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Everything in nature is made up of five basic elements: earth, water, fire, air and space. The world is out of balance and it is our work as yogis to heal this planet. Connecting with the five elements allows us to attune the rhythms and cycles of our own beings, our planet and to all that is the universe. Throrugh consciously working with the elements, we learn how to move towards balance, lightness and freedom. Ryan's teaching and practice is to honour the five elements and to restore harmony. Our disrespect of the Mother Earth and Father Sky has to stop. [lecture + asansa 2.5 hours]

Dynamic and inspirational, Ryan Leier brings his unique energy to every class he teaches. Whether in his own One Yoga studios or as an ambassador of yoga to communities around the world, his expression of this ancient, yet vital tradition consistently touches people's hearts. Ryan is a firm believer that, through steady practice and devotion, all people—regardless of age, gender, race or religion—can experience the Oneness of Yoga. Ryan is primarily a student of the Krishamacharya yoga lineage and continues to study under Father Joe Pereira, by whom he was authorized to teach. Ryan trains with Baron Baptiste, Eddie Modestini and Nicki Doane (Maya), Danny Paradise, Srivatsa Ramaswami (Vinyasa Krama). He also received instruction from Ashtanga Guru Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. Ryan is rooted in local sacred teachings. He studies and serves the Elders in his home province of Saskatchewan (which comes from the Cree word kisiskaciwani-spiv meaning "swift flowing river").

What defines advanced yoga practice? A common misconception of Yoga is that it is all about the attainment to "sexy" poses. This class will challenge you to get deeper into poses you thought you already knew and teach you to explore find inspiration within your own body, giving you tools to get to those "sexy" poses, but with the right steps the bring your body into alignment. Foundations are crucial in everything we do, and this class will ensure that your foundations are leading you away from injury and towards freedom.

Kristine "Piper" Doiron's exploration of the science of yoga has led her around the world and back. What started off as a means to get back into shape, has evolved into a lifestyle that brings her balance and fills her with gratitude on a daily basis. She loves to share the balance that she has found through the practice of yoga in teacher trainings, workshops, and classes around the world. Her goal is to inspire those who practice with her to connect with their own inner teacher, and to develop a sustainable practice that brings their body into balance and gives them freedom of body and mind.

Join Suzanne as she facilitates a journey into the quiet and refined spaces deep in the body, mind and heart. Suzanne will utilize Patanjali's Yoga Sutras to encourage students to travel to the places where samskaras leave their residue & make their imprints. Suzanne will utilize theory & practice to shine awareness on the significance of joy in practice and life. The practice will have an emphasis on arm balancing & back bending. Suzanne will also lead students through meditation, mantra and pranayama to provide various opportunities for students to access the subtle body.

Suzanne Faith Slocum Gori ’s teachings reveal the celebration of courage and encourage students to dissolve the barriers that prevent them from being open and authentic. Suzanne invites students to playfully move through an intelligent practice in order to cultivate more intimacy with their breath, body, mind and community. Suzanne is an Anusara ™ Inspired Instructor, and her heart is also devoted to mentoring and teaching teachers. As a former certified Yoga Works ™ Instructor living in Los Angeles, Suzanne explored the Iyengar and Ashtanga lineages. Suzanne is Co-Founder & Co-Owner of One Yoga for the People in Vancouver and holds a doctorate within Educational and Counselling Psychology. Suzanne conducts 200 hour Yoga Alliance Teacher Trainings, teacher mentorship programs and international retreats & workshops. She is a primary faculty member for Yoga Therapy International and One Yoga Teacher Trainings. Suzanne is also the Founder of SARA Foundation, a charity organization aimed at yoga for cancer prevention & management. Suzanne continues to feed and share her curiosity in life by studying with several highly respected scholars and teachers. Suzanne's heart is primarily captivated and fueled by her husband, two children & malamute husky living in Vancouver.

Embrace a state of balance through learning the soothing foundation of Ashtanga Yoga practice, the sacred Sun Salutations. These can become for us a soothing prayer for the mind, body & emotional field and can assist us in finding the state of ever present bliss within the heart and energy body. This is for all levels and especially for those whom may have a desire to truly know themselves through yoga.

