Events submitted to the Newsletter will automatically be included on the website. For late submissions to the website only, please submit in an email to yaa@yoga.ca in the following order and layout:

Date. Workshop Title. Instructor. Description. Time. Cost. Address. Contact person and phone number.

example:
Feb 2-3  Hatha Yoga Workshop with Janice Belamy.  Yoga for Beginners - a gentle approach.  Fri 4-6pm / Sat 2-4pm. $80. 441 Sunview Way.  Gillian Brown 222-2222.

 

PLEASE NOTE: THE CALENDAR OF EVENTS COVERS ALL EVENTS IN ALBERTA
E=Edmonton; C=Calgary; Other cities noted in description.

E=Edmonton; C=Calgary RD=Red Deer; Other cities noted in description.

 

May 12 RD YAA AGM: Yoga for Breath & Voice w/ David Wilson. Red Deer $50 (+$10 non-m). YAA 780-427-8776.

May 12 E Mother’s Day Partner Yoga w/ Rita Maltais. 1-3 pm. $40/pair (members bring a guest for $35). Yoga for Today 780-416-4211

May 12 C Yoga for Insomnia w/ Trish Robbins. 1:30-3:30 pm. $55 + gst. The Yoga Studio South, JCC, 1607 90 Ave SW, 403-253-9694.

May 13 E The Essence of Bhagavad-Gita & Practical Application in Daily Life w/ Chandran Iyer. All welcome. 5:15 pm. Free. Sathya Sai Baba Center 9619 - 82 Ave

May 14-18 E Master classes w/ Shankara Darby. Mon-Fri 7-9:30 am & Tues-Fri 3-5:30pm. $20 per session or $90 for 5 classes. True Yoga Edmonton. 8116 101 st. Info: 780 660 0713.

May 19-20 E Yoga in Greece w/ Melanie Checknita . 780-450-9642.

May19-Jun7 C Critical Alignment Levels I-IV w/ Gert van Leeuwen. yogadotcalm.com

May 19 C Yoga in Bowness starts - yoga classes in beautiful Bowness Park every Saturday from 9:45-10:45am - all levels welcome. Summer class cards available for purchase at 6452 35th Avenue NW. Please check out website for more information www.yogainbowness.com

May 21-31 E Yoga in Santorini Greece w/ Angie Ackerman. Yoga for Today 780-416-4211

May 24-27 RD Awakening the Heart Yoga Retreat w/ senior teachers, Elisabeth Michielsen & Anna Radyo . Sylvan Lake Bahai Centre. $425 incl. Anna 780-439-5196 or Elisabeth bodyheartsoul@shaw.ca

May 24 RD Teacher Training w/ Paula King & Ann Waschuk. $60. 9-4pm. YARD (Red Deer). TTP with Paula King & Ann Waschuk. Fall dates TBA reddeeryoga.ca or Ann Waschuk 403-343-3830.

May 25 E Restorative Yoga Wksp. w/ Cassie McColl. 6:30-8:30 pm. $25. Yoga Within 9014-75 st. 780-450-9642

May 25-27 C Harnessing the Gunas w/ Sarahjoy Marsh. Fri 6-9, Sat 10 am-1 pm & 3-5 pm, Sun 10 am-1 pm. 403-249-5920 www.kathynashyoga.com

May 25-27  C The Kalki-Krishna Connection Mantra Workshop with Satyabhama at Harmony Yoga Pilates Studio; Friday 7:30-9 pm Traditional Satya Narayana Puja, Sat. & Sun. 10 am-6 pm Workshop.  To register contact Stacey at (403) 240-7100 or Stacey@triskelewellness.com.

May 26 C Yoga with Ropes w/ Rob Walker. 1-4 pm $55 + gst. The Yoga Studio South, Wellington, 1330 15 Ave SW, 403-228-5808.

May 26 E YAA Yoga Lineage of Desikachar : Cultivating Steadiness & Ease w/Marcia Langenberg. 9-12 pm & 1:30-3:30 pm. $90mem/$100nonmem. Classical Yoga Cen., 11906–129 Ave. Info: Marcia 780-436-3767. Reg YAA 780 427 8776.

