Yoga & Meditation Centre of Calgary
2028 B, 33rd Avenue SW T2T 1Z4 Calgary, AB, Canada

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Grateful for all the interest we have a big group forming for this 28 day meditation to bring us to the end of 2020. We are offering this by donation to support the community during this difficult time. You can signup here: https://www.yogamcc.com/sit Or call us at 403-251-9642

Wake up for Stretchy Sundays with Karen Smith at 9.15am! @karensmithyoga Karen's yoga journey began nearly two decades ago... soon after she moved to Canada from her native England. Since training as a teacher, 10yrs ago, in the disciplines of Iyengar, Ashtanga and Hatha yoga, she has continued to refine her practice and add new techniques which she shares with her students. Over the years she has taught many styles, and is most inspired by practices that support functional ...movement. Karen's classes emphasize the importance of correct alignment, variety and a connection to the breath... all of which she teaches in an approachable and friendly style. In Karen's words "As both a student and a teacher of yoga I strive to cultivate balance, strength and flexibility in myself and my students... attributes that we can carry with us in our daily lives." #breath #heart #yourpractice #lazysundays #yin #yycyoga

It is a time of letting go. As you may have heard starting this Sunday we will no longer have in person classes until AHS feels it is safe to do so again. All our classes will continue to run though just online to continue to support the community. Signup here: https://www.yogamcc.com/schedule We encourage you to take this time to stand tall in your mountain pose, like the trees and trust better days will come. Join us everyday in meditation and feel connected and supported by community as we are all in this together. https://www.yogamcc.com/sit

Join Munira Jiwa @munirajiwa to learn how to maintain strong and healthy bones with the practice of Spring Forest Qigong. In this experiential workshop, you will learn : - Gentle qigong movement exercises - Energy breathing practice... - Visualizations to enhance your healing - The role emotions play in your health - How to use the vibrations of colours/sound to deepen your healing Saturday, December 5, 2020 | 2-4pm |$40 +gst ** If you cannot attend that day, we will be sending you a zoom recording that will be available for 2 weeks for you to view ** Register at https://www.yogamcc.com/workshops #bonehealth #qigong #springforestqigong #mindfulmovement #chronicpain #wellness #yycyogaworkshops

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Join our growing community everyday until the end of 2020. Details and registration here: https://www.yogamcc.com/sit

#mindfulness #metta #meditate #gratitude #yourpractice

Reminder we are open to in person classes, just limited to 4 students as per government regulations until November 27th so pre registration is highly recommended. Also most of our classes can be attended live online as well. Register here: https://www.yogamcc.com/schedule

One of our favorite quotes. What are you worrying about today? Can you imagine another possible outcome? We invite you to imagine what it might be like if your dreams came true....if just for one moment.

Join Christine Wushke for Myofascial Yoga for Chronic Pain. @christinewushke This workshop will explore the role of fascia in chronic pain, and what you can do about it. In Christine's words "20 years of teaching yoga along with multiple degrees and additional training qualifies me on paper to teach about this topic. But none of those factors allow me to truly understand pain. The only thing that has taught me about pain is living with it. I have been there. So let me hel...p you unwrap the mysteries of this isolating and delicate issue, both for your students and for yourself." This program aims at enabling you to ease your body back into a movement routine that will be less likely to trigger more pain, and more likely to start re-training your tissues out of pain and back into pleasure. Topics covered: ~ Fascia, its role in pain and how to release it ~ Myofascial Release self-treatment with balls and gentle yoga poses ~ Mindfulness based movement: how this approach to movement is a game changer for healing chronic pain Friday, November 27 , 2020| 6-9 pm | $50 +gst ** If you cannot attend that day, we will be sending you a zoom recording that will be available for 2 weeks for you to view ** Register at https://www.yogamcc.com/workshops #chronicpain #trauma #fascia #myofascialrelease #gentleyoga #mindfulness #healing #compassion #movement #calgaryyogaworkshops

