointmentType=21621850
Join us for a philosophy discussion led by Leslie Hogya on April 17th from 10 – 11:30 am PDT. Referencing B.K.S. Iyengar’s Light on Life and The Yoga Sutras of Patañjali, Leslie will lead an interactive conversation about the 5 vrttris, with a focus on smrti (memory).
How do our memories affect our yoga asana practice? How do they affect our interactions with others in our daily lives? Are our memories obstacles or do they serve us well?
Dear Members,
Welcome to the online home for our 3-part webinar series titled, Unpacking Culture, Identity, & Bias: On the Mat and Off.
The first session will focus on culture, identity & bias from a personal perspective. Session 2 will take the concepts that we explore in session 1 and apply them to yoga philosophy. For the third session, we will explore a visioning exercise and collectively brainstorm action items for how both as Iyengar Yoga practitioners and as an Iyengar Yoga association we can do better with respect to diversity and inclusion.
The purpose of these sessions is to gather in community and explore what makes each one of us who we are within the diverse society in which we live. We hope to consciously explore the elements of our own identity (race, class, gender, ability etc.) in an effort to shed light on internal biases and develop new respect and appreciation for the experience of others. During these sessions, we plan to share with you ideas, resources and participatory exercises that have been particularly helpful to us.
We were inspired to engage IYAC/ACYI members in dialogue around these issues in large part as a response to the racial uprising that happened in the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder in the USA. In Canada we are not immune to racial biases and racially motivated hate crimes and there is much to be gained from revealing the systemic nature of culture, identity, and bias.
We hope that you will join us. These conversations can be challenging, unfamiliar, and sometimes sensitive but they are also almost always insightful.
Warm Regards,
Patricia Fernandes & Stephanie Tencer
Certified Iyengar Yoga teachers
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WEBINAR #2: Culture, Identity, Bias, & Yoga Philosophy
Sunday April 11th, 2021 (2 hours)
11:30 pacific / 2:30 eastern / 3:30 Atlantic
Sunday Sadhana
10am to 12 noon PDT on the last Sunday of the month.
Long before the Iyengar Yoga Centre of Victoria had a dedicated space (or even a name), a group of people would gather regularly to practice together, often at Shirley and Derek’s home in Metchosin, BC. It is from these group practices that the Iyengar Yoga Centre of Victoria, as we know it today, flourished.
Although we are unable to meet as a group at the moment, we ARE able to evolve as a community of practitioners from the comfort of our homes, through the *magic* of Zoom.
The goal is to meet at least once a month to practice together, and to see what evolves from this practice. If you are a Level 2, Intermediate, or Advanced student, please join us!
Pay-what-you-want for this community event. To register, please call 250-386-9642.
Sunday Sadhana
10am to 12 noon PDT on the last Sunday of the month.
Long before the Iyengar Yoga Centre of Victoria had a dedicated space (or even a name), a group of people would gather regularly to practice together, often at Shirley and Derek’s home in Metchosin, BC. It is from these group practices that the Iyengar Yoga Centre of Victoria, as we know it today, flourished.
Although we are unable to meet as a group at the moment, we ARE able to evolve as a community of practitioners from the comfort of our homes, through the *magic* of Zoom.
The goal is to meet at least once a month to practice together, and to see what evolves from this practice. If you are a Level 2, Intermediate, or Advanced student, please join us!
Pay-what-you-want for this community event. To register, please call 250-386-9642.
2021 INTENSIVE for Certified Iyengar Yoga Teachers & Apprentices (min. 2 yrs. with a mentor)
“…this ashtanga Yoga develops the practitioners with perfect action mingled with mature intelligence which in turn brings humbleness in the practitioners to see all evenly and treat all equally” —BKS Iyengar Astadala Yogamala v.8
Join Ann Kilbertus and Louie Ettling August 9-13 for this week long virtual experience. Online everyday from 12:30 to 3 pm PDT.
This tradition of summer intensives for teachers was started decades ago at he Victoria YMCA with Shirley Daventry French. It has evolved and supported the practice of many Canadian teachers over the last 30 years.
2020 was a year of much adjustment and accommodation in the transmission of yoga teachings. Again this year, because of the pandemic, we are continuing the tradition virtually. We will practice, interact, and respond as we explore Yoga through the path of questions.
We invite you to join us as colleagues for this unique opportunity to explore Ashtanga Yoga in the tradition of BKS Iyengar.
LOUIE ETTLING and ANN KILBERTUS are experienced Canadian teachers who started their studies of Iyengar Yoga in the early 80’s. They have travelled to Pune regularly since the 90’s and continue to be involved in the mentorship and assessment of teachers across Canada.
Registration is NOW OPEN. $199 +GST. Phone 250-386-9642 to register.
“Approach the practice like a lab. a place you come to study.” -Eyal Shifroni
Eyal Shifroni is a world-renowned senior Iyengar yoga teacher from Israel known for his innovative and creative use of props. an excellent opportunity for yoga practitioners and teachers of all traditions to study with the author of A Chair for Yoga, Props for Yoga, The Psychophysical Lab and most recently, Extended Chair for Yoga.
An incredible opportunity – not to be missed.
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1 year of Iyengar yoga practice recommended with regular inversions practice or knowledge of modifications and variations
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we ensure our virtual offerings are high-quality + community-driven
Enjoy the practice and review notes after
Each session is recorded and available for 5 days for you to review, plus a set of notes of the sequences will be distributed to
registrants after the workshop so you can focus on enjoying and experiencing the practice.
interactive live online workshop
June 11-14, 2021
10am-12:30pm MST each day
Eyal has been practicing since 1978 and teaching Iyengar Yoga since 1985. He directs the Iyengar Yoga Center of Zichron-Ya’akov in Israel and conducts Yoga workshops in Israel and around the world. As one of the most senior teachers in Israel, Eyal is active in the IYAI (Iyengar Yoga Association of Israel). He conducts teacher training courses and for many years took an active part in the assessment of new teachers.
Pricing
$252 CAD (includes 5% gst)
EARLY BIRD PRICING: $226.80 CAD (includes 5% gst)
Use promo code EARLYEYAL at checkout. On until May 11, 2021.
If you’ve been financially affected by the pandemic and require a subsidy, please contact us.
Hours by Time Zone – Canada
9:00am-11:30am PST (Victoria/Vancouver)
10:00am-12:30pm MST (Calgary/Edmonton)
11:00am-1:30pm CST (Regina/Saskatoon)
11:00am-1:30pm CST (Winnipeg)
12:00pm-2:30pm EST (Toronto/Montreal)
1:00pm-3:30pm AST (Halifax/Moncton)
1:30pm-4:00pm NST (St. John’s)
Join Senior teacher Marlene Miller for this all levels playful practice workshop focusing on exploration and joy in the practice of postures and breathwork.
Marlene Miller is a Level 3 certified Iyengar Yoga instructor, who began her yoga journey in the mid-1970s and has been teaching since 1979 at the Iyengar Yoga Centre of Victoria. She is a teacher trainer, an active member and assessor of the Iyengar Yoga Association of Canada. Marlene is a founding member of the Peninsula Yoga Centre Society. Her yogic interests and enthusiasms have been inspired by attending many intensives and classes at the Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute in Pune, India with Sri BKS Iyengar; and Geeta, Prashant and Abhijata Iyengar. Marlene continues to practice and study with senior Iyengar teachers nationally and internationally.
Open to students of all levels. A recording of this session will be sent to all participants to view for 5 days after the workshop.
Date/Time
May 28-30, 2021
Friday
6:00-8:00pm MDT
5:00-7:00pm PDT
8:00-10:00pm EDT
Saturday/Sunday
2:00-4:00pm MDT
1:00-3:00pm PDT
4:00-6:00pm EDT
Location
Your Home
Interactive Live Online via Zoom
Cost
$108+gst
Early Bird Pricing | $97+gst | On until April 7, 2021
An Iyengar Yoga Afternoon Workshop with Inga Norkute & Dr. Angela Grace
International Women’s Day (March 8, 2021) is an annual celebration of women’s achievements and raises awareness about women’s equality. This year’s theme is “Choose to Challenge”. What does it mean to challenge ourselves in our yoga practice? How do we honour our nature, our roles in the world and take care of ourselves?
Explore how practice can both nurture and challenge us, supporting our health, energy and equanimity so we can open to the joyful possibilities of life, meet the world with strength and enthusiasm and celebrate all that is female.
All genders and levels of practitioners are welcome to this celebratory workshop.
Date/Time
Saturday, March 6
1:00-3:00pm PST
2:00-4:00pm MST
4:00-6:00pm EST
Location
Your home via Zoom
Cost
$40+gst
The Iyengar Yoga Centre of Victoria welcomes Jawahar Bangera for his return via Zoom Friday, April 2 and Saturday, April 3 from 5:30 to 7:30PM PST for a two-day FOCUS ON PRANAYAMA workshop (min.2 years Iyengar Yoga; must be familiar with chair Sarvangasana – $76 +GST).
Please join us! To register, call 250-386-9642 during office hours.
The Iyengar Yoga Centre of Victoria welcomes Jawahar Bangera for his return via Zoom on Thursday, April 1from 5:30 to 7:30PM PST for a one-day ALL LEVELS ASANA workshop (min. 6 months Iyengar Yoga experience – $38 +GST).
Please join us! To register, call 250-386-9642 during office hours.
Treat yourself to a spring cleaning, the Iyengar Yoga way! Studio Po is delighted to be hosting Ty Chandler for a special 3-week course: Saturday April 3rd, 10th, & 17th.
Work towards shedding new light and a nuanced understanding of challenging asanas. Join Stephanie Tencer for this 2-hour workshop and come prepared to confront inevitable stiffness, in mind and body.
Studio Po is delighted to be hosting Senior Iyengar Yoga Teacher Teddy Hyndman for an interactive discussion to unpack how yoga philosophy can help bring increased meaning to our everyday lives.
The first session will focus on culture, identity & bias from a personal perspective. Session 2 will take the concepts that we explore in session 1 and apply them to yoga philosophy. For the third session, we will explore a visioning exercise and collectively brainstorm action items for how both as Iyengar Yoga practitioners and as an Iyengar Yoga association we can do better with respect to diversity and inclusion.
The purpose of these sessions is to gather in community and explore what makes each one of us who we are within the diverse society in which we live. We hope to consciously explore the elements of our own identity (race, class, gender, ability etc.) in an effort to shed light on internal biases and develop new respect and appreciation for the experience of others. During these sessions, we plan to share with you ideas, resources and participatory exercises that have been particularly helpful to us.
We were inspired to engage IYAC/ACYI members in dialogue around these issues in large part as a response to the racial uprising that happened in the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder in the USA. In Canada we are not immune to racial biases and racially motivated hate crimes and there is much to be gained from revealing the systemic nature of culture, identity, and bias.
We hope that you will join us. These conversations can be challenging, unfamiliar, and sometimes sensitive but they are also almost always insightful.
To register, for the first session, please click here. The dates for session 2 and 3 will be confirmed shortly.
11:30 pacific / 2:30 eastern / 3:30 Atlantic
Weekend workshop – “Process to Progress” with Samantha Lloyd – In-Studio & Live Stream
Saturday April 24th – 6pm to 9pm
Sunday April 25th – 1pm to 7pm with a 1 hour break
Samantha Lloyd – Senior Intermediate I An Iyengar Yoga teacher with almost 20 years of experience, Sam embraces the practicality of the Iyengar system, holds dear the ethical codes of the Yamasa & Niyamas and loves to play in the mountains as much as she does on her mat. Her mentoring teacher is Margot Kitchen, but as a remote student, Sam has been privileged to study with most of Canada’s senior teachers as well as the Iyengars in Pune 4 times.
A place for Level 2 and above practitioners to Yog together! Join Ann Kilbertus Feb 28 and Ty Chandler March 28. By Donation. Phone 250-386-9642 to register.
A place for Level 2 and above practitioners to Yog together! Join Ann Kilbertus Feb 28 and Ty Chandler Mar 28. By Donation. Phone 250-386-9642 to register.
Part 2!
A sequel to the first Happy Hips workshop we will explore even more ways to create good range of motion and stability in the hip joints, plus openness in the pelvic region for good organ health. Part 1 is NOT a pre-requisite. All are welcome.
The Asanas are My Prayers: 10 day Sadhana (Online only)
(with 5 day or individual day options)
Mon-Thurs 7:30-9am and Fri-Sun 9-10:30am
B.K.S. Iyengar said “The Body is my temple, the asanas are my prayers”.
Join Krisna for prayer—in and through the body. 10 days of consecutive morning asana practice in the Iyengar tradition. These will be quiet, led morning practices to start your day off in a mood of devotion and gratitude for the gift of this life. Open to those with 1 year minimum experience who know how to set up for shoulderstand.
We’re thrilled to announce that Gabriella will offer a four day virtual workshop March 19 – 22 from 9:00 – 11:30 am PDT.
