Village Yoga was started with the intention of offering a space for community to gather and be welcomed.
First and foremost, we whole heartedly recognize and honour that Village Yoga is situated on the unceded, traditional and ancestral lands of the Lil’wat people. We gratefully acknowledge the Lil’wat people who have gathered and cared for this land since time and immemorial, and who continue to be leaders in gathering, welcoming and caring for these lands, the people of these lands, and the many visitors to this territory.
We are a close-knit family, and we love it that way… here’s a bit of our story and we look forward to co-creating the next chapters togehter:
Pemberton has long been a community of active and outdoorsy folks. In fact, getting people to gather in a place that isn’t on the mountains or in the forest can sometimes be a challenge! We wanted to do something about that - set up a space that brings us together in a place that feels like home, and may bring some counter-balance to our busy lives.
Our space has had multiple inhabitants over the years; the building we are in was originally a potato storage space, housing Pemberton’s finest tubers! We no longer keep Pemberton’s potatoes in our space (unless we’re snacking on our favorite french fries from next door), but we can often be seen housing some of Pemberton’s other great exports - the lovely people who make this town what it is, and what we all love.
The space opened in October 2018 as Village Yoga. Our goal was to create a space that honours the roots and love of what we originally set out to accomplish, while also welcoming the new and exciting people and projects to ultimately reflect the current diverse and evolving community of Pemberton.
This space and the work that is done within it is much bigger than one person. It takes a village to build something this special, and that’s where we get our name from - we wouldn’t be here without the input of so many incredible people, and we thank you so much for supporting us in any way - whether it is from a far or within our walls, frequently or sparsely, we appreciate you and how you’ve contributed to making this space what it has grown to be.
We are dedicated to offering a welcoming and inclusive space for the community to experience Yoga and wellness. Our schedule offers a variety of different class styles and paces suitable for first-timers to advanced practitioners. Are you from here and want to try it out? We offer a special 2-week intro pass for residents of Pemberton & Mount Currie to try unlimited classes at a reduced rate to find the right fit!