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Alignment & Yin - NEW Class with Sara on Wednesdays at 9am. @sarajayne44 This Mindful Drop-in Class blends together Critical Alignment Therapy and Yin, for a healing practice for the neck and shoulders, back and hips. Begin your practice with some alignment focused openings and movements on the critical alignment specialized props. Move into some spinal strengthening exercises, then finish off with a delicious Yin practice with a focus on low back and hips. A brilliant mid we...ek class to release built up tensions and set yourself up to finish the work week with a healthy spine. Sara Glessing is a 200 hour Canadian Yoga Alliance recognized RYT, with over 200 additional hours of studies and trainings. She received her certification from Yoga Therapy and Bodyworks and continues to train and practice weekly with her teachers. She is trained primarily in Critical Alignment Therapy (holding her Level 4 certification from Gert van Leeuwen), Pre and Post-Natal, Ashtanga as well as Yin and Myofascial Yoga, Yoga Nidra, Meditation and Trauma Sensitive Yoga. Sara has always been drawn to the therapeutic aspects of yoga, both physical and mental, and continues to explore both through her own practice, teachings and studies. Sara excels in holding space for her students to be completely present within their body, while advancing their asana practice to new heights. In Sara's own words I love yogaI love what it does for my body, what it does for mind. I find balance and peace there. Register at https://www.yogamcc.com/schedule #criticalalignmenttherapy #yin #healing #alignment #spinalstrengthening #yycyoga

Details: https://www.yogamcc.com/workshops

Wow things are changing fast! We just found out we can have up to 4 people per class (plus the instructor) for in studio yoga classes. If you would like to join us in studio for yoga classes, pre-registration is required. Please read our COVID-19 protocols before coming to the studio. Thank you for your patience as we are working hard to make the best decisions we can for our community and follow Government recommendations that seem to be changing quickly.

Detail can be found here: https://www.yogamcc.com/workshops

Join Tracy Roberge @yogatherapyworks for this 6 week registered course that will build weekly on themed classes, to give you better range of motion, confidence and strategies for pain management and relaxation. Practicing yoga regularly can help reduce pain, increase flexibility, improve function and lower stress. Yes, even if you are inflexible and sedentary. Suitable for all levels, including anyone who suffers from limited mobility, range of motion, stiffness in the joints..., joint injuries, inflammation and/or achiness in the body, those with joint replacements (knee, hip, elbow etc.), and of course those with formal diagnosis of Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid arthritis. Feel the difference weekly yoga can make in you body, mind and self! This class will be offered as a hybrid (in-studio and virtual) and space is limited to accommodate physical distancing. Please choose the type of class IN STUDIO OR VIRTUAL upon registration. In studio is limited to 12 students. You will receive the link upon registration. Wednesdays 12 - 1:15 pm | November 4 - December 9| 6 weeks | $120 + gst Note: a recording will be available for 1 week. Register at https://www.yogamcc.com/yoga-registered-classes #yogaforpain #mobility #arthritis #osteoarthritis #rheumatoidarthritis #yourpractice #yycyoga

YogaVine 200 hr Yoga Teacher Training - Early-Bird price ends October 24, 2020! Come grow with Marnie Harfield & Liz Giles in this integrative training program relevant to all walks of life; the creative, spiritual and pragmatic. Since the moment Liz first stepped on to a borrowed mat more than 15 years ago, she knew she had found a life-changing practice. She has spent countless hours since then moving with the alchemy of yoga and the fusion of body, breath and mind. Yoga, w...ith its varied styles and disciplines provides endless opportunities to further knowledge, not only of the practice, but ultimately of oneself. Through this process, beyond 200 and 300 hour programs, Liz has taken training in Critical Alignment, Yin, Seniors Yoga and the Principles of Adjusting. In LIz's words "Yoga has provided me with the ability to observe and experience the changes in my life both on and off the mat." YOGA FOUNDATIONS November 20-22 and November 27-29, 2020 TEACHING YOGA January 15-17 and January 22-24, 2021 FINE TUNING YOUR TEACHING SKILLS February 19-21 and February 26-28, 2021 THE TESTING MODULE March 13-14, 2021 $2,800 + GST Early bird rate: $2,650 + GST until October 24, 2020 Register at https://www.yogamcc.com/ytt @yogavineytt #ytt #teachertraining #criticalalignmentyoga #cat #yin #seniorsyoga

