Vancouver School of Healing Arts
280-1125 Howe St V6B 1B6 Vancouver, BC, Canada

Rebekka Walker, VSOHA’s Director of Yoga Teacher training, shares her thoughts on the shifting landscape of Yoga, health, and wellness: This spring and summer brought a lot of shifts for all of us, and for VSOHA too! I spent the summer months working to bring forth a re-imagined vision for our Yoga Teacher Training Programs: one that met the high calibre of training for which we are known for, and also kept up with the dynamically shifting landscape of modern yoga. In Octobe...r we launched the first of our newly envisioned Yoga Teacher Trainings, in a blended format, combining in person sessions and live online learning. We are halfway through this sold out program, and the quality of studentship and passion that this cohort are bringing forth in their teaching is amazing! It's a program and updated curriculum fit for the modern era of health and wellness: one which meets the needs of anyone wanting to learn to teach yoga in person and online. As Director of VSOHA's Yoga Teacher Training, this is a vision brought to life that I am so proud of, and would love to share with you in one of our upcoming 2021 programs! https://vsoha.com/programs/yoga-teacher-training/ @

What inspires our team? Here's what Marie Salton has to share about our upcoming offerings: "As the Program Director of the Bodywork Therapy Program one of my biggest tasks is to create the program's schedule. This year I am so pleased with our format! By offering 40% of our program online students can learn from home and avoid a commute. As faculty we'll be upleveling the student's Zoom experience which means the online content will be elevated beyond the capabilities of de...livering the material in-person. We can't wait to share and help you learn!" https://vsoha.com//bodywork-mass/bodywork-therapy-program/

Hello everyone. We hope you're all well and staying healthy. We'd like to invite you to experience a virtual yoga therapy session with our Advanced Yoga Therapy students. These sessions are by donation (pay what you can, if you can). You may practice from the comfort of your home and all you need is a computer, tablet or smartphone. Clinics are held every Tuesday, with 60min appointments available at 2 p.m. and 3:15 pm. This would be a great way for you to experience yoga therapy, support the students to graduate on time, and connect with others. Please book online @ https://vsoha.com/student-clinic/yoga-therapy-clinic/

What's happening with VSOHA? We are glad you asked! Due to COVID, we retooled and relaunched all of our learning in a new 50/50 (online/in-person) Blended format, and are operating at full steam. Our 240-Hour Blended Enriched Yoga Teacher Training program started in October and students are already half-way through their program. We will launch our industry-leading Bodywork Therapy and Yoga Therapy programs in Blended format from mid-January 2021. With Blended Learning, the most you'll be at the campus is twice a week. Combined with our interactive, fully facilitated live online learning you will be prepared to become a healing practitioner now capable of helping others worldwide. Inquired today at [email protected] for more information. www.vsoha.com

Hello everyone, As many of you are already aware, we have made the tough but necessary decision to close and vacate VSOHA’s current location in Gastown and are exploring options of future space. In the interim, we will be renting some space from our friends at Rhodes Wellness College that will allow us to finish our current programs. We remain optimistic of VSOHA's future and hope to continue to transform lives and grow our beautiful community. We will update you as things progress!

The Vancouver School of Healing Arts (VSOHA) has been acquired by the owners of Rhodes Wellness College. VSOHA has been an integral part of the wellness industry in Vancouver for over 17 years. VSOHA’s alumni are helping individuals and groups in clinics, spas, and other wellness centres in the areas of yoga practice, yoga therapy, and bodywork therapy. Its values and mission align perfectly with Rhodes Wellness College. They are a sister schools in every sense, and we look ...forward to seeing the benefits of the schools working in tandem to improve health and happiness in the lives of others. If you are interested in helping us make the world a healthier and happier place through counselling, coaching, nutrition counselling, yoga therapy, yoga, or bodywork therapy, please visit our websites for more information: Rhodescollege.ca VSOHA.com

Hello everyone, As many of you are already aware, we have made the tough but necessary decision to close and vacate VSOHA’s current location in Gastown and are exploring options of future space. In the interim, we will be renting some space from our friends at Rhodes Wellness College that will allow us to finish our current programs. We remain optimistic of VSOHA's future and hope to continue to transform lives and grow our beautiful community. We will update you as things progress!