Gabriella is a senior Iyengar yoga teacher based in Florence, Italy and has been to Vancouver many times to provide fun and dynamic workshops. Anyone who has had the pleasure to study with Gabriella will tell you that she’s always so helpful, wonderful and funny.
Due to COVID-19, Gabriella is unable to come to our community as planned this spring but she’s now taken to teaching online and the B.K.S Iyengar Association jumped at the opportunity to invite her. Learning with Gabriella is always such a joyful experience.
This workshop will be virtual via Zoom and recordings will be available following the workshop.
All Levels workshop on Zoom Saturday February 20 & Sunday February 21 from 10 am to 12 pm PST
$64 + GST
MARCH 6, 2021 IYCV PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY 10:30am-12:30pm PST
The main purpose of the coming Pro D in March is to connect with each other and to our larger community of teachers. We have not been together in person as a community since the incredible shift in our world began with the pandemic.
For that reason, we are offering a guided practice in which you will have blocks of time to settle your nerves, to explore some asanas which will be called and to have the experience of an all category balanced practiced in line with the new directions from RIMYI. Any assessments which will take place in the future will no longer have timed practices as part of the experience. The approach to this practice will be to give you an opportunity to go within with some structure, some freedom and hopefully in such away that the exploration in a group practice allows a deepening of focus without stress.
We will begin the meeting with a few announcements and reflections from a few Level 1 and Level 2 teachers in our group.
The format of the practice will be: ( Leslie,Ann,Ty to facilitate the practice)
- 15 minutes self selected calming poses
- 45 minutes called practice from the new Level one syllabus (this will include arm balance)
- 15 minutes self selected inversions.
- Savasana
After the meeting if you have any questions or comments, please send them to Ann (annmike@shaw.ca) and Leslie ( leslie.hogya@gmail.com). These may be used in planning a direction for our next sessions. We will sign off quietly so you can hold the experience of savasana after the practice.
To register for this free event, please phone 250-386-9642 during office hours (below), or email iyoga@telus.net.
The Zoom link will be sent the day before, on Friday, March 5 @ 12 noon. Please register prior to when the link is sent.
Iyengar Yoga Centre of Victoria
202 – 919 Fort St.
Victoria BC V8V 3K3
Office Hours:
Monday 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Tuesday 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am – 1:00 pm and 4:30 – 6:00 pm
Thursday 4:30 – 6:30 pm
Friday 10:00 am – 1 pm
Saturday 8:30 – 10:00 am
Sunday 10:30 – 12 noon
Telephone: (250) 386 – YOGA (9642)
Email: iyoga@telus.net
Two evenings of asana and Pranayama with one of Guruji’s longtime students.
Jawahar has studied yoga under Yogacharya BKS Iyengar’s guidance for more than 30 years and accompanied him on many of his workshops around the world. Jawahar runs two centres in Mumbai, India and has travelled the world giving workshops. He is a trustee of the Light on Yoga Research Trust. He generously shares his insights into the subject of yoga, and during this time, it will be through our online access to classes at Yoga Centre London.
Level 2/3 workshop with Jawahar
Friday February 19, Saturday 20, Sunday 21, 2021; 7:30-10am EST each day plus 1 hour Q & A Saturday or Sunday TBD
Early bird fee paid before Feb 5: $165 + hst 21.45= $186.45 Canadian
After Feb 5: $190 + hst 24.70= $214.70
Via Zoom
“If you can maintain your health and your sanity with the help of the practice of Iyengar yoga, you can face any calamity.” -Jawahar Bangera
Jawahar Bangera is a world class teacher and a close disciple of Yogacharya BKS Iyengar. A spotlight into the magic, mystery and genius of the Iyengar Yoga tradition and how this system accesses health and the human potential through ancient practices.
Jawahar studied yoga under Mr. Iyengar’s guidance for more than 30 years and accompanied him on many of his workshops around the world. He runs two centres in Mumbai, has travelled the world giving workshops and is a trustee of the Light on Yoga Research Trust.
an incredible opportunity
◦those new to yoga + experienced students + teachers are welcome
◦we ensure our virtual offerings are high-quality + community-driven
◦a community gathering: group pricing available for 6+ people
◦a recording of these sessions will be sent to all participants to view for 5 days after each session of the seminar
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Interactive Live Online Seminar
April 16 – 18, 2021
7:00am-11:00am MDT (Calgary time)
Daily: 45 minutes of yoga philosophy Q&A, 2.5 hours of asana, 45 minutes of pranayama
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Registration
Early Bird Pricing on Until March 16, 2021
Visit: www.yogayyc.com/workshopsnews to register
Invite your community to join us. Group discount pricing available (for 6 people or more). Please contact us for details.
If you’ve been financially affected by the pandemic and require a subsidy, please contact us.
Time
Hours by Time Zone – Canada
6:00am-10:00am PDT (Victoria/Vancouver)
7:00am-11:00am MDT (Calgary/Edmonton)
8:00am-12:00pm CDT (Regina/Saskatoon)
8:00am-12:00pm CST (Winnipeg)
9:00am-1:00pm EDT (Toronto/Montreal)
11:00am-3:00pm ADT (Halifax/Moncton)
10:30am-2:30pm NDT (St. John’s)
Location
Your home via ZOOM
“Long, uninterrupted, alert practice is the firm foundation for restraining the fluctuations.” ~ yogasutra I.XIV
Immerse yourself in a weekend of Puerto Vallarta retreat-style practice for recuperation, re-energizing and deepening your practice. This virtual gathering is designed to bring you the experience of an at home retreat with practice and reflection and with the guidance of expert teachers. An opportunity to disconnect from your daily life and focus on yourself. Experience the transformative effects of sustained practice.
View this video describing the benefits of this work.
○Asana, Pranayama & daily Sutra chanting
○For students with 1 year of regular practice in the Iyengar method or practitioners of an alternate method who would like to discover the Iyengar tradition
○This event will be recorded with a link will be sent to registered participants to view the retreat for 5 days after each session
○We ensure our virtual offerings are high-quality + community-driven
Friday, March 12 – Sunday, March 14
Friday | Restorative
7:00-9:00pm MST | 6:00-8:00pm PST
Saturday / Sunday | Asana & Pranayama
8:00-11:00am MST | 7:00-10:00am PST
Saturday / Sunday | Asana
4:00-6:00pm MST | 3:00-5:00pm PST
Times are listed for mountain standard time (MST) and pacific standard time (PST). Are you joining from outside of Alberta or British Columbia? Use this time zone converter for time zone information.
Registration
Register via Calgary Iyengar Yoga
If you’ve been financially affected by the pandemic and require a subsidy, please contact us.
Location
Your home via ZOOM
“Long, uninterrupted, alert practice is the firm foundation for restraining the fluctuations.” ~ yogasutra I.XIV
Week 1: Restoration, Recuperation & Foundations
Sunday July 4 – Friday July 9, 2021
+For beginner students who wish to discover yoga or,
+Those with some experience in the Iyengar method
+Practitioners of other methods of yoga and who wish to know the Iyengar method
+Practitioners seeking deep recuperation and restoration
+Those who have stopped practicing for a while and wish to take it up again
Week 2: Level 2-3-4 Practice Intensive
Monday July 12 – Sunday July 18, 2021
+Practitioners with more than 2 years of regular practice – Iyengar method
+Practitioners with a regular home practice who can hold sirsasana for 5 minutes with variations and sarvangasana for up to 10 minutes with variations
Full retreat details can be found here.
Senior Iyengar Yoga Teacher, Teddy Hyndman. Teddy began yoga in 1968 at an ashram in Pondicherry, India. She is presently active in the Iyengar Yoga Association of Canada, she serves on the Professional Development Committee and is the Chair for the Assessment/Certification committee.
Please join us as Teddy shares valuable insights into this philosophical topic: Yoga is More than a Fitness Activity.
Date: Saturday, January 30th
Time: 10:00 – 11:30am
Where: Online via Zoom
Join Sarah for a daily guided practice for 21 days each morning starting January 11, 2021. This practice is open to all Iyengar practitioners with a minimum of one year’s experience in Iyengar yoga.
Going Deeper is a monthly 2.5 hour group practice for students who already do yoga regularly and who are interested in exploring the effect of practice more deeply. Practitioners need to be familiar enough with asana that they can make wise adaptations for themselves. There will be less focus on instruction while practicing and more on exploration. Louie Ettling will continue to lead this practice.
Book the dates:
Jan 29, Feb 26,, March 26, April 30, May 28, June 25, Aug 27, Sept 24, Oct 29, Nov 26
Classes are held on Friday, from 2:00 – 4:30 pm.
Please note that there are no sessions during the months of July and December.
Going Deeper is a monthly 2.5 hour group practice for students who already do yoga regularly and who are interested in exploring the effect of practice more deeply. Practitioners need to be familiar enough with asana that they can make wise adaptations for themselves. There will be less focus on instruction while practicing and more on exploration. Louie Ettling will continue to lead this practice.
Book the dates:
Jan 29, Feb 26,, March 26, April 30, May 28, June 25, Aug 27, Sept 24, Oct 29, Nov 26
Classes are held on Friday, from 2:00 – 4:30 pm.
Please note that there are no sessions during the months of July and December.
Going Deeper is a monthly 2.5 hour group practice for students who already do yoga regularly and who are interested in exploring the effect of practice more deeply. Practitioners need to be familiar enough with asana that they can make wise adaptations for themselves. There will be less focus on instruction while practicing and more on exploration. Louie Ettling will continue to lead this practice.
Book the dates:
Jan 29, Feb 26,, March 26, April 30, May 28, June 25, Aug 27, Sept 24, Oct 29, Nov 26
Classes are held on Friday, from 2:00 – 4:30 pm.
Please note that there are no sessions during the months of July and December.
Going Deeper is a monthly 2.5 hour group practice for students who already do yoga regularly and who are interested in exploring the effect of practice more deeply. Practitioners need to be familiar enough with asana that they can make wise adaptations for themselves. There will be less focus on instruction while practicing and more on exploration. Louie Ettling will continue to lead this practice.
Book the dates:
Jan 29, Feb 26,, March 26, April 30, May 28, June 25, Aug 27, Sept 24, Oct 29, Nov 26
Classes are held on Friday, from 2:00 – 4:30 pm.
Please note that there are no sessions during the months of July and December.
Going Deeper is a monthly 2.5 hour group practice for students who already do yoga regularly and who are interested in exploring the effect of practice more deeply. Practitioners need to be familiar enough with asana that they can make wise adaptations for themselves. There will be less focus on instruction while practicing and more on exploration. Louie Ettling will continue to lead this practice.
Book the dates:
Jan 29, Feb 26,, March 26, April 30, May 28, June 25, Aug 27, Sept 24, Oct 29, Nov 26
Classes are held on Friday, from 2:00 – 4:30 pm.
Please note that there are no sessions during the months of July and December.
Going Deeper is a monthly 2.5 hour group practice for students who already do yoga regularly and who are interested in exploring the effect of practice more deeply. Practitioners need to be familiar enough with asana that they can make wise adaptations for themselves. There will be less focus on instruction while practicing and more on exploration. Louie Ettling will continue to lead this practice.
Book the dates:
Jan 29, Feb 26,, March 26, April 30, May 28, June 25, Aug 27, Sept 24, Oct 29, Nov 26
Classes are held on Friday, from 2:00 – 4:30 pm.
Please note that there are no sessions during the months of July and December.
Going Deeper is a monthly 2.5 hour group practice for students who already do yoga regularly and who are interested in exploring the effect of practice more deeply. Practitioners need to be familiar enough with asana that they can make wise adaptations for themselves. There will be less focus on instruction while practicing and more on exploration. Louie Ettling will continue to lead this practice.
Book the dates:
Jan 29, Feb 26,, March 26, April 30, May 28, June 25, Aug 27, Sept 24, Oct 29, Nov 26
Classes are held on Friday, from 2:00 – 4:30 pm.
Please note that there are no sessions during the months of July and December.
Going Deeper is a monthly 2.5 hour group practice for students who already do yoga regularly and who are interested in exploring the effect of practice more deeply. Practitioners need to be familiar enough with asana that they can make wise adaptations for themselves. There will be less focus on instruction while practicing and more on exploration. Louie Ettling will continue to lead this practice.
Book the dates:
Jan 29, Feb 26,, March 26, April 30, May 28, June 25, Aug 27, Sept 24, Oct 29, Nov 26
Classes are held on Friday, from 2:00 – 4:30 pm.
Please note that there are no sessions during the months of July and December.
Going Deeper is a monthly 2.5 hour group practice for students who already do yoga regularly and who are interested in exploring the effect of practice more deeply. Practitioners need to be familiar enough with asana that they can make wise adaptations for themselves. There will be less focus on instruction while practicing and more on exploration. Louie Ettling will continue to lead this practice.
