Yoga Association of Alberta

Yoga Association of Alberta A charitable umbrella association of yoga students and teachers from diverse backgrounds & lineages. Love yoga? Join the YAA community today at yoga.ca!

Member Perks include:
- Free virtual classes in the YAA Senior Teacher Showcase Series
- Free workshops and community gatherings
- Free Professional Development webinars
- Discount insurance rates for yoga teachers
- Prop sales
- and more! As a registered charity, the YAA aims to support the wellness of all Albertans through yoga, promoting yoga to the general public as a holistic and inclusive practice that enhances physical and mental health for all. An active ongoing outreach program benefits under-served populations and marginalized communities and brings yoga to those most in need. Canada’s only non-profit professional yoga association, the YAA supports yoga teachers in their efforts through quality teacher training, upgrading, certification, professional development, and community connection. YAA Certified teachers are recognized throughout North America for their high standards of training.

Discover How Good It Feels to Move, Breathe & ReconnectNo pressure. No judgment. No competition.Just you, your mat, and ...
09/25/2025

Discover How Good It Feels to Move, Breathe & Reconnect

No pressure. No judgment. No competition.
Just you, your mat, and a supportive space to explore yoga at your own pace.

✨ Build strength & flexibility
✨ Reduce stress & find peace of mind
✨ Move in ways that feel good for *you*

Our **FREE Beginner-Friendly Yoga Classes** are designed to help you feel better in your body, mind & spirit—guided by YAA Certified Teachers.

🗓 **6-Week Sessions | Livestreamed on Zoom (recordings available)**
Sept 11–Oct 16 & Oct 30–Dec 4
**Thursdays, 7–8 pm**

💡 *Missed the start date? No problem—join anytime and catch up with the recordings!*

➡️ **Reserve your spot now:** [https://yoga.ca/product-category/1-workshops-classes/](https://yoga.ca/product-category/1-workshops-classes/)

Do you want to submit your events to the online yoga calendar so that your classes/workshops/yoga events get more attent...
09/24/2025

Do you want to submit your events to the online yoga calendar so that your classes/workshops/yoga events get more attention?
You can do this easily!
Go to our Online Events Calendar and use our convenient form to post your online listings right to our high traffic website, with lots of space for details, photos, weekly class schedules and more.
Regular schedules can also be posted in your Teacher Directory listing.
Visit yoga.ca today to get started!
Not yet a member, no problem - only $30/year for Full Membership with all the perks and support for teachers - see our membership page for details.

Don’t forget -- we want to hear your yoga story!Submissions for the 2026 Anniversary issues are still being accepted and...
09/23/2025

Don’t forget -- we want to hear your yoga story!
Submissions for the 2026 Anniversary issues are still being accepted and are greatly appreciated — please get those to our Yoga Bridge Editor as soon as you can!
Info here: https://yoga.ca/yoga-bridge-magazine/

🌟 Feel Better in Your Body | From the Comfort of Your Chair 🌟Discover the healing power of yoga without leaving home. Ou...
09/21/2025

🌟 Feel Better in Your Body | From the Comfort of Your Chair 🌟

Discover the healing power of yoga without leaving home. Our **FREE (or by donation)** Online Chair Yoga classes are perfect for seniors, beginners, and anyone with limited mobility.

These gentle, trauma-informed sessions will help you:
✔ Build strength & increase mobility
✔ Reduce stress & boost mental well-being
✔ Feel more connected and supported

No special equipment. No experience needed. Just a chair, an internet connection, and YOU.

🗓 **Fall Session:** Tuesdays, 1:30–2:30pm, Oct 14 – Dec 16
📍 Attend in person at Abbotsfield Rec Centre (Edmonton) or join live on Zoom
💻 Get reminders + instant access to past recordings when you sign up

Brought to you by the Yoga Association of Alberta & the Candora Society of Edmonton, with generous support from the Government of Alberta.

✨ **Spots are limited — sign up now and feel the difference!** ✨

Richard Miller writes about dāna in the spring edition of the Yoga Bridge.This article explores Dāna, the practice of ge...
09/21/2025

Richard Miller writes about dāna in the spring edition of the Yoga Bridge.
This article explores Dāna, the practice of generosity in Buddhist and Yogic traditions. More than giving material support, Dāna is about offering freely… whether it’s time, kindness, or resources, and finding joy in letting go. It reminds us that generosity not only sustains teachers and communities but also brings freedom and fulfillment to the giver.
Read the full article: https://yoga.ca/dana-the-practice-of-giving/
Richard is offering a fall workshop on the depth teachings of nondual meditation in October - find out more: https://yoga.ca/product-category/1-workshops-classes/

Thursday, October 23 | 8:00–9:30 pmRespect begins with understanding. This powerful webinar will explore how to honour I...
09/20/2025

