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Teacher	Price
Cara Graci	By Donation
Dorothy Price	$16 drop-in - $90 for 8 classes - $107 for 8 classes
Hanna Munneke	Sliding Scale $10 - $20
Jo Tambakis	By Donation
John Howe	By Donation
Leigh Anne Milne	By Donation
Tara Galpin	By Donation

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Sunday December 9th, 2018
Advanced Group Practice	Hanna Munneke	7:30AM - 9:30AM	register
Advanced Group Practice Intended for yogis with an already established personal practice, these sessions offer an opportunity to practice and share in a group setting. Beginning with meditation and pranayama, followed by an asana focus that will vary each week. Ability to do headstand is a prerequisite. Price: Sliding Scale $10 - $20 This class will be held in The Satsang Room Located on the main floor of the Centre's turn-of-the-century farmhouse, this spacious, sacred space is suitable for larger gatherings and group yoga classes. Our Satsang Room features hardwood floors, a beautiful stained glass window and cozy wood-burning stove.
Hanna Munneke Hanna fell in love with yoga around 2009. Practice became her center point amidst a busy life as the mother of 3 children. She completed a 3 year traditional yoga apprenticeship with teacher Cathy Valentine (800 hours), and became a certified Vijnana Yoga International teacher with Valentine and Orit Sen-Gupta in 2016. Hanna brings playful inquiry to her classes, while exploring the principals of quieting the mind, relaxing the body, breathing, rooting, connecting, expanding and intent. All classes include a short meditation and pranayama, with a different asana focus each week. Hanna has taught weekly classes at the Salt Spring Center since 2015.
Gentle Hatha Repair by donatio...	Cara Graci	11:00AM - 12:15PM	register
Gentle Hatha Repair by donation In restorative yoga, props such as bolsters and blankets are used to fully support the body, allowing it to open slowly and naturally with no effort. Concentration is on the breath, allowing for a deep introspective class which restores energy to the body and calmness to the mind. Price: By Donation This class will be held in The Satsang Room Located on the main floor of the Centre's turn-of-the-century farmhouse, this spacious, sacred space is suitable for larger gatherings and group yoga classes. Our Satsang Room features hardwood floors, a beautiful stained glass window and cozy wood-burning stove.
Cara Graci Cara offers a gentle, healing approach to her classes while including the use of breath as a bridge between a calm, aligned body and mind. Cara completed her 200hr Yoga Teacher Training at the Salt Spring Centre of Yoga, and also lived there for six months in the Yoga Study, Service and Immersion Program. Cara loves to inspire inner peace, strength and joy for every moment and every breath.
Monday December 10th, 2018
Slow Flow Hatha	Jo Tambakis	8:45AM - 9:45AM	register
Slow Flow Hatha This class will focus on linking movement with breath and awareness to create a meditative state that encourages transformation. Certain segments will flow with the breath while others will give opportunity to go deep into poses and explore alignment, strength, flexibility and focus. The class will end with restful relaxation and guided meditation. Options for all levels of experience and ability will be given throughout. Price: By Donation This class will be held in The Yurt A beautiful and intimate space for a workshop, meditation or a smaller yoga class.
Jo Tambakis Jo's classes are designed to leave you feeling grounded and centred. A student of Yoga for over 14 years, she has witnessed firsthand the transformative power of a regular practice. Her experience of Yoga Asana is varied, creating classes infused with each approaches wisdom, from Ashtanga Vinyasa to Iyengar to Classical Hatha. Drawing upon her understanding of anatomy and Ayurveda, her classes respond to the group's needs while also guiding and empowering each individual in tailoring the practice to serve their unique needs. Jo enjoys enriching her classes with pranayama, meditation, massage, music and stories from the history and philosophy of Yoga. Jo is an E-RYT 200 Yoga Alliance registered teacher with over 100 hours of teaching experience and over 500 hours in training. She graduated from the Vancouver School of Healing Arts in 2017 where she studied Massage and Bodywork and holds an MA in Philosophy and Political Science. She is trained in many modalities including Thai Massage, Reiki and Ayurveda and has studied extensively both in Canada and abroad.
