Victoria Yoga Conference 2016: Full Schedule

12:00pm PST

An Introduction to Trauma Informed Yoga

Limited Capacity filling up

Traumatic events happen to everyone and can range from a distressing childhood to singular, painful disruptive events. Such common events can result in isolation and feelings of helplessness. Traumatic stressors can result in chronic pain, disordered eating, addiction, anxiety and depression. Trauma informed Yoga can help by introducing better coping skills, and helping to connect to the present moment. In this introductory workshop participants will learn more about how yoga can be used to empower us to live connected and embodied lives.

Speakers

Nicole Marcia

Fine Balance yoga

Nicole has been a yoga teacher, therapist and trainer since 2004. In 2009, she was awarded a master’s degree with a specialization in yoga therapy from Lesley University in Boston, MA. She is the yoga therapist at the Burnaby Centre for Mental Health and Addictions, where she works... Read More →

Saturday February 6, 2016 12:00pm - 3:30pm PST
Studio 4 (View Royal Room) 720 Douglas St, Victoria BC

Teachers

4:00pm PST

Self-Mastery for Teachers & Dedicated Students

Moving from self-improvement to self-acceptance is a huge shift in perspective that aids in living wholly. By understanding how you want to feel and getting clear about your life vision and intentions allows you to experience more of what you're wanting. Join Madhuri as she shares with you insights from The Desire Map process, neuroscience, and yogic philosophy that will teach you how to rewire your brain and live a life you love. You will also experience a healing intention ceremony to release what is no longer serving you on your life path.

Please bring a pen and paper.

Speakers

Madhuri Phillips

Owner, Madhuri Ayurveda & Yoga

Madhuri is a yoga teacher trainer, Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist & Bio-Energy Healer. She created the Madhuri Method: Ayurvedic Yoga Teacher Training after 15 years of teaching and witnessing the need for the merging of Ayurveda into yoga classes in the mainstream.She has an Ayurvedic... Read More →

Saturday February 6, 2016 4:00pm - 5:30pm PST
Studio 5 (Salon C) 720 Douglas St, Victoria BC

Teachers

4:00pm PST

Theme Like Monet

Great art may look effortless... But don't be fooled! That magical "effortlessness" is the result of patient practice and care. Creating beautiful class themes is the same. While great theming may look improvised, the best storytelling is plotted, practiced, and performed. In this workshop, you'll learn the practical steps that will support you to create unique and inspirational moments - and help you to become a theming artist.

Speakers

Rachel Scott

Rachel helps yoga teachers and studios around the world create transformational education experiences so that they can thrive in their business, share their passion, and inspire more people to practice yoga. As a trainer and mentor, she loves helping teachers develop their passion... Read More →

Saturday February 6, 2016 4:00pm - 5:30pm PST
Studio 4 (View Royal Room) 720 Douglas St, Victoria BC

Teachers

8:00am PST

Teaching and Practicing Prenatal Yoga

Learn about the changes experienced through each trimester and how to design a yoga class to suit the pregnant women, including simple modifications to accommodate the rapidly changing body, contraindications and common discomforts often associated with pregnancy. We will work with an outline of basic asanas, their modifications, along with pranayama (breath) techniques that are safe and helpful. For anyone who teaches yoga or works with pregnant women as well as for women who are already pregnant and would like to take the fear out of practicing yoga during their pregnancy.

Speakers

Lori Lucas

Yoga with Lori Lucas

Lori Lucas E-RYT RPYT has been teaching Yoga full time in Vancouver for over 11 years and holds a specialty designation in Prenatal Yoga through the Yoga Alliance. Lori is certified in Hatha, Yin and Kid’s Yoga, has been on the Faculty at the Vancouver Yoga Conference, is on the... Read More →

Sunday February 7, 2016 8:00am - 9:30am PST
Studio 2 (Saanich Room - Lower Level) 720 Douglas St, Victoria BC

Teachers

10:00am PST

Using Yoga in Your Work™skills development for support professionals

Research shows that yoga used with complementary therapies offers effective stress reduction techniques for populations with mental health challenges, addictions, incarceration, and trauma-related obstacles. A non-invasive, therapeutic method, yoga has been used for centuries to address a variety of health conditions. Workshop will include an introduction to trauma-sensitive yoga techniques: therapeutic breathing, grounding techniques, chair yoga and meditation to help address various symptoms associated with trauma including emotional and physical self regulation.

Speakers

Sarah Homes de Castro

Yoga Outreach

Sarah Holmes de Castro MA, ERYT200, RYT500, PYT is the Program Coordinator for Yoga Outreach, working with volunteer yoga teachers and facility staff to deliver trauma-informed yoga programs. Sarah has been practicing yoga for over 14 years and teaching for 11. She began volunteering... Read More →

Sunday February 7, 2016 10:00am - 11:30am PST
Studio 4 (View Royal Room) 720 Douglas St, Victoria BC

Teachers

2:00pm PST

Sequencing Alchemy

Ever wondered how to spice up your sequencing while keeping your students safe? Join Director of the YYoga Teachers' College Rachel Scott and learn the cardinal rule for creating safe, kick ass sequences for your hatha, power, and vinyasa flow classes.

Speakers

Rachel Scott

Sunday February 7, 2016 2:00pm - 3:30pm PST
Studio 4 (View Royal Room) 720 Douglas St, Victoria BC

Teachers

4:00pm PST

Dynamic of Kriyas

Ever wondered about a theory behind practice of Kriya Yoga? How to use yoga kriyas in your own practice and teach them to students safely and effectively? This workshop will introduce you to the magic of yoga kriyas and reveal their benefits. You will explore and understand what goes into teaching a kriya-based sequence in your class and how to hold space for your students. Tips and knowledge on how to keep your students engaged and loving their practice. 50% asana, 50% theory and discussion.

Speakers

Oksana Yatsenko

UMA Yoga College

Oksana S Yatsenko is a yoga and meditation teacher and creator of UMA Yoga College. Adept of many styles, she provides her students with not just a practice, but a complete self care tools for life. Teaching worldwide classes in Kundalini, Hatha and Yin yoga. Her motto is, "Realize... Read More →

Sunday February 7, 2016 4:00pm - 5:30pm PST
Studio 2 (Saanich Room - Lower Level) 720 Douglas St, Victoria BC

Teachers