Jennifer Pritchard is the founder, senior teacher & kirtan host at Victoria's longest running Ashtanga Studio and Mysore Program. The Yoga Shala established upon her return from yoga training with Sri K. Pattabhi Jois in Mysore, India 2002. Jennifer is authorized by the KPJAYI & has the longest ongoing relationship with the KPJAYI of any teachers on Vancouver Island, she is also E-RYT with the Yoga Alliance. Enjoying yoga most of her life, her mom started her in yoga explorations in the 70's, her well rounded study includes Ayurveda, Shamanism & classic 8 limb philosophy of Baba Hari Dass.

This session will give a step-by-step overview of the Five Stages of Spiritual Growth. Workshop exercises, resources and take-away materials will illustrate the process. You'll learn to recognize the signs, elements, and milestones associated with each new level of spiritual development, (The In-Breaking, The Severance, The Threshold, The Incorporation, and The Urge Towards Communion), and how to interpret their message in practical application to your own journey.

Carmen Spagnola is a soul worker who, through intuitive readings, past life regression and hypnotherapy, helps people get clear on their life purpose and their next steps to living it. Part researcher, part practitioner, she takes a multi-disciplinary approach to spiritual development. Her work draws on depth psychology, the work of Joseph Campbell, Quakerism, feminist and aboriginal spirituality, as well as developments in brain science and healing. This spring, she will be conducting similar workshops in Helsinki, Stockholm and Amsterdam.

This is one of those special, transformational sessions you will not want to miss! Join Bellyfit™ CEO Alice Bracegirdle as she takes you on a journey to the heart and soul of the Bellyfit™ experience ~ super fun, sacred and sensual! Accompanied by a live DJ set from Bellyfit CTO DJ Rowan, this is sure to be a full on, earth shaking, spiritual celebration!! Expect delicious, deep, inspiring beats and the latest and greatest moves and grooves from the Bellyfit™ Development Team!! Prepare to be moved...deeply and completely. Please bring water, yoga mat and get ready to sweat. No previous experience required. All welcome.

Alice Bracegirdle is one of the world's leading authorities on Holistic Fitness for women. As mother, wife, and CEO of Bellyfit International, Alice is driven by a fierce passion for inspiring and empowering women physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Through the Bellyfit® systems and training courses, Alice is deeply devoted to helping women embrace the natural beauty and diversity of the female body and continues to design fabulous, fun and innovative new ways for women to feel great about themselves while getting fit. With hundreds of women now teaching Bellyfit® classes across Canada, Alice's message of Holistic Fitness and positive body image is now moving thousands of women toward a more balanced and joyful life, every day.

A session of dancing for the health of it that will leave you feeling invigorated, strong, vibrant and full of happiness! bodyGROOVE is the easiest dance class in the world! We will learn simple and easy moves from a variety of different dance styles inspired by all different styles of music with beats you cannot resist! But it’s not just about dance ~ it’s so much more! Take your yoga practice off the mat and onto the dance floor. bodyGROOVE is about connecting to your authentic self, taking responsibility for your health and moving your body in a way that feels amazing to you! Come move, shake, wiggle, shimmy, stomp and GROOVE with us! Absolutely NO experience or co-ordination necessary!

Liz Zdunich is a yogini, teacher and coach, GROOVE ambassador and facilitator, blogger, business owner/operator of Namaste Inspired Athletics, and above all, a wife and a mumma of two. She has been professionally involved in the fitness and wellness industry for over fifteen years, inspiring clients and her community to make positive changes in their lives to create their happiest, most authentically connected lives. Liz has a passion for helping people discover their own inner and physical strengths and wisdom, and believes in people’s ability to exceed beyond their own expectations of themselves!

Do you long to feel more empowered, joyful, and free? Learning to connect to the Divine Feminine within your Yoga Practice will help you move from exhaustion to vibrant health, from self-doubt to self-love, and from confusion to inspired living. Through the practice of Ashtanga Yoga, students will learn to connect to their inner power, creating balance, and returning to their natural state of harmony and peace. By tapping into the inherent strength of the Feminine, students will feel a complete renewal of spirit following this invigorating asana practice.

