4 Sustainable Canadian Yoga Brands for a More Ethical Practice
Back to the roots.
To ensure that your yoga routine supports your health—and that of the planet—check out these alternative, eco-friendly Canadian yoga brands.
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A Restorative Yoga Retreat on British Columbia’s Bowen Island
Nectar Yoga B&B.
Nectar Yoga’s retreat on Bowen Island feels less a quick zip into remote island wilderness (20 minutes from Horseshoe Bay in West Vancouver), and more a slow journey from civilization to a Tolkienesque vale a world away.
The Pathway to Zen in Laguna Beach Guides Visitors to Their Own Inner Artistic Peace
All is well.
Along with an artistic sensibility and possibly because of it, locals have a zest for healthy living that they satisfy in any number of ways, from attending free classes in natural outdoor settings to seeking five-star treatments in luxurious resorts.
Yasodhara Ashram, British Columbia
Finding the light.
Settled along Kootenay Bay, the Yasodhara Ashram offers self-reflection in an innovative temple by Patkau Architects, shaped like undulating waves.
Lululemon’s Original Store, Revamped
Kitsilano est. 1998.
The yogawear megabrand’s original Vancouver location gets a multi-level expansion.
How to Spend 48 Hours in Calgary
Rejuvenation and exploration.
From hiking and biking to dining and relaxing, Calgary has plenty to offer weekend visitors.
Four Western Canadian Yoga Retreats
Serene settings.
Add some variety to your practice by taking your downward dog beyond the conventional studio.
Pinnacle of India
Ananda in the Himalayas.
An inflatable Zodiac floats down the Ganges River, and the current is picking up. I raise my voice, asking my guide to repeat himself, my hands tightening around a paddle as whitewater rapids churn all around. “You need 10 lives to see India,” yells Mukesh Joshi, his voice barely audible.
