August Greetings from Shankar
Greetings: Our 37th Annual Community Retreat has come and gone and the gods of weather blessed us. The sun shone, not a drop of rain fell and the hay was baled just in time to provide bleachers and an obstacle course…
100th & 30th Anniversary Open House
Salt Spring Centre of Yoga Open House Yoga Classes, Farm Tours, Local History Presentations and Refreshments Sunday, September 4th, 2011, 12-3pm FREE This year marks the 100th anniversary of the historic Blackburn residence, the main house of the Salt Spring…
Songs from the Silence: Dharma Concert with Prema Akasha & Amitabhan
When: August 17, 2011, 7:30pm Where: The Salt Spring Centre of Yoga, satsang room Tickets at the door: $15 More info: www.dharmatunes.com/events Amitabhan and Prema lead audiences on a deep journey of the heart with their unique blend of original…
Walking for transformation
Walking moves the body and deepens the breath; we become relaxed and open to new thoughts and ways of being. Coupled with firm intent, this can provide a wonderful opportunity for inner change. Do this walk when you have a…
Satsang and Kirtan
Satsang Satsang is a Sanskrit term meaning “union of truth”. Every Sunday we gather to sing, chant, meditate, and hear spiritual readings in the company of fellow seekers of the Truth. Kirtan Kirtan is a part of the Hindu tradition…
Community Dinner
The Centre hosts a community dinner at 5:30pm on the first Sunday of each month following satsang*. A simple and delicious meal is prepared by our karma yogis. All are welcome. Suggested donation is $5-$10. *Community dinners do not take…
Ann’s jalapeno cornbread
The addition of jalapeno peppers and cheddar cheese means that this cornbread is bursting with flavour. Ingredients 1/2 cup cornmeal 1/2 cup polenta (corn grits) 1/2 cup flour 2 Tbsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup finely minced…
July Greetings from Shankar
The peas are head high, the strawberries are ripening and the first meal of new potatoes can’t be far off. The swallows’ nest just outside the kitchen door has been home to scores of swallows over the years, and has…
Yogurt & fresh herb dressing
Perfect for dressing the salad greens springing forth from your garden or purchased on the weekend from your local farmer’s market, this creamy dressing features fresh herbs like parsley or dill. Ingredients: (Makes 3.5 cups) 2 cups yogurt (use low…
37 Years of Yoga Retreats: A look back to the beginning
Our first yoga retreat was way back in 1975. Babaji had told us when he visited in 1974, “If you have a retreat, I will come.” What more incentive did we need? None of us had run a retreat before,…