May 26 E Yin/Yang Workshop: Finding the Yin in Our Yang Poses w/ Heather Stephens of Vancouver. 12-3 pm. $50 (members $45). Yoga for Today 780-416-4211

May 28 E Yoga & Raw Foods w/ Keltie Barbutza . 11 am-1 pm. $120. Yoga for Today 780-416-4211

May29-Jun19 E IRest Meditation Introductory series. 1:30-3pm. $80 incl gst., Classical Yoga Centre, 11906 129 Ave. Val Whitehead 780-729-6880,  valwhitehead@shaw.ca

June 1  C Chakra Yoga & Meditation with Helen Mikuska at Harmony Yoga Pilates Studio, Fri 7:30-9 pm. 809-1402; info@harmonyyogastudio.ca

Jun 1-3 E YAA Deepening our Practice Retreat w/ David McAmmond. #3 of 5 of 2012 Series. 7pmFri-4pmSun. $265. River Lodge, Stony Plain. Anita 780-432-7152.

Jun 1-30 E 30 Day Yoga Challenge. Attend 30 days of Yoga and be entered to win a free Yoga Vacation to Hawaii or one year of unlimited Yoga membership. Yoga for Today 780-416-4211

Jun 2 E YogaChi w/ Paul Yapp. A blend of yoga, tai chi and chi gong and meditation. $40. 9:30 - 2:30 pm. 11759 Groat Road. YAA (780)427-8776.

Jun 2-3 E Yoga in Confined Spaces (Certification) w/ Friedel Khattab. Yoga for Today 780-416-4211.

Jun 3  C Family Yoga with Helen Mikuska at Harmony Yoga Pilates Studio, Sun 11 am-12 pm.  403-809-1402; info@harmonyyogastudio.ca.

Jun 4 E Yoga & Raw Foods w/ Keltie Barbutza. Details May 28th, 2012.

Jun 4-25 E IRest Meditation 4 week introductory series. 5-6.30 pm. $80 incl gst., Classical Yoga Centre, 11906 129 Ave.. Info: Val Whitehead, 780-729-6880, valwhitehead@shaw.ca

Jun 4-25 E iRest Meditation 4 week continuing series (those w/ iRest experience). 6.45-8.15 pm, $80 incl gst., Classical Yoga Centre, 11906 129 Ave. Val Whitehead, 780-729-6880, valwhitehead@shaw.ca .

Jun 8-10 C Anusara® Yoga Weekend Workshop w/ Nora Maskey. Fri 6:30 pm-Sun 4:30 pm. $200+GST (weekend) or $45+GST (per session). www.yogaandwellness.ca

Jun 8-10 Ganga White & Tracey Rich (White Lotus Found’n of Santa Barbara CA are coming to Naramata. Fri 6pm - Sun noon. $280 + taxes (accom & meals extra). Held at Naramata Centre, 3375 3rd Street, Naramata BC. Info: www.soyayoga.com , info@soyayoga.com, 250-492-2587.

Jun 8-10 Living an Awakened Life (Meditation & Yoga Retreat) w/ Shirley Jayanta Johannesen. Quantum Leaps Lodge, Golden, BC. Info: Stretch Awareness: www.stretchawareness.com, Jayanta@stretchawareness.com

Jun 8-10 E Ashtanga Yoga: The Art of Breath and Yoga (Int’l Wksp.) w/ Fiona Stang of Vancouver. Intensive $200 ($180 before May 5) & Mysore Option $199 ($150 before May 5). Yoga for Today 780-416-4211

Jun 8-10 C Major workshop w/ Ty Chandler. Fri 7:30-9:30 pm, Sat/Sun 1-5 pm $195 + gst. The Yoga Studio South, Wellington, 1330 15 Ave SW, 403-228-5808.

