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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 pr

actice 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.

08/10/2025

Take your practice deeper this fall with the YAA.

Join the Yoga Association of Alberta’s Yoga Teacher Training Program! Learn from senior teachers, refine your skills, explore yoga philosophy, and get ready to teach your own classes.

Already a teacher? These workshops can help you strengthen and refresh areas you might feel weaker in.

You have lots of TTP programs to choose from - why choose ours?

📅 Multiple dates/topics, two workshops per month and the whole program takes one year
💻 Zoom or 📍 In-Person options
🧘‍♀️ Mentorship aspect will get you ready to teach and provide extra guidance
💲 Affordable, high-quality programming
❤ We are a non-profit organization that gives back to the community and our mission is to spread the benefits of yoga to all Albertans!
🎂 We're turning 50 in 2026, we've been here for years and have a large community we'd love you to be a part of!

Find out more about our programs: https://yoga.ca/resources-for-teachers/

Your yoga journey starts today — are you in?
🔗 yoga.ca

08/09/2025

We are so excited to have April Cantifio April Cantafio teaching two classes in September for the Teacher Showcase Series.

Yoga + Mantra:
September 4: 7-8 pm ONLINE
Join April for a holistic and balancing yoga practice that weaves mantra and sacred sound vibrations throughout to reconnect you with the inner light of 'Self'. This grounding class features low-to-the-earth postures that enhance receptivity to mantra while gently integrating sound through the physical and subtle bodies — leaving the nervous system calm, steady, and at ease.

Lunar Yoga Flow:
September 18: 7-8 pm ONLINE
Join April for an evening grounding yoga practice featuring postures close to the earth. With a focus on breath, mindfulness, and the incorporation of mantra, this practice is designed to balance lunar energy and support both the nervous system and overall vitality through the cultivation of ojas.

Props: You may find it helpful to have a block, meditation cushion and blanket for these practices.

If you’ve never signed up for these classes before, be sure to save your spot now!
Free for members, but membership is free for Alberta residents (first year only).
Register for the class:https://yoga.ca/product-category/1-workshops-classes/
Sign up for a membership: https://yoga.ca/membership/

08/05/2025

To celebrate our 50th Anniversary in 2026 🎉, we’re thrilled to welcome a lineup of world-renowned teachers offering free workshops throughout the year. It’s our way of honouring five decades of community, connection, and growth.

Here is our exciting schedule of special guest teachers coming up in 2026:
Jan: Sandra Sammartino
Feb: Noah Maze
Mar: Richard Miller
Apr: Kavindu
May: Eric Le Reste
May AGM: Doug Keller
Sep: Lorin Roche & Camille Maurine
Oct: Sister Denise
Nov: Angela Farmer & Victor VanKooten
Dec: Father Joe Pereira

Want to be a part of our amazing plans for our 50th year? Join the YAA now and you can! First year free for AB residents or upgrade to Full Membership for more perks for only $30/year.

Get more information about the YAA and our mission here: https://yoga.ca/

08/04/2025

We celebrate Heritage Day to recognize and honor our province’s cultural diversity, history and traditions.
It’s a day dedicated to celebrating the many communities and cultures that have shaped Alberta, including Indigenous peoples, early settlers and newcomers from around the world.
Happy Heritage Day!

08/02/2025

Join us this fall for the next Core Curriculum/Upgrading classes!
What is a core curriculum class? These are weekend workshops that are the building blocks of our YAA Yoga Teacher Training Program.
Learn from YAA Senior Teachers and receive training and mentorship that counts towards all YAA Training Programs:
🧘100-hour immersion program
🧘200-hour teacher training
🧘Equivalency Certification for teachers who have already completed their TTP training elsewhere but want to become YAA certified
🧘Recertification
🧘Advanced Training Levels (500, 750, 1000 hours)
The curriculum follows a yearly cycle, allowing new students to join at any time. Everyone is welcome!
Next class is in September but you can get started on your journey throughout the summer with readings and preparation. Email admin@yoga.ca to get more information or visit our website.

08/01/2025

🎉 We’re turning 50! 🎉 For half a century, the Yoga Association of Alberta has been United in Yoga—bringing the benefits of yoga to every corner of our province.

Now’s the perfect time to join our inclusive, welcoming community! Membership gives you access to free classes each month, access to professional development, mentorship and a upgrading/training programs—all while helping us share yoga with those who need it most, including seniors, newcomers and underserved communities.

