Semperviva Yoga Vancouver. This is Your Yoga.

Welcome to Semperviva Yoga Studios and Lifestyle Stores. Where Yoga is for Every Body.

Semperviva Yoga Studios and Lifestyle Stores are located in Kitsilano, a vibrant Vancouver community, known throughout the Lower Mainland for its love of yoga. Semperviva offers you authentic yoga. Our welcoming and supportive community enables yoga enthusiasts of all ages, abilities and fitness levels to participate in this life changing experience. Our  innovative approach is to take the ancient wisdom of yoga, and make it relevant to your life today. We offer new ideas and approaches without losing sight of yoga’s rich tradition, that’s the Semperviva difference. The best instructors in Hatha, Kundalini, Vinyasa Power Flow,  Yin and Prenatal yoga are here to provide the right yoga for every body.

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06:15 AM - 07:30 AM
Vinyasa Power Flow
Vinyasa Power Flow (Power Yoga) classes, modeled on Ashtanga, are energetic and flowing, synchronizing breath with movement. Build strength, flexibility and concentration while cleansing the body and calming the mind. Each class is unique and will vary from teacher to teacher. These classes are appropriate for active beginners through to advanced students. Modified versions of more challenging postures will always be given. Always work at your own pace and to take breaks whenever you feel the need. Come and be inspired!
Tianne
Tianne’s passion for yoga started with her first class over 10 years ago. “My body felt strong and energized, I was calmer and more relaxed than I’d ever been! I wanted to learn more and share what I learned”. Tianne studied with world-renowned teachers Shiva Rea, (Vinyasa Flow) and David Swenson, (Ashtanga). She has also been privileged to learn from inspiring teachers Sarah Powers, Bryan Kest and Baron Baptiste. As a former high performance athlete with a degree in psychology, Tianne integrates her knowledge and experience to create dynamic yoga classes focusing on strength of body and spirit. “The greatest adventure is not to the moon-the greatest adventure is going to your innermost core”. (Osho)

For more information about Tianne, please see our Teacher Feature page.

Kits Beach

Kits Beach Studio
#110-2201 West 4th Avenue
Vancouver, BC

604-739-2088

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07:00 AM - 08:15 AM
Hatha
Open to all levels. Strengthen, stretch, tone and relax. Whether you are trying to get in shape, cope with tension from the office or relieve the tightness in your body from sports, Hatha yoga can benefit you. Hatha yoga is the classical form of yoga postures and breathing that revitalizes the body physically and mentally. It is an uplifting practice that increases muscle tone, improves flexibility and concentration, detoxifies the vital organs and allows you to experience a state of deep relaxation. The level of the class will depend on the teacher and the needs of the students.
You can always make classes easier or more challenging for yourself by following the teachers’ cues for variations and modifications of the poses.
Ingrid H.
The gift of yoga to Ingrid is the union of body, soul and mind. Drawingon an inquiry-based yoga practice, she aligns her teaching with her roots in theKripalu School of Yoga in order to facilitate a yoga for consciousness andgreater harmony. Ingrid's classes interweave elements of hatha, flow and yin yoga styles withbreathing awareness, meditation and relaxation to bring about naturalalignment and to increase awareness of thoughts, feelings and actions onand off the mat.She is trained and certified at Kripalu Yoga Center in Lenox, Massachusettsand studied with Erich Schiffmann, Paul Grilley and Sarah Powers inCalifornia. Ingrid has taught yoga in Germany, Switzerland, the United Statesand Canada for the last twelve years.
Sun Center

Sun Center
2608 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC

604-739-2009

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09:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Hatha
Open to all levels. Strengthen, stretch, tone and relax. Whether you are trying to get in shape, cope with tension from the office or relieve the tightness in your body from sports, Hatha yoga can benefit you. Hatha yoga is the classical form of yoga postures and breathing that revitalizes the body physically and mentally. It is an uplifting practice that increases muscle tone, improves flexibility and concentration, detoxifies the vital organs and allows you to experience a state of deep relaxation. The level of the class will depend on the teacher and the needs of the students.
You can always make classes easier or more challenging for yourself by following the teachers’ cues for variations and modifications of the poses.
Cameron
Cameron whole-heartedly believes in the transformative power of Yoga. Having received certification to teach Hatha Yoga in 2002, he has been passionately sharing in his search with students ever since. Drawing from his experience in Hatha Yoga, Yin Yoga, Power Yoga, Meditation and Martial Arts, in each class Cam devotes his energy to creating a space for students to access their own innate presence through posture, flow, breath and awareness. Whatever your walk of life, he invites you to come experience for yourself the liberating and life-affirming bliss that is YOGA. Both a 'workout' and a 'work-in', Cameron's class will leave you feeling the pleasant echo of your own efforts resonating within you. Come give it a whirl...
Kits Beach

