Calendar of Events

C = Calgary Event E = Edmonton Event RD = Red Deer Event

** = YAA Senior Teacher Status

YOGA ASSOCIATION OF ALBERTA EVENTS IN GREEN TEXT E-Mail: yogaab@telusplanet.net

YAA Members: No charge to advertise your events here and also on the YAA website; Send e-mail listings by Mar 1, Aug 1 and Nov 1 to yaa@yoga.ca. New requirements for YAA Advanced Training Levels (500-Hour, 750-Hour Intermediate and 1,000-Hour Senior Levels) require that upgrading hours be taught by YAA Intermediate or Senior Teachers** (or equivalent). YAA sponsored events also qualify.

2020 January

Jan YAA YAA Teacher Training Program w/ YAA Senior Teachers. Start anytime. Pay-as-you go. See yoga.ca for information.

Jan-Dec E Life Anatomy – It’s FUNctional w/ Sherry Ogg. Start courses anytime. For yoga teachers & students. Online $49 or correspondence $75. Classroom dates TBA: https://workercise.com/therapists.asp, info@micromoves.com. See Winter 2020 Yoga Bridge for details.

Jan 6 C Yoga Workshop w/ Lonnie DeSorcy**. Black Strap Yoga: Reconnecting with Yourself. 6:30-9pm. $32. FCJ Centre. info@fcjcentre.ca. 403-228-4215.

Jan 8-15 Thailand Yoga and Meditation w/ Anne Douglas and Julie Siebt. $1850/Dbl Occupancy. $2050/Single Occupancy. Yoga for Today 780-416-4211; info@yogafortoday.ca or yogafortoday.ca.

Jan 10-18 Yelapa, Mexico Yoga Retreat w/ Alison Irwin**. Beachside accom, 3 meals daily, yoga 2x daily. $1335 USD. Add $250 USD for singles, $100 USD off with this ad. Airfare not included. Alison 780 993-7443.

Jan 11 E Pure YIN® Intro w/ Angie Ackerman**. Advanced practice. No injuries. Sat 8-9am. 4 wks/$80. Edmonton South. www.breatheyoga.ca. Reg. angie@breatheyoga.ca.

Jan 12 C Kirtan Kriya / Qigong Meditation w/ Lonnie DeSorcy** or Dianne Goldade. Guided meditation leading into Conversation Café, Supporting Dementia Friendly Communities – All welcome. 1:30-2pm. Free. FCJ Centre. info@fcjcentre.ca. 403-228-4215.

Jan 12 C Stand Up Tall: Posture 101 for Beginners & Beyond w/ Sharoni Fixler. 1:30-3:30. $40+GST. Calgary Iyengar Yoga. Reg/details: www.calgaryiyengaryoga.com; 403-457-4070.

Jan 17 E Yoga & Body Rolling w/ Anita Sielecki**. 6:30-8:30pm. $30.Yoga Within 9014-75 St. 780-450-9642. www.yogawithin.ca.

Jan 17-19 E Iyengar Yoga Weekend Workshop w/ Marlene Mawhinney. $305 Reg/Details: Family Yoga Centre 4740-99 St. www.familyoga.ca, workshops@familyoga.ca, 780-465-4668.

Jan 18 YAA E Teacher Training Class #9: Core; Pranayama (Sutras 2.49 – 2.53) / Manipura Chakra / Uddhiyana Bandha / Anatomy of Breath & Core; Vrtti Pranayama; David Wilson**. 9:30am-3pm. 9231–100 Ave. $60. YAA 780-427-8776. Click here for more information

Jan 18 E Intro to Meditation w/ Rebecca Hung. 6:30-8:30pm. $30.Yoga Within 9014-75 St. 780-450-9642. www.yogawithin.ca.

Jan 18 E Sustainable Hips w/ Jill Gaumont****. Yoga for Today 780-416-4211; info@yogafortoday.ca or yogafortoday.ca.

Jan 18 E Stress & Anxiety Management w/ Dorothy Robinson**. Yoga for Today 780-416-4211; info@yogafortoday.ca or yogafortoday.ca.

Jan 19 C Family Yoga w/ Helen Mikuska. 11 am-12pm. Harmony Yoga Pilates Studio 403-809-1402; info@harmonyyogapilatesstudio.ca.

Jan 19 E Family Yoga w/ Rebecca Hamilton-Tree. 10:30-11:15am. $20/family of 4 or $5/each after 4. Yoga Within 9014-75 St. 780-450-9642. www.yogawithin.ca.

