Spotlight on Barb Frim
I began my Yoga journey in 2015 at the suggestion of a coworker. I needed an outlet to calm my mind and body. Thanks to my Director, I began Meditation around the same time through a City wellness program. I was recognized as one of the top 10 studio attendees at Queen Street Yoga each […]
Courage on the Yoga Path by Melissa Perehudoff
The yogic principle of ahimsa is traditionally translated as non-harming but could also be translated as love. On and off the yoga mat, love or non-harming of self comes first.
Spotlight on Brendon Lumgair by Janice Loukras
The yogic principle of ahimsa is traditionally translated as non-harming but could also be translated as love. On and off the yoga mat, love or non-harming of self comes first.
The ABC’s of Yoga – Back to School edition by Tracy Forsyth
For a lot of us, September means back to school for our children and grandchildren or memories of our own back to school days. September is a month for fresh starts and new beginnings, which had me thinking about yoga in relation to the upcoming school year.
As you read on, I ask you to do a little “homework” and give us some feedback on your ABC experience of yoga. Happy Practicing!
New Year – New Beginning by Phofi McCullough
2023 has come with a lot of changes at Kelowna Yoga House. Covid-19 has become more mellow and allows us to come out of our house and meet in person at the studio. The January Open House brought old and new students into the studio and WHAT A REUNION WE HAD! An amazing gathering! Joy […]
Presidents Rapport April 2022
I am pleased to report on the Society’s progress to date on the Strategic Planning Initiative that began in the fall of 2021. A Strategic Planning Committee was struck, and met three times with the goal of moving to a Society that is financially secure and able to meet the mandate of sharing the gift […]
Reflections on my experience as a student, volunteer, board member Dianne Kapty
It is with pleasure that I reflect on my history with KYH as we prepare to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the studio on St. Paul Street. I did not have the pleasure of meeting Margaret Lunam, as she had moved on to the next phase of her life by the time I came on […]
KYH Teacher spotlight: Interview with Tracy Forsythe
I am Tracy Forsythe, a teacher here at Kelowna Yoga House. For those who do not know me, I am a Mom of three, a Grandma to four wonderful little ones, a wife, daughter, sister, friend, a lifelong student of yoga and a person living with Scleroderma. I was diagnosed with Scleroderma, a chronic and […]
KYH Teacher spotlight: Interview with Melissa Perehudoff
What has yoga done for you as a person? I have been practicing Iyengar yoga for 30 years. Yoga has helped me develop the qualities of courage, compassion, discipline, freedom, strength and joy. Yoga has provided me with a way to connect with myself and discover who Melissa is. It has also given me the […]
Celebrating 20 years – interview with Heather MacNaughton
As Kelowna Yoga House approaches its 20th anniversary we would like to celebrate all of our super volunteers and all those who keep KYH operating, including our students, teachers, board members and all past and present volunteers. A big thank you to Heather MacNaughton for her enthusiasm, support and service to Kelowna Yoga House during […]