Calendar of Events
C = Calgary Event E = Edmonton Event RD = Red Deer Event
** = YAA Senior Teacher Status
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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.
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 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 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
Dec 3 Mantra and Meditation During Challenging TImes w/ Pandit Dabral. 7:30-8:30pm. info@himalayanmeditation.com
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 online depending on COVID situation. For format, cost & reg. options call Anita 780-432-7152. See Winter 2021 Yoga Bridge.
Dec 12 E YAA Teacher Training Class #16 Teaching Skills / Hatha Yoga Styles & Lineages; Anita Sielecki**& Donalee Campbell**. ONLINE. yoga.ca. See Winter 2021 Yoga Bridge. http://www.yoga.ca
Dec 13 YAA Breathing Our Way Through a Covid-19 Holiday Season Online w/ Sandra Sammartino**. Using toning, conscious breathing, yoga breathing techniques, pranayama and meditation to stay safe, healthy and peaceful. 1-3pm. $50. Register http://www.yoga.ca or 780-427-8776. See Winter 2021 Yoga Bridge. http://www.yoga.ca
Dec 24-Jan 1 C 8 Days of Yoga: Special Themed Holiday Classes. Calgary Iyengar Yoga Reg/details: www.calgaryiyengaryoga.com/workshopsnews 403-457-4070.
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
Dec 28-Jan 3 E Yoga for Food Week. Time and price TBA. Yoga for Today 780-416-4211; info@yogafortoday.ca or www.yogafortoday.ca
JANUARY 2021
START ANYTIME: YAA Teacher Training Program w/ YAA Senior Teachers. Pay-as-you go – no upfront costs. New Year’s Resolution? Information page 21 and yoga.ca
Jan 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. See Winter 2021 Yoga Bridge.
Jan 5-May 20 On-Line Weekdays RYT 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training w/ South Okanagan Yoga Academy. Classical yoga program. Jan 5 – Apr 15, 2021. $3200+gst. Early reg. save $300. Tues & Thurs 10am-3pm ET. Info: Mugs** 403-805-7902, www.soyayoga.com, nevaeh48809@yahoo.com
Jan 16 YAA TTP Class #1: The YAA-TTP is currently undergoing a curriculum review. All Saturday TTP classes will contain asana, theory and pranayama components with details to be announced. $80. Register 780-427-8776 or yoga.ca. Ad p. 21.
Jan 16 C Intro to Iyengar Yoga. Calgary Iyengar Yoga. Reg/details: www.calgaryiyengaryoga.com/workshopsnews and/or 403-457-4070
Jan 17-Dec On-Line Weekends RYT 300 Hour Professional Upgrade to RYT500 Yoga Teacher Training. South Okanagan Yoga Academy. Classical yoga. Sun 9-2pm MT. $4195+gst. Early reg. save $300. Info: Becky 403-710-4294, soyayoga.com, iambeckystone@gmail.com
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 online depending on COVID situation. For format, cost & reg. options call Anita 780-432-7152. Ad p. 16. http://www.yoga.ca
Jan 22-25 C A Weekend w/ Eyal Shifroni. Experience creative ways to work with props. Calgary Iyengar Yoga. Reg/details: www.calgaryiyengaryoga.com/workshopsnews and/or 403.457.4070.
Jan 23-Apr 25 Weekend RYT 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training w/ South Okanagan Yoga Academy. Classical yoga program Sat & Sun every 2nd wknd. $3200+gst – Early reg. save $300. Held at Becky Stone Yoga, Strathmore, AB. Teacher Refresher ½ price. Info: Becky 403-710-4294, www.soyayoga.com, iambeckystone@gmail.com
Jan 23-Oct On-Line Weekends RYT 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training w/ South Okanagan Yoga Academy. Classical yoga program. Sun 9-2pm MT.All classes recorded for missed sessions.$3200 + gst – Early reg. save $300. Becky 403-710-4294, www.soyayoga.com, iambeckystone@gmail.com
Jan 24 C Family Yoga w/ Mantrini Mikuska at Harmony Yoga Pilates Studio, Sun 11 am-12 pm. 780-809-1402; info@harmonyyogapilatesstudio.ca.