The role of Vitamin C - Mind & Body Connection. A healthy body contributes to a healthy brain. Mental focus, memory and cognitive processes all start with proper nutrition. Whether we suffer from anxiety, depression, or are facing challenging situations, a healthy dose of vitamin C can do wonders. Vitamin C protects the nervous system which can lead to emotional stability, better memory and a sense of calm. Not to mention it plays a large role in boosting our immune system.... We love mixing lemon with warm water as a hit of Vitamin C first thing in the morning. How are you getting your Vitamin C today?

l Yoga at Home l In these challenging times the tools of yoga can be a great way to keep the body moving, and to settle the mind and spirit. We love this sequence from Chelsea Lee Yoga Therapy Program Director. Follow along to build some heat and find length from the comfort of your home.... What is your favourite yoga pose?

l Healing Remedies l Lavender is known to be uplifting, as well as soothing and helpful for reducing stress, anxiety, depression, and insomnia. Combining this calming essential oil into your home can have positive effects on your mental well being. Interested in learning more about essential oils and their natural healing abilities? The Spice Mistress, Glynnis Osher, has created an online course, Aroma 911, using a ‘bible’ of 38 essential oils and their remedies.... Learn more about 'Aroma 911' today: https://vsoha.com//bodywork-ma/online-aromatherapy-course/

Although we are currently practicing social distancing, we can't wait until we can practice side-by-side again. All of our faculty & community at Vancouver School of Healing Arts hope that you're taking care of yourselves during this time and we can't wait to connect with you face-to-face in the near future. As we continue to focus inward, we are so enjoying sharing at-home self care rituals and practices to promote the healing of our community. How are you practicing self care today? We'd love to hear your rituals!

Healing Remedies l Eucalyptus Oil One of our favourite essential oils for purity + immunity boosting is eucalyptus. It is popular for its soothing, stimulating, and anti-bacterial properties. Eucalyptus Essential Oils support the respiratory system and soothe physical discomforts. We have been turning to this oil time and time again this week and finding solace in its healing properties.... What are your favourite essential oils to boost immunity? Comment to let us know. #WellnessWednesday #HolisticHealth #EssentialOil #EssentialOils #Ayurveda #VSOHA #Holistic #NaturalHealing #Eucalyptus #PlantMedicine #HomeRemedies #Aromatherapy #OilBlends #VancouverWellness #Wellness #Immunity #Respiratory #Happy

Need to relax? Mindfulness meditation can actually change the structure of the brain by decreasing the brain cell volume region responsible for fear, anxiety, and stress. It can also provide the following benefits: * Lower blood pressure * Lower heart rate * Slower respiratory rate... * Less anxiety * Lower blood cortisol levels * Less stress * Deeper relaxation Keep your eyes on this page for an at-home meditation practice from our Creative Director, Rebekka Walker, over the next week.

Tips for self care at home During a time of quarantine self care is imperative. Here's a list of our top recommendations to stay zen during a pandemic. + Self Massage... + Epsom Salt Baths + Meditation + Diffusing Essential Oils + Yoga & Pilates What did we miss? We'd love to hear your tips! #SelfCare #Meditate #Bath #EpsomSalts #Yoga #Pilates #EssentialOils #Massage #Mindfulness #VSOHA #Wellness #Zen #Restore #HealthIsWealth #StayHappy #SelfCareTips #TakeCare #Quarantine

Dear Community: We are sending everyone positive + healing vibes at this time. Let's continue to support and show compassion to one another because after all, we are all in this together. Watch this page for blessings and self-care rituals from our partners & faculty as we navigate these waves together.

