One Yoga Victoria
#201 - 239 Menzies Street V8V 2G6 Victoria, BC, Canada

Thank you for all your support of our little studio from near and far. We are (so far, fingers crossed) successfully negotiating a global pandemic, we started an online studio with so many of our fiercely knowledgeable teachers which has brought yoga to people we couldn't reach before, helped to support the first ever virtual One Yoga teacher training, and so much more. None of this could have been achieved without the resiliency and strength of this community. Sending out so many virtual hugs. We love you and can't wait to welcome everyone onto their mats in 2021. Photo: Bright Photography

Laughing at this yogic take on Frosty's story. Anyone else have some great holiday humor? Share below with any pics or links. Let's get our smiles on.

With everything going on, we missed this gorgeous girl's birthday. Happy birthday Alana! Thank you for bringing your smile, warm heart, and beautiful classes to the studio. We are so proud to have you as part of our team and hope that the island is already feeling like home. Please write below some belated birthday messages for Alana to share the love. <3

Your local space for healing and wellness has gotten a little bit bigger and brighter! Oneness Health Collective (in our backspace) welcomes two new practitioners: Registered Massage Therapist Alison Nowak, as well as Registered Acupuncturist, Morgan Rigney. It's a great time to rest and reset. Find them at www.onenesshealth.ca.

We have been once again mandated to close but are staying positive and pivoting quickly. Watch the video with Natalie Wright to find out what we’re up to. All passes will be held for the full time we are required to be closed and we will already be streaming classes online. Any questions or concerns can be emailed to [email protected]. ... Stay strong. Keep your mind healthy. Keep practicing. With love, Your One Yoga Vic team

Did you know that one of our guest teachers, Nicki Doane has a beautiful youtube channel that gives you practices, and breaks down certain poses and simply gives you a ton of beautiful information? Check it out!

Bowing to this moment. This is our practice. After reviewing all the information and speaking with Island Health we are ready to reopen tomorrow with some necessary changes for the health and safety of the community. The heat for all classes will be room temperature and masks are now required at all times (including practice) while in the studio space. Any medical conditions that exempt you from wearing a mask will of course be honoured just inform the teacher. ... We truly hope this will be for a short time and appreciate your patience as we navigate through. Any and all concerns are asked to be directed to [email protected] and we will do our best to answer them. Thank you again for all your support.

Our lion pride is growing! Sonora (Sonni) Anne Barnard, was born the afternoon of October 3rd Congratulations to one of our amazing teachers, Sam and her husband, Jesse, on the birth of their sweet little daughter! A new baby is like the beginning of all things wonder, hope, a dream of possibilities. ~Eda J. Le Shan... Welcome to the world, little one! This place is full of love and light and your bright eyes make it an even more wonderful place to be! Please join us in welcoming little Sonni to this beautiful world leave a comment below!

Our online studio is always open! Support your home practice with the teachers you know and love. With $20 a month you'll have unlimited access to over 120 classes from yin to vinyasa II and everything in between. Yearly subscriptions are also available. Let's practice together https://app.namastream.com/#/one-yoga-victoria/products/all

Taking a deep breath. We have been reviewing the new mandates and guidelines from Dr. Henry and would like to err on the side of caution. We are suspending classes tomorrow as we determine the best course of action for our community and beyond. We want everyone to be safe and feel good about being in our space. We thank you for your patience and understanding during this time and will definitely provide more information once we know. ... The One Yoga Team

We have two live streams for you today: Carly at 10am (just a few moments away!) and Kate at 5:15pm, both all levels. Come and take what you need and tune into old familiar voices and flows... and stop thinking while you're ahead https://app.namastream.com/#/one-yoga-victoria/products/all

It’s Kate’s birthday today! Please join us in wishing this incredible woman the happiest of birthdays! Kate, your loving nature, your sweetness, wisdom and the bright light you bring to every class and interaction, are such important pieces of our community. We hope you feel extra-loved and appreciated today! ... Leave your birthday wishes for Kate in the comments below : Bright Photography via Kate Landreth

Today is a very special day. The lady behind this social media platform is celebrating her birthday. Caitlin you have been such an integral part of this community and its always those who work behind the scenes that rarely get noticed. Thank you for contributing in such an effective way to our community, for presenting real and engaging content, and for being a strong courageous voice throughout these tumultuous times. Have the best birthday today and we wish you all the best in your upcoming year.