Jun 10 E YAA Experiential Anatomy & Body Rolling (Intro) w/ Anita Sielecki. 10am-1pm. $40(memb). YAA 780-427-8776.

Jun 10 E YAA Experiential Anatomy & Body Rolling w/ Anita Sielecki . 2-5pm. $40(memb). YAA 780-427-8776.

Jun 11 E Yoga & Raw Foods w/ Keltie Barbutza. Details May 28.

Jun 12-15 E Master classes w/ Shankara Darby. Details Apr. 16-20.

Jun 15 E Preparing the body for the summer! 6-9 pm. $47.50. www.kathynashyoga.com

Jun 15  C Stressbuster Yoga with Helen Mikuska at Harmony Yoga Pilates Studio, Fri 7:30-9 pm.  403-809-1402; info@harmonyyogastudio.ca

Jun 16 RD Teacher Training w/ Paula King & Ann Waschuk . 9-4pm. $60. YARD (Red Deer). Ann Waschuk 403-343-3830.

Jun 16 E Advancing with Yoga w/ Gerda Krebs. 12:30-3:30pm. $50 (memb. $45). Yoga for Today 780-416-4211

Jun 16 E YAA Teacher Training. Bhagavad Gita: Themes; Backbends; Nadi Sodhana; Marcia Langenberg. Teachers welcome. Riverdale Hall 9231-100 Ave. 9:30 am-1:30 pm. $40. YAA 780-427-8776.

Jun 17 E YAA In Depth Anatomy w/ Matthew van der Giessen. Part 1: Pelvic Girdle. $140. 9-5pm (.5h lunch)Classical Yoga Centre 11906-129 Ave. YAA 780-427-8776.

Jun 18 E Yoga & Raw Foods w/ Keltie Barbutza. Details May 28, 2012.

Jul 19 YAA Deadline for Initial Certification and Recertification applications for September approval.

Jun 22  C Candlelight Yoga with Helen Mikuska at Harmony Yoga Pilates Studio, Fri 7:30-9 pm. 403-809-1402; info@harmonyyogastudio.ca.

Jun 22-24 RD Kripalu yoga, Pranayama, yoga for confined spaces & meditation w/Dina Pereira & Friedel Khattab. Fri 6- 9:30 pm, Sat. 7 am-8:30 pm, Sun. 7 am-1 pm. $360 (inc. meals). Bahai Centre. Sylvan Lake. Dina at 289-396-8988 or pereiradina@msn.com

Jun 23 E Bollywood Dance Workshop w/ Neve Deol. Details Apr 28, 2012.

Jun 23 E Asana, Pranayama, Meditation Workshop Series w/ Anna Radyo. Suitable for all levels of students 10 am-4 pm. $65. Tara Yoga Studio (10439-86ave) Anna Radyo 780 439 5196 See ad p.

Jun 26-30 Teacher Development Retreat in Tradition of TKV Desikachar w/intern’l tchr. Toronto . Rosemary Jeanes Antze. 416-656-3792. www.anaama-yoga.ca

Jun29-Jul19 Integrative Yoga Therapy 200 hr. RYS Therapeutic Teacher Training Intensive w/ Serena Arora and faculty . 21 day residential immersion experience. THRIVE! Naturally Studio Retreat (Lac La Biche). www.thrivenaturally.ca

Jul 2-8 RD Eye of the Storm: Cultivating Calmness During Winds of Change Teacher Training Annual Yoga intensive. 8 am-9 pm. $170 YAA memb/+$25 non YAA memb. After Apr 15 add $50. YARD Red Deer. www.reddeeryoga.ca, 403-350-5830

Jul 2-6 E Yoga and Music for children 3-5 years w/ Melanie and Frieda. 11am-12:00pm. $65. Yoga Within 9014-75 st. 780-450-9642.

Jul 2-27 E Yoga Alliance 200 hour/1month Teacher Training. Sherwood Park M-F 7:30 am-4:30 pm. www.breatheyoga.ca, Breathe Yoga School 780-464-4206.

