Yoga Under the Salish Sea at the Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre
Get working on your fishness.
Sidney, BC – As summer begins to wind down, the Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre will be gearing
up to kick off its fall programming, including their popular class, Yoga Under the Salish Sea.
Yoga was introduced at the not-for-profit aquarium early last year in an effort to branch out
beyond business as usual and find new and innovative sources of revenue. “We wanted to
create more opportunities for the community to enjoy the building,” said Marketing Manager,
Christina Smethurst. “It’s a great space for any number of things.” Some of the after-hours
offerings at the aquarium include a bi-monthly Movie Night, annual events like Camosun’s
‘Seafood, Drink Beer’ bash, and variations on existing programming, like a spin on their monthly
lecture series that included a course dinner at Haros restaurant.
Out of all of the aquarium’s after-hours programs and events, though, it’s been yoga that has
received the most attention. “The aquarium backdrop for a yoga class is one-of-a-kind on the
Island,” says Smethurst, “which draws a lot of interest. People really seem to love it!” They’ve
had such great feedback, in fact, that a new yoga class geared toward seniors has been added
on Tuesday mornings. Both classes are taught by yoga instructor and long-time Sidney resident,
Scharie Wonnenberg. “Sidney has so many residents in their 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, and beyond, who
are looking for ways to stay fit, and yoga is perfect for that,” says Wonnenberg. “The class will
focus on building strength and flexibility at a pace that is comfortable for seniors.”
Regular yoga classes at the Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre will take place every Wednesday
evening from 5:30pm to 6:30 pm starting September 11th until November 27th. The senior’s
yoga class will be Tuesday mornings from 7am to 8am starting September 10th until December
3rd. Visit www.oceandiscovery.ca to see the schedules and to purchase a yoga class punch card.
Media Contact: Christina Smethurst, Marketing Manager-250.665.7511-marketing@oceandiscovery.ca
About Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre is an aquarium and marine education centre focused on
the diverse ecosystem of the Salish Sea. www.oceandiscovery.ca. It is a not-for-profit community facility. Funds to operate the
aquarium and associated education programs come from admissions revenues, memberships and generous community support
through donations. Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre is governed, funded, and owned by the New Marine Centre Society a
registered charity. The centre is located at 9811 Seaport Pl on the waterfront in Sidney, BC.