Book the dates:
Jan 29, Feb 26,, March 26, April 30, May 28, June 25, Aug 27, Sept 24, Oct 29, Nov 26
Classes are held on Friday, from 2:00 – 4:30 pm.
Please note that there are no sessions during the months of July and December.
Going Deeper is a monthly 2.5 hour group practice for students who already do yoga regularly and who are interested in exploring the effect of practice more deeply. Practitioners need to be familiar enough with asana that they can make wise adaptations for themselves. There will be less focus on instruction while practicing and more on exploration. Louie Ettling will continue to lead this practice.
Book the dates:
Jan 29, Feb 26,, March 26, April 30, May 28, June 25, Aug 27, Sept 24, Oct 29, Nov 26
Classes are held on Friday, from 2:00 – 4:30 pm.
Please note that there are no sessions during the months of July and December.
You are invited to join Prashant Iyengar for a practice to celebrate the anniversary of Guruji.
Registration: https://rimyi-online-classes.as.me/December2020
Please contact info@rimyi.org with questions.
Dear All,
An invitation to join Abhijata Iyengar for a practice to celebrate the birth anniversary of Geeta Iyengar.
“Approach the practice like a lab. a place you come to study.” -Eyal Shifroni
A weekend with Eyal Shifroni
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study with a world-renowned teacher + author
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deepen your understanding of yoga
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deepen your practice
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discover innovative + creatives ways to work with props
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improve your alignment
Eyal Shifroni is a world-renowned senior Iyengar yoga teacher from Israel known for his innovative and creative use of props. an excellent opportunity for yoga practitioners and teachers of all traditions to study with the author of A Chair for Yoga, Props for Yoga, The Psychophysical Lab and most recently, Extended Chair for Yoga.
An incredible opportunity – not to be missed
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all levels of students welcome
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a recording of this event will be available for 5 days after each session
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a set of notes of the sequences will be distributed to registrants after the workshop
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we ensure our virtual offerings are high-quality + community-driven
Interactive live online workshop
January 22-25, 2021
10am-12:30pm MST each day
Eyal has been practicing since 1978 and teaching Iyengar Yoga since 1985. He directs the Iyengar Yoga Center of Zichron-Ya’akov in Israel and conducts Yoga workshops in Israel and around the world. As one of the most senior teachers in Israel, Eyal is active in the IYAI (Iyengar Yoga Association of Israel). He conducts teacher training courses and for many years took an active part in the assessment of new teachers.
Registration
Register via www.yogayyc.com
Hours by Time Zone – Canada
9:00am-11:30am PDT (Victoria/Vancouver)
10:00am-12:30pm MDT (Calgary/Edmonton)
10:00am-12:30pm CST (Regina/Saskatoon)
11:00am-1:30pm CDT (Winnipeg)
12:00pm-2:30pm EDT (Toronto/Montreal)
1:00pm-3:30pm ADT (Halifax/Moncton)
1:30pm-4:00pm NDT (St. John’s)
Location
Your home via ZOOM
Join CIY for the holidays!
Add some sparkle to your holidays by unwrapping 8 unique daily themed practices.
Date + Daily Times
December 24 – January 1 [no class December 25]
8:30-10:30am PST
9:30-11:30am MST
11:30am-1:30pm EST
Online via Zoom
In-person TBD (MST)
A recording of each session will be sent to those registered, available for 3 days.
All levels of students and teachers are welcome! Please invite your friends and family to join us.
A special invitation
8 days of yoga for $29 or $15 for each session
Complimentary for all autopay members + monthly pass holders (please sign up ahead of time)
Schedule
Thursday, December 24
Holiday Breathe + Restore with Deanna
Unwind tensions and let go of stress and strain with recuperative practice and pranayama.
Saturday, December 26
Detox Practice with Deanna
Cleanse, invigorate and recharge with standing poses and inversions.
Sunday, December 27
Tractions + Openings with Sharoni + Yvonne
Special sequences for flexibility, strength and endurance that realign the body and wake up stiff, weak and sore areas intelligently.
Monday, December 28
Salute the Sun with Deanna
Sun salutations, jumpings and other linked sequences. A vibrant practice to energize.
Tuesday, December 29
Core + Balance with Sharoni + Usher
True core stability for strength and organic health and playful exploration of arm balances.
Wednesday, December 30
Move Forward + Twist with Janet
Open the body and kindle the digestive fire through the art of twists.
Thursday, December 31
Open to the New Year with Sharoni
A powerful and uplifting backbends practice.
Friday, January 1
New Year’s Day Puja + Practice with Sharoni
Celebratory practice to bring in the New Year.
Our first Virtual AGM to be held on November 8th, 3-5pm EST. Please log into Members Documents; IYAC Webinar link and Zoom FAQ for more information. For further assistance, please email info@iyengaryogacanada.com
The Technology for Health & Beyond with Jawahar Bangera
A live online weekend seminar with asana, pranayama & yoga philosophy Q&A
Jawahar Bangera is a world class teacher and a close disciple of Yogacharya BKS Iyengar. A spotlight into the magic, mystery and genius of the Iyengar Yoga tradition and how this system accesses health and the human potential through ancient practices.
Jawahar studied yoga under Mr. Iyengar’s guidance for more than 30 years and accompanied him on many of his workshops around the world. He runs two centres in Mumbai, has travelled the world giving workshops and is a trustee of the Light on Yoga Research Trust.
An incredible opportunity
◦those new to yoga + experienced students + teachers are welcome
◦we ensure our virtual offerings are high-quality + community-driven
So Mr. Bangera can see you, we invite you to turn on your web camera and adjust such that your entire body is seen when you stand upright. Please do not have a light source behind you. Tech support will be available before, during and after each session.
October 23-25, 2020
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
7am-11:00am MDT each day
Daily: 45 mins of Q&A, 2.5 hours of asana practice and 45 minutes of pranayama
Q&A questions will be curated by the moderator. We will do our best to answer as many questions as possible.
Early Bird Pricing on until October 5
Group pricing available for 6+ people
Studying the art and science of Iyengar yoga deeply allows for learning and practicing intricacies of skillful action, deepening to transformative experience and exploration of new horizons within. Take your practice further with Senior teacher Jennifer Beaumont, whose precise, refined teaching and beautiful, devoted practice are an inspiration.
Jennifer W. Beaumont, director of Light on Yoga Institute, the Iyengar Yoga Center of Grand Rapids, has been studying and practicing yoga in the Iyengar lineage for over two decades. Jennifer experiences Iyengar Yoga as deeply therapeutic. A Certified Yoga Therapist, Jennifer is trained through apprenticeship through her teacher as well as the Iyengar Yoga Therapeutics program at the Iyengar Yoga Institute of Los Angeles. She was blessed by practicing near B.K.S. Iyengar for two months at the Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute in Pune, India.
Jennifer experiences Iyengar yoga as a creative art form that deeply transforms the practitioner. Intense practice has improved her health and continues to bring clarity. Through a dynamic, therapeutic teaching style, Jennifer inspires students to overcome obstacles through the insights gained in consistent study in classes and realized through the power of practice.
For Level 2+ students.
A recording of this session will be sent to all participants to view for 5 days after the workshop.
November 20-22, 2020
Friday | 5:00-7:30pm MDT
Saturday / Sunday | 1:00-5:00pm MDT
Early Bird Pricing on until November 1
Register here: www.calgaryiyengaryoga.com/workshopsnews
Join this All Levels Online workshop with Louie Ettling, senior Iyengar yoga teacher. This is a 2 day workshop. October 3 & 4, 2020. 9am – 11 am and 3pm to 5pm on both days(8 hours total). Recording of the workshop will be made available for all registrants after the workshop for 7 days.
Louie is a founding member of The Yoga Space in Vancouver, home to a community of dedicated practitioners, with an active membership program. Louie continues to support yoga practice through weekly and now also virtual classes, workshops and retreats. She serves on the professional development committee of IYAC. Louie believes that regular ongoing practice is key for anyone who is passionate about sharing the gifts of yoga. She supports independent thinking in those she guides and believes that yoga can make a difference to the life of an individual and therefore to communities.
2020 Intensive for Certified Iyengar Yoga Teachers (and apprentices who have completed at least 2 years with a mentor)
Aug 10 – 14, 2020
with Ann Kilbertus and Louie Ettling
$199 + GST On line Everyday 12:30 – 3 PM!
“…this ashtanga Yoga develops the practitioners with perfect action mingled with mature intelligence which in turn brings humbleness in the practitioners to see all evenly and treat all equally”
—BKS Iyengar Astadala Yogamala v.8
Join Ann Kilbertus and Louie Ettling for this week long virtual experience. Louie and Ann attended the session in December 2019 with Abhijata and Prashant Iyengar where a new approach to the way we train and evaluate teachers was a main focus.
This tradition of summer intensives for teachers was started decades ago at the YMCA with Shirley Daventry French. It has involved and supported the practice of many Canadian teachers over the last 30 years.
This year, because of the pandemic, we are continuing the tradition virtually.
Each day we will practice, teach each other and reflect upon Yoga in today’s world.
We invite you to join us for this unique opportunity to explore Ashtanga Yoga!
Registration is NOW OPEN
LOUIE ETTLING and ANN KILBERTUS are experienced Canadian teachers who started their studies of Iyengar Yoga in the early 80’s. They have travelled to Pune regularly since the 90’s and continue to be involved in the mentorship and assessment of teachers across Canada.
Eyal Shifroni is a world-renowned senior Iyengar yoga teacher from Israel known for his innovative and creative use of props. An excellent opportunity for yoga practitioners and teachers of all traditions to study with the author of A Chair for Yoga, Props for Yoga and most recently, The Psychophysical Lab. An incredible opportunity – not to be missed.
Eyal has been practicing since 1978 and teaching Iyengar Yoga since 1985. He directs the Iyengar Yoga Center of Zichron-Ya’akov in Israel and conducts Yoga workshops in Israel and around the world. As one of the most senior teachers in Israel, Eyal is active in the IYAI (Iyengar Yoga Association of Israel). He conducts teacher training courses and takes an active part in the assessment of new teachers.
Date
Friday, July 31 – Monday, August 3
10:00am-12:30pm MDT each day
Cost
$240+gst
If you’ve been financially affected by the pandemic and require a subsidy, please contact us.
This workshop will be recorded and a link will be sent to registered participants to view the workshop online for four days after each session.
Preview-to-Puerto Vallarta Retreat | Level 2 Live Online Weekend Retreat with Ty & Sharoni
Immerse yourself in a weekend of PV retreat-style practice intensive for recuperation, re-energizing and deepening your practice.
For practitioners with at least 1 year of regular practice in the Iyengar method or serious practitioners of an alternate method who would like to discover the Iyengar tradition.
September 11-13
Friday | Restorative
7:00-9:00pm MDT | 6:00-8:00pm PST
Saturday / Sunday | Asana & Pranayama
8:00-11:00am MDT | 7:00-10:00am PST
Saturday / Sunday | Asana
4:00-6:00pm MDT | 3:00-5:00pm PST
$240+gst (CIY annual members receive 10% off)
If you’ve been financially affected by the pandemic and require a subsidy, please contact us.
*please note, workshops are subject to a 10% cancellation fee or credit on account
Are you busy during the retreat times? Good news! This virtual retreat will be recorded and a link will be sent to registered participants to view the retreat for 4 days after each session.
Feel your practice slipping away? Fire up your practice mid summer, with 5 consecutive days of morning practice in the beautiful Okanagan. The focus is on building a vibrant “body of knowledge”!
BKS Iyengar wrote “Practice with Love, live in it and labour in it and laugh at failures”.
Let us do just that this Labour Day weekend, as we launch back into the routines of the Fall.
Students often say that the reason they do not attend weekend workshops is that they are not “_______” enough. The blank might be filled with “strong” “experienced” or even “good”. It is true that reasonable health and a basic foundation of knowledge prepare you to benefit fully from a weekend of Iyengar yoga.
The most important approach for a weekend workshop is to focus on actually feeling the teaching from within. If we go inward and observe carefully and sensitively how the practice is affecting us, our practice will blossom. If we constantly compare ourselves to others, it will contract and shrink.
The intensive welcomes Iyengar yoga students who have been coming to classes for at least 6 months, and who have learned Sarvangasana. You’re welcome to attend one or two sessions if you can’t manage all three, though the experience will be richer if you are present for the full program.
Our practice continues! Let’s use preparations and asana from earlier syllabi to help us practice the Intermediate Senior I asana. Each workshop will explore different content, so no worries if you missed the December and January sessions.
Join Senior Iyengar yoga teacher, Ty Chandler from Victoria, BC as we explore the discipline of freedom through the inspired teachings of Iyengar yoga. Ty is known for her strong, precise teaching and her warm, encouraging style. She blends physically demanding asana work with clear verbal instruction, yet supports students to stay connected to their own experience. Open to students who have at least one year of Iyengar yoga experience and are able to set up props for Shoulderstand.
