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Ganges Yoga Studio

Explore and discover healing practices of a physical and spiritual nature.

Located in beautiful Ganges, Salt Spring Island, BC, Ganges Yoga Studio offers classes in Yoga (Beginners, Intermediate, Mixed Levels, Seniors, Restorative), Zumba, Feldenkrais, Belly Dance and regular community events. The peaceful setting of the studio also serves as a rental space for corporate retreats, meetings and sacred ceromonies. Suitable for all occasions.

* Bright, spacious and fully equipped
* Large, central parking lot
* Ground level, easy wheelchair access
* 3 washrooms
* 1500 sq ft Practice space
* Mats, blocks, belts, bolsters, blankets, chairs, sandbags
* Great Yoga Wall with belts, bars and pelvic swings
* Music centre, ipod station
* Rolling, portable mirrors

11/02/2025

New class starting Wednesday!

Join Charlotte at lunchtime, 12:15 to be exact, for a dance inspired workout! Move, sweat and stretch in great company and leave feeling refreshed and revitalised!

Join us, you can sign up online or email us for more info. Link to class schedule in the bio.

See you there on Wednesday!

10/31/2025

Samhain blessings from my sacred space to yours.

Ever since I was a child, I have always celebrated the Sabbats, the eight festivals upon which the Wheel of the Year turns. These festivals always made sense to me, the honouring and recognition of Mother Nature and her seasons. Out of all 8 festivals, Samhain was the one that I always struggled to connect with the most. It is only this year, after 45 years of life, that I realise why. There is such a huge disparity between what “mainstream society” sees this holiday as representing and what it actually is. I never enjoyed the spooky side of this holiday, the horror films that would be played, the dressing up in scary costumes, none of that side ever resonated with me.

Samhain was never meant to be “spooky”; rather, it is the Celtic new year, acknowledging the move into the darker half of the year. It’s the time to commune with the ancestors, and seeing as all life is connected, this isn’t simply your bloodline, but all humans, plants and animals that have been before. It’s also about acknowledging all that have been born in this year, so that the birth, death and rebirth cycle is honoured. The one tiny habit of the celts, dressing up to ward off evil spirits, has turned into a billlion dollar industry, and that’s what I’ve always had a distaste for.

But sat here this morning, wide awake since 2:22am, with my cats on my lap, coffee in hand, and ceremonial candle lit, I truly connected with the pure energy of Samhain. And then I giggled to myself at the absurdity that this would be the holiday that I haven’t really resonated with, because it’s actually the ritual that I practice most days. I often thank those that have come before for their wisdom, both plant and animal (including humans in the animal kingdom category!), I often thank the circle of life. I often ask for guidance from those that have lived before, so that I may better serve the living.

So, in the true spirit of Samhain, may you have a blessed and prosperous new year, may you be well, may you be healthy, may good food make its way to your plate. May you be surrounded by love, light and laughter on this All Hallows’ Eve. Blessed be.

10/29/2025

Marnie’s practice on Thursday mornings hit such a sweet chord with a client that they reached out over email with the most beautiful testimonial that they wished to share. What are you doing tomorrow morning? Maybe consider joining this lovely lady for kundalini yoga and crystal bowls! Here’s what C had to say about this practice:

“Marnie’s Kundalini yoga class provides a combination of aerobic yoga, chanting, conscious breath, free movement and delicious relaxation. The 15 minute sound bath at the end of the class elevates that relaxation to the next level. With her vase of fresh flowers and welcoming heart, Marnie makes this practice accessible for complete beginners and fulfilling for seasoned yogis. I leave this class feeling energised, yet calm in my mind.”

10/28/2025

Why is Annabelle so happy? She’s happy because she’s launching her new…

Hatha Flow Class, Tuesdays at 5:30pm

Tomorrow at 5:30pm, and every Tuesday thereafter! As Annabelle says, “This new fun and flowy Hatha Yoga class is for all levels. I design my classes to be a little escape from the world where we enjoy some beautiful music, stretch our bodies, work up a little heat, and melt into divine bliss at the end. It’s everything the body and mind need for a little break and is always accompanied by intentionally designed playlists to help us float along with the flow of the class.”

Join Annabelle tomorrow as a drop-in, or use our new CommUNITY 10 class pass, which allows you to join all weekly classes for just $199. Just email luna for more details if you’re interested, or go to our website, link in bio.

See you tomorrow evening for some fun and flowy Hatha Yoga!

10/25/2025

There are still a few spaces left on tomorrow’s Samhain circle and sound bath.

Join us for a special cacao ceremony, breathwork, yoga, a guided meditation into the realm where ancestors can be contacted, and a sound bath to integrate the healing of the experience.

Sign up online or contact luna. Happy weekend!

10/20/2025

Saera has two spots left in her “Spinners of Fate” series starting this Tuesday, 7-9pm.

Have you ever wondered if your intention can help create a more positive future? Look no further! Come and join an amazing circle of likeminded spirits and create the energy in your life that aligns with your desires. Read more about Saera’s event on our events page, link in bio. See you there!

