west coast retreat intensives
with
Ty Chandler & Sharoni Fixler
"Long, uninterrupted, alert practice is the firm foundation for restraining the fluctuations."
- yogasutra I.XIV
Join us on the West Coast of Vancouver Island in beautiful Sooke, BC.
The pleasant harbourside village provides a tranquil refuge from the bustle of city life.
registration & payment
Thank you for your interest in joining us! Registration is now open. Your space is secured when you submit your registration deposit.
choose your week(s)
Week 1: Restoration, Recuperation & Foundations
Monday, July 3 - Saturday, July 8, 2023
Restorative Practice
Helps counter the stresses of daily life by focusing on ease and relaxation. Postures are often practiced using props like bolsters, blankets and blocks to help students stay in postures comfortably.
Recuperative Practice
Moves the practitioner from deep relaxation through the postures that open the body, to progressively energizing poses. Revitalization is cultivated through sequences that remove strain and bring vibrancy.
Foundations Practice
An introduction to the Iyengar yoga principles of action and alignment. Addresses mobility, stability and strength.
Pranayama
The practice of controlling or conditioning the breath. Consists of techniques designed to gain awareness of the respiratory process while recognizing the connection between the breath, the mind and the emotions.
+For beginner students who wish to discover yoga or,
+Those with some experience in the Iyengar method
+Practitioners of other methods of yoga and who wish to know the Iyengar method
+Practitioners seeking deep recuperation and restoration
+Those who have stopped practicing for a while and wish to take it up again
Week 2: Level 2-3-4 Practice Intensive
Monday, July 10 - Saturday, July 15, 2023
Level 2-3-4 Practice
An opportunity for practitioners to work at their level, solidifying the foundation, going deeper and refining their practice.
Pranayama
The practice of controlling or conditioning the breath. Consists of techniques designed to gain awareness of the respiratory process while recognizing the connection between the breath, the mind and the emotions.
+Practitioners with more than 2 years of regular practice - Iyengar method
+Practitioners with a regular home practice who can hold sirsasana for 5 minutes with variations and sarvangasana for up to 10 minutes with variations
about this style of practice
This retreat format asks us to meet ourselves through sustained practice, sequenced to progressively open the body through concentrated effort and awareness. In the yoga sutras of Patanjali, it's explained that yoga practice should consist of effort or action, self study and surrender or letting go. He goes on by saying that practice should be for long periods of time, uninterrupted and practiced with love and respect. As yoga practitioners we all face starting, stopping, and restarting, irregularity and procrastination. In these practice intensives we aim to create daily structure, high quality Iyengar instruction and a supportive atmosphere and community.
This style of condensed practice gives time to consolidate what has been learned in technical study. It helps a practitioner break undesirable habits and establish positive ones. Through the process we face ourselves. We face challenges and we also unearth our sensitivity and our strength, our inspiration and appreciation through a committed journey.
With the focus being more on practicing rather than learning new techniques and collecting more points, one has the opportunity to be in a more meditative state. Being with like minded practitioners creates a supportive atmosphere to assist in going beyond where we go when practicing alone. And finally, we aim to cultivate love and respect in order to stay the course of a lifetime of practice.
about your teachers
TY CHANDLER
Ty has been studying yoga since the late 80s and brings her years of dedicated practice, precision and devotion to her teaching. Her vibrant, warm personality and generosity along with her focus and discipline bring light to her students and her community. Ty resides in Victoria where she studies, teaches and also serves on the PD and Teacher Training committee at the Iyengar Yoga Centre of Victoria. She is a long time student of Shirley Daventry French and continues her training by making trips to Pune to study with the Iyengars and to France to study with Corine and Faèq Biria. Ty serves on the PD board for the Iyengar Yoga Association of Canada and is a national assessor. Ty holds a Level 3 Iyengar yoga teaching certification.
SHARONI FIXLER
Sharoni is the founder and co-director of CIY. Beginning her third decade of practice and study, Sharoni took her first workshop with Faeq Biria in 2007, who profoundly inspired her in the subject. Sharoni has a Bachelor’s degree in philosophy. She completed teacher training with Margot Kitchen in 2009 and has also practiced locally with Norman Sjoman. Sharoni continues regular training with Corine and Faeq Biria and Jawahar Bangera. She has taken multiple trips to Pune, India, to study with the Iyengars and is an Assessor-In-Training for the Iyengar Yoga Association of Canada (IYAC) and served a term as Membership Chair. Sharoni brings intensity and heart to her classes and encourages dedication and insight. She holds a Level 3 Iyengar yoga teaching certification.
Lead me from the unreal to the real.
From the darkness of ignorance to the light of knowledge.
From the mortality of the body to the immortality of the Self.
AUM
Peace, Peace, Peace
pricing
Your space is secured when you submit your registration form and your registration deposit.
Final payment is due on or before June 1.Week 1: $1250 + gst
Week 2: $1250 + gstPromotions!
Early Bird Pricing on Until May 1 | Receive $50 off each week
Register for 2 weeks and receive $100 off your total. Use the promo code PLUS at the checkout. Can be combined with early bird pricing.*Participant cancellations up to 60 days are subject to a $100 CAD admin fee and within 60 days of the retreat are subject to waitlist availability and/or a $250 CAD admin fee.
*Pricing includes classes and listed meals.
