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 · 5
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 "insight" — seeing things as they are. Learn how the technique works, what research says, and how to try it at a weekend retreat.