May Challenge Month
Grounded in Practice
This year, we invite you onto The Practice Path — a month rooted in consistency, curiosity, and connection. Rather than pushing or perfecting, the intention is simple: stay grounded in your practice and let it support you.
Spring carries a natural sense of renewal, and with it, an opportunity to return — to your breath, your body, and your rhythm. The May Challenge isn’t about doing more; it’s about showing up. Again and again. Letting the practice meet you where you are, and trusting what unfolds over time.
At Ashtanga Yoga Victoria, this month has become a meaningful tradition — a shared experience of movement, energy, and community. Every class, every return to the mat, every small act of showing up — it all counts.
A Month of Practice & Community
Throughout May, we’ll be offering a full calendar of events designed to support your journey and keep things inspired along the way.
From early morning practices to community gatherings, sound, movement, and time in nature — this is your invitation to explore what practice can look like beyond the mat.
Moon Days & Special Events
- May 1st — Full Moon Sound Bath + Chai
- May 1st — Movie Night at the Shala
- May 2nd — Outdoor Yoga
- May 3rd — Cold Dip with Lucy
- Weekly — Yin with Michelle / Nancy
- May 9th — Philosophy Circle
- May 15th — Beats with Purpose
- May 16th — Community Hike
- May 29th — Poetry in Motion
- May 31st — Blue Moon Nidra
- May 31st — Community Celebration + Prize Giveaways
All Moon Day and special events are free for May Challenge participants and count toward your points — offering more ways to connect, move, and be part of the community.
Commit to the Rhythm
The heart of the challenge is simple: consistency.
- Practice 5x per week → eligible for the Grand Prize
- Practice 6x per week → entered into weekly prize draws
- Bonus Days → May 30th + 31st
You can also earn extra points by stepping into the community:
- Bring a friend
- Attend events + workshops
- Join cold dips, hikes, and local offerings
This is your path — structured, but flexible. Supportive, not rigid.
Save the Date
We’ll close the month with a Community Celebration + Prize Giveaway — a chance to gather, connect, and honour the journey together.
Sunday, May 31st at 12pm
Following a special morning Moon Day practice
Practice with Purpose
This year, we’re honoured to support the Victoria Native Friendship Centre, a local organization offering programs, resources, and community support for Indigenous peoples in our region.
We invite you to donate $10–$100 (or whatever feels right) as part of your participation, with all contributions going directly toward their work.
Your registration includes access to all events, community offerings, and the full May Challenge experience.
Walk the Path
The Practice Path isn’t about perfection — it’s about returning.
Returning to your breath.
Returning to your body.
Returning to the steady rhythm of practice.
Let this be a month of grounded movement, shared energy, and connection — to yourself and to the community around you.
We’ll see you on the mat.
— The AYVic Team