Yoga Classes
in Cowichan Bay
Welcome to the new home of Wild Lotus Yoga & Thai Massage. We are immensely grateful to be stewarding this beautiful ocean-view home studio and sharing the wisdom teachings that originated in India and Thailand - yoga, ayurveda and thai medicine.
Our classes are currently on hold until the end of January. Please check back soon.
Our classes are currently on hold until the end of January. Please check back soon.
Hatha Flow Yoga
with Tara
This mindfulness based hatha yoga class combines a variety of traditional yoga postures, with breath awareness to help you feel better in your body and more connected to yourself. Exploring the tradition of 8 limbs of yoga, this class weaves in philosophical themes and topics that explore the broader context of yoga, as a complete system to self understanding, and mind/body health. Finishing with longer held yin poses and relaxation at the end.
Restorative Yoga Nidra
with Tara
Enjoy 1 hour of deep rest as we explore formal restorative yoga postures, held for 3 - 10 minutes each. Ending with a guided yoga nidra to support states of deep relaxation and restoration. Props are provided in person. For those practicing at home a yoga block, large pillow or bolster is needed.
Gentle Yoga
with Tara
This gentle yoga class begins with gentle yoga postures to warm up the physical and energetic body. Then moves into a restorative approach by using bolsters, blocks and props to help your body/mind fully relax. Each posture is held for 2-10 minutes and emphasis is placed on body and breath awareness. This class is appropriate for anyone who mobility issues or ongoing injuries. Pregnant mom's in their second and third trimester are also welcome to participate!
Vinyasa Yoga
with Kendra
This all levels offering combines dynamic sequencing and breath work to help built mobility and strength in your everyday and in your yoga practice. Geared towards students who are seeking a challenge and wanting to immerse themselves in mindful movement and a faster, stronger Vinyasa practice. These classes are continually changing with interesting sequences and playlists to keep students on their toes. Students can expect more advance postures in this class.
Kendra will be taking a break for the winter season.
Vinyasa Yoga for Beginners
with Kendra
A mindful and steady class paired with music that will introduce students to a Vinyasa style class. Vinyasa means to “consciously place” and in this practice each movement is linked to an inhale or exhale. This offering will include options for all levels and for those working with injuries. This is a great place to start for those interested in working with the foundations of yoga posture and mindful movement
Kendra will be taking a break for the winter season.
with Tara
This mindfulness based hatha yoga class combines a variety of traditional yoga postures, with breath awareness to help you feel better in your body and more connected to yourself. Exploring the tradition of 8 limbs of yoga, this class weaves in philosophical themes and topics that explore the broader context of yoga, as a complete system to self understanding, and mind/body health. Finishing with longer held yin poses and relaxation at the end.
Restorative Yoga Nidra
with Tara
Enjoy 1 hour of deep rest as we explore formal restorative yoga postures, held for 3 - 10 minutes each. Ending with a guided yoga nidra to support states of deep relaxation and restoration. Props are provided in person. For those practicing at home a yoga block, large pillow or bolster is needed.
Gentle Yoga
with Tara
This gentle yoga class begins with gentle yoga postures to warm up the physical and energetic body. Then moves into a restorative approach by using bolsters, blocks and props to help your body/mind fully relax. Each posture is held for 2-10 minutes and emphasis is placed on body and breath awareness. This class is appropriate for anyone who mobility issues or ongoing injuries. Pregnant mom's in their second and third trimester are also welcome to participate!
Vinyasa Yoga
with Kendra
This all levels offering combines dynamic sequencing and breath work to help built mobility and strength in your everyday and in your yoga practice. Geared towards students who are seeking a challenge and wanting to immerse themselves in mindful movement and a faster, stronger Vinyasa practice. These classes are continually changing with interesting sequences and playlists to keep students on their toes. Students can expect more advance postures in this class.
Kendra will be taking a break for the winter season.
Vinyasa Yoga for Beginners
with Kendra
A mindful and steady class paired with music that will introduce students to a Vinyasa style class. Vinyasa means to “consciously place” and in this practice each movement is linked to an inhale or exhale. This offering will include options for all levels and for those working with injuries. This is a great place to start for those interested in working with the foundations of yoga posture and mindful movement
Kendra will be taking a break for the winter season.
Yoga Programs
These programs offer you the chance to explore the different aspects of yoga as a complete system and science to well-being and harmony.
Sacred Selfcare Embodied Yoga & Ayurveda
TBD
with Tara
This workshop style 6 class series introduces you to the practice of Ayurveda, the sister science to yoga. Ayurveda in sanskrit means 'the science of life', and is the holistic medicine system that originated in India. During each 6 class series, learn about different selfcare/ eating practices, and lifestyle wisdom that Ayurveda teaches. Discover how to make sustainable changes in your daily and seasonal life, and experiences the energy and vitality that comes when Ayurveda is practiced alongside yoga. Includes a 30 min complimentary ayurveda health coaching session and manual.
Register for Sacred Selfcare Embodied Yoga & Ayurveda CLICK HERE
TBD
with Tara
This workshop style 6 class series introduces you to the practice of Ayurveda, the sister science to yoga. Ayurveda in sanskrit means 'the science of life', and is the holistic medicine system that originated in India. During each 6 class series, learn about different selfcare/ eating practices, and lifestyle wisdom that Ayurveda teaches. Discover how to make sustainable changes in your daily and seasonal life, and experiences the energy and vitality that comes when Ayurveda is practiced alongside yoga. Includes a 30 min complimentary ayurveda health coaching session and manual.
Register for Sacred Selfcare Embodied Yoga & Ayurveda CLICK HERE
Yoga Classes & Workshops
FAQ
What is your refund policy? Once you have registered for a 6 week class, you may receive a full refund up to 24 hours in advance of the first class. After the first class we can not refund you for any missed classes that may happen in the future.
What props do I need? Please bring your own yoga mat and pillow case to class. The pillow case can be placed on the bolster provided, and your personal mat placed on top of the yoga mats in the studio. Yoga mat rentals are available for $3 per class. For restorative gentle yoga, please bring two pillow cases, or your own bolsters if you would like to use them.
What does a pre-registered class mean? All of our classes are pre-registered which means that you are signing up for 6 consecutive classes. This helps students to build consistency with their practice and for our teachers and students to build rapport and an ongoing relationship. Once registration closes, if spaces are still available students may drop in for $20 per class.
What props do I need? Please bring your own yoga mat and pillow case to class. The pillow case can be placed on the bolster provided, and your personal mat placed on top of the yoga mats in the studio. Yoga mat rentals are available for $3 per class. For restorative gentle yoga, please bring two pillow cases, or your own bolsters if you would like to use them.
What does a pre-registered class mean? All of our classes are pre-registered which means that you are signing up for 6 consecutive classes. This helps students to build consistency with their practice and for our teachers and students to build rapport and an ongoing relationship. Once registration closes, if spaces are still available students may drop in for $20 per class.