Harmony Lichty is the founder and a primary teacher at Ashtanga Yoga Victoria, along with her husband Jeff. They are authorized at the highest level, directly from the K.P.J Ashtanga Yoga Institute in Mysore, India. Harmony was first introduced to Yoga in 1995. She traveled and taught Yoga internationally for 5 years. She has spent the past decade studying in India with the late Sri. K. Pattabhi Jois, and Yoga Master Sri. O.P Tiwari. In 2009, she moved to Victoria with her husband Jeff, and established Ashtanga Yoga Victoria. With the birth of their son in 2011, life is now both full and sweet.

Suzanne Siemens, cofounder of Lunapads and Pads4girls, is a social entrepreneur and business leader . Feeling burnt out after 10 years working in a highly demanding corporate finance environment, Suzanne left that career in pursuit of work that was more meaningful and in alignment with her values. As an award winning social entrepreneur, Suzanne leverages her business skills to ensure that Lunapads not only provides beautiful and inspiring products for women worldwide, but is committed to addressing social challenges facing girls and women in the developing world.

Alice Bracegirdle is one of the world's leading authorities on Holistic Fitness for women. As mother, wife, and CEO of Bellyfit International, Alice is driven by a fierce passion for inspiring and empowering women physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Through the Bellyfit® systems and training courses, Alice is deeply devoted to helping women embrace the natural beauty and diversity of the female body and continues to design fabulous, fun and innovative new ways for women to feel great about themselves while getting fit. With hundreds of women now teaching Bellyfit® classes across Canada, Alice's message of Holistic Fitness and positive body image is now moving thousands of women toward a more balanced and joyful life, every day.

Cortnee Loren Brown is a writer, yogi & creative photographer based in Los Angeles. She’s also the author of Know Yourself, Love Your Business: Yoga-Powered Practices For Entrepreneurial Bliss. When she’s not downward-facing-dog-ing in Venice Beach, she’s usually leading high-inspiration photo shoots for yoga instructors, healers, coaches, jewelers, apparel designers, healthy foodies & yoga-inspired entrepreneurs of every conceivable flavor.

the view of the ‘core’ most students—and even teachers—have is often outdated and ineffective. In this creative, empowering flow with Sadie, you’ll discover new, whole-body core strength, finally access your central reservoir of power, stability and freedom, evolve the way you do your yoga poses, and reap twice the benefits every time you come to the mat! Sound good? Let’s rock it to the Core.

Sadie Nardini, a Holistic Anatomy geek, Healthy Hedonism advocate, Yoga expert, author and TV host, travels internationally bringing empowering tools to yoga teachers and students everywhere. Her next book, “Core Strength: A 21-Day Program to Get Fit, Fierce and Fabulous” is coming out with Random House in 2013, and her TV show, Rock Your Yoga is playing across the country on the new Veria Living Network. With Sadie you’ll most likely sweat, laugh, learn, and come away transformed and inspired anew--on all levels. “There are not many yoga teachers whose work I unreservedly recommend. Sadie is one of the few that I absolutely do.”~Leslie Kaminoff, author of the bestselling book “Yoga Anatomy”

Three full hours of slow Yin Yoga and delicious Restorative Yoga, complete with Thai head massages, foot rubs during savasana, and all infused with Reiki healing energy. “do less...” is spectacular combination to allow your body and mind to break through any limitations or barriers you thought you might have had as walked in the door.

Chris Brandt believes that the value of a yoga class is not found in what we can achieve in one hour together, but rather in how that one-hour affects the other twenty-three. Chris has trained in India and Thailand, and is certified in the Wat Po lineage of Thai Massage.

Tim Cyr is a Reiki Master, meditation coach, reflexology practitioner and yoga teacher, Tim offers a combination of energy work based on what is needed rather what has to be “fixed”.

Ecstatic yoga was originally created by Karma Teachers founder, Emerson Lim, as an exciting way to engage homeless youth and meet them where they are, by introducing them to the benefits of yoga (Kundalini inspired kriyas) and breath work while triggering a natural high through the therapeutic elements of dance, such as brain dance and ecstatic dance, while creating a space that is truly welcoming and incredibly fun at the same time. Set to to the most exciting music of our time and sometimes with live djembe drummers. Everyone is welcome from toddlers to seniors. Special needs are very welcome.

