Ganges Yoga Studio

01/23/2026

Throwback Thursday!

Do people still do Throwback Thursday? Well, today I am, because my heart sometimes aches for this wall that I handcrafted at The Balance Rooms in England. This quote embodies what I try and live my life by, and I remember designing the tree upon the studio wall.

These photos were taken two years ago for a small business Saturday event, and it seems appropriate to show on here, on an island so full of small independently owned businesses. It is one of the first things that we fell in love with about Salt Spring, as there is so much texture and personality to a town filled with small independently owned businesses. So, for this throwback Thursday, I speak out loud once again my dedication to being a small business owner with the interests of this community at the forefront of my ethos. Come join us at GYS for a practice that is sure to calm your mind, strengthen your body, and nourish your spirit!

01/21/2026

This beauty is back from her holiday and excited to see everyone tomorrow (Thursday) morning for kundalini yoga, and every Thursday morning for that matter!

Marnie not only provides a beautiful practice, but she finishes the session with relaxation and crystal bowl sounding, it’s a treat for the mind, body, and spirit! We look forward to welcoming you tomorrow morning!

01/21/2026

Who wishes to dance?!

One of the main reasons that I renovated the studio was to make the space more dance friendly. Rasha’s Middle Eastern (belly) dancing series is exactly the kind of beautiful movement practice that I hoped would be drawn to the seamless cork floors and the floor to ceiling mirrors.

Join Rasha for 5 weeks, and the best part is there’s no experience needed, it’s accessible for absolute beginners! So even if you’re like me and you feel like you have two left feet most days, this five week series will leave you feeling so much more comfortable in your body’s amazing ability to move! Book online (link in bio) or get in touch with Rasha or Luna. We look forward to seeing you there Tuesday nights starting in February!

01/20/2026

How’s that for colours that pop? No filter used here, just fresh organic veggies, lovingly sautéed with tofu and pasta to create a warm and nourishing meal for my family. Message me privately for recipe if your mouth is watering!

01/17/2026

We are beings of light, no wonder the sunshine feels so good!

Those who know me that not only am I a deeply spiritual person, I’m also a scientist. I absolutely love when the two belief systems align, as they often do.

Our need for natural sunlight is one of these alignments. We literally emit light all day everyday, a process known in science as biophoton emission. Maybe this is what some of us perceive as the auras of others.

When we bask in sunlight, our mitochondria produce energy, our fat cells regulate, vitamin D is synthesised, our immune system is activated, our circadian rhythm regulates and our mental health improves.

It looks like the sun will shine today, so join me like this, basking with your arms open, welcoming the healing benefits of the sunlight!

01/14/2026

01/12/2026

Join Luna today for a classical mat pilates experience with the added bonus of weight strength training.

Classical mat pilates naturally builds strength and core, but the addition of weights allows us to focus more heavily on certain muscle groups each week. This practice is not as cardio heavy at the HIIT pilates on Wednesdays at 5:30pm, but instead focuses on building strength and ensuring proper alignment. Join us, either by dropping in, buying a 10 class pass with Luna, or why not try our CommUNITY pass that allows you to access all of our weekly teachers with one easy payment of $199?

See you there, let’s get strong together!

01/05/2026

Even though today is Day 12 of the 12 days of Christmas and the 12 days of teachers at GYS, keep your eyes peeled for even more introductions throughout this coming week!

Day 12 brings us to the talented and sparkling Charlotte, who offers a wonderfully uplifting dance class on Wednesdays at 12:15.

Charlotte is a contemporary dancer, choreographer and ballet teacher. Her company Full Circle Dance provides community dance classes to children and adults. As a certified yoga teacher and long time ecstatic dancer, she delights in offering a space where participants can tune in to their body’s wisdom while gaining confidence, joy and strength.

Join her in the studio this Wednesday lunchtime and see what movement and joy looks like!

01/04/2026

Continuing with our 12 days of GYS teachers for the 12 days of Christmas, we arrive at the wonderful Liz, who teaches a Vijnana Yoga on Mondays at 6pm (except tomorrow as she’s still away for the holidays!), and who has taught on island for well over 20 years.

