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Friday, July 22

“As soon as a person starts thinking I want to be a better person, that is the start of yoga.”

– Baba Hari Dass

The Salt Spring Centre of Yoga is a sacred place quite unlike anywhere else you’ll find.

We are a non-profit educational and spiritual retreat centre dedicated to teaching the core principles of yoga which embody peace, resilience, and belonging.

Founded in 1981 by venerated master yogi Baba Hari Dass from India — the Centre is the west coast of Canada’s longest running spiritual and wellness retreat centre.

Here, the magic of our 69 acres of land weaves together with the stories of those transformed by it and the spirit of selfless service is sewn into every tiny detail.

If you’re looking for a sacred space to host a wellness retreat…take a yoga teacher training…to learn or deepen your spiritual practice…to be of service..or just to discover peace…then you’ve arrived.

It all happens here.

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Learn practical ways to manage stress! MBSR teach

Learn practical ways to manage stress!

MBSR teaches you to calm your mind and body to help you cope with illness, pain and stress.

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is for individuals experiencing stress resulting from chronic physical and psychological conditions. This 8-week psycho-educational group program helps develop capacity for greater calm and teaches practical skills to manage stress.

The majority of MBSR program participants report lasting decreases in psychological and physical symptoms exacerbated by chronic stress. Research has demonstrated improved behavioural outcomes including better sleep, lower blood pressure, and fewer worries.

The potential benefits of MBSR are extensive, but the most profound are:

- Reduced physical & psychological suffering in terms of stress and tension in the mind and body.

- Improved levels of energy and a greater enthusiasm for work/life.

- Increased ability to deal with challenging situations in a calm, composed way.

- Increased ability to relax, even when faced with stressful circumstances.

- Improved self-esteem and confidence.

- Reduced feelings of anger and frustration.

- Better relationship management at work and in your personal life.

- Increased awareness and concentration.

- Quieter mind, more balance and wellbeing in your life.
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Dates & Times:

– Wednesdays evenings from 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm (July 20 to Sept 7, 2022)

– Retreat day from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm (Saturday, August 27, 2022)
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Learn More or Register:

https://saltspringcentre.com/events/mindfulness-based-stress-reduction-mbsr/

or see link in our bio!

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In our busyness, we have neglected to adequately t

In our busyness, we have neglected to adequately thank the Victoria Satsang, Bhavantu Sound and Salt Spring Singers for their amazing work on their fundraising Kirtan event!

This event raised $3,440 and brought in an additional $3,900 after the event! That's a total of over **$7,000** in donations to the Centre.

Thank you to all of the organizers (Adrienne Cousins, Kathryn Yogakat and company), performers, volunteers, sponsors, and donors!!

This wonderful event was solely planned and managed by the Victoria Satsang and the Centre is endlessly grateful for your hard work, vision, and dedication to the Centre. 🙏🙏🙏

#thankyou #gratitude #donations #fundraising #saltspringcentreofyoga #nonprofit

Families are invited for a morning on the Salt Spr

Families are invited for a morning on the Salt Spring Centre of Yoga farm! Explore the types of fruits and vegetables that grow on our land. Bring your own picnic blanket to enjoy the shade and breeze under the trees of our orchard to learn about plants and the fruits and vegetables they produce to feed us.

We have many educational games and activities to introduce the young ones to plants and gardening. Everyone will be moving, creating, and learning during this morning packed with fun learning opportunities.

A vegetarian snack will be provided.

🌱 Learn about plant life cycles

🎵 Do the plant life cycle “dance”

📗 Story time

✂️ Crafts

🔍 Scavenger hunt

🥕 Veggie tasting

🍎 Snacks!

In case of rain, the morning program will take place at the Pond Dome.

See link in our bio to register!

#garden #farm #saltspringisland #saltspringevents
#kidsfun #kids #kidsactivities #familyfun #instakids #familytime #learningthroughplay

New date! Same great event! Schedule: - 3:30 pm

New date! Same great event!

Schedule:

- 3:30 pm: Frisbee and Fun
- 4:00 pm: Vegetarian Cooking Class with Devin
- 6:00 pm: Community Dinner
- 7:30 pm – Talent Show (bring your music, poetry, art, hobby, or just your simple presence to share in a fun and lighthearted way)

Cooking Class Description

This class will cover the fundamentals of cooking from a professional perspective: knife handling and use; cutting and processing techniques; building and balancing flavours; making salad dressings; food combining for complete protein. We will also find time to discuss other nutritional points such as sugar, oils and fats and how they relate to health.

Devin’s Bio

Devin has been in and around the professional food service world for over 30 years. He started as a dishwasher in Grade 10 in 108 Mile Ranch, BC, where after three years he was a first cook and just beginning his Journeyman Apprenticeship program; which he subsequently finished in Vancouver at Vancouver Community College in 1997. Devin worked in several small and medium sized restaurants over the next two decades, mostly craft kitchens making their food from scratch with an eye on the modern trends while usually holding a place for tradition. As Devin grew up with organic food and usually a garden, his love of fresh and seasonal ingredients has only grown with his knowledge of food and cooking techniques. He also has a passion for locally sourced ingredients, always with an eye to sustainability and what’s in season. Devin is enmeshed in vegetarian and vegan food now that he is running the kitchen here at the Salt Spring Centre of Yoga. This has proven to be a challenge and invigorating for him, after years of working in a fully omnivorous environment.
Soon, Devin will be heading off to study Holistic Nutrition once his time at the Centre has come to it’s conclusion.

