Company
Yoga Travels was conceived in 2008 as a personalized yoga and cultural tour company. We have partnered with Club Aventure who offer the tour and coordinate all travel arrangements along with Bhutan Tshechu Tours & Trek company in Thimphu, Bhutan. The Bhutanese English speaking guides and Bhutanese drivers will ensure that the tour gives first hand insight into the culture and history of Bhutan. Our Yoga includes Hatha/Akhanda, Yin and Classic Kundalini for all levels and is taught by Janice (Varuna) the owner of Yoga Travels. The spirituality of Bhutan permeates every aspect of daily life and we believe it offers a window into another way of viewing our daily lives including our yoga practice. The scenery will move you, the people will lighten your heart and the energy of travelling with other like-minded people will change you forever...
Yoga travels can offer private and customised yoga classes and trips offered exclusively by Club Aventure, Ottawa.
Yoga travels can offer private and customised yoga classes and trips offered exclusively by Club Aventure, Ottawa.
Mission
We strive to help clients gain an inner awareness of themselves and the world around them through daily yoga practice and the exceptional culture and energy of Bhutan.
About Janice
Janice’s journey into yoga began with her interest in alternative medicine which led her to the study of Ayurvedic principals. Her introduction to yoga came in 2005 during a stay at an Ayurvedic facility in Kerala, India, where yoga was practiced. Janice was so inspired by what she had learned there, she returned to Ottawa to learn more about yoga, and the many forms in which it is practiced in the west. In 2008, Janice travelled to India to complete intensive Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh under the guidance of Yogi Vishvketu and Chetana Panwar.
Janice is a certified Yin Yoga Instructor and also teaches Yoga Nidra and yoga for people with physical challenges. She continuously participates in numerous workshops with various yogis including continuing her studies with her guru Yogi Vishvketu studying breathing, anatomy, chanting and many other yoga modalities. She has also studied and practices Buddhist meditation participating in silent retreats.
After 30 years of working with the Canadian Government and travel to over 90 countries, Janice has a wealth of life and travel experiences - and today her focus is to share her passion for yoga and spiritual places. At her classes in Ottawa, Canada and on her travels, Janice leads her students through some of the most graceful postural sequences, and teaches breathing that leaves them focused, illuminated and energized.
Janice’s philosophy is that yoga is for everyone. There are no age or physical limitations that should stop anyone from benefiting from yoga’s incredible power to improve physical wellness and bring emotional peace and clarity. She believes that people can begin practicing yoga at any age and at their own pace. Janice’s mission is to help people explore their abilities and uncover the incredible potential in their bodies through yoga.
Janice is a certified Yin Yoga Instructor and also teaches Yoga Nidra and yoga for people with physical challenges. She continuously participates in numerous workshops with various yogis including continuing her studies with her guru Yogi Vishvketu studying breathing, anatomy, chanting and many other yoga modalities. She has also studied and practices Buddhist meditation participating in silent retreats.
After 30 years of working with the Canadian Government and travel to over 90 countries, Janice has a wealth of life and travel experiences - and today her focus is to share her passion for yoga and spiritual places. At her classes in Ottawa, Canada and on her travels, Janice leads her students through some of the most graceful postural sequences, and teaches breathing that leaves them focused, illuminated and energized.
Janice’s philosophy is that yoga is for everyone. There are no age or physical limitations that should stop anyone from benefiting from yoga’s incredible power to improve physical wellness and bring emotional peace and clarity. She believes that people can begin practicing yoga at any age and at their own pace. Janice’s mission is to help people explore their abilities and uncover the incredible potential in their bodies through yoga.
About Chimi
Chimi was born in a small mountain village and now makes his home in Thimphu along with his family. He has been guiding since 2005, when he graduated from the Bhutanese Tourism Guide program. He speaks fluent English, Hindi and Nepali besides Dzongkha (Bhutanese) and can converse in basic French. He brings with him a keen interest in flora & fauna of his country along with a full understanding of the culture and people of Bhutan.
About Bernard
Bernard the Director at Club Aventure has been in the travel business for over 19 years and is also a world traveller. He has a special interest in Asia and India and is responsible for all travel coordination.
About Carol
Carol is the Director of Communications for Yoga Travels and in her role she is continually on the lookout for advertising opportunities for Yoga Travels. Carol has been instrumental in helping to launch Yoga Travels in 2008. Her expertise in advertising and overall consulting abilities has helped Yoga Travels to flourish in a very niche market.
Professional Affiliation: Canadian Yoga Alliance