“Hatha Yoga is a method of preparing the system for spiritual awakening, but is is also a very important Science of Health.  Since ancient times it has been used by yogis and rishis for the releif and elimination of all kinds of diseases and defects.”

Swami Satyananda Saraswati

 

“My Weekly Yoga Classes tend to attract mature people who are looking for peace and knowledge as well as health.  They appreciate a seasoned teacher and a program that offers them a balanced approach to Yoga.  Each class includes breath work, guided imagery and relaxation techniques. There is a strong but gentle component of yoga postures with a foundation in yoga philosophy.”

“I offer two different Integrative Yoga Therapy Programs one for people with  DIABETES  and the other for those suffering from  ARTHRITIS  specifically”.

“There are two annual Spring Workshops offered, one for Teaching Yoga to Children  and the other a deepening of our understanding of Yoga Philosophy”

Both workshops are Yoga Alliance approved and you will receive continuing education credits for attending these as well as all of my regular yoga classes.

Sandra Sagarmurti Shotton  E- RYT 

History and Vision

Island Yoga Vista was established in Nanaimo in 1997, the first Yoga Studio in the area.  It was started with strong roots in Integrative Yoga Therapy and continues to grow and evolve with connections to The Bihar School of Yoga and to Vedanta. The studio becomes more simplified and refined  as its purpose becomes more specific and clear.

Many years ago Swami Satyananda Saraswati pronounced,“ Yoga is the culture of tomorrow and it will change the course of world events.”  Clearly in our time we have seen the mass acceptance and influence of Yoga worldwide.  I offer what I can to this movement by sharing Yoga, Ayurveda and Vastu Shastra. I make an effort to live as an example of the benefits of these practices.