Calendar of Events

LEGEND

C = Calgary Event      E = Edmonton Event      O = Online      H = Hybrid (online & in-person)

** = YAA Certified Teachers with Intermediate or Senior Teacher Status

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E H YAA 100-Hour Immersion Program, 200-Hour Teacher Training, 500-, 750-, 1000-Hour Advanced Training Levels. Pay-as-you go, flexible format and schedule. Equivalency assessment for credit for previous Certifications. Mentor w/ YAA Senior Teachers. See https://yoga.ca/training/ for information.

O YAA
Five 3-hr Video modules of Anatomy and Physiology for students or teachers w/ Paula Carnegie Fehr**. $150 ($200 for Certificate of Completion if an optional assignment is submitted to fulfil the 15-hr YAA-TTP anatomy requirement). Start anytime. Info.: Paula: [email protected]. Register: www.yoga.ca/yaa-store or 780-427-8776.

O
The Curious Heart Meditation & Mindfulness Course w/ Kat Boehm**.  www.pauseandconnect.teachable.com

O
Life Anatomy: It’s FUNctional w/ Sherry Ogg. For yoga teachers and students. Online, correspondence and live. Micromoves.com/therapists.asp. [email protected]. 780-414-0273.

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GrowingSpaceForHealthandWealth.com

Throughout 2023
Kootenay Bay, BC, Karma Yoga (selfless service) programs at Yasodhara Ashram (monthly intake dates). Transform work into service while living in spiritual community. No fee – contributions toward your stay are welcome. Visit yasodhara.org or call 1-800-661-8711.

Ongoing Restorative Retreats until November 30. Kootenay Bay, BC. Self-guided healing experiences at Yasodhara Ashram. Minimum 1 week stay. Fees vary based on accommodation & length of stay. www.yasodhara.org 1-800-661-8711

SEPTEMBER 2023

September – April 2024
200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training w/ Melanie Checknita**  Yoga Within #302, 8135-102 St. 780-450-9642. www.yogawithin.ca

September 5-October 24 E
Prenatal Yoga w/Wen Kauffman, 7:15pm-8:15pm. $160. Yoga Within #320 81350-102 Street. 780-450-9642. www.yogawithin.ca

September 7-28 C H
Meditation for Beginners w/Sherry Norman. $80. YogaMCC 2028b-33 Ave SW or online via Zoom. https://www.yogamcc.com/meditation-registered-classes. 403-251-9642 [email protected]

September 7-28 E
Women’s Yoga for the Pelvic Floor Workshop w/Val Spak $75. 7-8:15pm. Grovenor Community Hall. [email protected] or 780-945-9507

September 7-October 26 E
Mum & Baby Yoga w/Dani Checknita. 11-11:45am. $160. Yoga Within #302, 8135-102 Str. 780-450-9642. www.yogawithin.ca

September 10, 17, 24 E
Therapeutic Yoga for Sleep w/Dr. Thamarai Moorthy. 1-2:30pm. $150. Yoga Within #302, 8135-102 St. 780-450-9642. www.yogawithin.ca

September 11-November 6 C H
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) w/Dr. Mark Brown. Scientifically proven results at reducing stress and suffering. $499. YogaMCC 2028b-33 Ave SW or online via Zoom. https://yogamcc.com/meditation-registered-classes 403-251-9642 [email protected]

September 12 – January 12, 2024 O
SOYA 200hr Foundational Yoga Teacher Training Online/Hybrid, live via Zoom twice weekly, $3200+gst. Finish with an 8 day immersion in Costa Rica. Save $300 when you pay in full. Rebecca 403 710 4294.

September 13-October 25 E

Trauma-Informed Yoga w/Jeremy Bell. 6-7pm. $175. Yoga Within #302, 8135-102 St. 780-450-9642 www.yogawithin.ca

September 14-21
Kootenay Bay, BC.Moving into Stillness: Deep Relaxation and Healing. A guided retreat at Yasodhara Ashram. Fees vary based on accommodation. yasodhara.org 1-800-661-8711.