Jul 3-Aug 11 E All You Can Yoga Summer classes. Family Yoga Centre, 4740-99 St, Info: 780-465-4668, info@familyoga.ca, www.familyoga.ca

Jul 4-8 E YAA Digging our Feet into the Here and Now w/ Kavindu (Mexico) & David McAmmond (Calgary.) A 5 day meditation & mindful asana retreat at River Lodge, Wed 7pm- Sun 4pm. $485mem (Accom.& meals incl.) YAA 780-427-8776; Anita 780-432-7152. See article p.19 Spring 2010 issue.

Jul 6  C Yoga Nidra Evening with Helen Mikuska at Harmony Yoga Pilates Studio, Fri 7:30-9 pm. 403-809-1402; info@harmonyyogastudio.ca.

Jul 7-8 E Safe Asana Adjustment Workshop w/ Melissa Wasserfall. Details May 5-6.

Jul 8 C Family Yoga with Helen Mikuska at Harmony Yoga Pilates Studio, Sun 11 am-12 pm.  403-809-1402; info@harmonyyogastudio.ca <mailto:info@harmonyyogastudio.ca> .

Jul 9-13 E Gentle & Restorative Yoga Teacher Training (Certification) w/ Glenda Sartore. 9 am-4 pm daily. $515. Yoga for Today 780-416-4211

Jul 9-13 E Yoga and Music for children 3-5 years w/ Melanie and Frieda. Details Jul 2-6.

Jul 14-20 E TT Intensive w/ Friedel Khattab. EdmYStudio. $500. Friedel 780-466-6335; Lillian 780 465-6877

Jul 14-27 C RYT 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Immersion w/ South Okanagan Yoga Academy. $2500+gst. Harmony Yoga Pilates Studio, Calgary. Marion 250-492-2587 , info@soyayoga.com , www.soyayoga.com

July 19 YAA Deadline for Initial Certification & Recertification applications for September Approval.

Jul 20-27 E Yoga for Today 200 Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training (8-day intensive). Program finishes on January 11, 2013. $2,950.

Jul 21 E YAA Experiential Anatomy & Body Rolling (Intro) w/ Anita Sielecki . 2-5pm. $40(memb). YAA 780-427-8776.

Jul 22 E YAA Experiential Anatomy & Body Rolling w/ Anita Sielecki . 2-5pm. $40(memb). YAA 780-427-8776.

Aug 3-17 C RYT 200 Hour Yoga Therapy Teacher Training Immersion w/ Helen Mikuska. $2875 (incl. gst). Harmony Yoga Pilates Studio, 403-809-1402 or info@harmonyyogastudio.ca.

Aug 11 E Bollywood Dance Workshop w/ Neve Deol. Details Apr 28, 2012.

Aug 11-17 E TT Intensive w/ Friedel Khattab. EdmYStudio. $500. Friedel 780-466-6335; Lillian 780 465-6877

Aug 13-15 E Teaching Yoga to Children (Certification) w/ Rita Maltais. 11 am-4:30 pm. $340 ($300 before July 16). Yoga for Today 780-416-4211.

Sep E YIN Training for Certified Hatha Yoga Teachers . Sherwood Park, www.breatheyoga.ca, Breathe Yoga School 780-464-4206.

Sep-Dec C 100-HR Anusara® Yoga Immersion program w/ Nora Maskey , 6 Weekends, Fri 5 pm-Sun 5 pm. $325+gst/WKND, $1800+gst for all 6. www.yogaandwellness.ca

Sep 1 E Asana, Pranayama, Meditation Workshop Series w/ Anna Radyo . Details Jun 23, 2012.

Sep 5 E Yoga Alliance 200 hour/9-month Teacher Training. Sherwood Park 8 am-12:30 pm. www.breatheyoga.ca, Breathe Yoga School 780-464-4206.

Sep 7    E RYT 200 Hatha training w/ Melanie Checknita. Yoga Within 9014-75 st.  Please call for more information 780-450-9642.

