Robert Hay founded the Rama Lotus Yoga Centre in Ottawa in 1993. His mission was to empower thousands of individuals through regular classes and retreats, and to train numerous dedicated instructors who would in turn inspire thousands more. The centre began with a few Kundalini yoga classes each week and grew to become one of the largest yoga centres in Canada, with over 10 styles of yoga to choose from and 108 classes offered each week. Robert Hay is a Certified Hatha Yoga and Kundalini Yoga Instructor and a 500-hour member of the Yoga Alliance and the International Kundalini Yoga Teacher's Association (IKYTA). Robert has been practicing yoga and meditation for over thirty years and has taught over 3,000 yoga classes, workshops, yoga retreats, private consultations and, over 15 Hatha, Kundalini and restorative yoga teacher training programs. Robert is a fountain of knowledge and always finds a way to teach what is needed at the right time.After fulfilling his vision for the Rama Lotus Yoga Centre, Robert decided to focus his energy and expertise on a new yoga resource for the Ottawa community – a place where people could temporarily disconnect from technology and reconnect with nature, community, and their inner person. Yoga Garden Retreat is a magical space filled with pristine forest and lush gardens nestled in the natural beauty of the Gatineau Hills. Set on a semi-private lake, the land invites us to gentle contemplation with its inherent serenity and natural beauty. YGRs location and atmosphere ensure events of any size are intimate and unforgettable. The Yoga Garden Retreat will re-open September 1st, 2023.