Tensegrity Repair Series Basic...	Hanna Munneke	9:00AM - 10:00AM	register
Tensegrity Repair Series Basics This class will run for six weeks, from November 5 – December 10. The Tensegrity Repair Series is a movement sequence designed by Gioia Irwin of Vancouver, BC, which focuses on tuning into the myofascial network of the body, and how it relates to our skeletal structure. Done mostly lying on the back, these movements help to tone and strengthen the core, breakdown knots and adhesions throughout the body, and rehydrate the fascia for greater joint mobility and overall balanced body function. Relaxing, yet invigorating, the Tensegrity Repair Series can be helpful in recovery from injury, chronic pain, or stress related tension, and can also provide a stable base from which to grow your yoga or movement practice. Price: Sliding Scale $10 - $20 This class will be held in The Garden House A light-filled, carpeted space which is ideal for asana classes, workshops, and ceremonial gatherings. Our peaceful Garden House has large farm-facing windows, shared washroom facilities, and full access to yoga props.
Hanna Munneke Hanna fell in love with yoga around 2009. Practice became her center point amidst a busy life as the mother of 3 children. She completed a 3 year traditional yoga apprenticeship with teacher Cathy Valentine (800 hours), and became a certified Vijnana Yoga International teacher with Valentine and Orit Sen-Gupta in 2016. Hanna brings playful inquiry to her classes, while exploring the principals of quieting the mind, relaxing the body, breathing, rooting, connecting, expanding and intent. All classes include a short meditation and pranayama, with a different asana focus each week. Hanna has taught weekly classes at the Salt Spring Center since 2015.
Mixed Levels Hatha	John Howe	9:30AM - 10:45AM	register
Mixed Levels Hatha All levels class. Price: By Donation This class will be held in The Satsang Room Located on the main floor of the Centre's turn-of-the-century farmhouse, this spacious, sacred space is suitable for larger gatherings and group yoga classes. Our Satsang Room features hardwood floors, a beautiful stained glass window and cozy wood-burning stove.
John Howe “From the very first time I stepped on to my mat, I felt as if I had come home to myself.” John brings this sense of gratitude to both his practice and his teaching. His classes are challenging and fun, giving each student a chance to explore pranayama, meditation and asana. Knowing that we are both teachers and students, John shares his understanding of the transformative nature of yoga, while at the same time encourages each student to be guided by their own inner wisdom.
Hatha Mixed Levels	Dorothy Price	4:30PM - 6:00PM	register
Hatha Mixed Levels A balanced combination of sustained poses with attention to basic alignment and therapeutic principals. Mindfulness; observing breath and body (triputi) are an integral part of class. This style of yoga provides a great stretch and strengthens the body. Price: $16 drop-in - $90 for 8 classes - $107 for 8 classes This class will be held in The Satsang Room Located on the main floor of the Centre's turn-of-the-century farmhouse, this spacious, sacred space is suitable for larger gatherings and group yoga classes. Our Satsang Room features hardwood floors, a beautiful stained glass window and cozy wood-burning stove.
Dorothy Price Dorothy has been a yoga practitioner for over 40 years and completed her Yoga Teacher Training at the Salt Spring Centre of Yoga in 2002. Dorothy is a senior teacher at the Centre and is also a teacher for the Centre’s Yoga Teacher Training Program. She teaches many weekly “all levels” classes on the island, as well as weekend yoga retreats and annual retreats worldwide. Dorothy’s teaching style includes sustained as well as flowing postures, with the aim of cultivating mindfulness through alignment and breath. Core strengthening and core awareness are an integral part of her classes. Her compassion for her students and her deep love of yoga are apparent in her classes. santosha-yoga-retreats.com
Tuesday December 11th, 2018
Mixed Levels	Hanna Munneke	9:00AM - 10:30AM	register
Mixed Levels Mixed levels Hatha Price: Sliding Scale $10 - $20 This class will be held in The Satsang Room Located on the main floor of the Centre's turn-of-the-century farmhouse, this spacious, sacred space is suitable for larger gatherings and group yoga classes. Our Satsang Room features hardwood floors, a beautiful stained glass window and cozy wood-burning stove.
Hanna Munneke Hanna fell in love with yoga around 2009. Practice became her center point amidst a busy life as the mother of 3 children. She completed a 3 year traditional yoga apprenticeship with teacher Cathy Valentine (800 hours), and became a certified Vijnana Yoga International teacher with Valentine and Orit Sen-Gupta in 2016. Hanna brings playful inquiry to her classes, while exploring the principals of quieting the mind, relaxing the body, breathing, rooting, connecting, expanding and intent. All classes include a short meditation and pranayama, with a different asana focus each week. Hanna has taught weekly classes at the Salt Spring Center since 2015.