September 15-October 15 C H
50 Hour Yoga Nidra Teacher Training w/Anne Douglas**, George McFaul and Bridgette Shaw. Discover the Healing Practice of Yogic Sleep. Fridays 6-9pm and Saturday/Sunday 9:30am-5:30pm $888. YogaMCC 2028b-33Ave SW or online via Zoom. https://www.yogamcc.com/nidra 403-251-9642 [email protected]

September 16, 23, October 7, 14, 21 E
Somatic Stress Release w/Rebecca Hung. 1-2:30pm. $120 Yoga Within #302 8135-102 St. 780-450-9642 www.yogawithin.ca

September 17-23 E O
Weeklong meditation w/Rebecca Hung. 8:45-9:15pm $56. Yoga Within #302 8135-102 St. 780-450-9642 www.yogawithin.ca

September 18-29   E
SOYA 300hr Professional Upgrade to RYT500, Module A in Edmonton. Mod A and B req for certification. $4195+gst for both modules. Pay in full & save $300. Rebecca 403-710-4294.

September 21-October 26 E
Yoga After School Program for Girls w/Angie Clark. 3-5pm. $219. Yoga Within #302 8135-102 St. 780-450-9642 www.yogawithin.ca

September 22-24 E H YAA
Exploring Yoga in Community: Asana, Meditation, Therapeutic & Restorative Practices w/ Anita Sielecki**. $280 (sliding scale). Fri 6:30pm-Sun 1pm. Providence Renewal Centre &/or live online; contact Anita 780-432-7152 for info. Register YAA 780-427-8776 or www.yoga.ca/yaa-store. 

September 22-24 E H
Joy in Meditation Practice w/Howie Cohn . Registration cost by donation. Cloverdale Community League. Hosted by Edmonton Insight Meditation. edmontoninsightmeditation.ca/retreats-1 for details

September 22-December 1 O
Kootenay Bay, BC. Yasodhara Ashram’s Peace of Mind for Professionals course. Find greater harmony and ease in your career. Register for a free taster class at yasodhara.org or call 1-800-661-8711

September 24 E
Family Yoga w/Hayley Markel. 1:30-2:15pm. Yoga Within #302 8135-102 St. 780-450-9642 www.yogawithin.ca

September 24 E
Soul Speak w/Angie Clark & Marcus Fung. 7-9pm $45. Yoga Within #302 8135-102 St. 780-450-9642 www.yogawithin.ca

September 27 & October 25 E
Pregnancy Circle at Clair-i-tea w/Chantal Eder and Asha Thomas. Meditation for birth prep, birth art, community crafting and gentle movement. 6:30-8:30pm. $20 www.chantalederyoga.com. Chantal 780-999-3203

September 27-December 20 O
SOYA 300hr Professional upgrade to RYT500 Online Module A. Mod A and B required for certification. $4195+gst for both modules. Save $300 when you pay in full.  Rebecca 403 710 4294.

September 28 O YAA
Professional Development Series webinar – Allison Ulan will guide us through the foundational principles of Ayurveda and how to use them in our yoga practices and self care routines. Focus will b on seasonal adaptation practices to support health and vitality through Autumn and Winter. 8-9:30pm on Zoom. FREE livestream for all YAA Members. Recording available for Full & Lifetime Members only. Register YAA 780-427-8776 or ww.yoga.ca/yaa-store. 

