Being new to yoga, it’s a safe bet (at least it was in my case) to stick with classes like hatha and yin. You get to keep a nice slow pace and don’t often find yourself standing on your hands during the class.

The first dozen times I practiced Yoga, I hated it. I’d dragged myself to class based on my physio’s recommendation, after yet another over exercising-induced injury. I didn’t fit the profile of a “yogi”—I was a gym-rat, and proud of it. Like a doctor who smoked, I was a personal trainer who never stretched; and an aspiring psychotherapist who never addressed my anxiety.

Yoga is the best thing ever, I am so committed to it, and it literally changed my life, it’s something I can turn to if I’m scared, lonely, depressed or just want to feel some love and peace.

Our fabulous 40-day yoga challenge is back! How it works: Semperviva challenges you to complete one yoga class a day for 40 days! According to yogic science, forty consecutive days are required to form or break a habit. After the …

From Fernanda Pellegrini One of my greatest moments in Vancouver until now happened a few days ago, when I completed my 40 day Yoga Challenge at Semperviva Yoga. What an awesome feeling! The best thing I could have done to …

From Barbora Libanska I couldn’t believe my eyes when I read the email from Semperviva congratulating me on winning the first prize in the 40 Day Yoga Challenge. What a great completion of those amazing 40 days! I am grateful …

From Katie Teed My first yoga experience was about 9 years ago. It was a Bikram hot yoga class and I honestly felt like I was going to blackout for most of the class. It was an altogether unpleasant experience. …

Kudos to all Semperviva 40 Day Challenge Yogis out there. You have made it! Between May 15th and June 23rd 43 Semperviva Yogis attended 40 or more yoga classes, the amazing Terry leading the count with 87 classes. 28 yogis …

From Rowan Pantel, Saskatchewan A few laughs, some set backs, and a little self-discovery to finish off the 40-day challenge! I completed my last yoga class on the beach by the lake this morning. It seemed easy to flow through …

From Rowan Pantel, Saskatchewan Remaining present in life. Seems like a simple idea, but in truth it is easier said than done.