Red Door Yoga

I have taken the 3 levels of Yoga Teacher Training offered by Red Door Yoga and it has been life changing. The tools that I gained through my training gave me a solid base of knowledge to teach yoga and an understanding of a philosophy that has enriched my life. There are great options available for training. I have enjoyed both in person training at Kavita's serene and lovely studio in Lantzville and have had a rich experience with the flexibility of taking training on line. I 100% recommend Red Door Yoga Teacher training for both becoming a yoga teacher and for enhancement on personal level.

Kavita is super knowledgeable and puts together a very in depth yoga teacher training program that’s set at a good pace to let the information sink in. The studio is in a beautiful location with an inviting and calming atmosphere. I would 100% recommend if you’re interested in deepening your understanding of yoga.

So grateful for having studied the RDYT200 program with Kavita. Delivered with a perfect blend of science and philosophy. Engaging and kinesthetically active classes with fun and relevant references and analogies to accommodate every type of learner. Always available to answer/support the students. The knowledge I gained enabled me to build my confidence and teach students. With the intent of signing up for YFL to help teammates stretch safely and improve their range of motion, I learned that yoga has so much more to offer therefore promptly registered for the RDYT200 and redefined my journey.
It gives me such joy to now hear my students share that they feel great after a class, notice the mobility improvements during the day, and sleep great at night. This encourages me to keep learning and sharing this gift with the community.

I’m currently taking the 200 hour yoga teacher training with Kavita and really enjoying it! Not only am I gaining tons of knowledge on yoga and it’s philosophies, but also a deeper understand of myself physically and emotionally. Very happy with my choice of schools and everything that I am learning. Also very grateful that the class start times work so that I can take the ferry over from the mainland.

Kavita is an amazing teacher who is the best that I have experienced at teaching proper form and technique. My practice has included taking yoga classes in various locations in Ontario, Florida and British Columia during the past 15 years. I have also taken classes with Roberta and Cindy at Red Door Yoga, and they are very competent teachers too. The facility is modern, bright, quiet and clean, and provides a great setting for the practice of yoga.

Red Door Yoga is located in a beautiful wooded setting. My experience attending yoga classes and taking the Yoga Teacher Training and other classes at the studio has been transformative in my life. Kavita is very knowledgeable and teaches yoga philosophy in a way that is easy to understand. The other staff are amazing as well. I would highly recommend RDY for classes and for training.

Loved taking classes at Red Door for over 10 years before moving to Victoria. Inclusive and welcoming to all! Great teachers ❤ I enjoyed every class I took...and I took a lot of classes! My personal favourites were Meditation, Pranayama and Ashtanga! Kavita's knowledge is just, well, amazing! I learned so much about myself and how I move in the world (physically, mentally and spiritually)...and the work never ends! Yeesh! So, Thank You Red Door Yoga! It is truly a special place that is dear to my heart. Excited to be able to take classes online...almost like going home ❤

I was looking for a studio where I could learn about and practice yoga, especially from an eastern philosophic perspective. Kavita's knowledge and experience is second to none, and she offers many different ways to learn. I am so thankful I found Red Door Yoga; in this day and age when yoga studios are a dime a dozen, Red Door Yoga's authenticity makes it the only place for me.

Red Door Yoga is a beautiful studio. I’ve been taking Dana’s Yin class for over a year now. I’ve also had classes with other instructors at the studio and they are fantastic. Incredibly clean and they have mats, blankets, etc... if you need to borrow.

There was no way ever that I was going to any yoga class! Then one day a friend told me there was a new yoga school opening with a free first week and I should go. After several times suggesting the same thing and with a class called Seniors' Yoga, I went! I have never quit going once a week to Seniors yoga since then (8 or 10 years perhaps). Red Door yoga has changed my physical and mental life for the better and there is no doubt in my mind that I would not be getting around as freely as I do now at age 82 without it.

I have been attending classes at Red Door Yoga for several years and I can honestly say it has made an incredibly positive difference in my life. Kavita is an amazing teacher/mentor who comes from a place of integrity and kindness. I am truly grateful for the lessons and tools she has taught me. Namaste. Leeanne C

A beautiful yoga studio with experienced instructors and a variety of class styles. For those who are interested in teacher training, I would definitely recommend it. It will depend your understanding of the yoga poses as well as your understanding of the whole philosophy of yoga.

I cannot recommend Red Door highly enough - I started there several years ago as a total beginner and found several different classes that met my needs. Having now taken any number of classes, I can say that every teacher is well-qualified - their training is excellent, thanks to owner and teacher Kavarita Maharaj - and they are also, without exception, lovely people brimming with compassion and humour. The variety of offerings is amazing, including classes targeting seniors, folks with multiple sclerosis, beginning and experienced meditators, and several different yoga modalities/approaches. The studio itself is literally in a forested clearing and is lovely and peaceful in design, and is only minutes away from Nanaimo's major north end mall and major arteries. Rates are reasonable and competitive with local offerings, and the more classes you take, the lower the price per class. Red Door has genuinely improved my health and daily life, particularly as a person with chronic disabilities, and I recommend the studio without reservation!
Dr. Lorna Kaufman

I have been taking classes at Red Door for about eighteen months now. The instruction is of consistently high quality: the instructors are very perceptive and knowledgeable. The practice space has a serene atmosphere: large, wood-floored, unfurnished, and filled with light from windows that overlook a stand of bamboo.

A beautiful introduction and full immersion into the heart of practice. An invitation to connect to the source of why we each show up on our mat: physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Supported by a wealth of knowledge, intelligent sequences, dedicated teachers, and a strong foundation that Kavita and her team have built over the years is outstanding, and a truly unique experience.

As a RDY200hr student and Yoga Teacher, I am continually in awe at the level of knowledge, training and learning that I have received and continue to receive. I encourage anyone with a spark of interest to follow it, the path will continue to unfold.

My quest for a deeper yoga practise recently brought me to Kavita’s Red Door Yoga Studio. The studio’s observance of traditional yoga philosophy is supporting my journey toward truth, contentment, surrender, and community connection.

Red Door yoga has it all! Great teachers, a beautiful, warm, spacious studio, and lots of class options. I love taking yoga classes here, and highly recommend this studio.

I am forever grateful for finding Red Door Yoga over 4 years ago. It was my search for "True Self Help" that lead me to Kavita Maharaj and her in-depth teaching. A wealth of wisdom, she truly is "Living the Philosophy" and teaching those of us willing to do the work; how to as well. Namaste

I've been going to Red Door Yoga for several years, attending yoga classes, Philosophy/Meditation class, Ayurveda courses, among other things. Kavita and her team are top notch!

Kavita is extremely precise and intuitive in the way she teaches, I am able to get deeper into the poses - without hurting myself. I have benefited greatly from her classes!