September 29-October 1 C H
Fall Open w/Sharoni Fixler. Practice, play learn and grow. 403-457-4070. [email protected] ; www.calgaryiyengaryoga.com

September 29-October 1 C
Yoga w/Father Joe Pereira $199+gst. Parkdale Community Association. www.yogastudiocalgary.com

OCTOBER 2023

October O
Virtual weekend w/world-renowned teacher and author of Props for Yoga, Eyal Shifroni. 403-457-4070. [email protected];   www.calgaryiyengaryoga.com

October 1, 15, 29 E
Yoga Nidraa w/Valananda Joyce**. Experience Yoga Nidraa as offered in the traditional Gitananda Ashtanga format. Please register for 1 or all of the sessions. 1:30-3pm. Classical Yoga Centre. 11906-129 Ave $25. [email protected]; www.valananda.com

October 3 O YAA
YAA Teachers Showcase Series. Tuesdays w/ Terri Jones (YAA 500hr).  8-9pm on Zoom. Get to know Alberta’s Teachers! Twice/month FREE for all YAA members with a variety of YAA Certified Teachers. Zoom link is noted on the registration receipt. Recordings available in between classes for Full and LIfetime Members. Register www.yoga.ca/yaa-store

October 3 & 5 O
Mental Health First Aid (Standard) Virtual Training w/Rebecca Hung on Zoom. 9am-12:30pm each day. $250. Rawholistic.com/MHFA; Rebecca 780-982-5885

October 5 – November 9 C
Kimberley Mast Crystal Bowl 6 week series $155. YogaMCC 2028b-33 Ave SW. https://www.yogamcc.com/meditation-registered-classes; 403-252-9642; [email protected]

October 6 E H
Monthly meditation w/Rebecca Hung 7-8pm $18. Yoga Within #302 8135-102 St. 780-450-9642 www.yogawithin.ca

October 6-8 E
Workshop in Gitananda Ashtanga Yoga Fundamentals covering all the 8 limbs of Yoga. An opportunity to learn deeper practices leading to meditation and Samadhi. Fri 6:30-8:30pm, Sat/Sun 10:30-12:30. Classical Yoga Centre, 11906 129 Ave. $40 each or $100 for 3. [email protected]; valananda.com

October 12-15 O YAA
The Depth Teachings of Meditation, an 18hr Live Streaming Retreat w/ Richard Miller** (USA) Including BodySensing & Yoga Nidra practices. Updates & pre-registration at www.yoga.ca/yaa-store.  Information: Anita (780) 432-7152.

October 13-16 C
Yin Yoga Teacher Training w/Debby Sereda. This training is suitable for all levels of teachers and students who wish to learn how to practise and teach Yin Yoga safely and creatively. 595.00 plus GST. Contact Debby Sereda 403-283-9747. [email protected]. www.yogamaya.ca

October 13, 20, 27, November 3 E H
Intro to Rest and Rejuvenation Sleep Meditation w/Lisa Workman. 7-8pm. $80. Yoga Within #302 8135-102 St. 780-450-9642 www.yogawithin.ca

October 14 E
Anatomy 102 w/Lisa Workman. 9am-12pm. $70. Yoga Within #302 8135-102 St. 780-450-9642 www.yogawithin.ca

October 14-21 Puerto Vallarta
October Rest Getaway in Puerto Vallarta. Rest, relax and chill. 403-457-4070; [email protected]; www.yogayyc.com/octoberrest

October 14, 21, 28 E
Gitananda AShtanga Yoga w/Valananda**. Experience a practice based on the 8 limbs of Yoga. Sat 10:30am-12:00pm. Classical Yoga Centre 11906-129 Ave. $20/class. [email protected]; valananda.com

October 14-February 18/24 Lacombe
SOYA 200hr Foundational Yoga Teacher Training, meeting over 8 alternating weekends in Lacombe, $3200+gst. Save $300 when you pay in full. Rebecca 403-710-4294.

October 15 YAA
Deadline for submission of Articles ([email protected]) Events and Advertisements ([email protected]) for December issue Yoga Bridge Newsletter

October 15 E
Yoga Philosophy 102 w/Neeru Prashar. 10am-12:30pm. $50. Yoga Within #302 8135-102 St. 780-450-9642 www.yogawithin.ca

October 15-27
Kootenay Bay, BC. Yoga Journey: Yasodhara Ashram’s signature guided retreat. Fees vary based on accommodation. On-site at B.C. Ashram. yasodhara.org 1-800-661-8711

October 17 O YAA
YAA Teachers Showcase Series w/Terri Jones (YAA 500hr). 8-9pm on Zoom. Register www.yoga.ca/yaa-store. See October 3 listing for details.