Kits Beach Studio
#110-2201 West 4th Avenue
Vancouver, BC

604-739-2088

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09:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Hatha
Open to all levels. Strengthen, stretch, tone and relax. Whether you are trying to get in shape, cope with tension from the office or relieve the tightness in your body from sports, Hatha yoga can benefit you. Hatha yoga is the classical form of yoga postures and breathing that revitalizes the body physically and mentally. It is an uplifting practice that increases muscle tone, improves flexibility and concentration, detoxifies the vital organs and allows you to experience a state of deep relaxation. The level of the class will depend on the teacher and the needs of the students.
You can always make classes easier or more challenging for yourself by following the teachers’ cues for variations and modifications of the poses.
Jacci
Jacci’s journey in yoga began over 12 years ago when she sought out Ashtanga yoga as an alternate form of training for her career as a professional dancer. Once on the mat, she discovered that yoga was not only the perfect way to balance out the body’s strengths and weaknesses, but it also left her feeling peaceful and at ease. As her awareness grew she was able to manage chronic injuries left in her body from a career in dance. She even averted pending low-back surgery by committing to a steady and mindful yoga practice. She remains constantly humbled by how deep this practice can penetrate. A firm believer in the body-mind connection, she encourages her students to move away from the ego and into the true self. She is currently teaching hatha, flow and vinyasa yoga throughout Vancouver. Her classes emphasize a strong awareness of physicality along with self-acceptance and trusting the innate intelligence of the body. She has proudly been teaching yoga to all ages and abilities since 2004.
Sea Center

Sea Center
#200-1333 Johnston Street
Vancouver, BC

604-739-2087

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09:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Hatha
Open to all levels. Strengthen, stretch, tone and relax. Whether you are trying to get in shape, cope with tension from the office or relieve the tightness in your body from sports, Hatha yoga can benefit you. Hatha yoga is the classical form of yoga postures and breathing that revitalizes the body physically and mentally. It is an uplifting practice that increases muscle tone, improves flexibility and concentration, detoxifies the vital organs and allows you to experience a state of deep relaxation. The level of the class will depend on the teacher and the needs of the students.
You can always make classes easier or more challenging for yourself by following the teachers’ cues for variations and modifications of the poses.
Elana
Elana Epstein is a certified Hatha Yoga instructor and Reiki practitioner who came to yoga from a Social Work background. Her greatest passion is to help individuals find their own inner strength and harmony. Elana sees yoga as a way to create this awareness and to nurture a peaceful and healing journey into the self. As a teacher, she creates an environment that is safe, intuitive, and calming. Her classes are suitable for the beginner and seasoned practioner alike. Elana enjoys a personal daily practice at home and shares this journey with her husband and three children. Along with her daily dose of yoga, she adds a little dark chocolate and a Chai to help make each day as decadent as it is blessed.
Sun Center

Sun Center
2608 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC

604-739-2009

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09:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Vinyasa Power Flow
Vinyasa Power Flow (Power Yoga) classes, modeled on Ashtanga, are energetic and flowing, synchronizing breath with movement. Build strength, flexibility and concentration while cleansing the body and calming the mind. Each class is unique and will vary from teacher to teacher. These classes are appropriate for active beginners through to advanced students. Modified versions of more challenging postures will always be given. Always work at your own pace and to take breaks whenever you feel the need. Come and be inspired!
Aili S.
City Center

City Center
#100-1985 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC

604-730-5522

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10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Vinyasa Power Flow
Vinyasa Power Flow (Power Yoga) classes, modeled on Ashtanga, are energetic and flowing, synchronizing breath with movement. Build strength, flexibility and concentration while cleansing the body and calming the mind. Each class is unique and will vary from teacher to teacher. These classes are appropriate for active beginners through to advanced students. Modified versions of more challenging postures will always be given. Always work at your own pace and to take breaks whenever you feel the need. Come and be inspired!
Cameron
Cameron whole-heartedly believes in the transformative power of Yoga. Having received certification to teach Hatha Yoga in 2002, he has been passionately sharing in his search with students ever since. Drawing from his experience in Hatha Yoga, Yin Yoga, Power Yoga, Meditation and Martial Arts, in each class Cam devotes his energy to creating a space for students to access their own innate presence through posture, flow, breath and awareness. Whatever your walk of life, he invites you to come experience for yourself the liberating and life-affirming bliss that is YOGA. Both a 'workout' and a 'work-in', Cameron's class will leave you feeling the pleasant echo of your own efforts resonating within you. Come give it a whirl...
Kits Beach

