​The Heart of Yoga Traditions

Location: Parksville (Vancouver Island)

Dates: November 21-23 
Capacity: 20 participants​
Duration: 2 nights / 3 days (Friday evening- Sunday afternoon)​
Organized by: Canada Yoga Studio (Calgary) x Namaskar Yoga Studio (Vancouver Island)


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​Vision & Experience

​A unique collaboration that blends the authentic teachings of Rishikesh with the tranquil oceanfront beauty of Vancouver Island. This retreat offers an immersive experience in traditional yoga, Ayurveda, sattvic living, and community connection.

  • ​​Traditional Yoga, Pranayama & Meditation guided by teachers trained from Rishikesh
  • ​​Ayurveda workshops: Dosha exploration, cooking demo, and lifestyle practices​​​​
  • ​​Sattvic meals prepared with Ayurvedic philosophy
  • ​​Evening chanting, kirtan & fire circle
  • ​Oceanfront connection: Beach walks, forest trails, and cold dips
  • ​Closing circle for reflection and integration​​​​​​​


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About The Day


Day 1 (Friday)
3:00 PMOpening circle & grounding practice
4:00–5:30 PMHatha Yoga (Canada Yoga Studio)
6:00 PMDinner
7:30 PMSatsang (Would there be someone on your team to host this?)
Day 2 (Saturday)
7:00–9:00 AMAshtanga Yoga & Alignment (Canada Yoga Studio)
9:00–10:00 AMBreakfast
10:30–12:00 PMNature walk meditation & introduction to breathwork (Canada Yoga Studio)
12:00–1:30 PMLunch
1:30–3:00 PMAyurveda workshop (Do we have someone in your team to host this?)
3:00–4:00 PMRestorative Yoga (Canada Yoga Studio)
4:00–4:30 PMTea break (or tea with light snacks?)
4:45–6:00 PMSound healing & reflections (Canada Yoga Studio)
6:30 PMKirtan & fire circle (Do we have someone or are we calling someone from outside?)
8:00 PMDinner
Day 3 (Sunday)
8:00–9:30 AMBreathwork & slow Vinyasa flow (Canada Yoga Studio)
9:30–10:00 AMTea break
10:00–11:30 AMAyurveda lifestyle integration (Do we have someone in your team to host this?)
11:30 AM–12:00 PMClosing circle
12:00 PM onwardsFarewell brunch

Our ​Collaboration

​Elle D’ Amico

Namaskar Yoga Studio


Pallavi Nayak

Canada Yoga Studio


What You Can Expect at the Retreat

Guided by Canada Yoga Studio & Namaskar Yoga Studio:

Authentic Yoga & Meditation: Daily sessions rooted in traditional Rishikesh teachings, designed to restore balance and vitality.

Ayurveda & Wellness: Interactive workshops, dosha exploration, cooking demos, and lifestyle tips to bring Ayurveda into your daily life.

Sattvic Meals & Community Dining: Nourishing meals crafted to support your mind, body, and soul.

• Oceanfront Serenity: Connect with nature through beach walks, forest trails, and optional cold dips.​

Evening Rituals & Sound Experiences: Satsang, kirtan, chanting, and sound healing to deepen relaxation and reflection.​

​Jennifer Temple - Ayurveda Practitioner

​Jennifer Temple is a Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner who has been living and thriving on an Ayurvedic lifestyle for over 9 years. She loves everything about Ayurveda—from the simple, nurturing daily routines to the delicious meals she feels inspired to make, Ayurveda continually guides her to listen to its wisdom and holistic principles.

 Learning about the 3 mind/body connections (Doshas) of Vata, Pitta and Kapha
 What to eat, when to eat and how to eat to support and balance your unique dosha
 How Ayurveda can help increase your energy levels
 How to manage emotional stress with Ayurvedic practices
 Diet and lifestyle recommendations for a calm and clear mind
 Ways to optimize your digestion so that you feel light and energized after eating
 Simple and practical daily routines for balance and energy
 The power of the mind for quantum healing

​Kirtan by Ricardo

Ricardo has embraced the path of Yoga for many years following the lineage of Ashtanga Yoga. The journey has been rich with different Yogic styles and Ricardo has been fortunate and inspired by the teachers and teachings along the way. Sharing songs and stories from the great Yoga writings is a great joy for Ricardo.