Jan 22/23 C Support Your Health: Winter Rebalancing Workshop. Calgary Iyengar Yoga. Reg/details: www.calgaryiyengaryoga.com and/or 403-457-4070.

Jan 24 C Chakra Yoga & Meditation w/ Helen Mikuska. 7:30-9pm. Harmony Yoga Pilates Studio 403-809-1402; info@harmonyyogapilatesstudio.ca.

Jan24-26 YAA E Deepening our Practice Retreat Series w/ David McAmmond**: Asana, Meditation, Therapeutic & Restorative Practices. Fri 6:30pm-Sun 3:30pm. Providence Renewal Centre. Anita 780-432-7152. See Winter 2020 Newsletter for details.

Jan 26 E Guided Journey: Power Retrieval Butterfly Atonement Ceremony. Time & price TBA. Yoga for Today 780-416-4211; info@yogafortoday.ca or yogafortoday.ca.

Jan 30-Feb 2 E Pain Care Teacher Training w/ Tianne Allen. Thu 5-8:30pm, Fri 12:30pm-7:30pm, Sat 12-7pm & Sun 8:30-4:30pm. $545 ($500 bef. Dec.14). Yoga for Today 780-416-4211; info@yogafortoday.ca or yogafortoday.ca. See Winter 2020 Yoga Bridge for details.

2020 February

Feb YAA YAA Teacher Training Program w/ YAA Senior Teachers. Start anytime. Pay-as-you go. See yoga.ca for information.

Feb-Dec E Life Anatomy – It’s FUNctional w/ Sherry Ogg. Start courses anytime. For yoga teachers & students. Online $49 or correspondence $75. Classroom dates TBA: https://workercise.com/therapists.asp, info@micromoves.com. See Winter 2020 Yoga Bridge for details.

Feb 1 E 30 Hour Hatha Yoga Training w/ Gerda Krebs** (5/10). 12:30-3:30pm. $495. Yoga for Today 780-416-4211; info@yogafortoday.ca; yogafortoday.ca.

Feb 3 C Yoga Workshop w/ Lonnie DeSorcy**. Black Strap Yoga: Reconnecting with Yourself. 6:30-9pm. $32. FCJ Centre. info@fcjcentre.ca. 403-228-4215.

Feb 7-9 C Weekend Workshop w/ Ann Kilbertus (Victoria). Iyengar Yoga for Intermediate Students. Fri 6-9pm, Sat 1-5pm & Sun 1-5pm. $288.75. Parkdale United Church. Contact: Cynthia Palahniuk cynthia.yoga@telus.net, 403-229-1951, youryogaclearly.ca.

Feb 7-15 Yelapa, Mexico Yoga Retreat w/ Alison Irwin**. Beachside accom, 3 meals daily, yoga 2x daily. $1335 USD. Add $250 USD for single. $100 USD off with this ad. Airfare not included. Alison Irwin 780 993-7443.

Feb 8-9 E Esoteric Anatomy w/ Donalee Campbell**. 10am-3:30pm. $130. Yoga for Today 780-416-4211; info@yogafortoday.ca or yogafortoday.ca.

Feb 9 C Kirtan Kriya / Qigong Meditation w/ Lonnie DeSorcy** or Dianne Goldade. Guided meditation leading into Conversation Café, Supporting Dementia Friendly Communities – all welcome. 1:30-2pm. Free. FCJ Centre. info@fcjcentre.ca. 403-228-4215.

Feb 11 C Meditation Class w/ Lonnie DeSorcy**. iRest® Yoga Nidra Meditation drop-in guided experiential session. 1-3pm. $20. FCJ Centre. info@fcjcentre.ca. 403-228-4215.

Feb 12 E Spine, Lower Back, Neck and Shoulders w/ Dorothy Robinson**. Time & price TBA. Yoga for Today 780-416-4211; info@yogafortoday.ca or yogafortoday.ca.

Feb 14 E Yin Yoga & Yoga Nidra for Self-Love w/ Aly Daly. 7-9pm. $30. Yoga Within 9014-75 St. 780-450-9642. www.yogawithin.ca.

Feb 14 C Evening Partner Yoga w/ Sharoni Fixler. Calgary Iyengar Yoga. $25+GST. Reg/details: www.calgaryiyengaryoga.com and/or 403-457-4070.

Feb 14-17 C Yin Yoga Teacher Training w/Debby Sereda. Learn the functional approach to teaching with brilliant anatomical and structural insight that will revolutionize your teaching and practice knowledge. This training is suitable for all levels of teachers and students. Info: 403-283-9747 or yogamaya.ca.

