Sharing The Way
Day Retreat

Dharma Yoga Gi Gong

Saturday May 24th, 2026
10am - 5pm

Remembering The Essence Through The Ancient Science of Yoga and Qi Gong

A prescription of various modalities for the feeling of wholeness that include Yoga, Qigong, Primordial Breathwork, the Yoga of voice, and the power of presence within the community of fellow practitioners.


Come to experience a natural way of life, guided by a wide range of wisdom traditions, and feel the bliss that comes when we come together in
this way

The Experience

  • Master Yoga Classes

    • We will be delving deeper into the physical practices (hatha) & other advanced techniques (raja, kriyas, shatkarmas); foundation-level aspects, as well as advanced variations will be offered to challenge all participants in a manageable and sustainable way. Expand your practice!

  • Qi Gong (all-levels appropriate)

    • We will be delving deeper into arm balances, inversions, and other advanced techniques; foundation-level aspects, as well as advanced variations will be offered to challenge all participants in a manageable and sustainable way. Expand your practice!

  • Pranayama and Meditations

  • Healing and nurturing Breathwork class

  • The powerful resetting and regenerating practice of Yoga Nidra

  • Yoga of The Voice

  • Kirtan (chanting mantras)

  • Spiritual Satsang & Community (philosophy discussions led by experienced instructors)

  • On-site Camping Available for those looking coming from afar or seeking an extended experience.

  • Free time to explore the beautiful land, check out the beaches, or head into town to check out the markets!

Location

The land at Honest Farms has been carefully tended to encourage introspection, surrounded by all of the created miracles on Mother Earth. With a space that holds yogic values of Yama & Niyama to the highest, you'll be in a place that has humans, animals, and plants living harmoniously together. 

 
 

Teaching Staff

Rudy Hexter

At the core of Rudy's ethos is the cultivation of a dynamic community, a shared space where individuals unite in their pursuit of personal growth and collective empowerment. His work is a journey of self-discovery that transcends conventional boundaries, inviting participants to explore the depths of their past to understand the origins of their present and the potentials to be nourished for the future.

Rudy's teachings facilitate the exploration of freeing the mind, creating expansive mental landscapes that foster neuroplasticity and allow for the birth of new perspectives. Rooted in the primordial intelligence of the deep heart, his transformative transmissions resonate uniquely within each individual, serving as a catalyst for profound, personal change. In Rudy's ethos, community and self-evolution intertwine, forming a tapestry of interconnectedness which celebrates the boundless potential within each heart.

Sina Shalbaf

Living the life of a Yogi, Sina Shalbaf has dedicated himself to share the teachings. He pulls on practices from many lineages and teachers as he’s sought out and spent extensive time with masters in India, Thailand, Canada, London, and NYC. When he met a guru in Sri Dharma Mittra, he began to integrate all his understanding of yoga asanas, meditation, spiritual knowledge, and life’s experiences through Dharma Yoga. Sina is now known for his Ayurvedic approach to the practice which meets the student where they are at, offering skillful yoga practices that best serves each students unique physical, mental, and environmental conditions.

As a co-founder of Dharma Temple in Vancouver, he has shared the benefits of a yogic lifestyle with the high vibe community for many years before settling on Salt Spring Island with his family. Through an integrated spiritual understanding into his own daily life, he is here to support others to express the True Self in THEIR own way.

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We can’t wait to share this incredible experience with you!