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🎊 Join Us for Drop-In Activities at the Salt Spring Centre of Yoga's 50th Annual Community Yoga Retreat!

Even though registration for the retreat has closed, we warmly invite the local community to join us for some amazing drop-in activities. Some activities are free of charge, while others require a small contribution.

⭐️⭐️⭐️ Free Activities ⭐️⭐️⭐️

✨ Arati - Devotional ceremony of offering Light to the Divine.
📅 Friday to Monday at 6:00 am, and Thursday to Sunday at 5:30 PM (before dinner)

✨ Philosophy Discussions – Bhagavad Gita
📅 Friday, 1 to 2:30 PM

✨ Philosophy Discussions – Yoga Sutra
📅 Saturday, 1 to 2:30 PM

✨ Ramayana - Theatrical version of the epic story
📅 Saturday, August 3 at 7:45 PM

✨ Satsang - Kirtan (chanting)
📅 Sunday, August 4 at 12:30 PM followed by Tea Time

✨ Yajña - Ancient Vedic ritual with offerings, prayers, and mantras for Universal Peace
📅 Monday, August 5 at 9:00 AM

✨ Latte Da Talent Show - Fun and eclectic open mic
📅 Monday, August 5 at 7:00 PM

⭐️⭐️⭐️ Activities with Contribution ⭐️⭐️⭐️

🍽️ Meal Tickets
Brunch: $26.25/person
Dinner: $31.50/person
(Limited meal tickets available. We recommend arriving 15-30 minutes before the meal starts.)

🎶 Classical Indian Concert with Rishima Bahadoorsingh
📅 Sunday, August 4 at 7:30 PM
Tickets: $15.75/person in advance or $20/person at the door (cash only)
🎟️ https://saltspringcentre.com/events/classical-indian-concert-with-rishima-bahadoorsingh/

All other classes and events are limited to guests and volunteers who registered for the Annual Retreat (day pass or full retreat) prior to the registration deadline.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to experience the joy and community of our retreat, even if just for a few hours! We look forward to celebrating with you. 🥰 🙏☮

🎊 Join Us for Drop-In Activities at the Salt Spring Centre of Yoga's 50th Annual Community Yoga Retreat!

Even though registration for the retreat has closed, we warmly invite the local community to join us for some amazing drop-in activities. Some activities are free of charge, while others require a small contribution.

⭐️⭐️⭐️ Free Activities ⭐️⭐️⭐️

✨ Arati - Devotional ceremony of offering Light to the Divine.
📅 Friday to Monday at 6:00 am, and Thursday to Sunday at 5:30 PM (before dinner)

✨ Philosophy Discussions – Bhagavad Gita
📅 Friday, 1 to 2:30 PM

✨ Philosophy Discussions – Yoga Sutra
📅 Saturday, 1 to 2:30 PM

✨ Ramayana - Theatrical version of the epic story
📅 Saturday, August 3 at 7:45 PM

✨ Satsang - Kirtan (chanting)
📅 Sunday, August 4 at 12:30 PM followed by Tea Time

✨ Yajña - Ancient Vedic ritual with offerings, prayers, and mantras for Universal Peace
📅 Monday, August 5 at 9:00 AM

✨ Latte Da Talent Show - Fun and eclectic open mic
📅 Monday, August 5 at 7:00 PM

⭐️⭐️⭐️ Activities with Contribution ⭐️⭐️⭐️

🍽️ Meal Tickets
Brunch: $26.25/person
Dinner: $31.50/person
(Limited meal tickets available. We recommend arriving 15-30 minutes before the meal starts.)

🎶 Classical Indian Concert with Rishima Bahadoorsingh
📅 Sunday, August 4 at 7:30 PM
Tickets: $15.75/person in advance or $20/person at the door (cash only)
🎟️ https://saltspringcentre.com/events/classical-indian-concert-with-rishima-bahadoorsingh/

All other classes and events are limited to guests and volunteers who registered for the Annual Retreat (day pass or full retreat) prior to the registration deadline.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to experience the joy and community of our retreat, even if just for a few hours! We look forward to celebrating with you. 🥰 🙏☮

Yoga continues... hope to hear from some of you and hear about your life journey

Dear former Shalites, 2022 had always meant to include a RETREAT in India to celebrate the 20th anniversary of my first trip to Mysore and the year of opening Victoria's first Ashtanga-focused studio.

In 2023 look for great destination trips to engage in a heartfelt community of people curious about Yoga Asana (postures) & Yoga as consciousness studies. Including meditation, pranayama & Ayurvedic massage, and optional writing, kirtan, and drawing /painting workshops.

On the VISION BOARD for possible retreat's 2023:

Gorumara National Park West Bengal May 2023- The cooler hill stations of West Bengal are very lush and green. The retreat will include kirtan and trips to nearby Tea gardens. Optional to add on a meet-up/tour in Calcutta before the yoga retreat. The Gonumara region has been a reserve forest since 1895; Gorumara was declared as a Wildlife Sanctuary in 1949.

Summer:
Burgundy, France Yoga & Plein Air painting, 2 hours yoga daily, 4 hours painting Plein Air painting; join Jenni (Suchi) and a guest painting teacher from NYC/ France (TBA). Evenings will offer optional kirtan, meditation, and Yoga Nidra (guided rest visualizations). Winery tours and beautiful scenery all around.

Possible locations between 2023/2024 might include:
Turkey
South India: Kerala, Ponidchery, and Thirvannamaial
Denman/ Hornby

On a personal note: I miss the Yoga Shala every day; it wasn't just yoga; it wasn't just a place; it was a vibe and a home for the heart space. Teaching Yoga and building a community was the most beautiful adventure from 2002-2014

Suchi