Class Descriptions

We have classes for all skill levels and intensities. If you're new to yoga, look for the classes below that are Beginner Friendly and don't forget to check out our information on  Etiquette  and  Frequently Asked Questions.

Love It Or Hate It: Why Do We Take Savasana?

Oct. 17, 2025
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The power of stillness. That moment you’ve been waiting for at the end of class when you’re invited to lay down, close your eyes, and take a few minutes to rest. What is it all about?

Top 5 Benefits of Yoga

May. 15, 2025
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In today’s fast-paced world, finding moments of calm, strength, and connection can feel like a challenge. That’s where yoga comes in—not just as an exercise, but as a lifestyle shift. Whether you’re searching for physical fitness, mental clarity, emotional balance, or a sense of community, yoga offers something truly transformative. At Yogadotcalm, we’re here to help you experience it all.

Is Yoga Considered a Workout?

May. 15, 2025
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When people think of a “workout,” they often imagine high-intensity routines—sweat, loud music, weights, and sore muscles the next day. So, it’s not uncommon for new students to wonder: Is yoga actually a workout? The short answer is yes—but it goes far beyond just physical fitness. At Yogadotcalm, we’ve spent over 20 years showing Calgarians how yoga can strengthen the

The Teachings of Yoga – Yoga Philosophy Talk

Mar. 24, 2025
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How can we take our yoga practice off of our mat and into our world? Join Ian and Andrea for tea and discussion (and homemade cookies!) to learn more about the rich history and underlying teachings of yoga. Ian and Andrea teach philosophy in a way that is accessible to everyone, using simple language and modern analogies. This is a

Flow

This dynamic class introduces a variety of postures – sometimes challenging, sometimes restorative – to open stiff areas of the body and to get you moving fluidly with your breath. Develop a greater sense of body awareness, strength, and agility while you find a freedom to your breath and movement.  All levels welcome.
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Foundations

This is a great class for beginners looking for an active, movement focused class. Be prepared to learn how to link your breath to your movement through Sun Salutations, and basic standing and seated postures, and possibly work up a sweat in the process. You will gain strength, flexibility, and you will leave with a blissful feeling that you have indeed, worked your body and calmed your mind.
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Foundations Flow

This is a great class for beginners looking for an active, movement focused class similar to our Foundations class but with a little Flow sprinkled in, so every class is a new experience! Learn to move with your breath, work up a sweat, and build a strong, centered and flexible body and mind.
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Gentle

Take an opportunity to unwind and slow down in this wonderful class, ideal for brand new beginners, moms-to-be, or anyone looking for a slower pace. You will be guided through a variety of seated, standing and restorative postures, perfect for releasing stress and tension and rejuvenating the body and mind.
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Ashtanga Inspired

This class explores the traditional Ashtanga yoga practice, and includes the meditative quality of moving with your breath through Sun Salutations, an accessible standing sequence of classic yoga postures, and a great variety of seated postures.

We will explore different areas of the traditional sequence of Primary and Second series with gradual variations for all levels.

By attending this class you will start to become familiar with a wonderful rhythmic sequence that you can take with you anywhere.  A perfect combination of stretch and strength, this class is perfect for anyone wanting to dive deeper into their yoga practice and discover new possibilities of postures, movement, and breath. (It is recommended you have some experience with yoga and are familiar with Sun Salutations).

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Yoga for Backs

Using the principles and specialized props developed for Critical Alignment Therapy, this class works to relieve strain and tension in the body by using long holds in therapeutic postures. Once tension has been released, we start to develop more effective movement patterns in the body. This class is beneficial for anyone working through injury, chronic pain, or repetitive stress injuries, or just simply looking for relaxation. You will gain a greater sense of body awareness, a release of muscular tension, possible pain reduction, and an improved feeling of physical wellness. This is a great class for beginners!

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Yoga for Backs & Beyond

This class combines the principles and tools of Critical Alignment with the foundations of familiar yoga postures. This class will work deeply on removing stress, strain and inefficient movement patterns in the body, and will help build strength and develop deeper body awareness. It is recommended you have attended 3 Yoga for Backs classes before attending this class.
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Restore & Yoga Nidra

A perfect combination for body and mind, this is the ultimate class for anyone desiring deep relaxation. The class will begin with a few long held supported postures to allow the body and mind to unwind and quiet from the busyness of the day.  Once we have settled into relaxation, we will prepare for Yoga Nidra in a comfortable supported supine position.  Yoga Nidra uses a guided meditation to take your mind into a profound state of repose using visualizations and deep relaxation techniques.

No previous yoga experience is needed – all levels are welcome. Great for beginners!
For extra comfort you can bring a small pillow and blanket.
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Yoga Philosophy

How can we take our yoga practice off of our mat and into our world? Join Ian and Emily for tea and discussion (and often homemade cookies!) one Friday every month as they take a look at some of the philosophies of the yoga practice. This is a casual environment for open discussion, questions, and discovery. All are welcome. Cost is by donation.

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Virtual Classes

Join us from the comfort of your own home. We are offering Live Streaming on many of our regular classes each week! Many of our classes will require yoga props such as a blanket, block, fabric strap, and/or spinal strap.

***Please note that we are subject to the woes of technology and things may go awry. The instructor may not always be teaching from the front of the room and you may have to rely on verbal instruction only. Live stream is a great supplement and support to your practice, but will never be as good as the real in-person thing.

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Work your body. Calm your mind.