Upcoming Events

• June 14th-17th
  Hatha Yoga Pradipika with Ven. Marut
• September 2007
  Yoga Holidays in Greece

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May 31, 2007

June 1st : New Schedule Is In Effect

Our Summer Schedule goes into effect this Friday, June 1st. Please be sure to double check times and locations of your favorite classes before heading to class.

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June 2nd : Customer Appreciation Day this Saturday

This Saturday is Customer Appreciation Day at our Lifestyle Store located at 2608 West Broadway.

Come in and save up to 25% on Dr. Haushka skin care, naturopath recommended vitamins, yoga mats and accessories, cds, books, and dvds.

Featured Events

June 3rd : Partners Yoga Workshop with Cameron Gilley and Teresa Campbell

Yoga means Union. Bring a friend, spouse or sibling and join us in this most playful and profound exploration of unity: PARTNER YOGA!

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June 16th : Couples' Yoga Workshop for Birth Preparation with Janice Clarfield

This workshop provides an opportunity for couples together to enhance awareness of and confidence in pregnancy, labour and birth.

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Eoin Finn

June 16th-17th : Ecstatic Backbends with Eoin Finn

Join Vancouver based and internationally renowned yoga instructor Eoin Finn on this unique yoga journey that will allow you to safely and ecstatically backbend into bliss.

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Janice Clarfield

Featured Teacher: Janice Clarfield

What do you love about teaching yoga and what attracted you to it?
I love working with people who value inner life. I appreciate that teaching requires me to communicate from my higher self. I always consider my intention - which is to inspire others to explore their own beautiful nature while creating optimum conditions for well-being - mentally, physically, emotionally, energetically and spiritually. I am humbled by the mystery of the human experience.

How long have you been practicing yoga?
Since about 1975 - on and off and on.

What teacher has had the biggest impact on your practice?
My seminal yoga teacher is Joel Kramer. And I have had the great good fortune of studying with many inspiring teachers of yoga, meditation and body-psychotherapy.

How would you describe your classes?
Gentle, meditative, contemplative, creative, and enjoyable. For adults of all ages and bodies. I view yoga as meditation of the body - and meditation as yoga of the mind. For me, yoga is an opportunity to cultivate self-compassion.

Before you became a yoga teacher, what did you do?
Many incarnations! Photographer, Producer/Director of Cultural Events, Restaurant Owner...

Describe your ideal class (as a teacher).
I am happy when I feel inspired and creative. I am appreciative when students have open minds and open hearts. I am grateful when students enjoy inhabiting their bodies with authenticity.

Aside from yoga, what other hobbies or interests do you have?
I enjoy time and space in nature. I play tennis, swim, ski, bike, kayak, read, write, drum, dance, and cook. I love music, art, travel and chocolate.