Kits Beach Studio
#110-2201 West 4th Avenue
Vancouver, BC

604-739-2088

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11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Hatha
Open to all levels. Strengthen, stretch, tone and relax. Whether you are trying to get in shape, cope with tension from the office or relieve the tightness in your body from sports, Hatha yoga can benefit you. Hatha yoga is the classical form of yoga postures and breathing that revitalizes the body physically and mentally. It is an uplifting practice that increases muscle tone, improves flexibility and concentration, detoxifies the vital organs and allows you to experience a state of deep relaxation. The level of the class will depend on the teacher and the needs of the students.
You can always make classes easier or more challenging for yourself by following the teachers’ cues for variations and modifications of the poses.
Jolene
Jolene’s approach to yoga is ever-evolving, just as the natural flow of life is everchanging. She invites her students to use yoga to unlock repetitive and habitualpatterns in the body and mind that cause pain, restriction, and imbalance. Joinher on a journey through the physical body as she guides you along a creativeflow of Classical Hatha and Yin postures, while embodying breath as a tool tounlock the bodies daily response to stress, tension, and physical exertion.“Bring acceptance to the ever evolving dynamic of your body, and you will findpatience in the ever changing chaos of life.”

For more information about Jolene, please see our Teacher Feature page.

Sun Center

Sun Center
2608 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC

604-739-2009

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12:00 PM - 13:15 PM
Vinyasa Power Flow
Vinyasa Power Flow (Power Yoga) classes, modeled on Ashtanga, are energetic and flowing, synchronizing breath with movement. Build strength, flexibility and concentration while cleansing the body and calming the mind. Each class is unique and will vary from teacher to teacher. These classes are appropriate for active beginners through to advanced students. Modified versions of more challenging postures will always be given. Always work at your own pace and to take breaks whenever you feel the need. Come and be inspired!
Christie

For more information about Christie, please see our Teacher Feature page.

Kits Beach

Kits Beach Studio
#110-2201 West 4th Avenue
Vancouver, BC

604-739-2088

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12:30 PM - 13:30 PM
Student Teacher Class
Bless (sub)
Sun Center

Sun Center
2608 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC

604-739-2009

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16:00 PM - 17:15 PM
Hatha
Open to all levels. Strengthen, stretch, tone and relax. Whether you are trying to get in shape, cope with tension from the office or relieve the tightness in your body from sports, Hatha yoga can benefit you. Hatha yoga is the classical form of yoga postures and breathing that revitalizes the body physically and mentally. It is an uplifting practice that increases muscle tone, improves flexibility and concentration, detoxifies the vital organs and allows you to experience a state of deep relaxation. The level of the class will depend on the teacher and the needs of the students.
You can always make classes easier or more challenging for yourself by following the teachers’ cues for variations and modifications of the poses.
Ara

I stumbled upon yoga with a 20 minute video, popping it into the VCR late at night after I came home from work. I felt amazing – body, mind and spirit. I finally found perspective from my hectic day. How could a short video do this? I needed to know and experience this more, but I didn’t know how I could possibly add this onto my other fitness activities and my long work days. One day, I decided to focus on the one physical activity that I really loved, yoga, and see if I could maintain my physical fitness. I could always go back. The strength and ease I found in my body translated to my mind and my spirit. I realized that health is all three together.

Through my yoga practice, I find perspective and balance – at home, work, alone, with others, and within every moment. The answers to life’s challenges, on and off the mat, are within me. All I have to do is listen. When I listen, then act, I find integrity.

I bring this philosophy into my classes, blending flowing and held poses, stillness and movement. I encourage all students to find their own yoga, and incorporate it into their daily life.