Join Lena Greer @vision_pilates_and_yoga for Critical Alignment Yoga on Mondays at 1.30 pm. This class explores various yoga postures using the methods and ideas of Critical Alignment Yoga and Therapy (CAT) in order to re-establish healthier and more functional movement and postural patterns. Each class will make use of the props developed for the practice of CAT, black strip & felt pad. Lena started her wellness career in 2004 when she completed the full Stott/Merrithew Pila...tes Certification. She has since completed the 200hr YTT through Define Yoga School, as well as CAT Level 4 training with founder Gert Van Leeuwen and 200hr MTT with Yoga MCC. Lena enjoys connecting with people and teaching by integrating Yoga, Pilates and CAT to support her clients to move and feel strong, while sharing and developing mindfulness. She is also certified to teach Yin and Restorative Yoga. Register at https://www.yogamcc.com/schedule #criticalalignmenttherapy #yycyoga #pilates #mtt #mindfulness #meditation #yin #restorative #yourpractice #breath #betterintheloop

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Join Marnie for a 7-week In Studio registered class, which will include both backbending and inverting, Critical Alignment style. What does this mean, you may ask? In response, you will progress from using the 'soft props' to 'hard props'. 'Hard' does not mean difficult, it means backbending, shoulder standing and head standing using the full range of Critical Alignment props designed for that purpose. You must have a sense of play AND Critical Alignment experience on the 'so...ft props', black spinal strip and felt pad roll. Maximum 9 In Studio spots, due to physical distancing rules. NOTE: If you would prefer to take this class virtually, please contact us directly for more information or to register 403-251-9642 Marnie's personal experience: After many years of long distance running, my body completely shut down. Yoga, on the whole, got me moving again but I still experienced lower back and hip pain. After my first Critical Alignment practice, I felt immediate relief. Within a few weeks, I was virtually pain free. On the flip side, I also had an insane desire to handstand, but just couldn't without a team of people to help me. A few months of working on the hard props brought me a new upside down look on life. Thursdays 2 - 3:15 pm | November 5 - December 17 | 7 weeks $140 + gst **Price includes use of props & the sanitization fee, all props are fully sanitized between uses** Register at https://www.yogamcc.com/yoga-registered-classes #criticalalignmentyoga #backbending #inversions #criticalalignmentprops #shoulderstand #headstand #yycyoga

INNER WOLF - Available in the YogaMCC Boutique. All creations at Inner Wolf Jewelry are made by myself, Ashya Elizabeth, in my studio located in Calgary, AB. I am of First Nations heritage and a majority of my work is inspired by my roots, and created to inspire and energize. I use quality materials close to Mother Earth. I’ve always had a deep connection with crystals and minerals and animals and love their positive energy. They have become the centre of many of my designs..., from bracelets to dreamcatchers. I use some geo-plated crystals - mostly amethyst and mixed mineral quartz, but I try to stick to the raw natural stones as much as possible. If you are ever curious about a specific crystal used in a creation, please ask! Some Inner Wolf Jewelry pieces also come from animals gifted to me by an elder. I have porcupine quills, hair and owl feathers. Some items such as these I incorporate into my jewelry when I feel it’s right. Everything is humanly sourced. No animals are ever not honoured in their gift to me. hiy hiy.

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We are offering everyone an opportunity to connect with our collective community for a 28 day meditation practice. Join Leslie, Anne, Sherry and Daemond, for 1 day or all 28 days. No prior meditation experience required, just a willingness to set aside the time for yourself and each other. It has been scientifically proven that when we meditate over consecutive days it can positively affect our mental health and wellbeing. This year, December is going to look very different a...nd this is our way to still celebrate our interconnectedness and our generosity. Through anchoring our meditation practice into the final days of 2020, we are planting a seed within our collective hearts for a brighter future. Although we start on December 4th and would love for you to join us everyday, if you miss a day or days, don't worry. Feel welcome to come when you can. The live version will happen everyday at 7am until December 31st. If you sign up before then but don't make the live version, you will be sent the recording which can be accessed for 7 days. This is our gift to the community. To encourage you to come we will also be offering great prizes. Register and get more details at https://www.yogamcc.com/schedule #meditate #28days #commitment #meditationpractice #mentalhealth #gratitude #generosity #supportlocalyyc

