Calendar of Events
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** = 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.
APRIL 2021
START ANYTIME YAA Teacher Training Program w/ YAA Senior Teachers. Pay-as-you go. See yoga.ca/teacher-training 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 16.
Apr Meditation Course w/ Kat Boehm**. The Curious Heart: Online Meditation and Mindfulness Course pauseandconnect.teachable.com See website for details.
Apr C Every Tuesday FREE Mantra Chanting with Mantrini Mikuska at Harmony Yoga Pilates Studio, 7:30-8:45 pm. 403-809-1402; info@harmonyyogapilatesstudio.ca
Apr 16-18 YAA Deepening our Practice Retreat Series w/ David McAmmond**: Asana, Meditation, Therapeutic & Restorative Practices. Fr 6:30pm-Sun 3:30pm. Location TBA (Providence Renewal Centre or live online); check this page for updates. Info.: Anita 780-432-7152. Register: https://yoga.ca/product/deepening-our-practice-retreat-w-david-mcammond/ or YAA 780-427-8776.
Apr 16 E Happy Hands & Feet w/ Darria Hirsekorn. 11:00am-12:30pm. $20.Yoga Within 9014-75 St. 780-450-9642. www.yogawithin.ca.
Apr 16 E Deepen Your Yin Yoga Workshop w/ Alia Wieland. 6:30pm-8:30pm. $30.Yoga Within 9014-75 St. 780-450-9642.yogawithin.ca.
Apr 16 C Candlelight Yoga with Mantrini Mikuska at Harmony Yoga Pilates Studio, Fri 7:30-9 pm. 403-809-1402; info@harmonyyogapilatesstudio.ca
Apr 18 C Family Yoga with Mantrini Mikuska at Harmony Yoga Pilates Studio, Sun 11 am-12 pm. 403-809-1402; info@harmonyyogapilatesstudio.ca
Apr 18 C Yoga for the Neck Workshop w/ Mantrini Mikuska at Harmony Yoga Pilates Studio, Sun 1-3 pm. 403-809-1402; info@harmonyyogapilatesstudio.ca
Apr 16-18. C The Technology of Yoga for Health & Beyond w/ Jawahar Bangera. Calgary Iyengar Yoga. Reg/details: www.calgaryiyengaryoga.com/workshopsnews and/or 403-457-4070
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 Basics, Equalizing Poses w/ Beth McCann**. The YAA-TTP is undergoing a curriculum reorganization. All Saturday TTP classes will contain asana, theory and pranayama components. $80. Register: https://yoga.ca/product/april-24-2021-teacher-training-upgrading/ or YAA 780-427-8776.
Apr 24 E Spring Into Yin/Yang Yoga Workshop w/ Aly Daly. 6:30-8:00pm. $25.Yoga Within 9014-75 St. 780-450-9642. yogawithin.ca.
Apr 30 Yoga. Why do I love thee? An exploration of the joys of Yoga. Lesson 2. 1-3 pm. $40. Zoom. Registration and Info: Valananda Joyce valananda108@gmail.com 780-729-6880.
MAY 2021
START ANYTIME YAA Teacher Training Program w/ YAA Senior Teachers. Pay-as-you go. See yoga.ca/teacher-training for information.
May 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.
May Meditation Course w/ Kat Boehm**. The Curious Heart: Online Meditation and Mindfulness Course. SEE pauseandconnect.teachable.com for details.
May 1 My DAILY Yoga Practice w/ Valananda**. For students wanting a self-motivated, online, daily, yoga practice. 8-8:45 am. Every Day. $donation. Zoom. Limited registration. Info: valananda108@gmail.com 780-729-6880.
May 1 E YAA YogaChi w/ Paul Yapp**. A blend of Yoga, TaiChi & QiGong. $60. 10-3pm. PPC 11759 Groat Rd. Reg. yoga.ca. Paul 780-288-3388.
May 2 C Half Day Svaroopa Yoga Online Program w/Swami Satrupananda. Asana and meditation. 12 – 4 pm. $55 USD. Discount Code CalgHDP. Rosemary Nogue 403-271-7810.
May 7 E Monthly Meditation w/ Rebecca Hung. 7pm-8pm. $18.Yoga Within 9014-75 St. 780-450-9642. www.yogawithin.ca.
