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,…
Imagine a big bowl of fresh picked salad greens sprinkled with asiago cheese, nuts, and dressing, glistening in the late afternoon sun. Very refreshing on a hot day. Try garnishing with fresh red raspberries or sliced strawberries. SERVES 6 Ingredients…
This is the auspicious and holy full moon day on which celebration and homage to the Guru are paid. Guru means “one who removes darkness or ignorance.” Traditionally, this day is set aside for worship of the spiritual teacher and…
Steve Oda is an exceptional virtuoso on the sarode – a North Indian Classical instrument. Steve has been a disciple of the great Indian maestro Ustad Ali Akbar Khan since 1973. He has dedicated himself to fully learning the classical…
Although the weather hasn’t really caught on to the idea of summer, it is indeed almost officially summer and life is in its expansive form here at the Centre. Early next week we will be welcoming sixteen more karma yogis…
A mandala is a symmetrical design that uses shape and colour to express an idea. Mandalas are usually abstract, sometimes geometric, and often, but not necessarily, circular. Your personal mandala represents the layers of your self, from the innermost self…
This recipe is so easy and delicious. Try serving it over a steaming bowl of brown rice with a side of crisp, stir fried bok choi or gai lan. Try it tonight! SERVES 8-10 Ingredients: 2 lb tofu 2 Tbsp…
Notice of Annual General Meeting Saturday, June 16, 2012 time tba at the Salt Spring Centre of Yoga Election of the Board There will be an election to fill the positions of President, Treasurer, and four other Board members. Nominations…
We received a lovely write-up by a visitor from Monday Magazine who joined us for a Personal Retreat. Here’s an excerpt from the article: I’d have to say, after a one-hour massage and some quality time with a good book,…
Greetings: Spring is the time of renewal, a time to clean the dark corners left untouched through the winter. As more and more spring flowers begin to bloom, albeit belatedly this year, the Centre too is being beautified. Hanging flower…