Shambhala Yoga Center
🏆 Top Rated 2026
RYS 200

Shambhala Yoga Center

Powell River, BC, Canada
Verified by OYP Since 2022 · 4 yrs Synced Apr 2026
★★★★★
4.88 13 verified student reviews
Online trainingWork exchange program
Founded
2018
Designations
RYS 200
Trainers
2
Languages
English

About Shambhala Yoga Center

Founded as a Yoga Alliance RYS, Shambhala Yoga Center teaches out of Powell River, BC, Canada. The school holds RYS 200 designations through Yoga Alliance. Across 13 verified reviews on Yoga Alliance, students give the program an average of 4.88. The program includes work in Flow Yoga, Alignment-Oriented Yoga, and Fitness Yoga. The teaching team consists of 2 registered trainers. Training is delivered online, which works for students who can't relocate. Non-residential formats let local students commute in. Use the form below to reach out for current dates and pricing.

Shambhala Yoga Our Story Shambhala Yoga Inc was co-founded by Shakti Shambhala with a clear vision: to create a sanctuary where yoga is not just practiced but lived. Rooted in her own lifelong journey, Shakti established Shambhala to facilitate true transformation — guiding students to awaken their potential as yoga teachers and as authentic human beings living with presence, joy, and purpose. What makes Shambhala unique is that it is built from lived experience. After managing a successful yoga school for years. Shakti travelled the world not only sharing her yoga, but deepening her relationship with what living the yoga lifestyle is all about. Shakti embodies the yogic path fully, walking the walk as a world-class yoga influencer, Yoga Alliance 500HR E-RYT, and YACEP provider, while training with some of the world’s most respected yogis. Travelling the world sustainably while living the yoga lifestyle she shares — of alignment, devotion, sustainability, and freedom — is the reality she now shares with all who come to study at Shambhala's intimate experience. Our Vision At Shambhala, yoga is more than movement — it is a path of self-mastery, liberation, and connection. We believe teaching yoga goes beyond cueing poses; it is about inspiring others to live with authenticity, compassion, and higher awareness. Our programs are designed to: Provide Yoga Alliance–certified teacher trainings (200HR, 300HR, and continuing education). Offer immersive retreats and workshops that nourish body, mind, and spirit. Create a community of heart-centered practitioners who embody yoga both on and off the mat. Shambhala exists to help you not only become a confident and skillful teacher, but also to step into a more fulfilled, authentic, and awakened lifestyle. The Shakti Shambhala Experience Our trainings and retreats are held in stunning natural settings of the Caribbean, where the ocean meets the mountains, offering the perfect space for inner and outer transformation. Each program weaves together: Asana, pranayama, meditation, and philosophy Bhakti yoga, kirtan, and community connection Practical teaching skills and hands-on experience Immersion in nature and sustainable living practices Graduates leave not only certified, but also renewed — more present, more connected, and ready to inspire others through yoga. Why Shambhala? Because here, yoga is not a brand — it’s a way of life. At Shambhala you’ll find: An opportunity to train directly with Shakti A team that lives the yogic lifestyle, not just teaches it A supportive community that values connection, nature, and authenticity A school created from the heart, designed to awaken the teacher and the seeker within you Shambhala is an invitation to step into a path of growth, healing, and true connection — with yourself, with others, and with all of life.

Frequently asked questions

Is Shambhala Yoga Center Yoga Alliance registered?

Yes. Shambhala Yoga Center is listed in the Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School (RYS) directory under RYS 200. That designation means the school's curriculum and teaching hours have been reviewed and meet the Yoga Alliance standards for that level.

Where does Shambhala Yoga Center hold teacher training?

The school is based in Powell River, BC, Canada. The school offers online training, so students can attend from anywhere.

What yoga styles does Shambhala Yoga Center teach?

Shambhala Yoga Center teaches Flow Yoga, Alignment-Oriented Yoga, and Fitness Yoga as the core of its curriculum. The program is delivered by 2 trainers listed on the school's Yoga Alliance roster.

Does Shambhala Yoga Center have student reviews?

Yes — 13 verified Yoga Alliance reviews (4.88 average) have been submitted. You can read a sample in the Student Reviews section below.

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Programs offered

RYS 200
Foundational 200-hour teacher training

What they teach

Flow YogaAlignment-Oriented YogaFitness YogaSpiritually-Oriented YogaHot/Heated YogaGentle YogaSpecialty Yoga
Formats: Full-time, Part-time, Weekends only, Modules, shorter immersions), Residential, Non-residential, Destination / retreat

Meet the team

Ero Rivard Lead
E-RYT® 500, YACEP®
Shannon Hale Lead
E-RYT® 500, YACEP®

Student reviews

★★★★★
4.88
average from 13 verified students
★★★★★
Denise Thorlakson RYT® 200 · Mar 09, 2023

Rated but no written review.

★★★★★
Leah Redmond RYT® 200 · Dec 04, 2019

Rated but no written review.

About this listing

Data about Shambhala Yoga Center is sourced from the public Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School directory — including ratings, reviews, trainer information, and school details. Online Yoga Planet is not affiliated with Yoga Alliance.

Yoga Alliance directory last synced April 2026.

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