Vinyasas, pranyama and meditation including mantras and hand mudras. This workshop is eligible for SOYA Teacher Training credits and Yoga Alliance CEU's. At Riverbend Community Centre, Small Meeting Room, 258 Rhatigan Road East, Edmonton, AB. Cost $150 plus GST ($157.50)

A wonderful weekend to love Yoga, do Yoga, be Yoga, talk Yoga, be a Yoga Kid... Be enthralled, be delighted and be excited about why it’s the latest buzz and why we are in it. At Sourcepoint Shiatsu Center, Vancouver, BC. Cost $275.00 (includes materials & certificate) $250.00 before Sept. 15, 2008

Breathe, relax and stretch together. Develop practical skills to support the natural process of labour for birthing moms and their partners.

40 Yin Yoga Teacher Training at Prana Yoga College, Vancouver, BC

Hirdaya will be offering a Wednesday night satsang workshop. The Here and Now Meditation Centre, #201-5925 Vine Street Vancouver, corner of Vine and 43rd, buzzer 201. Cost: $35, Please RSVP to let me know if you are coming. Looking forward to being with you in the space of freedom and delight that is our true nature!

Come explore Anusara Yoga. Karen will overview the alignment principles and philosophical inspiration of Anusara Yoga.  This introduction and exploration will be woven through a 3-hour morning practice of standing poses, basic arm balances and basic backbends.  In the afternoon session the alignment technique and philosophy teaching will be woven through a practice that will include hip openers, twists, forward bends and basic Pranayama. At the West Creston Community Hall
1350 West Creston Road, Creston, BC. Cost $90 (snack provided)

This class is specifically for people who have back pain on a daily basis or for those that do activities that cause pain afterwards. These two hours will cover:

• Stretches and exercises suitable for those who have never done yoga.
• How to ease most spasms.
• A 5 minute series to do before getting up in the morning.
• Posture (walking and sleeping) assessment and suggested corrections.

We will read and discuss three beautifully translated versions of Chapter 12 by Swami Shyam, as well as learn a few of the Sanskrit verses. Location: The Here and Now Meditation Centre, #201-5925 Vine Street Vancouver, corner of Vine and 43rd, buzzer 201. Cost: $95, Please RSVP to let me know if you are coming. Looking forward to being with you in the space of freedom and delight that is our true nature!

ENLIGHTENMENT, SAMADHI & THE GAYATRI MANTRA - Namadeva: October 24 - 26, 2008 Details
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Is Enlightenment literal? If it is “literal” what kind of light operates in us, what is its nature, where does it come from, and what effects does it have? What have very advanced spiritual beings said about it? Can we achieve enlightenment here, in this life? Or is it a just a metaphor? A catch-phrase for peak experience? Rotary Centre for the Arts, 421 Cawston Ave, Kelowna BC www.rotarycentreforthearts.com for a map.

Experience this unique approach to Yoga that was developed by Master Masahiro Oki and is taught by Friedel Khattab – the only Canadian who is certified to teach Oki Do yoga. Quest Martial Arts 2280A Leckie Road – Kelowna BC. Cost $140

Partner Yoga Practice led by SOYA grad Jana Honing followed by a round table discussion on Yoga and Your Relationship. The path of yoga is one of growth and Self discovery and can have a huge impact on our relationships. Come and join a panel of SOYA faculty and grads in a discussion of the influence of yoga on their primary relationship. SOYA grads, and other teachers as well as anyone interested in finding out more about the SOYA teacher training program are welcome to join us. Please call or email to reserve a space. Alchemy Centre #3, 431 Mountain Highway, North Vancouver. Cost: By donation to the SOYA Bursary

Namadeva, or Thomas Ashley-Farrand is coming to Prince George after his weekend retreat in Kelowna! An evening event of Mantra will be held either Monday Oct 27th or Tuesday Oct 28th from 7-9pm. Contact Emma Barata at 250.617.3573 or email her at efree_1@hotmail.com