Jan 24 C Yoga for the Hips Workshop with Mantrini Mikuska at Harmony Yoga Pilates Studio, Sun 1-3 pm. 809-1402; info@harmonyyogapilatesstudio.ca.
Jan 29 C Chakra Yoga & Meditation with Mantrini Mikuska at Harmony Yoga Pilates Studio, Fri 7:30-9 pm. 809-1402; info@harmonyyogapilatesstudio.ca
Jan 31 C Steadiness in Action: Keys to Good Balance Workshop. Calgary Iyengar Yoga. www.calgaryiyengaryoga.com/workshopsnews or 403-457-4070.
FEBRUARY 2021
START ANYTIME: YAA Teacher Training Program w/ YAA Senior Teachers. Pay-as-you go. Info. p. 21 & yoga.ca.
Feb 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. Ad p 17.
Feb 3-May 21 On-Line Weekdays RYT 300 Hour Professional Upgrade to RYT500 Yoga Teacher Training – One of two Modules ww/ South Okanagan Yoga Academy. Classical yoga program. Wed & Fri 2-6pm ET. Two modules $4195+gst – Early reg. save $300. Info: Mugs** 403-805-7902, www.soyayoga.com, nevaeh48809@yahoo.com
Feb 4-7 E Pain Care Immersion and Teacher Training w/ Tianne Allen. A 23 Hr Certified Program. Time / price TBA. Yoga for Today 780-416-4211; info@yogafortoday.ca or www.yogafortoday.ca
Feb 12-14 E Insight Meditation Retreat w/ Heather Martin. Limiting registration & enacting COVID safety measures if needed. Providence Renewal Centre, 3005 119th St. edmontoninsight@gmail.com
Feb 12-16 Winter (Virtual) Retreat w/ Pandit Dabral. Meditation, pranayama, yoga. Info@himalayanmeditation.com
Feb 19 C Candlelight Yoga with Mantrini Mikuska at Harmony Yoga Pilates Studio. 7:30-9 pm. 809-1402; info@harmonyyogapilatesstudio.ca.
Feb 20 E YAA TTP Class #2: The YAA-TTP is currently undergoing a curriculum review. All Saturday TTP classes will contain asana, theory and pranayama components with details to be announced. $80. Register 780-427-8776 or yoga.ca. Ad p. 21.
Feb 21 C Family Yoga with Mantrini Mikuska at Harmony Yoga Pilates Studio, Sun 11 am-12 pm. 809-1402; info@harmonyyogapilatesstudio.ca.
Feb 21 C Yoga for the Neck Workshop with Mantrini Mikuska at Harmony Yoga Pilates Studio, Sun 1-3 pm. 809-1402; info@harmonyyogapilatesstudio.ca.
Feb 26 C Stressbuster Yoga with Mantrini Mikuska at Harmony Yoga Pilates Studio, Fri 7:30-9 pm. 809-1402; info@harmonyyogapilatesstudio.ca.
MARCH 2021
START ANYTIME YAA Teacher Training Program w/ YAA Senior Teachers. Pay-as-you go. See p. 21 and yoga.ca for information.
Mar 1 YAA Deadline for Initial Certification and Recertification applications for May approval. Email to cert@yoga.ca
Mar 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. Ad p 17.
Mar 12 C Yoga Nidra Evening with Mantrini Mikuska at Harmony Yoga Pilates Studio, Fri 7:30-9 pm. 809-1402; info@harmonyyogapilatesstudio.ca.
Mar 13 E YAA Kriya Yoga in the Desikachar Lineage w/ Barb Hagen**, Marcia Langenberg**, Zoom. 9:30am – 1:30pm. $60/mem, $70/nonmem. Info. Marcia 780-436-3767. Reg. YAA 780-427-8776. Ad p.9.
Mar 19-21 E YAA TTP Spring Teaching Skills Workshop; details TBA. $225. Register 780-427-8776 or yoga.ca. Ad p. 21.
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. Ad p. 12. http://www.yoga.ca
Mar 26-Apr 3 & Aug 14-28 C Immersion RYT 300 Hour Professional Upgrade to RYT500 Yoga Teacher Training 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 Harmony Yoga, Calgary, AB. Teacher Refresher ½ price – full or half program. Billet/meals extra. Becky 403-710-4294, www.soyayoga.com , iambeckystone@gmail.com
APRIL 2021
START ANYTIME YAA Teacher Training Program w/ YAA Senior Teachers. Pay-as-you go. See p. 21 and yoga.ca for information.
