Crow Song Ashtanga Yoga Shala
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Vancouver, BC

Breath, movement, stillness

Curious about Ashtanga yoga? Ready to deepen your practice and your connection with yourself? Join us.

New students welcome

The Practice

We practise Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga (Primary and Intermediate Series) in a cozy shala at 156 E 7th Ave, Vancouver. We meet in the early hours, 5:45 - 8:15 am, Monday to Friday, and every second Saturday. Alongside the asana practice, you'll learn pranayama and therapeutic techniques to support your health and longevity.

  • Taught one-to-one within a shared, quiet room, at your own pace.
  • A daily rhythm that builds strength, steadiness and calm.
  • Suitable for complete beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.
  • The teacher is present to guide, adjust and support, never to rush you.
A glimpse of practice at the shala

A glimpse of the shala

Weekly Schedule

The shala is open Monday to Friday in the early hours, and every second Saturday.

Today at the shala

Open Monday to Friday, mornings - see the full schedule below.

Monday 6:00 - 8:15 am Open Practice (no teacher present)
Tuesday 5:45 - 8:15 am Mysore Practice (teacher facilitated)
Wednesday 5:45 - 8:15 am Open Practice
Thursday 5:45 - 8:15 am Open Practice
Friday 6:00 - 8:00 am LED Primary Series / Asana Skill Development + Pranayama Alternates weekly

Themed Saturdays

Every second Saturday we gather for therapeutic yoga practices, 6:00 - 8:00 am, with a specific focus for your health and wellbeing.

  • Sat, Jul 11 Bhagavad Gita inspired yoga practice
  • Sat, Jul 25 Therapeutic practice - a focus for your health and wellbeing
  • Sat, Aug 8 Therapeutic practice - a focus for your health and wellbeing
  • Sat, Aug 22 Therapeutic practice - a focus for your health and wellbeing

Full & New Moon rest days

Full and New Moon days are observed as rest days, when the shala does not operate. They mark the peak and trough of the monthly cycle, and we honour them with rest.

  • Tue, Jul 14
  • Wed, Jul 29
  • Wed, Aug 12
  • Thu, Aug 27
  • Thu, Sep 10
  • Sat, Sep 26
See all moon days →

The shala is closed on Sundays.

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Your Teacher

christine white

Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga (Mysore style) & Therapeutic Yoga

I'm christine. I've practised yoga for many years, and began Ashtanga Vinyasa in 2016. In 2018 I met Geoff MacKenzie and started practising at First Light Yoga. I completed my 300-hour Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training in 2022, then went on to assist and teach at First Light through 2026. Today I teach Ashtanga Vinyasa in the Mysore style alongside therapeutic yoga, and I'm completing my Diploma in Yoga Therapy at Ajna Yoga College.

Key qualifications

  • David Garrigues - Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Certification, 6-month (March - Sept 2026)
  • AJNA Yoga College - IAYT Yoga Therapy (Feb 2024 - present)
  • Member of the Canadian Yoga Alliance - CYA-RYT 500 (April 2026)
Training & Certifications
  • First Light Yoga (Geoff MacKenzie) - Ayurveda Dinacharya, 10 Habits, 18 months (Oct 2020 - Nov 2022)
  • Ancient Breath 2.0 - Harmony Slater (2021)
  • Vancouver Island Yoga School - 300-hour Ashtanga (July 2022)
  • First Light Yoga (Geoff MacKenzie) - Advanced Adjustments, 40 hours (Aug 2022)
  • First Light Yoga (Geoff MacKenzie) - Apprenticeship (2022 - 2026)
  • Yoga Education Center (E. Stern, R. Moses) - Pranayama Level 1, 50 hours (March 2023)
  • David & Jelena Yoga - Primary Series Intensive, 40 hours (2023)
  • David & Jelena Yoga - Assisting School, 40 hours (2023)
  • David Swenson - Advanced Yoga Adjustments, 40 hours (April 2023)
  • David Keil - Advanced Ashtanga Assisting, 50 hours (Aug 2023)
  • Yoga Education Center (E. Stern et al.) - Pranayama Level 2, 50 hours (Jan 2024)
  • AJNA Yoga College - IAYT Yoga Therapy (Feb 2024 - present)
  • David Garrigues - 7 Asana Principles, 70 hours (Aug 2024, New Mexico)
  • David Garrigues - Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Intensive (Jan - Feb 2026, Thailand)
  • AJNA Yoga College - 300-hour Advanced Teacher of Yoga (March 2026)
  • David Garrigues - Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Certification, 6-month (March - Sept 2026)
  • David Garrigues - 70 hours (Aug 2026, New Mexico)

Rates

Simple, honest pricing. Practise as little or as often as you like.

Drop-in $35 A single morning practice
Pay drop-in - coming soon
New student intro $80 Your first month of unlimited practice, for new students
Start first month - coming soon
One month unlimited $150 / month Practise as often as you like
Start monthly

Prices are in Canadian dollars, plus 5% GST. Please ask about need-based options.

Payment

Ready to begin? Start a monthly membership online with the button above. For drop-ins, pay in the studio by cash, e-transfer or card, or reach out and we'll help you get started.

Secure online payments are handled by Square.

Visit

New students are warmly welcomed. Come as you are, and say hello.

Where to find us

156 E 7th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5T 1M5

Near Main St, a short walk from the Mount Pleasant neighbourhood.