Yoga and Massage Therapy on Beautiful Salt Spring Island, BC
“Yoga is the teacher of yoga; yoga is to be understood through yoga. So live in yoga to realise yoga; comprehend yoga through yoga; he who is free from distractions enjoys yoga through yoga.” — Sri Vyãsa
Yoga and Massage Therapy on Beautiful Salt Spring Island, BC
“Yoga is the teacher of yoga; yoga is to be understood through yoga. So live in yoga to realise yoga; comprehend yoga through yoga; he who is free from distractions enjoys yoga through yoga.” — Sri Vyãsa
Upcoming Workshops
Yoga Retreat CUBA!
Havana, Cuba | Mar 7-14, 2020
If you haven’t visited Havana you don’t know Cuba. Combine Yoga, study and social tourism! We will have time with local yoga Maestro Eduardo Pimentel!
Yoga Workshop with Fr. Joe
Salt Spring Island, BC | 2020, Dates TBA
Fr. Joe has a way of weaving spiritual teachings into practice, drawing the listener into a meditative mind with his deeply soothing voice.
The View from My Mat
Geeta Iyengar, Dec 7, 1944 – Dec 16, 2018
Geetaji Iyengar shed her earthly body December 16th, 2018 at the age of 74. She had just completed the centenary celebration of her Father, BKS Iyengar, which was attended by 1200 followers.
Building Community via Yoga Retreats
Sadhana Yoga on Salt Spring Island brings together people from both varied and similar interests to foster community through personal empowerment via yoga and massage therapy.
Forward Bend Bliss
Cooling and calming, forward bends are introduced at the beginner level. For beginner students forward bends can seem approachable because for one, they are not particularly scary. However forward bends can cause or irritate an intervertebral disc injury, reduce circulation to the lower body and bring on a depressed mind [...]
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Schedule
- January 22, 2020
Kripa Foundation Iyengar Yoga for Addiction Support
January 22, 2020 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Salt Spring Island Wellness Centre, 120 Hereford Ave, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2T3, Canada
September 4th to January 29th, No class on Christmas Day or New Years Day
All Welcome
This is yoga taught in the Kripa Iyengar method intended to provide support to those in recovery from addiction.
Yoga practice is intended to replace cravings, model new behaviour and address fear, pain and suffering in a supportive safe non-judgemental environment. If you are on a journey of recovery or just beginning this path this class is here for you.
By donation
Sign up or show up at the Salt Spring Wellness CentreGentle Iyengar Yoga
January 22, 2020 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm The Salt Spring Centre of Yoga, 355 Blackburn Rd, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2B8, Canada
Salt Spring Centre of Yoga Satsang Room
This is a more gentle version of Iyengar Yoga designed for beginners and experienced students. A slower pace, use of yoga props and no inversions. All ages and levels of experience are welcome.
No class on Wednesday, February 5th or March 11th
$20 drop-in or $16 if prepaid for an 8-week session. Start anytime.
- January 27, 2020
Iyengar Yoga Intermediate Level
January 27, 2020 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Salt Spring Island Wellness Centre, 120 Hereford Ave, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2T3, Canada
This class will provide you with a moderate to moderate to vigorous-paced weekly yoga session.
Inversions are taught in this classChanting, asana, pranayama, and philosophy are each touched on during the course of a session.
Longer holdings and study of the asana (poses) cultivate the structure for the breath and take the student deeper. The Iyengar method is known for detail, alignment, and sequencing, which ultimately work on consciousness, embracing all eight limbs of yoga.
No class February 3rd, 10th, March 9th
Sign up through the Salt Spring Wellness Centre
$15 or $20
- January 29, 2020
Kripa Foundation Iyengar Yoga for Addiction Support
January 29, 2020 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Salt Spring Island Wellness Centre, 120 Hereford Ave, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2T3, Canada
September 4th to January 29th, No class on Christmas Day or New Years Day
All Welcome
This is yoga taught in the Kripa Iyengar method intended to provide support to those in recovery from addiction.
Yoga practice is intended to replace cravings, model new behaviour and address fear, pain and suffering in a supportive safe non-judgemental environment. If you are on a journey of recovery or just beginning this path this class is here for you.
By donation
Sign up or show up at the Salt Spring Wellness CentreGentle Iyengar Yoga
January 29, 2020 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm The Salt Spring Centre of Yoga, 355 Blackburn Rd, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2B8, Canada
Salt Spring Centre of Yoga Satsang Room
This is a more gentle version of Iyengar Yoga designed for beginners and experienced students. A slower pace, use of yoga props and no inversions. All ages and levels of experience are welcome.
No class on Wednesday, February 5th or March 11th
$20 drop-in or $16 if prepaid for an 8-week session. Start anytime.