Sep 7-9 E Iyengar Yoga Workshop w/ Patty Dusel.  $400. Strawberry Creek Lodge (1/2 hour west of Leduc). Barb 780-416-2622 or bdeneka@shaw.ca

Sep 14-16 E Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training (International Workshop/ Certification) w/ Colette Crawford of Seattle. Yoga for Today 780-416-4211

Sep 15 E YAA Teacher Training . Emotions and Their Connection to Body, Breath and Mind; Restorative Poses; Nadi Sodhana; Teachers welcome. 9:30 am-1:30 pm, $40. Riverdale Com. Hall 9231-100 Ave. YAA 780-427-8776.

Sep 15-16 RD Kundalini Workshop w/ Guru Prem Singh Khalsa. Named “Posture Master” by Yogi Bhajan. YAA memb $170. Non-YAA memb $190. After Aug 15th add $50. www.redddeeryoga.ca or call 403-350-5830 or 403-346-1601.

Sep 19-23 C Yoga Anatomy & Therapy Training w/ Martin Kirk . $750+GST/$699+GST if pd by Sep 5. www.yogaandwellness.ca

Sep 19-28 Toward Freedom & Joy - Vipassana Meditation Retreat w/ Shirley Jayanta Johannesen. 10 day residential silent retreat at Sanctum Retreat Centre, Caroline, AB. Stretch Awareness 250-767-6784 or 403-287-3028, Jayanta@stretchawareness.com; www.stretchawareness.com

Sep 21-23 E YAA Deepening our Practice Retreat w/ David McAmmond . #4of5. 7pmFri-4pmSun. $265. River Lodge, Stony Plain. Anita 780-432-7152.

Sept 21-23 E YAA IY Intensive w/ Chris Saudek. For IY teachers and Level 3-4 students. Fri 6-8:30 pm; Sat 8:30-11:30 am, 3:00-5:30pm; Sun 8:00-11:30 am. $240 members, $265 non-mem (aft. Aug 20 add $40). Family Yoga Centre, 4740 99 Street. Reg: YAA 780-427-8776. Info: Judi jj.mirus@gmail.com.

Sep 22 E Yoga & Nutrition: East Meets West w/ Neve Deol and Janet Lockau. Yoga for Today 780-416-4211

Sep 28-30 E Yoga of the Old Masters (13 hr. Certifica’n) w/ Friedel Khattab. $130.Yoga for Today 780-416-4211.

Sep 29 E Yoga & Nutrition: East Meets West w/ Neve Deol & Janet Lockau. Details Sep 22, 2012.

Sep 29-30 C YAA A Therapeutic Approach to Low Back Problems w/David McAmmond: S/S 10-5pm. $195 mem (+$25 nonmem, after Aug 1 +$20). Kingsland Community Centre, 505-78Ave SW. Reg. YAA 780-427-8776. Info. Anita 780-432-7152; David 403-516-0335.

Oct 6 E Yoga & Nutrition: East Meets West w/ Neve Deol & Janet Lockau. Details Sep 22, 2012

Oct 6 E In Depth Anatomy w/ Matthew van der Giessen. Part 1: Shoulder Girdle. $140. 9-5pm (.5h lunch)Classical Yoga Centre 11906-129 Ave. YAA 780-427-8776.

Oct 10-12 C Iyengar Yoga Teacher Training w/ Jawahar Bangera. For IYAC Certified Teachers & Teacher Trainees. Wed/Thu 9am-noon&2-5pm. Fri 9am-12. $360. 111, 747 Lake Bonavista Dr. SE. 403-457-4070.

Oct 12-14 C Major workshop w/ Jawahar Bangera Times TBA. The Yoga Studio South, Wellington, 1330 15 Ave SW. Reg: 403-228-5808.

Oct 13 E Yoga & Nutrition: East Meets West w/ Neve Deol and Janet Lockau. Details Sep 22, 2012.

Oct 13 E YAA Teacher Training. Mind and Consciousness; Meditation and Mantra; Inversions and Variations; Nadi Sodhana; Teddy Hyndman. Teachers welcome. 9:30 am – 1:30 pm. $40. Riverdale Com. Hall 9231-100 Ave. YAA 780-427-8776.

