Iyengar Yoga Centre of Victoria
919 Fort St # 202 V8V 3K3 Victoria, BC, Canada

New! Now available online! Invite deep relaxation into your life. Using bolsters, blankets and other props to support a prolonged stay in the poses helps you to gently release tension, move with ease, and restore the natural rhythm of your breath.

New! Now available online! Invite deep relaxation into your life. Using bolsters, blankets, and other props to support a prolonged stay in the yoga postures helps you to gently release tension, move with ease, and restore the natural rhythm of your breath. Check out our latest edition of Yog-e News: https://mailchi.mp/db4969fdfa9d/yog-e-news-fri-sept-18

Please enjoy our current news letter available on line. https://iyengaryogacentre.us8.list-manage.com/track/click

Register now for fall classes both virtual and in person.

In person spaces are full for this years Student Intensive but you can still join Lauren and Ty on line. Call 250-386-9642 or email [email protected] for more information. Please enjoy the latest Yog e-news https://mailchi.mp/37bfe265b651/yog-e-news-fri-aug-28-2020

'Yoga has taught me to think of only working to live a useful life. The complexity of the life of the mind comes to an end at death, with all its sadness and happiness. If one is already free from that complexity, death comes naturally and smoothly. If you live holistically at every moment, as yoga teaches, even though the ego is annihilated, I will not say, "Die before you die." I would rather say, "Live before you die, so that death is also a lively celebration." BKS Iyengar Light on Life

Join us and Stephanie Quirk in September for a four part series of 'The Yoga We Are In Now'. Starting 3rd of September with Part 1: Immune Sequence. Class star...ts at 11am AEST and a recording is available for those who cannot make the live class. $30AUD per class, you can book your place here: https://www.marrickvilleyoga.com.au/stephaniequirk/

Guruji's 6th Punya Tithi December 14, 1918- August 20, 2014 I always tell people, "live happily and die majestically". - Bellur Krishnamachar Sundararaja Iyenga...r We are grateful to you for gracing us with your knowledge of yoga. From the IYNAUS Archives, clips from 1970 in Malawi and Mauritius. #bksiyengar #iynaus #punyatithi #iyengaryoga #iyengarmethod #bksiyengaryoga

Intelligence, when awakened says: What a fool Ive been! Shirley Daventry-French, of Victoria BC, reminds of these words from B.K.S. Iyengar in Pune in Dece...mber 2003. Below, she reflects on the importance of intelligence and consciousness in our yoga practices. Closing a class, I would encourage students to practise what they remembered during the following week. Next class, I would begin by enquiring if they had any questions arising from their practice. This allows a teacher to clear up confusion and decide what needs clarification and repetition. Such enquiry and observation are an important element of good teaching. Of course its important to receive guidance on what and how to practise, but, most of all, it is important to practise! Personal practice lies at the heart of yoga. For the full reflection, go to the Journal )link above in the bio).

Unlimited passes available now for August classes - in person and online. Please enjoy our latest Yog e-news. https://mailchi.mp/46e80892fb17/yog-e-news-fri-july-10-2020

Blend your summer holidays with a 5 day -all levels- Iyengar Yoga sadhana. Either online ($150) or in person at the studio in downtown Victoria ($299). Daily from 9:30am-12:30pm with Lauren Cox (Jr.3) and Ty Chandler (Sr.1) To register: 250-386-9642 / [email protected]

Our humble offering of respect on Guru Purnima to Guruji Sri B.K.S. Iyengar

Happy Birthday Prashantji! Thank you for your continued inspiration and direction on the yogic path. "We are always looking outward, listening to our teachers w...ho come with their own problems and limitations and we ignore the most supreme teacher within ourselves. The only way to evolve, to progress, to truly practice, is to listen to our inner teacher." Prashant Iyengar Joyeux anniversaire Prashantji! Merci pour votre inspiration continue et votre direction sur le chemin du yoga. "Nous sommes toujours tournés vers l'extérieur, à l'écoute de nos enseignants qui viennent avec leurs propres problèmes et limites et nous ignorons l'enseignant le plus suprême en nous-mêmes. La seule façon d'évoluer, de progresser, de vraiment pratiquer, est d'écouter notre enseignant intérieur. " Prashant Iyengar

Happy Canada Day! Please note that the new term starts Thursday July 2nd.

A session with men who have little experience of yoga but were curious to see if it held any value for them and to find out that it is not just primarily for women.

In this edition of Yog-e News teachers from the IYCV share their impressions from Abhijata's 'Power of Unity' course presented by the American Iyengar Yoga Association (IYNAUS) last May. Also included are updates on July classes both in person and online. https://mailchi.mp/4ebb77fe82ef/yog-e-news-fri-june-26-2020

The very happy IYCV board members Zooming.

From RIMYI: We are pleased to announce that Prashantji would be conducting classes on weekends in the month of July 2020 on Zoom app. It is a course of 8 classes over four weekends of July 2020. CLASS DATES:... Weekends of July July 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26 CLASS TIMINGS: 6:30 PM to 8 PM IST 9 AM to 10:30 AM ET (US) 2 PM to 3:30 PM BST (UK) ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Students should have studied with a certified Iyengar yoga teacher who "is in good standing" for at least 3 years. HOW TO APPLY: Click Here! It is highly recommended that you join the whole course of 8 days for a better understanding of the subject matter. But if in case, this is not possible, you can choose to attend either the first two weekends or the last two weekends. FEE: 8-day course - $120 (includes 18% GST). 4-day course - $ 65 (includes 18% GST) Please note that if you are a student and not a certified teacher, you will need to submit a letter of validation from a certified Iyengar yoga teacher mentioning that you qualify for these classes. When you fill the form, you will be asked to upload an image of the letter.

Attention Certified Teachers! Ann Kilbertus and Louie Ettling are taking the annual Teacher Training Intensive online.

Discussion with senior Iyengar Yogashraya Mumbai Teachers

Shirley Daventry French is the founding member of the Iyengar Yoga Centre of Victoria and long time direct student of BKS Iyengar. Her portrait has been painted by Victoria artist Elfrida Schragen as a fundraiser honoring local female community leaders. Proceeds raised by donations will go to Our Place - a safe space for the vulnerable members of Victoria, B.C. to eat, shower, and receive clothing. The charity operates a 50-bed Extreme Weather Response shelter in downtown Victoria. In addition, the shelter provided 968 medical referrals and 72 detox and treatment referrals. https://www.cheknews.ca/local-artist-painting-portraits-o/

In the current Yog-e News you can read the rest of this piece by Jen Van de Pol about the many reminders of the magic and delight that are available in sadhana. https://mailchi.mp/355741e05587/yog-e-news-thu-june-11-2020

We are offering 2 free classes to celebrate International Day of Yoga. Join Adia in the studio or take a live stream class with Ty. Sunday June 21 from 1:30 - 3pm (PST) Call to register @ 250 - 386-9642 / [email protected] https://mailchi.mp/355741e05587/yog-e-news-thu-june-11-2020

Great article featuring Sr Canadian Iyengar yoga teacher Marlene Miller.

Registration starts today (June 15) for July classes! Check out Yog e-news with the updated schedule of classes. https://mailchi.mp/07a89955db76/yog-e-news-fri-june-12-2020