After traveling with just a backpack for the last year, Anaïs was looking for some structure and to get some hands on training in massage and bodywork therapy. "I liked what VSOHA was proposing with the intensive format. I wanted to be able to come and do it all at once and not have to settle too much." In our latest Student Spotlight blog post, we sat down with Anaïs Ribeyre, an international student in the full-time Bodywork Therapy Program at Vancouver School of Healing Arts to hear her story and experience in our program. Click the link to read more! https://vsoha.com//anais-ribeyre-international-student-bo/

What is pain? How do some people get into a state of chronic pain? How can we help them get out of pain? On April 25 + 26, we are offering a new 12-hour Yoga Alliance Course called Yoga & Chronic Pain. Hosted by Certified Yoga Therapist, Chelsea Lee Yoga Therapy this Continuing Education course provides in-depth integration of pain science, the Nervous System & Polyvagal theory and yoga practices. Participants will gain a solid foundation in pain science, and yoga technique...s related to self-regulating ones nervous system to re-pattern the pain cycle and help clients/students manage their pain. This course is held over 2 days from 9am-4pm on Saturday and Sunday and held at the VSOHA Gastown Studio, 300-342 Water Street. No prior knowledge or experience is required to attend. This course is suitable for anyone with a passion for learning about their body! Space is limited. Please register online prior to the event: https://www.facebook.com/events/209566400079918/ Alternatively, if you have any questions, please call 604-688-5060 or email [email protected].

Always learning, always changing, always growing. We honour and encourage the continuous growth of every member in our community. And we thank each soul for their teachings so that we constantly learn and grow as well. We are grateful to contribute to the expanding knowledge and training of our community. Visit our website to see the current offerings happening at Vancouver School of Healing Arts https://vsoha.com/

Our 150-hour Shiatsu program is perfect for those who are looking for an entry-level training or for professional therapists who are interested in enhancing their existing practice. Upon successful completion, participants will be able to give a professional Shiatsu treatment with competence. Graduates will receive a certificate and transcript and will be eligible for professional liability insurance. We've broken this teaching into sections: Anatomy 18 hours, Traditional C...hinese Medicine 25 hours, Shiatsu Techniques 85 hours, Business Skills/Ethics 6 hours and ending with a Student Clinic 16 hours. Students will participate in four Student Clinics beginning in the second week of the program. Each student will perform 2 3 treatments per clinic. For more information on the Vancouver School of Healing Arts Shiatsu Program visit our website: https://vsoha.com/programs/bodywork-massage/shiatsu-program/

Finding community, connection and accessing your inner wisdom can reduce burnout and awaken aliveness. We invite you to reconnect with internal resilience and physical, psychological and spiritual well-being through our weekend workshop: Wisdom Stories on June 6th and 7th. This workshop is led by 2 incredible instructors: Melanie Rivers & Leah Walker. Between these two powerful forces, the focus of expressive healing and compassion mixed with playfulness is the perfect recipe... to increase mindfulness and compassion. Together you will learn creativity tools to bring to the work place that encourage self-efficacy, enhanced social support and improved listening and communication skills. We are looking for individuals interested in enhancing their creative potential and fostering communication, connection and support through colleague networks. This workshop is perfect for those looking to enhance their ability to partner with Indigenous peoples and awaken their spiritual well-being. If you're interested in finding out more about the Wisdom Stories workshop, visit our website: https://vsoha.com//expres/wisdom-stories-a-deep-listening/

Join Certified Yoga Therapist, Chelsea Lee Yoga Therapy for a brand new course: Yoga & Pelvic Health on April 4th & 5th. The pelvic floor muscles (pelvic diaphragm) play a crucial role in the function of your bladder, bowel, sexual & reproductive organs, movements of your hip & pelvis, breathing mechanics & core. This course we will explore common conditions associated with women’s pelvic health and examine the musculoskeletal anatomy of the pelvic girdle, pelvic floor musc...les/diaphragm as well as its relationship to the thoracic & vocal diaphragms through breathing & vocalization. This 12-hour Yoga Alliance Continuing Education course is held over 2 days from 9am-4pm on Saturday and Sunday and held at the VSOHA Gastown Studio, 300-342 Water Street. No prior knowledge or experience is required to attend. This course is suitable for anyone with a passion for learning about their body! Space is limited. Please register online prior to the event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2789694661065934/ If you have any questions, please call 604-688-5060 or email [email protected].

