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
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Please check with organizer of event for updates due to COVID-19 physical distancing measures.
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.
SEPTEMBER, 2020
START ANYTIME* YAA Teacher Training Program w/ YAA Senior Teachers. Pay-as-you go. See p. 25 and yoga.ca for information.
Sept 2020-Apr 2021 E 10th Annual 200-Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training w/ Melanie Checknita**. Please see our website for details. Yoga Within 9014-75 St. 780-450-9642. yogawithin.ca.
Sept 2020-Apr 2021 E Deepen your Yoga Within w/ Melanie Checknita**. Please see our website for details. Yoga Within 9014-75 St. 780-450-9642. yogawithin.ca.
Sep E Life Anatomy – It’s FUNctional w/ Sherry Ogg. For yoga teachers & students. Online $49 or correspondence $75 anytime. Classroom workshop dates https://workercise.com/therapists.asp, info@micromoves.com. Information.
Sep 4 Online Yoga and Art Therapy: Yoga and River of Life (art based reflection on important life events) w/ Santoshi Robertson-Davis 1-4:30. $40.00 – art supplies not included, no art making experience required. Max 8 spots available. Pre-registration required. Santoshi Robertson-Davis, 825-512-5556, upwardfrog@telus.net; upwardfrog.ca
Sep4-Dec7 On-Line RYT 200 Hour Yoga Foundation Teacher Training w/ South Okanagan Yoga Academy. Classical yoga program. Sun 9am-2pm, Mon & Fri 6-10pm MT. $3200 + gst – Early reg. save $300. Info: Marion (Mugs)** 403-805-7902, soyayoga.com, info@soyayoga.com
Sep8-Dec14 On-Line RYT 200 Hour Yoga Foundation Teacher Training w/ South Okanagan Yoga Academy. Classical yoga program. Mon-Tue-Thu 7am-12pm MT, occasional Wed MT $2950 US$ – Early reg. save $200. Info: Marion (Mugs)** 403-805-7902, soyayoga.com; info@soyayoga.com
Sep 11-13* E YAA Deepening our Practice Retreat Series w/ David McAmmond**: Asana, Meditation, Therapeutic & Restorative Practices. Fr 6:30pm-Sun 1pm. Providence Renewal Centre or on online depending on COVID situation. For format, cost & reg. options call Anita 780-432-7152. Information.
Sep11-Dec20 C In-Person RYT 200 Hour Yoga Foundation Teacher Training w/ South Okanagan Yoga Academy. Classical yoga program every 2nd wknd. $3200 + gst – Early reg. save $300. Held at Becky Stone Yoga Studio, 258 Maple Grove Crescent, Strathmore, AB Info: Becky Stone 403-710-4294, soyayoga.com; info@soyayoga.com
Sep11-Dec20 C In-Person RYT200 Refresh your Yoga Teacher Training w/ South Okanagan Yoga Academy. Open to all teachers who want to get re-inspired to teach and deepen their skills and knowledge! Come for 8 or 16 days every 2nd wknd. Half price of SOYA’s teacher training based on the number of days you attend. Held at Becky Stone Yoga, 258 Maple Grove Crescent, Strathmore, AB Info: Becky Stone 403-710-4294, soyayoga.com; info@soyayoga.com
Sep 12 E Discovering Your Chakras w/Leslie Walsh. 7:30 am-11:30am $60 (YfT members $55). Yoga for Today 780-416-4211; info@yogafortoday.ca or yogafortoday.ca)
Sep 13 Online Yoga and Art therapy: Integration of the Yamas and Niyamas w/ Santoshi Robertson-Davis begins. 10 weeks. Sundays 1-4 until November 15. $300.00 for 10 weeks – art supplies not included, no art making experience necessary. Pre-registration required.Closed group max 8 spots available. Santoshi Robertson-Davis, 825-512-5556, upwardfrog@telus.net; upwardfrog.ca
Sept 13 E Breath Awareness w/ Julie Jeong**. Time and price TBA. Yoga for Today 780-416-4211; info@yogafortoday.ca or yogafortoday.ca
Sept 13 E Guided Imagery w/ Anne Belohorec. Time and price TBA. Yoga for Today 780-416-4211; info@yogafortoday.ca or yogafortoday.ca
Sept 20 E Guided Imagery w/ Anne Belohorec. Time and price TBA.Yoga for Today 780-416-4211; info@yogafortoday.ca or yogafortoday.ca
Sep 25-27 E Yoga for Kids Training w/ Rita Maltais. Yoga for Today 780-416-4211; info@yogafortoday.ca; yogafortoday.ca. Information.
