Read our detailed description on our website and pay a $1000 non- refundable deposit for 2 ppl. Parent AND Teen ages 12 -17. 7 days of unplugged bonding time making memories on the westcoast of Bc, all meals, accommodations, guides and activities included- come learn Haida culture, long walks on pristine beaches, wildlife- whales, eagles, sealions and so much more! sign up and kick back on a well organized tour of the untouched and protected old growth forests of BC.

Start with a therapeutic yoga warm-up, a gentle flow practice with standing poses to build strength, balance and stability. End your yoga session with a restorative pose to relax and rejuvenate.

Exploring the regular practice of self-care for young people- Cultivating a dedicated yoga practice with mindful movement and breath. Enjoying creative games, partner work and ending every session with a relaxation practice all while providing useful tools children can apply for self-regulation of emotions and building self- confidence.

Sun salutes with advancements or modifications are offered. Fun upbeat music, sweat, work ad the discipline of yoga come together to make this an a very connected community class. Great way to start the week- foam rollers make this a perfect end to a perfect flow yoga session

This gentle style of yoga will suit all levels with breath as a main focus to help strengthen the body and reduce chronic pain. Poses are offered with alignment and modifications to adhere to safety.
Beginning on the floor, gentle movements and modifications offered in every pose and ending in relaxation. Moving with awareness while you detoxify the major organs, improve flexibility and deepen concentration.

Supporting the community, Tara teaches at the Saanich Peninsula Hospital for the last 1.5 years- a chair yoga series to accommodate dementia, alzheimers, stroke, and other mobility issues. Creating community, fun and belonging, Lotus Village Yoga is happy to help!

Start the New Year off right by dedicating time to improve your health and wellness. This 2nd Health & Wellness series offered by Lotus Village continues the studies from the fall with a new topic for each of the 6 sessions.
- Mindfulness Part 2
- Chakras – animals, mantras, visual meditations
- Mudras – ancient gestures that help manage stress
- Vayus – advancing your practice
- Balancing poses to find presence
- To end: Advanced Ayurveda Assessment

A unique blend of two favourite practices at Lotus Village Yoga. Enjoy a few, gentle poses using therapeutic props, reducing chronic pain. Ending with a reclined, supportive and relaxing guided Yoga Nidra to round out a perfect practice for any student. Rejuvenation evening. Excellent for trauma, chronic pain, injury, stress management.

We remain on the floor in this flowing practice that strengthens the core WHICH supports the back and invites repair to the body. One of the best practices for scoliosis, and education on sciatica and back pain will be included. Movements are small, effective and connected with Radiant breath to ignite a relaxation response between each set of asana's. Results are a quieter mind and strengthening structure in the body.

This is a private one-on-one yoga session, with an internationally Certified Yoga Therapist with years of experience addressing injury, diagnosis and disease, PTSD, trauma and supporting athlete's in injury prevention.
set up in advance with a plan with specifics to your body, your meditation practice, or traditional yogic breath practice. Payment will be made in advance online to book private time in the studio.

This is a private one-on-one yoga session, with an internationally Certified Yoga Therapist with years of experience addressing injury, diagnosis and disease, PTSD, trauma and supporting athlete's in injury prevention.
set up in advance with a plan with specifics to your body, your meditation practice, or traditional yogic breath practice. Payment will be made in advance online to book private time in the studio.

A practice for students who are advancing through our other programs at the studio. Combining movement practices while they learn to lead, build confidence and knowledge and connect as a supportive leadership group. Empowering students to cultivate inner strength and resilience. 
Children's Program Package must be filled out and brought for the student's first day.

A restful, relaxing practice. Excellent for beginners, injury recovery, stress management. Get your soft, supportive props from the cupboards quietly and find yourself reclined in only a few poses for this hour. Deeply releasing with steady breath, eye pillows, and a few readings to add education in between relaxing music.

A traditionally taught practice with pranayama, asana and svasana to begin and end the session. Discomfort rises as we sink into a posture for minimum of 5 breaths with a focus on proper alignment to prevent injury.Modifications are offered in every pose, and props may be used to support the body.

students visit the studio this year and /or Tara teaches in their classrooms. Supporting the staff, administration and parents to bring a regular Mindfulness Practice to their lives.

Promoting awareness at a young age to match flexibility and strength to prevent injury. Tailoring the practice around these athlete's activities, giving them specific tools and education on the body and movement, to assist in the love for their sport. Supporting dedication and self-confidence in each individual.

Children's Program Packagemust be filled out and brought for the student's first day.

a quiet, serene environment welcomes a practice that science is discovering has SO many health benefits. Each week learn a different Meditation technique to advance your own home practice. Very little discussion- a whole lot of Learning the skill of stillness!

Flow Yoga with warrior poses, fun music - sweat and work for the 1st 30 minutes as the class shifts for a cool down with slow deep stretching in Yin Yoga close to the floor to end. Working on strengthening the lower back, knees and hips- bonus candles for relaxation:)

Adventure awaits in untouched Haida Gwaii. a $500 non-refundable deposit is required to hold a spot to start as this retreat is so popular we have returning students come back year after year! Always something new - meet famous Haida Artists, carvers, enjoy learning Haida History and culture. Yoga on every morning setting daily meditation practice and grow your knowledeg in Hatha Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Yoga Nidra, Yin Yoga and Therapuetic Yoga practices. Boat trips, wildlife viewing of whales, sealions, seabirds, eagles and so much more. Mindfulness walks in old growth protected forests, and relax as you walk epic sandy beaches. All transfers, meals, accommodations, guides, yoga included. a Yoga vacation! Grab a friend and make some memories of a lifetime.

Enjoy a reclined warm up with Hatha poses and flow yoga combined. after a short warm up-Flowing from pose to pose- great way to get a physical moving practice and start the weekend with some energy. Flow series will be accessible to all students and longer holds as Hatha yoga invites us to become more aware of our physicality. Deepen your awareness on alignment.

This year we bring our Mindfulness program out to the forest- practicing with a buddy class or individual classes to support the needs of that class and teacher. Supporting the staff, students, Educational assistants and working closely with the admin and liaison teacher.

Enjoy a Hatha practice as a warm up. flowing from pose to pose- great way to get a physical moving practice and start the weekend with some energy. Flow series will be accessible to all students.