"I've been an entrepreneur for many years and Glynnis's Wellbranding Workshop really helped to refine my brand. I knew I had deviated from my intended direction and it was so helpful to come home to my authentic wellness purpose." This powerful statement is one of many from previous participants of the Wellbranding Workshop facilitated by Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner, Creative Director and Wellness entrepreneur, Glynnis Osher. We are excited to announce that VSOHA will be... hosting this workshop on April 4th & 5th. Places are limited so make sure you secure your spot by registering online! During the workshop you will create and/or clarify your brand, product, business, or service and align this with your deeper life purpose and vision as a healer, wellness entrepreneur, teacher, and conscious business owner. With the Wellbranding process, you will create colour-boards, symbol/logo storyboards, brand mantras, and strategic creative business plan brand outlines. This will allow you to express and plan a personal branding story. Visit the link to register online prior to the event: https://vsoha.com/pr/wellness-courses/wellbranding-workshop

Are you interested in Expressive Arts Therapy? Join us at Vancouver School of Healing Arts for an introductory workshop on May 29th from 6:30pm- 10:00pm. Expressive Arts Therapy is used with children and adults, as individuals or in groups, to nurture deep personal growth and transformation. During the workshop we will use the tools of intermodal expressive arts ; writing, story, visual arts and movement. The emphasis is on a playful approach to all activities and no previous... experience is required to engage the work. This offering is designed to support participants in an experiential understanding of the work and practice of intermodal expressive arts. Participants are guided toward an embodied understanding of the potential of creative expression in personal discovery and professional practice. Tuition is $55 Fee + GST. Email us at [email protected] to learn more and save your spot https://vsoha.com//expressive-arts-/introductory-workshop/

Increasing the flow of lymph through natural massage can reduce toxins in the body and increase the immune system to fight off infection and disease. On July 17-19, Vancouver School of Healing Arts with Denise Drisdelle from the Dr. Vodder School, will host a 2.5 day workshop Manual Lymph Drainage with Basic Techniques for the Neck and Face. The practical part of the course covers the original basic Dr. Vodder Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) strokes and their application to the n...eck and face with a focus on treatment of healthy skin. These techniques are easily incorporated into the repertoire of skin care, massage and will enhance the natural cleansing mechanisms of the skin. Prerequisite: VSOHA Bodywork Therapy Diploma or equivalent. Open to RMTs, health care practitioners or licensed estheticians. Enrol in this specialized workshop quick before spots fill up, by clicking our link: https://vsoha.com//bodywo/dr-vodder-manual-lymph-drainage/

Aromatherapy focuses on aromatic essential oils used medicinally to improve the health of the body, mind and spirit. Its holistic healing properties, relies on natural plant extracts to promote health and well-being. Vancouver School of Healing Arts is proud to present our coveted online Aromatherapy course, "Aroma 911", where you will explore a wide range of healthcare and wellness applications using a ‘bible’ of 38 essential oils! Glynnis Osher has lovingly created this onl...ine course where she will teach you remedies and recipes for: * First-aid situations * Coughs and Colds * Improving digestion * Curing hangovers * Alleviating anxiety and depression * Boosting immune systems * Making bath products, and more! What Do You Get? * A go-at-your-own-pace learning experience that is a visual feast for your senses! * 3 content-rich modules of videos, audio slides and companion downloads * Bonus video and audio meditation * Access to a members-only Facebook group where you can ask questions about the course and download additional recipes * An integrated way to engage in the vibrant healing community of like-minded learners and lovers of aromatherapy Learn more about this offering through our link in bio or contact us at [email protected] to reserve your spot today https://vsoha.com//bodywork-ma/online-aromatherapy-course/

