Workshops
Our workshops vary in length from two-hour classes to weekend retreats and are a wonderful introduction to Yasodhara Yoga. Workshops offer an opportunity to step out of your busy life and find renewal and relaxation.
Current Workshops
Transition into Autumn: Reconnect and Celebrate
Saturday, August 26, 2023 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
to uncover the messages it carries. In the afternoon, we will approach the power of speech,
identifying the tools and spiritual practices that help us to reconnect with our heart’s desire and
create the world we want to see around us. Please wear comfortable clothing, and bring a blanket,
yoga mat, journal, pen and lunch.
Location: Scarboro Community Association, 1727 14 Ave SW.
Parking available behind the building. Please enter through the door facing the parking area.
Investment: $45/workshop or $80 for both workshops. Payment to teacher with either email transfer or cheque.
Registration: Please contact Yasodhara Yoga Calgary at nadia.riterman@gmail.com.
Past Workshops
Sunrise Retreat: Enrich your Morning Practice
October 7-11, 2021 Thursday – Sunday 7:00 – 8:00 AM, Monday 7:00 – 8:30 AM
In the quiet of the early morning, you will be guided through yoga asanas, breath work, relaxation and brief written reflection. Use this beautiful time to awaken, to bring body and mind together and to clarify your intention for the day.
You will need an uncluttered space, a yoga mat, comfortable clothing, a journal and pen. You are also asked to sign in 10 minutes before the first class to check and adjust the positioning of your mat, laptop camera, lighting and sound. Experience not required, all levels of ability are welcome.
*We will have a longer class on the Thanksgiving holiday Monday
Teachers: Nadia Riterman and Francine Fleming
Location: Join from your home by Zoom. Contact us for the link.
Investment: $74 or drop in $16. Payment to teacher with either email transfer or cheque. Fee optional if you are facing income loss.
Registration: Please contact Yasodhara Yoga Calgary at 403 589-4507 or calgary@yasodharayoga.org.
Nurturing Practices for Parents
Saturday October 23, 2021 10:00 – 11:30 AM
The pandemic has been a challenge for parents. Take a mini-retreat for yourself and soothe your body and mind with restorative and nurturing practices. Experience how you can support yourself through simple practices such as breath, concentration, relaxation and mantra. You will be able to take the practices home so you can restore yourself and maintain peace and presence during the chaos of family life.
If provincial health guidelines permit, we will meet in person. Otherwise the workshop will be held on zoom. We hope to be able to make an informed decision by the end of September.
Teachers: Nicole St. Arnaud and Susanne Bechtold
Location: In person or online – to be determined later
Investment: $22/person or $27 for both parents on Zoom. Payment to teacher with either email transfer or cheque. Fee optional if you are facing income loss.
Registration: Please contact Yasodhara Yoga Calgary at 403 589-4507 or calgary@yasodharayoga.org.
2020 Vision: Reflections on the Headstand
Saturday, January 25 2020, 1:00 – 3:30pm
Teacher: Alexandra Hindson
Location: Rosedale Community Hall, 901 11 Avenue NW (Beugin Hall – Upstairs)
Cost: $45 (sliding scale available)
Registration: Please contact Yasodhara Yoga Calgary at
403 589-4507 or calgary@yasodharayoga.org.
YASODHARA ASHRAM OUTREACH with Swami Samayananda
Swami Samayananda, a senior Ashram teacher, invites you to a weekend of nourishing practices of reflection, relaxation, breath and mantra to help you come back to centre. Our teachings help people build a strong foundation of character- the inner work necessary to face life’s challenges and adapt to change.
Coming Back to Center
Friday, May 24, 2019 7:00-9:00 pm
Location: Yoga Sarana, 1330 15 Ave SW, Suite 110
Cost: $50 (sliding scale available)/ Attend all three events for $200
Registration: Eventbrite Questions? Please contact at 403 589-4507 or calgary@yasodharayoga.org
Looking within Looking Without: Finding Peace in Shifting Times
Saturday, May 25, 2019 9:00-3:00 pm
Location: Rosedale Community Hall, 901 11 Avenue NW
Cost: $125 (sliding scale available)/ Attend all three events for $200
Registration: Eventbrite Questions? Please contact at 403 589-4507 or calgary@yasodharayoga.org
Who am I now? Updating my Self-Image
Sunday, May 26, 2019 1:30-4:00 pm
Location: Rosedale Community Hall, 901 11 Avenue NW
Cost: $65 (sliding scale available)/ Attend all three events for $200
Registration: Eventbrite Questions? Please contact at 403 589-4507 or calgary@yasodharayoga.org
Swami Samayananda has been a trainer and educator for over 38 years in educational institutions, businesses, private consulting agencies and Yasodhara Ashram. She travels throughout North America offering Swami Radha’s teachings, helping bridge yogic practices to the challenges and changes in our world.