May 14 C Stressbuster Yoga with Mantrini Mikuska at Harmony Yoga Pilates Studio, Fri 7:30-9 pm. 403-809-1402; info@harmonyyogapilatesstudio.ca
May 15 YAA TTP Class #4 Seated Poses w/ Karen Hamdon**: Theory and pranayama details TBA. $80. Location TBA (Zoom or In-Person at Percy Page Center with Zoom option). Register: https://yoga.ca/product/may-15-2021-teacher-training-upgrading/ or YAA 780-427-8776. See yoga.ca/teacher-training for information.
May 16 C Family Yoga with Mantrini Mikuska at Harmony Yoga Pilates Studio, 11 am-12 pm. 403-809-1402; info@harmonyyogapilatesstudio.ca
May 16 C Yoga for the Hips Workshop with Mantrini Mikuska at Harmony Yoga Pilates Studio, 1-3 pm. 403-809-1402; info@harmonyyogapilatesstudio.ca
May 21 Yoga. Why do I love thee? An exploration of the joys of Yoga. Lesson 3. 1-3 pm. $40. Zoom. Registration and Info: Valananda Joyce valananda108@gmail.com 780-729-6880.
JUNE 2021
START ANYTIME YAA Teacher Training Program w/ YAA Senior Teachers. Pay-as-you go. See yoga.ca/teacher-training for information.
Jun 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 16.
Jun Meditation Course w/ Kat Boehm**. The Curious Heart: Online Meditation and Mindfulness Course. See pauseandconnect.teachable.com for details.
Jun 1 My DAILY Yoga Practice w/ Valananda**. For students wanting a self-motivated, online, daily, yoga practice. 8-8:45 am. Every Day. $donation. Zoom. Limited registration. Info: valananda108@gmail.com 780-729-6880.
Jun 11-13 YAA Deepening our Practice Retreat Series w/ David McAmmond**: Asana, Meditation, Therapeutic & Restorative Practices. Fr 6:30pm-Sun 3:30pm. Location TBA (Providence Renewal Centre or live online); check this page for updates. Info.: Anita 780-432-7152.
Jun 11 C Yoga Nidra Evening with Mantrini Mikuska at Harmony Yoga Pilates Studio, Fri 7:30-9 pm. 403-809-1402; info@harmonyyogapilatesstudio.ca
Jun 19 YAA TTP Class #5 Restorative Poses w/ Karen Hamdon**: Theory and pranayama details TBA. $80. Location TBA (Zoom or In-Person at Percy Page Center with Zoom option). Register: https://yoga.ca/product/june-19-2021-teacher-training-upgrading/ or YAA 780-427-8776. See yoga.ca/teacher-training for information.
Jun 20 C Family Yoga with Mantrini Mikuska at Harmony Yoga Pilates Studio, Sun 11 am-12 pm. 403-809-1402; info@harmonyyogapilatesstudio.ca
JULY 2021
START ANYTIME YAA Teacher Training Program w/ YAA Senior Teachers. Pay-as-you go. See yoga.ca/teacher-training for information.
Jul 1 YAA Deadline for Initial Certification and Recertification applications for September approval. Email to cert@yoga.ca.
Jul 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 16.
Jul Meditation Course w/ Kat Boehm**. The Curious Heart: Online Meditation and Mindfulness Course See pauseandconnect.teachable.com for details.
Jul 1 My DAILY Yoga Practice w/ Valananda**. For students wanting a self-motivated, online, daily, yoga practice. 8-8:45 am. Every Day. $donation. Zoom. Limited registration. Info: valananda108@gmail.com 780-729-6880.
Jul 2-Aug 31 E Summer Quest. Please watch our website for details. Yoga Within 9014-75 St. 780-450-9642. yogawithin.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. Teacher Refresher ½ price. Billeting/meals extra. Info: Becky 403-710-4294, www.soyayoga.com, info@soyayoga.com.
Jul 4-18. C West Coast Retreat Intensives with Ty Chandler & Sharoni Fixler. In-Person. Calgary Iyengar Yoga. Reg/details: www.calgaryiyengaryoga.com/retreats and/or 403-457-4070.
Jul 14- 17 YAA Compassionate Wisdom: A Mindfulness Meditation & Gentle Yoga Retreat w/Kavindu (Mexico) & David McAmmond**; live online: Wed.-Fri 6-9pm+ Sat 10am-1pm&6-9pm. Register: https://yoga.ca/product/yaa-2021-kavindu-mcammond/. Info: Anita 780-432-7152; sielecki@hotmail.com.
AUGUST 2021
START ANYTIME YAA Teacher Training Program w/ YAA Senior Teachers. Pay-as-you go. See yoga.ca/teacher-training for information.
Aug 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.
Aug Meditation Course w/ Kat Boehm**. The Curious Heart: Online Meditation and Mindfulness Course. See pauseandconnect.teachable.com for details.
