{"id":467,"date":"2014-11-11T21:12:58","date_gmt":"2014-11-11T21:12:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.yogadirectorycanada.com\/community\/?p=467"},"modified":"2021-10-12T16:51:22","modified_gmt":"2021-10-12T16:51:22","slug":"canadian-yoga-conferences-and-festivals-2015","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yogadirectorycanada.com\/community\/canadian-yoga-conferences-and-festivals-2015\/","title":{"rendered":"Canadian Yoga Conferences and Festivals 2015"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Compiled by Jennifer Malisauskas<\/h3>\n<p>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&#8217;s right here in Canada!<\/p>\n<p>Attending a local yoga conference is a great way to experience your local talent, discover a style of yoga that you haven&#8217;t tried yet and an all around fun way to support our Canadian yoga community.<\/p>\n<h2>Here&#8217;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.<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Victoria Yoga Conference<\/strong><br \/>\nJanuary 30 to February 1, 2015<\/h3>\n<h4>Victoria, British Columbia<\/h4>\n<p>A weekend of inspiration, motivation and deep learning about the practice of yoga.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/victoriayogaconference.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">victoriayogaconference.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>The Yoga Conference and Show<\/strong><br \/>\nApril 9 to 12, 2015<\/h3>\n<h4>Toronto, Ontario<\/h4>\n<p>4 DAYS, 41 FACULTY, 150 WORKSHOPS, 438 HRS OF CLASSES<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.theyogaconference.com\/toronto\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.theyogaconference.com\/toronto\/index.php<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>h&#8217;OMgrown Fest<\/strong><br \/>\nJune 5 to 7, 2015<\/h3>\n<h4>Pemberton, British Columbia<\/h4>\n<p>h&#8217;OMgrown Fest is an educational\u00a0weekend of yoga\u00a0and self-inquiry, whole and loved food nutrition workshops,\u00a0small business networking, music\u00a0and an outdoor Abundance Market.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.homgrownfest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.homgrownfest.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Yoga Festival Montr\u00e9al<br \/>\n<\/strong>June 5 to 7, 2015<\/h3>\n<h4>Montreal, Quebec<\/h4>\n<p>Join us for three lovely days of asana, meditation, music, deep relaxation, philosophy and politics.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.yocomo.org\/en\/fym-2015\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.yocomo.org\/en\/fym-2015<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>AnandaFest 2015<\/strong><br \/>\nYoga, Music, Peace<br \/>\nSaturday June 13, 2015<\/h3>\n<h4>Burlington, Ontario<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Diverse Yoga Classes, Workshops and Speakers<\/li>\n<li>Live Music &amp; Kirtan Performances<\/li>\n<li>Participatory Drum Circle<\/li>\n<li>Vendor Village Shopping<\/li>\n<li>Camping &amp; Dorm Accommodations<\/li>\n<li>Breathtaking 70 acres of tranquil property<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/anandafest.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">anandafest.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>The Groove Yoga Festival<\/strong><br \/>\nJune 19-21, 2015<\/h3>\n<h4>Sydenham, Ontario<\/h4>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thegroovefestival.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.thegroovefestival.com<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Midnight Sun Yoga Festival <\/strong><br \/>\nA Yoga Weekend You Will Never Forget<br \/>\nJune 26 to 28, 2015<\/h3>\n<h4>Yellowknife,\u00a0Northwest Territories<\/h4>\n<p>10 Yoga Workshops\u00a0&amp; 4 Kirtan\/Chant Events.\u00a0Special Guests Yoga Teachers &#8211; Sylvie Boisclair,\u00a0Gaura Vani,\u00a0Hanuman Mark Geraghty,\u00a0Sabu Chaitanya and\u00a0Christine LilBear Lamothe.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sylvieboisclair.com\/midnight-sun-yoga-festival-2015.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.sylvieboisclair.com\/midnight-sun-yoga-festival-2015.php<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Yoga In Schools 8th Annual Summer Conference<\/strong><br \/>\n4 days that inspires growth, connection and inner peace.<br \/>\nJuly 20 to 23, 2015<\/h3>\n<h4>Halifax, Nova Scotia<\/h4>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Register early to secure your spot!<\/strong><br \/>\nCall 902.444.YOGA or email <a href=\"mailto:info@BreathingSpaceYogaStudio.ca\">info@BreathingSpaceYogaStudio.ca<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/breathingspaceyogastudio.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">breathingspaceyogastudio.ca\/<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Wanderlust Whistler<\/strong><br \/>\nJuly 30 to August 3, 2015<\/h3>\n<h4>Whistler, British Columbia<\/h4>\n<p>We bring together the world&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/whistler.wanderlustfestival.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">whistler.wanderlustfestival.com<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>The 2nd Annual Pure Living Festival<br \/>\n<\/strong>Sunday, August 23rd, 2015<\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">Severn Bridge, Ontario<\/h4>\n<p>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)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/purelivingfestival.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">purelivingfestival.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Sunshine Coast Yoga Festival<\/strong><br \/>\nSaturday, September 12th 2015<\/h3>\n<h4>Sechelt, British Columbia<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/sunshinecoastyoga.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sunshinecoastyoga.ca\/<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Prairie Love Yoga Festival<\/strong><br \/>\nSeptember 12 to 13, 2015<\/h3>\n<h4>Winnipeg, Manitoba<\/h4>\n<p>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.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.prairielovefestival.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.prairielovefestival.com<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Shri Fest<\/strong><br \/>\n2015 Date TBA<\/h3>\n<h4>Blue Mountain Village, Ontario<\/h4>\n<p>3 Days of Yoga, Music and Art at the base of scenic Blue Mountain.\u00a0Set 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.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/shrifest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">shrifest.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>BC Yoga Conference<\/strong><br \/>\n2016<\/h3>\n<h4>Penticton, British Columbia<\/h4>\n<p>Immerse yourself in an &#8220;all-inclusive&#8221; Yoga Retreat. Featuring yoga &amp; wellness practitioners from throughout Western Canada.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bcyogaconference.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.bcyogaconference.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Grounded in the Rockies<\/strong><br \/>\n2015 Date TBA<\/h3>\n<h4>Jasper, Alberta<\/h4>\n<p>Three day Yoga Festival Weekend at Mountain Park Lodges, Jasper<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.groundedintherockies.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.groundedintherockies.com<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Compiled by Jennifer Malisauskas Many of you might be looking for a new and exciting [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":484,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[3,55,36],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.yogadirectorycanada.com\/community\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/467"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.yogadirectorycanada.com\/community\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.yogadirectorycanada.com\/community\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.yogadirectorycanada.com\/community\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.yogadirectorycanada.com\/community\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=467"}],"version-history":[{"count":44,"href":"https:\/\/www.yogadirectorycanada.com\/community\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/467\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1590,"href":"https:\/\/www.yogadirectorycanada.com\/community\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/467\/revisions\/1590"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.yogadirectorycanada.com\/community\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/484"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.yogadirectorycanada.com\/community\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=467"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.yogadirectorycanada.com\/community\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=467"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.yogadirectorycanada.com\/community\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=467"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}