1 Complimentary Guided Hike (Fri)
11 hours of Yoga
3 days in magical Fernie
Unbound Curiosity
Explore the landscape of yourself in the mountains and on your mat. Foster a sense of curiosity that will both enliven and deepen your practice.
Fernie, BC
Aug 14-16 (times tbc)
Soar Studios
$275 incl gst
For details and to register contact Sam @
250.946.6171 or
Virtual 2020 summer retreat with Louie EttlingDue to covid The Yoga Space Summer Urban Retreat and the Haida Gwaii retreats with Louie Ettling have been cancelled. Louie will offer an online retreat, with the support of Haida Gwaii retreat organizers instead.Virtual summer retreat with Louie:
Monday August 17 (day one of the new online retreat) to Monday August 24 (day 8 of the new online retreat). You will be able to choose between;
a)one four day retreat, from day 1 to day 4. Four hours per day. $350 (discount for those living on Haida Gwaii)
b)one 8 day retreat, from day 1 to day 8. Four hours per day. $650 (discount for those living on Haida Gwaii)
Louie Ettling will teach the retreat classes from her home in Vancouver. During the online retreat days there will be a two hour class each morning (from 8 – 10 am, although we might tweak the times a bit) and a two hour class each afternoon (3-5 pm).
We plan to do the classes through zoom. We will provide technical assistance to help you to prepare for these classes.
For information contact Louie directly at louie.j.ettling@gmail.com
photo by david leclair
Fay Gascho and Whitney Lord are hosting a TWO-DAY intensive with SENIOR IYENGAR YOGA teacher, MARLENE MAWHINNEY in St. Jacob’s, Ontario. The session is a multi-level class, and some yoga experience is required. Fay and Whitney will be assisting in the workshop, too. We had 50 participants last year, and have decided to cap the workshop at 45! Contact Fay or Whitney for more information.
Itinerary:
Day One: Saturday, March 14th 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Day Two: Sunday, March 15th 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
This five day practice intensive is primarily for students of Iyengar Yoga who want to deepen their practice and explore the work of BKS Iyengar. The daily schedule of 9:00 – 1:00 allows time to delve into the many aspects of practice. Asana, pranayama and philosophy will be interwoven through the course of each morning and over the five days.
A bonfire/ lobster boil on Friday evening ( weather permitting) will provide an opportunity to meet and greet your fellow yogis . A catered Indian lunch will be offered on Sunday.
Guest speaker Jawahar Bangera in London March 16 & 17, 2020 For details and information, visit www.yogacentrelondon.com
This ten hour workshop will be hosted by Yogaview in Tracadie , N.S. This is Krisna’s first visit to the east coast and it certainly won’t be her last. Krisna’s teaching is clear, insightful and inspiring.
An incredible opportunity to have an intimate day with Eyal in a small group setting. Transportation and bagged lunch included.
An incredible opportunity to have an intimate day with Eyal in a small group setting. Transportation and bagged lunch included.
Eyal Shifroni is a world-renowned senior Iyengar yoga teacher from Israel known for his innovative and creative use of props. An excellent opportunity for yoga practitioners and teachers of all traditions to study with the author of A Chair for Yoga and Props for Yoga. An incredible opportunity – not to be missed.
Eyal has been practicing since 1978 and teaching Iyengar Yoga since 1985. He directs the Iyengar Yoga Center of Zichron-Ya’akov in Israel and conducts Yoga workshops in Israel and around the world. As one of the most senior teachers in Israel, Eyal is active in the IYAI (Iyengar Yoga Association of Israel). He conducts teacher training courses and takes an active part in the assessment of new teachers.
Eyal Shifroni is a world-renowned senior Iyengar yoga teacher from Israel known for his innovative and creative use of props. An excellent opportunity for yoga practitioners and teachers of all traditions to study with the author of A Chair for Yoga and Props for Yoga. An incredible opportunity – not to be missed.
Eyal has been practicing since 1978 and teaching Iyengar Yoga since 1985. He directs the Iyengar Yoga Center of Zichron-Ya’akov in Israel and conducts Yoga workshops in Israel and around the world. As one of the most senior teachers in Israel, Eyal is active in the IYAI (Iyengar Yoga Association of Israel). He conducts teacher training courses and takes an active part in the assessment of new teachers.
A spotlight into the magic, mystery and genius of the Iyengar Yoga tradition and how this system accesses health and the human potential through ancient practices.
This is a one-day seminar with Jawahar Bangera, world class teacher, and close disciple of Yogacharya BKS Iyengar who returns to Calgary again with retirement from travel on the horizon. Sharing the power of Iyengar yoga with people who have never experienced such a teacher before, this will be a full day including classes, stories, demonstrations, and a question and answer period. For those who are brand new to yoga, yoga students from other traditions and Iyengar yoga students. Long term students are encouraged to bring a friend who is new to Iyengar yoga. Brand new students welcome. Bring your friends, family, colleagues. Group tickets available. Contact: deanna@calgaryiyengaryoga.com for details. Jawahar Bangera studied yoga under Yogacharya BKS Iyengar’s guidance for more than 30 years and accompanied him on many of his workshops around the world. Jawahar runs two centres in Mumbai, travels the world giving workshops, and is a trustee of the Light on Yoga Research Trust. Please bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothes. Tickets include a 2 Week Studio Pass for new students and a t-shirt for continuing CIY students who bring a new student(s). Please email deanna@calgaryiyengaryoga.com with new student’s name to receive your t-shirt.
8:00-11:00am | Yoga Postures for Wellness
11:00am-noon | Breathing Techniques
Noon-1:00pm | Lunch (included)
1:00-2:00pm | Keynote Lecture
2:00-2:30pm | Break
2:30-4:00pm | Q+A with Mr. Bangera
Get moving this winter!
All Levels (1st of 3)
$50 (+HST) or All 3 for $140 (+HST)
Take your practice to the next level with Senior Teacher Jocelyn Hollmann
Take the time to work through asanas with Sarah Bertucci.
Work those shoulders with Nadia Horodynsky. 20 student limit.
Ann Kilbertus has been a student in the Iyengar Tradition since 1984 when she began her studies in Victoria. She has been teaching classes since 1988. Ann began going to Pune, India in 1992 to study with B.K.S. Iyengar and his family. Ann has served nationally on the Iyengar Association of Canada’s Professional Development Committee. She shares her understanding of this vast body of work with joy and with seriousness of purpose.
Certification: Intermediate Senior III
Friday 6:00pm-9:00pm
Saturday 9:00am-1:00pm
Sunday 9:00am-1:00pm
A seminar for certified Iyengar yoga teachers and Iyengar yoga teacher trainees.
Jawahar Bangera studied yoga under Yogacharya BKS Iyengar’s guidance for more than 30 years and accompanied him on many of his workshops around the world.
Jawahar runs two centres in Mumbai, travels the world giving workshops, and is a trustee of the Light on Yoga Research Trust.
Friday, April 3 & Saturday, April 4
Friday 6:00-9:00pm | Saturday 9:00am-1:00pm, 2:00-5:00pm
Early Bird Pricing: $259+gst until March 1 (use promo code: EARLYTT)
After March 1: $289+gst
Embark on an intimate week of practice & reflection with the guidance of expert teachers. Retreats are an opportunity to disconnect from your daily life and focus on yourself in an enriching and supportive environment. Enjoy the camaraderie of fellow practitioners, fresh, healthy meals and the beauty of the surroundings to inspire you.
Week 2: Level 1-2
Saturday, March 7 – Saturday March 14, 2020
+Practitioners with at least 1 year of regular practice – Iyengar method
+Serious practitioners of an alternate method who would like to discover the Iyengar tradition
Embark on an intimate week of practice & reflection with the guidance of expert teachers. Retreats are an opportunity to disconnect from your daily life and focus on yourself in an enriching and supportive environment. Enjoy the camaraderie of fellow practitioners, fresh, healthy meals and the beauty of the surroundings to inspire you.
Week 3: Level 2,3,4
Saturday, March 14 – Saturday March 21, 2020
+Practitioners with more than 2 years of regular practice – Iyengar method
+Practitioners with a regular home practice who can hold sirsasana for 5 minutes with variations and sarvangasana for up to 10 minutes with variations
All Levels (2nd of 3)
Session 1 on January 25, 2020
Session 2 on March 21, 2020
$50 (+HST) or All 3 for $140 (+HST)
Workshop followed by Pranayama Clinic (separate fee)
Take your practice to the next level with the guidance of Senior Teacher Marlene Mawhinney.
Daily 6:15am-7:30am
Followed by Pranayama Clinic (separate cost)
All Levels (3rd of 3)
Session 1 on January 25, 2020
Session 2 on February 22, 2020
$50 (+HST) or All 3 for $140 (+HST)
Learn how to work those hips!
With Jocelyn Hollmann
9:00 am – 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm-4:00pm
Rhythm, pacing and focus in practice will guide participants in making connections among different asana as well as between asana and pranayama.
The Vancouver community is pleased to be host to Ann Kilbertus June 12-14, with teacher training June 15, 2020. Ann is certified at the Intermediate Senior III level. She started practising yoga in this tradition in 1984, and began teaching in 1988. Her frist trip to Pune was in 1992 and she has returned very regularly to study with the Iyengar family, her last visit was December 2019. Ann teaches with warmth, clarity and energy!
Guest speaker Jawahar Bangera in Toronto March 13-15, 2020. For details and information, visit studiopoyoga.com
8 Days of Yoga: Special Themed Holiday Practices
Join us over the holidays for practice and community. These sessions are for all levels of student. Bring your out-of-town guests to join us!
Register for individual days or all 8.
10am – Noon | $30+gst per class | $200+gst for 8 days
Dec 24: Holiday Breathe + Restore with Sharoni + Janet
Step back from holiday busy-ness and nurture yourself. Unwind tensions and let go of stress and strain with recuperative practice and pranayama
Dec 26: Detox Practice with Sharoni + Inga
Cleanse, invigorate and recharge with standing poses and inversions.
Dec 27: Tractions + Openings with Sharoni + Yvonne
Special sequences for flexibility, strength and endurance that realign the body and wake up stiff, weak and sore areas intelligently.
Dec 28: Core + Balance with Sharoni + Maureen
True core stability for strength and organic health and playful exploration of arm balances.
Dec 29: Salute the Sun with Sharoni + Deanna
Sun salutations, jumpings and other linked sequences- a vibrant practice to energize.
Dec 30: Move Forward + Twist with Sharoni + Janet
Open the body and kindle the digestive fire through the art of twists.
Dec 31: Open to the New Year with Sharoni + Inga
A powerful and uplifting backbends practice.
Jan 1: New Year’s Day Puja, Practice + Chai with Sharoni + Deanna
Celebratory practice to bring in the New Year.
Urban retreat in Victoria, BC with Ty Chandler and Lauren Cox
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Monday to Friday
Visit www.iyengaryogacentre.ca for details
Annual retreat on at the Saltspring Centre on Saltspring Island, B.C. with Leslie Hogya and Wendy Boyer
For details, visit www.iyengaryogacentre.ca
Guest speaker Jawahar Bangera in Victoria
March 20-24, 2020
For details and information, visit www.iyengaryogacentre.ca
Two opportunities to learn from Jawahar Bangera, long-time student and disciple of BKS Iyengar, at Kelowna Yoga House. Weekend Seminar from March 27 through March 29, 2020 or Intensive Seminar from March 27 through March 31, 2020.
Do you have an easy “seat”? Or are your hip muscles holding you back? Hip external rotation is integral to yoga asana, including fundamental sitting poses from Sukhasana to Padmasana. In this workshop, we’ll strengthen and stretch target muscles to go deeper in hip-opening poses—while safeguarding your knees and ankles. If you hold tension in your hips, this workshop is for you!
Participants should have approximately one year of yoga experience and no major injuries.
Summer’s Here! On the cusp of solstice, we’ll weave the concept of the gunas into a practice that will help keep you cool this summer. Playing with the gunas in our practice is a bit like embracing our inner Goldilocks…
Not too hot (rajas)
Not too cold (tamas)
But…Just Right (sattva)
Ride, paddle, hike, road trip, gardening, book and beach time – whatever your plans, this workshop will help keep you balanced this summer. Leave with a simple, accessible and practical practice that you can do anywhere to help you stay cool in the heat, calm in the crowds, and have the energy to go when adventure calls!
In this session we will explore some of the more unusual and challenging postures done in the ropes. We will go beyond the standard rope work we get to do in a regular class or in a rope workshop designed for all levels of students. Participants need to be injury-free and familiar with basic rope work already (such as dog pose in the ropes with feet on floor as well as with feet higher up on the wall, and with headstand in the ropes). The workshop is limited to 22 students.
Parivrtta means turning or revolving, so come explore and experience the many benefits of practicing the revolving poses. “Squeeze & soak” in twists to wring-out toxins, revitalize organs, relieve backaches, and shoulder stiffness. Twisting is fun way to release tension.
