Canada is not only the famous country for fishing and skiing, but also the perfect destination for yoga retreats. Several finest yoga retreats centers across Canada recognize yoga philosophy and offer dedicated yoga retreats to their guests. Therefore, you can enjoy having yoga retreats to its fullest. Followings are some interesting yoga retreats centers for your consideration.

Yasodhara Ashram

Retreat in the mountains of southeastern British Columbia, Yasodhara Ashram was found in 1962 by Swami Sivananda Radha. Swami Radhananda, Radha’s successor, continues the tradition of compromising ancient and modern perspectives. The serene setting and ample natural beauty at Yasodhara Ashram encourage spiritual practices that bring quality to every aspect of life.

With a focus on yoga as more than shallow physical exercise, Yasodhara Ashram ensures yoga retreats students are not distracted, but remain concentrated on thinking, reading walking, and breathing. The basis of all yoga retreats courses at Yasodhara Ashram is Kundalini Yoga. Nevertheless, there are other styles of yoga available for students to enjoy during yoga retreats, select from a variety of yoga practices: Hatha Yoga, dream yoga, mantra yoga and the divine light invocation.

During yoga retreats at Yasodhara Ashram, guests are expected to spend two hours for Karma Yoga - or selfless service - to the local community. The activities include harvesting vegetables and fruit, helping in the kitchen or sweeping the temple. The deck overlooking the lake is a place for mealtime. Healthy meals or vegetarian dishes are always available using the produce from organic garden of the ashram.

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Shanti Yoga Retreat

Located in beautiful Prince Edward County, 2.5 hours east of Toronto, Shanti Yoga Retreat’s comforting and welcoming energy provides the perfect atmosphere for guests to relax by the wood stove, curl up with a book and connect with kindred spirits. By day, breathe the country fresh air and enjoy the purity of nature as you make your way through the forest to the Adolphus Reach waterfront. You may also choose to relax waterside on a deck or stroll along the lonely pebble shoreline and take in one of the breathtaking sunsets.

Regularly scheduled weekend yoga retreats, Shanti Yoga Retreat offers guests 4 yoga retreats classes and yoga theory, afternoon meditations, silent walks and evening satsang. Students will gain a new perspective on yoga practice. You will learn yogic approaches and techniques which, when applied, can initiate a transformational effect in your life. These yoga retreats weekends are fit for all those drawn to learn more about the path of spiritual growth.

During your yoga retreats at Shanti, your body and mind will be nourished with sumptuous and nutritious meals. Vegetarian meals prepared by fun loving chef are a feast for your eyes and a delight to your taste buds. The kitchen at Shanti Yoga Retreat uses locally grown organic produce as much as possible, as well as organic herbs and vegetables from the garden.

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You will be satisfied in every moment of yoga retreats vacation in Canada. This is a country that should not miss for such amazing yoga retreats.