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When is the 2017 Victoria Yoga Conference?
The 2017 Victoria Yoga Conference is happening February 10-13th, 2017.
How do I get to Victoria?Tourism Victoria has an awesome list of options on getting to our beautiful city.
Where is the 2017 Conference taking place?The Conference is taking place at the University of Victoria. We will be located in the Cadboro Commons building, the Student Union building, McKinnon Gym and the First Peoples House. The Conference is happening during reading break so campus will be quiet.
What hotel should I stay at?This year we have partnered with the Parkside Hotel which is located at 810 Humboldt Street in downtown Victoria, BC and can be reached at 250-940-1200. We will have shuttles running to and from the hotel throughout the weekend to ensure that everyone has a means of transportation to the Conference at UVic. Please mention the Victoria Yoga Conference when booking your hotel room to get a discounted rate.
Getting to UVic?If you choose to drive to UVic, we recommend that you park in Lot 5. Please click here to view parking prices and parking lot maps. There will be lots of parking as it is reading break for the students over this weekend. If you choose you could bike or take public transit to the campus – UVic has all the information on their website.
Can I sign up for single classes?Single class passes may be available on the days of the Conference for classes that have space. Sign up for our newsletter to be notified of all VYC news!
Can I pre-register for classes on Monday, February 13th?Community classes happening on Monday, February 13th are first come first serve and entry is by donation. There is no pre-registration for these classes. Schedule for Monday to be announced soon!
There will also be a full day workshop “Trauma Informed Yoga & Mindfulness Skills for Yoga & Healthcare Professionals: Tools for Resilience, Recovery and Mood Management” with Nicole Emily Marcia. Registration is in advance for this workshop. Registration will be open soon!
Is the Wellness Market open to the public?Yes the Wellness Market is free and open to the public on all three days of the Conference. Please view our exhibitors here.
Food and BeverageWe will offer complimentary water to all attendees. In addition we have a tea station with teas fromEarth’s Herbal and cold-pressed juices from Good Life Juice. You are encouraged to bring a refillable water bottle and/or travel mug to fill and take with you during workshops and events. Lunches for Saturday, Sunday and Monday can be pre-ordered here and will be available for pick up at 11:30 am each day in the Wellness Market. Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten Free options are available. You are also welcome to bring snacks and/or a bagged lunch.
What to Bring with YouIn addition to any personal items you like to have with you, please ensure you bring:
There is no need to bring a printed ticket to the conference. We will have your name on a registration list and give you the appropriate ticket or wristband for your level of registration. Wristbands will be issued once and will need to be worn for the whole weekend in order to access classes and the marketplace.
Cancellation PolicyIf you need to cancel for any reason you must notify us by Monday, January 18th, 2017 for a refund. Tickets cancelled before December 31, 2016 will receive a refund less 25% of your purchased ticket price; tickets cancelled between January 1st and January 18, 2017 will receive a refund less 50% of your purchased ticket price. If you need to transfer your ticket to someone else, you must do so by January 30, 2017 and there will be a $60 transfer processing fee.
Cancellations and transfer requests must be in writing by email tocommunity@victoriayogaconference.com
After January 18, 2017, all tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. We cannot issue partial-refunds or support partial-ticket-swaps of any kind.
In the unlikely event that the conference is cancelled, we will refund all tickets. We will not, however, be able to refund flight, hotel, or other purchases people may make. All listed speakers are confirmed — however, sometimes life events such as sickness or death in the family prevent them from making it at the last minute.
Questions?If you have any questions, please email us at community@victoriayogaconference.com
