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Summer is a time of renewal, growth, and vibrant energy. As nature flourishes, it presents an ideal moment…

It’s time to come together and celebrate the incredible journey we shared at the Vancouver School of Healing…

Are you ready to kickstart a transformative journey toward personal and professional growth in 2024? Our upcoming information…

At VSOHA, we invite you to step onto the path of becoming a proficient Yoga Teacher or Yoga…

In our modern world, the mounting concern of stress has cast a spotlight on the importance of nurturing…

Embarking on a journey to become a bodywork therapist is an exciting and fulfilling career path. If you’re…

We all have preconceived ideas – ideas about who we are, what we are good at, and how…

We are very pleased to invite you to our one-of-a-kind Yoga Workshop organized by the Vancouver School of Healing…

While the practice of yoga has been around for thousands of years, it has never been more popular…

Due to the physical nature of bodywork, mastering it requires plenty of practical experience. At the Vancouver School…

Creating a yoga sequence is an essential part of the role of an instructor following yoga teacher training.…

Are you looking to take your passion for yoga to new heights and deepen your own understanding of…

A holistic approach to Bodywork Therapy is a comprehensive approach that takes into account the whole person–both mind…

One of the beauties of yoga therapy school is the variety of avenues you can pursue following graduation.…

The Bodywork Therapy course at VSOHA is not only focused on giving you a top-quality holistic massage and…

Affirmations are positive statements that can help individuals overcome negative thinking patterns. Addressing these tendencies can result in…

Yoga teacher training not only offers a path to an engaging and rewarding career. It also gives you…

Integrative Bodywork is about whole-person healing. It takes the techniques of Bodywork Therapy and applies them to achieve…

If you’re looking to move forward in your journey as a yoga instructor and delve deeper into the…

Earning a yoga therapy certification is a great way to empower both yourself and your clients. The Vancouver…

There are so many options for yoga teacher training in today’s world, making it hard to know what…

The Bodywork Therapy program at VSOHA offers career-focused training for individuals to learn techniques in bodywork and massage.…

Yoga therapy is a dynamic and rewarding career that can take you to a variety of settings across…

In today’s world, stress has become an increasing concern of modern life. With growing awareness of the link…

Bodywork therapy is known to have many benefits, providing clients with pain and stress relief. Many clients seek…

Yoga therapy is considered to be a type of mind-body treatment that focuses on physical, mental, and spiritual…

Bodywork training offers students therapeutic techniques that cover multiple disciplines, providing them with a strong foundation and a…

It may come as no surprise that yoga and meditation are flourishing disciplines in today’s society. Despite being…

Bodywork Therapy has many benefits for the body and mind. It promotes healing through revitalization and relaxation, improved…

Bodywork therapy training can offer many benefits and teach you skills that can serve you well upon graduation.…

As we continue to navigate 2021 in the wake of the global pandemic, it’s a pretty fair statement…

VSOHA has some spectacular new things in store for our healing arts community! We will be expanding our continuing education offerings by introducing two online courses, and two brand new classes on campus!

Anaïs Ribeyre is an international student in the full-time bodywork therapy program at VSOHA. Anaïs is no stranger…

The pelvic floor muscles (pelvic diaphragm) play a crucial role in the function of your bladder, bowel, sexual…

Stefanny Lowey always enjoyed massage and was curious about pursuing it as a career but was unsure of…

Article by Rebekka Walker Meditation is quickly becoming one of the most popular complementary therapies for reducing stress,…

Glynnis Osher’s trademark Wellbranding Workshop will be offered at VSOHA for the first time this spring. The workshop…

Prem Kaur, scholarship student in the 240-hour Yoga Teacher Training shares her thoughts on the program ahead of…

Sarah Gover has just returned from her second summer working at the Nimmo Bay Wilderness Resort in the…

Yoga Therapy for B-Boys Nikki Ying, Yoga Therapist in-training, is currently investigating the movement demands of B-Boys. She…

Meet VSOHA Faculty Member Nancy Gouge! When Nancy moved from California to BC for her husband’s work, she…

VSOHA is delighted to announce four new courses in the Yoga Therapy faculty starting in February 2020. Understanding…

The Power of Touch Student Story on Rose Ryan, current student in the full-time Bodywork Therapy Program at…

Amanda Kingsmith has joined the faculty of VSOHA’s 300 hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) program to teach…

After graduating from VSOHA’s Bodywork Therapy program, Danelle Ross made a promise to herself. “I decided for that…

Janet Haigh - Student Story After a 28-year global career as a high school English literature teacher, Janet…

Glynnis Osher is one of the longest serving faculty members at VSOHA. She teaches Aromatherapy, Indian Head Massage…

