Compiled by Jennifer Malisauskas
Many of you might be looking for a new and exciting way to deepen and inspire your yoga practice, then I suggest attending a Yoga Conference. You might have heard about the big ones held in the US but no worries we too have some great one’s right here in Canada!
Attending a local yoga conference is a great way to experience your local talent, discover a style of yoga that you haven’t tried yet and an all around fun way to support our Canadian yoga community.
Here’s a list of some upcoming events for 2015. Make sure to visit this page often as I will be updating it with new stuff.
Victoria Yoga Conference
January 30 to February 1, 2015
Victoria, British Columbia
A weekend of inspiration, motivation and deep learning about the practice of yoga.
victoriayogaconference.com/
The Yoga Conference and Show
April 9 to 12, 2015
Toronto, Ontario
4 DAYS, 41 FACULTY, 150 WORKSHOPS, 438 HRS OF CLASSES
www.theyogaconference.com/toronto/index.php
h’OMgrown Fest
June 5 to 7, 2015
Pemberton, British Columbia
h’OMgrown Fest is an educational weekend of yoga and self-inquiry, whole and loved food nutrition workshops, small business networking, music and an outdoor Abundance Market.
Yoga Festival Montréal
June 5 to 7, 2015
Montreal, Quebec
Join us for three lovely days of asana, meditation, music, deep relaxation, philosophy and politics.
AnandaFest 2015
Yoga, Music, Peace
Saturday June 13, 2015
Burlington, Ontario
- Diverse Yoga Classes, Workshops and Speakers
- Live Music & Kirtan Performances
- Participatory Drum Circle
- Vendor Village Shopping
- Camping & Dorm Accommodations
- Breathtaking 70 acres of tranquil property
The Groove Yoga Festival
June 19-21, 2015
Sydenham, Ontario
The Groove Yoga Festival: Original Version takes place on a hobby farm just outside of Kingston, Ontario, Canada. We were so inspired by the spirit of the first festival there that we also created an Urban Edition in Berlin later the same year. While the Original Version celebrated its small-town farming community, the Urban Edition was all about the hip arts scene in the big city. These two festivals will run again this year, in addition to the Retreat Experience in Goa. The Retreat Experience will be a relaxed mix of festival vibe and vacation chill.
Midnight Sun Yoga Festival
A Yoga Weekend You Will Never Forget
June 26 to 28, 2015
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
10 Yoga Workshops & 4 Kirtan/Chant Events. Special Guests Yoga Teachers – Sylvie Boisclair, Gaura Vani, Hanuman Mark Geraghty, Sabu Chaitanya and Christine LilBear Lamothe.
www.sylvieboisclair.com/midnight-sun-yoga-festival-2015.php
Yoga In Schools 8th Annual Summer Conference
4 days that inspires growth, connection and inner peace.
July 20 to 23, 2015
Halifax, Nova Scotia
This conference offers workshops for every level: from the curious beginner to the certified yoga instructor. Workshop titles include: Introduction to Yoga, Yoga Grade 11, Yoga for Special Needs and Autism, NEW Girl on Fire Empowerment Program, NEW Mindfulness Manual, Yoga and Story telling as well as multi-level posture classes.
Register early to secure your spot!
Call 902.444.YOGA or email info@BreathingSpaceYogaStudio.ca
breathingspaceyogastudio.ca/
Wanderlust Whistler
July 30 to August 3, 2015
Whistler, British Columbia
We bring together the world’s leading yoga teachers, top musical acts, renowned speakers, exquisite chefs, and thrilling performers, weaving together an experience that surprises and delights. This festival is an opportunity to unplug from the ordinary and discover the extraordinary.
whistler.wanderlustfestival.com
The 2nd Annual Pure Living Festival
Sunday, August 23rd, 2015
Severn Bridge, Ontario
A series of 30-minute interactive sessions such as yoga, qi gong, meditation, art classes, hiking, and more where participants will have a direct experience that promotes spirituality, health, or wellness. (Small donations of any denomination are encouraged to participate in the workshop. Proceeds will be donated to a local charity)
Sunshine Coast Yoga Festival
Saturday, September 12th 2015
Sechelt, British Columbia
Prairie Love Yoga Festival
September 12 to 13, 2015
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Prairie Love is an inspiring event set in nature, using both the indoor and outdoor venues at the environmental and educational centre, Fort Whyte Alive. We aim to bring an unparalleled experience to the Prairie region by offering festival participants: yoga classes with renowned instructors; tranquil meditations; educational nature hikes; empowering speakers; live art installations; and musical delights from local musicians and Djs.
www.prairielovefestival.com
Shri Fest
2015 Date TBA
Blue Mountain Village, Ontario
3 Days of Yoga, Music and Art at the base of scenic Blue Mountain. Set in the magnificent surrounding of Blue Mountain, Shri Fest Yoga and Music Festival combines yoga, music, nature and food to offer a complete experience that will be sure to ignite and please.
BC Yoga Conference
2016
Penticton, British Columbia
Immerse yourself in an “all-inclusive” Yoga Retreat. Featuring yoga & wellness practitioners from throughout Western Canada.
www.bcyogaconference.com/
Grounded in the Rockies
2015 Date TBA
Jasper, Alberta
Three day Yoga Festival Weekend at Mountain Park Lodges, Jasper
www.groundedintherockies.com