Calendar of Events
C = Calgary Event E = Edmonton Event RD = Red Deer Event
** = YAA Senior Teacher Status
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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 June
Jun YAA Teacher Training Program w/ YAA Senior Teachers. Start anytime. Pay-as-you go. See yoga.ca for information.
Jun E Life Anatomy – It’s FUNctional w/ Sherry Ogg. For yoga teachers & students: CEC, TTP Online $49 or correspondence $75 Start anytime. Classroom workshop dates https://workercise.com/therapists.asp; info@micromoves.com. See Spring 2020 issue for details p. 13.
Jun 6 E Sun Salutations w/Jill Gaumont** . 12:30-2:30pm. $40. Yoga for Today 780-416-4211. info@yogafortoday.ca; yogafortoday.ca
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. yogaab@telus.net 780-427-8776. See Spring 2020 issue for details p. 23. POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Call the YAA office to place your name on a waiting list. (780) 427-8776
Jun12-14 YAA E Deepening our Practice Retreat Series w/ David McAmmond**: CANCELLED Asana, Meditation, Therapeutic & Restorative Practices. Fri 6:30pm-Sun 3:30pm. Providence Renewal Centre. See Spring 2020 issue for details p. 22. Contact Anita 780-432-7152 for updates. t 10am-5:30pm & Sun 10am-4pm. Presented by the YAA. Providence Centre $260 / $290 non-memb. yogaab@telus.net 780-427-8776. See Spring 2020 issue for details p. 23.
Jun 12-14. C Weekend Workshop w/ Eyal Shifroni. $479+gst. 403-457-4070; calgaryiyengaryoga.com
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 Conversation Café, Supporting Dementia Friendly Communities – all welcome. 1:30-2pm. Free. FCJ Centre. info@fcjcentre.ca. 403-228-4215.
Jun 15 C Yoga & Hike w/ Eyal Shifroni. 9am-3:30pm. $149+gst. 403-457-4070 calgaryiyengaryoga.com
Jun 19 YAA E FREE Self-Care for Yoga Teachers and Students. 7-9pm. Enjoy beverages and desserts with your peers. Lecture “Safe Space” w/ Donalee Campbell**, YAA Senior Teacher.Riverdale Community Hall 9231-100 Ave. See Spring 2020 issue for details p. 36. POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Jun 20 YAA E Yoga in the Park w/ YAA Senior Teachers in Celebration of International Yoga Day. Free family yoga and entertainment. YAA Certified Teachers. Music. Snacks and beverages. Weather permitting. Bring a mat, water bottle and sunscreen. Sherbrooke Community Hall. YAA 780-427-8776. POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Jun 20*YAA E Teacher Training Class #13: Supine / Restorative; Samadhi / Samskaras / Sutras (Pada 4) / Relaxation Response; Sitali/Sitkari; Melanie Checknita**. 9:30am-3pm. $50. YAA 780-427-8776. See Spring 2020 issue for details p. 25. Will be offered via Zoom.
Jun 21 E Meet Your Best Self: Interdimensional & Inner Sorcerer Journey w/Anne Belhorec. 11-12:30pm. $35. 780-416-4211. info@yogafortoday.ca; yogafortoday.ca
Jun 27 C Support Your Health: June Ayurvedic Rebalancing Workshop. Calgary Iyengar Yoga. 1:30-3:30pm 403-457-4070; www.calgaryiyengaryoga.com
Jun 27 E Yoga for Breath & Voice w/ David Wilson. 8:30-11:30am. $50. Yoga for Today 780-416-4211. info@yogafortoday.ca; yogafortoday.ca See Spring 2020 issue for details p. 26.
Jun 28 E Breath Awareness w/ Julie Jeong**. 9 -10:15. $20. Yoga for Today 780-416-4211. info@yogafortoday.ca; yogafortoday.ca
Jun 28 E Anatomy Refresher(1/4) w/Jill Gaumont**. 10:30-12:30pm & 1-3pm. $120. Yoga for Today 780-416-4211. info@yogafortoday.ca; yogafortoday.ca
Jun 29-Jul 4 E 5 Day Kundalini Sadhana w/ Janet Lockau**. Yoga for Today 780-416-4211. info@yogafortoday.ca; yogafortoday.ca
2020 July
Jul 1 YAA Deadline for Initial and Recertification applications for September approval.
Jul YAA Teacher Training Program w/ YAA Senior Teachers. Start anytime. Pay-as-you go. See yoga.ca for information.
Jul E Life Anatomy – It’s FUNctional w/ Sherry Ogg. For yoga teachers & students: CEC, TTP Online $49 or correspondence $75. Start anytime. Classroom workshop dates https://workercise.com/therapists.asp; info@micromoves.com. See Spring 2020 issue for details p. 13.
Jul 3-10 or Jul 3-18, 2020 C Refresh your Yoga Teacher Training w/ South Okanagan Yoga Academy. Open to 200RYT teachers. Get re-inspired to teach and deepen 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 Spring 2020 issue for details p. 27.
