10/18/2025
Join Tina Pashumati James owner of the late Loka yoga in whistler creating events here in whistler and Pemberton, Bowen island, Victoria, India, Australia, England, Germany.
Tina’s own Shantiseva foundation, peace in service leads directly to the work she does with Bears in Whistler.
Together we can create a kind world.
Events coming up
Join Tina
Village yoga
Ashtanga Therapeutics & Kirtan with Tina Pashumati James
Saturday, October 25, 2025 1:00 PM
Sunday, October 26, 2025 8:00 PM
Village Yoga Pemberton
7433 Frontier Street Pemberton, BC, V0N 2L0 Canada (map)
Saturday October 25th 1:00pm - 5:00pm (Includes entry to evening workshop 6-8pm)
Ashtanga Therapeutics (4 hours, all levels)
“The full ashtanga system practiced with devotion, leads to freedom in one’s heart” -
Sri K. Pattabi Jois, Yoga journal 1995
4-hour workshop includes therapeutic techniques, asana, mudra, bandha , and pranayama. Starting from wherever your practice is currently, we will assist you in taking the next steps to deepen, understand and evolve your yoga practice. Then we will lead a traditional ashtanga practice in the lineage of our teacher, Shri K Pattabhi Jois. Join Tina for led primary and pranayama with meditation, vedic chanting, and standing assists.
Investment : $65 (includes 4-hour workshop & 2-hour Kirtan)
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Saturday October 25th 6:00 - 8:00pm
2-Hour Kirtan : Evening drumming and chanting for peace
Evening drumming and chanting for peace is a practice of devotional singing and call-and-response chanting, often with rhythmic drumming, to foster inner peace, spiritual connection, and community.
Investment: $25
Whistler private home
25 HOUR ASHTANGA YOGA THERAPY & PRANAYAMA TRAINING
October 30th - November 3rd, 2025
5-Day Program | Whistler, BC
THE SHALA: A beautiful private home here in Whistler, BC (Spring Creek).
HOURS: 7AM - 1PM
7:00am* - 10:00am - Training
10:00am - 11:00am - Short Break
11:00am - 1:00pm - Training
*please arrive just before 7am, so we can begin at 7am sharp.
5-Day Ashtanga yoga, pranayama and meditation - advanced intensive with Tina Pashumati James in Whistler, BC.
THE ART AND PRACTICE OF DISCOVERING YOUR TRUE NATURE, AND LIBERATION.
FREEDOM YOGA
5 days/5 hours per day
Breathwork, meditation, assisting, chanting,
Ashtanga on the therapeutic level
For everyone
A Halloween morning the history of Halloween in India.
Jivamukti Intensive Weekend with Bhakti and Nada Yoga
MĀ Yoga, Victoria, BC
November 7 - 9, 2025
Full Weekend
November 7th - November 9th
Jivamukti Intensive Weekend with Bhakti and Nada yoga
$65
Friday, November 7th
7:15 pm - 9:15 pm | Earth Studio
This experience combines backbends, pranayama, and shamanic breathwork to open your heart and embrace life. All levels are welcome! This class will incorporate the five tenets of Jivamukti Yoga, allowing you to deepen your practice spiritually, cultivate devotion, practice nonviolence, connect to the power of music, and experience the benefits of meditation.
Open to all levels.
$65
Saturday November 8th
9:30 am - 11:30 am | Sky Studio
ASHTANGA YOGA PRACTICE WITH TINA JAMES
On Saturday morning, immerse yourself in a dynamic 2-hour Ashtanga Vinyasa class led by senior teacher Tina Pashamuti James. Tina's extensive experience and expertise will guide you through a sequence that enhances strength, flexibility, and mindfulness. All levels are welcome, and Tina's inclusive teaching style ensures a supportive environment for all practitioners.
$65
Saturday November 8th
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm | Earth Studio
ASHTANGA YOGA THERAPY
Explore the therapeutic aspects of Ashtanga Yoga in this insightful workshop. Discover how this ancient practice can be a powerful tool for healing and well-being, addressing physical, mental, and emotional imbalances. This workshop combines dynamic movement, breath control, and focused attention.
$65
Sunday November 9th
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Earth Studio
CHAKRA TUNING
On Sunday afternoon, join us for a 2-hour Jivamukti Workshop where we will delve into the Chakras and explore these seven doors of perception. This class sequence will analyze the energetic flow from root to crown, emphasizing intention, asana, mantra, and pranayama techniques for a cleansing journey.
