SIYA - Saskatchewan Indigenous Yoga Association
Vision: Empower Individuals and communities
Our Mission
Indigenous Yoga Teacher-Training Course
Indigenous Yoga Teacher-Training Course
To facilitate the training of First Nations and Métis people to be yoga teachers; to support Indigenous yoga practitioners and teachers in their practice and teaching; and to encourage an interplay of yoga and Indigenous culture.
Indigenous Yoga Teacher-Training Course
Indigenous Yoga Teacher-Training Course
Indigenous Yoga Teacher-Training Course
Find out everything you need to know and apply for the 2024 training here.
2024 Applications are now CLOSED
SIYA Events
Indigenous Yoga Teacher-Training Course
SIYA Events
View upcoming SIYA workshops and events taking place around Saskatchewan and on Zoom.
saskitew | Ignite Urban Retreat
An Urban Retreat for Anyone and Everyone
Are you ready to be lit from within?
Join us for this entirely unique urban retreat experience on June 7-9 in Saskatoon! Everyone is welcome. We'll take in coaching sessions, land based activities with Elder Joseph Naytowhow, inspirational speakers, upscale dining, yoga, group connection, laughter, and MOST IMPORTANTLY, FUN!!
Hosted in partnership between Vinyasa Yoga For Youth & SK Indigenous Yoga Association
Featuring:
KEYNOTE: Notorious Cree/James Jones (cultural performer, role model)
James Jones is Nehiyaw (Cree) from Tall Cree First Nation in Treaty 8 Territory in Northern Alberta. Known as Notorious Cree across Instagram and TikTok, James has an engaging community of over 6M+ people globally. James uses his voice to educate and spread awareness on the issues impacting Indigenous communities across the globe. As a traditional hoop and powwow dancer, performance artist, youth workshop facilitator and public speaker, James advocates to inspire future generations by reclaiming his culture and encouraging others to do the same. Notable performances include the Winter Olympics, Juno awards, Pan Am Games, Coachella and was a previous contestant on SYTYCD Canada.
Shayna Thomas (Newo Wellness + Lululemon Ambassador)
Joseph Naytowhow (Actor, musician, storyteller, Elder)
Dawn Deguire (SK Indigenous Yoga Cofounder, Truth Inside Coaching & Consulting)
Kristine Divall (Vinyasa Yoga For Youth, Kristine Divall Coaching & Consulting)
Logan Leblanc (Inner Nature Laughter Medicine)
Hosted in partnership between Vinyasa Yoga For Youth & SK Indigenous Yoga Association
saskitew | Ignite Retreat
Alt Hotel, River Landing
Saskatoon June 7-9, 2024
EVERYONE is welcome!
Elevate coaching program
Take your yoga business to the next level
4 Weeks | Tuesdays
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm CST on Zoom
Jan 30, Feb 6, Feb 13, Feb 20
Do you want to kick of 2024 with inspiration and purpose? If you teach yoga and/or want to offer your other gifts to the world, then this program is for you.
In this 4-week program you will gain:
- clarity for your soul calling and concrete steps toward creating your vision
- know your top strengths and how to build on them
- uplifting connections with like-minded friends to bounce ideas off
- mentorship with experienced coaches
- fun, laughter, learning and self-discovery
Offered by SIYA co-founder Dawn Deguire, certified coach & VYFY Co-founder Kristine Divall, certified coach
Email indigenousyogask@gmail.com for more information
SIYA is a proud partner of Lululemon through their social impact campaign #HereToBe
Disrupting inequity in wellbeing through movement, mindfulness, and advocacy.
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