Tickets

* Full event – see bio for link to tickets

* Talent show only - by donation (on site)

#saltspringisland #saltspringevents #summercelebration #vegetariancooking #rescheduled

The Centre is at a crossroads and we need your sup

The Centre is at a crossroads and we need your support. Please help us share our message!

The lingering and ongoing impact of pandemic closures, inflation, recruitment challenges, and the Salt Spring housing crisis, has rendered our historical business model completely unsustainable.

We are now in critical financial need and the future is uncertain. With this type of challenge always comes clarity and opportunity; the Centre is choosing gratitude for this catalyst to get creative, pivot, and diversify the operational model for long-term survival, sustainability, and reciprocity.

Find out more about how you can support the Centre during this critical time at: https://saltspringcentre.com/get-involved/donate/ or check our bio for the link!

If you're not on our mailing list and would like more information about the Centre's current situation, you may wish to check out our blog post:
https://saltspringcentre.com/the-future-of-the-salt-spring-centre-of-yoga/

❤ And a huge thank you to all of our followers who have already donated their time, energy, and money to support the Centre. ❤

Help preserve a place for peace. Om!

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What an amazing community and what an amazing dinn

What an amazing community and what an amazing dinner!

Our gratitude to everyone who attended the Indian Dinner fundraiser on Sunday. Thanks to your donations, we raised over $2,000 for the Centre! 🙏❤️

Thank you to Anita for her amazing cooking. We will miss her wonderful Indian meals, but wish her the best in her new adventures in Australia. A big thank you to Mahavir and Anuradha for spearheading the organization of this event. And as always, a huge kudos to our residents, staff and volunteers for their hard work behind the scenes.

#jai #fundraiser #donations #saltspringcentreofyoga #greatfoodandgreatfriends

Summer has officially arrived on #saltspringisland

Summer has officially arrived on #saltspringisland and it’s a scorcher! 😎

How are you ringing in the summer season?

#summervibes #saltspringisland #staycool

Join the Salt Spring Centre of Yoga at our upcomin

Join the Salt Spring Centre of Yoga at our upcoming Summer Celebration event!

Schedule:

- 3:30 pm: Frisbee and Fun
- 4:00 pm: Vegetarian Cooking Class with Devin
- 6:00 pm: Community Dinner
- 7:30 pm – Talent Show (bring your music, poetry, art, hobby, or just your simple presence to share in a fun and lighthearted way)

Cooking Class Description

This class will cover the fundamentals of cooking from a professional perspective: knife handling and use; cutting and processing techniques; building and balancing flavours; making salad dressings; food combining for complete protein. We will also find time to discuss other nutritional points such as sugar, oils and fats and how they relate to health.

Devin’s Bio

Devin has been in and around the professional food service world for over 30 years. He started as a dishwasher in Grade 10 in 108 Mile Ranch, BC, where after three years he was a first cook and just beginning his Journeyman Apprenticeship program; which he subsequently finished in Vancouver at Vancouver Community College in 1997. Devin worked in several small and medium sized restaurants over the next two decades, mostly craft kitchens making their food from scratch with an eye on the modern trends while usually holding a place for tradition. As Devin grew up with organic food and usually a garden, his love of fresh and seasonal ingredients has only grown with his knowledge of food and cooking techniques. He also has a passion for locally sourced ingredients, always with an eye to sustainability and what’s in season. Devin is enmeshed in vegetarian and vegan food now that he is running the kitchen here at the Salt Spring Centre of Yoga. This has proven to be a challenge and invigorating for him, after years of working in a fully omnivorous environment.
Soon, Devin will be heading off to study Holistic Nutrition once his time at the Centre has come to it’s conclusion.

Tickets

- Full event – see bio for tickets
- Talent show only - by donation (on site)

#saltspringisland #saltspringevents #summercelebration #vegetariancooking

Get your tickets before they're gone! Only a few d

Get your tickets before they're gone! Only a few days left to buy.

Please note, if we sell out of tickets online, there will be no tickets sold at the door. Pre-purchase your tickets to make sure you don't miss out.

Tickets available to purchase at:
https://saltspringcentre.rallyup.com/indiandinner/

The ink is also posted in our biol

Hope to see you there. 😀 The food will be delicious!!!

#saltspringcentreofyoga #saltspringisland #saltspringislandevents #fundraiser #fundraising #donate #indiandinner #bydonation #helppreservethisplaceforpeace

Nourish your body and soul 🌱 The Embodied Gard

Nourish your body and soul 🌱

The Embodied Gardener is a retreat that brings in the spiritual invitations created when caring for the land.

Explore how much of ourselves we can find in our gardening endeavors, through:

🌳 farm/forest walks

🙏 meditation

🧘 yoga for gardeners

🥗 farm-to-table meals

✏️ journaling

😊 and more!

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See the bio for a link to register.

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Cookies, bliss balls, and cornbread - oh my! Stop

Cookies, bliss balls, and cornbread - oh my!

Stop by the #SaltSpringCentreofYoga Farm Stand at 355 Blackburn Road for a treat.

#saltspringisland #farmstand #treatyourself

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