"The Guru, the sisya and the vidya - the teacher, the pupil and the knowledge - all should become integrated."
B.K.S. Iyengar
Workshop & Event Descriptions
Going Deeper
An Iyengar Yoga workshop with Shirley Daventry French.
Saturday and Sunday, Sept 25-26, 2010.
This is an opportunity for Level 1, 2 and 3 students to work with senior teacher Shirley Daventry French to explore yoga in a deeper way
Footsteps of Patanjali
Walk in the Footsteps of Patanjali with Shirley Daventry French and Leslie Hogya.
Wed. August 25 - Sun. August 29, 2010.
Let Shirley and Leslie be your guides at the tranquil Salt Spring Centre located off Canada's west coast.
Immerse yourself in daily Asana (poses) and Pranayama (breathing) practice.
Explore the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali through participation in group discussion.
Student Intensive
Plan to attend the Student Intensive with Lauren Cox and Ty Chandler. (both Junior Intermediate III Iyengar yoga teachers) if you are...
Curious about deepening your practice in a 5 half-day Iyengar Intensive? ...or wanting to get inspired to re-establish your practice?
9 am to 12 noon, August 30 to September 3, 2010.
Introduction to Pranayama and Yoga Philosophy will begin the morning workshop. The daily two hour asana practice will include yoga kurunta (rope work) as well as a timed practice.
Saltspring Retreat
Attend the 26th annual retreat on beautiful Saltspring Island. Participate in a weekend of Iyengar yoga with Shirley Daventry French.
June 4 - 6, 2010.
There are still camping and commuting spaces available. Currently, the shared accommodation is full, but we can put you on a waitlist.
Summer Solstice
Join Ty Chandler to celebrate the longest day of the year. For students who have a minimum of two terms of Level 1 and can practice Salamba Sarvangasana for 5 minutes.
June 20, 2010.
Summer Sadhana
Sadhana is a Sanskrit term which means dedicated quest. Start the day energized, focused and calm. Join Robin in this early morning sadhana and become more aware of how a daily practice can deepen your Yoga experience. This is an all levels workshop - knowledge of setting up for shoulder stand (or a variation) is required. July 5 - 10, 2010.
Teacher Training Intensives
Attend the Introductory Teacher Training Intensive with Leslie Hogya and Ann Kilbertus.
July 19 - 24, 2010.
Program
Daily asana and pranayama practice, peer teaching, philosophy and anatomy will be included in this intense course. Leslie and Ann are experienced teachers certified at Intermediate
Senior I through the Iyengar Yoga Association of Canada and are qualified I.Y.A.C. assessors.
Monday to Friday will be approximately 9 am to 5 pm. On Saturday we will conclude at noon. A celebratory Indian banquet will be arranged for one evening. The cost of the banquet
is not included in the course fees.
Attend the Intermediate Teacher Training Intensive with Shirley Daventry French.
August 9 - 13, 2010.
This course offers the opportunity for certified Iyengar yoga teachers to work with a master teacher. It will benefit those preparing for assessment at Intermediate Junior or
Senior level, as well as those seeking to refine their teaching and practice at their current level of certification.
Shirley is a direct student of B.K.S. Iyengar who awarded her a senior teaching credential. She has been teaching yoga for thirty-eigh years and is one of North America's
most experienced teachers in the Iyengar tradition. Shirley has been training teachers in Victoria and throughout Canada for many years.
Program
The daily schedule will be approximately 9 am to 5 pm with a two hour lunch break. A celebratory Indian banquet will be held Thursday, August 12th. The cost of the banquet is
not included in the course fees.
Please note
Participants must be certified in Iyengar Yoga at Introductory Level II or higher.