The 50 Hour Buddhism and the 8 Fold Path Module - Early Bird price ends this Sunday Oct 25! Dr. Leslie Ellestad is part of the teaching team for this module of the Meditation Teacher Training. Leslie has been practicing meditation since 1998. She practiced and studied in the Tibetan Dzogchen tradition from 2000-2009. She then returned to the practice and study of the Theravadin/Insight meditation tradition and completed the Spirit Rock Dedicated Practitioner program in 2016.... She has attended many intensive retreat trainings in both traditions and has a dedication to the daily practice and study of the Buddhist tradition. She is grateful for the trainings she has received from all of her teachers and shares the teachings with the wish that others benefit. In her work as a family physician, Leslie has witnessed the benefits of meditation training for the supportive management of physical and mental health. A recent interest is the intersection of mindfulness and somatic/emotional therapies for the treatment of trauma. Curiosity, persistence and an openness to expanding her understanding are some of the strongest qualities she brings to her meditation practice and teaching. Over many years, she has developed deep faith in the benefits of a long term meditation practice and this inspires her teaching. Friday, November 13 - Sunday, November 15, 2020 Friday, December 11 - Sunday, December 13, 2020 50 Hour Module: $800 + gst Early-bird before October 25, 2020: $700 + gst Register at https://www.yogamcc.com/mtt #mtt #teachertraining #buddhism #insight #lovingkindness #compassion #awakening #meditationyyc

Stressed? Not sleeping? You need this workshop with Dr. Angela Grace! @dr.angela.grace Life has a way of throwing us off balance. Stress can reduce our ability to cope with life, leading to increased irritability and disrupted sleep. This cycle can damage the digestive system, nervous system, & immune system, creating havoc in our bodies, minds, and spirits. Although we cannot remove stress from our lives, we can create a safe place to land and restore a sense of calm. Angela... has found this on her yoga mat, and is happy to share everything she has learned. This workshop will focus on the foundations of Iyengar yoga to calm the nervous system from the impact of stress, irritability, and insomnia. Restorative poses with a longer hold will help you to calm your nervous system, leading to an increased capacity to live with ease. This workshop will include asana for your body, body scan and breath awareness to calm your mind, and a lovingkindness meditation practice for your spirit. Angela will discuss the foundations of sleep hygiene and provide you with breath & body calming practices you can use any time of day to keep you centered. Dr. Angela Grace is a Registered Psychologist with a passion for Iyengar Yoga & women's health and well-being. She has practiced yoga for over 20 years, and loves how Iyengar Yoga is designed to restore the body, mind, and spirit. Her classes are informative, trauma-sensitive, playful, and body honouring. She blends best practices in psychology with the physical practices of asana to create a balanced practice. Sunday | October 25, 2020 | 2-4pm |$44 +gst ** If you cannot attend that day, we will be sending you a zoom recording that will be available for 2 weeks for you to view ** Register at https://www.yogamcc.com/workshops PLEASE SELECT THE IN STUDIO OR VIRTUAL OPTION AT TIME OF PAYMENT. In person spots are limited to 12 people. #lifebalance #lyengar #insomnia #restorative #asana #breath #bodyscan #lovingkindness #meditation

Encase your VHS isn't working we are streaming live 33 drop-in classes per week. Sign-up here: https://www.yogamcc.com/schedule

We had a very special private event this weekend and facilitated a breath ceremony for a family celebrating a birthday with a surprise at the end! We were honoured to be a part of this very special day! If you are interested in having a private event with us email us at [email protected] The possibilities are endless! #privateevent #breathceremony #conciousconnectedbreathwork #sacredbreath