Oct 19-21 C Yoga w/ Doug Keller . Details TBA 403-249-5920 www.kathynashyoga.com

Oct 22-Nov 6 C Beyond Imagination! Pilgrimage to the Himalayas w/ Pandit Dabral. www.himalayanmeditation.com.

Oct 24 C YAA Satsang w/ Richard Miller (USA): Talk, Short Practice, Q&A, 7-9:30pm. Sugg.don.$20. FCJ Christian Centre, 219-19th Ave. SW, Calgary. Erin 403-966-5168.

Oct 25-31 C YAA The Noble Adventure: Living Peace, Joy & Equanimity in Every Moment w/ intern’l tchr RIchard Miller (USA) - A 7-day live-in retreat at the FCJ, Calgary, Thurs 5pm-Wed 1pm, $1,195/mem (GST, accom. & meals incl.) YAA 780-427-8776.

Oct 26-28 E YAA IY Intensive w/ Mahyar Raz. For IY teachers and Level 2-3 IY students. Fri 6-8:30 pm; Sat 8:30-11:30 am, 3:00-5:30 pm; Sun 8:00-11:30 am. $240 members, $265 non-mem (add $40 after Sep 17). Family Yoga Centre, 4740 99 St. Reg: YAA 780-427-8776. Info: Judi jj.mirus@gmail.com

Oct 28 E Asana, Pranayama, Meditation Workshop Series w/ Anna Radyo. Details Jun 23.

Nov TBA E YAA Teacher Training Practice Training Retreat; details TBA

Nov 2-4 E YAA Desikachar Lineage Asana & Pranayama - Diving Deeper w/ intern’l tchr Rosemary Jeanes Antze. Role of breath in asana, focus on preparing for advanced pranayama to stabilize & clear the mind. $230mem/$255nonmem (aft Oct 1 add $30). Info. Marcia 780-436-3767; Reg YAA 780-427-8776.

Nov 2-5 C Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training & Certification for Conscious Birthing w/ Janice Clarfield. The Yoga Studio of Calgary. $600 incl. Comprehensive study guide. Graduates $300. janice@urbanyoga.ca

Nov 23-25 C YAA Yoga w/ Sandra Sammartino . $250. Kingsland Community Centre. $250 (+$25 non-YAA memb). Erin Michie 403-966-5168. erinmic@telus.net

Nov30-Dec2 E YAA Deepening our Practice Retreat w/ David McAmmond. #5of5. 7pmFri-4pmSun. $265. River Lodge, Stony Plain. Anita 780-432-7152.

Dec 8 E YAA Teacher Training. Pranayama & Meditation and Benefits of Relaxation; Poses to Support Pranayama; Pratiloma; Mary Leblanc. Teachers welcome. 9:30 am-1:30 pm. $40. Riverdale Com. Hall 9231-100 Ave. YAA 780-427-8776.

Dec 29 E Asana, Pranayama, Meditation Workshop Series w/ Anna Radyo. Details Jun 23.

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Jan 18-20 E YAA Desikachar Lineage w/intern’l tchr Rosemary Jeanes Antze. $230mem/$255nonmem (aft Jan 7 add $30). Info: Marcia 780-436-3767; Reg: YAA 780-427-8776.

Feb 1-7 E  Yoga in Punta Cana w/Angie Ackerman & Breathe Yoga Studio www.breatheyoga.ca, 780-464-4026

Feb 9-10 E Introductory Anatomy w/ Matthew van der Giessen . 9-5 pm (14 hr. fulfils requirements of YAA TTP). 780-427-8776.

Apr 12-14 E IY Intensive w/ Marie Andree Morin . For IY teachers and Level 2-3 IY students. Times TBA. $250 members, $265 non-members, after Mar 11 add $40. Family Yoga Centre, 4740 99 St. Reg: YAA 780-427-8776. Info: Judi jj.mirus@gmail.com