October 18-December 13 C H
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) w/Certified Counselor Pam Hauck. Clinical applications of meditation to break the cycle of depression. $650 (claim through your benefits). YogaMCC 2028b-33 Ave SW or online via Zoom. https://www.yogamcc.com/meditation-registered-classes; 403-251-9642; [email protected]

October 20-22 E H YAA
TTP Fall Teaching Skills Workshop w/Mary LeBlanc**. Friday 7-9pm, Saturday & Sunday 9am-4:30pm. $225. Room #8, 3rd Floor, Percy Page Centre, 11759 Groat Rd, Edm. OR livestream via Zoom. YAA 780-427-8776 or www.yoga.ca/yaa-store. Hours count toward Teacher Training and Advanced Training Levels.

October 20-22
Fall Mountain Yoga Retreat “Returning Home”. NorthHaven Retreat Centre, just east of Jasper. Hosted by Jeanette Ward. jeanetteward.ca fo more information.

October 22 E
Restorative Yoga & Breath Awareness Workshop w/Karen Giering. 10am-12pm. $40. Yoga Within #302 8135-102 St. 780-450-9642 www.yogawithin.ca

October 22 E
Soul Speak w/Angie Clark & Marcus Fung. 7-9pm. $45. Yoga Within #302 8135-102 St. 780-450-9642 www.yogawithin.ca

October 26 O YAA
Professional Development Series Webinar – Adapting Yoga for an Aging Population w/Allision Irwin**. 8-9:30pm on Zoom. Learn to plan a class with creative adaptations on favourite poses to create an environment that is both safe and welcoming to seniors and mobility challenged individuals with a variety of physical limitations. FREE Livestream for YAA Members.  Recording available with Full/Lifetime Membership only. Register YAA 780-427-8776; www.yoga.ca/yaa-store.

October 28 E
Wheel of Life – Balancing the 7 Chakras w/Jeremy Bell & Sebastian Bolessa. 6-830pm. $40. Yoga Within #302 8135-102 St. 780-450-9642 www.yogawithin.ca

October 29 E
Asana and Adjustments w/Ryan Vogelaar. 12-3pm. Yoga Within #302 8135-102 St. 780-450-9642 www.yogawithin.ca

October 29 E
Relax w/Yoga and Body Rolling w/Anita Sielecki** 3-4:30pm. $30. Yoga Within #302 8135-102 St. 780-450-9642 www.yogawithin.ca

October 31-February 1/24
Costa Rica. SOYA 200hr Foundational Yoga Teacher Training Hybrid Online/Costa Rica, live via Zoom twice weekly, conclude in the jungles of Costa Rica. $3200+gst. Save $300 when you pay in full! Contact Becky 403-710-4294.

NOVEMBER 2023

November 1 YAA
Deadline for Initial Certification and Recertification applications for January approval. [email protected]

November 1 YAA
Deadline for submission of events and advertisements for Winter 2024 issue Yoga Bridge Newsletter. www.yoga.ca/newsletter 

November 2-December 7 E
Yoga After School Program for Girls w/Angie Clark. 3-5pm. $219. Yoga Within #302 8135-102 St. 780-450-9642 www.yogawithin.ca

November 2-December 21 E
Mum & Baby Yoga w/Dani Checknita. 11-11:45am. $160. Yoga Within #302 8135-102 St. 780-450-9642 www.yogawithin.ca

November 3-5 C H
Level 1 + 2 Acutonics Teacher Training w/Erin Taylor. Healing with Tuning Forks. Friday to Sunday 9am-5pm. $650. YogaMCC 2028b-33 Ave SW or online via Zoom. https://www.yogamcc.com/acutonics; 403-251-9642; [email protected]

