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Formed: 1974 Established: 1981

This page last updated:10/8/2011

Salt Spring Centre of Yoga

Salt Spring Island, British Columbia,

Canada

Inspired by master yogi Baba Hari Dass, the Salt Spring Centre of Yoga begun in 1981 is the oldest spiritual retreat centre on Canada's west coast. We run yoga retreats and yoga teacher training programs, and also rent our facility to like-minded groups. Almost all work done at the Centre is on a volunteer (karma yoga) basis and we have a large and popular Karma Yoga Service and Study program with three sessions each year. We have from 20 -50 residents during our nine month season and a small residential community of about five people from November through February.

We own 69 acres of arable land in the heart of scenic Salt Spring Island. Six acres are farmed organically and most of the produce goes to our kitchen for residents and guests. We have a small alternative school (K-6) and a wellness centre providing ayurvedic and other treatments.

We welcome applications for our Karma Yoga Service and Study program. For details of this and other opportunities to stay at the Centre (such as Yoga Teacher in Residence, facility rental, personal retreats, farm yogi) please see our website at www.saltspringcentre.com

Status: active

Website: http://www.saltspringcentre.com

Contact:

355 Blackburn Rd
Salt Spring Island, British Columbia V8K 2B8 Canada
Phone: 250-537-2326

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This page last updated:10/8/2011

Visitors Accepted

Visitor Process: Contact (250) 537-2326 yoga@saltspringcentre.com

Affiliations: Mount Madonna Center

Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:

Our community does not discriminate in regards to housing based on race/color, national origin, religion, sex/gender, family status (i.e. having children, not having children, or being pregnant), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, source of income, age, creed, personal appearance, political affiliation, HIV infection, military/veteran status, unfavorable military discharge, gender identity or expression, receiving public assistance, or being the victim of domestic abuse.

Population Members(adults and children): 20 Non-member Residents: -50 Open to new members: No Answer (potential new members come through our volunteer program)	Government Decision Making: Other (consensus except for core principles) Identified Leader: Yes Leadership Core Group: Yes	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Labor Contribution: Expected
Land and Buildings Rural Area: 69 acres (27.9 hectares) Land Owned By: Another form of Non-profit Number of Residences: 3	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 21-50% Share Community Meals: Nearly all meals Dietary Choice or Restrictions: We all share a common diet Dietary Practice: Vegetarian only Alcohol Use: Prohibited Tobacco Use: Prohibited	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: Yes Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Other (Yoga) Educational Style(s): Private school at the community

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