Let yourself be drawn towards the ability to restore health, strength and a feeling of well-being by expanding your restorative yoga practice. Vancouver School of Healing Arts is excited to announce a special discount offer for our yoga teacher graduates or students who wish to enrol in both our Restorative YTT Fundamentals and Restorative YTT Level 2 courses. Restorative Yoga allows for the space and time to relax, resting deeply and completely. During deep relaxation, ...all the organ systems of the body benefit! A few of the measurable results of deep relaxation are: * Reduction of blood pressure, serum triglycerides and blood sugar levels in the blood. * Increase of the good cholesterol levels. * Improvement in digestion, fertility, elimination. * Reduction of muscle tension, insomnia and generalized fatigue. Both of these 20-hour programs focus on Restorative yoga in the modern world: Why we need it, how to apply it. Please contact [email protected] to claim this limited offer and enrol in this Restorative Yoga series. https://vsoha.com//yoga-tea/restorative-yoga-fundamentals/

Starting April 6, join us at Vancouver School of Healing Arts for by donation classes taught by yoga teachers in our Advanced Yoga Teacher Training program. These classes will be run from 12:15pm-1:15pm Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays until April 29th.* These classes are open to everyone and all levels. Mats and props are available for use, free of charge. Drop-ins are welcome or register by emailing [email protected] ... https://www.facebook.com/events/808980062938253/ Proceeds from these classes will benefit The Downtown Eastside Women Centre. *There will be no class on Easter Monday, April 13th.

The Japanese Ministry of Health defines shiatsu as "a form of manipulation by thumbs, fingers and palms without the use of instruments, to apply pressure to the skin to correct internal malfunctions, promote and maintain health, and treat specific diseases." The techniques used in shiatsu include stretching, holding, and most commonly, leaning body weight into various points along key channels. On March 14 + 15, @vancouversoha is offering the basics of Shiatsu in one relaxing... weekend course! Shiatsu is traditionally performed on a mat on the floor with the client fully clothed. No oil, massage table or special equipment is required. This course is a prerequisite for Advanced Table Shitasu and is recommended to those interested in our Shiatsu Program! Visit the link to learn more about our massage workshops or email us at [email protected]: https://vsoha.com/programs/bodywork-massage/shiatsu-program/

Home Sweet Home. An important message to remember as we stroll through our neighborhood. We are grateful to spend our precious time practicing what we care most about. Click to to see what we are up to at the Vancouver School of Healing Arts HQ: https://linktr.ee/vancouversoha

At the beginning of next month, a group of yoga teachers will deepen their studies with our Advanced 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training program. This program exceeds the standards set forth by Yoga Alliance and is offered once a year, this time beginning on March 2nd, and running over 12 consecutive weeks. Students enrolled in this intensive program will build upon and develop further their teaching skills, embarking upon a powerful journey that offers multi-faceted and cohesive ...transformation. VSOHA’s advanced yoga training offers an opportunity and education that gives participants access to both the personal and the applied trajectories of advanced yoga, as well as defining in depth the tools that facilitate truly exceptional teaching. Please register online: https://vsoha.com//yoga-teacher-training/advanced-300-hour/

Meditation techniques are simple to learn and can be practiced anytime, anywhere. When utilized a few minutes a day, with some consistency, these life altering practices are proven to have drastic and long lasting effects. So the question becomes...why wouldn't you meditate? On March 14-15, Vancouver School of Healing Arts is offering a new 16-hour Yoga Alliance course: Meditative Rituals for Living Well hosted by Rebekka Walker in which we will explore the immense benefits t...hat a consistent meditation practice can bring to your health and wellness. We all hold the potential to tap into our capacities to be more kind, to heal, to be present and to experience wellness in body, mind and spirit. We just have to learn how to use them to our benefit. Some of the glorious topics covered in this course will be: - How meditation changes your brain - How to stabilize your brain wave cycles - Meditation Rituals for everyday life [mindfulness] - Breathwork to support and amplify your meditation practice This course is open to everyone whether you are seeking to learn to meditate or are a yoga teacher looking to stabilize your own meditation practice. Save your spot online: https://vsoha.com//yog/meditative-rituals-for-living-well/

