Departure Bay Yoga and Fitness
in Departure Bay V9S 3R9 Nanaimo, BC, Canada

WHEN I AM AMONG THE TREES by Mary Oliver When I am among the trees, especially the willows and the honey locust,... equally the beech, the oaks and the pines, they give off such hints of gladness. I would almost say that they save me, and daily. I am so distant from the hope of myself, in which I have goodness, and discernment, and never hurry through the world but walk slowly, and bow often. Around me the trees stir in their leaves and call out, Stay awhile. The light flows from their branches. And they call again, It’s simple, they say, and you too have come into the world to do this, to go easy, to be filled with light, and to shine. See more

FALL ZOOM YOGA CLASSES BEGIN SEPTEMBER 15 Tuesday September 15 to Tuesday December 8 Thursday Sept 17 to Thursday December 10 13 weeks... $195 1 class per week $350 for 2 classes per week (20% discount on 2nd class) Please call 250-755-9557 for information or to reserve a space. There will be different class designs / sequences on the 2 days. Recordings will be available for missed classes so you can do the class with the recording any time that’s convenient for you. Classes emphasize healthy breathing, increased flexibility, ease of movement, balance, strength and relaxation. Classes include warm-up practices, basic and moderate postures and close with restorative relaxation. All levels welcome. Each person is encouraged to work at their own level with modifications offered. Enjoy the benefits of yoga with a supportive and friendly teacher. Joan Wagner is a Certified Yoga Instructor and Yoga Therapist with over 25 years teaching experience. Please call 250-755-9557 for information or to reserve a space.

Garlic yoga tree pose

NEW TO DEPARTURE BAY YOGA? First class free SUMMER YOGA IS HERE: 9:30 -10:45 AM JULY + AUGUST Tuesdays Zoom Classes; Thursday outdoors in a quiet Departure Bay Park CALL 250-755-9557 FOR INFORMATION / TO RESERVE A SPOT (not Messenger)... Classes emphasize healthy breathing, increased flexibility, ease of movement, balance, strength and relaxation. Classes include warm-up practices, basic and moderate postures and close with restorative relaxation. All levels welcome. Each person is encouraged to work at their own level with modifications offered. Enjoy the benefits of yoga with a supportive and friendly teacher. Joan Wagner is a Certified Yoga Instructor and Yoga Therapist with over 25 years teaching experience. Please call for information or to reserve a space.

Zoom yoga now available Please call 250-755-9557 if intetested; no facebook messages please

Warmup morning walk before teaching this morning

Snow shovelling break before our morning yoga class. Great cross training.

A New Year, make it one of well being Departure Bay Yoga, 250-755-9557 Stretch, strengthen, breathe, relax Winter Classes begin January 7 ... Tuesdays 9:30 am - 10:45 am, January 7 - March 24 Thursdays 9:30 am - 10:45 am, January 9 - March 26 Departure Bay Yoga offers a mindful approach to hatha yoga. Classes emphasize healthy breathing, increased flexibility, ease of movement, balance, strength and relaxation in a supportive and friendly environment. Classes offer mindful warm-up practices, basic and moderate postures and close with restorative relaxation. Emphasis is on meeting individual needs. Enjoy the benefits of yoga in a comfortable studio with ocean views. Each person is encouraged to work at their own level with modifications offered. Joan Wagner is a Certified Yoga Instructor and Yoga Therapist with 25 years teaching experience. Please call for more information or to reserve a space. $180 for 1 class per week, 12 week series $305 for 2 classes per week, 12 week series

Thank you to those attending the annual December Departure Bay Yoga "By Donation" fundraising class. Proceeds are used to provide a gift of new warm socks for those spending Christmas Eve at the 32 bed Nanaimo Emergency Cold Weather Shelter.

Fall is coming, time to stretch, strengthen, breathe, relax Classes September 10/12 to December 3/5 (no classes Oct 22/24) Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 - 10:45 am for 12 weeks $180: 1 class /week, $300: 2 classes /week Please call 250-755-9557 to sign up / ask questions... Departure Bay Yoga offers a mindful approach to hatha yoga. Classes emphasize healthy breathing, balance, strength and relaxation in a supportive and friendly environment. Each class includes mindful warm-up practices, basic and moderate postures and closes with restorative relaxation. Classes are: Designed for improving flexibility, ease of movement and relaxation Offered in a friendly environment with emphasis on individual needs Held in a comfortable, bright space with cork flooring and ocean views Suitable for those wishing to develop an ongoing yoga practice, for continuing students and for those new to yoga or returning to yoga Excellent for athletes wanting to prevent injuries Joan Wagner is a Certified Yoga Instructor and Yoga Therapist. For more information or to reserve a space please call Joan Wagner at 250-755-9557

Summer yoga in a small private park in Departure Bay. Thursdays from 9:30 to 10:45 am; June June 27, July 4, 18, 25 + August 1 $18 per class drop in. Please call 250-755-9557 for further details, location etc.

Hard to argue with this reminder that life is not a rehearsal

Spring yoga Tuesday + Thursday mornings MAY 7 to JUNE 20 Class times: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 - 10:45 am 7 wk series prices: $105 for 1 class /wk, $180 for 2 classes /wk First class FREE for those new to Departure Bay Yoga Please call Joan Wagner at 250-755-9557 for information or to reserve a space ... Departure Bay Yoga offers a mindful approach to hatha yoga. Classes emphasize healthy breathing, increased flexibility, ease of movement, balance, strength and relaxation in a supportive and friendly environment. Each class: begins with mindful warm-up practices moves to basic and moderate postures for strength, flexibility and balance closes with restorative relaxation Enjoy the benefits of yoga in a comfortable studio with ocean views. Each person is encouraged to work at their own level with modifications offered. Private sessions are also available for those looking for more support. Suitable for experienced yogis as well as those recovering from injury, coping with life stresses and looking for support in healing from trauma in a safe and mindful way. Joan Wagner is a Certified Yoga Instructor and Yoga Therapist.