Here’s a beautiful testimonial that describes Liz’s practice:

“I’ve practiced yoga with Liz for two decades, and her teaching remains among the most balanced and engaging I’ve experienced. She creates a serene environment while skillfully weaving together mindful breath work, smooth and intentional asana sequencing, and engaging fun challenges. Her steady, calming presence makes every class a meaningful experience that encourages growth in my own practice.”

Join Liz from Monday the 12th of January at 6pm, and every Monday thereafter, for a practice that will surely kickstart your week!

01/03/2026

Continuing on with our 12 teachers of GYS for the 12 days of Christmas, we arrive on the lovely Patricia, a new teacher with a unique offering: EFT tapping.

EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) is a gentle yet profound mind-body method that combines acupressure with modern psychology. By tapping on specific meridian points while focusing on specific emotions or physical sensations, we send a calming signal to the amygdala (the brain's stress center). This process helps rebalance the nervous system, allowing for the release of long-held patterns, anxiety, and trauma.

​About Patricia:

As the founder of the Safe Space Foundation, Patricia is dedicated to providing trauma-informed care that helps others shift through life transitions with grace and clarity. Her work is rooted in nervous-system regulation and embodied life experience, creating an environment where every participant feels truly seen and supported.

​What to Expect:

These Tuesday evening sessions are not a "how-to" class, but a fully guided, immersive healing experience. Patricia will lead the group through a collective tapping sequence, holding space for you to process and release blockages in real-time. Whether you are navigating stress or seeking a deeper sense of ease, these sessions offer a dedicated time for profound emotional maintenance.

​Join us:

Tuesday evenings at 6pm starting Jan 6th.

​$25 drop-in
​$20 per practice (when signing up for the month)
​CommUNITY pass holders can use their pass!

​Patricia looks forward to guiding you through this journey of release and peace this coming Tuesday.

01/02/2026

Continuing on with our 12 days of GYS teachers for the 12 days of Christmas, day 9 brings us to the amazing Howie!

Once again, there are so many members of our wonderful team who have been around long before me, and Howie is yet another one! Here, a little bit more about Howie in his own words:

Ever since I was young, movement and challenging my body have been a way of life for me. From gymnastics to martial arts, I found a challenge to test my focus, strength, and athletic ability. It was while I was training for my black belt 2nd degree in Tae Kwon Do when a friend invited me to a yoga class. It was with Bryan Kest, in Santa Monica, the creator of Power Yoga. I was amazed and challenged like never before in my life!

I began to discover a renewed joy and passion! Wow, a moving meditation, letting go of my ego, reducing the noise in my head, and listening to my body more, all in one simple yet profound movement with the breath. I stopped my martial arts training and dove all-in to my yoga practice. After 15 years of practice, I took my first 200 hour RYT (registered yoga training) in Hatha Yoga, and then another 300 hour RYT in restorative yoga and began teaching 8 years ago.

I love sharing my passion of yoga and know whatever inspiration students find in my class or any other yoga class they take, comes from within their own desires and their own passions and their own abilities. Any teacher is simply a guide to each yogi’s path! I am so grateful for all my teachers who guided me. I look forward to also guiding every student who finds their way to my classes and I’m grateful for the passion and inspiration they show me as well! Namaste, Howie

Try Howie’s Flow Yoga practice tomorrow (Saturday) and every Saturday morning for that matter, at 9am. See you there!

01/01/2026

Happy New Year, may 2026 be filled with much love, light and laughter for you all!

We are still working through our 12 teachers of GYS for the 12 days of Christmas, and today for Day 8, we arrive at the enigmatic Piet!

Piet has spent much time around the yogic community, and has his YTT200 from the Salt Spring Centre of Yoga, but his offering at GYS is more dance meets martial arts, and it is called Capoeira.

Piet has been practicing capoeira since he first saw it and thought, ‘oh that’s for me’.

He started with the Abadá school in 2001, while living in New York city, and has continued finding classes everywhere he has lived; NY, LA, Vancouver, Toronto, Victoria.

After returning to the island of his birth and finding no classes to take, Piet enjoys the game by teaching, and through it has people to play with.

Piet holds an all levels practice on Fridays at 5:15pm and an intermediate practice on Monday mornings at 8:15am. Join him and see if this super athletic and fun practice is for you!