Sep 26* YAA ONLINE Teacher Training Class #14: Headstand & Related Inversions: Bhagavad Gita: Themes / Sahasrara Chakra / Skull Anatomy (review Cervical); Teddy Hyndman** & Donalee Campbell**. 9:30am-12:30pm. $50. YAA 780-427-8776. Due to physical distancing measures this class will be held on Zoom. Information. Register.
OCTOBER, 2020
START ANYTIME* YAA Teacher Training Program w/ YAA Senior Teachers. Pay-as-you go – no upfront costs. See Autumn 2020 Yoga Bridge pp. 24-25.
Oct Life Anatomy – It’s FUNctional w/ Sherry Ogg. For yoga teachers & students. Online $49 or correspondence $75 anytime. Classroom workshop dates https://workercise.com/therapists.asp, info@micromoves.com. Information.
Oct 1-18 USA In-Person RYT 200 Hour Yoga Foundation Teacher Training Immersion w/ South Okanagan Yoga Academy. Classical yoga program. $2950 US$ – Early reg. save $200. Held at Walloon Lake Retreat, Michigan. Accom extra. Info: Marion (Mugs)** 403-805-7902, soyayoga.com; info@soyayoga.com
Oct 1-18 USA In-Person RYT200 Refresh your Yoga Teacher Training w/ South Okanagan Yoga Academy. Open to all teachers who want to get re-inspired to teach and deepen their skills and knowledge! Come for 8 or 16 days. Half price of SOYA’s teacher training based on the number of days you attend. Held at Walloon Lake Retreat, Michigan. Accom extra. Info: Marion (Mugs)** 403-805-7902, soyayoga.com; info@soyayoga.com
Oct 3* YAA ONLINE Yoga Workshop w/Barb Hagen**and Marcia Langenberg**. Three Energetic Qualities of Practice in the Desikachar Lineage. 9:30am – 1:30pm. $60/mem, $90/nonmem. Zoom Link. Info. Marcia 780-436-3767, langenbe@telus.net. Reg. YAA 780-427-8776. Information.
Oct 3-4 E Trauma Informed Teacher Training w/ Jenn Carsado. Sat 12-7pm, Sun 9-4pm. $350 (early bird price $299 by Sept 1). Yoga for Today 780-416-4211; info@yogafortoday.ca or yogafortoday.ca. Ad p. 26.
Oct 4 C In-Person Yoga and Meditation Retreat w/ Lonnie DeSorcy**. Living Your Life’s Purpose: A Practical, iRest®-inspired experience. 1-5 pm. $50. FCJ Centre. bookings@fcjcentre.ca. 403 228-4215.
Oct 4-17/20 & Apr 25-May 8/21 In Person RYT 300 Hour Professional Upgrade to RYT500 Yoga Teacher Training Immersion in 2 Modules w/ South Okanagan Yoga Academy. Advance your teaching skills toward being a Yoga Teacher Trainer. $4195 + gst – Early reg. save $300. Held at Gods’ Mtn Estate Retreat Centre, Penticton, BC. Accom extra. Info: Marion (Mugs)** 403-805-7902, soyayoga.com; info@soyayoga.com
Oct 4-17&Apr 25-May 8/21 In Person RYT500 Refresh your Yoga Teacher Training w/ South Okanagan Yoga Academy. Get re-inspired and deepen your skills and knowledge! Come for ½ or the full program. Half price of SOYA’s teacher training based on the number of days you attend. Held at Gods’ Mtn Estate Retreat Centre, Penticton, BC. Accom extra. Info: Marion (Mugs)** 403-805-7902, soyayoga.com; info@soyayoga.com
Oct 12 Online Yoga and Art Therapy: Yoga and the Art of Gratitude w/ Santoshi Robertson-Davis Monday 1-4:30 $40.00- art supplies not included, no art making experience required. Max 8 spots available. Pre-registration required. Robertson-Davis, 825-512-5556, upwardfrog@telus.net; upwardfrog.ca
Oct 15-21* YAA ONLINE Workshop w/ Richard Miller** (USA) and Kirsten Guest – “At Home, Resting in Stillness: The Integration of Meditation into Your Home Life.” A Live stream iRest Retreat. Thurs: 4:30-6pm; Fr-Tues:8am-6pm daily; Wed 8-11:30am, Anita (780) 432-7152. Register and further information.
