Canadian yoga innovator, author dies in Victoria; suspected drug overdose
VICTORIA — A Canadian yoga innovator who started working out of an old garage in Toronto more than a decade ago and expanded worldwide has died of a suspected drug overdose in Victoria.
Michael Stone, who offered compassion and collaboration yoga and meditation retreats, died earlier this month, two days after being found unresponsive on July 14.
His family said he took street drugs in an attempt to medicate his on-going struggles with bipolar disorder.
“Michael did amazing work in the world and changed the lives of so many,” Stone’s wife, Carina, said in a statement posted on Stone’s website and Facebook. “He was a beautiful father and loving husband. He loved his life, his work, and his students deeply. He was loved immeasurably.”