Embark on a Journey of Nature Immersion: Disconnect from daily distractions and settle into a true nature experience surrounded by the pristine beauty of Tappen, BC, in the heart of the Shuswap region. Our program is carefully crafted to nurture students in an authentic natural learning environment, based at our lakefront property set in the dense forest.

Awaken to Nature's Symphony: Start your day with birdsong and the quiet of the forest. Practice yoga surrounded by trees, study with the lake nearby, take walks through the stillness of the woods, and unwind in the evening by the campfire beneath the stars.

Holistic Learning Elements:

• Traditional and modern ethics of yoga

• Meditation

• Anatomy

• Yoga Philosophy

• Business

• Nutrition

• Developing a Safe, Meaningful, Authentic Practice

• Asanas

Your Home in the Wilderness: Cozy cabin accommodation in the forest, available as shared occupancy or private occupancy. We provide meals, accommodation, and manuals. You simply arrive with your personal belongings and your mat / block / strap.

Nourishing Meals You'll Look Forward To: Come for the yoga, stay for the meals! Our menu is crafted with your energy and nutrition in mind, with fresh, colourful, satisfying plates to fuel your days. Expect hearty salads, seasonal vegetable roasts, warming soups, high-protein plant-based / vegetarian meals, and local offerings that celebrate what's fresh and in season. Every meal is made to nourish your body, restore your energy, and bring the group together around the table.

Diverse and Immersive Days: Beyond the mat and books, our program offers diversity, immersion, and inspiration. Engage in movement, take part in meaningful discussions, support one another, and celebrate the uninterrupted beauty that nature unfolds throughout the program.

Immerse Yourself in Mindful Experiences: Slow down and explore a variety of restorative practices woven into your days:

• Resonant Rest: Sound Healing Seminars

• Steady Your Gaze: Trataka Meditation

• Commune with Nature: Guided Nature Walks

• Lakeside Flow: Lakefront Yoga in Our Heated Yoga Shala

Settle in, let your mind quiet, and let the stillness of the forest and the lake work its way in.

Embrace the Elements: Most of our classes are held in our heated yoga shala, but a big part of the experience is spending time outdoors. We recommend researching the weather for your program dates and packing adequate layers and clothing for the season. Being comfortable outside makes the walks, the lakeside moments, and the time in nature that much more enjoyable.

Nature's Canvas: Envision your practice beside the calm of the lake, surrounded by dense forest and lush greenery. Our heated yoga shala keeps you warm and comfortable, whatever the season.

Companions on the Journey: Join a supportive peer group, and bring your sense of adventure and dedication for a remarkable experience. We aim to cultivate a positive and uplifting learning space amidst the forest and the lake, appreciating the contributions of each participant.

There are a number of transportation options available from Kelowna and Vancouver, including services such as Mountain Man Mike's Bus Service, Fritz Travel, regional bus routes, ride-share options, taxis, and reasonably priced car rentals.

Approximately 10 days prior to the start of the program, we will connect all students through a dedicated WhatsApp group. This gives everyone the opportunity to coordinate transportation, share travel plans, and potentially reduce costs. Often, students choose to rent a vehicle together, arrange ride-shares, split shuttle costs, or travel as a group from the airport.

For those flying, we recommend arriving into Kelowna, or Vancouver the day before the program begins to allow for a smooth and stress-free travel experience.

If you would like assistance exploring transportation options or coordinating travel arrangements, please don't hesitate to reach out. We are always happy to help point students toward the best solution and connect guests traveling similar routes.

 The 200-hour Yoga Alliance Certified Yoga Foundations course is designed to deepen your practice and give you the tools to guide your very own dynamic, original, safe and well-rounded yoga class upon graduation. Practice, Practice, Practice will be the central theme for this 15 day-long training. Daily practice of asanas, pranayama, meditation and by engaging in discussion, debate, and discourses the aim is to go beyond the theoretical and to embody the multidimensional yoga experience. After graduation student/teachers will be teaching from personal experiences rather than a memorized scripted  

This program follows the guidelines as required by Yoga Alliance.  Here is the breakdown of hours : 

Techniques, training, and practice - 100 hours

Teaching and methodolgy - 25 hours

Anatomy and physiology - 20 hours

Yoga philosophy, ethics, lifestyle - 30 hours

Practicum - 10 hours

This program covers many styles and provides a well rounded level of exposure.  The program will primarily focus on : 

Hatha

Vinyasa

Yin

Restorative

6:00 am - 8:00 am - Morning Asana practice and meditation

8:00 am - 9:00 am - Breakfast

9:00 am - 12 pm - Morning philosophy / history / ethics seminar

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm - Lunch

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Afternoon postures clinics

4:00pm - 6:00 pm Evening practice or meditation

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Dinner

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Evening discussion / ceremony / movie night

8:30 pm - Lights out