All levels welcome, but not recommended during pregnancy or menstruation.
Why do phrases like “sticking your neck out” or ” carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders” exist in our language? Could it be because we tend to tense the neck and shoulder area habitually and then forget how to release them? In this workshop we will explore the neck and shoulder zone and practice ways to free them.
In Iyengar yoga, poses using the ropes are referred to as yoga Kurunta. Kuranti is a puppet, a doll made of wood. In yoga Kurunta one learns to manipulate oneself in the various yoga postures by means of a suspended rope as if one were a puppet. Here the puppeteer and the puppet are one, performing their own puppet show. Performing yogasanas (yoga poses) with the aid of a rope has many advantages. Due to the rope movement the spine becomes supple and even difficult asanas can be done easily and safely. Please bring a pair of gym (short finger type) gloves with you if you have some. This workshop is limited to 30 people.
Going Deeper is a monthly 2-hour class for students who are registered in weekly Iyengar yoga classes and who are interested in exploring the practice more deeply. Students need to be stable in headstand (at the wall is fine) and shoulder stand (an adapted shoulder stand is also fine).
Going Deeper is a monthly 3-hour class for students who are registered in weekly Iyengar yoga classes and who are interested in exploring the practice more deeply. Students need to be stable in headstand (at the wall is fine) and shoulder stand (an adapted shoulder stand is also fine).
Going Deeper is a monthly 3-hour class for students who are registered in weekly Iyengar yoga classes and who are interested in exploring the practice more deeply. Students need to be stable in headstand (at the wall is fine) and shoulder stand (an adapted shoulder stand is also fine).
Going Deeper is a monthly 3-hour class for students who are registered in weekly Iyengar yoga classes and who are interested in exploring the practice more deeply. Students need to be stable in headstand (at the wall is fine) and shoulder stand (an adapted shoulder stand is also fine).
Going Deeper is a monthly 3-hour class for students who are registered in weekly Iyengar yoga classes and who are interested in exploring the practice more deeply. Students need to be stable in headstand (at the wall is fine) and shoulder stand (an adapted shoulder stand is also fine).
Going Deeper is a monthly 3-hour class for students who are registered in weekly Iyengar yoga classes and who are interested in exploring the practice more deeply. Students need to be stable in headstand (at the wall is fine) and shoulder stand (an adapted shoulder stand is also fine).
Going Deeper is a monthly 3-hour class for students who are registered in weekly Iyengar yoga classes and who are interested in exploring the practice more deeply. Students need to be stable in headstand (at the wall is fine) and shoulder stand (an adapted shoulder stand is also fine).
The United Nations declared June 21 to be the International Day of Yoga and at The Yoga Space we practice with, and in, our community. Join us at Prince Edward Park (between 21st and 22nd and between Sophia and Prince Edward in the Fraser-Main area). In honour of International Day of Yoga, the Iyengar Institute in Pune, India distributed practice sequences. We join the global Iyengar yoga community in practicing one of the sequences together. Come join us (and hope for sun)!
Sunday, June 28, 2020, 10-11:30am
Prince Edward Park, Vancouver, BC
Two opportunities to learn from Jawahar Bangera, long time student and disciple of BKS Iyengar, at Kelowna Yoga House. Weekend Seminar is March 27 through March 29, 2020 and Intensive Seminar is March 27 through March 31, 2020.
Lisa returns to Yoga North – Iyengar Yoga Winnipeg for her regular winter weekend workshop. Lisa is an Intermediate Junior III certified Iyengar teacher and was an original founder of Yoga North. She is now the owner/director of Tamarack Yoga in Dauphin. Her workshops are full of learning moments and insight. Friday evening and Saturday will be a general workshop and Sunday will be for teacher training. Detailed times and prices will be posted later.
The Vancouver Iyengar community is pleased to be hosting Senior Intermediate Iyengar teacher, Carrie Owerko, in the spring of 2020. Carrie’s playful, joyful approach to the vast subject of yoga can be seen on the Yoga Journal and Instagram. She will be teaching a practice that is movement science influenced and open to all.
“Exploring and increasing our movement and mental capacity and potential can be enlivening, exciting and fun. We can re-awaken curiosity and breathe new life into our practices if we are willing to play again. In this workshop we will work playfully, progressively, and intelligently while exploring how yoga, mindful movement and breath work can expand our ideas of what is possible.”
More information can be found BKSIyengar workshops
Weekend workshop with Krisna Zawaduk intended to deepen both the understanding of effort and the experience of joy in more demanding yogasanas. How can we approach their challenge with maturity, integrity and light-hearted curiosity? Join Krisna in an energetic and thoughtful exploration of the junior intermediate syllabus.
Prana Yoga Studio is pleased to host another weekend workshop with our esteemed teacher, Louie Ettling. The workshop is open to Level 2 and higher Iyengar students and will be limited to 30 participants.
$250 plus GST
Découvrir des liens entre l’asana et le pranayama.
La pratique régulière et progressive des asanas nous aide à développer plus de sensibilité dans les différentes parties de notre corps. La prise de conscience du diaphragme avec la respiration, de la colonne vertébrale avec les étirements, de l’ouverture de la poitrine et de la stabilité dans les asanas nous prépare au «pranayama». B.K.S. Iyengar le désigne comme « le moyeu de la vie».
Y.S. II. 52 « Le pranayama détruit le voile qui recouvre la lumière de la connaissance et annonce l’aube de la
sagesse».
Ouvert au niveau 2 et plus.
Vendredi 22 nov: 18h-20h
Samedi 23 nov: 9h- 12h pm 14h-16h
Dimanche 24 nov: 9h- 12h
Coût: 175$ (+taxes) avant le 8 novembre
220$ (+taxes) après cette date
Levels 3/4
November 29th-December 1st, 2019
Friday 6:00pm-9:00pm
Saturday 9:00am-1:00pm
Sunday 9:00am-1:00pm
$363(+HST)
Pre-registration required.
Louie Ettling
RIMYI Senior Intermediate II
Louie Ettling is the founder of The Yoga Space in Vancouver, where she continues to teach. She has been a keen student of Iyengar Yoga since she started her studies 34 years ago. Louie has regularly studied with B.K.S Iyengar and his family in Pune, India as well as during their intensives in North America. She serves on the Iyengar Yoga Association of Canada’s Professional Development Committee as an assessor and trainer of teachers. Louie shares her love of yoga by teaching seriously and with humour. She is supportive and challenging of students’ own intelligent exploration of and participation in the subject.
In the past, if a teacher was short of hours when applying for teacher membership, the ECC/CCE Exceptional Circumstances Committee/Comité des circonstances exceptionnelles had to follow up with a phone call or email about the missing hours.
This process will change for the next renewal period in January 2020. If you foresee that you will not be able to complete the minimum 50 Professional Development hours and/or 50 Teaching hours due to illness, life circumstances, geographical location, etc., please contact us by November 15 to request an “exceptional circumstances” review.
For more information, you can refer to the letter sent by email on Sept 12th.
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The last Saturday morning workshop before the holiday season begins.
Take your practice to another level with Senior Instructor Marlene Mawhinney.
Friday 6:00pm-9:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 9:00am-1:00pm
Energize your practice with Sarah Bertucci.
Fall into your practice with Senior Teacher Marlene Mawhinney.
Build your practice with the guidance of Senior Teacher Marlene Mawhinney.
First Saturday morning workshop of the season!
Start the morning on the right foot with Senior Instructor Marlene Mawhinney. September 3-6, 2019, 6am-9am.
Marlene has been teaching yoga since 1972 and has been president and Senior Teacher at Yoga Centre Toronto since 1983. Her quest for depth led her to BKS Iyengar’s work, and since 1985 she has returned to India regularly to study and work with Mr. Iyengar and his daughter, Geeta Iyengar. Marlene is one of Canada’s most senior teachers, holding Senior Intermediate III certification, and has taught yoga to thousands of people – ranging in age from children, to those in people in their 90’s. In addition to teaching classes and workshops throughout Canada and abroad, she has implemented and oversees a comprehensive teacher-training program. In all her work, marlene’s focus is on yoga for health and well being, in both body and spirit. “As a teacher, the biggest gift I have had is my teacher, BKS Iyengar. The next biggest gift I have is the students.”
$300.00 (includes 13% HST) before October 31
For any Iyengar Teacher preparing for any level of IYAC assessment (Intro II to Intermediate Senior I).
Friday 6:00pm-9:00pm
Saturday 9:00am-12:00pm & 1:00pm-4:00pm
Sunday 9:00am-1:00pm
Yoga for emotional health is a workshop to lift your spirits. For those times when you’re feeling down it’s good to know you can do some yoga postures that’ll bring that feeling of life back.
Summer coming to an end leaving you feeling blue, just one of those days, forgot you were happy, feeling sad, suffering from grief? Yoga for Emotional Health can help. Change the chemical imbalance in you, move from the tamasic state (darkness, ignorance) towards the sattvic state (illuminating, pure, good, balanced).
Even if you’re feeling good at this moment there may come a day when you’re just not up to facing the world and it’s good to know you can rely on yogasanas to get you back on track.
Join certified Iyengar yoga teacher Tim Ruddy for this three hour workshop to increase the number of happy cells in you.
Planet Yoga: 413-4035 Saint-Ambroise, Montréal Québec H4C 2E1 514-473-6530.
Who can attend: All who are willing to learn with at least 6 months of regular Iyengar Yoga practice.
Ways to pay:
Cash on site.
Send cheque payable to Tim Ruddy to mailing address: 767 rue du Couvent Montréal Québec H4C 2R5
Send email money transfer to the organizer.
Avec Marie-Andrée Morin
Pratiquer l’art du yoga
« Chacun de nous est une œuvre d’art incomplète qui s’efforce de s’achever ». Shams de Tabriz
L’art recherche l’harmonie et la beauté. En yoga, le pratiquant est à la fois l’artiste et l’œuvre. Selon B.K.S. Iyengar, le yoga nous éduque et raffine notre être physiquement, mentalement et spirituellement. La pratique demande une grande qualité d’attention. Il y a d’abord le mouvement, puis l’observation : à l’aide des sens le mental recueille les informations et l’intelligence devient le guide pour mieux faire la posture. La concentration s’installe pour que, peu à peu, avec persévérance et vigilance, tout l’être s’élève vers l’état d’excellence, de solidité, d’élégance et de grâce recherché. Le corps, la conscience et l’âme sont unis. Le yoga nous amène vers le contentement, l’accomplissement et la liberté.
Si chacun de nous est une œuvre d’art incomplète, chacun de nous est aussi l’artiste qui peut faire évoluer cette œuvre unique. Vous êtes invités à vous joindre à nous pour avancer ensemble sur cette route passionnante.
vendredi : 18h à 20h30, samedi : 9h à midi et 13h30 à 16h30, dimanche : 9h à midi
Coût: 230$ (dépôt de 50$ à l’inscription). Le dépôt et le paiement doivent être faits à l’ordre de Marie-Andrée Morin
Ouvert aux élèves de yoga Iyengar ayant une expérience de 6 mois et plus
Practice, Problem Solve & Progress!
As we explore the Introductory, Intermediate Junior and Senior syllabi with Ann Kilbertus, one of our Canadian senior certified teachers, trainers and assessors.
Workshop Schedule:
Friday 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Saturday 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Sunday 1:00-5:00 p.m.
(partial registrations are possible, if space allows)
Ann teaches at the Iyengar Yoga Centre of Victoria and she has been a student in the Iyengar Tradition since 1984. She continues to study with Shirley Daventry French and has been teaching classes since 1988. Ann began going to Pune, India in 1992 to study with B.K.S. Iyengar and she returns very regularly to continue her studies with his family. Her training and practice as an occupational therapist have offered a valuable contribution to further understanding of this work. Ann has served locally for many years in the training of teachers and nationally on the Iyengar Association of Canada’s Professional Development Committee. She shares her understanding of this vast body of work with joy and with seriousness of purpose.
$288.75 (GST included)
Practice, Problem Solve & Progress!
As we explore the Introductory, Intermediate Junior and Senior syllabi with the guidance of Louie Ettling, one of our Canadian senior certified teachers, trainers and assessors.
Workshop Schedule:
Friday 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Saturday 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Sunday 1:00-5:00 p.m.
(partial registrations are possible, if space allows)
Louie is the founding Director at The Yoga Space in Vancouver. She has been a keen student of Iyengar Yoga since she started her studies 34 years ago. Louie has regularly studied with B.K.S Iyengar and his family in Pune, India as well as during their intensives outside India. She serves on the Iyengar Yoga Association of Canada’s Professional Development Committee as an assessor and a trainer of teachers. Louie shares her love of yoga by teaching seriously and with humour. She is supportive and challenging of students’ own intelligent exploration of and participation in the subject.
