Spiritual guru Deepak Chopra opened the Chopra Yoga Center in Vancouver yesterday.
The 8,000-square-foot wellness studio is the first in a planned series of international yoga centres that will be rooted in the “mind-body healing” teachings pioneered by Chopra and David Simon.
“We're excited to bring Chopra Yoga to Vancouver, a city that is emerging as a world-class centre for yoga,” Chopra said.
The centre offers classes in meditation, hot hatha, power vinyasa , yoga barre and pilates.
The studio’s philosophy is inspired by the principles in Chopra's book, The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success, and emphasizes the benefits of yoga for physical health, spiritual awakening, and inner calm and balance.
Located at 451 Granville Street, the centre is now accepting new members.
With a mandate to benefit the community surrounding the centre, 5% of itsprofits are donated to local charities.
Jennifer Harrison
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