Chantal Russell reflects on her experience with Prenatal Yoga. My interest in prenatal yoga began a few years…

Story by Dana Keller. Before I properly begin, I feel that I need to apologize for the title.…

VSOHA has received accreditation by the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT) for the 800-hour Yoga Therapy Certification…

Hello again! In my previous two blog posts I answered Why take an aromatherapy course, and How to…

Jai Singh moved to Canada three years ago from India where he was a practicing dentist. He soon…

How you work your way through an online course – or any course for that matter – will…

New avenues in medical science have brought fascia into the awareness of the mainstream sports world, uncovering the…

Guest Blog Post - Dana Keller What are your favourite scents; what memories do they evoke for you?…

Yoga teacher training is not just for aspiring yoga teachers. It’s also for people that want to find…

After a simultaneously rewarding and stressful decade fulfilling a dream of working as a software developer, Lorenzo de…

Jennifer Kong said she started implementing some small changes in her life after learning about Ayurveda in the…

Natalka Latko graduated from the full-time Bodywork Therapy Program at the end of January 2019. “I’m overwhelmed. There’s…

After having two kids, Émilie Jean-Ruel experienced a dramatic shift in perspective. Holding a Bachelor of Commerce, and…

We are excited to announce a new program at VSOHA: Restorative Yoga Teacher Training! This 20-hour Yoga Alliance…

Over the years, Kirsten Johansson has learned to equip herself with some useful mindfulness strategies to survive the…

Taucha Gretzinger came to the Vancouver School of Healing Arts looking for a career shift. A student in…

For Misty Misener, choosing to study Bodywork Therapy at the Vancouver School of Healing Arts (VSOHA) was about…

Guest Blog Post by Aliyah Kaye It is well established already that doing yoga offers plenty of benefits,…

Members of the public can now experience the healing power of Yoga Therapy at our Student Clinic !…

As Andrea Watson reflects on her time studying Bodywork Therapy and where it has taken her in the…

Since publishing this article, Lynda has completed the 800 hour Yoga Therapy Certification Program & is a Certified Yoga…

For many people, especially students, September can bring with it a frenetic change of pace. Summer holidays are…

After traveling through South East Asia for two months, Jessica Binnie decided to take a weekend introductory massage…

Chelsea Cleeton has changed the way she looks at pain, sickness and injury since studying the 300-hour Yoga…

“Part of why I wanted to get certified was to push myself spiritually and mentally, but also to work on the insecurity inside me saying ‘I’m not articulate and I can’t teach’” – Melisa Hernandez.

“I’m not in a place in my life where I can do school full-time without working so the part-time bodywork therapy program gave me the opportunity to do both, which I really appreciated.” – Lisa Yamaura

Nine months ago, Connor McCormack made a spur of the moment decision to enrol in the Part-Time Bodywork Therapy Program at VSOHA. Now a successful graduate, Connor is looking forward to starting out his career and working in a spa.

Vancouver School of Healing Arts has been green-lit to run an advanced 500-hour Yoga Therapy Program starting in February 2019. It will be one of the only 500-hour yoga therapy trainings offered in BC.

Article by Rebekka Walker – Learn five practices combining yoga and Ayurveda to help to clear out that which isn’t serving you, to make space for the flowering of what will.

Emergency aromatherapy covers physical injuries such as burns, bruises and bug bites, but also emotional emergencies such as panic attacks, anxiety and depression.

To her surprise, Shiatsu, Bodywork Therapy and Yoga Teacher Training graduate Samantha Craddock has found Shiatsu to be her most popular modality so far.

Lisa Milloy explains why fascia has been overlooked for so many years & how it can help soften, release & find openness in the body.

VSOHA has some spectacular new things in store for our healing arts community! We will be expanding our continuing education offerings by introducing two online courses, and two brand new classes on campus!

“I’ve always felt drawn to the West Coast. I think Vancouver is more progressive in the healing arts so thought it would be the best place to do a Yoga Teacher Training.” – Natasha Russell

Sheryl Watson will distill two decades of knowledge and experience into two workshops at VSOHA this summer.

“I love teaching yoga outdoors and offering it in a public space and I’m really passionate about expressive movement and making pathways to health and happiness.” – Ranae Scott

A life-long dancer, Kyana Astles starting practising yoga as a cross training method to gain more strength and flexibility.