Yoga transformed Emerson Lim's life and he wants to share it with others. He wants to teach from his heart and be of service to others by sharing yoga selflessly and free of charge. He started Karma Teachers along with many brave yogis to answer a higher calling and to listen to the inner guru and surrender to the lessons that it wants to impart.
He teaches regularly to homeless youth with a focus on liberation, healing and self acceptance. He also teaches kids classes which includes kids with ADD, ADHD and Autism. At Karma Teachers, he teaches ecstatic yoga.

Yoga Nidra is a subconscious meditation designed to rid ourselves of negative habitual behaviours. Michelle and Guitarist Michael Waters will transport you throughout your entire body in this deep and relaxing meditation.

Michelle Rubin was introduced to yoga over 27 years ago when she was taught Yoga Nidra meditation to alleviate her insomnia. She has founded two boutique Yoga studios in Victoria, and hosts local and international Yoga retreats. Michelle recently teamed up with Virtuoso guitarist Michael Waters to record a full length Yoga Nidra album. In her free time Michelle enjoys traveling with her husband Steven, taking their dogs Ravi and Chundra for walks along Dallas road, skiing, surfing, painting, cooking, eating, good wine and music.

You’ve heard from everyone that you should be on Twitter or have a Facebook page. What they don't tell you is what comes next or why you should be there. In this session we'll explore some potential social media strategies, how to track and measure success, and walk you through which tools work and how. This presentation leads with strategy, this is not a “twitter is cool” presentation. Businesses want and need to know how to make social media work for their bottom line, otherwise what's the point.

Chris Burdge has been leveraging Internet based communications to build brands and move products for companies such as BMW Japan, Kia, and Nestle Purina, as well as BC based businesses like Planet Organic Market and Island Savings Credit Union since 1994. In 2009 Chris founded bWEST, a social media consulting firm focused on helping organizations integrate social media with their overall communications. In 2010 Chris co-founded Social Media Camp, Western Canada's first and largest conference dedicated to the exploration and sharing of ideas and insights around social media. The conference includes 50 world-class speakers and attracts more than 700 attendees annually. Chris is deeply involved in the marketing community where he helps to inspire and share innovation. Chris speaks at universities and colleges and has been featured widely in the media including appearances on CBC Radio, CTV, CHEK News and Shaw TV.

Headstand is a highly beneficial posture that yoga master BKS Iyengar includes in his curative routines including arthritis, asthma, diabetes, insomnia and indigestion to name a few. In this workshop, you will learn not only how to safely practice Headstand, but also what other postures can be practiced beforehand to facilitate ease in getting into the posture, holding the posture, as well as safely exiting and counterposing the posture. This workshop is suitable for all levels of students who have a desire to turn the world on its head!

Ida Manly started practicing in 1996 and completed her 250-hr teacher training at MokSana Yoga Centre in the summer of 2006. She completed her 500-hr teacher training at the Kripalu Center in 2008/2009 and completed the Anusara teacher training immersions in 2009/2010 with Darren Rhodes and Christina Sell. She is registered with Yoga Alliance as an E-RYT500. Her teaching includes careful attention to alignment in order to create a practice that is sustainable and injury-free for a lifetime along with a passion for the benefits of yoga that go beyond the physical.

An asana based class with the theme of Ganesh. We will begin with one of the stories of Ganesha and the moon, when he loses his trunk, move into Ganesh mudra (incorporating breathing), and practice asanas that build up to peak pose of ardha chandrasana (with ardha chipasana as advanced option). The class will close with a 5-minute kirtan of Ganesh mantra.

Coming from a distinctly un-athletic family and background, Erica Fritch's introduction to physical activity for fun and fitness started after she moved to Victoria in a combination of cycling, swimming and fitness classes. She took her first yoga class in 1996, and has been steadily practicing and growing her yoga since then. In 2009, Erica took Moksana’s Yoga Teacher Training program, and two weeks later took the Eastern Therapies and Bodywork diploma at Pacific Rim College (yoga therapy, Thai massage, Ayurvedic massage). She now teaches yoga and practice bodywork in Victoria, BC.