$288.75 (GST included)
Weekend Workshop with Marlene Mawhinney in Edmonton
Friday 6pm to 9pm
Saturday 9am to 1pm
Sunday 9am to 1pm
Registration opens September 9th.
$275, after Nov 15th $305
Embark on an intimate week of practice & reflection with the guidance of expert teachers. Retreats are an opportunity to disconnect from your daily life and focus on yourself in an enriching and supportive environment. Enjoy the camaraderie of fellow practitioners, fresh, healthy meals and the beauty of the surroundings to inspire you.
Week 3: Level 2-3-4 Practice Intensive
Saturday March 14 – Saturday March 21, 2020
+Practitioners with more than 2 years of regular practice – Iyengar method
+Practitioners with a regular home practice who can hold sirsasana for 5 minutes with variations and sarvangasana for up to 10 minutes with variations
Embark on an intimate week of practice & reflection with the guidance of expert teachers. Retreats are an opportunity to disconnect from your daily life and focus on yourself in an enriching and supportive environment. Enjoy the camaraderie of fellow practitioners, fresh, healthy meals and the beauty of the surroundings to inspire you.
Week 2: Level 1-2 Practice Intensive
Saturday March 7 – Saturday March 14, 2020
+Practitioners with at least 1 year of regular practice – Iyengar method
+Serious practitioners of an alternate method who would like to discover the Iyengar tradition
Embark on an intimate week of practice & reflection with the guidance of expert teachers. Retreats are an opportunity to disconnect from your daily life and focus on yourself in an enriching and supportive environment. Enjoy the camaraderie of fellow practitioners, fresh, healthy meals and the beauty of the surroundings to inspire you.
Week 1: Restoration, Recuperation & Foundations
Sunday March 1 – Saturday March 7, 2020
+For beginner students who wish to discover yoga
+Those who have practiced other methods of yoga and who wish to know the Iyengar method
+Practitioners seeking deep recuperation and restoration
+Those who have stopped practicing for a while and wish to take it up again
Create your own urban retreat and shape your practice with ALL LEVELS Iyengar yoga in a light filled, fully-equipped studio.
Introduction to pranayama and philosophy will begin the morning workshop. The daily two-hour asana practice includes rope work (yoga kurunta) as well as a timed practice.
LAUREN COX and TY CHANDLER are experienced teachers and teacher trainers dedicated to Iyengar yoga since their early years with Shirley Daventry French. They travel to Pune to study with the Iyengar family and to France to study with Faeq and Corine Biria.
Daily schedule runs 9:30 am to 12:30 pm.
IYCV members $299, $325 non-members
All intensives are subject to 5% GST.
TAKE AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT YOUR PRACTICE AND TEACHING Sharpen your skills, refine your understanding, and nurture your progress on the path of yoga.
All of the summer intensive teachers are long time practitioners who serve on the Iyengar Yoga Association of Canada’s Professional Development Committee as assessors and trainers of teachers.
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Iyengar Yoga Centre of Victoria Dedicated to physical, mental, and spiritual growth through the discipline of Iyengar Yoga. INTENSIVE FOR INTRODUCTORY TEACHERS IN TRAINING WED. JULY 3 – FRI. JULY 5, 2019 Daily asana and pranayama practice, peer teaching, philosophy and anatomy are included in this intensive for trainees preparing to become Iyengar yoga teachers. ANN KILBERTUS, LESLIE HOGYA and TY CHANDLER are all certified at the Intermediate Senior level. They have practiced and studied for years under the mentorship of Shirley Daventry French. Leslie and Ann travel regularly to Pune to study with the Iyengar family, most recently in December 2015. Ty travels regularly to Pune and to France to continue her studies in the Iyengar tradition. Daily schedule runs 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. IYCV members $414 $455 non-members |
Sharpen your skills, refine your understanding, and nurture your progress on the path of yoga.
All of the summer intensive teachers are long time practitioners who serve on the Iyengar Yoga Association of Canada’s Professional Development Committee as assessors and trainers of teachers.
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Iyengar Yoga Centre of Victoria Dedicated to physical, mental, and spiritual growth through the discipline of Iyengar Yoga. |
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INTENSIVE FOR CERTIFIED TEACHERS AUGUST 12 – 16, 2018 Take this opportunity to work with two senior Canadian colleagues, ANN KILBERTUS and LOUIE ETTLING. This course is designed for teachers seeking to refine their skills at junior and senior intermediate levels. Ann’s studies began in 1984; Louie’s began in 1987. Both hold Intermediate Senior certificates and have studied regularly with B.K.S. Iyengar and his family in Pune. Daily schedule runs 9:30 am to 5:30 pm with a two hour lunch. IYCV members $720 $765 non-members IYCV membership $40 A deposit of $150 will reserve a place. Payment in full is due June 1. Before June 1, refunds are subject to a $50 administration fee. |
To me, yoga is a way of life – a physical, mental and spiritual discipline that can help anyone live a more full and peaceful life. —Chris Saudek
September 6,7,8, 2019 with Chris Saudek
Knowledge of set-up and ability to practice shoulder stand required. Register now!
ALL LEVELS WORKSHOP
Curious about the transformative power of an Iyengar Yoga workshop? Join one of North America’s finest Iyengar teachers this weekend and find out.
Come for a dynamic workshop geared for ALL LEVELS—beginners, too! Known for her compassionate and skillful approach, Chris Saudek teaches students to build a foundation for a sound yoga practice.
Friday, September 6 – 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Saturday, September 7 – 10:30 am – 1:30 pm and 4:00 – 6:00 pm
Sunday, September 8 – 10:30 am – 1:30 pm and 4:00 – 6:00 pm
$336 MEMBER $370 NON-MEMBER
Add GST. Refunds will be offered only if your space can be filled and are subject to a $50 cancellation fee.
202-919 fort street (250) 386-9642 www.iyengaryogacentre.ca
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Father Joe, a renowned senior Iyengar yoga teacher. He has said that Mother Teresa is his left hand and Yogacharya BKS Iyengar his right. Fr. Joe has a way of weaving spiritual teachings into practice, drawing the listener into a meditative mind with his deeply soothing voice. This is classical Iyengar yoga with compassion. Fr. Joe also shares with us his yoga work in support of addiction recovery. This weekend includes asana and pranayama and promises to be inspiring and deeply restorative.
You must bring your own yoga props
Mat, 2 blocks, 2 belts, 3 blankets, one bolster (some props may be available on advance request)
There are many BnBs on Salt Spring, The Lion’s Hall is near Ganges Village
When: September 20th – 22nd
Friday 7 to 9 PM
Saturday 9 to 12 and 3 to 5 PM
Sunday 10 to 1 PM
Where: Lion’s Club, Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada
Cost: $270.00
Register: Leigh Anne Milne, leigh@sadhanayoga.ca
Introductory II
in Vancouver
Introductory II
in Ottawa
Intermediate Junior 3
in Victoria
Introductory II
in Calgary
Introduction II / Intermédiaire Junior 2
Montréal
en français
Ty Chandler from Victoria is welcomed back to Yoga North – Iyengar Yoga Winnipeg for a weekend workshop, May 31, June 1 and 2.
Friday, 6 pm to 8:30 pm
Saturday, 9 am to 1 pm
Sunday, 9 am to 1 pm
This workshop is intended for all with or without knee issues. The knees perform weight-bearing functions as well as flexion movements. Standing with the knee bent for long periods of time stresses the knee and can damage the cartilage. The femur and tibia roll and glide on each other during flexion and extension. In this workshop, we will focus on extending the knee in straight leg asanas both before and after working on flexion of the knee.
We will work intelligently and without aggression. There will also be some focus on the hips, as without mobility and stability in this region the knees bare the strain. When something goes awry in the knees we compensate in the hips, sacroiliac, ankles and feet.
We will use the knee rods for the first part of the workshop then remove them and keep the cut belts in place for the remainder.
$50 plus taxes if paid on or before April 28 and $60 plus taxes after
Iyengar: The Man, Yoga, and the Student’s Journey
D: Jake Clennell | 107 min | 2018 | USA, India | RATING: G
Hailed as “the Michelangelo of yoga” and considered to be one of the most important masters in the world, B.K.S. Iyengar is credited with bringing the ancient art of yoga to the modern masses. Born in Southern India 100 years ago, the legendary guru is the founder of Iyengar Yoga, a form of Hatha known for its rigorous mental and spiritual focus. Filmed before he passed away in 2014, this intimate portrait centres on Iyengar’s legacy and teachings, while illuminating the life-changing holistic methods at the core of his practice. Whether you’re a seasoned devotee or simply looking for self-care motivation, this profound film is bound to steer you on the path to mindfulness.
Official Selection—Vancouver International Film Festival 2018
“Essential viewing for practitioners.” – The Georgia Straight
This 5 day daily practice will give students an opportunity to focus on developing a deeper understanding of the works of B.K.S. Iyengar. A holistic approach with pranayama and philosophy woven into the daily structure will provide an enriching experience. The workshop starts at 9:00 am each morning and goes till 1:00 pm. There will be a short break in the morning after pranayama. There is a complimentary lunch on Monday so students can meet and mingle off the mat. All afternoons are free to explore the many beautiful beaches or to rest in a quiet setting by the sea.
B. K. S. Iyengar. All students must know how to set up for Salamba Sarvangasana ( shoulderstand) .
Iyengar: The Man, Yoga, and the Student’s Journey
D: Jake Clennell | 107 min | 2018 | USA, India |
Hailed as “the Michelangelo of yoga” and considered to be one of the most important masters in the world, B.K.S. Iyengar is credited with bringing the ancient art of yoga to the modern masses. Born in Southern India 100 years ago, the legendary guru is the founder of Iyengar Yoga, a form of Hatha known for its rigorous mental and spiritual focus. Filmed before he passed away in 2014, this intimate portrait centres on Iyengar’s legacy and teachings, while illuminating the life-changing holistic methods at the core of his practice. Whether you’re a seasoned devotee or simply looking for self-care motivation, this profound film is bound to steer you on the path to mindfulness.
Official Selection—Vancouver International Film Festival 2018
“Essential viewing for practitioners.” – The Georgia Straight
Iyengar: The Man, Yoga, and the Student’s Journey
D: Jake Clennell | 107 min | 2018 | USA, India |
Hailed as “the Michelangelo of yoga” and considered to be one of the most important masters in the world, B.K.S. Iyengar is credited with bringing the ancient art of yoga to the modern masses. Born in Southern India 100 years ago, the legendary guru is the founder of Iyengar Yoga, a form of Hatha known for its rigorous mental and spiritual focus. Filmed before he passed away in 2014, this intimate portrait centres on Iyengar’s legacy and teachings, while illuminating the life-changing holistic methods at the core of his practice. Whether you’re a seasoned devotee or simply looking for self-care motivation, this profound film is bound to steer you on the path to mindfulness.
Official Selection—Vancouver International Film Festival 2018
“Essential viewing for practitioners.” – The Georgia Straight
Iyengar: The Man, Yoga, and the Student’s Journey
D: Jake Clennell | 107 min | 2018 | USA, India |
Use Special Promo Code IYENGARYCT (this show only) for $8 tickets ($5 off the regular price)
Hailed as “the Michelangelo of yoga” and considered to be one of the most important masters in the world, B.K.S. Iyengar is credited with bringing the ancient art of yoga to the modern masses. Born in Southern India 100 years ago, the legendary guru is the founder of Iyengar Yoga, a form of Hatha known for its rigorous mental and spiritual focus. Filmed before he passed away in 2014, this intimate portrait centres on Iyengar’s legacy and teachings, while illuminating the life-changing holistic methods at the core of his practice. Whether you’re a seasoned devotee or simply looking for self-care motivation, this profound film is bound to steer you on the path to mindfulness.
Official Selection—Vancouver International Film Festival 2018
“Essential viewing for practitioners.” – The Georgia Straight
Iyengar: The Man, Yoga, and the Student’s Journey
D: Jake Clennell | 107 min | 2018 | USA, India |
Hailed as “the Michelangelo of yoga” and considered to be one of the most important masters in the world, B.K.S. Iyengar is credited with bringing the ancient art of yoga to the modern masses. Born in Southern India 100 years ago, the legendary guru is the founder of Iyengar Yoga, a form of Hatha known for its rigorous mental and spiritual focus. Filmed before he passed away in 2014, this intimate portrait centres on Iyengar’s legacy and teachings, while illuminating the life-changing holistic methods at the core of his practice. Whether you’re a seasoned devotee or simply looking for self-care motivation, this profound film is bound to steer you on the path to mindfulness.