- February 12, 2020
Kripa Foundation Iyengar Yoga for Addiction Support
February 12, 2020 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Salt Spring Island Wellness Centre, 120 Hereford Ave, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2T3, Canada
September 4th to January 29th, No class on Christmas Day or New Years Day
All Welcome
This is yoga taught in the Kripa Iyengar method intended to provide support to those in recovery from addiction.
Yoga practice is intended to replace cravings, model new behaviour and address fear, pain and suffering in a supportive safe non-judgemental environment. If you are on a journey of recovery or just beginning this path this class is here for you.
By donation
Sign up or show up at the Salt Spring Wellness CentreGentle Iyengar Yoga
February 12, 2020 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm The Salt Spring Centre of Yoga, 355 Blackburn Rd, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2B8, Canada
Salt Spring Centre of Yoga Satsang Room
This is a more gentle version of Iyengar Yoga designed for beginners and experienced students. A slower pace, use of yoga props and no inversions. All ages and levels of experience are welcome.
No class on Wednesday, February 5th or March 11th
$20 drop-in or $16 if prepaid for an 8-week session. Start anytime.
- February 17, 2020
Iyengar Yoga Intermediate Level
February 17, 2020 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Salt Spring Island Wellness Centre, 120 Hereford Ave, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2T3, Canada
This class will provide you with a moderate to moderate to vigorous-paced weekly yoga session.
Inversions are taught in this classChanting, asana, pranayama, and philosophy are each touched on during the course of a session.
Longer holdings and study of the asana (poses) cultivate the structure for the breath and take the student deeper. The Iyengar method is known for detail, alignment, and sequencing, which ultimately work on consciousness, embracing all eight limbs of yoga.
No class February 3rd, 10th, March 9th
Sign up through the Salt Spring Wellness Centre
$15 or $20
- February 19, 2020
Kripa Foundation Iyengar Yoga for Addiction Support
February 19, 2020 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Salt Spring Island Wellness Centre, 120 Hereford Ave, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2T3, Canada
September 4th to January 29th, No class on Christmas Day or New Years Day
All Welcome
This is yoga taught in the Kripa Iyengar method intended to provide support to those in recovery from addiction.
Yoga practice is intended to replace cravings, model new behaviour and address fear, pain and suffering in a supportive safe non-judgemental environment. If you are on a journey of recovery or just beginning this path this class is here for you.
By donation
Sign up or show up at the Salt Spring Wellness CentreGentle Iyengar Yoga
February 19, 2020 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm The Salt Spring Centre of Yoga, 355 Blackburn Rd, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2B8, Canada
Salt Spring Centre of Yoga Satsang Room
This is a more gentle version of Iyengar Yoga designed for beginners and experienced students. A slower pace, use of yoga props and no inversions. All ages and levels of experience are welcome.
No class on Wednesday, February 5th or March 11th
$20 drop-in or $16 if prepaid for an 8-week session. Start anytime.
- February 23, 2020
Hypermobility Syndrome: How to Practice Yoga Safely with Hypermobile Joints
February 23, 2020 @ 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm Salt Spring Island Wellness Centre, 120 Hereford Ave, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2T3, Canada
For Teachers of Yoga, and students with hypermobile joints.
Do your knees lock? Do you struggle with your elbows in downward dog? Lack of stability?
Do your friends say wow? Repeatedly exploiting the areas of greatest movement has a cost. In this workshop, we will explore new areas of movement and practice "tapas" restraint in the "easy" areas.Both teachers and students will gain insights and learn new ways of working in asana.
$45 Advance, $60 at the door
- February 24, 2020
Iyengar Yoga Intermediate Level
February 24, 2020 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Salt Spring Island Wellness Centre, 120 Hereford Ave, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2T3, Canada
This class will provide you with a moderate to moderate to vigorous-paced weekly yoga session.
Inversions are taught in this classChanting, asana, pranayama, and philosophy are each touched on during the course of a session.
Longer holdings and study of the asana (poses) cultivate the structure for the breath and take the student deeper. The Iyengar method is known for detail, alignment, and sequencing, which ultimately work on consciousness, embracing all eight limbs of yoga.
No class February 3rd, 10th, March 9th
Sign up through the Salt Spring Wellness Centre
$15 or $20
- February 26, 2020
Kripa Foundation Iyengar Yoga for Addiction Support
February 26, 2020 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Salt Spring Island Wellness Centre, 120 Hereford Ave, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2T3, Canada
September 4th to January 29th, No class on Christmas Day or New Years Day
All Welcome
This is yoga taught in the Kripa Iyengar method intended to provide support to those in recovery from addiction.
Yoga practice is intended to replace cravings, model new behaviour and address fear, pain and suffering in a supportive safe non-judgemental environment. If you are on a journey of recovery or just beginning this path this class is here for you.