Join Tracy Roberge @yogatherapyworks for Yoga for Arthritis & Happy Joints. This 6 week registered course will build weekly on themed classes, to give you better range of motion, confidence and strategies for pain management and relaxation. Practicing yoga regularly can help reduce pain, increase flexibility, improve function and lower stress. Suitable for all levels, including anyone who suffers from limited mobility, range of motion, stiffness in the joints, joint injuries,... inflammation and/or achiness in the body, those with joint replacements (knee, hip, elbow etc.), and of course those with formal diagnosis of Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid arthritis. Feel the difference weekly yoga can make in you body, mind and self! This class will be offered as a hybrid (in-studio and online) and space is limited to accommodate physical distancing. Please choose the type of class IN STUDIO OR VIRTUAL upon registration. In studio is limited to 12 students. You will receive the link upon registration. Wednesdays 12 - 1:15 pm | October 28 - December 6| 6 weeks | $120 + gst Note: a recording will be available for 1 week. Register at https://www.yogamcc.com/yoga-registered-classes #arthritis #joints #painmanagement #jointinjuries #osteoarthritis #rheumatoidarthritis #yourpractice #calgaryyogaworkshops #yogatherapy

Congratulations to our 50 Hr Yoga Nidra Meditation Teacher Training students! To join us in the next module, Buddhism & the 8 Fold Path, go to www.yogamcc.com/mtt. This module can be taken virtually on zoom or in studio. Join us just for this module or for the whole 300 Hr program! #meditationteachertraining #buddhism #8foldpath... Geo Yoga Anne Douglas Bridgette Shaw Angela Alfaro Reza Hejazi Tracy Roberge Lena Greer Janelle Schmidt Vanessa Young

Mindful Movement & Pranayama with Maureen McGarry Tuesdays at 7am Using the black strap and traditional Iyengar poses, learn the art of pranayama. Create a relationship with your breath and understand the connection between the prana (breath) and the citta (mind or consciousness). Movements will be slow, with longer holds of each Asana to open the body in preparation for the Pranayama. Different types and variations of pranayama will be explored. Great way to start the day. ...Register for classes here: https://www.yogamcc.com/schedule or call us at 403-251-9642 See Less See more

Join Dawn Bayers @dawnbayersyoga for Morning Yin Yang on Thursdays at 10 am. This drop-in class is offered both in studio and online. In Dawn's words "My yoga journey began in 2002, when I signed up for an introductory Hatha Yoga series. I quickly fell in love with yoga and discovered it was exactly what I needed. Slowly yoga began to open my body, quiet my mind and heal my aliments all while teaching me so much about myself. I felt a shift in my entire being and became mo...re dedicated to my practice; opening up to meditation, I began to discover the inner-peace my yoga teachers spoke of." "After years in a very hectic advertising & marketing career, I listened to my inner calling and in 2009 completed my Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training and haven’t looked back. By 2010, I was teaching yoga full time and in 2011 completed an additional 200hr Sattva Yoga Teacher Training. I’ve also completed a 50hr Meditation Teacher Training and continue to study yoga and meditation." "My philosophy is to slow down, be kind to oneself and most of all feel good - breathe and feel at ease. My mantra of Shanti (Peace), Kshama (Patience), Abhyasa (Practice) is a reminder of some of the gifts yoga has brought into my life. I believe yoga transforms us from the inside out. As a teacher and forever student, my mat is a sacred space and where I can show up exactly as I am, and it’s perfect." Dawn also teaches Slow Flow Yoga on Saturdays at 10.45 am. Register at https://www.yogamcc.com/schedule #yin #yang #slowflow #hatha #yogapractice #ashtanga #meditation #peace #patience #yogayyc

Mindful Somatic Movement for Anxiety & Depression with Stacey Madden. @madden_stacey A Trauma Conscious, Body Based Path to Emotional Balance. Mindful Somatic Movement and Yogic Awareness practices to gently coordinate our Body with our Mind and emotions. Stacey utilizes Therapeutic Somatic Modalities (Clinical and Essential Somatics), Hatha and Energy Medicine Yoga & Stress Reduction Meditation Practices, Conscious Breathwork and Subtle Body Theory to assist you in rememberi...ng and reorganizing yourself on all levels of being for greater health and wholeness. Wear comfortable clothing, bring a mat and water. No previous yoga experience required. Mondays 6:30 - 8 PM | October 5 - November 30 (No class Oct 12) | 8 weeks | $199 + gst Zoom will be used for this Online Registered Class. Zoom link will be sent at the time of registration. ** If you cannot attend that day, we will send you a zoom recording that will be available for 1 week for you to view ** Register at https://www.yogamcc.com/yoga-registered-classes #somatics #anxiety #depression #traumaconscious #emotionalbalance #yogicawareness #hatha #energymedicine #stressreduction #breathwork #subtlebody #yogayyc