Feb 15 YAA E Teacher Training Class #10: Backbends; Pratyahara (Sutras 2.54-2.55) Emotions & Body, Breath, Mind / Bhakti Yoga / Anahata Chakra / Thoracic Spine & Shoulder Anatomy; Surya Bheda/ Chandra Bheda; Judi Mirus**. 9:30am-3pm. 9231–100 Ave. $60. YAA 780-427-8776. Click here for more information

Feb 15 E Yoga Nidra, Savasana and Deep Relaxation w/ Keely Scott. 10-4pm. $75. MZD 10816-95 Street. keelydyoga@gmail.com.

Feb 15 E Yoga for Neck & Shoulders w/ Lisa Workman. 9-11am. $30. Yoga Within 9014-75 St. 780-450-9642. www.yogawithin.ca.

Feb 15 E Healthy Pelvis w/ Jill Gaumont**. Time & price TBA. Yoga for Today 780-416-4211; info@yogafortoday.ca or yogafortoday.ca.

Feb 21 E Yoga & Body Rolling w/ Anita Sielecki**. 6:30-8:30pm. $30. Yoga Within 9014-75 St. 780-450-9642. www.yogawithin.ca.

Feb 21 E Hormone Yoga Therapy w/ Corinne McNally. Please watch our website for details. Yoga Within 9014-75 St. 780-450-9642. www.yogawithin.ca.

Feb 21 C Candlelight Yoga w/ Helen Mikuska. 7:30-9pm. Harmony Yoga Pilates Studio, 403-809-1402; info@harmonyyogapilatesstudio.ca.

Feb 22 E Spine, Lower Body, Neck and Shoulders w/ Dorothy Robinson. Yoga for Today 780-416-4211; info@yogafortoday.ca or yogafortoday.ca.

Feb 23 E Family Yoga w/ Rebecca Hamilton-Tree. 10:30-11:15am. $20/family of 4 or $5/each after 4. Yoga Within 9014-75 St. 780-450-9642. www.yogawithin.ca.

Feb 23 E Guided Journey: The Gathering w/ Anne Belohorec. Time & price TBA. Yoga for Today 780-416-4211; info@yogafortoday.ca or yogafortoday.ca.

Feb 23 C Family Yoga w/ Helen Mikuska. 11am-12pm. Harmony Yoga Pilates Studio, 403-809-1402; info@harmonyyogapilatesstudio.ca.

Feb 23 C Yoga Workshop for the Hips w/ Helen Mikuska. 1-3pm. Harmony Yoga Pilates Studio, 403-809-1402; info@harmonyyogapilatesstudio.ca.

Feb28-Mar1 E YAA Deepening our Practice Retreat Series w/ David McAmmond**: Asana, Meditation, Therapeutic & Restorative Practices. Fri 6:30pm-Sun 3:30pm. Providence Renewal Centre. Anita 780-432-7152. See Winter 2020 Yoga Bridge for details.

2020 March

Mar YAA Teacher Training Program w/ YAA Senior Teachers. Start anytime. Pay-as-you go. See yoga.ca for information.

Mar 1 YAA Deadline for Initial Certification and Recertification applications for May approval.

Mar 1 E 30 Hour Hatha Yoga Training w/ Gerda Krebs** (6/10). 12:30-3:30pm. $495. Yoga for Today 780-416-4211; info@yogafortoday.ca or yogafortoday.ca.

Mar 1-7 Puerto Vallarta Retreat: Restoration, Recuperation & Foundations w/ Ty Chandler & Sharoni Fixler. $1650 USD. Calgary Iyengar Yoga. Reg/details: www.calgaryiyengaryoga.com; 403-457-4070.

Mar 2 C Yoga Workshop w/ Lonnie DeSorcy**. Black Strap Yoga: Reconnecting with Yourself. 6:30-9pm. $32. FCJ Centre. info@fcjcentre.ca. 403-228-4215.

Mar 6-8 YAA E Yoga and Toning w/ Sandra Sammartino**. Riverdale Community Hall. Using Toning combined with asana, pranayama and meditation, learn to facilitate the flow of Prana. F6:30-8:30pm; Sat 10-5; Sun 10-4. $350. YAA 780-427-8776. See Winter 2020 Yoga Bridge for details.