By donation
Sign up or show up at the Salt Spring Wellness CentreGentle Iyengar Yoga
February 26, 2020 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm The Salt Spring Centre of Yoga, 355 Blackburn Rd, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2B8, Canada
Salt Spring Centre of Yoga Satsang Room
This is a more gentle version of Iyengar Yoga designed for beginners and experienced students. A slower pace, use of yoga props and no inversions. All ages and levels of experience are welcome.
No class on Wednesday, February 5th or March 11th
$20 drop-in or $16 if prepaid for an 8-week session. Start anytime.
- March 2, 2020
Iyengar Yoga Intermediate Level
March 2, 2020 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Salt Spring Island Wellness Centre, 120 Hereford Ave, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2T3, Canada
This class will provide you with a moderate to moderate to vigorous-paced weekly yoga session.
Inversions are taught in this classChanting, asana, pranayama, and philosophy are each touched on during the course of a session.
Longer holdings and study of the asana (poses) cultivate the structure for the breath and take the student deeper. The Iyengar method is known for detail, alignment, and sequencing, which ultimately work on consciousness, embracing all eight limbs of yoga.
No class February 3rd, 10th, March 9th
Sign up through the Salt Spring Wellness Centre
$15 or $20
- March 4, 2020
Gentle Iyengar Yoga
March 4, 2020 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm The Salt Spring Centre of Yoga, 355 Blackburn Rd, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2B8, Canada
Salt Spring Centre of Yoga Satsang Room
This is a more gentle version of Iyengar Yoga designed for beginners and experienced students. A slower pace, use of yoga props and no inversions. All ages and levels of experience are welcome.
No class on Wednesday, February 5th or March 11th
$20 drop-in or $16 if prepaid for an 8-week session. Start anytime.
- March 11, 2020
Gentle Iyengar Yoga
March 11, 2020 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm The Salt Spring Centre of Yoga, 355 Blackburn Rd, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2B8, Canada
Salt Spring Centre of Yoga Satsang Room
This is a more gentle version of Iyengar Yoga designed for beginners and experienced students. A slower pace, use of yoga props and no inversions. All ages and levels of experience are welcome.
No class on Wednesday, February 5th or March 11th
$20 drop-in or $16 if prepaid for an 8-week session. Start anytime.
- March 16, 2020
Iyengar Yoga Intermediate Level
March 16, 2020 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Salt Spring Island Wellness Centre, 120 Hereford Ave, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2T3, Canada
This class will provide you with a moderate to moderate to vigorous-paced weekly yoga session.
Inversions are taught in this classChanting, asana, pranayama, and philosophy are each touched on during the course of a session.
Longer holdings and study of the asana (poses) cultivate the structure for the breath and take the student deeper. The Iyengar method is known for detail, alignment, and sequencing, which ultimately work on consciousness, embracing all eight limbs of yoga.
No class February 3rd, 10th, March 9th
Sign up through the Salt Spring Wellness Centre
$15 or $20
- March 18, 2020
Gentle Iyengar Yoga
March 18, 2020 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm The Salt Spring Centre of Yoga, 355 Blackburn Rd, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2B8, Canada
Salt Spring Centre of Yoga Satsang Room
This is a more gentle version of Iyengar Yoga designed for beginners and experienced students. A slower pace, use of yoga props and no inversions. All ages and levels of experience are welcome.
No class on Wednesday, February 5th or March 11th
$20 drop-in or $16 if prepaid for an 8-week session. Start anytime.
- March 23, 2020
Iyengar Yoga Intermediate Level
March 23, 2020 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Salt Spring Island Wellness Centre, 120 Hereford Ave, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2T3, Canada
This class will provide you with a moderate to moderate to vigorous-paced weekly yoga session.
Inversions are taught in this classChanting, asana, pranayama, and philosophy are each touched on during the course of a session.
Longer holdings and study of the asana (poses) cultivate the structure for the breath and take the student deeper. The Iyengar method is known for detail, alignment, and sequencing, which ultimately work on consciousness, embracing all eight limbs of yoga.
No class February 3rd, 10th, March 9th
Sign up through the Salt Spring Wellness Centre
$15 or $20
- March 25, 2020
Gentle Iyengar Yoga
March 25, 2020 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm The Salt Spring Centre of Yoga, 355 Blackburn Rd, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2B8, Canada
Salt Spring Centre of Yoga Satsang Room
This is a more gentle version of Iyengar Yoga designed for beginners and experienced students. A slower pace, use of yoga props and no inversions. All ages and levels of experience are welcome.
No class on Wednesday, February 5th or March 11th
$20 drop-in or $16 if prepaid for an 8-week session. Start anytime.