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.
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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Enjoy Pilates with your baby. Pilates is a progressive series of exercises that restores the core, back and pelvic floor muscles.
Age: 0 - 1 year old + Adult
Prerequisites: None
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A gentle intro to yoga and movement. Bond with your baby as you regain your strength and flexibility.
Age: 0 - 1 year old + Adult
Prerequisites: None
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Explore a series of Pilates exercises designed to condition your whole body in this introductory class.
Age: 13+ years
Prerequisites: None
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A full body Pilates workout for all skill levels designed to lengthen and strengthen the body.
Age: 13+ years
Prerequisites: None
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Yoga can help you keep balance as your body changes throughout pregnancy. Build flexibility, balance and strength and learn ways to relax and distress.
Age: 16+ years
Prerequisites: None
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A fusion of fitness and yoga using the TRX Suspension Trainer to build strength, mobility and core stability.
Age: 16+ years
Prerequisites: Completed PAR-Q+ form required.
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Practice relaxation techniques and safe postures that re-energize and decrease everyday stress in this introductory yoga class. You will learn proper form and technique for your body.
Age: 13+ years
Prerequisites: None
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Reduce and prevent back pain by balancing spinal mobility and stability. Safe yoga poses are used in this class for all levels.
Age: 13+ years
Prerequisites: None
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This class is designed to relieve strain and tension in the body by using specialized mobility tools through long holds in therapeutic postures.
Age: 16+ years
Prerequisites: None
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Feel refreshed and renewed as you are guided through deep relaxation, gentle yoga poses and breath work using props that support the body.
Age: 13+ years
Prerequisites: For anyone who is comfortable doing 15 - 30 minutes of continuous activity.
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Roar like a lion, stretch like a dog and stand tall like a brave warrior. Please bring your own mat.
Age: 3 - 5 years
Prerequisites: None
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Yin Yoga consists of a series of long-held, passive floor poses that mainly work the connective tissues of the lower body – hips, pelvis, inner thighs, lower spine.
Age: 14+ years
Prerequisites: None
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Relieve stress with a yoga class emphasizing the union of breath, focus and body awareness through a system of poses and mindfulness
Age: 13+ years
Prerequisites: 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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