Guess whose birthday is it?!? Join us in wishing Katie Thacker the most magical birthday today! Katie, your vibrant energy, your cheerful and ... encouraging attitude, and your tuned-in skills bring such a dynamic and valuable piece to our community. We hope you feel surrounded by love and joy today! Leave your birthday wishes for Katie below in the comments! : Des Iles Photography via Katie Thacker

Congratulations to all of you! One Yoga has been nominated for the Times Colonist Reader Choice for top yoga studio! Say whaaaaa! This is only possible because of the incredible members of our One Yoga family (you!). A deeply sincere thank you to Natalie (studio owner) and Jay (manager) who in the most difficult of times made it possible for our community to still feel loved and supported in their practice! Show us a little love by voting via the link below - it just takes a few seconds and your vote is complete! https://timescolonist.secondstreetapp.com/Readers-/gallery

Today is #SmallBusinessSaturday and we want to offer up our gratitude to our small and mighty community: our teachers, our students, our karmis. So much has been asked of you this year, changes in protocols and procedures, and now a fully online practice. The waves of life come big and hard, yet we have managed to practice courage, stay grounded and grow roots together. We really just love you all so dang much and think we're the luckiest to have this community to celebrate,... support, and uplift. PRACTICE COURAGE. GROW ROOTS. FLY HIGH. TRUTH IS. WE ARE ONE. Photo from the before times, which will be here before we know it. For now, onwards Bright Photography

We have some Happy Holiday news. We have been given the gift of reopening! Our first day of in studio classes will be Dec 18th. As we work hard behind the scenes, know that the community’s well being is our top priority. We are still going above and beyond what is required to ensure that we can offer yoga in a safe, clean, and well functioning environment. Look out for more communication and go to our website for further information.

We are in good company today in the celebration of National Philanthropy Day. Many thanks to AFP for for the nomination. We are honoured to be able to give back which would not be possible without the generous love and support from our OYV members and karmis. Congratulations to all other recipients

Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high.... Today we honour and give offer deep gratitude in remembrance of so many Canadians who gave their lives for military service. May all beings everywhere be happy, wild, and free. Let's continue to work for a future of only peace.

Flipping all around to try to find the perfect present? Give the gift of wellness with a gift certificate to our in person or online studio. Available on both platforms, our GC's don't expire and offer a great alternative instead of just giving stuff. Email or call if you have any questions.

As part of our commitment to inclusivity and amplifying voices, we wanted to share with you the work Medicine Wheel Education does. Medicine Wheel Education empowers Indigenous Storytellers and Elders to publish authentic cultural stories designed for the classroom. Here is their story: "Medicine Wheel Education was founded by Teddy Anderson, a multicultural individual that grew up in the Red Deer area among many cultures. Teddy was given the sacred permission to perform, te...ach and share the traditional Hoop Dance under the guidance of Lakota teacher Kevin Locke. Teddy and his family have been adopted into the Tagish/Carcross First Nations. Teddy belongs to the Deishitaan clan and given the name Yéi Saaghí (Crow Bones). In all of Teddys travels he found there is a significant lack of Indigenous resources in schools. To respond to this need Medicine Wheel Education was born, a company that delivers on culturally authentic books, resources and tools specialized for teachers and schools." Learn more about their authors, work, and visit their online store here for the little ones or teachers in your life! https://medicinewheel.education/ https://www.instagram.com/p/B56N9ZZAY-C/

For a little scroll and a smile on a Sunday morning.

Short on time at home but still craving sweet slow movement? Natalie's latest online class Heartbeat is just what your body is craving. A quick heart centred practice meant to get into your heart space with breath and intention. Consider joining our online studio if you haven't already, $20 a month provides you with over 100 videos to follow along with at home with your most beloved teachers. Wishing you a sweet practice at home or in studio. https://app.namastream.com/... Bright Photography

Traditionally, 40 days can be a powerful amount of time to create new and healthier patterns, while letting go of those that are not serving us. What could you commit to building and letting go of? What would bring you a sense of transformation, freedom or joy?... We will begin and end these 40 days with a practice and lecture with Ryan. Throughout, we will come together, virtually, each Sunday morning for a workshop or extended practice with one of our senior teachers. To support your daily home practice, you will have unlimited access to all of our virtual classes, and daily teachings from Ryan in your inbox each day. Finally, we will be sending you a workbook we suggest you use as a means of reflection. Scholarships available. For more information please visit: https://www.oneyogaforthepeople.ca//40-days-of-yoga-with-r

Happiest of birthdays to this wonderful human! Daphne Patterson, thank you for all you do in this community! She is not only an amazing teacher but also does so much for our social media on Instagram. Thank you for being you and working so hard to keep this community together virtually when we couldn't meet in person. We wish you the best year ahead. Sending you so much love.