Sun Center

Sun Center
2608 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC

604-739-2009

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16:00 PM - 17:30 PM
Vinyasa Power Flow
Vinyasa Power Flow (Power Yoga) classes, modeled on Ashtanga, are energetic and flowing, synchronizing breath with movement. Build strength, flexibility and concentration while cleansing the body and calming the mind. Each class is unique and will vary from teacher to teacher. These classes are appropriate for active beginners through to advanced students. Modified versions of more challenging postures will always be given. Always work at your own pace and to take breaks whenever you feel the need. Come and be inspired!
Clara
Movement has always been sacred to me.

I have danced my whole life, whether it’s been grooving to a good song, taking dance classes or flowing through a vinyasa, my body can’t get enough. Through movement, I feel as though I’m communing with the Divine.

I took my first vinyasa class in 2000 at Jivamukti Yoga Center. I had a feeling of arriving home. We moved through postures seamlessly with an emphasis of breath-body connection. The class gave me what the dance world didn’t, an emphasis on the internal journey.

I received my 200 hour Vinyasa certification with Lauren Hanna at Sonic Yoga NYC in 2003. I met Shiva Rea shortly thereafter and again, felt as though I had come home. Shiva had created a language for the kind of movement I’ve been doing my whole life. She, too, understood the idea of fluidity. Our bodies yearn to move like water and when we do, our bodies hum with excitement. I’ve completed my 300 hour Prana Flow Certfication with Shiva.

I thank all my teachers for sharing their passion of this practice with me: David Life for opening my heart, Stacey Brass for her minute cues that have changed me life, Uma for opening my voice, Dana Flynn for throwing out all the rules and inspiring me to do the same, Constantine Darling for showing me another way, and Paul Ortega for reminding me we are ALL the cosmic dancer.

I invite you to be playful in your practice, remembering that lightness is found in spirit!

For more information about Clara, please see our Teacher Feature page.

City Center

City Center
#100-1985 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC

604-730-5522

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16:15 PM - 17:30 PM
Hatha
Open to all levels. Strengthen, stretch, tone and relax. Whether you are trying to get in shape, cope with tension from the office or relieve the tightness in your body from sports, Hatha yoga can benefit you. Hatha yoga is the classical form of yoga postures and breathing that revitalizes the body physically and mentally. It is an uplifting practice that increases muscle tone, improves flexibility and concentration, detoxifies the vital organs and allows you to experience a state of deep relaxation. The level of the class will depend on the teacher and the needs of the students.
You can always make classes easier or more challenging for yourself by following the teachers’ cues for variations and modifications of the poses.
Joanne

For more information about Joanne, please see our Teacher Feature page.

Sea Center

Sea Center
#200-1333 Johnston Street
Vancouver, BC

604-739-2087

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16:30 PM - 17:45 PM
Vinyasa Power Flow
Vinyasa Power Flow (Power Yoga) classes, modeled on Ashtanga, are energetic and flowing, synchronizing breath with movement. Build strength, flexibility and concentration while cleansing the body and calming the mind. Each class is unique and will vary from teacher to teacher. These classes are appropriate for active beginners through to advanced students. Modified versions of more challenging postures will always be given. Always work at your own pace and to take breaks whenever you feel the need. Come and be inspired!
Yeva
Yeva is passionate about movement, artistic expression, health, sunshine and fresh air,and has spent the last many years as a professional dancer in NYC. Yeva found yogaand very quickly dove into the practice as a deepening of her love for physical expressionand health, personal awareness, and spiritual well being. Yeva trained in NYC at theLaughing Lotus Yoga Center and is a certified Vinyasa Flow instructor.As a teacher, Yeva believes in offering EVERYONE the experience of challengingand healing ourselves through our movement and breath! She is passionate aboutleading a flowing, creative, challenging yet supportive class - a well rounded andinvigorating ‘dance on the mat’ using yoga as a tool to find contentment in our bodiesand minds, as well as to balance and deepen our lives.
Kits Beach

Kits Beach Studio
#110-2201 West 4th Avenue
Vancouver, BC

604-739-2088

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17:30 PM - 18:45 PM
Hatha
Open to all levels. Strengthen, stretch, tone and relax. Whether you are trying to get in shape, cope with tension from the office or relieve the tightness in your body from sports, Hatha yoga can benefit you. Hatha yoga is the classical form of yoga postures and breathing that revitalizes the body physically and mentally. It is an uplifting practice that increases muscle tone, improves flexibility and concentration, detoxifies the vital organs and allows you to experience a state of deep relaxation. The level of the class will depend on the teacher and the needs of the students.
You can always make classes easier or more challenging for yourself by following the teachers’ cues for variations and modifications of the poses.
Peter
I am a Yogi – practitioner, student and teacher - and I have a deep passion for this wonderful practice and lifestyle. From my first experiences with asana, pranayama and meditation I knew that Yoga would be my path. My main goal in life is to share that passion and this practice that has transformed me profoundly with as many people as I can. I teach from personal experience and from my Heart. I believe in a practice led by breath and the innate wisdom of the body. I take students through sequences and into asanas with precision while encouraging them to turn inwards and observe the profound effects of the practice in the moment. I teach humbly and as a channel for this amazing tradition forever grateful to my teachers and those who have guided me.
Sun Center

