Babaji and the places he inspired have always been a part of my life. My parents, Chandra (Pamela) and Allan Rose, were active participants in the Vancouver Satsang, and we, along with my brother Joseph (Ramesh), visited the Salt Spring…
Dear S.S.C.Y Crew, Thank you so very much for all the warmth and hospitality expressed during my short visit to this awesome space. I really have valued and enjoyed the time I got to spend here visiting my friend David.…
Makarasana (Alligator Pose) This pose makes the spine flexible, strengthening the digestive system, abdomen, backside and legs. Alligator Pose card by Andrea Kalpana Tabachnick, YTT coordinator, senior teacher and artist.
Yoga Service and Study Coordinator May 1st to September 15th, 2014 The YSS Coordinator is responsible for overseeing all aspects of our Yoga Service and Study Immersion (YSSI) program, a three month intensive residential program which operates between June 1st…
Hello everyone, Although some of you may still be shovelling snow – and others basking in tropical climes – we at the Centre are enjoying what feels like the beginning of spring. The robins are back, the trees are budding,…
Shiva Ratri is the night of Shiva, and for those immersed in the Hindu tradition it is an important part of the year, the one night Shiva ‘sleeps’ while people keep vigil. Please read more about the upcoming celebration of Shiva…
What’s my (Ayurvedic Body-Mind) Type? Ayurveda teaches that each of us is born with a unique body-mind type that stays with us throughout our entire life. This “prakruti” type describes the ratio of the doshas (vata, pitta, kapha – the…
I am an original West Coaster. I grew up in Coquitlam (a suburb of Vancouver) back when it was still rural. The natural world was always a fascinating playground to me. As a child there were few fences and the…
Salamba Sarvangasana/Shoulderstand Pose This asana feels amazing! You can actually feel your body changing inside as you invert. It is as if your cells start to sense that the world looks and feels different when upside down. Everything gets quiet…
Thursday February 27, 2014 Join us at the Centre for Shiva Ratri, an all-night vigil of chanting and prayer. Shiva Ratri is an opportunity to affirm your deepest sense of presence. Your deepest sense of authenticity. It is an opportunity…