Seasons of Life
“Turn! Turn! Turn!” is a song made popular by the Byrds in the 60’s, the lyrics of which come from the Book of Ecclesiastes in the Bible. The chorus says, “To everything – Turn! Turn! Turn! – there is a…
Our Centre Community: Mischa Pavan Makortoff
Born Mischa Pavan Makortoff with my middle name given by Baba Hari Dass after I was born, I grew up with my parents Sudha “Theota” and Phil in the Vancouver area. We lived on Barnston Island when I was born.…
Yoga Nidra: Let Yourself Be (and Listen)
As our daily routines slowly transform through different stages of our lives, our daily sadhana (yoga practice) must adapt accordingly. Now that my children are in school full time and I am teaching back to back yoga classes most evenings,…
News from the Centre – March 2016
Hello everyone, Spring! It’s March, the month that marks the official beginning of spring and the change back to daylight saving time. It is also the time of daffodils, nettles, budding trees, spring planting, Easter, and spring break for schools.…
Our Centre Community: Aaron Redford
I was born in Prince George B.C. and spent most of my life living in the Peace River area. My fondest childhood memories are of the year or so that I spent living with my grandparents at a small truck…
Asana of the Month: Half Moon Pose
Ardha Chandrasana Ardha: means half, Chandra: means moon Ardha Chandrasana (Half Moon) pose helps improve balance and strength. It works on stretching the hamstring muscles as well as the front of the thighs, and it increases opening of the hip joints.…
Shiva Ratri 2016
Shiva Ratri 2016 Monday, March 7 – Tuesday, March 8, Lingam ceremony begins Monday, 8:30 am – 12:00 pm. Evening celebration begins Monday, 6:30 pm – Tuesday, 7:00 am Join us at the Centre for an all-night vigil of chanting…
News from the Centre – February 2016
Hello everyone, I hope you’re enjoying the winter season, wherever you are. On Salt Spring Island, although it’s still winter, signs of spring are in the air – or at least in the ground. In some places on the island…
The Role of the Teacher, The Role of the Student
We have many teachers throughout our lives, beginning with our parents, even if they’re not particularly skilled at parenting. As children we begin to learn about life in the world, and based on our experiences with family, school, friends and…
Our Centre Community: Ishi Dinim
My name is Ishi Dinim. Baba Hari Dass gave me the Sanskrit name Ishan. I was first introduced to the Salt Spring Centre of Yoga in the summer of 1998, by my then partner Maya Suess, a lifelong member of…