2026 SOYA Annual Yoga Retreat
June 5-7,2026
Join us for SOYA’s Annual Yoga Retreat in beautiful Sorrento, BC! We are excited to gather together again with our family of Yoga friends!
Conscious Living In Times Of Change
Hidden Language Hatha Yoga with Swami Sukhananda
Join SOYA and our special guest presenter for a weekend yoga retreat that is like no other! Through Swami Sukhananda you can experience the authentic ancient teachings of Yasodhara Yoga first-hand. Yasodhara Yoga is a reflective, spiritual approach to yoga that integrates body, mind and speech. By integrating yogic practices with personal development techniques, Yasodhara Yoga encompasses the teachings of the East and translates them for our Western situation.
This gentle and intimate, yet profound, approach is unique. The teachings are brought to life through self-reflection (Svadhyaya) as taught by Swami Sivananda to his closest disciples in the Rishikesh Ashram. They are passed on through Swami Radha to Sukhananda who brings them to you today. Yasodhara Yoga practices will help guide you to your own inner wisdom.
Hidden Language Hatha Yoga starts with the very personal – your observations, your mind, your body, your relationship to the world. And it expands out to the universal, to the mythologies of our cultures, to the subtle force sustaining all life. The asanas are practiced not only for their physical benefits, but also to understand the psychological and symbolic meanings, to learn how each asana can increase spiritual awareness.
For those accustomed to physically intense or rigorous Hatha traditions, Hidden Language will be a change of pace, a chance to go deeper into the body and the mystical potential of each asana.
“Our consciousness is like a drop of Cosmic Consciousness. As human beings, we have a desire to return to the source, to the ocean of Light. Each of us travels by different means. The vehicle is of our own making, fired by desire, fired by illusions, fired by a powerful determination to find out, to know, to get there.”
~Swami Sivananda Radha
Meet Our Special Guest
Swami Sukhananda
Swami Sukhananda first met Swami Radha in 1988 and was deeply moved by her experience. She has been living and teaching yoga at the Ashram and in Europe ever since. Sukhananda was formerly an adviser to governments on sustainability, environmental and organizational issues. She is a historian whose articles about Swami Radha’s work have appeared in British and North American yoga magazines. She enjoys the beauty of the Ashram, and is continually inspired by yoga and by witnessing its transformative effects.
Swami Sukhananda’s workshops are accessible to all sincere seekers and often provide a valuable opportunity for yoga teachers to deepen their own understanding of the practical application of the ancient teachings of yoga in 21st Century western daily life.
Tuition for Yoga Retreat
$350 + gst
- A non-refundable deposit of $110.25 will be processed at the time of registration to hold your spot. Payment in full required before the start of the retreat.
- For attendees NOT staying onsite at Sorrento Centre, an offsite fee of $25 will be added to your fees. This fee includes use of Sorrento Centre’s amenities such as private beach access, facility washrooms and daily continental breakfasts.
- Payments must be made in full by April 15th, 2025.
- For cancellations prior to April 30th, you will be refunded your fees paid to SOYA, less the deposit. There are no refunds after April 30th.
- Meals and rooms/camping available on site and in the area.
- Directions and what to bring 2025
Event Details
June 5-7,2026
Daily Schedule
Registration Table opens Friday, June 5 at 1pm, event kickoff 7pm. Concludes Sunday, June 7 at 12:30pm.
Location
The SOYA Retreat is held at Sorrento Centre, 1159 Passchendaele Rd, Sorrento, BC. The main hall is across the road at Sorrento Memorial Hall. Sorrento is located on the TransCanada Highway 20 minutes west of Salmon Arm and 45 minutes east of Kamloops.
Travel
Flights: Various airlines including Westjet fly into Kelowna AND Kamloops. Airport Transportation: Call Sorrento Centre for information on a local airport shuttle from Kamloops. 250-675-2421 (Toll Free 866-694-2409) or email registrar@sorrento-centre.bc.ca.
Driving: Sorrento is 147 km North West of Kelowna, and 80 km East of Kamloops.
The grounds at the Sorrento Centre are a beautiful greeting to guests that stay onsite or join in the delicious communal meals.
Many choose to stay at the beautiful Sorrento Centre, where you will find a lodging arrangement to suit many preferences and budgets.
Whether you stay onsite or not, all SOYA retreat guests are welcome to explore and enjoy the lovely grounds and private beach throughout the weekend. This even includes a delicious continental breakfast on both Saturday and Sunday for everyone! You can also opt to join in with the delicious communal lunches and dinners, made fresh in the Sorrento Centre kitchen. Prices and details below.
Alternative options for several offsite accommodations are described below as well.
Sorrento Centre Accommodation Information
Rooms, camping, and meals are reserved directly with Sorrento Centre or alternate locations. You can reserve your room online from Jan 5th onward.
For assistance, call 250-675-2421 (Toll Free 866-694-2409).
Lodges: All rooms have private bathrooms, linens and towels provided. Bring your own shampoo. Single rooms with a single bed ($128/night). Shared rooms with twin beds ($145/night for two). Shared rooms with a double and a single bed ($158/night for two). Suites with a king or queen bed, hide-a-bed, a stove and small fridge ($206/night for two, $20 for third person).
A-frame: Double fold-out couch, bathroom, kitchennette, with bar fridge, microwave, toaster, kettle, coffee pot. ($193/night).
Cabins: 1 has two bunkbeds, the other has 1 bunkbed and 1 Queen bed. Bathroom/shower. Small kitchenette with bar fridge, microwave, toaster, kettle, coffee pot. ($206/night)
Cabanas: What a deal! If you are looking for an economical alternative for accommodation, share a 5 bed Cabana for $145/night! These small rustic cottages are an alternative to camping. Bring your own linens and cooking supplies. No running water – use the campground washrooms and showers.
Camping -Tent and RV: RV sites with full 30 amp hookups ($67/night), partial hookups ($61/night), and tenting sites ($48/night). Basic campground washrooms and showers are available. There are no cooking facilities in the campgrounds so bring your own stoves, etc. Pets $6/night.
Meals at Sorrento Centre
Delicious vegetarian meals made as much as possible from fresh vegetables from the Sorrento Centre farm! Many dietary needs are accommodated by a loving staff!
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner prices available through Sorrento Centre.
Meals must be booked in advance – to reserve see details above. Can’t remember if you booked your meals? Call 250-675-2421.
Alternative accommodations
Within walking distance of Sorrento Centre
– The Sorrento Inn call 250-675-2885 or book online at http://inn-motel.britishcolumbiahotels.net/es/
– Shuswap Lake Motel – it is best to make your reservation by phone or email. info@shuswaplakemotel.com or call at (250) 675-2420. Toll Free 1-888-587-0514. Their online reservation system will not be up until spring. Visit Website
– Maples White Sands Resort & Heritage B&B http://www.whitesandscottages.com/contact-white-sands.html
Accommodations a 10 minute drive away:
– Selah Retreat B&B Visit Website
– One Bay Away B&B. 25 minute drive but can commute to the retreat with the owner. Such a sweet suite on the lake, you will want to stay longer! email wendewinn1@gmail.com call 250-803-8383 to book privately for reduced rate.
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