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February Yoga Workshops and Upcoming Events

Please contact the yoga teacher directly for details and registration.


Partner Yoga - Dawn Sharman, Alba Healing Arts, Saturday Feb 11, 2012, 3:00 - 4:30 pm. Location: 3410B 31st Avenue, Vernon, BC. Contact Dawn at dawn@albahealingarts.com or phone 250.550.7058.

Cost: $15:00 per person or $20.00 per couple. Dawn and her partner will offer a Partner yoga class for you and a friend or lover to engage in practice together. This class flows similar to the outline of regular yoga classes, however instead of practicing with only your body in mind, you will enjoy working with awareness of your partners body also! Partner yoga classes are filled with fun as you experience a new way to practice. New comers to yoga are welcome as experience is not required. Pick someone special to share an afternoon for Partner Yoga


Valentine's Partner Yoga & Thai Massage - Kamala & Tash, Purple Lotus Yoga Studio, Sunday Feb 12, 2012, 1:00-3:00 pm. Location: Purple Lotus Yoga Studio, #102 – 186 Nanaimo Ave W. Penticton, BC. Contact Kamala at info@purplelotusyoga.ca or phone 250-493-0054. Go to www.purplelotusyoga.ca for more info.

Cost: $44.80. A beautiful pre-Valentines. Spend an afternoon together doing partner yoga and learning how to give each other Thai Massage.


Information Discussion on BodyTalk & BodyTalk Access - Heidi Reed, Feb 17, 2012, 5:00 - 7:00 pm. Location: Alba Healing Arts 3410B 31st Avenue, Vernon, BC. Contact Heidi at heidiheather@shaw.ca. or phone 250.542.1984.

Cost: Free. Heidi Reed is offering an information discussion about BodyTalk & BodyTalk Access. Your life story is your own and gives a shape to your health... who are you? On that Friday you will learn about both of these systems, watch a BodyTalk Demonstration & learn 'Cortices" which is a healing technique. Heidi, along with other instructors, will be facilitating Body Talk & Body Access workshops at the studio through out 2012. On the 17th Heidi is welcoming people to come and discover what these amazing workshops are all about. The information session starts at 5:00 and runs until 7:00, join in by yourself or bring a friend to hear what Heidi has to share.


Biotensegrity & Yoga - Lydia Sat Feb 25 2012, 9:00-12:00pm. Location: Purple Lotus Yoga Studio, #102 – 186 Nanaimo Ave W. Penticton, BC. Contact Kamala at info@purplelotusyoga.ca or phone 250-493-0054. Click on this poster or go to www.purplelotusyoga.ca for more info.

Cost: Before Feb 1 $35 +tax. After Feb 1 $40 + tax. This workshop will include a Tensegrity Series (A sequence to strengthen the small stabilizers, lengthen and tone the psoas, and tug open the fascial lines in the body) A very grounding practice and wonderful for all. Meditation/Pranayama Gentle Dynamic Asana Practice (using rounded natural movements, playful images of nature, and a non-dogmatic approach.) Deep relaxation.


Vijnana Yoga Retreat - Chris Clancy, Wed 3pm - Sun 3:30pm, Feb 22-26, 2012. Location: Fircom, Gambier Island. Contact Chris at coveyoga@gmail.com or phone 604-505-3945. Go to Cove Yoga for more info, or click on this poster

Cost:$695 plus HST includes tuition, room and board, transportation to and from Horseshoe Bay by water taxi.
Immerse yourself in inner peace and Self discovery; Let the ancient practices of asana, meditation and pranayama draw you into deep inner stillness and reveal the wisdom of the body, mind and heart; Experience the practice of deep inner listening that is the heart of Vijnana Yoga - “practicing, feeling, understanding - from the inside” - and discover the innate joy and freedom of who your are.

Retreat Offerings:
Yoga: Asana, Pranayama, Meditation,Tensegrity Series, and Philosophy
Sweat Lodge
4 Nights’ Accommodation at Fircom on beautiful Gambier Island
Comfortable Shared Accommodation (up to 3 per room)
Delicious lunches, dinners and snack prepared by onsite chef
Access to lodge kitchen for additional meals or snacks
Full access to beach and hiking trails
Transportation by water taxi departures Horseshoe Bay Wed Feb 22nd at 3:00pm and returns to Horseshoe Bay on Sun Feb 26 at 3pm





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