November 3-5 Pigeon Lake
Christian Yoga Retreat w/Barbara Ritter. Gentle yoga practices to “Build Your House Upon a Rock”. Focus is on fee, core, breath and heart. Fri pm to Sun noon. Early bird $180 incl. accommodation/meals. Mulhurst camp. https://barbararitter.ca/classes; 780-468-5985

November 4 E H YAA
Core Curriculum Class – TTP & Upgrading: Hip Openers; Yoga Sutras Pada 2. w/Teddy Hyndman** 9:30am-3:30pm. $80. Room #8, 3rd Floor, Percy Page Centre, 11759 Groat Rd, Edmonton OR livestream via Zoom. Hours count towards Immersion, TTP or Advanced Training Levels.  Register YAA 780-427-8776 or www.yoga.ca/yaa-store.

November 4, 18, 25 E
Gitananda Ashtanga Yoga w/Valananda**. Experience a practice based on the 8 limbs of Yoga. 10:30am-12pm. Classical Yoga Centre. 11906-129 Ave. $20 per class. [email protected]; valananda.com

November 5 & 19 E
Yoga Nidraa w/Valananda**. Experience Yoga Nidraa as offered in the traditional Gitananda Ashtanga format. Please register for 1 or all 3 sessions. Sundays 1:30-3pm. Classical Yoga Centre. 11906-129 Ave. $20 per class. [email protected]; valananda.com

November 5, 19, 26 E
Therapeutic Yoga for Sleep w/Dr. Thamarai Moorthy. 1-2:30pm. $150. Yoga Within #302 8135-102 St. 780-450-9642 www.yogawithin.ca

November 6 O YAA
YAA Teachers Showcase Series. Mondays w/ Vera Resera** (YAA Intermediate).  8-9pm on Zoom. Get to know Alberta’s Teachers! Twice/month FREE for all YAA members with a variety of YAA Certified Teachers. Zoom link is noted on the registration receipt. Recordings available in between classes for Full and LIfetime Members. Register www.yoga.ca/yaa-store

November 7-December 12 E
Prenatal Yoga w/Wen Kauffman. 7:15-8:15pm. $120. Yoga Within #302 8135-102 St. 780-450-9642 www.yogawithin.ca

November 8-December 13 E
Trauma-Informed Yoga w/Jeremy Bell. 6-7pm. $150. Yoga Within #302 8135-102 St. 780-450-9642 www.yogawithin.ca

November 10 E H
Monthly Meditation w/Rebecca Hung. 7-8pm. $18. Yoga Within #302 8135-102 St. 780-450-9642 www.yogawithin.ca

November 10-12 E
Workshop in Gitananda Ashtanga Yoga Fundamentals covering all the 8 limbs of Yoga. An opportunity to learn deeper practices leading to meditation and Samadhi. Fri 6:30-8:30pm, Sat/Sun 10:30am-12:30pm. Classical Yoga Centre 11906-129 Ave. $20 per class. [email protected]; valananda.com

November 17-19 E
Restorative YTT with Colleen Dibden and Jeanette Ward. This training fulfills 25 CEUs and is an elective for the Prana Yoga Studio 300hr YTT. Register at pranayogastudio.ca

November 18 E
Pelvic Floor Workshop w/Val Spak. 9:30am-12pm. $45. Yoga Within #302 8135-102 St. 780-450-9642 www.yogawithin.ca

November 19 E
Relax with Yoga & Body Rolling w/Anita Sielecki. 1:30-3pm. $30. Yoga Within #302 8135-102 St. 780-450-9642 www.yogawithin.ca

November 19 E
Mental Health First Aid (Standard) in-person training w/Rebecca Hung. 9am-5:30pm. $250. Roots on Whyte Conference Room. Rawholistic.com/MHFA; Rebecca 780-982-5885

November 19-December 3
SOYA 300hr professional upgrade to RYT500 Mexico, Module B. Mod A and B required for certification. $4195+gst for both modules. Save $300 when you pay in full. Rebecca 403 710 4294.

