Live Demonstration with Raya Uma Datta

What is yoga, really?
Beyond stretching and beyond fitness, this special evening offers a rare opportunity to experience yoga as a living art—expressed through clarity, precision, and deep awareness.

Join Raya for a live demonstration inspired by Light on Yoga—the seminal text by B.K.S. Iyengar, that introduced yoga to the West. Drawing from a wide range of postures, Raya will bring the practice to life on stage, weaving demonstration with explanation to offer insight into how and why we practice.

The evening will also include a short demonstration by local practitioners, followed by a Q&A with Raya.

Set in the beautiful Cultch – Historic Theatre in Vancouver, this special gathering invites a broader community to come together, witness it firsthand, and discover yoga in a way that is both accessible and engaging.

Who This Is For
This event is open to all.

Whether you are new to yoga, a long time practitioner, or simply curious, you are warmly invited. Students of all yoga traditions, as well as friends and family, are welcome.

About Raya

Raya Uma Datta is a senior teacher at Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute (RIMYI) in Pune, India. A long-time student of B.K.S. Iyengar, Geeta Iyengar, and Prashant Iyengar, he is known for his clear, grounded teaching and his ability to communicate the depth of the Iyengar method with insight and ease. He is widely regarded as one of the leading voices of the next generation, carrying the Iyengar legacy forward with intelligence, warmth, and clarity.

Event Details
Date: September 15, 2026
Time: 6:00 pm
Venue: The Cultch – Historic Theatre
Address: 1895 Venables St, Vancouver, BC

Tickets will be released at a later date.

A rare opportunity to see yoga brought to life.