Explore different forms of divination! An intro/explanation about trusting guides/intuition and how to use different tools as a guide on your path! Experiment with different forms of the ancient art( tarot cards, oracles, Turkish coffee readings, pendulums...) and learn to trust your own intuition : ) If you do have any divination tool and would like to bring and share it/learn more about it, please feel free to do so : )

Nazli Khosravi is a mom and owner at Rainflower Blessings,a sacred space to empower people by opening new doors to consciousness, introducing alternative transformational tools, and offering products & services that awaken the Spirit within.She has been offering intuitive readings most of her life as this was something that was in her family. She also offers Healing sessions, Private and Group Drum Journeys and Soul Retrievals and Conscious Connected Breath Sessions and her passion/vision is to empower others and to build authentic community.

This Kundalini Yoga class will include Pranayama, a powerful Kriya for Energy and Radiance, and Mantra Meditation. This practice will elevate your consciousness, strengthen your magnetic field, balance your hormones, and leave you shining with radiance. Come experience the powerful science and technology of Kundalini Yoga, and learn the specific effects (teachings interwoven within the class) that certain breath patterns, postures, and mantra (projection of sound) have on your body, mind, emotions, and spirit.

Dawn Rabey currently teaches Kundalini and Yin Yoga. Her passions are deepening into the ancient lineages of Kundalini Yoga and Tantra - both of which have a deep reverence for the Divine Feminine. Dawn focusses on being pulled by joy rather than pushed by pain. She encourages all beings to connect with their inherent wholeness and to purposefully live life from this place. Her yoga classes are designed to elevate consciousness, and tap into the infinite source of joy, peace, and creative energy that is omnipresent.

In the tradition of yoga, there are many paths, many philosophies -- each is valid and has its own beauty and usefulness. Yet, if we look to the essence of all practices of Yoga, we will discover a commonality -- all of these teach us to see with the heart. Learning to see with the heart is a journey of profound implication. It is a state of unbounded being, held within a container of deep humanity. As we access the eyes of the heart, what is transmitted is something that goes beyond words -- we yoke ("yoga") with the exquisite present moment, and unfold into the heart of all beings.

Nikki Manzie is E-RYT 500 since 2002 and Director of Yoga Therapy and Eastern Therapies and Bodywork at Pacific Rim College. Nikki's commitment is to the personal and professional journey of each person she works with, and their empowerment toward healing which naturally leads to an awakened heart-consciousness. She has been working in this field since 1994, providing classes, workshops, and training in traditional Eastern therapies and bodywork, including Yoga Therapy, Traditional Thai Massage and Ayurvedic Marmatherapy. She is honoured to be able to do what she loves, and continually evolve within these traditions with all of the people she encounters!

Namaste ~ the light within me seeks, sees, and bows to that same light within you.. Can you succeed in business and stay connected to your yogic practice and values? Definitely! Can you remain authentic, truthful and express yourself with highest integrity in the boardroom? Absolutely! Business can be a beautiful, sacred practice! Spend this interactive session with Liz and leave with tangible steps for succeeding in business while operating with more connection ~ to the light within you, to the light within those around you, and to your environment. Be prepared to be engaged, self-reflective and inspired!

Liz Zdunich is a yogini, teacher and coach, GROOVE ambassador and facilitator, blogger, business owner/operator of Namaste Inspired Athletics, and above all, a wife and a mumma of two. She has been professionally involved in the fitness and wellness industry for over fifteen years, inspiring clients and her community to make positive changes in their lives to create their happiest, most authentically connected lives. Liz has a passion for helping people discover their own inner and physical strengths and wisdom, and believes in people’s ability to exceed beyond their own expectations of themselves!

This will be a full-spectrum practice to cultivate sensitivity and to maintain our conversation with the world around us, as much as we engage with the inner world/landscape known as the subtle body . This will be a slower moving practice but including all categories of poses and incorporating mantra and pranayama. All-levels.