November 20 O YAA
YAA Teachers Showcase Series w/Vera Resera** (YAA Intermediate). 8-9pm on Zoom. Register www.yoga.ca/yaa-store. See November 6 listing for details.

November 24 E H
Rest and Rejuvenation Sleep Meditation w/Lisa Workman. 7-8pm. $18. Yoga Within #302 8135-102 St. 780-450-9642 www.yogawithin.ca

November 24-26 C H
Practice weekend w/Ty Chandler and Sharoni Fixler. Restorative practice, openings, breathwork and traditional poses to refresh and rejuvenate. 403-457-4070. [email protected]; https://www.calgaryiyengaryoga.com/practice-weekend

November 24-25 O YAA
Trauma Informed Training: Further Explorations w/Dr. Paula Fayerman**. Fri 7-9pm, Sat 10am-1pm. Livestream on Zoom only, recording not available.  FREE with priority to all YAA Certified Teachers and TTP Students. Limited spots – register early. Other Full YAA Members can register for the waiting list and may be admitted if spaces open up after November 19. Register www.yoga.ca/yaa-store.

November 25 E
Anatomy 103 w/Lisa Workman. 9am-12pm. $70. Yoga Within #302 8135-102 St. 780-450-9642 www.yogawithin.ca

November 25 E
Deep Release: A Guided Full Moon Experience w/Rebecca Hung. 6-8pm. $40. Yoga Within #302 8135-102 St. 780-450-9642 www.yogawithin.ca

November 26 E
Asana and Adjustments w/Ryan Vogelaar. 12-3pm. Yoga Within #302 8135-102 St. 780-450-9642 www.yogawithin.ca

November 26 E
Restorative Yoga and Breath Awareness Workshop w/Karen Giering. 10am-12pm. $40. Yoga Within #302 8135-102 St. 780-450-9642 www.yogawithin.ca

DECEMBER 2023

December 1 E H
Monthly Meditation w/Rebecca Hung. 7-8pm. $18. Yoga Within #302 8135-102 St. 780-450-9642 www.yogawithin.ca

December 1-3 H YAA
Exploring Yoga in Community: A retreat Experience w/Anita Sielecki**. Asana, Pranayama, Meditation & Restorative Practices. $280 (sliding scale). Fri 6:30pm-Sun 1pm. Providence Renewal Centre or on Zoom; contact Anita 780-432-7152 for info.  Register YAA 780-427-8776 or www.yoga.ca/yaa-store.

December 2, 16 E
Gitananda Ashtanga Yoga w/Valananda**. Experience a practice based on the 8 limbs of Yoga. Sat 10:30am-12pm. Classical Yoga Centre, 11906 129 Ave. $20 per class. [email protected]; valananda.com

December 3, 17 E
Yoga Nidraa w/Valananda**. Experience Yoga Nidraa as offered in the traditional Gitananda Ashtanga format. Please register for 1 or all of the sesions. 1:30-3pm. Classical Yoga Centre, 11906 129 Ave, $25. [email protected]; valananda.com

December 4 O YAA
YAA Teachers Showcase Series. Mondays w/ Tracy Koluk** (YAA Intermediate).  12-1pm on Zoom (note special time for this class). Get to know Alberta’s Teachers! Twice/month FREE for all YAA members with a variety of YAA Certified Teachers. Zoom link is noted on the registration receipt. Recordings available in between classes for Full and LIfetime Members. Register www.yoga.ca/yaa-store

December 8-10 E
Workshop in Gitananda Ashtanga Yoga Fundamentals covering all the 8 limbs of Yoga. An opportunity to learn deeper practices leading to meditation and Samadhi. Fri 6:30-8:30pm, Sat/Sun 10:30am-12:30pm. Classical Yoga Centre, 11906 129 Ave, $40 each or $100 for all 3. [email protected]; valananda.com

December 9 E H YAA
Core Curriculum Class – TTP & Upgrading: Forward Bends; 8 Limbs of Yoga w/Teddy Hyndman**. 9:30am-3:30pm. $80. Room #8, 3rd Floor, Percy Page Centre, 11759 Groat Rd, Edmonton OR livestream via Zoom. Hours count towards Immersion, TTP or Advanced Training Levels.  Register YAA 780-427-8776 or www.yoga.ca/yaa-store.