Jul 3-18, 2020 C RYT 200 Hour Yoga Foundation Teacher Training Immersion w/ South Okanagan Yoga Academy. Classical yoga program! $3200+gst. Early reg. save $300. Harmony Yoga Studio, #200, 3160-118 Ave SE. Marion (Mugs)** 403-805-7902, soyayoga.com , info@soyayoga.com See Spring 2020 issue for details p. 27.
Jul 5 E 3 Hour Traditional Hatha Yoga Training w/ Gerda Krebs**. Yoga for Today 780-416-4211. info@yogafortoday.ca; yogafortoday.ca
Jul 6-10 E Gentle & Restorative Clinic w/ Glenda Sartore**. 9:00am-10:15am. $80. Yoga for Today 780-416-4211. info@yogafortoday.ca; yogafortoday.ca
Jul 9 10 Day Yoga Journey w/ Yasodhara Ashram. Reflect Reconnect Renew – Give yourself ten days to expand your understanding of who you are and who you want to be — ten days reprieve from stress in a safe and nurturing place of reflection. Kootenay Lake of British Columbia. Yasodhara Ashram, 800-881-6711. mailto:info@yasodhara.org / yasodhara.org
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 Spring 2020 issue for details p. 27.
2020 August
Aug YAA Teacher Training Program w/ YAA Senior Teachers. Start anytime. Pay-as-you go. See yoga.ca for information.
Aug E Life Anatomy – It’s FUNctional w/ Sherry Ogg. For yoga teachers & students: CEC, TTP Online $49 or correspondence $75. Start anytime. Classroom workshop dates https://workercise.com/therapists.asp; info@micromoves.com. See Spring 2020 issue for details p. 13.
Aug 3-16 and Aug 23-Sept 4, 2020 C RYT 300 Hr Professional Upgrade to RYT500 Yoga Teacher Training Immersion in 2 Modules w/ South Okanagan Yoga Academy. Advance teaching skills toward being a Yoga Teacher Trainer. $4195 + gst – Early reg. save $300. Harmony Yoga Studio, #200, 3160-118 Ave SE Marion (Mugs)** 403-805-7902, www.soyayoga.com , info@soyayoga.com See Spring 2020 issue for details p. 27
Aug 3-16 & Aug 23-Sept 4, 2020 C Refresh your Yoga Teacher Training w/ South Okanagan Yoga Academy. Open to 300RYT teachers; get re-inspired to teach, deepen skills & knowledge! Come for ½ or the full program. Half price of SOYA’s teacher training depending on the number of daysHarmony Yoga Studio, #200, 3160-118 Ave SE Info: Marion (Mugs)** 403-805-7902, soyayoga.com , info@soyayoga.com. See Spring 2020 issue for details p. 27.
Aug 8 E Anatomy Refresher (2/4) w/Jill Gaumont**. 7:30-11:30am. $120. Yoga for Today 780-416-4211. info@yogafortoday.ca; yogafortoday.ca.
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.
Aug 13 10 Day Yoga Journey w/ Yasodhara Ashram. Reflect Reconnect Renew – Give yourself ten days to expand your understanding of who you are and who you want to be — ten days reprieve from stress in a safe and nurturing place of reflection. Kootenay Lake of British Columbia. Yasodhara Ashram, 800-881-6711. mailto:info@yasodhara.org / yasodhara.org
Aug 28-31 E Yoga and Enneagram Holy Ideas w/ (Beth McCann**, Donna Gruhlke and Maureen Malloy. Aug 28-31: Yoga Classes 9am-12 $160 all / 50 per day; Enneagram Aug 28-30: 1-5pm ($175) lifelines@me.com
2020 September
Sep YAA Teacher Training Program w/ YAA Senior Teachers. Start anytime. Pay-as-you go. See yoga.ca for information.
Sep 7 E Yoga for Today Open House & Birthday Celebration. Free. Yoga for Today 780-416-4211. info@yogafortoday.ca; yogafortoday.ca
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.
Sep11-13 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 Spring 2020 issue for details p. 22.
Sep 11 E Anatomy Refresher(3/4) w/ Jill Gaumont**. 7:00pm-9:00pm. $120. Yoga for Today 780-416-4211. info@yogafortoday.ca; yogafortoday.ca
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 12 E Anatomy Refresher(4/4) w/Jill Gaumont**. 12:30-2:30pm. $120. Yoga for Today 780-416-4211. info@yogafortoday.ca; yogafortoday.ca
Sep 12 E Discover your Energy Chakras w/ Leslie McKenzie. 7:30am-11:30am. $60. Yoga for Today 780-416-4211. info@yogafortoday.ca; yogafortoday.ca
Sep 13 E Breath Awareness w/ Julie Jeong**. Yoga for Today 780-416-4211. info@yogafortoday.ca; yogafortoday.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 Spring 2020 issue for details p. 19.
Sep 25-27 E Kids Yoga Teacher Training w/ Rita Maltais. Yoga for Today 780-416-4211. info@yogafortoday.ca; yogafortoday.ca. See Spring 2020 issue for details p. 26.
Sep 26*YAA E (*Note Location Change) 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 Groat Rd. $80. YAA 780-427-8776. See Spring 2020 issue for details p. 25.
