MA Wellness and Yoga

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08/19/2026

✨ What can happen after you say yes to Yoga Teacher Training? Meet MĀ alumna, Per Sekhon. ✨

Per and our owner, Sarada, were friends and neighbours when Sarada encouraged her to come to MĀ. Per received a scholarship to complete her 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training with our Winter 2022 cohort. Saying yes to the opportunity started a new chapter in Per’s life.

Today, Per teaches yoga to students and athletes at the University of Victoria, creating the kind of welcoming and inclusive yoga space she had once been searching for herself.

Alongside her teaching, Per is a social worker, learning design specialist and facilitator who has worked with the Federal Government of Canada for more than 20 years. She also serves as MĀ’s BIPOC Liaison, helping members of our community feel heard, seen and supported.

Per’s story is a reminder that Yoga Teacher Training can lead to so much more than teaching a class. It can deepen your practice, build your confidence, connect you with community and open doors you may not have imagined for yourself.

We’re so proud of you, Per! Thank you for showing us what can happen when you give yourself the opportunity to go deeper. ✨

Could Yoga Teacher Training be the beginning of your next chapter?

Let’s share some love with Per Sekhon 🙌

✨ Sound Journey with Ocian Ward ✨Join us this Sunday for a deeply restorative evening of sound, reflection and rest. All...
08/18/2026

✨ Sound Journey with Ocian Ward ✨

Join us this Sunday for a deeply restorative evening of sound, reflection and rest. Allow the vibrations of crystal lyre, singing bowls, steel drum and Ocian’s medicine songs to soothe the nervous system and guide you into deep relaxation.

Sunday, August 23
7:30–8:30 PM
SKY Studio
Investment: $33

Bring blankets and cushions, wear comfortable clothing and prepare to cocoon on your mat. You’re also welcome to bring a water bottle and journal.

Space is limited. Book through the MĀ app 🤎

Join our next upcoming 200 hour Yoga Teacher Traning! Our Yoga Alliance–certified 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training is an i...
08/17/2026

Join our next upcoming 200 hour Yoga Teacher Traning!

Our Yoga Alliance–certified 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training is an immersive journey into the heart of yoga—grounded in authentic teachings and designed to support both personal transformation and practical teaching skills.

Led by experienced faculty in downtown Victoria, BC, the training includes:

• Vinyasa yoga certification
• Āsana and teaching methodology
• Functional anatomy and physiology
• Meditation and pranayama
• Yoga history and philosophy
• Patañjali’s Yoga Sūtras and the Bhagavad Gītā
• Sanskrit, chanting and mantra
• Ayurvedic principles
• Trauma-informed language and teaching
• Personal development and daily sādhana
• Guided practicum and hands-on teaching experience

Through practice, self-reflection and supportive feedback, you’ll develop the knowledge, confidence and skills to lead safe, meaningful yoga classes—while deepening your own relationship with yoga.

Whether you feel called to teach or simply want to enrich your personal practice, this program welcomes you.

FACULTY

Katyanna Ryan
History, meditation, philosophy, āsana, teaching methodology and practicum

Sarada Pranav
Ayurveda, philosophy, Sanskrit and teaching assistance

Carley de Goede, E-RYT 500
Hands-on assists and trauma-informed language

Carrie Watkins, ND, E-RYT 500
Anatomy and physiology

SCHEDULE

September 26–December 13

Weekly practice:
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00–8:00 am

Selected weekends:
Saturdays and Sundays, 9:30 am–5:00 pm

September 26–27
October 3–4
October 17–18
October 24–25
October 31–November 1
November 7–8
November 14–15
November 21–22
November 28–29
December 5–6
December 12–13

Investment: $3,000 + GST
Payment plans are available.

Partial scholarships are available for South Asian, BIPOC and trans students.

Ready to begin? Send us a DM or visit the link in our bio to learn more and apply

Sarada Pranav Charles De Goede Herlaar Carrie Watkins

08/16/2026

That’s a wrap on the most magical 10 days in Kenya and Tanzania. The magic is simply beyond words.

We were reflecting during our closing circle what a time warp retreats can be. Though you are only with each other a short period of time, the experience of being new somewhere together and living all the highs and lows can form lifelong bonds.

I am totally blown away by what I have seen and experienced here in these amazing places. The natural world bellows out of every corner of every landscape. Truly a dream come true!

Throat Chakra Workshop with Naad Yogi Gurnimit SinghNaad Yogi Gurnimit Singh The throat chakra is the sacred gateway of ...
08/10/2026

Throat Chakra Workshop with Naad Yogi Gurnimit Singh
Naad Yogi Gurnimit Singh

The throat chakra is the sacred gateway of expression—where truth, creativity, and the voice of the soul flow. In this workshop, Naad Yogi Gurnimit Singh guides you through sound as a powerful healing modality to release blocks, awaken resonance, and expand into your authentic voice.

Through a combination of breath practices, sacred chants, and kriyas, you will be supported in activating and healing your throat chakra. Together, we will enter a space of safety and reverence, where your voice is not only welcomed but celebrated.