Mar 7-14 Puerto Vallarta Retreat: Level 1-2 w/ Ty Chandler & Sharoni Fixler. Calgary Iyengar Yoga. $1650 USD. Reg/details: www.calgaryiyengaryoga.com &/or 403-457-4070.

Mar 8 C Kirtan Kriya / Qigong Meditation w/ Lonnie DeSorcy** or Dianne Goldade. Guided meditation leading into Conversation Café, Supporting Dementia Friendly Communities-all welcome. 1:30-2pm. Free. FCJ Centre. info@fcjcentre.ca. 403-228-4215.

Mar 10 C Meditation Class w/ Lonnie DeSorcy**. iRest® Yoga Nidra Meditation drop-in guided experiential session. 1-3pm. $20. FCJ Centre. info@fcjcentre.ca. 403-228-4215.

Mar 13-15 E Homecoming: A Yoga Retreat for Heart and Soul w/ Pamela Moskie, R. Psych. $250. Pigeon Lake. pam@pamelamoskie.com

Mar 14 E Joints and Arthritis w/ Dorothy Robinson**. Time & price TBA Yoga for Today 780-416-4211; info@yogafortoday.ca or yogafortoday.ca.

Mar 14-21 Puerto Vallarta Retreat: Level 2,3,4 w/ Ty Chandler & Sharoni Fixler. Calgary Iyengar Yoga. $1650 USD. Reg/details: www.calgaryiyengaryoga.com and/or 403-457-4070.

Mar 20 C Yoga Nidra Evening w/ Helen Mikuska. 7:30-9pm. Harmony Yoga Pilates Studio, 403-809-1402; info@harmonyyogapilatesstudio.ca.

Mar 20-22YAA E Spring Teaching Skills Workshop: Beth McCann**. Fri 7-9pm; Sat 9am-5pm & Sun 9am-3pm. Classical Yoga Centre 11906-129 Ave. $225. YAA 780-427-8776. Click here for more information

Mar 20-22 E Yin Equinox Retreat w/ Marla Ericksen. Time & price TBA. Yoga for Today 780-416-4211; info@yogafortoday.ca or yogafortoday.ca. See Winter 2020 Yoga Bridge for details.

Mar 21-Apr 4 India: Spiritual Yoga Retreat w/ Karen Hamdon** SYT and Lawrence Dombro** SYT. Experience Mystical India & Yoga in the foothills of the Himalayas. Daily Yoga and Meditation/Sacred Sites/Ashram Visits/Teachings with Swamis & more. We stay on the banks of the sacred Ganges and we would love you to join us! Space is limited to 14. consciousyoga.org.

Mar 22 E Guided Journey: Cord Cutting Ceremony Ancestral DNA Journey w/ Anne Belohorec. Yoga for Today 780-416-4211; info@yogafortoday.ca or yogafortoday.ca.

Mar 22 C Family Yoga w/ Helen Mikuska. 11 am-12pm. Harmony Yoga Pilates Studio, 403-809-1402; info@harmonyyogapilatesstudio.ca.

Mar 22 C Yoga for the Neck w/ Helen Mikuska. 1-3pm. Harmony Yoga Pilates Studio, 403-809-1402; info@harmonyyogapilatesstudio.ca.

Mar 28 YAA E YogaChi w/ Paul Yapp. $60. 10-4pm. YAA 780 427 8776. See Winter 2020 Yoga Bridge for details.

2020 April

Apr YAA Teacher Training Program w/ YAA Senior Teachers. Start anytime. Pay-as-you go. See yoga.ca for information.

Apr 3 C Satsang w/ Sadguru Nirmalananda. Chant, talk, darshan. 7-8:30pm. Free, (donations accepted). Parkland SE. Rosemary Nogue 403-271-7810.

Apr 4 YAA E Body, Kriya Yoga in the Desikachar Lineage w/ Barb Hagen**, Marcia Langenberg**, Bev Moore**. Percy Page, Room 8. 9:30am-1:30pm. $60/mem, $90/nonmem. Info. Marcia 780-436-3767. Reg. YAA 780-427-8776. See Winter 2020 Yoga Bridge for details.

Apr 4 E 30 Hour Hatha Yoga Training w/ Gerda Krebs** (7/10). 12:30-3:30pm. $495. Yoga for Today 780-416-4211; info@yogafortoday.ca; yogafortoday.ca.

Apr 4 E Advancing with Yoga w/ Gerda Krebs**. Yoga for Today 780-416-4211; info@yogafortoday.ca; yogafortoday.ca.