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Our yoga and meditation lifestyle boutique is fully stocked with amazing local products, books, props and so much more! We have gathered our favourite things in one place to make mindful shopping easy for you! #ethicallymade #madeinyyc #handmade #supportsmallbusiness #sweatshopfree #buylocalyyc

Stretchy Sunday with Karen Smith Sunday at 9:15am Join Karen for a deliciously indulgent extension to your Sunday morning lie-in, as we wile away an hour focusing on body, breath and heart. Sunday morning stretch will be Yin inspired. Yin yoga is a stilling practice that cultivates a deep sense of awareness through the release of mind and body stresses. An antidote to urban life, Yin focuses on releasing the connective tissue of the body (tendons, ligaments and fascia). Poses are held for longer periods, allowing the student to relax as they express patience and quietness. Suitable for all levels including beginners.

Find the truly natural, effective and blissful Ananda products in the YogaMCC Boutique. @anandarituals is a Calgary based apothecary focused on non-toxic, cruelty-free, and eco-friendly self-care products. Ananda's plant based formulas are lovingly hand crafted in small batches using high performance organic and wildcrafted ingredients that provide powerful results you can feel. Ananda comes from the Sanskrit word for "BLISS" and the intention behind Ananda is to offer effective self-care products and blissful rituals to support you on your journey. #bodyoil #faceoil #diffuserblends #ecofriendly #selfcare #nontoxic #organicskincare #aromatherapy #crueltyfree #supportlocalyyc #betterintheloop #womeninbusiness

This 3 hour workshop with Tracy Roberge @yogatherapyworks will show you how yoga can ease your symptoms associated with stiffness in the joints, joint injuries, inflammation and/or achiness in the body, those with joint replacements (knee, hip, elbow etc.), and those with formal diagnosis of Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid arthritis. The workshop will combine elements of restorative and gentle yoga, emphasizing what you can do, knowing your limits and learning the right way to... move your major joints. A full yoga program is included for your home practice. Tracy completed her formal training in Malta and at the Yoga College of Canada, ultimately completing her RYT500 Yoga Therapist training. She has studied with Rheumatologist Dr. Steven Edworthy, and specializes in Yoga for Arthritis, and is Relax & Renew Certified (Judith Hanson Lasater). Having Studied Yoga, Fascia & the New Anatomy of the body with Tom Meyers (Anatomy Trains) and Robin Rothenberg (Essential Yoga Therapy), Tracy incorporates myofascial release into her gentle classes, and encourages students and clients to attune to their body’s messages and incorporate what they learn into their daily lives. Tracy also holds a Diet & Nutritional Advisor Diploma and is currently completing 300 Hour Meditation Teacher Training. Saturday, October 3, 2020 | 2-5 pm | $65 + gst Suitable for all levels NOTE: The option to take this class in person or remotely will be up to you, PLEASE SELECT THE IN STUDIO OR VIRTUAL OPTION AT TIME OF PAYMENT. In person spots are limited to 12 people. ** If you cannot attend that day, we will be sending you a zoom recording that will be available for 2 weeks for you to view ** Register at https://www.yogamcc.com/workshops #arthritis #yogatherapy #jointinjuries #osteoarthritis #rheumatoidarthritis #restorative #gentle #myofascial #nutrition #calgaryyogaworkshops #homepractice