Yoga in the park is a go for Saturday morning 11am. Join Maria at Royal Athletic Park for a beautiful flow. Drop in $15!Yoga in the park is a go for Saturday morning 11am. Join Maria at Royal Athletic Park for a beautiful flow. Drop in $15!

With Fall in the air we are warm and toasty in the studio With limited class sizes, be sure to download the Mindbody app to book ahead for your class! This weekend we have a beautiful number offerings for whatever your body is calling for. Friday 5:15pm all levels with Natalie... Saturday 9am vinyasa II with Alana 11:30am slow flow with Sam 3pm all levels with Talina Sunday 8am all levels with Natalie 10am all levels with Tara 5pm all levels with Marlene 7pm all levels with Sarah Tag a friend you want to practice with this weekend in the comments by Bright Photography

Today we want to highlight the incredible work Support Network for Indigenous Women & Women of Colour - sniwwoc is doing in our community! SNIWWOC is a Canadian non-profit organization headquartered here in Victoria, the traditional territories of the Lekwungen peoples. SNIWWOC's mission is to support black, indigenous women, women of colour, and youth and children in taking greater control of their lives; while providing culturally appropriate services in different languages. All of their programming is developed and delivered by women. Find out more about their fantastic work, how to connect with their services, or join as volunteer! https://www.sniwwoc.ca/about

A reminder for us all today. by instagram.com/Sophia.joan.short

We are so excited to have Julie, RMT and yoga teacher, back in the studio offering her Tune Up Workshop that has been so well received. Working from home may have you in a few knots and Julie will give you the tools to take charge of the maintenance of your body! Sunday October 4th 12:30pm-2pm With the help of Therapy Balls, in this 90 minute workshop you will learn how to be an active part of the recovery, maintenance and/or improvement of your bodies muscular and fascial s...ystems. We will work on various muscle groups, taking extra time in the commonly tight areas. Get ready to feel increased mobility & softness! Register online or in studio https://www.oneyogavictoria.com/new-/tune-up-workshop-tcyml

The sunshine continues to warm us all and so yoga in the park will continue into the fall! Join Natalie tomorrow morning at 11am at Royal Athletic Park in Ferwood to start your weekend off with a beautiful flow. Drop-in is $15 and cash or card are accepted. We would love to see you! Social distancing measures will be in place for everyone's safety Psst - Local gems Fernwood Coffee Company, Cold Comfort, and Pâtisserie Daniel are right around the corner from the field! ...Bright Photography More info here on our Fall yoga in the park schedule can be found here: https://www.victoria.ca//Recreation%20Fall%202020%20Flyer%

Today were featuring an Ontario based yoga teacher with an inspiring mission. Dianne Bondy Yoga is an accessible yoga teacher, a social justice activist, a best selling author, public speaker, and contributor to various publications and websites including Elephant Journal and Yoga International. As the leader of the Yoga For All movement, she is also a leading voice in the shift to increase diversity in yoga. Were loving her message of inclusivity and her commitment to increasing diversity in yoga. Make sure to check out her page to find more info and resources!

Our neighbors are doing a wonderful thing today. Treat yourself (and maybe a sweet friend) to coffee today at Discovery Coffee and 5% of the proceeds will be donated to Orange Shirt day. The mission of Victoria Orange Shirt Day is to continue to create awareness of the effects of Residential Schools. https://victoriaorangeshirtday.com/

Octavia Raheem is a teacher, writer, and yogi, who's words continue to be a breath of fresh air and inspiration to us. As the weekend comes in, remember the necessity of rest. We have a weekend full of all levels, vinyasa II, slow flow, and yin to take you to where you need to go, be it mental or physical rest. Friday... 5:15 All levels with Sam Saturday 9am Vinyasa II with Natalie 11:30am All levels with Guy 3pm All levels with Talina Sunday 8am All levels with Alana 10am All levels with Marlene 5pm All levels with Tana 7pm Yin with Carly Follow Octavia's work here http://octaviaraheem.com/ or here https://www.instagram.com/octaviaraheem/ and join us this weekend, we would love to see you and guide you into a deep and peaceful savasana <3

