East Van Wisdom School

Since stepping into ownership of Green Room Yoga, founding East Wisdom School and teaching for Karma Teachers Trainings, I have been evolving my perspective on what it is to teach embodiment, how important it is that we embody the practices we teach, and how much it matters that we seize the opportunity we are have, at this time of crisis to make a difference.

We need to elevate our voices, our unique message and come to stand in our inherent worthiness — knowing without a doubt how much we have cultivated and how much it matters to well-being of our students, clients, and the greater world, that we share it.

In a Disembodied World, the Body is Revolution We are surrounded by information, yet so many of us are hungry for wisdom. We are more connected than ever, yet often estranged from ourselves. I meet teachers, healers, coaches, and leaders with...

April is National Poetry Month, a time devoted to attention, language, and listening. In the spirit of the season, this six-week in-person course invites you into a supportive writing community where curiosity is valued over critique, and where the act of writing is approached as a practice of presence.

Writing poetry can feel lonely or elusive. Many of us carry quiet beliefs about who poetry is for, or worry that we’re doing it “wrong.” This course takes root in a simple, radical premise: poetry is for everyone.

🗓 Every Thursday From March 26 - April 30
⏰ 7:30-9PM
🖋If this feels like something you're interested in, click the link for more info and registration 👉🏼 https://eastvanwisdomschool.com/poetry-for-everyone/

Becoming Now�Meditation, Yoga & Creative Practice
with Lisa Gibson

Thursdays, 7:30–9pm�
Feb 5–Mar 12

Small group • In person • East Van Wisdom School

👉 Link in bio to register.

Fight, Flight, or Insight
A 4-week Somatic Yoga Series with Joni Cooke ✨

Thursdays, Nov 13 – Dec 4
7:30–8:45PM
📍 East Van Wisdom School

What if the bridge between body and mind is your nervous system?

With over 35 years as a dancer, Shiatsu therapist, and yogi—plus lived experience as a neurodivergent woman—Joni Cooke offers a rare blend of ancient wisdom and modern nervous system understanding. Her teaching is strong and gentle, practical and poetic, rooted in both Hatha Yoga and Zen practice.

Each week you’ll explore shaking, Do-Yin, and yoga sequences crafted to release tension, restore balance, and awaken your body's natural intelligence. Joni’s approach is deeply human—grounded in kindness, humour, and the wisdom of experience.

🌀 Full Series: $100*
🌀 Single Class: $27
*10% off for GRY pass holders

Come as you are.
Breathe, move, and listen to the “issues in your tissues.”

Fight, Flight, or Insight A 4-week Somatic Yoga Series with Joni Cooke ✨ Thursdays, Nov 13 – Dec 4 7:30–8:45PM 📍 East Van Wisdom School @greenroomyogaeastvan What if the bridge between body and mind is your nervous system? With over 35 years as a dancer, Shiatsu therapist, and yogi—plus lived experience as a neurodivergent woman—Joni Cooke offers a rare blend of ancient wisdom and modern nervous system understanding. Her teaching is strong and gentle, practical and poetic, rooted in both Hatha Yoga and Zen practice. Each week you’ll explore shaking, Do-Yin, and yoga sequences crafted to release tension, restore balance, and awaken your body's natural intelligence. Joni’s approach is deeply human—grounded in kindness, humour, and the wisdom of experience. 🌀 Full Series: $100* 🌀 Single Class: $27 *10% off for GRY pass holders Come as you are. Breathe, move, and listen to the “issues in your tissues.” #somaticyoga #nervoussystemhealing #neurodivergentfriendly #eastvanwisdomschool #greenroomyoga #mindbodyconnection #yogainvancouver #mindbodyneverdivided