Apr 5 C Kirtan Kriya / Qigong Meditation w/ Lonnie DeSorcy** or Dianne Goldade.Guided meditation leading into Conversation Café, Supporting Dementia Friendly Communities – all welcome. 1:30-2pm. Free. FCJ Centre. info@fcjcentre.ca. 403-228-4215.

Apr 6 C Yoga Workshop w/ Lonnie DeSorcy**. Black Strap Yoga: Reconnecting with Yourself. 6:30-9pm. $32. FCJ Centre. info@fcjcentre.ca. 403-228-4215.

Apr 17-18 E Hormone Yoga Therapy for Women w/ Corinne McNally. Yoga for Today 780-416-4211; info@yogafortoday.ca or yogafortoday.ca. See Winter 2020 Yoga Bridge for details.

Apr 18-19 E Functional Movement w/ Kathryn Bruni-Young. Please watch our website for details. Yoga Within 9014-75 St. 780-450-9642. yogawithin.ca.

Apr 18* (*Note Location Change) YAA E Teacher Training Class #11: Arm Balances; Meditation, Samyama (Sutras Pada 3): Dharana / Dhyana/ Mindfulness / Raja Yoga / Arm & Hand Alignment & Anatomy; Anuloma / Pratiloma; David McAmmond**. 9:30am-3pm. Percy Page Room #8, 11759 Groad Rd. $80. YAA 780-427-8776. Click here for more information

Apr 19 E Guided Journey: Animal Totem Journey Butterfly Atonement Ceremony w/Anne Belohorec. Yoga for Today 780-416-4211; info@yogafortoday.ca; yogafortoday.ca

Apr 25 E Meditation, Mindfulness and Mudra’ w/ Dorothy Robinson**. Yoga for Today 780-416-4211; info@yogafortoday.ca or yogafortoday.ca.

Apr 28- May 3 E iRest Yoga Nidra Level 1 Training w/ Anne Douglas. Tues 7-9pm, Wed-Sat 8:30-6pm & Sun 9-12:30pm. $1835 ($1720 bef. Feb 29). Yoga for Today 780-416-4211; info@yogafortoday.ca or yogafortoday.ca. See Winter 2020 Yoga Bridge for details.

2020 May

May YAA Teacher Training Program w/ YAA Senior Teachers. Start anytime. Pay-as-you go. See yoga.ca for information.

May 1-3 Banff Beth McCann** Workshop. Fri 7:30-9:30pm, Sat 10-5pm, Sun 9:30-1:30pm. $250 ($285 aft. Apr 1). Banff Y Mountain Lodge. Contact Jenn: jwainman@telus.net, 403-762-5791.

May 2 YAA RD YAA Annual General Meeting (12:30-2:30pm) and Workshop w/ David Wilson** (10-12:30pm & 2:30-4:30pm) – “Freeing the Body & Mind through Sound, Breath & Asana. Lunch provided. See Winter 2020 Yoga Bridge for details.

May 3 C Kirtan Kriya / Qigong Meditation w/ Lonnie DeSorcy** or Dianne Goldade. Guided meditation leading into Conversation Café, Supporting Dementia Friendly Communities – all welcome. 1:30-2pm. Free. FCJ Centre. info@fcjcentre.ca. 403-228-4215.

May 4 C Yoga Workshop w/ Lonnie DeSorcy**. Black Strap Yoga: Reconnecting with Yourself. 6:30-9pm. $32. FCJ Centre. info@fcjcentre.ca. 403-228-4215.

May 10 E 30 Hour Hatha Yoga Training w/ Gerda Krebs** (8/10). 12:30-3:30pm. $495. Yoga for Today 780-416-4211; info@yogafortoday.ca or yogafortoday.ca.

May 12 C Meditation Class w/ Lonnie DeSorcy**. iRest® Yoga Nidra Meditation drop-in guided experiential session. 1-3pm. $20. FCJ Centre. info@fcjcentre.ca. 403-228-4215.

May 16-18 E Whole Body Alignment and Teacher Training Intensive w/ Jill Gaumont**. Sat 9:30-5pm, Sun & Mon 9:30am-4:30pm. $400 ($350 bef. May 1). Yoga for Today 780-416-4211; info@yogafortoday.ca or yogafortoday.ca. See Winter 2020 Yoga Bridge for details.

May 17 E Guided Imagery w/ Anne Belohorec. Yoga for Today 780-416-4211; info@yogafortoday.ca or yogafortoday.ca.

May 23 E Lymphatics and Glands w/ Dorothy Robinson**. Time & price TBA Yoga for Today 780-416-4211; info@yogafortoday.ca or yogafortoday.ca.