We are committed to using our platform to amplify the voices in our communities both near and far who need to be heard, and start to change the narrative being told to offer a wider perspective. Black Speaks Victoria is working to increase black voices and occupy space in Victoria, connecting people of African descent and celebrating diversity in our community. Their round table discussions and community conversations are held on Zoom and are advertised on their Facebook and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/blackspeaksvictoria/ , where they also share resources and celebrate community! Thank you for this beautiful work Black Speaks Victoria See less

Carved out a little time today to begin a new (to me) book - Russel Book Store has a fantastic used selected! What was the last book that inspired you? Made you think about something in a new way? Prompted change? Let's create a virtual book library in the comments!

A little love from the "before times" courtesy of our sweet Jay. While we miss sharing classes so intimately with one another, we're really proud of our ability to adapt, adjust, and create space and joy in the here and now. We're really proud and so grateful for you all meeting us here too. For now, we have socially distanced classes in the studio, outdoor yoga for the rest of August, and our online studio. https://app.namastream.com/#/one-yoga-victoria/products/all Namaste friends

A few positive affirmations to go with your morning coffee. Words by instagram.com/minaa_b

Have a little love to give? Becoming a karmi is the easiest way to support our studio, just three hours of volunteering a week makes such a difference to us, and you'll get free yoga in exchange! If this sounds like an offering you are interested in, please get in touch at [email protected]!

Here at OYV, we are committed to making our space more inclusive and representative of all. As such, every Wednesday on social media we will be highlighting a BIPOC voice or information about racism from either within the Victoria community, our greater One Yoga community, or beyond in the hopes that this will genuinely help to amplify voices that need to be heard, start to change the narrative being told to offer a wider perspective, and to ensure all the spaces we hold are ...committed to inclusivity. Our managers and staff are continuing to do work on racism. This has not ended for us. We realize this is not a short path but a long road to change and we are committed. It won't happen overnight but we are doing the work to ensure the changes are authentic, lasting, and real. We hope that you take the time to follow and listen to the people and information we are sharing. To start, we wanted to share a (free) course through the University of Alberta called Indigenous Canada that begins today. The course includes 12 lessons (each with a video lecture), and will explore Indigenous histories and contemporary issues in Canada. We would love for you to join us. Learn more and signup here! https://www.ualberta.ca//o/indigenous-canada/index.html Much love! Natalie & the OYV team.

"Have you ever wondered why herds of beautiful gazelles constantly surrounded by predators dont have lives of fear and insecurity? The answer must be that they have the capacity to live in the present moment as it is and not as it might be. Those who live in reality which can only be the present will assuredly die, but will have lived before they die. Many people will have died without having lived. This is true cellularly as well as psychologically. By perfect positioning in asana we flood ourselves with life which is nothing but present awareness. The cells too will die, but first they will have lived." -BKS Iyengar, Light on the Yoga Sutras by Bright Photography

What a beautiful truth. by https://www.instagram.com/nourishednatasha/

Yesterday was the anniversary of BKS Iyengar's passing. We celebrate his soul and the many offerings he brought to this world which continue to live on. BKS Iyengar was a devoted student and teacher of yoga until his passing at age of 95, writing 14 books on the subject of yoga. His book Light on Yoga, was translated into 17 languages and helped popularize yoga in the Western world. "Yoga teaches us to cure what need not be endured and endure what cannot be cured." B.K.S. Iyengar

Join Carly tonight at Royal Athletic Park for an all levels flow! 6:30 pm. Drop-in $15. If you know Carly you'll know you're in for a sweet and fun flow with beautiful story-telling. This class is offered in partnership with the City of Victoria - Local Government to provide outdoor opportunities for physically-distanced activity all summer long. We would love to see you! Photo by Bright Photography

Please join us in wishing a happy birthday to our sweet Em! She will be joining us back in the fall for classes, in the mean time you can catch up with her over on her new yoga instagram! instagram.com/emschnurryoga Em, we are so grateful for your dedication to the studio and being such a rockstar. We love you!