Yoga for Beginners	Dorothy Price	4:30PM - 5:45PM	register
Yoga for Beginners This class is suitable for people of all ages and most physical abilities. If you have major physical challenges please check with Dorothy. Discover why yoga is such a powerful tool for keeping you healthy in body, mind and spirit. Learn: basic alignment principles, including modification options; the importance of focused mind and breath; “core”, what it is and how to strengthen it; the importance of pelvic floor health and it’s relation to core. Price: $16 drop-in - $90 for 8 classes - $107 for 8 classes This class will be held in The Satsang Room Located on the main floor of the Centre's turn-of-the-century farmhouse, this spacious, sacred space is suitable for larger gatherings and group yoga classes. Our Satsang Room features hardwood floors, a beautiful stained glass window and cozy wood-burning stove.
Dorothy Price Dorothy has been a yoga practitioner for over 40 years and completed her Yoga Teacher Training at the Salt Spring Centre of Yoga in 2002. Dorothy is a senior teacher at the Centre and is also a teacher for the Centre’s Yoga Teacher Training Program. She teaches many weekly “all levels” classes on the island, as well as weekend yoga retreats and annual retreats worldwide. Dorothy’s teaching style includes sustained as well as flowing postures, with the aim of cultivating mindfulness through alignment and breath. Core strengthening and core awareness are an integral part of her classes. Her compassion for her students and her deep love of yoga are apparent in her classes. santosha-yoga-retreats.com
Restore & Renew by Donation	Cara Graci	4:30PM - 6:00PM	register
Restore & Renew by Donation In restorative yoga, props such as bolsters and blankets are used to fully support the body, allowing it to open slowly and naturally with no effort. Concentration is on the breath, allowing for a deep introspective class which restores energy to the body and calmness to the mind. Price: By Donation This class will be held in The Garden House A light-filled, carpeted space which is ideal for asana classes, workshops, and ceremonial gatherings. Our peaceful Garden House has large farm-facing windows, shared washroom facilities, and full access to yoga props.
Cara Graci Cara offers a gentle, healing approach to her classes while including the use of breath as a bridge between a calm, aligned body and mind. Cara completed her 200hr Yoga Teacher Training at the Salt Spring Centre of Yoga, and also lived there for six months in the Yoga Study, Service and Immersion Program. Cara loves to inspire inner peace, strength and joy for every moment and every breath.
Wednesday December 12th, 2018
Mixed Levels	Tara Galpin	4:30PM - 6:00PM	register
Mixed Levels A balanced combination of sustained poses with attention to basic alignment and therapeutic principals. Mindfulness; observing breath and body (triputi) are an integral part of class. This style of yoga provides a great stretch and strengthens the body. Price: By Donation This class will be held in The Satsang Room Located on the main floor of the Centre's turn-of-the-century farmhouse, this spacious, sacred space is suitable for larger gatherings and group yoga classes. Our Satsang Room features hardwood floors, a beautiful stained glass window and cozy wood-burning stove.
Tara Galpin Yoga has been an integral part of Tara’s life since 2009. Tara has completed a four-year Traditional Yoga Apprenticeship with Cathy Valentine and is a certified Vijnana Yoga teacher by Orit Sen Gupta. Through years of yoga philosophy, mediation, pranayama and asana practice, Tara has deepened her understanding of Yoga. Tara has a strong love for the body and the spirit. She lives a life dedicated to seeking truth and living in the heart.
Thursday December 13th, 2018
Hatha Mixed Levels	Dorothy Price	4:30PM - 6:00PM	register
Hatha Mixed Levels A balanced combination of sustained poses with attention to basic alignment and therapeutic principals. Mindfulness; observing breath and body (triputi) are an integral part of class. This style of yoga provides a great stretch and strengthens the body. Price: $16 drop-in - $90 for 8 classes - $107 for 8 classes This class will be held in The Satsang Room Located on the main floor of the Centre's turn-of-the-century farmhouse, this spacious, sacred space is suitable for larger gatherings and group yoga classes. Our Satsang Room features hardwood floors, a beautiful stained glass window and cozy wood-burning stove.
Dorothy Price Dorothy has been a yoga practitioner for over 40 years and completed her Yoga Teacher Training at the Salt Spring Centre of Yoga in 2002. Dorothy is a senior teacher at the Centre and is also a teacher for the Centre’s Yoga Teacher Training Program. She teaches many weekly “all levels” classes on the island, as well as weekend yoga retreats and annual retreats worldwide. Dorothy’s teaching style includes sustained as well as flowing postures, with the aim of cultivating mindfulness through alignment and breath. Core strengthening and core awareness are an integral part of her classes. Her compassion for her students and her deep love of yoga are apparent in her classes. santosha-yoga-retreats.com
Friday December 14th, 2018
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Saturday December 15th, 2018
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