May 29–31 C Yoga Lifestyle and Meditation Retreat w/ Lonnie DeSorcy**. High-Level Wellness Taster: yoga, ayurveda and meditation for self-care. Fri 5:30pm to Sun 12pm. $325 live-in. FCJ Centre. info@fcjcentre.ca. 403-228-4215.

May 30* (*Note Date AND Location Change) YAA E Teacher Training Class #12: Shoulderstand & Related Inversions, Maha Mudra; Mantra & Yantra / Tantra / Visuddha & Ajna Chakras / Jnana Yoga /Jalandhara Bandha (review all Bandhas) / Cervical Spine Anatomy; Viloma / Bhramari; Donalee Campbell**. 9:30am-3pm. Percy Page Room #8, 11759 Groad Rd. $80. YAA 780-427-8776. Click here for more information

May 31-Jun 10 Yoga in Santorini, Greece w/ Angie Ackerman**. Breatheyoga.ca 604-764-9042 angie@breatheyoga.ca.

2020 June

Jun 5-7 SOYA Celebrates 25 Years – Anniversary Retreat!! Guest Presenters Dr. Lorin Roche, PhD & Camille Maurice. Author of The Radiance Sutras. Incl. Asana practices based on Sutras, Meditation, & Yoga Sutra Jam Session. Fri 2pm-Sun 12pm. $325+GST incl. copy of the book (accom, camping & meals extra). Sorrento Centre, BC. soyayoga.com, 403-805-7902. See Winter 2020 Yoga Bridge for details.

Jun 6-7 YAA E The Feminine Face of Yoga w/Anne Douglas. Explore the feminine principle that is at the heart of the Yogic teachings. Sat 10am-5:30pm & Sun 10am-4pm. Presented by the YAA. Riverdale Hall $260 / $290 non-memb. yaa@yoga.ca 780-427-8776. See Winter 2020 Yoga Bridge for details.

Jun 12 E 30 Hour Hatha Yoga Training w/ Gerda Krebs** (9/10). (10/10 July 5). 12:30-3:30pm. $495. 780-416-4211; info@yogafortoday.ca; yogafortoday.ca.

Jun12-14 YAA E Deepening our Practice Retreat Series w/ David McAmmond**: Asana, Meditation, Therapeutic & Restorative Practices. Fri 6:30pm-Sun 3:30pm. Providence Renewal Centre. Anita 780-432-7152. See Winter 2020 Yoga Bridge for details.

Jun 13 E Yoga Nidra, Savasana and Deep Relaxation w/ Keely Scott. 10-4pm. $75. MZD 10816-95 Street. keelydyoga@gmail.com.

Jun 14 C Kirtan Kriya / Qigong Meditation w/ Lonnie DeSorcy** or Dianne Goldade.Guided meditation leading into Conversation Café, Supporting Dementia Friendly Communities – all welcome. 1:30-2pm. Free. FCJ Centre. info@fcjcentre.ca. 403-228-4215.

Jun 20* (*Note Location Change) YAA E Teacher Training Class #13: Supine / Restorative; Samadhi / Samskaras / Sutras (Pada 4) / Relaxation Response; Sitali/Sitkari; Melanie Checknita**. 9:30am-3pm. Percy Page Room #8, 11759 Groad Rd. $80. YAA 780-427-8776. Click here for more information

2020 July

Jul 1 YAA Deadline for Initial and Recertification applications for September approval.

Jul 3-18 C RYT 200 Hour Yoga Foundation Teacher Training Immersion w/ South Okanagan Yoga Academy. Classical yoga program! $3200+GST (Earlybird save $300). Harmony Yoga Studio, #200, 3160-118 Ave SE. Marion (Mugs)** 403-805-7902, soyayoga.com, info@soyayoga.com. See Winter 2020 Yoga Bridge for details.

Jul 3-10 or Jul 3-18; July 26-Aug 8 & Aug 16-28 C Refresh your Yoga Teacher Training w/ South Okanagan Yoga Academy. Open to all 200RYT teachers. Be re-inspired to teach & deepen your skills and knowledge! Come for 8 or 16 days. Half price of SOYA’s teacher training depending on the number of days you attend. Harmony Yoga Studio, #200, 3160-118 Ave SE. Marion (Mugs)** 403-805-7902, soyayoga.com, info@soyayoga.com. See Winter 2020 Yoga Bridge for details.

