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.

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!

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

How long have you been practicing yoga? Answer:  53 years on and off How did you get started? What brought you to Iyengar Yoga? Answer:  When I was 21, I lived and worked in both England and Switzerland.  When I was in Zurich, I worked as an “Au pair” and was required to a learn the […]

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world[1] and Be the change that you wish to see in the world[2] were two of Margaret Lunam’s favourite quotes. Much like KYH’s marketing committee, Margaret Lunam, our benefactor had a vision and a passion to share Iyengar yoga with the community.  This week […]

I suppose yoga has threaded itself through my life since my early twenties, when I bought a copy of BKS Iyengar’s Light On Yoga. I marvelled at how his body was able to take on such amazing ‘contortions’. In those days (1970s) there were mostly hatha yoga classes available and there were no standards for […]

Have you ever tried to comb your hair using your left hand while you are right handed or vice versa? Or in yoga, have you tried to kick up with the non-dominant leg in ADHO MUKHA VRKSASANA (arm balance)? Do you feel that you don’t connect with that leg while the connection with the dominant […]