Sun Center
2608 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC

604-739-2009

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17:45 PM - 19:00 PM
Hatha
Open to all levels. Strengthen, stretch, tone and relax. Whether you are trying to get in shape, cope with tension from the office or relieve the tightness in your body from sports, Hatha yoga can benefit you. Hatha yoga is the classical form of yoga postures and breathing that revitalizes the body physically and mentally. It is an uplifting practice that increases muscle tone, improves flexibility and concentration, detoxifies the vital organs and allows you to experience a state of deep relaxation. The level of the class will depend on the teacher and the needs of the students.
You can always make classes easier or more challenging for yourself by following the teachers’ cues for variations and modifications of the poses.
Diana
Diana's teaching combines the quiet meditative work of yin yoga withthe moving breath of vinyasa (flow), inspired by the yoga of B.K.S.Iyengar and Sri K. Pattabhi Jois' Ashtanga Vinyasa and teachers suchas Sarah Powers, Paul Grilley and Shiva Rea. Diana encourages eachstudent to practice with an open enquiring mind in a safe andsupportive environment.
Sea Center

Sea Center
#200-1333 Johnston Street
Vancouver, BC

604-739-2087

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17:45 PM - 19:15 PM
Vinyasa Power Flow
Vinyasa Power Flow (Power Yoga) classes, modeled on Ashtanga, are energetic and flowing, synchronizing breath with movement. Build strength, flexibility and concentration while cleansing the body and calming the mind. Each class is unique and will vary from teacher to teacher. These classes are appropriate for active beginners through to advanced students. Modified versions of more challenging postures will always be given. Always work at your own pace and to take breaks whenever you feel the need. Come and be inspired!
Aili S.
City Center

City Center
#100-1985 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC

604-730-5522

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18:00 PM - 19:15 PM
Hatha
Open to all levels. Strengthen, stretch, tone and relax. Whether you are trying to get in shape, cope with tension from the office or relieve the tightness in your body from sports, Hatha yoga can benefit you. Hatha yoga is the classical form of yoga postures and breathing that revitalizes the body physically and mentally. It is an uplifting practice that increases muscle tone, improves flexibility and concentration, detoxifies the vital organs and allows you to experience a state of deep relaxation. The level of the class will depend on the teacher and the needs of the students.
You can always make classes easier or more challenging for yourself by following the teachers’ cues for variations and modifications of the poses.
Cameron
Cameron whole-heartedly believes in the transformative power of Yoga. Having received certification to teach Hatha Yoga in 2002, he has been passionately sharing in his search with students ever since. Drawing from his experience in Hatha Yoga, Yin Yoga, Power Yoga, Meditation and Martial Arts, in each class Cam devotes his energy to creating a space for students to access their own innate presence through posture, flow, breath and awareness. Whatever your walk of life, he invites you to come experience for yourself the liberating and life-affirming bliss that is YOGA. Both a 'workout' and a 'work-in', Cameron's class will leave you feeling the pleasant echo of your own efforts resonating within you. Come give it a whirl...
Kits Beach

Kits Beach Studio
#110-2201 West 4th Avenue
Vancouver, BC

604-739-2088

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19:00 PM - 20:15 PM
Hatha
Open to all levels. Strengthen, stretch, tone and relax. Whether you are trying to get in shape, cope with tension from the office or relieve the tightness in your body from sports, Hatha yoga can benefit you. Hatha yoga is the classical form of yoga postures and breathing that revitalizes the body physically and mentally. It is an uplifting practice that increases muscle tone, improves flexibility and concentration, detoxifies the vital organs and allows you to experience a state of deep relaxation. The level of the class will depend on the teacher and the needs of the students.
You can always make classes easier or more challenging for yourself by following the teachers’ cues for variations and modifications of the poses.
Dan L.
Howdy! I did my 200 hour Hatha certification in the summer of 2004, and starting teaching 2 days after completion. In terms of what I offer in my classes, it really depends on the group that shows up, as I work with the energy of the room. Generally, but not always, I tend to infuse repetitive flow into a blend of standing and balancing poses, moving towards longer holds as the class progresses. I do my best to keep the flow fresh, changing, and charged with love, and some days working more on a Yin level, more chill, more stillness. My classes are all levels, leaning towards intermediate, although when I sub for other teachers, I do my best to honor the kind of class they would teach. That said, feel free to share concerns and I hope to see you in class:)

For more information about Dan, please see our Teacher Feature page.

