Give your body the chance to repair and release with this 90 min Flow & Roll class focused on the lower body getting into the low back, hips, legs & feet. Myofascial release is a form of self massage targeted towards certain trigger points in the body where injuries, trauma or even over stretching can leave you feeling ‘knotted up’, in pain and limit your range of motion. This class gives the best of both worlds you get a chance to roll combined with gentle movement that provides an extra sense of release. Accessible for all bodies!
Our Classes
We have something for everyone at Metta, our classes are suitable to all levels. The goal; get people to move and sweat and then ground and zen out. Using breath as the avenue to connect the mind to the body. All classes are heated, except pre-natal, kids & various workshops. Minimum age to attend hot yoga classes is 14 years old.
A class for everyone! An all levels hot yoga class balanced with breath, strength and flexibility.
Flow
This class will get you moving! A fun and challenging flow class where postures are linked fluidly with breath.
Vinyasa
Take it to the next level! Each class is unique, exploring layered sequencing to deepen your breath and challenge your practice.
Yin
Take it down a notch! Long, deep and supported holds to relax and restore, decompress joints and work through tension to improve mobility.
Yang/Yin
Balance yourself out with the best of both worlds! The first part of class brings a focus on breath, strength and flexibility; part 2, relax and restore with yin.
Community
A limited time offer, available only when teachers are fresh from training! A reduced-fee Metta class led by a teacher-in-training. Check online for updates.
Karma
Give back with us! Friday nights at 8pm, a by donation Metta class where all funds go to our charity of the month.
Metta Minis
Ages 4-12
Get your kid’s on a yoga high while you get yours on as well in the heated room next door! Kids Yoga introduces yoga to youth as a way to discover body awareness, mindfulness and feel confident in who they are through movement, stories, games and crafts. Classes run Sept – May, Saturdays & Sundays 12pm-1pm.
Mom & Baby
Join Jennifer for this fun and sometimes unpredictable class, as babies are not the most predictable creatures. Come with an open mind and know that everything is welcome in the yoga space. Jenn strives to create a safe and welcoming space for all new parents.
After having 3 babies in 5 years Jenn understands how difficult it can be to feel normal after giving birth. There is a lot of information available but it is hard to know where to start on the road to rebuilding, strengthening, and unwinding layers of tension. Jenn can help you on the path back to feeling and looking your best. With lots of experience both with her own post natal struggles, and from working with hundreds of other new moms, Jenn will gently guide you back to yourself. You will learn new ways to move to help you regain a functional pelvic floor, undo tension, stand taller and feel stronger. There will also be lots of opportunities to connect with your little one through movement and touch. Babies up to crawling are welcome.
Prenatal
Join Jenn Vanderland for pre natal yoga with a focus on functional movement so you can improve your posture, and build strength and stability for an easier pregnancy. You will gain the tools you need to understand the changes in your body, and through movement, breath, and stillness you can begin to incorporate them into your body and your life.
About Jenn- Jenn has taught hundreds of pregnant women how to move better and feel stronger and more confident in their changing bodies. She is a yoga teacher with 17 years of teaching experience, and has 3 of her own children. She is working towards becoming an Internationally Certified Yoga Therapist, certified Doula, and Childbirth Educator. She is passionate about birth, movement, community, and connection.
Upcoming events + workshops
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FLOW & ROLL
Sep 25 | 6PM | $25+gst
Give your body the chance to repair and release with this 90 min Flow & Roll class focused on the lower body getting into the low back, hips, legs & feet. Myofascial release is a form of self massage targeted towards certain trigger points in the body where injuries, trauma or even over stretching can leave you feeling ‘knotted up’, in pain and limit your range of motion. This class gives the best of both worlds you get a chance to roll combined with gentle movement that provides an extra sense of release. Accessible for all bodies!
Flow & Roll
Sep 25 | 6PM | $25+gst
Give your body the chance to repair and release with this 90 min Flow & Roll class focused on the lower body getting into the low back, hips, legs & feet. Myofascial release is a form of self massage targeted towards certain trigger points in the body where injuries, trauma or even over stretching can leave you feeling ‘knotted up’, in pain and limit your range of motion. This class gives the best of both worlds you get a chance to roll combined with gentle movement that provides an extra sense of release. Accessible for all bodies!
Yoga for Backs
Sep 28 | 9AM | $35+gst
This is a fun and interactive workshop designed to help you understand your movement patterns and how they may be affecting your enjoyment of life and yoga. Jenn breaks movements down into manageable pieces to help you gain a better understanding so you can start to make small changes for big improvements. Taught through the lens of yoga therapy, there will be lots of time for exploration and questions. All levels and abilities are welcome.
Yin Yoga Level 1 Teacher Training
Oct 04 - Oct 06 | $250 (Ealy Bird Pricing ends Sept 15th)+gst
This Yin Yoga Teacher Training with Alan Mileham, focuses on developing a strong foundation with emphasis on the physical side of Yin Yoga focusing on three main benefits of Yin Yoga, the physical, mental/mindfulness and energetic.
Fri Oct 4th 5:30pm-8:30pm, Sat & Sun Oct 5th & 6th 9am-4:30pm
Alan Mileham has been teaching Yoga in Calgary since 2001. He is also a highly trained Yin Yoga Teacher with over 400 Hours of Yin Yoga TT’S. His main Yin Yoga Teacher is Paul Grilley, the founder of Yin Yoga.
Yoga Nidra
Oct 10 | 8PM | $25+gst
Nidra is a guided practice designed to bring you back to yourself in a gentle and connected way. Our bodies are constantly communicating with us and too often we can’t hear the messages. Take this opportunity to give your body the rest it craves so you can listen intently, find ease and clarity and stimulate your creative mind.
*Yoga Nidra will take place once/month on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 8PM. Please check online for any changes/updates to scheduled classes.
Art of Inverting – Headstand & Forearm Balance
Oct 20 | 3PM | $40+gst
Learn important foundations and preparatory poses to strengthen the body for safe, strong, and sustainable headstand. Get playful and have fun on your forearms, creating an intimate relationship with gravity and grounding. Alana and Brandi will help you overcome common fears with inverting, breaking it all down in a safe and supportive environment. A great refresher and opportunity to deepen your practice for those students who already have an inversion practice.
Yin Yoga Level 2 Teacher Training
Oct 25 - Oct 27 | $250 (Ealy Bird Pricing ends Sept 15th)+gst
In this training we will focus on the 14 joint segments, discussing which joints are involved in our Yin postures as as well as our range of motion which helps us understand why each person practices poses differently. Having learned the 14 joint movements we will explore the 10 muscle groups involved in a Yin practice. In addition to lectures and demonstrations we will have 1.5 hours of Yin and or Yang practice each day.
Fri Oct 25th 5:30pm-8:30pm, Sat & Sun Oct 27th & 28th 9am-4:30pm
