Conference Information & Guide

Class Level Definitions

Although most faculty presenters will be able to provide modifications, only you know best what works for your body / mind. YOGA, the Conference and Show encourages participants to select classes that include a variety of activity and reflection/meditation. We hope you find the following guidelines helpful.

• All Levels: These classes are for participants of all abilities, levels, disciplines and interests.
• Meditation / Breath / Contemplation: Some or part of this class will be meditative, breath work or contemplation
• Teacher Training: Teachers, Teacher’s in training and participants with an interest in the course material are all welcome to attend, usually some lecture.
• Therapeutic: Teachers, Teacher’s in training and participants with an interest in the course material are all welcome to attend, usually some lecture.
• Advanced Beginner: For this level and beyond, should be comfortable with sun salutations and basic/essential poses.
• Intermediate: Suited for participants who have developed an understanding of the fundamental principles of yoga practice; balance, steadiness and endurance and are interested in refining their practice.
• Advanced: For participants who have committed to a constant practice and have developed a conscious working relationship with their body/mind.

Participation Options and Fees

You may simply select any classes you wish. There are no package prices. Your sub-total will reflect the price per hour of all of the classes you have selected. This provides you much more freedom to move around the conference as you need.

Conference Pricing

Prices

All Class/workshops are range in price from $39.98 to $70.00 per class.  As more hours are selected the rate per hour decreases.  A workshop from 9-4 pm would be considered a 6 hour workshop. A workshop from 9-11 am would be a 2 hour workshop.

Class Changes

There is no fee for any online class changes you make yourself. This does not include the removal of a class(s) from your original selection. If your change requires a refund, you must read through refunds and cancellations. To make a class change, simply go back online to "Have you already registered as an attendee for 2010?" input up your email and password and make for changes. There is a $10 over the phone class change charge and a $20 class change charge on site from NOVEMBER 4-6, 2011.

Faculty

Click here to go to YOGA, Conference and Show Esteemed Faculty List

Travel and Accommodations

Getting there and away and parking: There is parking in and around the Vancouver Convention Centre (VCEC), for VCEC parking and public transit Click Here.  For directions from the Vancouver airport to the VCEC, map of the city and specific parking information Click Here

YOGA the, Conference and Show will be held in the Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre located at 999 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC, V6C 0C3

What to Bring

Mats, props and food will be available for sale. We strongly suggest that you bring your own yoga mat, blanket, belt, blocks and what ever other yoga prop you might normally use for your practice. YOGA, the Conference and Show will not provide these items.

Meals

This year there will be NO food vendor on the show floor, you MUST bring your own lunch or walk to the food court, which is a 60 second walk from the main registration area.

Attendance Certificates

Certificate of Attendance: there is a $12.50 fee for a certificate of attendance. Most Certificate Hours of this conference or workshop will be commensurate with OYT, Yoga Alliance Continuing education credit, and Can Fit Pro – you must check with your professional organization for further information. You will need to hold onto it until you are asked.

Cancellation and Refunds

All requests for refunds must be made in writing and mailed to YOGA, the Conference and Show P.O. Box 58039, Rossland RPO, Oshawa, ON L1J 8L6.  A refund minus 30% processing and administration fee, will be issued for all cancellation requests postmarked by October 3, 2011. All requests for refunds must acknowledge an understanding of the 30% processing and administration fee. Refund requests postmarked after October 3, 2011 will require a Personal Medical Certificate in order to be considered for a voucher to be used toward YOGA, the Conference and Show 2012.  No vouchers are to be guaranteed or assumed after October 3, 2011. October 3, 2011, only submission of Personal Medical certificates applying directly to the person of the registered attendee will be accepted and is mandatory. No medical certificates relating to family or friends will be considered. If a voucher request is accepted, it will be minus 30% processing and administration fee. Please note that there will be no refund or vouchers issued for no shows under any circumstances.  All accepted vouchers are only valid for Vancouver 2012 or Toronto 2012.