Music for Peace
At the Salt Spring Centre of Yoga, music has always been more than performance. It is a form of practice , a way of listening that softens the mind, steadies the nervous system, and brings us back into relationship with…
Living Yoga Beyond the Mat: What It’s Like to Be a Karma Yogi
For many people, yoga begins on the mat. But for some, a deeper question eventually arises: What does yoga look like when it becomes a way of life, not just a class? This is where Karma Yoga begins. Living as…
What Is a Karma Yoga Volunteer Program? A Complete Guide
If you’ve been searching for a karma yoga volunteer program, you may be feeling called to something deeper than a typical volunteer or work-exchange experience. Karma Yoga is not just about helping out — it is a yogic path of…
Shine Like the Sun Lyrics and Chords by Madhav (Jerry DesVoignes)
Shine Like the Sun A special thank you to Madhav for creating and sharing this wonderful song. As well as the lyrics and chords. May you enjoy, feel, and share widely. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHFPP5jqxq4 Lyrics With my feet, may I walk upon…
✨ An Evening of Classical Indian Dance at the Salt Spring Centre of Yoga ✨ Fundraiser
Indian dance style of Bharatanatyam has its origins in the Vedas. Natya Veda, or Natya Shastra is the oldest text on dance and drama wherein the purpose of art was to entertain as well as elevate the individual performer as…
Life at the Centre – October 2025
Life at the Centre – October 2025 As autumn settled over the island, the Centre glowed with gratitude, song, and community spirit. 🍂✨ October unfolded with music, colour, and heartfelt connection at the Salt Spring Centre of Yoga. Under the…
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The Heart at the Centre: Renewing the Program House Together
Renewal Through Community Generosity Thank you for the amazing success of this year’s Paint the House fundraiser!! It revealed something so beautiful and very profound. At its essence, the renewal of the Program House reflects the vision of Baba Hari…
Finding Peace, Balance, and Focus Through Yoga: Ishwarya’s Nature and Nurture Retreat
“In the forest, everything looks messy and chaotic—yet everything coexists in harmony. That’s the balance yoga invites us to find within.” ~Ishwarya Chaitanya This week, I sat down with Ishwarya to chat about her upcoming Nature and Nurture Retreat. We…
Life at the Centre – September 2025
Life at the Centre – September 2025 This September, the Centre was alive with devotion, celebration, and community connection. We gathered for Babaji’s Ārādhanā, a beautiful ceremony of remembrance for our beloved teacher. The month also brought us together for…
Life at the Centre – August 2025
Life at the Centre – August 2025 This August, the Centre was full of life. We welcomed the Satsang back Home at the 51st Annual Community Yoga Retreat, celebrating family, yoga, and the timeless teachings of Baba Hari Dass. We…