Ground in Stillness, Soften into Sound
Begin with a gentle yin yoga practice led by Shelby, using long-held postures to release tension and open the body. After settling into deep stillness, transition into a restorative sound journey with the healing tones of crystal singing bowls.
Join us each month for Kirtan together!
No experience or instruments are needed. Our Kirtan is chanting (singing) mantras with music in a call and response style that originated in India. It’s uplifting, joyful as well as meditative, and grounding. Bring your open heart and join in the community!
All proceeds donated to a local cowichan valley charity
JOIN US FOR A CELEBRATION OF LOVE!
Deborah, Shelby & Susan host this late afternoon event of mantra & guided meditation concluding with a crystal bowl sound healing.
Together, mantra, meditation, and sound create a tapestry of vibration and stillness — a return to harmony, to presence, to peace. Settle into stillness and allow this sacred space to become a sanctuary for rest and renewal.
Your Investment $35 +tx
Intuitive Dance is a monthly community movement practice inviting you into a sacred, non-judgmental space to listen inward and move in relationship with music, breath, and presence. Each gathering is gently facilitated and held with intention, beginning and ending together to support grounding, connection, and integration. There is no right way to move—only an invitation to arrive as you are. Drop-in $15
Feb 20th - April 13th: This immersive series is a personal development journey designed for students who feel called to explore the spiritual foundations of yoga. Over the course of two months, we’ll delve into the wisdom teachings and practices that support genuine awakening and a grounded sense of purpose. Whether you are at the beginning of your journey or returning to your inner path with renewed intention, this intensive offers a supportive container to reconnect with what truly matters.
Feb 21st, Mar 7th, 14th & 28th 1:30-3:30PM: This four-part Saturday series is designed for students looking to build a strong, intelligent yoga practice rooted in classical alignment principles. Each session explores foundational postures step by step, with an emphasis on safe alignment, clear transitions, and breath-led movement. Slow down and learn the step-by-step approach to moving into and out of each posture with Deb. Ideal for students who feel confident in a Level 1-2 or higher led class.
4 Mondays: March 9th - 30th 2:00-4:30PM | Limited to 12 people!
Do you want to communicate with more presence, clarity,
and compassion — even in difficult moments?
Facilitated by Deborah Carruthers & Julia Star
Gain awareness of your communication patterns, learn
tools to regulate emotions during conversations, develop skills for navigating conflict with integrity and discover a deeper sense of connection.
EARLY BIRD UNTIL FEB 15th $145
Saturday, Feb 7th at 4pm-5:45pm – By Donation. Join us each month for Kirtan together! No experience or instruments are needed. Our Kirtan is chanting mantras with music in a call and response style – It’s uplifting, joyful, meditative, and grounding. Bring your open heart and join in the community!
Is a trip to India on your bucket list? Consider Planning for An Intensive Yoga Retreat Experience next October (2026) with your Host Deborah Carruthers Deborah Carruthers of Vancouver Island Yoga School is offering another fabulous retreat in Kerala, India. This will be the last retreat Deb will be leading
Join Charlotte Fisher for Prenatal Yoga on Tuesdays at 4:30pm until Dec 9th
1 Hour classes | Drop-in $20 a class
This class is open to those at all stages of pregnancy.
Somatics Intensive Series with Judy Lamontagne
NEW 2026 DATES ANNOUNCED! Only 5 spots remaining
Move with Ease. Live with Freedom.
Sundays: Jan 11th & 25th, Feb. 8th & 22nd
3–5 pm | Vancouver Island Yoga School
Investment: $160 plus tx
Saturday, November 29th 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Ground in Stillness, Soften into Sound. This session is designed to calm the nervous system, quiet the mind, and create space for deep rest and inner connection.All levels welcome. Come to slow down and tune in.
Investment: $20 Drop-in or use your pass
Coming Home to Presence: Living a Joyful Life
This intimate program is designed to help you come alive, nurture whole-body vitality, and create a life filled with everyday joy.
4-Week In-Person Series (Mondays) Jan 12 – Feb 2 | 2:00–4:00 PM
Investment: $160 inc tx
JOIN US FOR A CELEBRATION OF LOVE ON VALENTINE’S DAY! Saturday, February 14th 4-5:45pm
Deborah, Shelby & Susan host this late afternoon event of mantra & guided meditation concluding with a crystal bowl sound healing.
Your Investment $35 +tx
Yoga Starter Series
New to yoga or ready to revisit the basics? Join us for three engaging sessions designed to help you move with confidence, connect with your breath, and discover the joy of yoga.
3 Consecutive Saturdays Dec 6, 13 & 20th | Noon – 1:15 PM
4th annual New Year’s Yoga, Meditation and Sound Journey – Sunday, December 28th @ 1:00-3:30pm
Reflect on the end of 2025 & set intentions for 2026 with Rachel through Tea, Journaling, Sharing, Yoga Flow, Guided Meditation & High Vibrational Sound Journey. EARLY BIRD ENDS DEC 12th
A Retreat for Resilience, Renewal, and Inner Clarity – Wellness Weekend with Judy & Deb at the Haven on Gabriola Island
Friday, September 5th – Sunday, September 7th, 2025
The Haven Retreat Centre Gabriola Island
Together, we’ll build tools for nervous system regulation, deepen self-awareness, and nurture the strength that comes from presence and compassion.
Join Us On The Beautiful Island of Crete to Rest & Rese! This retreat is over – however we are planning another for fall 2026 – contact us! These yoga retreats are your time to rest, reset, and have quiet moments through yoga, meditation, connection and amazing food! 5-Day Retrea and/or 7-Day Retreat with International Retreat Leader Deborah Carruthers.
Mantra, Meditation & Sound – Deborah, Shelby & Susan host this evening of mantra & guided meditation concluding with a crystal bowl sound healing. Saturday, January 14th 4:00pm – 5:45pm
Women’s Circles are in our bones. The desire for connection, sharing information, and keeping each other accountable to our dreams and goals is timeless and necessary. Join Deborah as she guides women through all aspects of health with mindful movement, meditation, and journaling. Thursdays @ 4:30pm – 6:30pm starting Sept 5th
Experience the gentle practice of restorative yoga and release tension and stress. Receive the ancient balancing of Reiki during the workshop. You will leave feeling balanced and restored. Sunday, May 26th @ 1:45pm – 3:45pm
Classes on Mondays @ 12:30-1:30 pm or Wednesdays @ 2pm
Have you or a friend been waiting to start yoga but thought it was not for you?
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We are offering these 4-week Registered workshops to get you started. Limited 10 students to allow for lots of individual attention.
On Saturday, May 25th all classes are being offered by a donation to Yoga Gives Back. Yoga Gives Back mission is to empower India’s women and children, creating sustainable lives and vibrant communities. Help us to reach our goal of raising $1008 to provide 40 mothers in India with microloans.
Experience the gentle practice of restorative yoga and release tension and stress. Receive the ancient balancing of Reiki during the workshop. You will leave feeling balanced and restored. Sunday, May 26th @ 1:45pm – 3:45pm
Join us to Explore the Seated Postures in Ashtanga Series.
In this 4-week series you will build capacity for the seated postures.
This series will be taught on Wednesdays and Fridays from 6:45 am – 7:45 am from May 8th – 31st.