December 9 E
Yoga Philosophy 103 w/Neeru Prashar. 10am-12:30pm. $50. Yoga Within #302 8135-102 St. 780-450-9642 www.yogawithin.ca

December 10 E
Restorative Yoga and Breath Awareness Workshop w/Karen Giering. 10am-12pm. $40. Yoga Within #302 8135-102 St. 780-450-9642 www.yogawithin.ca

December 17 E
Relax with Yoga and Body Rolling w/Anita Sielecki** 1:30-3pm. $30. Yoga Within #302 8135-102 St. 780-450-9642 www.yogawithin.ca

December 18 O YAA
YAA Teachers Showcase Series w/Tracy Koluk** (YAA Intermediate). 12-1pm on Zoom (note special time for this class). Register www.yoga.ca/yaa-store. See December 4 listing for details.

December 22 E H
Rest and Rejuvenation Sleep Meditation w/Lisa Workman. 7-8pm. $18. Yoga Within #302 8135-102 St. 780-450-9642 www.yogawithin.ca

JANUARY 2024

January-April
Yoga Development Course: Yasodhara Ashram’s 3-month deep dive into authentic yoga. Fees vary based on accommodation. Visit yasodhara.org or call 1-800-661-8711

January 13 E H YAA
Core Curriculum Class – TTP & Upgrading: Standing Balances; Yamas w/Teddy Hyndman** (please note teacher change). 9:30am-3:30pm. $80. Percy Page Centre, 11759 Groat Road, Edmonton or livestream via Zoom. Hours count toward all YAA Training Programs. Register YAA 780 427 8776 or www.yoga.ca/yaa-store.

January 20-26
Guatemala Retreat w/Daemond Mano + Jeri Tourand. Ignite change and find inner peace & harmony. Pricing options for single, double and triple occupancy.  Hosted by YogaMCC & Villa Sumaya. https://www.yogamcc.com/guatemala; 403-251-9642; [email protected]

January 26 E H
Rest and Rejuvenation Sleep Meditation w/Lisa Workman. 7-8pm. $18 Yoga Within #302 8135-102 St. 780-450-9642 www.yogawithin.ca

January 27-Feb 10
Yoga Spiritual Journey to India w/ Karen Hamdon** & Lawrence Dombro**  $3,300 includes accommodation, meals, classes, excursions, ground transport, admissions, donations, ayurveda, etc.  Contact [email protected] or [email protected].

FEBRUARY 2024

Feb/Mar 2024
Puerto Vallarta Retreats w/Ty Chandler & Sharoni Fixler. Join us in beautiful Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Deep practice, training and growth, with the guidance of expert teachers. Two weeks offered. Calgary Iyengar Yoga. 403-457-4070. [email protected]; www.calgaryiyengaryoga.com/pvri

February 2-4 E H YAA
Exploring Yoga in Community: A Retreat Experience w/Anita Sielecki**; Asana, Pranayama, Meditation & Restorative practices. $280 (sliding scale). Fri 6:30pm – Sun 1pm. Providence Renewal Centre and/or live on Zoom. Anita 780-432-7152. Register YAA 780-427-8776 or www.yoga.ca/yaa-store.

February 10 E H YAA
Core Curriculum Class – TTP & Upgrading: Twists; Niyamas w/Neil Haggard** (please note teacher change).  9:30am-3:30pm. $80. Percy Page Centre, 11759 Groat Road, Edmonton, or livestream via Zoom. Hours count toward all YAA Training Programs. Register YAA 780 427 8776 or www.yoga.ca/yaa-store.

