Yoga and Pilates classes
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.
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2024 spring & summer registration dates
Registration for spring & summer programs, classes and day camps is open.
Upcoming facility closures
Programs, classes and swimming lessons will not be offered at the following facilities while they undergo repairs:
- Bob Bahan Aquatic & Fitness Centre: closed this spring and summer.
- Canyon Meadows Aquatic & Fitness Centre: closed this summer.
- Sir Winston Churchill Aquatic & Recreation Centre: closed this summer.
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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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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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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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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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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Improve your overall fitness through this combined yoga and TRX class. You will complete a series of yoga poses and incorporate bodyweight exercises on a TRX Suspension Trainer to build your strength, mobility and core stability.
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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Practice a series of poses that will help reduce and prevent back pain by balancing spinal mobility and stability. This class is done barefoot.
Age: 13+
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.
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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.
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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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More fitness classes
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We have a variety of inspiring fitness classes to help you stay healthy and active in the water or in a studio.
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A powerful way of gaining the benefits of an aligned mind, body and spirit.
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Low to moderate intensity classes for those looking for a modified fitness routine. Join your peer group to keep active and have fun!
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Dance for your health, dance for fun and dance because it improves coordination, enhances memory, and boosts mood! We are all a little better when we are dancing!