Sept 30 – Oct 4 E Insight Meditation Retreat w/Heather Martin. Providence Renewal Centre, 3005 119th St. Rescheduled to Feb. 12-14, 2021. For more information, please contact edmontoninsight@gmail.com
2020 October
Oct YAA Teacher Training Program w/ YAA Senior Teachers. Start anytime. Pay-as-you go. See yoga.ca for information.
Oct 2-5 Banff iRest Yoga Nidra Level 2 w/ Anne Douglas. See Spring 2020 issue for details p. 23.
Oct 3 YAA Desikachar Lineage w/ Barb Hagen**, Marcia Langenberg**, Bev Moore**, YAA Senior & Antze Certified Teachers. Percy Page, Room 8. 9:30am-1:30pm. $60/mem, $70/nonmem. Info. Marcia 780-436-3767. Reg. YAA 780-427-8776. See Spring 2020 issue for details p. 13.
Oct 3-4 E Trauma Informed Teacher Training w/Jenn Cardoso.Sat 12:00-7:00pm Sun 9:00-4:00pm. $350 Early Bird $299 until Sept 1. Yoga for Today 780-416-4211. info@yogafortoday.ca; yogafortoday.ca
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 Med’n 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, Please join us. Sugg. don. $20. Anita 780-432-7152 or sielecki@hotmail.com
Oct 15-21 E YAA Richard Miller** (USA)/Kirsten Guest – The Depth of iRest Meditation Yoga and Meditation Retreat. Please contact Anita 780-432-7152 or sielecki@hotmail.com
Oct 16-18 Banff Yoga Workshop w/ Beth McCann. Fri 7:30-9:30pm, Sat 10-5pm, Sun 9:30-1:30pm. $285 ($250 before Sept 16) ). Banff Y Mountain Lodge. Contact Jenn: jwainman@telus.net /403-431-5791.
Oct 16-19 C Yin Yoga Teacher Training w/Debby Sereda. Learn the functional approach to teaching, as taught by founder Paul Grilley. Brilliant anatomical and structural insight that will revolutionize your teaching and practice knowledge. Suitable for all levels of teachers and students. Info: 403-283-9747 or www.yogamaya.ca. Email: yogamaya@shaw.ca
Oct 18 E Healing Journey w/ Anne Belhorec. Yoga for Today 780-416-4211. info@yogafortoday.ca; yogafortoday.ca
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. See Spring 2020 issue for details p. 25.
2020 November
Nov YAA Teacher Training Program w/ YAA Senior Teachers. Start anytime. Pay-as-you go. See yoga.ca for information.
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 6 E Chanting and Sound Bath w/Tiffany Grace. Yoga for Today 780-416-4211. info@yogafortoday.ca; yogafortoday.ca
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 12-15 E Gentle & Restorative Teacher Training w/ Glenda Sartore. Thur 6-9pm Fri-Sun 9-5pm. $480. Yoga for Today 780-416-4211. info@yogafortoday.ca; yogafortoday.ca. See Spring 2020 issue for details p. 26.
Nov 14* YAA E (*Note Location Change) Teacher Training Class #15: Special Concerns & Limitations; Kumbhaka; Marcia Langenberg**. 9:30am-3pm. Percy Page Room #8, 11859 Groat Rd. $80. YAA 780-427-8776. See Spring 2020 issue for details p. 25.
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 a second tentative week during Nov 18-Dec 2. Contact Ken Strachan: edmontonyogastudio.com; 780-451-8131.
Nov 22 E Healing Journey w/ Anne Belhorec. Yoga for Today 780-416-4211. info@yogafortoday.ca; yogafortoday.ca
2020 December
Dec YAA Teacher Training Program w/ YAA Senior Teachers. Start anytime. Pay-as-you go. See yoga.ca for information.
Dec 4-5 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 Spring 2020 issue for details p. 22.
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* YAA E (*Note Location Change) Teacher Training Class #16: Teaching Skills / Hatha Yoga Styles & Lineages; Anita Sielecki**. 9:30am-3pm. Percy Page Room #8, 11859 Groat Rd. $80. YAA 780-427-8776. See Spring 2020 issue for details p. 25.
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.
Dec 27-31 E 5 Day Kundalini Sadhana w/ Janet Lockau**. Yoga for Today 780-416-4211. info@yogafortoday.ca; yogafortoday.ca
2021
Jan 8-15 Yoga & Meditation Retreat in Thailand. Yoga for Today 780-416-4211. info@yogafortoday.ca; yogafortoday.ca See Spring 2020 issue for details p. 26.
Jan 22-24 YAA E Deepening our Practice Retreat Series w/ David McAmmond**: Asana, Meditation, Therapeutic & Restorative Practices. Fr 6:30pm-Sun 3:30pm. Providence Renewal Centre. Anita 780-432-7152. For cost & reg. options see ad p.22 Spring 2020 Yoga Bridge.
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.
Mar 20 YAA E YogaChi w/ Paul Yapp**. $60. 10-4pm. YAA 780 427 8776. See Spring 2020 issue for details p. 19.
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.