February 23 E
Rest and Rejuvenation Sleep Meditation w/Lisa Workman. 7-8pm. $18. Yoga Within #302 8135-102 St. 780-450-9642 www.yogawithin.ca

MARCH 2024

March 1 YAA
Deadline for Initial Certification and Recertification applications for May approval. [email protected]

March 1 YAA 
Deadline for submission of events and advertisements for Spring 2024 issue Yoga Bridge Newsletter. www.yoga.ca/newsletter

March 12-23 E
SOYA 300 hr Professional Upgrade to RYT500, Module B, near Edmonton. Mod A & B required for certification. $4195+gst for both modules. Save $300 when you pay in full! Rebecca 403-710-4294

March 22-24 E H YAA
TTP Spring Teaching Skills Workshop w/Beth McCann**. Friday 7-9pm, Sat/Sun 9am-4:30pm. $224. Percy Page Centre, 11759 Groat Road in Edmonton or livestream via Zoom. Hours count toward all YAA Training Programs. Register YAA 780-427-8776 or www.yoga.ca/yaa-store.

March – July H
SOYA 200hr Foundational Yoga Teacher Training Online/Hybrid live via Zoom twice weekly, $3200+gst. Finish with a weeklong immersion near Edmonton. Save $300 when you pay in full. Rebecca 403 710 4294.

APRIL 2024

April Puerto Vallarta
Spring Break Getaway in Mexico. Rest, relax and chill. 403-457-4070; [email protected]; www.yogayyc.com

April 13 E H YAA 
Core Curriculum Class – TTP & Upgrading: Shoulder/Arm Focus; Bhagavad Gita w/Neil Haggard**. 9:30am-3:30pm. $80. Percy Page Centre, 11759 Groat Road, Edmonton or livestream via Zoom. Hours count toward all YAA Training Programs. Register YAA 780-427-8776 or www.yoga.ca/yaa-store.

April 15-July 15 H
SOYA 200hr Foundational Yoga Teacher Training online/hybrid. Live via Zoom Mon & Tues. $3200+gst. Conclude at a weeklong immersion near Edmonton. Save $300 when you pay in full!  Rebecca 403-710-4294

April 19-21 E H YAA
Exploring Yoga in Community: A Retreat Experience w/Anita Sielecki**; Asana, Pranayama, Meditation & Restorative practices. $280 (sliding scale). Fri 6:30pm – Sun 1pm. Providence Renewal Centre and/or live on Zoom. Anita 780-432-7152. Register YAA 780-427-8776 or www.yoga.ca/yaa-store.

MAY/JUNE/JULY 2024

May 4 E H YAA
Core Curriculum Class – TTP & Upgrading: Backbends; Gunas & Koshas w/Mary LeBlanc**. 9:30am-3:30pm. $80 Percy Page Centre, 11759 Groat Road, Edmonton or livestream via Zoom. Hours count toward all YAA Training Programs. Register YAA 780-427-8776 or www.yoga.ca/yaa-store.

May 31-June 2 Sorrento
SOYA Annual Yoga Retreat. Living Ayurveda w/Indu Aurora. soygayoga.com

June 1 E H YAA 
Core Curriculum Class – TTP & Upgrading: Surya Namaskar; Tantra and Mantra w/Karen Hamdon**. 9:30am-3:30pm. $80. Percy Page Centre, 11759 Groat Road, Edmonton or livestream via Zoom. Hours count toward all YAA Training Programs. Register YAA 780-427-8776 or www.yoga.ca/yaa-store.

July 10-14 E H YAA
The Magic Continues! Meditation Retreat w/Kavindu. Providence Renewal Centre in Edmonton or livestream on Zoom. Body Integration w/Anita Sielecki**. 780-432-7152 or [email protected] for more information.

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