Discover the spaciousness of the heart
Sunday, February 10 2019, 1:00 – 3:30pm
Teachers: Lynn Fairey and Francine Fleming
Location: Rosedale Community Hall, 901 11 Avenue NW
Cost: $40 (sliding scale available)
Registration: Please contact Yasodhara Yoga Calgary at
403 284-0012 or calgary@yasodharayoga.org.
‘There is a difference between the knowing of the intellect and the knowing of the heart.’ Swami Radha (Light & Vibration)
Join us in the practices of Hatha Yoga, reflection, relaxation, visualization and mantra as we look at what it means to open the heart. Learn from your own experience, learn from listening to others. Tap in to the wisdom that is your birthright.
‘Trikonasana, the asana where triangles are formed with your human body, is an excellent pose for discovering more about relationship and interconnection.’ Swami Radha ( Yoga a Path to Awareness)
YASODHARA ASHRAM OUTREACH with Swami Jyotihananda
Swami Jyotihananda, senior Ashram teacher, invites you to come together in community for a nourishing weekend of renewal. Return to centre by exploring the in-depth practices of Yasodhara Ashram.
Click here to register with Eventbrite for all 3
Stilling the Body, Stilling the Mind
Friday, October 197:00-9:00 pm
Location: Rosedale Community Centre, 901 11 Avenue NW
Cost: $50 (sliding scale available)/ Attend all three events for $210
Registration: Eventbrite Questions? Please contact at 403 284-0012 or calgary@yasodharayoga.org
Rest, Relaxation and Light – the Practice of Yoga
Saturday, October 20, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Rosedale Community Centre, 901 11 Avenue NW
Cost: $125 (sliding scale available)/ Attend all three events for $210
Registration: Eventbrite
Invite the powers of rest, relaxation and Light into your life. Step away from the demands of daily life to re-examine your priorities and choices. Use the practices of Yasodhara Yoga to relax and nourish yourself. Bring a journal, yoga mat and blanket, and wear comfortable clothes.
Wake Up Your Dream Wisdom
Sunday, October 21, 1:00pm – 4:00 pm
Location: Rosedale Community Centre, 901 11 Avenue NW
Cost: $75 (sliding scale available)/Attend all three events for $210
Registration: Eventbrite
Explore your life as a dream. Write up a recent experience or event that includes others and bring to the workshop. Use the Ashram Dream Method to understand what your unique symbols mean, so that you can create change in your waking life. By finding answers within, you gain the confidence and enthusiasm to move forward. Bring a journal, pen and curiosity.
Swami Jyotihananda is a long-time teacher and resident of Yasodhara Ashram. She has a deep trust in how Swami Radha’s teachings can radically change people and help them evolve.
— Payment Options: We accept cash and cheques. Please mail cheques to 1, 1122 – 5 Ave NW, Calgary, AB T2N 0R6.
Sunday March 25
Vision Questions
Sunday, January 7, 2018 9:30 – 12pm
Teachers: Utpala Pittman
Location: Rosedale Community Hall, 901 11 Avenue NW
Cost: $40 (sliding scale available)
Registration: Please contact Yasodhara Yoga Calgary at
403 284-0012 or calgary@yasodharayoga.org.
A Time for Holiday Care
December 26 – 317:00-8:00 am
Teacher: Wendy Blackmore and Francine Fleming
Location: Bow Valley Lawn Bowling Club – 1738 Bowness Rd N.W
Cost: $10 a class
Registration: Please contact Yasodhara Yoga Calgary at 403 284-0012 or calgary@yasodharayoga.org.
In the quiet darkness of the early morning come for simple yoga stretches followed by periods of chanting, silence and guided meditation, and leave at dawn with a renewed and relaxed perspective. Join us for one or all 6 days of this early morning class. Bring your yoga mat and a blanket.