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Iyengar Yoga Community Practice


  • Community Practice
    March 26, 2023
    1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Your active participation and support of this association is most appreciated. As a thank you, we are offering a complimentary practice with you, our members, in mind. This will be a fun practice, designed to cover all categories of asanas. The asanas will be shown, with some suggestions for ways to practice and you will have some time to explore these on your own. Teachers will be present to provide further guidance and help with a specific challenge.

This event will be held in the multipurpose room 2 of the Mount Pleasant community centre (2nd floor) which can comfortably hold 20 people. Props are available but we encourage you to bring your own mat and any other props you wish to bring with you.

We strongly recommend that you sign up as soon as you can as space is limited. If you need to need to cancel, please let us know by email us to.

Collaborative teaching – related studies, guided by Louie Ettling


  • TT Workshop
    April 16, 2023
    10:00 am - 1:00 pm

We welcome you to join us for a session specifically designed for teachers and apprentices. The workshop schedule is as follows:

  • Sunday April 16, 10:00am – 1:00pm

For a total of 3 hours.

Participants are asked to bring the following props:
1 yoga mat, 2 bricks and 1 strap and what you need for your shoulder stand set up.
Please let us know if you are unable to bring props for your practice.

Cancellation Policy
A refund (less $25 administration fee) is available until March 30. No cancellation or changes will be permitted after March 30.

Above policies are subject to any extenuating circumstances and the discretion of the B.K.S. Iyengar Yoga Association (Vancouver) board. Please review our cancellation policy for more details.

Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns.

Please Note: Member pricing is available to those who purchased a 2023 B.K.S . Iyengar Yoga Association (Vancouver) membership. To benefit from member pricing, you will need to become a member first.

Workshop with Louie Ettling


  • 2 Day Workshop
    April 14, 2023 - April 15, 2023
    6:30 pm - 4:30 am

We welcome you to join us for a workshop with Louie Ettling. During this workshop we will visit a series of asana and pranayama.  The workshop schedule is as follows:

  • Friday April 14, 6:30 – 8:30pm
  • Saturday April 15, 9:30am – 12:00pm and 2:00 – 4:30pm

For a total of 7 hours.

All students with one year experience with an Iyengar yoga teacher are welcome. This is not a therapeutic workshop. Those with injuries, or who need special adaptations, need to communicate with the teacher first before registering.

Should you wish to attend only a portion, please contact us and we will accommodate your needs if we can.

There are a few props at the venue, but please bring the following props if you can:
1 yoga mat, 2 bricks, 1 strap and what you need for your shoulder stand set up.
Props can be left in the hall overnight.

Cancellation Policy
A refund (less $25 administration fee) is available until March 30. No cancellation or changes will be permitted after March 30.

Above policies are subject to any extenuating circumstances and the discretion of the B.K.S. Iyengar Yoga Association (Vancouver) board. Please review our cancellation policy for more details.

Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns.

Please Note: Member pricing is available to those who purchased a 2023 B.K.S . Iyengar Yoga Association (Vancouver) membership. To benefit from member pricing, you will need to become a member first.

Feb- Iyengar Yoga Teacher Practice

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  • Teacher Practice
    February 4, 2023
    1:45 pm - 3:45 pm

The BKS IYengar Yoga Association (Vancouver) would like to invite you to an afternoon of personal study. This gathering is an opportunity for certified Iyengar yoga teachers and trainees to come together, practice and discuss issues, difficulties or anything else that may come up.

This event will be held in the dance studio of the Kitsilano community centre which can comfortably hold 20 people. Props are available but we encourage you to bring your own mat and any other props you wish to bring with you.

We encourage you to sign up as soon as you can and email us to cancel your registration should your plans change.

Jan – Iyengar Yoga Teacher Practice

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  • Teacher Practice
    January 13, 2023
    1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

The BKS IYengar Yoga Association (Vancouver) would like to invite you to an afternoon of personal study. This first teacher practice of 2023 will be held at Deborah’s studio in Mount Pleasant. Some of us haven’t seen each other since the start of COVID, so this will be an opportunity to catch up, share and learn.

The studio can comfortably hold 15 people. We encourage you to sign up as soon as you can and email us to cancel your registration should your plans change.

AGM 2022

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  • AGM
    November 20, 2022
    10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Thank you for joining us at our annual general meeting. We look forward to seeing you, November 20, 10 am at Deb’s Studio.

Workshop with Krisna Zawaduk

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  • September 17, 2022 - September 18, 2022
    9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Exploring “Deeper” Poses
Join us September 17 – 18 at the Russian Hall where senior Iyengar teacher Krisna will lead us in an exploration of some of the more advanced asanas found at the back of the “Light on Yoga” book. These poses may seem daunting at first, but through the use of props and a deeper awareness of our bodies, we can get a taste of these asanas.

Saturday September 17, 9:00am – 12:30pm
Sunday September 18, 9:00am – 12:30pm

Participants are asked to bring the following props:
1 yoga mat, 2 bricks, 1 strap and what you need for your shoulder stand set up.

Cancellation Policy
A refund (less $25 administration fee) is available until September 2. No cancellation or changes will be permitted after September 2.

Above policies are subject to any extenuating circumstances and the discretion of the B.K.S. Iyengar Yoga Association (Vancouver) board. Please review our cancellation policy for more details.

Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns.

Please Note: Member pricing is available to those who purchased a 2022 B.K.S . Iyengar Yoga Association (Vancouver) membership. To benefit from member pricing, you will need to become a member first.

Community Connection: An Inquiry into Invocation

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  • RSVP
    June 12, 2022
    1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Members of our Association are invited to join us in discussing the Invocation to Patanjali on June 12 from 1:00 – 2:30pm in honour of International Yoga Day.  Bring a pen and paper, a cup of chai and lets dive deeper into the chant and its meaning.

Please note that this event is Free for current members of our association only. Non members are asked to become a member today prior to reserving your spot by using the link below.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Workshop with Ann Kilbertus

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  • Ann Kilbertus Workshop
    March 19, 2022 - March 20, 2022
    10:00 am - 1:30 pm

Asana and Pranayama: Holding opposite Actions to find a Sense of Direction

The B.K.S. Iyengar Yoga Association (Vancouver) is pleased to welcome Ann Kilbertus to Vancouver at the Ukrainian Hall in East Vancouver.

Saturday March 19: 10:00 am – 1:30 pm
Sunday March 20: 10:00 am – 1:30 pm

Participants are asked to bring the following props:
1 yoga mat, 2 bricks, 1 strap and what you need for your shoulder stand set up.

COVID Protocol
Please note that provincial restrictions are in place to help stop the spread of COVID-19.

  • We ask that everyone registering for this event be fully vaccinated. Proof of vaccination and ID will be required upon arrival at the venue on both days.
  • Masks must be worn upon entering/exiting the room. During practice, attendees can remove their masks but are encouraged to keep them on.
  • Participants will be at least 2.5 meters away from each other and windows will be open to allow air flow.
  • Capacity will be limited to 40 participants in order to ensure that everyone feels safe.

Cancellation Policy:
A refund (less $25 administration fee) is available until March 4. No cancellation or changes will be permitted after March 4.

Above policies are subject to any extenuating circumstances and the discretion of the B.K.S. Iyengar Yoga Association (Vancouver) board. Please review our cancellation policy for more details.

Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns.

Please Note: Member pricing is available to those who purchased a 2022 B.K.S . Iyengar Yoga Association (Vancouver) membership. To benefit from member pricing, you will need to become a member first.