Wisdom Stories: A Deep Listening is an exploration through Expressive Arts. We'd like to extend an invitation to you with the goal of feeling re-energized and restored through a weekend of deep listening and reflection. During our weekend workshop on June 6th & 7th, you will find community, connection and access your inner wisdom to reduce burnout and awaken aliveness. We invite you to reconnect with internal resilience and physical psychological and spiritual well-being. You... will learn: * Strategies to increase mindfulness and compassion * Tools to encourage self-efficiency, enhanced social support and improved listening/communication skills * Expressive arts activities in the areas of movement, poetry, writing, and visual arts This workshop is for anyone who is interested in enhancing their creative potential, and fostering their communication and support networks with colleagues. For more details on this offering please contact us at [email protected] or register online here: https://vsoha.com//expres/wisdom-stories-a-deep-listening/

"Americans are usually drawn to yoga as a way to keep fit at first, but the idea behind the physical practice of yoga is to encourage a deeper mind-body awareness," explains New York yoga teacher and author Beryl Bender Birch. "Healing and balancing the physical body helps bring clarity and focus to the mind as well." Initially, the sole purpose of practicing yoga was to experience spiritual enlightenment. In Sanskrit (the ancient language of India), yoga translates as "yoke"... or "union," describing the integration of mind and body to create a greater connection with one's own pure, essential nature. Explore the many forms of this ancient practice and discover which one speaks to you with this informative deep dive into yoga put together by Yoga Journal https://www.yogajournal.com/p/not-all-yoga-is-created-equal

Families are like a blossom, we grow in different directions but our roots always remain as one. We'd like to wish our community of family + friends a very peaceful and meaningful day with those you love. ~ The VSOHA Family

"It was incredible. I learnt so much about the human body and my own body. The program itself was a really nice pace, informative but not overwhelming. And the teachers are just incredible!" In our latest #StudentSpotlight post, one of our recent Bodywork Therapy graduates, Stefanny Lowey shares her experience with the Full-Time @vancouversoha Bodywork Therapy Program. She was attracted to the holistic side of the Bodywork Program that we offer, particularly how it focuses on... combining the mind, body + spirit with a hands-on application of the craft. Read more on Stefanny's journey: https://vsoha.com///stefanny-lowey-bodywork-student-story/

Meditation is quickly becoming one of the most popular complementary therapies for reducing stress, depression and anxiety, while increasing cognitive and social skills. So what makes meditation so effective? What effect does it have on the human brain? In our most recent newsletter, Rebekka Walker outlines how this ancient practice of learning to sit with one's self, whilst settling into the present moment, can be so beneficial to calming the hectic hustle and bustle of our ...modern daily lives. We invite you to take a journey with us and explore how this practice is proven scientifically to have a variety of neurological benefits as well as a general calming effect on our system. Click the link to discover the lasting and profound effects on the mind and body that meditation can have and how to implement this beneficial practice into your routine. We're also launching a brand new Meditative Rituals for Living Well program starting March 2nd: http://vsoha.com//yoga-t/how-meditation-changes-your-brain

Less than 1 week until Markus Scott-Alexander's Expressive Arts workshop on Tuesday February 18 at Vancouver School of Healing Arts. Celebrating our Bodies! is about deepening our enjoyment of the ever-changing movement within us and between us. This workshop is low skill/high sensitivity and open to everyone who is passionate about body movement and exploration. Markus is senior faculty at the European Graduate School and director of World Arts Organization, teaching inter...nationally for over 25 years. The workshop will be held from 7pm-10pm on Tuesday and the fee is $100; $80 for students. Please contact Markus directly at [email protected] to register. RSVP to the event here for updates + more information: https://www.facebook.com/events/584876318960842/

"Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self." Are you looking to further your study of yoga both personally & professionally? This month Vancouver School of Healing Arts is offering The Basics of Advanced Yoga Training, a Yoga Alliance continuing education course for students untrained in the teaching methodology and practice of The Universal Principles of Alignment. Available to both to our graduates and those who have completed a 200-hour / 300-hour pr...ogram from another system as a brush up on the basics. This course is also prerequisite for the Advanced 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training. The course is hosted on February 22 & 23 and the curriculum is divided into 5 hours Principals in Practice & 9 hours of Teaching Methodology. Spots fill up fast, register online ahead of time: https://vsoha.com//yoga-teacher-tra/advanced-prerequisite/ The course is hosted on February 22 & 23 and the curriculum is divided into 5 hours Principals in Practice & 9 hours of Teaching Methodology.