Apr 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. Ad p 17.
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 online depending on COVID situation. For format, cost & reg. options call Anita 780-432-7152. Ad p.16. http://www.yoga.ca
Apr 20-May 2 E Being Peace: An iRest Nidra Immersion w/Anne Douglas. Fri 6:30-8:30pm, Sat 8:30-12:30/2-6pm, Sun 8:30 – 1:30pm. $405 ( $340 early bird by April 1). Yoga for Today 780-416-4211; info@yogafortoday.ca or www.yogafortoday.ca
Apr 24 YAA TTP Class #3: The YAA-TTP is currently undergoing a curriculum review. All Saturday TTP classes will contain asana, theory and pranayama components with details to be announced. $80. Register 780-427-8776 or yoga.ca. Ad p. 21. http://www.yoga.ca
MAY 2021
START ANYTIME YAA Teacher Training Program w/ YAA Senior Teachers. Pay-as-you go. See p. 21 and yoga.ca for information.
May 15 YAA TTP Class #4: The YAA-TTP is currently undergoing a curriculum review. All Saturday TTP classes will contain asana, theory and pranayama components with details to be announced. $80. Register 780-427-8776 or yoga.ca. Ad p. 21.
JUNE 2021
START ANYTIME YAA Teacher Training Program w/ YAA Senior Teachers. Pay-as-you go. See p. 21 and yoga.ca for information.
Jun 4-6 SOYA Celebrates 25 Years!!! Dr. Lorin Roche, PhD and Camille Maurice will be our guest presenters at SOYA’s 25-26th 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. www.soyayoga.com , info@soyayoga.com , contact Marion (Mugs)** 403-805-7902.
Jun 19 YAA TTP Class #5: The YAA-TTP is currently undergoing a curriculum review. All Saturday TTP classes will contain asana, theory and pranayama components with details to be announced. $80. Register 780-427-8776 or yoga.ca. Ad p. 21.
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 online depending on COVID situation. For format, cost & reg. options call Anita 780-432-7152. Ad p.16. http://www.yoga.ca
JULY 2021
Mar 1 YAA Deadline for Initial Certification and Recertification applications for May approval. Email to cert@yoga.ca. http://www.yoga.ca
Jul 2-18 C Immersion RYT 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training w/ South Okanagan Yoga Academy. Classical yoga program. $3200 + gst – Early reg. save $300. Held at Harmony Yoga in Calgary, Alberta. Teacher Refresher ½ price. Billeting/meals extra. Info: Becky 403-710-4294, www.soyayoga.com , iambeckystone@gmail.com
SEPTEMBER 2021
Sep 18 YAA TTP Class #6: The YAA-TTP is currently undergoing a curriculum review. All Saturday TTP classes will contain asana, theory and pranayama components with details to be announced. $80. Register 780-427-8776 or yoga.ca. Ad p. 21.
Sept 24-26 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. Ad p.16. yoga.ca
OCTOBER 2021
Oct 14-20 E YAA Richard Miller** (USA) & Anne Douglas (AB) – The Depth of iRest Meditation. An in-person retreat or live-stream online event (depending on the COVID-19 situation). Anita (780) 432-7152. Ad p 2. yoga.ca
Oct 22-24 YAA TTP Fall Teaching Skills Workshop; details TBA. $225. Register 780-427-8776 or yoga.ca. Ad p. 21.
NOVEMBER 2021
Nov 20 YAA TTP Class #7: The YAA-TTP is currently undergoing a curriculum review. All Saturday TTP classes will contain asana, theory and pranayama components with details to be announced. $80. Register 780-427-8776 or yoga.ca. Ad p. 21.
DECEMBER 2021
Dec 3-5 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. See ad p.16. yoga.ca
Dec 11 YAA TTP Class #8: The YAA-TTP is currently undergoing a curriculum review. All Saturday TTP classes will contain asana, theory and pranayama components. details to be announced. $80. Register 780-427-8776 or yoga.ca. Ad p. 21.
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.