IYAC Conference with Abhijata Iyengar
At the recent IYAC conference with Abhijata Iyengar in Montreal (April 24-27, 2025), I gave a speech highlighting the history, current landscape, and spirit of Iyengar Yoga in British Columbia—one …
Articles and Interviews
DIY yoga bolster
Join Linda Shevloff in this DIY tutorial as she demonstrates how to make two types of yoga bolsters: Pranayama bolsters and an Asana bolster. Linda guides you step by step …
2024 Workshop with Louie Ettling
Our recent workshop with Louie Ettling drew a full house of 65 enthusiastic Iyengar yoga students eager for a weekend of community and practice. We embarked on a journey, beginning …
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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Year End Reflection: From Uncertainty to Growth!
As we close the chapter on 2023, take a journey with us. We began the year with just 3 board members, uncertain about the future of the Iyengar Yoga Association …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