Jul 6-10 E Summer Realignment Intensive w/ Jill Gaumont**. Please watch our website for details. Yoga Within 9014-75 St. 780-450-9642. yogawithin.ca.

Jul 12 C Kirtan Kriya / Qigong Meditation w/ Lonnie DeSorcy** or Dianne Goldade.Guided meditation leading into Conversation Café, Supporting Dementia Friendly Communities – all welcome. 1:30-2pm. Free. FCJ Centre. info@fcjcentre.ca. 403-228-4215.

Jul 29-Aug 2 E YAA Mindfulness Meditation & Gentle Yoga Retreat w/Kavindu (Mexico) & David McAmmond**. Wed 2pm-Sun 1pm. Providence Renewal Centre. Anita** 780-432-7152; sielecki@hotmail.com. See Winter 2020 Yoga Bridge for details.

2020 August

Aug 9 C Kirtan Kriya / Qigong Meditation w/ Lonnie DeSorcy** or Dianne Goldade.Guided meditation leading into Conversation Café, Supporting Dementia Friendly Communities – all welcome. 1:30-2pm. Free. FCJ Centre. info@fcjcentre.ca. 403-228-4215.

2020 September

Sep 8 C Yoga Nidra iRest® Meditation Class w/ Lonnie DeSorcy**. Drop-in, guided, experiential class. 1-3pm. $20. FCJ Centre. info@fcjcentre.ca. 403-228-4215.

Sep 11-13 E YAA Deepening our Practice Retreat Series w/ David McAmmond**: Asana, Meditation, Therapeutic & Restorative Practices. Fri 6:30pm-Sun 3:30pm. Providence Renewal Centre. Anita 780-432-7152. See Winter 2020 Yoga Bridge for details.

Sep 11-13 E Jasper Park Palisades Yoga Retreat w/ Melanie Checknita**. Please watch our website for details. Yoga Within 9014-75 St. 780-450-9642. www.yogawithin.ca.

Sep 13 C Kirtan Kriya / Qigong Meditation w/ Lonnie DeSorcy** or Dianne Goldade.Guided meditation leading into Conversation Café, Supporting Dementia Friendly Communities – all welcome. 1:30-2pm. Free. FCJ Centre. info@fcjcentre.ca. 403-228-4215.

Sep 19 YAA E YogaChi w/ Paul Yapp. $60. 10-4pm. YAA 780 427 8776. See Winter 2020 Yoga Bridge for details.

Sep 26* (*Note Location Change) YAA E Teacher Training Class #14: Headstand & Related Inversions: Bhagavad Gita: Themes / Sahasrara Chakra / Skull Anatomy (review Cervical); Kapalabhati / Bhastrika; Teddy Hyndman**. 9:30am-3pm. Percy Page Room #8, 11859 Groad Rd. $80. YAA 780-427-8776. Click here for more information

2020 October

Oct 4 C Yoga and Meditation Retreat w/ Lonnie DeSorcy**. Living Your Life’s Purpose: A Practical, iRest®-inspired experience. 1-5pm. $50 incl. refreshments. FCJ Centre. info@fcjcentre.ca. 403-228-4215.

Oct 5 C Yoga Workshop w/ Lonnie DeSorcy**. Black Strap Yoga: Reconnecting with Yourself. 6:30-9pm. $32. FCJ Centre. info@fcjcentre.ca. 403-228-4215.

Oct 6 C Meditation Class w/ Lonnie DeSorcy**. iRest® Yoga Nidra Meditation drop-in guided experiential session. 1-3pm. $20. FCJ Centre. info@fcjcentre.ca. 403-228-4215.

Oct 11 C Kirtan Kriya / Qigong Meditation w/ Lonnie DeSorcy** or Dianne Goldade. Guided meditation leading into Conversation Café, Supporting Dementia Friendly Communities – all welcome. 1:30-2pm. Free. FCJ Centre. info@fcjcentre.ca. 403-228-4215.

Oct 14 E YAA Satsang Gathering with an iRest Flavour: Short Meditation, Talk, Practice, Q&A, 7-9:30pm, Providence Renewal Centre, 3005-119 St. Please join us. Sugg. don. $20. Anita 780-432-7152

Oct 15-21 E YAA Richard Miller** (USA)/Kirsten Guest – The Depth of iRest Meditation. A live-in retreat. Providence Renewal Centre, Thu 5:30pm-Wed 1pm, Anita 780-432-7152. See Winter 2020 Yoga Bridge for details.

