Author · Vipassana.ca blog
Valerii Bandurko
Co-founder & retreat coordinator · Vipassana.ca
Yoga entered Valerii’s life through back pain about eight years ago; of all the practices he explored since, Vipassana is the one that stayed. He never planned to teach, but after a one-day retreat with Artem in 2024 he became a certified yoga instructor (Yoga Alliance, International Yoga Federation), and now leads the one-day retreat in Calgary and, together with Artem, the 3-day silent retreats at Gull Lake and Mount St. Francis.
Articles by Valerii · 6
Best Meditation & Silent Retreats in Canada (2027): Compared by Province
Compare 38 meditation, Vipassana, silent and yoga retreats across Canada by province, tradition, length, price and how often they run. Checked on official sites.
How to Stop Overthinking: What Actually Works (From Someone Who Tried Everything)
Overthinking is rumination: a loop, not a problem being solved. Why "just stop" fails, the root cause, and seven methods that work, day and night, without an app.
Meditation for Sleep: 5 Techniques That Actually Help You Fall Asleep
How sleep meditation quiets the racing mind that keeps you awake: five screen-free techniques, a 10-minute bedtime routine, and what to do when you wake at 3 a.m.
Goenka Vipassana Retreat: 10-Day Course, Cost & Alternatives
The Goenka 10-day Vipassana course explained: the rules, the schedule, what "free" really costs, where to sit in Canada, and a 3-day alternative in Alberta.
How to Meditate for Beginners: A Step-by-Step Guide to Starting at Home
How to meditate for beginners, from someone who started late: posture, breath, what to do with thoughts, how long to sit, and how to make it a daily habit at home.
What Is Vipassana Meditation? Meaning, Technique & Benefits
Vipassana means "seeing things as they really are." Learn the Pali and Sanskrit roots, how the technique works, its benefits, and 1–3-day retreat options in Alberta.