Oct 17* E YAA YogaChi w/ Paul Yapp**. $60. 10-4pm. 11759 Groat Rd., Rm. 8. Information: Paul 780-288-3388 Register: YAA 780-427-8776. Information.
Oct 18 E Healing Journey w/ Anne Belohorec. Time and price TBA.Yoga for Today 780-416-4211; info@yogafortoday.ca or yogafortoday.ca
Oct 23-25* YAA Fall Teaching Skills Online Workshop: Karen Hamdon**. Fri 6:30-8:30pm, Sat & Sun 9:30am-12:30pm & 2-5pm. YAA 780-427-8776. Due to physical distancing measures this class will be held on Zoom. Information. Register.
Oct31-Nov2 E Whole Body Alignment Intensive and Teacher Training Certification. Time and price TBA. Yoga for Today 780-416-4211; info@yogafortoday.ca or yogafortoday.ca. See Yoga Bridge Autumn ad p. 26.
NOVEMBER, 2020
START ANYTIME* YAA Teacher Training Program w/ YAA Senior Teachers. Pay-as-you go – no upfront costs. See Yoga Bridge p. 24-25 and yoga.ca for information.
Nov Life Anatomy – It’s FUNctional w/ Sherry Ogg. For yoga teachers & students. Online $49 or correspondence $75 anytime. Classroom workshop dates https://workercise.com/therapists.asp, info@micromoves.com. Information.
Nov 6 E Chanting and Sound Bath w/Tiffany Grace. time and price TBA.Yoga for Today 780-416-4211; info@yogafortoday.ca or yogafortoday.ca. See Autumn Yoga Bridge p. 26.
Nov 7 C In-Person 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. bookings@fcjcentre.ca. 403 228-4215.
Nov 9-Dec 27 8wk session at Yoga for Today. Time and price TBA. Yoga for Today 780-416-4211; info@yogafortoday.ca or yogafortoday.ca
Nov 11-22 & May 1-12/21 In Person RYT 300 Hour Professional Upgrade to RYT500 Yoga Teacher Training Immersion in 2 Modules w/ South Okanagan Yoga Academy. Advance your teaching skills toward being a Yoga Teacher Trainer. US$3600 – Early reg. save $200. Held at Svastha Yoga and Peaceful Poses, Traverse City, Michigan. Accom extra. Info: Marion (Mugs)** 403-805-7902, soyayoga.com; info@soyayoga.com
Nov 11-22 & May 1-12/21 In Person RYT500 Refresh your Yoga Teacher Training w/ South Okanagan Yoga Academy. Get re-inspired and deepen your skills and knowledge! Come for ½ or the full program. Half price of SOYA’s teacher training based on the number of days you attend. Held at Svastha Yoga and Peaceful Poses, Traverse City, Michigan. Accom extra. Info: Marion (Mugs)** 403-805-7902, soyayoga.com; info@soyayoga.com
Nov 12-15 E Gentle and Restorative Teacher Training w/ Glenda Sartore**. Thur 6-9pm. Fri – Sun 9-5pm. $480. Yoga for Today 780-416-4211; info@yogafortoday.ca or yogafortoday.ca See Autumn Yoga Bridge p. 26.
Nov 14* YAA ONLINE Teacher Training Class #15: Special Concerns & Limitations; Kumbhaka; Marcia Langenberg** Details TBA. Information.
Nov 20-Dec 6 In-Person RYT 200 Hour Yoga Foundation Teacher Training Immersion w/ South Okanagan Yoga Academy. Classical yoga program. $3200 + gst – Early reg. save $300. Held at Villa Xochipilli, Melaque, MEXICO. Accom/meals extra. Info: Marion (Mugs)** 403-805-7902, soyayoga.com; info@soyayoga.com
Nov 20-Dec 6 In-Person RYT200 Refresh your Yoga Teacher Training w/ South Okanagan Yoga Academy. Open to all teachers who want to get re-inspired to teach and deepen their skills and knowledge! Come for 8 or 16 days. Half price of SOYA’s teacher training based on the number of days you attend. Held at Villa Xochipilli, Melaque, MEXICO. Accom/meals extra. Info: Marion (Mugs)** 403-805-7902. soyayoga.com; info@soyayoga.com
Nov 22 E Healing Journey w/Anne Belohorec. Time and price TBA.Yoga for Today 780-416-4211; info@yogafortoday.ca or yogafortoday.ca
Nov 25 E Creating Sacred Space: Ushering in Heaven w/ Marla Ericksen. 5:30-8:30pm. $60 (YfT members $55) .Yoga for Today 780-416-4211; info@yogafortoday.ca or yogafortoday.ca. See Autumn Yoga Bridge p. 26.