Official Selection—Vancouver International Film Festival 2018
“Essential viewing for practitioners.” – The Georgia Straight
Iyengar: The Man, Yoga, and the Student’s Journey
D: Jake Clennell | 107 min | 2018 | USA, India |
Hailed as “the Michelangelo of yoga” and considered to be one of the most important masters in the world, B.K.S. Iyengar is credited with bringing the ancient art of yoga to the modern masses. Born in Southern India 100 years ago, the legendary guru is the founder of Iyengar Yoga, a form of Hatha known for its rigorous mental and spiritual focus. Filmed before he passed away in 2014, this intimate portrait centres on Iyengar’s legacy and teachings, while illuminating the life-changing holistic methods at the core of his practice. Whether you’re a seasoned devotee or simply looking for self-care motivation, this profound film is bound to steer you on the path to mindfulness.
Official Selection—Vancouver International Film Festival 2018
“Essential viewing for practitioners.” – The Georgia Straight
Iyengar: The Man, Yoga, and the Student’s Journey
D: Jake Clennell | 107 min | 2018 | USA, India |
Hailed as “the Michelangelo of yoga” and considered to be one of the most important masters in the world, B.K.S. Iyengar is credited with bringing the ancient art of yoga to the modern masses. Born in Southern India 100 years ago, the legendary guru is the founder of Iyengar Yoga, a form of Hatha known for its rigorous mental and spiritual focus. Filmed before he passed away in 2014, this intimate portrait centres on Iyengar’s legacy and teachings, while illuminating the life-changing holistic methods at the core of his practice. Whether you’re a seasoned devotee or simply looking for self-care motivation, this profound film is bound to steer you on the path to mindfulness.
Official Selection—Vancouver International Film Festival 2018
“Essential viewing for practitioners.” – The Georgia Straight
Fay and Whitney are thrilled to offer a two-day intensive with our Senior Iyengar Yoga teacher, Marlene Mawhinney. The session is a multi-level class, and some yoga experience is required. Fay and Whitney will be assisting in the workshop, too. We have capped participation at 50 participants! All details are below.
Itinerary:
Day One: Saturday, March 23rd 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Day Two: Sunday, March 24th 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
*We recommend that you arrive 20-30 minutes before the start of the workshop.
Registration:
Whitney Lord and Fay Gascho will be receiving all payments. You can pay by cash, cheque, or e-transfer. Once you register we will distribute waivers in advance of workshop, too.
Refund Policy: There is a 20% service charge for all cancellations, and cancellations one week prior to the event do not receive a refund.
Two Day Workshop: $110
1 Day Workshop: $60 (Only available on Saturday, March 23rd Only)
*Please e-mail Fay (fgascho@hotmail.com) or Whitney (whitney.s.lord@gmail.com) with any questions!
Garth is a Iyengar-certified Senior Intermediate II teacher, he was blessed with the diagnosis of MS in 1996, he immediately took to a daily practice of Iyengar Yoga. His dedication to yoga and self-healing has successfully managed his symptoms and placed his MS in remission. He enthusiastically shares his knowledge and Guruji’s advice “each day you walk the line between courage and caution”.
An actor and producer of film and stage, Garth performed his solo play “Looking for Lightning” as a devotion to BKS Iyengar, this play about his journey with MS was entered in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2018.
Garth travels extensively teaching in the Iyengar tradition, we are most happy he added a workshop in Vancouver to his busy schedule.
Come play on your mat in the beautiful East Kootenay mountain town of Fernie, BC with Sam Lloyd, Sr Iyengar yoga teacher.
Playful, informed Yoga for all levels of curious students.
*Complimentary escorted hike on Friday.
$250 tx incl.
Friday: *(hike 10:30am) 6:30-8:30
Saturday: 11:30-2:30 & 4-6
Sunday: 9-noon
Louie Ettling will be teaching a weekend workshop at Yogaview in Tracadie,N.S
• 8:30 am Pranayama (and learning to sit still and upright)
• 9:30 – 10:00 am: short break, bring your own tea
• 10:00 am – 12:30 pm: Asana class (building on all categories of the work from day to day)
• 12:30 – 2:00 pm: lunch (bring your own if preferred)
• 2:00 – 4:30 pm: Asana class (inversions and hips)
We’re going to Winnipeg!
Join us at the beautiful Canadian Museum for Human Rights in Winnipeg
More details to come
This is an all level Iyengar yoga retreat. The retreat will be NINE days this year. We stay in the beautiful Tlell. Caclilia’s B and B is right on the beach. Six hours of yoga a day includes pranayama every morning. Cost includes three meals a day, plus arrival day and departure day.
A perennial favourtie, Gabriella Giubilaro will be returning to Vancouver! Gabriella is a senior-International teacher, and operates the Instituto di Iyengar Yoga in Firenze, Italy. She has devoted her life to the study and teaching of yoga in the Iyengar tradition.
Gabreilla received a doctorate in physics; her scientific background is evident in her teaching. She brings clear, dynamic teaching infused with good humor. Her desire is to assist students to discover the intelligence of their own bodies, challenging the students so that they can experience their maximum potential. The Vancouver yoga community is thrilled to host Gabriella again.
Friday evening 6 pm-8: 30 pm
Saturday morning 9 am-12 pm
Saturday afternoon 2 pm-4: 30 pm
Sunday morning 9 am-12 pm
Teacher Training optional
Monday 10 am-2 pm, additional $88
In this workshop you will be guided through a series of classical and modified asanas that lend themselves particularly well to the core of the body.
This workshop is open to level 2 and above. This workshop is
not suitable during the menstrual cycle.
To register pay with cash, cheque or online. Make cheque
payable to: Centre de Yoga Iyengar de Montréal.
L’enseignement des séquences et des postures, s’adressant
particulièrement au pivot central du corps, sera donné par
Tim Ruddy, professeur certifié de yoga Iyengar.
Pré-requis: niveau 2 et plus excluant celles qui
sont dans leur cycle menstruel.
The venue is in a farmhouse-turned-retreat centre in Rapolano, Tuscany.
Rapolano Retreat
Who may attend: Students currently enrolled in Iyengar yoga classes/familiar with Iyengar yoga. This is an all-level retreat. Louie will work with every person at her/his appropriate level. Minor injuries will be accommodated.
Organized by Louie Ettling
Cost of Event
$2,000 plus 5% tax
How to register:
Step 1: Contact Louie via email
Step 2: Once she has accepted your participation you will be able to register by sending your deposit to Louie directly (cheque to studio or e-transfer). For mailing address: see theyogaspace.ca
Schedule
Nine day retreat. Six hours per day. Free after 4. 30 pm daily.
Sunday June 9, 2019: Arrival day
Monday June 10 – Monday June 17: Yoga retreat
Tuesday June 18th: Departure day
With Krisna Zawaduk & Lisa Towson
Designed for dedicated practitioners, this workshop is intended to deepen both the understanding of the effort and the experience of joy in more demanding poses.
How can we approach their challenges with integrity, maturity and a light-hearted curiosity? Join Krisna Zawaduk and Lisa Towson in an energetic and thoughtful exploration of the Intermediate Junior Syllabi.
@Kelowna Yoga House
Cost of Event
KYH Members: $250+GST Non members: $265 +GST by February 5, 2019, online @ www.kelownayogahouse.org
After February 5, workshop fee increases by $25.
Cancellation policy: by March 8: full refund; March 8 – March 29 possible 50% refund minus $25 cancellation fee; after March 29: no refund unless workshop replacement found.
Schedule
Friday, April 5 6:00pm -8:30pm
Saturday, April 6 9:00am-1:00pm
Sunday, April 7 9:00am-1:00pm
@ Yoga Centre Toronto
Cost of Event
Full Workshop (if purchased before June 30, 2019) -$523 (+HST)
Full Workshop (after June 30) – $577 (+HST)
Asana and Pranayama – $350 (+HST)
Schedule
8-9am Pranayama
9:30-11:30am Asana
1-5pm Symbolism
@Yoga Centre Toronto
Cost of Event
$350 (+hst)
Schedule
6-9am each morning
For Certified IY Teachers and Teacher Trainees
@Calgary Iyengar Yoga
Cost of Event
Monday 9am-1pm, 2pm-4pm | $144+gst
Tuesday 9am-1pm, 2pm-4pm | $144+gst
Wednesday: 9am-12pm | $72+gst
Full seminar | $360+gst
Schedule
Monday 9am-1pm, 2pm-4pm
Tuesday 9am-1pm, 2pm-4pm
Wednesday 9am-12pm
Jawahar Bangera
Jawahar Bangera studied yoga under Yogacharya BKS Iyengar’s guidance for more than 30 years and accompanied him on many of his workshops around the world. Jawahar runs two centres in Mumbai, travels the world giving workshops, and is a trustee of the Light on Yoga Research Trust.
Pour la fin de semaine de pâques avec Marie-Andrée Morin
Dans l’asana le plus simple comme dans les plus complexes, la conscience doit se déployer dans toutes les couches de l’être. Dans chacune de ces couches, il faut trouver la route, voir les obstacles, les résistances, apprivoiser les peurs et les doutes pour, par une pratique patiente et déterminée, aller peu à peu de la périphérie vers le centre de notre être. Lors de ce stage, nous prendrons la route pour aller plus loin dans cette belle aventure.
Marie-Andrée Morin est professeure certifiée senior de yoga Iyengar et pratiquante dévouée de yoga Iyengar depuis plus de 30 ans. Elle a formé de nombreux professeurs de yoga Iyengar au Québec et enseigné partout au Canada. Elle enseigne le Yoga avec rigueur, précision, honnêteté et beaucoup de compassion. C’est une femme inspirante qui sait rendre le yoga accessible à tous.
Lieu
à déterminer
Organisé par Espace créé.
Horaire
Vendredi 18 h – 20 h 30
Samedi 9 h – 12 h et 13 h -16 h
Dimanche 10 h – 13 h
Coût :
230 $ / 50 $ à l’inscription
Edwin is a highly respected scholar and professor of Hinduism at Rutgers University. His yoga practice has been steady for well over 30 years, and his special connection to the Iyengar yoga community came through Patricia Walden. He has a remarkable knack for combining academic rigor and accessibility of the material he teaches, all enfolded in kindness and generosity. We are delighted to welcome him back to Pathway Yoga in April, when his teachings will focus on the Bhagavad Gita.
Marlene is one of Canada’s treasured senior-most teachers, and we are thrilled to welcome her back to Pathway Yoga. Marlene’s quest for depth in yoga led her to BKS Iyengar, and from 1985 onward she returned to India regularly to study and work with Guruji and Geetaji. “As a teacher, the biggest gift I have is my teacher, BKS Iyengar. The next biggest gift I have is the students.” Marlene
Marlene’s workshop welcomes seasoned Iyengar yoga students familiar with Sirsasana – wall is fine – and Sarvangasana.
Cost
The early fee is $225, available by cash/cheque or e-transfer by February 8th.
The fee after that date is $250. Online registration is also available via PayPal, with $10 added to cover transaction fees.
Schedule
Friday 6-8pm
Saturday and Sunday 9am-1pm
Calgary Iyengar Yoga
“Long uninterrupted practice is the firm foundation for restraining the fluctuations of consciousness.” ~ Sutra 1.14
Openings, tractions and traditional postures sequenced to remove stiffness, stress and fatigue and build strength, vibrancy, steadiness and joy. This workshop will be based on Sharoni’s training in France with Faeq and Corine Biria. All levels welcome.
Cost of Event
Friday 6-9pm | $72+gst
Saturday/Sunday 1:00-5:00pm | $96+gst per session
Full weekend | $264+gst
Schedule
Friday 6-9pm
Saturday/Sunday 1:00-5:00pm
We are pleased to offer a weekend workshop with Louie Ettling, Director of Yoga Space in Vancouver at Prana Yoga Studio.
The workshop is open to level 2 and level 3 students, and will be limited to 30 participants.
Contact Name:
Sandra Stuart
sandra@pranayogawinnipeg.ca
Cost of Event
$238.10 plus $11.90 gst = $250
Full payment on or before February 15, will reserve your spot. No refunds will be issued, though credit will be applied if your spot is filled.
Schedule
Friday evening 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Saturday afternoon 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Sunday morning 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Week 2: Level 2,3,4 Practice Intensive For practitioners with more than 1 year of regular practice (Iyengar method) with a regular home practice and can hold sirsasana for 5 minutes with variations and sarvangasana for up to 10 minutes with variations.
Organized by Calgary Iyengar Yoga
$1500 USD – includes classes, accommodation and meals.
Limited to a group of 20 students per retreat week.
Schedule
7:00 – 10:00 am ~ Asana
10:00 – 10:45 am ~ Tea
10:45 – 11:45 am ~ Pranayama
12:15 pm ~ Lunch
4:00 – 6:00 pm ~ Asana
7:15 pm ~ Dinner & Kirtan
Wednesday afternoon/evening ~ day off for rest, sightseeing, etc.
Puerto Vallarta is a resort town on Mexico’s Pacific coast, in Jalisco state. Its cobblestone center is home to boutique shops, art galleries and a range of restaurants. Casa Dulce Vida is in the heart of Puerto Vallarta, located just blocks from the El Malecón, the beach, popular shopping and restaurants. There is a private swimming pool on site and the top deck has one of the best sunset views in town. It is a collection of 7 separate unique suites each with a kitchen & private entrance. Accommodations are shared.
