Victoria Yoga Conference 2020

Victoria Yoga Conference 2020

Venue: University of Victoria

Location: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Dates: February 14–16, 2020

Festival Format: Three-day university-campus yoga and wellness conference with classes, workshops, marketplace activities, and evening programming.

What You Will Experience at Victoria Yoga Conference

The weekend brought together yoga classes, meditation workshops, teacher talk shops, and sessions focused on studio ownership and yoga-business education. That range made the conference suitable for attendees building a personal practice as well as teachers and professionals looking for education specific to teaching or operating a yoga business. Classes and workshops took place across the weekend in the Student Union Building and Cadboro Commons.

Full-access-pass holders could attend a Friday evening vegetarian or vegan soup gathering, while vegan lunch buffets were available for purchase on Saturday and Sunday. The published theme for the 2020 edition was “love is medicine.”

Is Victoria Yoga Conference a Good Fit?

The conference was a practical fit for a broad range of participants, from people new to yoga through experienced students and teachers. Its combination of classes, meditation, workshops, teacher development, and business sessions suited attendees who wanted to compare different learning formats within one weekend. Teachers and studio owners had dedicated professional education, while general attendees could choose from practice and wellness programming. Students and people aged 60 or older qualified for a Wisdom Pass. The full-access option also included the Friday soup gathering, while some meal and admission options required separate purchase or selection.

Participant Considerations

• Practice level: Programming was intended for people new to yoga through experienced practitioners, teachers, and regular students
• Program mix: Classes, meditation, teacher education, and yoga-business sessions were offered across the weekend
• Professional education: Teacher talk shops and a business series supported teachers and studio owners
• Food access: A Friday soup gathering was included for full-access-pass holders; weekend vegan lunches were available for purchase
• Age-based pricing: Students and people aged 60 or older qualified for a Wisdom Pass
• Setting: Classes and workshops were held in the University of Victoria’s Student Union Building and Cadboro Commons

Program Highlights

• Yoga and meditation programming for newer and experienced practitioners
• Teacher development and yoga-business education
• Friday opening with guest speakers, performances, awards, and live music
• Weekend meal options including a full-access soup gathering and vegan lunch buffets
• Broad program spanning personal practice, professional learning, and wellness

Plan Your Visit

Admission and Pricing: The Friday-to-Sunday Full Access Pass was listed at $295 plus GST.

Venue and Setting: The conference took place at the University of Victoria in Victoria, British Columbia. Classes and workshops were held in the Student Union Building and Cadboro Commons, giving the event a university-campus setting with multiple programmed spaces.

Travel and Parking: The University of Victoria could be reached by major bus routes, bicycle, and public transit. Drivers were directed to campus parking Lot 5 or Lot 2, with campus parking prices and maps available for planning.

Lodging: Suggested accommodation options included hotels, bed-and-breakfasts, and Airbnb stays in Victoria or near the University of Victoria.

Meals and Food: Full-access-pass holders could attend a Friday evening vegetarian or vegan soup gathering. Vegan lunch buffets were available for purchase on Saturday and Sunday. Water stations were available throughout the conference, and attendees were encouraged to bring refillable bottles or travel mugs. Other campus food services were also noted.

Age, Family, and Pet Policies: The conference was described as suitable for people from those new to yoga through experienced teachers and students. Students and people aged 60 or older qualified for a Wisdom Pass.

What to Bring: Attendees were encouraged to bring a refillable water bottle or travel mug for use at the conference’s water stations.

Festival details may change. Confirm current information with the organizer before purchasing tickets or making travel plans.

Explore the Marketplace

The conference included a wellness marketplace with vendors and exhibitors.

Participate in the Festival

Vendor Opportunities: Businesses were invited to apply to exhibit in the conference marketplace. The 2020 conference materials also promoted exhibitor participation, with applications available through the festival’s conference website.

Sponsor Opportunities: Sponsorship opportunities were promoted for the 2020 conference, with participation information available through the festival’s conference website.

Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteer participation was promoted for the 2020 conference, with opportunities available through the festival’s conference website.