Cheryl Joseph
Since 2009, I have been sharing the practice of yoga in the Iyengar tradition here in Vancouver. As a certified Iyengar yoga teacher, I tailor my teaching to each individual’s capacity, providing thoughtful adaptations, progressions, and contemplative practices that foster sensitivity, deepen understanding through experience, and encourage learning through observation. I regularly study with the Iyengar family, continually drawing inspiration from their vast knowledge and wisdom. Outside the yoga studio, you’ll often find me enjoying the serene ocean on a stand-up paddleboard at Jericho Beach or spending quality time with my family, friends, and my dog, Richard.
I grew up in the eastern townships in Quebec and graduated from McGill University. My career in information technology carried me through diverse industries in Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver, with a memorable chapter living and working in Tokyo.
Staying active has always been a natural part of my life, but yoga reshaped my relationship with movement. It offered me tools I could carry into every area of life, bringing calm, focus, and a deeper sense of balance. Yoga became a path to healing as well - helping me ease the lingering pain and imbalances from a cycling accident in my twenties, more recently supporting my recovery from a spiral fracture of my fifth metatarsal through an adapted practice, and over the years seeing and understanding movement, recovery and stillness.
The words of B.K.S. Iyengar “Yoga does not just change the way we see things; it transforms the person who sees.” shifted something within me. They opened the door to experiencing yoga not only as physical movement, but as a practice of true transformation.
After years of dedicated study, practice, and certification assessments, I eventually transitioned from my career in industry to teaching yoga, sharing the transformative benefits of the Iyengar tradition with others.
Pranshant Iyengar from India
2020-Present Online, Classes
Abhijata Iyengar from India
2023 San Diego USA, Convention
2022, 2021, 2020 Online, Classes
2019 Dallas USA, Convention
Geeta Iyengar from India
2014 India, Convention
2008 Penticton Canada
Stephanie Quirk from Australia
2024, 2023, 2021 Online, Workshops
Raya Uma Datta from India
2022 Online, Classes
Rajlaxmi S Nidmarti from India
2021 Online, Classes
Jawahar Bangera from India
2021 Online, Workshop
2014, Workshop
John Schumacher from USA
2020 Online, Classes
2019, 2017, 2016, 2015, Workshops
Chris Saudek from USA
2021, 2021, 2018 Online, Workshops
2012, 2011, Workshops
Gabriella Giubilaro from Italy
2021 Online, Workshop
2017, 2011, 2010, 2008, Workshop
Louie Ettling from Canada
2000-2016, Classes
Mahar Raz from Canada
2013, Workshop
Father Joe Pereira from India
2012, 2009, Workshop
Donald Moyer from USA
2010, Workshop
Bijoo Metha from India
2009, Workshop
2025 Reversing Scoliosis with Loren Fishman
2025 Iyengar Yoga for Lower Back Care (Herniated Disc, Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis) with Peggy Kelley
2025 Iyengar Yoga for Hip Replacement with Hermann Traitteur
2013 Yoga for Scoliosis with Elise Browning Miller
4 hour Teacher Training Workshops
2013, Mahar Raz from Toronto
2012, 2011, Chris Saudek from USA
2011, 2010, 2008, Gabriella Giubilaro from Italy
2010, Donald Moyer from USA
Victoria Iyengar Yoga Center, Ann Kilbertus & Leslie Hogya
2011, 2010, Teacher Training Intensive
Iyengar Yoga Teacher Training, Louie Ettling
2014-2016, Intermediate Junior II
2013-2012, Intermediate Junior I
2008-2011, Introductory Level I & II
Photos:
Caving, Nevada; Pune, India; SUP, Jericho; Cycling , Lhasa Tibet to Katmandu Nepal; Hiking, Red Rocks Nevada; Cycling, Vancouver; SUP, Okanagan; Hiking, The Stawamus Chief; Sirsasana; Sarvangasana