10/16/2025

Join us this Saturday at GYS for:

Ayurveda for Perimenopause and Beyond

Explore what it means to be a woman in transition through the lens of Ayurveda.

In this free 2-hour session, you will learn to interpret your body’s signals, and discover simple ways to restore balance with food, lifestyle, and your kitchen apothecary.

Take a moment to share with a circle of women, tune into your body’s needs, and support yourself in this powerful stage of life.

Muneera is an Ayurvedic Practitioner with over 20 years of experience, and a passion for helping women find their inner glow. She supports her clients through one-on-one coaching, and online group programs. She lives on traditional Coast Salish territories on Salt Spring Island and she’s so excited to meet you all this Saturday!

10/14/2025

It truly is the most aptly named holiday, Thanksgiving. We’ve spent the long weekend giving thanks for these beautiful mountains and lakes, and for our family, both human, canine and feline. Days have been filled with crisp mountain walks, snuggles with our fur babies, and lots of scrummy food.

I’m so thankful for this crazy gang, they keep me sane. They keep everything in perspective. Love really is all you need.

I wish so much love, light and laughter to all, near and far. Here’s hoping you all had a wonderful thanksgiving too. xx

09/30/2025

Today is Truth and Reconciliation Day, and my run this morning feels somber. The mists cling to the trails as if Mother Earth herself knows the importance of this day.

There was no holiday acknowledging the pain and suffering inflicted on the indigenous peoples of Canada when I was a child and I’m heartened that there is now, so that my children aren’t blinded by a flag and an anthem.

This holiday is a good first step, as acknowledging that change is needed is the first step towards change itself.

But this is more than just acknowledging what awful atrocities were done and continue to be done to the indigenous peoples of our land. To me, this day is also a potent reminder that the First Nations of each and every land worldwide have been shouting at us to recognise the sanctity of Mother Earth herself. That it’s not only our destruction of their culture that’s abhorrent, but the destruction of the planet upon which we all need to live. I usually stay out of these more political spheres, but this is too large a topic to ignore. For me, Truth and Reconciliation Day should also serve as a reminder that globally we are one species, and we are tearing each other apart for petty differences, all whilst destroying the only true mother we have, the earth beneath our feet. It’s time we wake up and listen to what the indigenous peoples have always said. We are not separate from nature but a part of it, and we need to start acting like a member of the symphony of life, instead of the conductor, lest we no longer be a member at all.

To the First Nations people of this beautiful land that I grew up on as a settler, you have my unwavering love, respect, and apology. You also have my vow that I will do my very best to tread lightly upon this soil, to tend it and shower it with love. You have my vow to respect your traditions, to heed your words of wisdom, and to ensure that your words are also heeded by my children, so that our children together can forge a new future of unity.

09/21/2025

I am so excited to welcome all of the lovely spirits to circle tomorrow afternoon, it is currently fully booked with a waiting list. These circles and events take a lot of pre-planning and it is beyond helpful to us practitioners to know numbers ahead of time, so thank you so much for your support in this regard.

Sadly, Jordan will no longer be offering Kirtan tomorrow evening, but there’s still time to get yourself to the studio TONIGHT for:

7pm Universal Dances of Peace with the amazing Laurie!

Join her and others in circle dances from around the world that promote positivity and healing from 7-9pm tonight!

We hope you’re all having an amazing autumn equinox weekend, namaste and happy Saturday!

09/19/2025

Wow!

This was an amazing email to get to kickstart the weekend! I am so honoured and grateful to whomever nominated all of us at Ganges Yoga Studio for the “Emerging Business Award” through The Salty Awards, wahooo!

I’ve accepted our nomination and sent off my reasons for why I feel we should be chosen as a finalist. I think we really do have such a unique and beautiful team business. All of us at GYS strive to help this community towards better health and wellness, whether it be through yoga, pilates, stretch, dance, sound, or some other modality, we all share a common passion and goal that aligns with Celeste’s original intentions for the space: to help others in this beautiful community. We carry that legacy forward in all we do at the studio.

And so, we kickstart our weekend of Autumn Equinox health and wellness events tonight with yin, acupuncture and sound, followed by universal dances of peace tomorrow evening, followed by a yoga circle and sound bath Sunday afternoon (which is fully booked now I’m afraid), and finishing the weekend off with Kirtan led by Jordan Loder.

From all of us at GYS, thank you for this nomination, it means a lot to be recognised in this way. Happy weekend and Happy Equinox!

09/17/2025

The list of offerings for this autumn equinox weekend includes an international travelling artist, Jordan Loder. Jordan will be performing this Sunday evening, joining his voice with yours in devotional kirtan.

Kirtan is a call and repeat style of song, where Jordan will sing and we the audience will sing back to him what he sang. The beautiful thing about kirtan is that it’s actually breathwork in disguise. The breath pattern is such that you’re exhaling for longer than you’re inhaling, so you’re calming your nervous system, whilst also engaging in a beautiful song of community and connection.

Join us this Sunday at 6pm, all are welcome!

Address

122 Lower Ganges Road
Salt Spring Island, BC
V8K2T3

Website

http://www.gangesyogastudio.com/

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