Oct 23-25 YAA E Fall Teaching Skills Workshop Workshop: Karen Hamdon**. Fri 7-9pm; Sat 9am-5pm & Sun 9am-3pm. Classical Yoga Centre 11906-129 Ave. $225. YAA 780-427-8776. Click here for more information

2020 November

Nov 1 YAA Deadline for Initial Certification and Recertification applications for January approval.

Nov 2 C Yoga Workshop w/ Lonnie DeSorcy**. Black Strap Yoga: Reconnecting with Yourself. 6:30-9pm. $32. FCJ Centre. info@fcjcentre.ca. 403-228-4215.

Nov 7 C Yoga and Meditation Retreat w/ Lonnie DeSorcy**. Finding the Divine in All Things: Using iRest® Yoga Nidra Meditation to Work with “Problems”. 9am-4pm. $100, incl lunch. FCJ Centre. info@fcjcentre.ca. 403-228-4215.

Nov 8 C Kirtan Kriya / Qigong Meditation w/ Lonnie DeSorcy** or Dianne Goldade. Guided meditation leading into Conversation Café, Supporting Dementia Friendly Communities – all welcome. 1:30-2pm. Free. FCJ Centre. info@fcjcentre.ca. 403-228-4215.

Nov 10 C Meditation Class w/ Lonnie DeSorcy**. iRest® Yoga Nidra Meditation drop-in guided experiential session. 1-3pm. $20. FCJ Centre. info@fcjcentre.ca. 403-228-4215.

Nov 14* (*Note Location Change) YAA E Teacher Training Class #15: Special Concerns & Limitations; Kumbhaka; Marcia Langenberg**. 9:30am-3pm. Percy Page Room #8, 11859 Groad Rd. $80. YAA 780-427-8776. Click here for more information

Nov 18-25 Yoga in Costa Rica w/ Ken Strachan, Senior YAA Certified teacher. Stay at the amazing Mt. Villa Las Ventanas. Price CAD $1,600 includes accommodation, airport transport and two daily 2-hour yoga classes (am and pm). Airfare extra. Also tentative week of Nov 18-Dec 2. Contact Ken Strachan: edmontonyogastudio.com; 780-451-8131.

2020 December

Dec 4-5 E YAA Deepening our Practice Retreat Series w/ David McAmmond**: Asana, Meditation, Therapeutic & Restorative Practices. Fri 6:30pm-Sun 3:30pm. Providence Renewal Centre. Anita 780-432-7152.

Dec 7 C Yoga Workshop w/ Lonnie DeSorcy**. Black Strap Yoga: Reconnecting with Yourself. 6:30-9pm. $32. FCJ Centre. info@fcjcentre.ca. 403-228-4215.

Dec 8 C Meditation Class w/ Lonnie DeSorcy**. iRest® Yoga Nidra Meditation drop-in guided experiential session. 1–3pm. $20. FCJ Centre. info@fcjcentre.ca. 403-228-4215.

Dec 12* (Note Location Change) YAA E Teacher Training Class #16: Teaching Skills / Hatha Yoga Styles & Lineages; Anita Sielecki**. 9:30am-3pm. Percy Page Room #8, 11859 Groad Rd. $80. YAA 780-427-8776. Click here for more information

Dec 13 C Kirtan Kriya / Qigong Meditation w/ Lonnie DeSorcy** or Dianne Goldade. Guided meditation leading into Conversation Café, Supporting Dementia Friendly Communities – all welcome. 1:30-2pm. Free. FCJ Centre. info@fcjcentre.ca. 403-228-4215.

2021

Mar 20-Apr 3 India: Spiritual Yoga Retreat w/ Karen Hamdon** SYT & Lawrence Dombro** SYT. Experience Mystical India and Yoga in the foothills of the Himalayas. Daily Yoga/Meditation/Sacred Sites/Ashram Visits/Teachings with Swamis. We stay on the banks of the sacred Ganges and we would love you to join us! Only 5 spots left. www.consciousyoga.org.

YAA WORKSHOP AND CLASSES FEES AND CANCELLATION POLICY:

Registration with full payment to the YAA office is required for all YAA workshops, TTP classes, retreats, etc. Phone registration without payment will be held for 7 calendar days.

Transfer of your registration to another participant is not permitted.

Cancellation fees apply. All refunds are given at the discretion of the YAA. Once payment has been made to the YAA, you may qualify for an 80% refund, if your space can be filled by another registrant. Cancellation due to illness (with a doctor’s note) or due to unforeseen emergency MAY qualify for a refund at the discretion of the YAA.