Our Expressive Arts Therapy program and the wider EXA community continues to explore the influences and the application of our work in the multiple domains of psychology, philosophy, anthropology, aesthetic theory and social change. If you are curious about Expressive Arts Therapy, the next free info session will be hosted on April 6th. During this session, you will be provided an interactive presentation of the training programs and the opportunity to meet the instructors fo...r a tour of the school and Q&A session. Information sessions are recommended for those who are interested in knowing more about our training programs and the expressive arts profession. Space is limited, please register online prior to the event. www.vsoha.com/admissio/expressive-arts-therapy-info-session

A warm welcome to our latest group of Full-Time Bodywork Therapy students. We are thrilled to have you! These students will start by gaining a strong foundation in the Human Sciences and Manual Skills before moving on to the most popular Spa Modalities. In manual skills, they will learn Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue, Sports Massage, Integrative Bodywork & Joint Release.... During Spa Modalities, they will learn Hydrotherapy, Indian Head Massage, Reflexology, Hot Stone Massage, Shiatsu & Aromatherapy! Interested in Bodywork Therapy? We offer full-time & part-time variations of the above curriculum to fit your schedule. For more information on this program please contact [email protected].

A dysregulated nervous system is one that has not found homeostasis after entering fight, flight or freeze. The experience of safety has not been returned on its own ... there are specific practices and approaches that can help reestablish safety on a neurological level (toning of the vagus nerve). - Chelsea Lee Yoga Therapy There are still a few spots left for Understanding and Regulating the Nervous system! This 12-hour course runs from 9am-4pm on Saturday + Sunday. The co...urse is informed by the work of Stephen Porges’ Polyvagal Theory. As we gain a deeper understanding of how our nervous system functions and serves to protect us from danger, we will develop a greater understanding of what is needed to self-regulate and maintain a life that feels balanced and harmonious. The experiential workshop will explore various yoga based practices to tone the vagus nerve, as well as establish a healthy activation for the stress response/sympathetic nervous system. Lecture & discussion activities will also be included. No prior knowledge or experience is required to attend. This course is suitable for anyone with a passion for learning about their body! Space is limited. Please register online prior to the event: https://vsoha.com//understanding-regulating-nervous-system/ If you have any questions, please call 604-688-5060 or email [email protected].

Have you considered a life-changing career in Expressive Arts Therapy? If so, join us for a free info session tonight that includes an interactive presentation of our training program and an opportunity for questions and answers about the work. The Expressive Arts Therapy Program at @vancouversoha is an 800-hour career training program that uses experiential discovery through the arts, theory and philosophy of practice as well as engagement of the methods of arts-based therap...y through field work and reflective practice. All info sessions are from 6:30pm-8:00pm and are held at the VSOHA Gastown Studio, 300-342 Water Street. Space is limited. Please register online prior to the event: https://www.facebook.com/events/496662187862992/ If you have any questions, please call 604-688-5060 or email [email protected].

We're already getting ready for our next intake of 200hr Yoga Teacher Training students in May and we couldn't be more in awe of our students! The dedication + depth that each soul emits is so impactful on our lives and the community that they surround themselves with. If you have a desire to deepen your yoga practice, consider joining one of our YTT offerings. Students enrolled in our intensive programs will embark upon a powerful journey that offers multi-faceted and cohesi...ve transformation. In order to be effective at teaching such a revolutionary practice, teachers in training must undergo this journey themselves. View more info about our upcoming Yoga Teacher Training programs: https://vsoha.com/programs/yoga-teacher-training/

Wellbranding is an experiential weekend workshop for wellness practitioners. It takes place over two days, April 4 & 5, from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm each day. During the workshop you will create and/or clarify your brand, product, business, or service and align this with your deeper life purpose and vision as a healer, wellness entrepreneur, teacher, and conscious business owner. Through the innovative Wellbranding D.O.S.H.A. Quiz, you will discover your essential brand constituti...on, including: * What drives your personal/career impulses and aspirations. * Your inner creative guide to draw from. * Your happy place of power and peace. * Your process of transformation leading to your true offering and gift. * Your spiritual core and power guide to your life/career purpose. Spots are limited, RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/events/552780302245438/