Christine Price Clark's teaching reflects a deep embrace of the heart and a playful delight for the body. She is committed to bridging the gap between the then and now, you and the other, as often as possible. She began studying yoga in New York City in 2001 and is a former certified Anusara® yoga teacher. She continues to study with some of the most beloved and skilled teachers of asana, philosophy and yoga scholarship. Holding the belief that the most potent teachings are reflected from within, she is a passionate advocate for the loving discipline of repeated, honest self-welcoming and self-study. Currently living in Vancouver with her husband and two little girls, she is known throughout the city as an empowering mentor and teacher's teacher who keeps it relevant, reverent and real.

Through the healing rhythms of Craig Paterson and the guiding voice of Whit Hornsberger, an experiential learning environment will be created, allowing your own inquiry through the practice of asana and meditation to reveal that you are the teacher you seek. This 75 minute workshop is crafted to awaken the inner wisdom that will guide you in your own practice, on and off the mat. Drawing from Buddhist psychology and meditation practices and the yogasanas of Hatha, Vinyasa and Yin Yoga, you will be guided to connect to the tools of awakening already present within you and to gain insight: literally the ability to see and feel inside your own body. Stop seeking outside of yourself and look in. It's all happening.

Whit Hornsberger discovered yoga after tearing his ACL in his last year of a five year career playing basketball for the University of Calgary. It was a devastating end to a successful career and to his childhood dream of playing professionally. Unbeknownst to him at the time, that disappointing turn of events were to open up a two and half year global journey of self-inquiry and introspection. Whit's teaching style derives from that inquiry and is laden with Buddhist teachings which have been paramount to his healing. As a teacher his goal is to create an experiential learning environment, whereby everyone feels welcomed and accepted for who and where they are upon their own path. For only when we accept ourselves exactly as we are, can we then begin to change.

Craig Paterson is a performer, composer and instrument maker based on Salt Spring Island, BC. For the past 12 years he has devoted himself to the exploration of the healing power of music and sound vibration. This devotion has led him to study many ancient world instruments and their traditional music, from the power of West African percussion to the deep meditative melodies of world flutes. A typical performance is filled with magical instruments from around the world, as well his own beautiful exotic creations. His music explores the balance between sound and space, and is intended to connect to an ancient memory and an open heart.

Using Crystal Bowls,Gongs,Tibetan Singing Bowls, Aboriginal Hand Drums and Voice, to create an ocean of sound that tunes and balances the nervous system, entraining it to the Common energy source. During a Sound Fusion you will either be sitting or laying comfortably, to begin you will be offered some breath awareness and guidance on your journey. This journey begins as you ease into the blend of sounds, becoming one with them. Here the inner work begins also breaking and moving blockages and allowing freedom of movement from within. Bring a mat/blanket/cushion for your comfort.

Cheryl Redfern is a RN (22 years) and presently works in the field of Addictions. She is a practicing Reiki Master (2005) and since 2009 has worked as a Crystal Bowl Sound Energy Practitioner. She recently attained her Jonathan Goldman Healing Sounds Certificate (2012), and is a Member of Sound Healers Assn. and has been an Aromatherapy Massage Practitioner since 1999.

Elizabeth Mueller has her own Yoga Studio where she teaches Hatha/ Kriya Yoga. “Nuad Phaen Boran” she is a Thai Yoga Massage Practitioner (2003) and Energy Healing – Practising Tibetan Sound Massage “Klang Massage” from Dr. Peter Hess, Practitioner (2004) She is also a Reiki Practitioner.

Ever wondered if you were really doing chaturanga right? Want to figure out that pesky jump forward? Revolutionize your sun salutes with this in-depth, fun, and transformative workshop. With just a few simple adjustments, you will learn how to protect your joints, prevent repetitive stress injury, and fire up your core. You do them every practice, it’s time to do them right!

The Director of the YYoga Teachers’ College, Rachel Scott is an exuberant “yoga nerd” living in Vancouver, BC. Her enthusiasm for anatomy and alignment is matched by her devilish sense of humor and general mischievousness. Rachel wrote and structured YYoga’s 200-hour TT (totally nerdy) and excels at making complex topics accessible to everyone. Her teaching is continually evolving and she enthusiastically shares this passionate journey with her students. Rachel earned her BA from Columbia University and her MFA from ACT. Join her on the mat for a hilarious and educational ride!