🌟 First-year Associate Memberships are FREE for Alberta residents, and renewals start at just $10/year. Renew or join now and you'll not have to renew until Dec 2026!

Celebrate 50 years of yoga with us and make a difference.
Join us: https://yoga.ca/membership/

07/31/2025

Thinking of joining the YAA or missed your renewal?

Now’s the perfect time to come back or sign up! We’re happy to extend your annual membership all the way to the end of 2026 — and with our exciting 50th Anniversary line-up of free workshops featuring world-class teachers, you won’t want to miss a moment.

Consider upgrading to a Full or Lifetime membership to enjoy exclusive perks and keep benefiting from all that YAA has to offer for years to come!

If you’re already a YAA Certified Teacher or TTP Student and don’t yet have a Lifetime Membership, you can access a special rate of 50% off — but only for a limited time, so be sure to grab yours while it’s still available!

Thinking of Teacher Training, Equivalency Certification or Advanced Training? Lifetime YAA Membership is now included in your application fee!

Sign up NOW: https://yoga.ca/membership/

07/30/2025

Our recent member survey really provided some very insightful information about the things our members value about our organization, where we can grow and how we can serve our members better.

Thank you to everyone who participated 🧘👍❤️!

If you have more feedback, please get in touch anytime at yaa@yoga.ca.

If you're not yet a member, but want to find out more, please visit yoga.ca and click on the memberships tab along the top. There you can find out about membership options, yoga training for students and teachers, teacher directories for Alberta and much, much more.

**First year of membership is FREE for all Alberta residents.

07/29/2025

We are so excited to have April Cantifio teaching two classes in September for the Teacher Showcase Series.

Yoga + Mantra:
September 4: 7-8 pm ONLINE
Join April for a holistic and balancing yoga practice that weaves mantra and sacred sound vibrations throughout to reconnect you with the inner light of 'Self'. This grounding class features low-to-the-earth postures that enhance receptivity to mantra while gently integrating sound through the physical and subtle bodies — leaving the nervous system calm, steady, and at ease.

Lunar Yoga Flow:
September 18: 7-8 pm ONLINE
Join April for an evening grounding yoga practice featuring postures close to the earth. With a focus on breath, mindfulness, and the incorporation of mantra, this practice is designed to balance lunar energy and support both the nervous system and overall vitality through the cultivation of ojas.

Props: You may find it helpful to have a block, meditation cushion and blanket for these practices.

If you’ve never signed up for these classes before, be sure to save your spot now!
Free for members, but membership is free for Alberta residents (first year only).
Register for the class:https://yoga.ca/product-category/1-workshops-classes/
Sign up for a membership: https://yoga.ca/membership/

07/21/2025

Welcome to the YAA!

The Yoga Association of Alberta (YAA) is a non-profit, registered charity that has been United in Yoga for 50 years—supporting and sharing the benefits of yoga across the province since 1976.

Here are some words that our members used this year to describe our organization, and the best part - we want YOU!

We invite you to become a member and join an inclusive, welcoming community of practitioners from all styles and backgrounds. Membership gives you access to trusted resources, educational articles, free yoga classes, immersive workshops and trainings, and expert guidance to help you deepen your practice and expand your understanding of yoga — all in one supportive space.

Join us for FREE (first year for AB residents is completely free) here: https://yoga.ca/membership/

07/20/2025

🌿 Join Us for a Weekend of Renewal & Inspiration! 🌿
Discover the transformative power of Asana, Pranayama, Meditation, and Loving-Kindness in a restorative retreat designed to nourish your soul and deepen your practice. Open to all seekers, our YAA retreats foster connection, growth and lifelong friendships.

📅 Date
Sep 26-28, 2025 -.REGISTER NOW to save your spot
📍 Where
Providence Renewal Centre, Edmonton (In-person) OR Livestream via Zoom
💰 Investment
$295 In-person: Includes 2 nights' stay, Saturday dinner, and breakfasts. (Bring lunch for Saturday.)
$180 Livestream: Join us from the comfort of your home!
Note: Must be a Full YAA Member to attend (only $30/yr with loads of free benefits.)
✨ Don’t miss this opportunity to rejuvenate and grow. Spaces are limited, so secure your spot today! 📧 admin@yoga.ca if you have any questions.

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Edmonton, AB

Opening Hours

Monday	9:30am - 2pm
Thursday	9:30am - 2pm

Telephone

780-427-8776

Website

http://www.yoga.ca/

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