WORKSHOPS
At One Yoga Vancouver we are passionate about Yoga education. We want our students to be inspired to learn and grow continuously. We are proud to offer high-quality workshops to help student’s connect more deeply with their practice.
Please take a look at our upcoming offerings listed below :)
YOGA WITH SRI SHUBHA
4-Week Online Session Starting June 15th postponed 1 week: starting June 22nd
Join the One Yoga Community online to learn from Sri Shubha, daughter of Sri T Krishnamacharya. As his youngest daughter, she studied with him for decades from childhood onwards. Sri Shubha has also been teaching for over 50 years. Her style is definitely not common in today’s Yoga landscape, it is authentic and illuminating. This is definitely an opportunity you will not want to miss.
SATURDAY SOCIAL CLUB: A wellness inspired social meetup group :)
Get outside, move your body, and spend your Saturday morning connecting with nature and community.
Saturday Social Club is a monthly outdoor gathering designed to bring people together through movement, mindfulness, creativity, and meaningful connection. Whether you come with friends or arrive on your own, you'll find a welcoming space to slow down, meet new people, and enjoy a beautiful morning in Stanley Park.
The first experience includes:
All-levels outdoor yoga
Savasana Soundscape (singing bowls)
Guided breathwork
Coffee & fresh snacks
Open Studio with watercolours and creative supplies
Social time and community connection
Scenic walk through Stanley Park
Optional ocean dip
Curated goodie bag
Schedule
8:30 AM – Meet & Welcome
9:00–10:00 AM – Yoga + Savasana Soundscape
10:00–10:15 AM – Guided Breathwork
10:15–11:15 AM – Coffee, Snacks, Open Studio & Social Time
11:15 AM onward – Scenic Walk to the Beach + Optional Ocean Dip
2026 Dates
July 18 Vancouver
August 15 Vancouver
September 5 Vancouver
Investment: $40
Come for the yoga. Stay for the conversations. Leave feeling refreshed, inspired, and connected.
All levels are welcome. We can't wait to spend the morning with you.
UNLOCKING ASANA: Alignment, Support & Confidence
A Hands-On Workshop with Val Petrich
This hands-on workshop is an invitation to deepen your experience of asana through precise alignment, skilled guidance, and the intelligent use of props.
Working with key postures from the classical syllabus, you’ll be supported in approaching more challenging poses with clarity, safety, and confidence—discovering new possibilities within your practice.
Through individualized adjustments and thoughtful instruction, the workshop will explore:
alignment and structural integrity in asana
how to use props to support access and progression in therapeutic and non-therapeutic practice
therapeutic applications and key precautions
techniques to safely deepen your own practice and support others
This is an opportunity to move beyond surface-level engagement with postures and develop a more refined, informed, and embodied approach to asana.
Who This Is For
This workshop is ideal for yoga teachers, trainees, and dedicated students who are looking to deepen their understanding of asana and refine their practice under the guidance of an experienced teacher.
About Val Petrich
Val Petrich brings over 50 years of personal practice and more than 40 years of teaching experience, having guided thousands of students worldwide. Rooted in the Iyengar tradition, her teaching is known for its clarity, precision, and depth.
She is a true embodiment of a life of practice—offering guidance with warmth, sincerity, and an unwavering commitment to supporting each student’s growth.
Investment
Saturday, August 22nd 2-6pm
$80 | $65 early rate before August 1st
Spots are limited. Registration is now open.
Effort to Effortless – A Yoga Intensive with Ranjit Nekhar
Saturday, September 12 2pm – 5:30 PM 3.5 hours
Overview
This intensive workshop invites you beyond simply performing poses into a more intelligent, sustainable, and effortless practice. Combining asana biomechanics, breathwork, and pranayama, you'll discover how to move with greater clarity, efficiency, and ease—whether you're a beginner or an experienced practitioner.
The workshop concludes with guided integration and shared reflection to deepen awareness and meaningful connection with fellow practitioners.