You are a business. It's time to start acting like one. Learn how to build relationships with studios, promote yourself, and use social media and other channels to market your classes and workshops, all while maintaining your authenticity and focus of your yoga offering.

Chris Brandt brings his irreverent sense of humour to regular Meditation and Yin classes in Vancouver, and leads consistently sold-out Contact Partner Yoga workshops throughout the yoga community. By day, he teaches Music Business at BCIT and is the executive director of the charitable foundation, Music Heals. The skills he teaches to the music industry are completely transferable to those paying their rent through yoga.

A moving practice inspired by the mythic figure and adventures of Hanuman. In this all-levels practice, we will open the body for the greatest leap we can muster- the full splits, otherwise known as Hanumanasana. Supported by this mythic figure, the embodiment of pure devotion and service, this will be practice of deep hip-openings and twists. As an archetype, Hanuman and his adventures can inspire us to mine for our highest purpose, anchor ourselves in it, and generously expand our reach.

Christine Price Clark's teaching reflects a deep embrace of the heart and a playful delight for the body. She is committed to bridging the gap between the then and now, you and the other, as often as possible. She began studying yoga in New York City in 2001 and is a former certified Anusara® yoga teacher. She continues to study with some of the most beloved and skilled teachers of asana, philosophy and yoga scholarship. Holding the belief that the most potent teachings are reflected from within, she is a passionate advocate for the loving discipline of repeated, honest self-welcoming and self-study. Currently living in Vancouver with her husband and two little girls, she is known throughout the city as an empowering mentor and teacher's teacher who keeps it relevant, reverent and real.

Tap in to your inner child with Toddler Yoga and learn how to lead an imaginative yoga journey which introduces children ages 2 - 5 to yoga. Children enjoy songs, circle time and yoga while using their imagination to take them on a journey. Poses are taught in the form of various animals that children would see on their journey whether it be at the beach, zoo, farm or where ever. AJ is a mother and yoga instructor who believes yoga can be an excellent tool for children to learn about body movement, body awareness, focus and concentration as well as relaxation, stress relief, balance and flexibility.

AJ Aiken is the owner of VI Hippie Chick Holistic Living. AJ's yoga journey started in her early twenties when diagnosed with fibromyalgia. At first, yoga was a means to cope with fibromyalgia, but over the years she has become enthralled with the many healing powers of yoga. Through her journey she has studied Ashtanga, Iyengar, Yin, Chakra, and Hatha yoga. AJ's desire to become a teacher stemmed from wanting to share this amazing tool for healing and nurturing the body, mind and spirit with her son as well as anyone open to experiencing yoga.

This Yin Yoga class is a sequence designed for the kidney and bladder meridians and the element water, which are specifically aligned with the winter season in Traditional Chinese Medicine. The breath work, yin postures, and meditation used will synergistically work to balance, rejuvenate, and harmonize the kidney and bladder meridian and the element water within our bodies. Teachings will be interwoven throughout the class, elucidating how these meridians and the water element affect us on our physical, emotional, mental, and energetic realms.

Dawn Rabey currently teaches Kundalini and Yin Yoga. Her passions are deepening into the ancient lineages of Kundalini Yoga and Tantra - both of which have a deep reverence for the Divine Feminine. Dawn focuses on being pulled by joy rather than pushed by pain. She encourages all beings to connect with their inherent wholeness and to purposefully live life from this place. Her yoga classes are designed to elevate consciousness, and tap into the infinite source of joy, peace, and creative energy that is omnipresent.

Yoga can provide relief and create freedom in the body. However, did you know that if practiced incorrectly, yoga can actually worsen a scoliosis? This workshop will provide yoga students with the know-how to adapt postures to their particular bodies. Key postures that elongate the spine, release tight areas and create internal space for breath will be demonstrated.

Kathryn Kusyszyn is a writer, yogi life coach, nutritionist and bodyworker. She discovered her scoliosis at the age of eighteen after a trampoline accident sent her to a chiropractor. Searching for relief from the related chronic pain and stiffness, she experimented with several healing modalities including yoga, massage and nutrition. She teaches Yoga for Scoliosis and maintains a private practice in Victoria BC.