September 3 – 8, 2026, with Tama Soble
in association with Merit Travel
Join Tama for a 5 day retreat on beautiful Salt Spring Island. We’ll enjoy the pleasure of movement, asana, pranayama and plenty of time for relaxation on a lovely 69 acre property. Students at any level of experience are welcome to attend.
Founded in 1981, The Salt Spring Centre of Yoga is the longest running wellness and retreat centre on Canada’s west coast, https://saltspringcentre.com/.
The grounds surrounding Salt Spring Centre offer many opportunities for walking and contemplation. We will wander past a large organic farm, and a permaculture food forest growing medicinal herbs, nuts and fruit, as well as beautiful streams and ponds. The Salt Spring Centre contains the Dandaka Forest which is one of the most untouched, primordial cedar-swamp wetlands in North America.
REGISTRATION
Registration is accepted on receipt of the Studio portion of the payment for yoga, $500, non-refundable. An e-transfer to info@estheryoga.com is best; we also accept cash, cheques, debit, MasterCard, Visa and PayPal.
Tama Soble has been studying, practising and teaching yoga for over 40 years. She co-owns and co-directs Esther Myers Yoga Studio and conducts classes, workshops, Teacher Training, and retreats in Toronto, Canada, and internationally.
REGISTRATION
The Studio $500 non refundable payment for daily yoga is due now. For room assignments and more information, please contact Tama Soble at tama@estheryoga.com.
ACCOMMODATION AND MEALS
Please register with the Studio, then contact Wendy Reis to make your accommodation and meal payment. In your communication with Wendy please indicate the name and date of the Retreat. (Merit Travel, WReis@merittravel.com, 416 345-9726 x5320, 5343 Dundas St. W., 4th Floor, Toronto, ON M9B 6K5, 1-866-341-1777, https://merittravel.com.
The Program House includes our accommodation – 9 simple, clean rooms with shared bathrooms – and our well-equipped yoga space. The maximum group size is 16. Three vegetarian meals will be provided daily.
Thursday, September 3 – Tuesday, September 8: Single: $1725, Shared double: $1425pp, Shared triple: $1300/pp for 5 nights accommodation, 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 5 dinners and snacks (plus the Studio yoga fee of $500).
SCHEDULE
Thursday
We may arrive anytime after 3 pm.
4:15-5:45pm, asana
6:00pm, Supper
Friday – Monday
7:00-8:15am, walking, breathing
8:45am, Breakfast
10:00am-12:00pm, asana
12:30pm, Lunch
4:00-5:30pm, asana
6:00pm, Supper
Tuesday
7:00-8:30am, asana
8:45am, Breakfast
Merit Travel cannot guarantee roommates for those without. If you request a double, you must be prepared to upgrade at the higher rate.
All prices listed are in Canadian Dollars and include taxes and agent’s fees.
FLIGHTS
Flights to and from Vancouver or Victoria can be booked with Wendy Reis at Merit Travel, through your own travel agent or on the web.
Arriving in BC a day ahead is recommended. Please check the ferry schedule, bcferries.com.
NOT INCLUDED
Flights, ferries and ground transportation to and from Salt Spring, flight cancellation and medical insurance
EMYS CANCELLATION POLICY
50% refund, fewer than 60 days
No refund, 59 days prior to the beginning of the retreat
Cancellation policies for transportation, accommodation and meals are at the discretion of Merit Travel and the retreat venue. The Studio is not responsible for any refunds for transportation, accommodation or meals.
Trip cancellation and/or medical insurance is available from Merit Travel.