This is more than a workshop—it is a sacred journey into reclaiming the freedom of your expression, creating harmony between your inner truth and outer voice. You will leave with practical tools, inspired practices, and a deeper connection to your voice as a channel of healing, creativity, and divine alignment.

The intention of this gathering is to cultivate safety, empowerment, and liberation within your voice—so that your words, your song, and your silence can reflect the fullness of your soul.

Saturday, August 22nd

1-3 pm

$55

Congratulations to our newest group of YTT grads!It was so wonderful to work with these budding teachers. They really sh...
08/08/2026

Congratulations to our newest group of YTT grads!

It was so wonderful to work with these budding teachers. They really showed up!

These intensive programs take place during the summer months. It can be a difficult time to find commitment and dedication as the days are long and inviting the spirit of adventure.

Self discovery is its own adventure and the rewards of learning these practices go beyond what you can imagine.

These students made us so proud. Now, go light up the world!

Our next extended yoga teacher training program starts September 26th-December 13th along with our internship program! There are spaces in both ❤️ Sarada Pranav Charles De Goede Herlaar Carrie Watkins

08/07/2026

Day 1 of our Retreat in Africa and here are some of the highlights from the day! We are feeling so grateful for everything that has led us here. This beautiful country, the wild creatures that roam it, and the gift of being together in this time and space. Tomorrow we embark to the Masai Mara!

Kirtan with Naad Yogi Gurnimit Singh Naad Yogi Gurnimit Singh Naad Yogi Gurnimit Singh’s Kirtan Ceremony is an immersive...
08/07/2026

Kirtan with Naad Yogi Gurnimit Singh Naad Yogi Gurnimit Singh

Naad Yogi Gurnimit Singh’s Kirtan Ceremony is an immersive journey into the heart of sound, devotion, and sacred remembrance. Through the weaving of ancient chants, mantra, breathwork, and practices of intentional release, this ceremony becomes a living prayer—an offering of sound as medicine.
Held in deep reverence, the space invites participants to honour the threads of ancestral healing while opening into the resonance of the present moment. Guided by the vibrations of kirtan, you are invited to enter a meditative state where sound dissolves the boundaries of the mind, allowing the soul’s essence to shine forth.

This is not simply a musical gathering, but a spiritual immersion—a temple of vibration where voices unite, hearts soften, and the Divine is felt within and all around. Through sound, silence, and stillness, we reconnect with our true nature, with each other, and with the sacred path that calls us home.

Come as you are, and be carried into a space of devotion, healing, and inner awakening.

Naad Yogi Gurnimit Singh is a third-generation kirtan singer, teacher, and guide rooted in the ancient traditions of sound and bhakti. Born in Chandigarh, India, and now based in Vancouver, Canada, he carries the lineage of Indian classical music and the wisdom of the throat chakra into his offerings. Through kirtan, mantra, and deep meditative practices, Gurnimit creates sacred spaces for healing, self-discovery, and community connection. His path is dedicated to inclusivity, honoring all identities, and transmitting the medicine of sound with devotion and love.

Friday, August 21st 7:30 pm-9:30 pm Earth Studio

Invstment $25

Meet Fathima Irshad — Postnatal Care Practitioner We’re so excited to welcome Fathima to the MĀ community!With a Bachelo...
08/04/2026

Meet Fathima Irshad — Postnatal Care Practitioner

We’re so excited to welcome Fathima to the MĀ community!

With a Bachelor’s degree in Ayurveda (BAMS) and advanced training in Maternal and Women’s Wellness, Fathima offers holistic, personalized support for mothers navigating the postpartum journey.

Her approach combines Ayurvedic wisdom with modern maternal health to support postpartum recovery, nourishment, balance, and overall well-being.

We’re honoured to have her bring her passion for maternal wellness to MĀ.

Book your appointment with Fathima through the link in our bio.

WomensWellness

07/31/2026

✨ 40-Hour Hands-On Assists for Yoga Teachers ✨

With Katyanna Ryan & Sarah Cutfield Sarah Cutfield 🌊

Take your teaching to the next level with this immersive 40-hour training designed for certified yoga teachers and YTT students.

Learn to:
🤲 Offer safe, confident, and effective hands-on assists
🧘 Deepen your understanding of alignment, anatomy, and biomechanics
💬 Refine verbal cueing and communication
🪷 Integrate assists seamlessly into Hatha and Vinyasa classes
🌿 Navigate consent, boundaries, and ethical touch
✨ Build confidence through extensive hands-on practice and feedback

This course includes a supervised practicum and counts as 40 hours toward MĀ’s 300-Hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training.

📅 September 12–13 & 19–20
🕤 9:30 AM–5:30 PM
💲 Investment: $700

Whether you’re newly certified or an experienced teacher, this training will transform the way you support your students.

Spaces are limited. Register today! 🤍

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539 Herald Street
Victoria, BC
V8W1S5

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+12508800553

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