Sun Center

Sun Center
2608 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC

604-739-2009

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19:15 PM - 20:30 PM
Hatha
Open to all levels. Strengthen, stretch, tone and relax. Whether you are trying to get in shape, cope with tension from the office or relieve the tightness in your body from sports, Hatha yoga can benefit you. Hatha yoga is the classical form of yoga postures and breathing that revitalizes the body physically and mentally. It is an uplifting practice that increases muscle tone, improves flexibility and concentration, detoxifies the vital organs and allows you to experience a state of deep relaxation. The level of the class will depend on the teacher and the needs of the students.
You can always make classes easier or more challenging for yourself by following the teachers’ cues for variations and modifications of the poses.
Diana
Diana's teaching combines the quiet meditative work of yin yoga withthe moving breath of vinyasa (flow), inspired by the yoga of B.K.S.Iyengar and Sri K. Pattabhi Jois' Ashtanga Vinyasa and teachers suchas Sarah Powers, Paul Grilley and Shiva Rea. Diana encourages eachstudent to practice with an open enquiring mind in a safe andsupportive environment.
Sea Center

Sea Center
#200-1333 Johnston Street
Vancouver, BC

604-739-2087

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19:30 PM - 20:45 PM
Kundalini
Open to all levels. A dynamic, powerful, fast paced and effective form of yoga that produces quick results. Benefits include weight control, relief from stress and insomnia, enhanced creativity, lymphatic cleansing, liver detoxification, balancing the heart and mind, and developing will-power. Kundalini yoga stimulates the nervous system, glandular system and the immune system as it centres the mind and opens the spirit. These results are achieved through specific yoga posture sets. Each class includes centering oneself with a mantra, warm up, a specific yoga postures set, deep relaxation and meditation.
Gloria
Gloria is an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (ERYT 500) at the 500 hour level with Yoga Alliance and is Director of Yoga Teacher Training at Semperviva Yoga College, www.sempervivayogacollege.com Her passion for yoga has led her to open five Yoga Studios in Vancouver, www.semperviva.com and to lead retreats and teacher trainings on the island of Kythira in Greece, www.yogaretreatgreece.com . Her personal studies have spanned all styles of yoga with some of the world’s finest teachers including Gurmukh, Mark Whitwell, Rolf Gates, Shiva Rea, Dharma Mittra, Sarah Powers, and Annie CarpenterShe is most passionate about Kundalini yoga because of how immediate the benefits of the practice are. Gloria’s Kundalini yoga classes are a dynamic, powerful, fast paced and effective form of yoga that produce quick results.Benefits of her classes include weight control, relief from stress and insomnia, enhanced creativity, lymphatic cleansing, liver detoxification, balancing the heart and mind, and developing will-power. Practice will stimulate the nervous system, glandular system and the immune system as it centres the mind and opens the spirit. Each Kundalini yoga class includes centering oneself with a mantra, warm up, a specific yoga postures set, deep relaxation and meditation.Gloria’s favourite place to practice yoga is on her island home of Kythira, Greece. It is her dream to continue to take students to this magical island so they can experience the power of yoga, combined with the rugged passionate, raw energy of the Greek Islands for a truly transformative experience.
Kits Beach