"A positive individual has the power to change a room full of stressed-out people just by generating a constructive and confident energy." Join our friends at Jai Yoga Studio to stretch it out on Family Day for world peace! This yoga class is by donation and all proceeds will be given to Interpeace, a Switzerland-based group that works to 'prevent violence and build lasting peace' in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Latin America.... To register for Yoga World for World Peace, call the Yai Yoga Studio at 778-886-6520 or email [email protected]. See full article here: https://www.tricitynews.com//stretch-it-out-on-family-day-

Congratulations to the recent graduates from our full-time Bodywork Therapy Program! You've worked so hard and we can't wait to see you take the world by storm. Best of luck to you all as you embark on your new careers! Vancouver School of Healing Arts hosts part-time and full-time Bodywork Therapy Programs that feature top-quality holistic massage and bodywork education in a professional, supportive and fun learning environment. If you've considered a career in Bodywork Therapy contact us at [email protected] for more information on registration + the program.

Our brand new course: Understanding & Regulating the Nervous System begins in less than 2 weeks! Join Chelsea Lee Yoga Therapy for an exploration into how various yoga tools & techniques can be used to help guide the human Nervous System into bliss. Together, through yoga postures & breath work, you will study the Central & Peripheral Nervous Systems, as well as the Somatic & Autonomic Systems.... A focus on toning the vagus nerve will be present, as we explore how it controls the Parasympathetic Nervous System. You will learn & practice how to calm this nerve as a way to provide support while it carries out crucial functions throughout our systems, including communication & sensory impulses to every organ in the human body. No prior knowledge or experience is necessary to attend. This course is suitable for anyone with a passion for learning about the human body. RSVP today, spots are limited: https://www.facebook.com/events/616281135840276/

Welcome and congratulations to our new students who began their 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training with us at Vancouver School of Healing Arts this week! We can't wait to see your powerful journeys unfold over the next 6 weeks as we guide you through exploration of asana, pranayama, philosophy, anatomy, biomechanics, combined with personal coaching. Email our team at [email protected] if you're curious about either our 200-hour or 240-hour Enriched Foundation programs.

Expressive Arts Therapy was a wide umbrella that allowed all of that to thrive. It also had space for approaching healing in a ceremonial way, through honouring the earth and working with the elements, which was really important to me. Nadine Pluzak, VSOHA graduate, Expressive Arts Therapy Prior to coming to VSOHA, Nadine Pluzak (B.Ed., B.A., RTC Expressive Arts Therapy) was looking for a qualification that wouldn’t limit her interests. She participated in a choir, slam p...oetry, fusion-blues dance, Indigenous dance and ceremony, and traditional Haida basket weaving. Since graduating from our Expressive Arts Therapy course, she’s been hired by the Kwakiutl First Nations as their Community Wellness Worker. We are so honoured to have been part of her journey. To read Nadine’s full story, visit our Healing Arts Blog: https://vsoha.com//expressive/nadine-pluzak-student-story/

Everybody in the room was doing a beautiful handstand against the wall and I was in a child’s pose thinking ‘This is what I get for doing a Yoga Teacher Training!’ Prem Kaur, VSOHA graduate (240-hour Yoga Teacher Training) To read Prem Kaur’s full story about her life-changing experience in our 240-hour Yoga Teacher Training program, visit our Healing Arts Blog (link in bio). Prem will be teaching a New Moon Workshop on February 23 at Jai Yoga Studio. https://vsoha.com//yoga-teacher-t/prem-kaur-student-story/

It’s a new moon this Friday, Jan 24! In some cultures this is the time to embark on new projects, so for us here at VSOHA it’s fitting that our five-day Empowered Birth Prenatal Yoga course starts next week (on Jan 27 link in bio for more info)! What new projects are you excited about? Photo by Anthony Tran on Unsplash... More info: https://vsoha.com/prog/yoga-teacher-training/prenatal-yoga/