Aug 1 My DAILY Yoga Practice w/ Valananda**. For students wanting a self-motivated, online, daily, yoga practice. 8-8:45 am. Every Day. $donation. Zoom. Limited registration. Info: valananda108@gmail.com 780-729-6880.
Aug 14-28/21 & Mar 18-27, 2022 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, Teacher Refresher ½ price – full or half program. Billet/meals extra. Info: Becky 403-710-4294,soyayoga.com, info@soyayoga.com
Aug 27-29 E Jasper Park Palisades Yoga Retreat w/ Melanie Checknita**. Watch our website for details. Yoga Within 9014-75 St. 780-450-9642. yogawithin.ca
SEPTEMBER 2021
START ANYTIME YAA Teacher Training Program w/ YAA Senior Teachers. Pay-as-you go. See yoga.ca/teacher-training for information.
Sep 2021-Apr 2022 E 11th Annual 200-Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training w/ Melanie Checknita**. Watch our website for details. Yoga Within 9014-75 St. 780-450-9642. yogawithin.ca
Sep 2021-Apr 2022 E Deepen Your Yoga Within w/ Melanie Checknita**. Watch our website for details. Yoga Within 9014-75 St. 780-450-9642. www.yogawithin.ca.
Sep 5 E Free Yoga Day. 9am-1:30pm. Please watch yogawithin.ca for details. Yoga Within 9014-75 St. 780-450-9642.
Sep 18 YAA TTP Class #6 w/ YAA Senior Teacher**. The YAA-TTP is undergoing a curriculum reorganization. All Saturday TTP classes will contain asana, theory and pranayama. $80. Register 780-427-8776. See yoga.ca/teacher-training for information.
Sep 18-Dec 19 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 Teacher Refresher ½ price. Info: Becky 403-710-4294, www.soyayoga.com, info@soyayoga.com
Sep 24-26 YAA Deepening our Practice Retreat Series w/ David McAmmond**: Asana, Meditation, Therapeutic & Restorative Practices. Fr 6:30pm-Sun 1pm. Location TBA (Providence Renewal Centre or live online); check this page for updates. Info.: Anita 780-432-7152.
OCTOBER 2021
Oct 2 E YAA YogaChi w/ Paul Yapp**. A blend of Yoga, TaiChi & QiGong. $60. 10-3pm. PPC 11759 Groat Rd. Reg. 780-427-8776. Info: Paul 780-288-3388.
Oct 14-20 YAA Returning to Source: The Deep Teachings of Meditation–A Livestream Retreat w/ Richard Miller**. Reserve your spot: https://yoga.ca/product/oct_14-20_with_richard_miller/. For more info: Anita (780) 432-7152.
Oct 22-24 YAA TTP Fall Teaching Skills Workshop w/ YAA Senior Teacher**. $225. Reg. 780-427-8776. See yoga.ca/teacher-training for information.
Oct 30 YAA Yoga in the Desikachar Lineage w/ Barb Hagen**, Marcia Langenberg**. Sūtra I.20 śraddha (faith), vīrya (energy), smṛti (memory), samādhi (contemplative calm) on prajñā (wisdom). Location: TBA at yoga.ca. 9:30am–1:30pm. $60/mem, $70/nonmem. Info. Marcia 780-436-3767, Barb 780-991-4153. Reg. 780-427-8776.
NOVEMBER 2021
Nov 1 YAA Deadline for Initial Certification and Recertification applications for January approval. Last chance to submit Grandfathering Applications for Advanced Training Levels or Permanent Certification. See yoga.ca/grandfathering. Email to cert@yoga.ca.
Nov 20 YAA TTP Class #7 w/ YAA Senior Teachers**. The YAA-TTP is undergoing a curriculum reorganization. All Saturday TTP classes will contain asana, theory and pranayama components. $80. Register 780-427-8776. See yoga.ca/teacher-training for information.
DECEMBER 2021
Dec 3-5 YAA Deepening our Practice Retreat Series w/ David McAmmond**: Asana, Meditation, Therapeutic & Restorative Practices. Fr 6:30pm-Sun 3:30pm. Location TBA (Providence Renewal Centre or live online); check this page for updates. Info.: Anita 780-432-7152.
Dec 11 YAA TTP Class #8 w/ YAA Senior Teachers**. The YAA-TTP is undergoing a curriculum reorganization. All Saturday TTP classes will contain asana, theory and pranayama components. $80. Register 780-427-8776. See yoga.ca/teacher-training for 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.