Yoga and Pilates classes
Yoga and Pilates classes
Take a break from your busy life and dedicate some time for your wellness. Join us on the mat for a variety of Yoga and Pilates programs to connect your mind and body.
Benefits of learning Yoga and Pilates
Tone, stretch, strengthen and balance your body and mind while you improve your body's alignment.
Ease the stress and tension of everyday life and gain stress relief tools that can be used outside of class.
Active relaxation is a deep and gentle activity which leaves you feeling refreshed and renewed.
Fall registration dates
- 6 a.m. — Online (virtual waiting room opens at 5:30 a.m.)
- 8:30 a.m. — By calling the Customer Service Centre during operating hours at 403-268-3800 (option 1)
- During business hours — At any City-operated Aquatic & Recreation or Arts facility
Types of Yoga and Pilates classes
You can register online, in person at our Recreation facilities, or by calling
403-268-3800.
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Begin to feel more energized through stretching and strengthening exercises built on the Eccentrics® principles. This class is done barefoot.
Age: 13+
Prerequisite: None
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Stretch, strengthen and align your whole body through safe and comfortable seated and standing yoga poses. All equipment, including a chair, is provided.
Age: 18+
Prerequisite: Gentle Fitness 2 - Must be comfortable doing 15-30 minutes of continuous activity
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Participate in gentle poses using props that support your body and practice breathing techniques that will help you feel more relaxed and release tension. This class is done barefoot.
Age: 13+
Prerequisite: Gentle Fitness 2 - Must be comfortable doing 15-30 minutes of continuous activity and be able to get up from and down to the floor unassisted
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Continue to tone and elongate your muscles through a regular Pilates workout. This class is done barefoot.
Age: 13+
Prerequisite: None
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Learn basic yoga poses that will energize your mind and body, while reducing stress and helping you to relax. This class is done barefoot.
Age: 13+
Prerequisite: None
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Participate in yoga poses, breathing exercises and meditation techniques that will help reduce your overall stress and tension. This class is done barefoot.
Age: 13+
Prerequisite: None
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Preschoolers will be introduced to basic yoga poses through imaginative play to help improve their body awareness, flexibility and coordination. This class is usually done barefoot.
Age: 3 - 5 years
Prerequisite: None
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Participate in a regular yoga practice that will help relieve everyday stress. This class is done barefoot.
Age: 13+
Prerequisite: None
About our Yoga and Pilates instructors
Our instructors are highly qualified with a minimum of a 200 hour Yoga Alliance certification in Yoga and or Pilates. Our passionate and experienced instructors will safely guide your practice.
What are classes like?
Classes range from fifty minutes to an hour and a half in length.
Each class begins with a moment to focus the mind on the upcoming practice and a gentle wake up of the body. Classes proceed with a selection of poses and exercises based on the class style. Instructors guide movement and teach form. Classes end with a calming cool-down period.
Come prepared
- Bring a water bottle
- Bring a Yoga mat
- Wear comfortable clothes you can move in (dress in layers)
- Yoga and Pilates are practiced bare footed. You may bring your own blocks, bolsters or straps, if you wish
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A powerful way of gaining the benefits of an aligned mind, body and spirit.
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