Khairoon Quadir (1930-2023)
Khairoon Quadir lived to the good age of ninety three. She was a mother, a member of various culturally and philosophically diverse communities and a good friend, remembered lovingly. Khairoon …
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Heating and Cooling Asanas (those that stimulate and those that relax)
“The philosophy of yoga has a very systematic approach that leads one from the mundane to the spiritual life. It is a journey from the body to the soul, from …
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Why isn’t Kids’ Yoga More Common?
Yoga, as any experienced instructor knows, comprises numerous layers and nuances. Yoga is as vast and profound as an ocean. This comprehension significantly influences how and what we teach children. …
Sunday Station Workshop with Corrie
Apr - Nov 2026
Join Corrie Vorlaufer for a workshop with 16 different stations. We will be sharing equipment and all the props will be out! No need to bring your mat but do bring …
Workshop with Louie Ettling
Louie is a senior Iyengar yoga teacher with deep roots in our Vancouver community. It was wonderful to have her back in town, to be together again, and share in …
Community Gatherings
Apr - Jun, 2026
As a community of Iyengar yoga practitioners, we recognize the many benefits of practicing together. Together, we deepen our understanding of asana and the other limbs of yoga, share ideas …
Yoga: The Evolution of a Sacred Philosophy
Originally written as an assignment for professor Daniel Simpson at Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies, July 2022. One of the beautiful qualities of being in a body is that it …
Exploring Deeper Poses with Krisna Zawaduk
Our Iyengar Yoga Vancouver community gathered together for a workshop with senior Iyengar teacher, Krisna Zawaduk. It was two days of yoga exploration, learning and challenge. Luckily we had 3½ …
Honouring National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21st
June 21 is quite the day in Canada. Not only does it signal the return of summer, but it’s also International Yoga Day and National Indigenous Peoples Day. As yoga …
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Workshop with Ann Kilbertus
This past March our association hosted a 2-day workshop led by senior Iyengar teacher, Ann Kilbertus. It was our first in-person event in three years and it was good to …
Iyengar Yoga Sequence: Let’s Explore the Foot Stability
Iyengar yoga teacher, Andrea Fulkerson, explores the foundation of the feet in this 30 minute video. Learn with Andrea as she teaches 5 yoga poses: detailed instructions and demonstrations variations …
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Exploring the Yoga Sutras: The Beginning
Based on a Course from Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies by Professor Dr. Nicholas Sutton. Renewal When the mind knows itself and loves itself, there is a trinity, a trinity …