What You'll Learn
Asana & Biomechanics
Joint preparation and activation
Strength vs. flexibility awareness
Progressive sequencing: hip openers → backbends → inversion pathways
Individual alignment refinements and practical adjustments
Breathwork & Pranayama
Breath awareness under load
Simple, practical pranayama techniques
Integrating breath into challenging postures
Integration & Connection
Guided reflection and personal inquiry
Space to share insights and experiences
About Ranjit Nekhar
Ranjit brings years of dedicated teaching, personal practice, and interdisciplinary study to every class. His approach blends biomechanics, traditional yoga philosophy, pranayama, and mindful movement in a way that is accessible, grounded, and deeply experiential.
Joining us from Hong Kong, Ranjit's intention is clear: to help students cultivate a practice that feels both strong and effortless—on and off the mat. Whether working with beginners, dedicated practitioners, or teachers, he guides students toward understanding how to move with intelligence and ease, rather than simply "doing" the poses.
Investment
Early Bird: $55 CAD
Full Investment: $70 CAD
PRANAYAMA: Breath as Medicine with DANI BEAR (HÉBERT)
An 8-Hour Training for Teachers, Therapists & Facilitators
Pranayama is more than breath control—it is a direct pathway to the nervous system, the mind, and the subtle body. When applied skillfully, it becomes a powerful tool for cultivating emotional regulation, mental clarity, and inner steadiness. It also supports physical health as an effective internal cleansing practice, enhancing vitality and overall wellbeing.
This immersive 8-hour training explores pranayama through the lens of the classical teachings of the Krishnamacharya lineage, as transmitted through Sri Shubha, Srivatsa Ramaswami, and Dr. Ganesh Mohan. We will also examine pranayama within the broader context of the 8-limbed system of Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, offering insight into its role and purpose within a complete yoga practice. Blending traditional yogic wisdom with modern scientific understanding, this training offers a grounded and experiential approach to breath as medicine.
What to Expect
• Foundational principles of pranayama within the 8-limb system
• The relationship between breath, the nervous system, and mental health
• Core pranayama techniques and their safe, effective application
• How to adapt and prescribe breath practices for different individuals and needs
• The integration of chanting, gentle preparatory asana, and meditation
What You’ll Receive
• 8 hours of Sri T Krishnamacharya lineage-based training
• Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Credits (YACEP)
• Certificate of Completion from One Yoga
• Guided practices and integration tools for personal and professional application
Details
This training is designed for yoga teachers, therapists, counsellors, and dedicated practitioners seeking a deeper, more therapeutic understanding of pranayama.
Investment
$275 before August 15 $325 after (discount automatically applied at checkout).
Online and in-person.
September 19th 2-6pm + September 20th 1-5pm
YOGA AND THE NERVOUS SYSTEM with GARTH MCLEAN
Discover How Yoga Transforms Neurological Health
Your nervous system shapes everything you do—from movement and sensation to emotion and resilience. Yet when facing neurological challenges or movement restrictions, we often focus solely on symptom relief without understanding the deeper potential for healing.
This 12.5-hour weekend intensive explores how yoga directly supports nervous system regulation and neurological health. Led by internationally recognized expert Garth McLean, participants learn practical, individually-scaled techniques that can profoundly transform both body and mind.
What You'll Learn
Whether you're managing MS, Parkinson's, post-stroke recovery, cerebral palsy, or simply seeking to deepen your practice, this workshop offers:
Therapeutic yoga applications for neurological conditions and movement restrictions
Practical techniques for nervous system regulation and balance
Integration of yoga philosophy with somatic practice
Methods to develop personal resilience and emotional well-being
Knowledge applicable to your own healing journey or teaching practice
A deeper understanding of Self-study (svadhyaya kosha) and its transformative potential
Who Should Attend
This workshop is open to all yoga practitioners, students, and teachers. It's particularly valuable for individuals living with neurological conditions, as well as yoga teachers and wellness professionals seeking specialized therapeutic training.