$65
Sunday November 9th
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm | Sky Studio
THE ESSENTIAL BHAKTI
In our closing session, we will explore the essence of Bhakti Yoga, the Vedic description of the soul, and the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita by Lord Krishna. We will engage in chanting, Vedantic meditation, and conclude with a conch and Arati ceremony.
class at Nita Lake lodge
November the 30th sunday
6pm - 8 30pm
$40 special price
As you breathe in, cherish yourself.
As you breathe out, cherish all Beings.
Dalai Lama
November Goddess Series Pop Up Kali – The Fierce grace
The session belongs to a series of four pop-up classes at Nita lake inspired by Four of the goddesses of yoga – Durga, Lakshmi, Saraswati and Kali.
Jivamukti vinyasa, Breathwork practice is divided into two parts, the Pranayama part (breathing control), and the mantra meditation. Both set up the mind to focus on one single object, the breath!
For that, you will get guided practices of:
Pranayama, Yogic breath,
Kaphalabhati Pranayama
Anuloma Viloma
Agni Sara Kriya
Bhastrika Pranayama
A Kali VINYASA workshop is a powerful, fiery yoga practice that embodies the fierce Hindu goddess Kali. flowing Vinyasa to help practitioners release what no longer serves them, build inner strength, and find transformation and equanimity. The practice includes AMAZING MUSIC, core and back strengthening, and a focus on fierce energy, breath, and mythic storytelling.
deep relaxation to end with blissful mantra
the healing qualities of nature in meditation and chanting to close
Touching the Energy body: Patanjali’s view on the unseen in Ashtanga
This workshop is open for all levels of practitioners – from beginners to advanced.
ENGLAND 2026
“Love is divine. Love is nectar. Love is the greatest power on earth. Love alone can transform the world. Love alone can bring peace on this earth. Love alone can conquer hearts of others.”
Swami Sivananda in “Bliss Divine”
TEACHER TRAINING YTT 200HR
TINA PASHUMATI JAMES
assisted by Bilyana Prema, BOOK HERE
100Hour (January 2026) + 100 Hour (July 2026)
Ashtanga & Shantiseva | Breathwork | Meditation | Bhakti | Freedom Yoga
Why Choose Vida Haus?
If you are looking for the best yoga teacher training in the UK, Vida Haus offers a unique balance of tradition, immersion, and modern teaching practices.
Here’s why our program stands out:
Learn from Tina Pashumati James, Senior Ashtanga & Jivamukti teacher with 40+ years’ experience, assisted by Billy Prema.
Gain International Yoga Alliance Certification – recognised worldwide & Shantiseva Yoga Training School
Small groups with an international mix of students for deeper connection.
Plant-based meals, eco-conscious practices, and wellness-focused lifestyle.
Blend of ancient yogic traditions and modern teaching methodologies.
Conveniently located close to London, in an idyllic countryside setting
Training Overview
100 Hours in January 2026 (Mon 12th – Sat 17th)
100 Hours in July 2026 (Mon 6th – Sat 11th)
Together: 200 Hours for Full YTT Certification
This is a condensed 6-day intensive format, running daily from 6:30AM – 9:30PM.
Daily Schedule (11HRS per day)
6:30 am – Smoothie breakfast
7:30 am – Meditation
8:00 am – Scripture Lecture
8:30 am – Asana Class
10:00 am – Lecture
12:00 pm – Lunch
1:15 – 6:00 pm – Lectures & Practical Sessions (assisting, pranayama)
6:00 pm – Dinner & Study
7:30 – 9:30 pm – Mantra, Sutra, Satsang
Nectar yoga with tina
Ashtanga Yoga Day Intensive: The Healing Magic of Vinyasa | Nectar On Bowen Island
Sunday, March 8, 2026
1:00 PM 5:45 PM
Nectar Yoga
720 Gardner Lane Bowen Island, BC, V0N 1G2 Canada (map)
A GUIDED WORKSHOP EXPLORING THE DEPTH AND HEALING POTENTIAL OF ASHTANGA YOGA
WHEN: SUNDAY MARCH 8, 2026 | 1:00 – 5:45 PM
WHERE: NECTAR YOGA RETREAT
Bhakti event in whistler music Asana all day
Mountain festival.
India Training 2026 Rishikesh with Tina Pashumati JAMES
OCTOBER 30th - 13 th November
Teacher training Bhakti, pranayama, Ayurveda,
Sequencing, assisting. Therapeutics.
Visiting temples for Diwali ceremony.
