Yoga Classes
Meet Our Teachers
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.
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
Leigh Anne Milne
Leigh Anne Milne began her journey with Iyengar yoga in the early 1980’s and fell in love with this intelligent approach to body-mind awareness; as her practice deepened the spiritual benefits became increasingly important. As a registered massage therapist (RMT), a certified Iyengar method yoga instructor, Yoga Therapist and a recognized teacher of teachers with Yoga Alliance, Leigh Anne has found the combined knowledge of yoga, health care and anatomy of the body to be a rich foundation for her holistic practice. She has traveled to India many times since 2002 to study yoga directly from the Iyengar family. “I’m incredibly grateful for my direct experience with Mr. Iyengar.” She leads yoga retreats and professional training internationally www.sadhanayoga.ca Longer holdings and study of the asana (poses) cultivate the structure for the breath and take the student deeper inward. The Iyengar method of yoga is known for detail, alignment and sequencing, which ultimately work on the consciousness, moving the student towards dharana, dhyana, and samadhi, embracing all eight limbs of yoga.
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.
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.
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.
Yogeshwar Humphrey
Yogeshwar has been teaching yoga for about a decade, and practicing it in one form or another for about a decade and a half. He completed 200- and 300-hour yoga teacher training’s at Mt. Madonna Center, an intentional community, retreat center, and yoga school in the mountains near Santa Cruz, California. He also lived there for a total of four years, where he taught in various retreats and teacher training’s, as well as ongoing public yoga classes. His root teacher is Baba Hari Dass, a yogi from the Kumaon region of the Indian Himalayas. He’s also learned a great deal from Baba Hari Dass’s long-time students here in North America, plus many other wonderful guides and teachers along the way. He recently served as Operations Manager at the Salt Spring Centre of Yoga here on Salt Spring Island, BC, and he continues to teach pranayama, meditation, and yoga philosophy to the Centre’s residents and local satsang. His classes are guided by the traditional aim of yoga: to find steadiness and ease in the body in support of peace and clarity in the mind.
| Teacher | Price |
|---|---|
| Cara Graci | By Donation |
| Dorothy Price | $16 drop-in - $90 for 8 classes - $107 for 8 classes |
| Hanna Munneke | $15 Drop in. 6 class pass: $80, 10 class pass $125. |
| Jo Tambakis | By Donation |
| John Howe | By Donation |
| Leigh Anne Milne | Drop in $20 and Register for term $16 per class |
| Tara Galpin | $15 |
| Yogeshwar Humphrey | $15 drop-in, $60 5-class pass, $100 10-class pass |
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Advanced Group Practice
For yogis with an already established personal practice, these sessions offer an opportunity to practice and share in a group setting. Each class consists of ½ hour of Seated Meditation, Chanting and Pranayama, followed by 1.5 hours of rotating asana practice, guided by the Vijnana Yoga International practice manual. Experienced yogis who are new to Vijnana yoga are welcome. Familiarity with inversions is a prerequisite. To join the mailing list, and receive advance updates on what the weekly asana practice will be, please contact hannamunnekeyoga@gmail.com.
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.
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.
in The Pond Dome
Our largest space, with wooden flooring and views of the meadow - the Pond Dome is open Spring through Summer, and offers a tranquil, private setting away from the main house and gardens. A newly installed heater keeps the Pond Dome warm enough for early-morning asana practice, while the adjustable side-panels allow for breezes and fresh air to cool the space later in the day.
Tensegrity Repair Series Basics
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 and connected 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.
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.
Mixed Levels Hatha
All levels class.
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.
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.
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.
Iyengar Yoga
Longer holdings and study of the asana (poses) cultivate the structure for the breath and take the student deeper inward. The Iyengar method of yoga is known for detail, alignment and sequencing, which ultimately work on the consciousness, moving the student towards dharana, dhyana, and samadhi, embracing all eight limbs of yoga. This class will teach you the fundamentals of Iyengar yoga poses and prepare you for more advanced poses. All welcome.
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.
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.
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.
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.
in The Pond Dome
Our largest space, with wooden flooring and views of the meadow - the Pond Dome is open Spring through Summer, and offers a tranquil, private setting away from the main house and gardens. A newly installed heater keeps the Pond Dome warm enough for early-morning asana practice, while the adjustable side-panels allow for breezes and fresh air to cool the space later in the day.
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.
in The Yurt
A beautiful and intimate space for a workshop, meditation or a smaller yoga class.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Restorative and Yoga Nidra
This class combines two powerful practices for calming the mind and relaxing the body: restorative yoga and yoga nidra. The first hour of class consists of restorative yoga, in which poses are held for several minutes at a time with support from props like blankets, bolsters, blocks, and straps. This invites the body to gently open and relax, and it helps the nervous system transition to a state in which the body and mind can process, rest, and renew in a deep way. The final half hour will consist of a brief yoga nidra practice. Yoga nidra (literally ‘yogic sleep’) is a practice done lying down, and it involves various body awareness and visualization techniques. Students are guided right to the edge of sleep while still remaining fully conscious. The result can be a sense of deep relaxation and calm, and yoga nidra serves as a great way for those unfamiliar with meditation to get a taste of some of its profound effects.
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.
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.
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.
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