Nov 26-27 E Yin Yoga Qualification Training w/Marla Ericksen. 9 – 5pm. $375 (early bird $350 by Oct 21) Yoga for Today 780-416-4211; info@yogafortoday.ca; yogafortoday.ca. See Autumn Yoga Bridge p. 26.
Nov 27-29* YAA Online Workshop: The Feminine Face of Yoga w/ Anne Douglas: Reclaim the Feminine Principle at the Heart of the Yogic teachings. Fri. Nov 27 6-8pm MDT; Sat & Sun Nov.28 & 29 1-4pm. Presented by the YAA Zoom link sent upon registration $235 (incl. gst) yogaab@telus.net 780-427-8776. Information. Register.
Nov 28-29 E A Yoga and Meditation Retreat for Extraordinary People in Unprecedented Times w/ Marla Ericksen. Sat 12-7:30, Sun 9-3:30pm. $275 ($250 early bird by Oct 28). Yoga for Today 780-416-4211; info@yogafortoday.ca; yogafortoday.ca. See Autumn Yoga Bridge p. 26.
DECEMBER 2020
START ANYTIME* YAA Teacher Training Program w/ YAA Senior Teachers. Pay-as-you go – no upfront costs. See p. 25 and yoga.ca for information.
Dec 4-6* E YAA Deepening our Practice Retreat Series w/ David McAmmond**: Asana, Meditation, Therapeutic & Restorative Practices. Fr 6:30pm-Sun 3:30pm. Providence Renewal Centre or on online depending on COVID situation. For format, cost & reg. options call Anita 780-432-7152. Information.
Dec 12* E YAA Teacher Training Class #16 Teaching Skills / Hatha Yoga Styles & Lineages; Anita Sielecki**and Donalee Campbell**. Information.
Dec 27-31 E 5 Day Kundalini Sadhana w/ Janet Lockau. Time and price TBA.Yoga for Today 780-416-4211; info@yogafortoday.ca or yogafortoday.ca
2021
START ANYTIME* YAA Teacher Training Program w/ YAA Senior Teachers. Pay-as-you go – no upfront costs. New Year’s Resolution? See p. 25 and yoga.ca for information.
Jan 22-24* E YAA Deepening our Practice Retreat Series w/ David McAmmond**: Asana, Meditation, Therapeutic & Restorative Practices. Fr 6:30pm-Sun 3:30pm. Providence Renewal Centre or on online depending on COVID situation. For format, cost & reg. options call Anita 780-432-7152. Information.
Feb 12-14 E Insight Meditation Retreat w/Heather Martin. Limiting registration and enacting COVID safety measures if needed. Providence Renewal Centre, 3005 119th St. For more information, please contact edmontoninsight@gmail.com
Mar 20* E YAA YogaChi w/ Paul Yapp**. $60. 10-4pm. 11759 Groat Rd., Rm. 8. Information: Paul 780-288-3388 Register: YAA 780-427-8776.
Apr 16-18* E YAA Deepening our Practice Retreat Series w/ David McAmmond**: Asana, Meditation, Therapeutic & Restorative Practices. Fr 6:30pm-Sun 3:30pm. Providence Renewal Centre or on online depending on COVID situation. For format, cost & reg. options call Anita 780-432-7152. Information.
Jun 4-6 SOYA Celebrates 25 Years!!! Dr. Lorin Roche, PhD and Camille Maurice will be our guest presenters at SOYA’s 25th Anniversary Yoga Retreat – Author of The Radiance Sutras: 112 Gateways to the Yoga of Wonder and Delight including Asana practices based on the Sutras, Meditation, and Yoga Sutra Jam Session. Fri 2pm-Sun 12pm. $325 + gst includes a copy of the book (accom, camping & meals extra). Sorrento Centre, BC. soyayoga.com; info@soyayoga.com , 403-805-7902.
Jun 11-13* E YAA Deepening our Practice Retreat Series w/ David McAmmond**: Asana, Meditation, Therapeutic & Restorative Practices. Fr 6:30pm-Sun 3:30pm. Providence Renewal Centre or on online depending on COVID situation. For format, cost & reg. options call Anita 780-432-7152. Information.
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.