"Love = curiosity plus time." We hope you are enjoying this beautiful sunshine friends. Our studio is open and we have two offerings this evening, 5pm all levels with Marlene and 7pm yin with Carly. Come wind down, stretch out, and enter this week with a little lightness. Our outdoor yoga at Royal Athletic Park continues for the rest of August, Wednesday's at 6:30pm and Saturday at 11am. ... We would love to see your beautiful face. Art by instagram.com/bymariandrew

So cool to see BBC World Service highlight some of our favourite poses! Can you spot your favourite?

This love is actually part of you; it is always flowing through you. Its like the subatomic texture of the universe, the dark matter that connects everything. When you tune in to that flow, you will feel it in your own heartnot your physical heart or your emotional heart, but your spiritual heart, the place you point to in your chest when you say, I am. Ram Dass Photo by Bright Photography

There is a powerful and tangible energy that a collective of yogis practicing together creates. The movement, the breath, the synergy. We feel so grateful for our community each time we practice together. We feel the shared commitment and openness to hard work that each one of us embodies when we show up on our mat. Our karmi program is an invaluable component of our in person offerings and we are unfortunately very low on volunteers. If you have a little extra time on your h...ands and are able to offer the support of two hours a week in exchange for yoga we would be over the moon to hear from you - let us know! Bright Photography

We have been so fortunate to have Ramaswami visit our studio several times. Srivatsa Ramaswami is the longest standing student of Krishnamacharya outside of his immediate family. Mama lion Natalie Wright is currently taking his course online through Loyola Marymount college on the Yoga Yjñavalkya. He will be hosting another online training on the yoga sutras from Aug 19-27 that we wanted to share with you! More info on this incredible self study (svadhyaya) with Ramaswami c...an be found in the link below. https://www.anantayogastudio.com//yoga-sutras-of-patanjal/

We are feeling just a little bit famous this month! Thank you for the feature in the July/August issue YAM Magazine Victoria! Our yoga in the park continues throughout August Wednesday at 6:30pm and Saturday at 11am at the Royal Athletic Park! We would love to have you drop-in! ($15 by cash or card - come early)

When more than one yogi asks you if you've done Natalie Wright's online sweet like honey class ... you know it's something special. Did you know that we have an online studio? It's a great deal of only $20/month with access to 110+ videos from our incredible teachers, and a new video each week! Two classes were recently uploaded featuring our sweet song bird Tara Heal: Yoga! Check it out below ... https://app.namastream.com/ See more

Join Tara Heal tonight for Yoga in the Park at 6:30pm at the Royal Athletic Field. Drop-ins ($15) available, come early! The sunshine is a mighty fine place to be today. instagram.com/tarahealybird/

Don't forget to make room for a little fun today sweet friends... sometimes Mondays just wanna Monday. Crank up your music and let out a dance move... think about the last time you teared up laughing... see if you can create space for a little lightness <3 Doodle by instagram.com/sanitysoap

Yoga in the park continues all summer long Tuesdays at 6:30pm and Saturdays at 11am! Our teaching schedule is: Tuesday August 4th Jay Saturday August 8th Maria Tuesday August 11th Tracey ... Saturday August 15th Guy Tuesday August 18th Jay Saturday August 22nd Tracey Tuesday August 25th Jay Saturday August 29th Carly Join us at the Royal Athletic Park to soak up this beautiful summer sunshine. Drop-ins are available! Bright Photography

Ooof. Sometimes you find words that stop you in your tracks. How many of us have been here, live here, or fall back here? The expression of our own individual yoga postures were never meant to make us feel small and unworthy, but EXPANSIVE and BEAUTIFUL and PROUD. We have full gratitude to our teachers that guide us back into this powerful knowing each practice, and for our own inner teacher that knows it deeply too. Tune into that voice today. Thank you to Octavia Raheem for sharing this light. Find more of her work here instagram.com/octaviaraheem/

Join Jay Burrows tonight at Royal Athletic Park in Fernwood at 6:30pm for a 60 minute flow in this beautiful sunshine! Yoga in the Park is ongoing on Tuesday evenings and Saturday afternoons through July and August in collaboration with the city of Victoria. Drop ins are welcomed ($15) and can be paid by card or in cash. Psst... Cold Comfort Ice Cream is a three minute walk from the park if you're looking for something to do after :)