Kits Beach Studio
#110-2201 West 4th Avenue
Vancouver, BC

604-739-2088

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19:30 PM - 20:45 PM
Vinyasa Power Flow
Vinyasa Power Flow (Power Yoga) classes, modeled on Ashtanga, are energetic and flowing, synchronizing breath with movement. Build strength, flexibility and concentration while cleansing the body and calming the mind. Each class is unique and will vary from teacher to teacher. These classes are appropriate for active beginners through to advanced students. Modified versions of more challenging postures will always be given. Always work at your own pace and to take breaks whenever you feel the need. Come and be inspired!
Bernie
Bernie Clark (ERYT 500) yoga practice encompasses the hard, yang-styles, such as Ashtanga and Power Yoga, and the softer, yin-styles, as exemplified in Yin Yoga. His meditation experience goes back to the early 80's when he first began to explore the practice of Zen meditation. He has a bachelor degree in Science and combines his intense interest in yoga with an understanding of the scientific approach to investigating the nature of things. His ongoing studies have taken him deeply inside mythology, comparative religions and psychology. All of these avenues of exploration have clarified his understanding of the ancient Eastern practices of yoga and meditation. His teaching, workshops and books have helped many students broaden their own understanding of health, life and the source of true joy.
City Center

City Center
#100-1985 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC

604-730-5522

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20:30 PM - 21:45 PM
Yin
Yin Yoga is a powerful practice which targets tendons, ligaments and fascia within the body. Each posture is held for long periods of time to encourage the slow and safe opening of connective tissues, leaving the yogi with an overall feeling of lightness, spaciousness and peace. The perfect antidote to stress and a great counter balance to more active style yoga.
Beverly
Beverly became a Yoga teacher in her 40’s after starting a practice over 15 years ago. Her experiences over the years brought her to a place where she felt she needed to take her practice deeper and share it’s infinite possibilities with others looking for a first time introduction or those looking to add to an already ingrained asana. Though teacher is the title, she feels guide is a more appropriate term as her belief is that the teacher is there to guide each student to the places and experiences that speak most, to the individual journey, allowing the students to connect to their own internal teacher so that their practice more personally fulfills their needs. Whether your desire is to follow a physical, mental or spiritual practice Beverly welcomes you to each class as the unique individual you are. Certified as a Hatha and Yin instructor she welcomes young and old, new and experienced to explore body and soul. Maybe you will find more open joints, maybe a more open heart and maybe you will just have a laugh. Whatever your goal, come ready to explore and breathe. Beverly’s own health experiences with heart and breath have given her a deeper understanding of the healing effects of yoga. Her wish is to pass on the knowledge shared over the centuries with others. The North American life style keeps us in such a constant state of unrest that taking time to connect internally and get to know ourselves and our body’s has become a difficult art to master. Give yourself the gift of being there for yourself so that you can be there for others in your life.
Sun Center

Sun Center
2608 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC

604-739-2009

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  • Yamas: A Practice for your Shadows

    If you are reading this, you already know that yoga can change your life. It probably already has: it starts with a few warriors and a hip opener or two, and suddenly things start to feel…different. And not only physically: …

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  • Spring Cleaning With Stinging Nettles

    Spring has sprung! People are getting ready for the bathing suit season by working out harder, eating healthier and detoxing. With beach bodies in mind, people are beginning the spring ritual of ridding the body of toxic build up. No …

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Semperviva Yoga Studios

Semperviva Yoga is a welcoming and uplifting community where you can start or further your yoga practice. We believe that no one  should  ever feel intimidated in joining any class. Our studios are designed to help you relax the minute you walk through our doors. Our teachers are carefully selected to keep you safe and inspired. Our Yoga Advisors are educated to understand and share with you how yoga can enhance your fitness level and your life. Our innovative approach is to take the ancient wisdom of yoga, and make it relevant to your life today.

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Yoga Teacher Training Programs

Yoga Teacher Training Programs

Semperviva Yoga is the longest running multi-style Yoga Teacher Training College in Vancouver, BC. It is the only training that includes Master teachers as guest lecturers. This truly sets Semperviva apart as a leader in Yoga Education. Guest teachers may include Seane Corn, Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa, Max Strom, Nicki Doane, Michael Stone, Mark Whitwell, Janet Stone, Shiva Rea, Bernie Clark, and Paul Grilley.

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Yoga Retreats and Holidays

Looking for a healthier way to spend your holidays? Semperviva Yoga Retreats and Holidays are beautiful escapes that allow you to release the built up stress of daily life. In addition to practicing lots of yoga and meditation, you’ll have plenty of free time to explore the cultural and natural landscapes of your chosen destination. Join us for a cruise around a Greek Island, learn to surf, hike through a beautiful BC rainforest, or take a jungle tour in Costa Rica. Make new friends, get strong and healthy, and come home feeling relaxed and re-energized. 

Yoga Teacher Training graduates, please note that Yoga Retreats are counted towards Continuing Education Units for Yoga Teachers.

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