Thursday, October 23 | 8:00–9:30 pm
Respect begins with understanding. This powerful webinar will explore how to honour Indigenous cultural protocols, acknowledge land and treaties, build trust and practice cultural humility in yoga speaces. We'll also discuss common pitfalls and how to engage respectfully with Elders and Knowledge Keepers.
The livestream is open to all YAA Members. Recording will be available to Full & Lifetime Members in the Video Library.
Register today: https://yoga.ca/product/2025-sep-indigenous-protocols-webinar/

Thinking about starting a yoga practice this fall?Yoga isn’t just about stretching, it’s also about strengthening your b...
09/18/2025

Thinking about starting a yoga practice this fall?
Yoga isn’t just about stretching, it’s also about strengthening your body, calming your mind, and creating space within yourself to breathe.
A regular practice can improve flexibility, reduce stress, boost energy, and support overall wellbeing.
Whether you’re looking for peace, power, or a little more balance in your day, yoga meets you exactly where you are.
Need a teacher or a class? We have you covered! Sign up for our free online outreach classes for beginners. https://yoga.ca/outreach/
Then check out our teacher directory for a class/teacher to find someone near you!
https://yoga.ca/teacher-directory/

What is on your fall curriculum? Maybe it is time to take your yoga practice deeper?Join the Yoga Association of Alberta...
09/16/2025

What is on your fall curriculum? Maybe it is time to take your yoga practice deeper?

Join the Yoga Association of Alberta’s Yoga Teacher Training Program as either an immersion student or as part of the teacher program!

Learn from senior teachers, refine your skills, explore yoga philosophy, and maybe even get ready to teach your own classes.

Already a teacher? These workshops can help you strengthen and refresh your skills.

There are lots of TTP programs to choose from - why choose ours?

🧘‍♀️Start anytime
🧘‍♀️Pay-as-you-go
🧘‍♀️Experienced teachers
🧘‍♀️In-person or livestreamed options
🧘‍♀️Mentorship to provide extra guidance
🧘‍♀️High-quality programming

The YAA is a non-profit organization that gives back to the community!
The next two workshops are coming up in September - be sure to save your spot today as they are limited.
Sep 20 - arm/shoulder focus
Sep 21 - backbends
Find out more about our programs: https://yoga.ca/resources-for-teachers/

Our Teacher Series continues this fall with an exciting new line-up of Alberta’s yoga teachers! Each teacher brings a un...
09/14/2025

Our Teacher Series continues this fall with an exciting new line-up of Alberta’s yoga teachers! Each teacher brings a unique perspective and teaching style.
Upcoming Schedule:
September 18 (Thursday @ 7pm) April Cantafio
October 1 & 15 (Wednesdays @ 8 pm)
November 6 & 20 (Thursdays @ 8 pm)
December 2 & 16 (Tuesdays @ 8 pm)
Sign up once and you’ll receive each link to join the class automatically.
Not yet a member? If you’re an Alberta resident, you get your first year free!
Join us 👉 https://yoga.ca/membership/

Meet Beth McCann: a beloved YAA Senior Teacher, Psoma Yoga Instructor, and Hakomi Practitioner who has been shaping the ...
09/13/2025

Meet Beth McCann: a beloved YAA Senior Teacher, Psoma Yoga Instructor, and Hakomi Practitioner who has been shaping the yoga community for over 30 years.

Since 1992, she’s guided countless Teacher Training workshops, authored two books (Restorative Yoga and Awakening Sleeping Beauty), and continues to sit on the YAA Certification Committee.

Beth is known for her soulful blend of asana alignment, conscious breath, meditation, and chakra work rooted in the timeless wisdom of the Yoga Sutras. Her Banff retreats and classes offer students a chance to realign, recharge, and reconnect on every level.

Join Beth this month for two TTP Core Curriculum workshops - find out more: https://yoga.ca/product-category/1-workshops-classes/

Awaken to Your True Nature Join Richard Miller for The Depth Teachings of Nondual Meditation — a transformative 6-day in...
09/11/2025

Awaken to Your True Nature
Join Richard Miller for The Depth Teachings of Nondual Meditation — a transformative 6-day in-person retreat, October 7–12, 2025, at Providence Renewal Centre in Edmonton.
This retreat offers a rare opportunity to step away from daily life and directly experience your essential nature — a place of peace, compassion, and wholeness beyond limiting stories and self-definitions. Through guided practices, you’ll learn to rest in your innate presence and embody loving-kindness in action.
Space is limited — register early to secure your room and your place in this profound journey of awakening.

https://yoga.ca/product/2025-miller-retreat/

Have you ever heard of chakras in yoga?Chakras are energy centers in the body that influence how we feel physically, emo...
09/09/2025

Have you ever heard of chakras in yoga?
Chakras are energy centers in the body that influence how we feel physically, emotionally and spiritually. When they’re balanced, energy flows freely, supporting vitality, clarity and inner harmony.
From grounding at the root to connection at the crown, each chakra helps us explore different layers of well-being on and off the mat.

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Thursday 9:30am - 2pm

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