Level 1, 2 Practice Intensive For practitioners with at least 6 months to 1 year of regular practice (Iyengar method), serious practitioners of an alternate method who would like to discover the Iyengar tradition or practitioners who have stopped practice for sometime and wish to embark again. See map: Google Maps
Organized by Calgary Iyengar Yoga
$1500 USD – includes classes, accommodation and meals.
Limited to a group of 20 students per retreat week.
Schedule
7:00 – 10:00 am ~ Asana
10:00 – 10:45 am ~ Tea
10:45 – 11:45 am ~ Pranayama
12:15 pm ~ Lunch
4:00 – 6:00 pm ~ Asana
7:15 pm ~ Dinner & Kirtan
Wednesday afternoon/evening ~ day off for rest, sightseeing, etc.
Puerto Vallarta is a resort town on Mexico’s Pacific coast, in Jalisco state. Its cobblestone center is home to boutique shops, art galleries and a range of restaurants. Casa Dulce Vida is in the heart of Puerto Vallarta, located just blocks from the El Malecón, the beach, popular shopping and restaurants. There is a private swimming pool on site and the top deck has one of the best sunset views in town. It is a collection of 7 separate unique suites each with a kitchen & private entrance. Accommodations are shared.
Join Frema and Samantha for our fifth annual Yoga Retreat in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Event Location
Casa Dulce Vida
Calle Aldama Centro
12345 Puerto Vallarta , JAL
See map: Google Maps
Cost of Event
$1500USD
$500USD deposit holds your spot
Final Payment due by January 15, 2019
Schedule
Retreat begins with dinner Saturday evening
S/M/T/Th/F: Pranayama 7-8 am, Asana 10 am-noon & 4-6 pm, Philosophy after dinner
Wed: Asana 7-9 am remainder of the day free
Sat: Asana/pranayama 7-9 am, brunch, depart
All meals incl. except Lunch & Dinner on Wednesday
Iyengar Yoga Centre of Victoria
Join Ann for an all levels weekend workshop. Take the time and space to refine your practice and contemplate what lies at the heart of yoga for you in this new year.
Cost of Event
$175 for members, $195 for non-members
Schedule
Saturday Feb. 23 10:30 – 1:30, 3:30 – 5:30pm
Sunday Feb. 24 12:00 – 3:00pm
@Planet Yoga – Montréal
Deepen your understanding and practice of Iyengar yoga with Senior Iyengar Yoga teacher Louie Ettling.
Each participant will find new ways to go deeper into their practice working at their own personal level without ego. All practitioners are welcome with at least 6 months regular Iyengar yoga practice under the guidance of a certified Iyengar yoga teacher.
Cost of Event
Full fee: $260
Early Bird: $210 Paid on or before Feb 1 2019.
Teacher Training portion $75 extra
Send cheque payable to Tim Ruddy to: 767 rue du Couvent Montréal QC H4C 2R5 (this is the mailing address only) or
email transfer to tim@planetyoga.ca or
cash on site
Schedule
Friday 9am-12
Teacher Training (For CIYT and teachers in training – $75 extra for this portion only)
Friday 6-8pm
Saturday 9am-12 & 2-4pm
Sunday 9am-12
(Intermediate Senior III Teacher and IYAC/ACYI Assessor from Victoria)
@Iyengar Yoga in Calgary
Schedule
Friday 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Saturday 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Sunday 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Yoga Centre Toronto
Schedule
6:15-7:30am each morning
March 4, 2019 to April 2, 2019
Yoga Centre Toronto
Schedule
Friday, May 3rd: 6-9pm
Saturday, May 4th: 9-1pm
Sunday, May 5th: 9-1pm
Yoga Centre Toronto
Yoga Centre Toronto
Yoga Centre Toronto
Yoga Centre Toronto
Yoga Centre Toronto
Yoga Centre Toronto
Iyengar Yoga Centre of Victoria, Victoria, BC
Commit to this series to advance your personal practice of asana and pranayama, to refine your skills as a teacher and to deepen your understanding of Iyengar Yoga with some of the country’s most experience and respected teachers.
2 practice enrichment (PE) sessions offered on Friday afternoons from 2 to 5 p.m. Level 3 and 4 students are eligible to attend with permission from the instructors.
2 professional development (PD) sessions offered on Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Sessions will include teaching enrichment opportunities as well as a wide variety of current and relevant PD topics. For certified Iyengar teachers and trainees.
Schedule
2019:
Friday, January 25 PES Ann Kilbertus and Ty Chandler
Saturday, January 26 PD Continuation of Seeing, Understanding and Adjustments (Ann Kilbertus and Ty Chandler)
Friday, March 29 PES Ann Kilbertus and Ty Chandler
Saturday, March 30 PD Refinement in the teaching of pranayama (TBA)”
Cost of Event
PE – $48 per session + GST
PD – $50 per session + GST
Iyengar Yoga Centre of Victoria, Victoria, BC
Commit to this series to advance your personal practice of asana and pranayama, to refine your skills as a teacher and to deepen your understanding of Iyengar Yoga with some of the country’s most experience and respected teachers.
2 practice enrichment (PE) sessions offered on Friday afternoons from 2 to 5 p.m. Level 3 and 4 students are eligible to attend with permission from the instructors.
2 professional development (PD) sessions offered on Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Sessions will include teaching enrichment opportunities as well as a wide variety of current and relevant PD topics. For certified Iyengar teachers and trainees.
Schedule
2019:
Friday, January 25 PES Ann Kilbertus and Ty Chandler
Saturday, January 26 PD Continuation of Seeing, Understanding and Adjustments (Ann Kilbertus and Ty Chandler)
Friday, March 29 PES Ann Kilbertus and Ty Chandler
Saturday, March 30 PD Refinement in the teaching of pranayama (TBA)”
Cost of Event
PE – $48 per session + GST
PD – $50 per session + GST
Calgary Iyengar Yoga
January 11, 2019 to January 13, 2019
Special location for this event
Calgary Canoe Club
7305 Crowchild Trail SW
Cost of Event
Friday 6-9pm | $72+gst
Saturday 1-5pm | $96+gst
Sunday 8am – noon | $96+gst
Full weekend | $264+gst
Schedule
Friday 6-9pm
Saturday 1-5pm
Sunday 8am-noon
Journey Inward: Restorative Iyengar Yogawith Cheryl Joseph
As we head towards the darkest part of the year, come enjoy a Saturday afternoon of gently unwinding. In this restorative workshop we will practice a series of supported yoga postures and pranayama breathing exercises that will help us to settle into deep relaxation. This workshop is a great way to nourish the nervous system and prepare for a restful evening. All students are welcome.
Why Bend Over Backwards? with Terri Damiani
Refresh your Lungs with Louie Ettling
In this workshop we will first broaden the body by doing gentle asana (postures). Then we will elongate the trunk actively. Once the trunk is spread horizontally and vertically, Louie will guide students through meditative breathing (pranayama). Pranayama can be very helpful in soothing our city nerves. This workshop is appropriate for all levels of students.
Go Deeper in Hip Flexion with Luci Yamamoto
Can you bend deeply at the hip? From Child’s Pose to Marichyasana to Kurmasana, hip flexion is integral to many asanas. In this workshop, we’ll stretch and strengthen the typical “trouble spot” muscles: glutes, external rotators, and adductors. We’ll then explore hip-flexing poses with individualized prop setups. If you hold tension in your hips, this workshop is for you!
Participants should have at least six months of yoga experience and no major injuries.
Strengthening and Releasing: Your Neck and Shoulders with Morgan Rea
Many of us have tight or stiff necks and shoulders. Come to a workshop to focus on these areas to find more strength, mobility, and ease. Appropriate for all levels of students, including those with minor neck and shoulder discomfort, but not significant or recent injury.
Yoga Ropes Workshop for all levels with Corrie Vorlaufer
Lower Back Care with Patricia Fernandes
As we age, habitual posture and repetitive movements can lead to lower back discomfort. This workshop will focus on how to integrate asanas into your practice that will support the health and function of the spine. Join us and explore postures that will improve the strength and flexibility of your back. All levels welcome.
Setting Up a Home Practice with Linda Shevloff
Learn how to organize yourself to do a well-rounded yoga practice at home that supports what you have been learning in classes and helps you to integrate those lessons into your life. If you have any special needs that you would like addressed, please submit a question to Linda at The Yoga Space at least two weeks before the workshop date.
Hop on the Padmasana Bus with Sam Lloyd
Whether or not you get to the final destination, this trip around the hips has lots of great places to explore! Playfully investigate some of the routes into this dynamic seated pose. See how far you get and maybe surprise yourself.
In this course, Linda and students will discuss the ideas presented in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and The Bhagavad Gita, both ancient Hindu texts that have had a large influence on the study of yoga. We will discuss the ideas at the root of yogic practice, their relevance and purpose, and how these texts relate to us today. Linda will present an aspect of the Sutras or the Bhagavad Gita and will lead a discussion in order to provoke thinking and to clarify meaning.
In this course, Linda and students will discuss the ideas presented in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and The Bhagavad Gita, both ancient Hindu texts that have had a large influence on the study of yoga. We will discuss the ideas at the root of yogic practice, their relevance and purpose, and how these texts relate to us today. Linda will present an aspect of the Sutras or the Bhagavad Gita and will lead a discussion in order to provoke thinking and to clarify meaning.
In this course, Linda and students will discuss the ideas presented in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and The Bhagavad Gita, both ancient Hindu texts that have had a large influence on the study of yoga. We will discuss the ideas at the root of yogic practice, their relevance and purpose, and how these texts relate to us today. Linda will present an aspect of the Sutras or the Bhagavad Gita and will lead a discussion in order to provoke thinking and to clarify meaning.
In this course, Linda and students will discuss the ideas presented in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and The Bhagavad Gita, both ancient Hindu texts that have had a large influence on the study of yoga. We will discuss the ideas at the root of yogic practice, their relevance and purpose, and how these texts relate to us today. Linda will present an aspect of the Sutras or the Bhagavad Gita and will lead a discussion in order to provoke thinking and to clarify meaning.
In this course, Linda and students will discuss the ideas presented in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and The Bhagavad Gita, both ancient Hindu texts that have had a large influence on the study of yoga. We will discuss the ideas at the root of yogic practice, their relevance and purpose, and how these texts relate to us today. Linda will present an aspect of the Sutras or the Bhagavad Gita and will lead a discussion in order to provoke thinking and to clarify meaning.
A monthly 3-hour class for students who are registered in weekly Iyengar yoga classes and who are interested in exploring the practice more deeply. Students need to be stable in sirsasana (headstand at wall acceptable) and sarvangasana (adapted shoulderstand acceptable).
A monthly 3-hour class for students who are registered in weekly Iyengar yoga classes and who are interested in exploring the practice more deeply. Students need to be stable in sirsasana (headstand at wall acceptable) and sarvangasana (adapted shoulderstand acceptable).
A monthly 3-hour class for students who are registered in weekly Iyengar yoga classes and who are interested in exploring the practice more deeply. Students need to be stable in sirsasana (headstand at wall acceptable) and sarvangasana (adapted shoulderstand acceptable).
A monthly 3-hour class for students who are registered in weekly Iyengar yoga classes and who are interested in exploring the practice more deeply. Students need to be stable in sirsasana (headstand at wall acceptable) and sarvangasana (adapted shoulderstand acceptable).
A monthly 3-hour class for students who are registered in weekly Iyengar yoga classes and who are interested in exploring the practice more deeply. Students need to be stable in sirsasana (headstand at wall acceptable) and sarvangasana (adapted shoulderstand acceptable).
A monthly 3-hour class for students who are registered in weekly Iyengar yoga classes and who are interested in exploring the practice more deeply. Students need to be stable in sirsasana (headstand at wall acceptable) and sarvangasana (adapted shoulderstand acceptable).
A monthly 3-hour class for students who are registered in weekly Iyengar yoga classes and who are interested in exploring the practice more deeply. Students need to be stable in sirsasana (headstand at wall acceptable) and sarvangasana (adapted shoulderstand acceptable)
A monthly 3-hour class for students who are registered in weekly Iyengar yoga classes and who are interested in exploring the practice more deeply. Students need to be stable in sirsasana (headstand at wall acceptable) and sarvangasana (adapted shoulderstand acceptable)
May 3-5, 2019
Friday 6pm-8pm
Saturday 9am-noon & 2:30pm-4:30pm
Sunday 9am-noon
Registration opens February 1, 2019
Register before April 3, 2019—$250
After April 3 – $275
cancellation policy here
Requirements: At least 1 year of Iyengar yoga experience and knowledge in how to set up props for Salamba Sarvangasana
Going from the Known to the Unknown
cancellation policy here
Register with etransfer to workshops@familyoga.ca
Contact: Anita Cullen
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