Viparita Karani (legs-up-the-wall pose) Viparita = inverted, reversed; Karani = doing, making Viparita Karani is a wonderful yoga posture and a favourite of mine, one that I share with students any time of the year. This asana is particularly refreshing in the…
Sunday, March 10, 2013 Join us at the Centre for Shiva Ratri, an all-night vigil of chanting and prayer. The day begins in the morning with the making of 1008 clay lingams, representing sahasrara chakra, the lotus of a thousand…
We invite those who share the goals and ideals of Dharma Sara Satsang Society and the Salt Spring Centre of Yoga to join as members of the society. For former members, it is time to renew your membership. Read more…
We are delighted to offer a new program in 2013 focused on how to bring the therapeutic benefits of yoga and ayurveda to individuals and groups in many different contexts, supporting health challenges and lifestyle changes. This program may be…
I hope you all had a peaceful holiday season and are ready for another spin around the sun as we begin this new year. As it turns out, the world didn’t end on December 21 and here we are. I…
Laura has generously made available excerpts from the diary she kept while attending the 2012 sessions of YTT. Part 1 is published below, and you can read Part 2 here. Diary of a yogi in training – Part 1 July…
My grandmother was a full-blood Apache Indian. Although I knew little about her, I deeply appreciated her ritual ways and the love she showed my own mother. Our home in Ottawa included my parents, 3 brothers, 1 sister and myself.…
Yoga programs at the Centre are designed for anyone who wants to learn and practice, at whatever level. Some people are new to yoga and others have been practicing for years. Many are in the middle: They started practicing years…
Dear Friends, The office will soon be closing for winter holidays. After December 19th, the office will be open on December 27 to 29th only, and will then reopen on January 2nd. Please note that yoga@saltspringcentre.com and telephone messages will…
The days are growing shorter and the nights colder, but our resident community of seven people and the many people in the community who don’t live at the Centre continue to keep the light burning in the heart of the…