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728 Main Street, Vancouver

Highlights

RADHA VANCOUVER IS NOW OFFERING CLASSES FOR OUR WINTER SESSION! FRIDAY: There are three Hatha classes today one at 7:00, one at 9:30 and our noon stretch & relax class at 12:00 . Discover yourself in the calm atmosphere of RADHA.

Three mornings a week give yourself a head start for your day and come to our 7am Hatha classes on Monday, Wednesday & Friday. Also, remember our 10 week Kundalini session at 7pm Monday and Tuesday evening (see more below or on our blog).

PAY-AS-YOU-CAN classes If in need, PAY-AS-YOU-CAN. Classes are available to all!

YOGA classes 16 drop-in classes/week, including a deeper exploration of Hatha with Hidden Language Hatha Yoga.

KUNDALINI classes Mondays at 7pm and Tuesdays at 7pm (Young Adults) Ten week session from JANUARY 16 & 17 until March 19 & 20. Please call for more info or to register.

SATSANG Sunday 7:30 - 8:30 pm. Ongoing every Sunday. FREE! Come and join our community Sunday, February 5th for a special Satsang to honour Swami Radha and her work..

WORKSHOPS Come to our 2 hour workshops Saturdays from 10:00 - 12:00 pm. Bring a journal.

February 11 ~ Mantra Yoga. Observe the effect of sound on your mind.

February 25 ~ Divine Light Invocation. Learn to fill yourself with Light and give back to others.

COOKING CLASSES Rooted Nutrition's classes are off to a good start. There are 7 classes in February starting next weekend with:

Saturday, Feb 4 Sprouting

Saturday, Feb 5 Intro to Sourdough baking

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RADHA’S GREEN BUILDING PROJECT

In August 2009 Radha completed sustainable retrofits with support from a Vancity Green Building grant. Come by and experience the results! You can also watch a video overview of the work that was done or read about it in an article on local greening projects by Granville Magazine.

Green Heat

  • airsource heatpumpair-source heat pump replaced the gas-fired HVAC rooftop unit for 2nd floor heat/ac
  • a heat pump backed up by high-efficiency gas furnace replaced an inefficient gas furnace for ground floor
  • BENEFITS- substantially reduce our carbon output

Hold the Warmth

  • foam insulation was sprayed in
  • window with broken seal was replaced
  • new roof using TPO membrane (a white membrane that reduces heat gain), and rigid insulation on back half of building
  • BENEFITS – maintain temperature and help reduce our carbon footprint

Add Natural Light

  • 14 solar light tubes were installed bringing natural light into the kitchen and dining room
  • BENEFITS – reduce electricity usage and create a more pleasant, uplifting environment for guests and staff

Add More Light

  • dimmable LEDs and compact fluorescents were installed with new wiring
  • new track lights highlight the art exhibits
  • BENEFITS – reduce electrical consumption, create a more well-lit interior space

Add Plantsgreen roof

  • a partial green roof of drought-resistant sedum was installed
  • BENEFITS – protect the roof membrane, decrease heating loads in the summer, reduce storm water run off, and support a diversified eco-system

Add Air

  • the heat pump continually circulates fresh air and a new make-up air unit  in the kitchen does the same
  • BENEFITS – improved air quality

Save Water

  • flush controls and aerators were installed
  • BENEFITS -  save 100,000 litres/year

Refinishingrefinished floors

  • original fir floors were sanded and refinished with low VOC urethane.
  • damaged floor coverings on the stairs, behind the bar and in the office were replaced with marmoleum
  • low VOC paints were used to paint the ceilings, hallways, office, and doorways
  • BENEFITS – maintaining and re-using in an aware way; taking care of what we have

Purchasing

  • lowest toxicity/low VOC options for glues and finishes were chosen
  • wood was locally sourced or salvaged where possible
  • materials were selected for recycled content
  • contractors were required to divert all recyclable waste material from landfill

Funders, Partners & Donors
Although we dreamed of sustainable solutions that would upgrade our beloved old building while maintaining its character, we honestly could not have done it without so much generous help from our partners and donors. Thank you!

  • Vancity and the Real Estate Foundation of BC – Green Building Grant
  • Ventana Construction Corporation – construction management and construction services/solutions
  • Lighthouse Sustainable Building Centre- volunteer and professional support as part of their 2010 Green Building Challenge
  • Projects in Place Society – installation of green roof; discount on sedum mats from Xeroflor
  • Christopher Boyzk Architects Ltd- architectural and interior design consulting
  • Krahn Structural Engineers- engineering consulting.
  • Nightingale Electric – large donation on labour
  • We also received generous discounts on products or services from , Chameleon Painting, Raven Roofing, Cobra Interiors, Greer Contracting, Aluma Glass, Fastrack Flooring, Tech 8 Doors, Fresh Scent Cleaners, Broadway Refrigeration, Teknion Lighting, CBR productsvancity

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