“Now that we have a few modalities under our belts I really love using Integrative Bodywork to weave it all together.” Bianca Lorage

Article by Rebekka Walker This time of year can be challenging for many of us. The busy-ness of…

Kylie Millar’s Journey from Honeymooning to Yoga School After returning from her honeymoon at the end of summer…

Alexis Venn – Student Story Alexis Venn is an artist, trained yoga teacher, breathwork enthusiast and soon to…

Grace Siwik – Student Story Originally from Ontario, Grace Siwik came from a background as a competitive athlete,…

Many bodyworkers and healing art professionals are so busy caring for others that they often neglect their own…

Creative Director Rebekka Walker shares her top 5 reasons for taking a yoga teacher training. 1. YOU HEAR…

Indian Head Massage takes its roots from the ancient healing practice of Ayurveda, the oldest surviving complete medical…

The September 2017 intake of the Spa Therapy Program at the Vancouver School of Bodywork and Massage will…

The practice of Yoga Therapy is growing in popularity as it empowers people with the knowledge they need…

VSY’s Yoga Therapy Program Director Chelsea Lee was interviewed by Kent Brun for Episode 111 of the Yoga…

A challenge for many people developing a new Reiki practice is knowing how and where to apply your…

Richelle Muscroft moved to Squamish from Vancouver last year as a brand-new yoga teacher. “I hadn’t even taught…

Jada Byun – Student Story The first time Jada Byun came to Vancouver it was to perform at…

The ability for a bodyworker to infuse a variety of techniques into their practice is an important skill…

Originally from Worcestershire in England, Marcel Patrick started his career in the field of Engineering. His love for…

Perfect Timing A Reflection of the VSOHA Experience by Sue Oberhoffner And then, my washing machine broke. It…

Meet Rebekka Walker – our new Creative Director! Rebekka Walker came to yoga as a teenager, riddled with…

Emily Ray Henderson – Graduate Story Emily Ray Henderson’s passion for travel and her desire to help others…

After graduating from a Spa Therapy Program, many spa practitioners will find themselves delivering treatments on a traditional…

Inspired by our passion for education, we are delighted to be hosting a free screening of the film…

Jenna Giardino Student Story Jenna Giardino came to the school from Winnipeg, Manitoba as a scholarship student in…

Mike O’Donnell – Student Story Mike O’Donnell, a Vancouver local, is a self-professed “sports-guy” who travelled around the…

Amber Waite – Student Story Amber Waite was born in Mission, BC. At the age of 6 she…

Alanna Cameron – My Yoga Journey “My yoga journey began early last fall – more of a coming…

Catherine Hayward has been involved in the alternative wellness industry for over 30 years. She was born in…

Cassidy Williams grew up in Cloverdale in Surrey, BC where her mom raised Cassidy and her three siblings…

Colby Gaudet is no stranger to the busyness of life. The Usui Reiki Master/Teacher is currently studying an…

A Story of Self-Love, Alignment and Anatomy Originally from Sweden, Emelie Peacock has been living in Vancouver for…

Vancouver local Essa Crossley is the scholarship recipient for the 300 hour Foundations of Yoga Therapy Program. She…

Yoga Therapy Clinics Start Soon November 29 will see the start of the Yoga Therapy Student Clinic for…

Michelle Hall is a graduate from the part-time Spa Therapy Program who now runs Cedarwood Cove, a popular…

Student Story by Yvette Cabuco, Graduate from June 2016 “While I was at work today, I glanced up…

The Student Clinics at VSOHA are one element that separates the school from other massage and spa training…

Emma Solar – Student Story How and why did you get into Yoga? I started doing yoga as…

Spurred on by her love of Ayurvedic philosophy and self care, Glynnis Osher discovered the joys of Indian…

Tell me about your career path so far. Since graduating from the Spa Therapy Program in 2005 my…

Yoga Therapy is on the rise and for good reason. The practice differs from other types of therapy…

3 Evenings – 9 Teachers – 1 Conversation The Vancouver School of Healing Arts (VSOHA) is delighted to…

“I never intended to work with pregnant women,” says Janice Clarfield, internationally renowned Prenatal Yoga expert. “It was…

Vaya Karakosta, an honours graduate of the full-time Spa Therapy Program and the Shiatsu Program, migrated to Canada…

The start of July saw the graduation of students 200-hour Immersion Yoga Teacher Training program. The 6-week course…

From humble beginnings in Hawaii, the unique art of Lomilomi massage has spread across the globe. The style…

As more people understand the value of educated touch and massage, the demand for pregnancy massage is on…

Walter Pappas Student Story Walter Pappas is a scholarship recipient  where he is currently studying the 200-hour Immersion…

Shiatsu is a method of bodywork that works by helping to harmonize the energy and vitality of the…

“I see the energetic body as a river, and reflexology can assist in restoring a lovely, even flow.”…

Over the next few months, you may notice some changes to our newsletter. We are working to make…