Join Sara Glessing @sarajayne44 on Wednesdays for Critical Alignment for Backs class. Critical Alignment Yoga is a therapeutic practice that uses specialized props to help bring alignment (and space) back to the spine. Sara is a 200 hour Canadian Yoga Alliance recognized RYT, with over 200 additional hours of studies and trainings. She received her certification from Yoga Therapy and Bodyworks and continues to train and practice weekly with her teachers. She is trained primar...ily in Critical Alignment Therapy (holding her Level 4 certification from Gert van Leeuwen), Pre and Post-Natal, Ashtanga as well as Yin and Myofascial Yoga, Yoga Nidra, Meditation and Trauma Sensitive Yoga. Sara has always been drawn to the therapeutic aspects of yoga, both physical and mental, and continues to explore both through her own practice, teachings and studies. She excels in holding space for her students to be completely present within their body, while advancing their asana practice to new heights. In her own words I love yogaI love what it does for my body, what it does for my mind. I find balance and peace there. Wednesdays 10 - 11.15 AM Register at https://www.yogamcc.com/schedule #catforbacks #criticalalignmentyoga #therapeutic #alignment #myofascial #meditation #yoganidra #betterintheloop

We’re planning a meeting of men at YogaMcc, with an invitation to explore the most important aspects of your life in safety and in confidence. The only qualification you need is to identify as a male. The evening will be led by Woody Forrieter, a registered therapeutic counsellor and long-time leader in the Mankind Project. You can expect mutual respect and support. At all times the person in charge of your experience is you. You decide what you want to do or talk about. This... meeting is not for men in immediate crisis, they should be in the care of professionals. It’s not about anger management or therapy. There is no religious or political agenda. Woody Rae Forrieter was a radio personality for 18 years, spent another 25 years as a sales and marketing executive, and is now a registered therapeutic counsellor, providing individual and couples therapy services through his company, Core Essence Counselling. His volunteer activities include leadership at the local, regional and national levels for the Mankind Project, assisting at Clearmind International experiential workshop events, and visiting prisoners in federal institutions. He is a recipient of the Mankind Project’s Ron Hering Mission of Service Award, and is a certified Mankind Project workshop leader. Friday, October 9 2020| 7-9 pm| $30+gst NOTE: The option to take this class in person or remotely will be up to you, PLEASE SELECT THE IN STUDIO OR VIRTUAL OPTION AT TIME OF PAYMENT. In person spots are limited to 12 people. Contact us with any questions at 403-251-9642 or e-mail [email protected] ** If you cannot attend that day, we will be sending you a zoom recording that will be available for 2 weeks for you to view ** Register at https://www.yogamcc.com/workshops

Join Sherry Norman Tuesday 10am or Suzette O'Byrne Tuesday 730pm Contact us for details on pro rated pricing at 403-251-9642 or [email protected]

Come join us for Mindful Movement & Pranayama with Maureen McGarry Tuesdays at 7am Using the black strap and traditional Iyengar poses, learn the art of pranayama. Create a relationship with your breath and understand the connection between the prana (breath) and the citta (mind or consciousness). Movements will be slow, with longer holds of each Asana to open the body in preparation for the Pranayama. Different types and variations of pranayama will be explored. Great way to start the day. Register for one of our 60+ weekly classes here: https://www.yogamcc.com/schedule or call us at 403-251-9642

#meditate #yoganidra #iRest #breath #yourpractice

Two great new classes happening at YogaMCC on Wednesdays! Critical Alignment for Backs with @Sara Glessing Wednesdays 10am Critical Alignment Yoga is a therapeutic practice that uses specialized props to help bring alignment (and space) back to the spine.... We will build mindful strength and increase mobility. Each class will include openings and movements on the specialized Critical Alignment props including the spinal strip and felt pad. Mid week is the perfect time to not only release built up tension, but will also set you on an aligned track for the rest of the week. Gentle Myofascial Yoga with June Kwak Wednesdays at 5:30pm We will explore a variety of yoga poses using mindful slow steady movements and micro-movements. We will learn gentle myofascial release techniques including using soft massage balls and invitations to move following intuitive unwinding in the body. Three main goals of this class are adding variety to the way we move and to practice listening and responding to our body with kindness. Register for classes here: https://www.yogamcc.com/schedule or call us at 403-251-9642

Friday October 9th Details and Pricing: https://www.yogamcc.com/workshops