I am a very picky yogi. When I move to a city I tend to try many different studios and teachers. In my opinion, The Path Yoga Studio has the most experienced, knowledgeable, no nonesense, practical, safe yoga teachers in Vancouver. If you are interested in going deep with your practice, this is the place. Swan is incredibly wise and kind, and I highly recommend her mindfulness meditation classes as well as her active classes. All the teachers here are well trained and authentic, and the restorative classes are by far and away the most profound relaxation experience I've had in Vancouver, and anywhere for that matter. The little touches of placing eye pillows in your hands to weight them and encourage them to release tension accumulated throughout the day, to putting sandbags on your feet in legs up the wall pose or on your hips (done respectfully and with permission) to facilitate grounding allow the body to surrender that much more fully. If you have insomnia, psychosomatic health concerns, or are interested in preventative wellness, seek out these restorative classes.
The attention to detail, and the way you are treated from the moment you step in the door, makes it obvious that this is a place where the dharma is not just an idea but a practice. If you are feeling run down by the demands of the city, come here to slow down, connect, and feel uplifted by kindness and care. read more