About Your Instructor: Garth McLean
Garth is a Senior Level Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher (CIYT Level 3), Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT), and Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT 500) with Yoga Alliance. He is an Approved Professional Development Provider with the International Association of Yoga Therapists and author of Yoga and Multiple Sclerosis: A Practical Guide for People with MS and Yoga Teachers (Singing Dragon Books, 2020).
An internationally renowned teacher, Garth has presented at the World Yoga Festival and the International Association of Yoga Therapists Symposium. He teaches yoga intensives and workshops across Europe, South America, Asia, Africa, and Australia, and serves on the faculty of AnuYoga (Tel Aviv) and the advisory board of the Iyengar Yoga Therapeutics group in Los Angeles.
What truly sets Garth apart is his lived experience. Diagnosed with MS in 1996, he has successfully managed his condition through a dedicated daily practice of Iyengar Yoga. His personal journey navigating neurological challenges informs every workshop he teaches, offering participants the wisdom of someone who walks this path.
Workshop Schedule
Friday, November 20 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Saturday, November 21 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Sunday, November 22 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Investment
Early Bird: $225 (through November 1st) Regular: $300 (after November 1st)
This 12.5-hour workshop counts toward the 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training program.
Register Now
Ready to transform your understanding of the nervous system? [Register Here]
Questions? Contact us at info@oneyogavan.com
25-Hour Restorative Yoga Teacher Training with Val Petrich
This training offers a valuable insight into how yoga effectively treats the symptoms associated with common physical ailments and specific mental health concerns of today.
Methods are drawn from the Iyengar system of restorative poses, Savasana and Nidra practices, the 12 steps of recovery and the 8 limbs of Ashtanga Yoga (not the Vinyasa method). You will learn how to observe bodies and their limitations how to set up prop intensive poses 24 syllabus restorative poses guide your students to evoke their relaxation response how to teach the use of mantra to quiet the mind how to teach refined pranayama techniques simple and effective meditation techniques assigning your student/client homework practice.
This training is also ideal for psychologists, addiction counsellors, therapists and health care workers who have a solid foundation in yoga postures. Can be included in the 300 Hour program or as a stand-alone training.
Manual provided.
$575 or $475 before Dec 1st. Dates: January 7-10th 6 hours/ day.
Yoga for Youth Method™ Teacher Training
25-Hour Certification | February 19–21, 2027 (Tentative Dates)
Embody Your Practice. Transform Young Lives.
Today's children and youth are facing unprecedented levels of stress, anxiety, and disconnection. More than ever, they need tools to help them regulate their nervous systems, build resilience, and thrive.
If yoga has transformed your own life, imagine the impact it could have on the next generation.
Join Kristine Divall, founder and curriculum creator of the Yoga for Youth Method™, for a comprehensive 25-hour training designed for yoga teachers, educators, counselors, therapists, and anyone passionate about supporting young people through yoga and mindfulness.
Since 2008, Yoga for Youth has been bringing evidence-informed yoga, breathwork, and mindfulness into schools and communities through a proven, relationship-based approach.
What You'll Learn
Teaching yoga safely and effectively to children and teens
Child and youth development
Trauma-sensitive and inclusive teaching practices
Yoga philosophy for modern youth
Class planning, sequencing, and practice teaching
Strategies for bringing yoga into schools and community settings
This experiential training includes yoga practice, lectures, hands-on workshops, guided reflection, and practice teaching with supportive feedback.
By the end of the weekend, you'll feel confident and inspired to offer engaging, accessible, and transformative yoga experiences for youth in schools, studios, and community spaces.
Investment
Regular: $575
Early Bird: $475
Scholarship Rate: $300
Schedule
Friday: 3 hours
Saturday: 8.5 hours
Sunday: 8.5 hours
Independent Practice: 5 hours
Total: 25 Hours