Programs
Chair Yoga - Wednesdays (10:30-11:30 AM)
With Russell McNeil
Open Dates
Oak Room
Drop in's are welcome!
Chair Yoga is by Donation (the suggested amount is $10 per guest)
Gift Certificates
Open Dates
Centre Shop Sales
Open Dates
Tuesday Evening Kundalini Yoga (6:00-7:30 pm)
With Jay Suttonbrown
Open Dates
Bethlehem Centre
Join us for Kundalini Yoga Tuesdays! Where we explore movement, breath, and meditation to restore clarity and presence. All are welcome!
Saturday Kundalini Yoga and Meditation (May)
With Jay Suttonbrown
May 2, 2026
Shepherd Hall
Kundalini Yoga is an uplifting blend of spiritual and physical practices that incorporates movement, dynamic breathing techniques, meditation, and mantra.
Please bring a yoga mat, supports for a meditative seat, layers for comfort, and a sealable beverage container.
Solo Retreat May 2-10, 2026
Flexible Dates
Bethlehem Centre
Solo Retreat Stay dates to choose from are between May 2 and May 10, 2026 Bethlehem Centre provides a safe, sacred place, with quiet spaces in nature to disconnect from the day-to-day. It's the perfect place to reconnect with oneself and sink into contemplation and spiritual practice. On the shores of Westwood Lake at the […]
In Memory of Carol Matthews: Walking the Path of Wisdom (Event by donation)
With Holly Carnegie Letcher
May 2, 2026
Oak Room
Free World Labyrinth Day walk May 2, remembrance for Carol Matthews, peace intentions, guided labyrinth, tea, reflection, donations welcome.
Celebrating Our Sacred Universe (*Waitlist Only)
With Maureen A. Wild, SC and Leah Hokanson
May 3, 2026
Bethlehem Centre
Spring day retreat exploring sacred Earth and cosmos through mystical teachings, reflection, music, conversation, gentle movement, and communion with nature.
Moving the Mind from Suffering to Happiness and Calm
With Dr. Cheryl Fraser
May 9, 2026
Chapel
Why meditate? Many beings come to the study of Dharma (the teachings of Buddhist psychology) and the practice of meditation to change something.
Contemporary Ecstatic Chanting (May)
With Leah Hokanson
May 10, 2026
Chapel
Are you looking for a fun, safe, soul-filled, and spiritually uplifting community singing experience that's open to all? Are you wanting to open your heart in joyous song with others? Join Leah Hokanson for Contemporary Ecstatic Chanting.
BCIMS: Two Wings of Awakening: Mettā and Insight Retreat
With Tempel Smith and Kristina Baré
May 16 - 24, 2026
Bethlehem Centre
This retreat blends mettā (loving-kindness) and insight meditation to cultivate wisdom, concentration, and inner peace. Designed for experienced meditators, it will be held in noble silence, fostering deep transformation.
The Three Cord Strand
With Jay Suttonbrown
June 2 - 9, 2026
Bethlehem Centre
Deepen your Kundalini Yoga practice by exploring Laya, Shunia, Pratyahar, kriya, naad, mantra, and meditation; suitable for all levels.
Saturday Kundalini Yoga and Meditation (June)
With Jay Suttonbrown
June 6, 2026
Shepherd Hall
Kundalini Yoga is an uplifting blend of spiritual and physical practices that incorporates movement, dynamic breathing techniques, meditation, and mantra.
Please bring a yoga mat, supports for a meditative seat, layers for comfort, and a sealable beverage container.
Contemporary Ecstatic Chanting (June)
With Leah Hokanson
June 7, 2026
Chapel
Are you looking for a fun, safe, soul-filled, and spiritually uplifting community singing experience that's open to all? Are you wanting to open your heart in joyous song with others? Join Leah Hokanson for Contemporary Ecstatic Chanting.
Hakomi Practice: Quieting the Mind
With Marcia Burton, RCC and Hakomi Trainer
June 7, 2026
Bethlehem Centre
Hakomi is a way of being that supports emotional healing. In the ancient Hopi language, Hakomi means, “How do I stand in relation to these many realms?” or more simply, “Who am I?”
Solo Retreat June 14 - 19th, 2026
Flexible Dates
Bethlehem Centre
Solo Retreat Stay dates to choose from are between June 2026 Bethlehem Centre provides a safe, sacred place, with quiet spaces in nature to disconnect from the day-to-day. It's the perfect place to reconnect with oneself and sink into contemplation and spiritual practice. On the shores of Westwood Lake at the foot of Mount Benson, […]
Summer Retreat into Silence
With Nan Goodship and Murray Groom
July 12 - 17, 2026
Bethlehem Centre
A silent retreat for experienced seekers to deepen spiritual practice through guidance, reflection, and nature.
Summer Touchstone: a 1/2 day Silent Retreat
With Victoria Pawlowski M.Ed., R.C.C.
July 19, 2026
View Room
Experience a peaceful half-day retreat at Bethlehem Centre to nurture your mind, body, and spirit through mindfulness, self-compassion, and reflective practices.
BCIMS: Simply Present for Insight
With Tempel Smith and Jeanne Corrigal
August 15 - 22, 2026
Bethlehem Centre
Silent Insight retreat cultivating natural mindfulness, deep rest, inner calm, and insight through noble silence and guided meditation practice.
10 Bodies of Kundalini Yoga: A Contemporary Study of Subtle and Physical Intelligence
With Jay Suttonbrown
September 22 - December 8, 2026
Bethlehem Retreat Centre, Nanaimo
A gentle, non-hierarchical journey into the 10 Bodies, inviting you to deepen awareness, reconnect within, and embody clarity, presence, and wholeness.
Embers and Expansion: A Fall Kundalini Retreat
With Jay Suttonbrown
October 16 - 18, 2026
Chapel, Bethlehem Retreat Centre, Nanaimo
A gentle fall Kundalini retreat to slow down, turn inward, and reconnect with your Inner Compass through stillness, warmth, expansion, and authentic presence.
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training
With Jay Suttonbrown
January 8 - April 18, 2027
Bethlehem Retreat Centre, Nanaimo
A welcoming, inclusive yoga journey blending Hatha and Kundalini, offering deep personal growth, practical tools, and certification to share this transformative practice with others.