The Yoga Shala Calgary

Love the Shala ❤️ What a beautiful studio filled with lush colours, amazing products and staff we love!! I can't get enough of our Saturday restorative classes with Simi and Gord and my teen son loves it too. I am starting meditation and warm yoga too. The atmosphere is so compelling. I love the Shala and you will too!

I am actually surprised to see so many positive reviews! There are some great things about this studio - the front desk staff have always been WONDERFUL and the physical space is beautiful.
However, both times I have been here it was very difficult to enjoy. There is a lot of pre-class chatter. Even the teacher spent the moments leading up the start of class catching up with others in the studio! This was both distracting and it also made me feel really left out - like I wasn't a part of an elite clique.

Furthermore, the teachers never made any attempt to understand if there are new people in the class or if they have any injuries that might need some adjustments. I am a begginer and attended classes that were described on their website as "for beginners" but ended up feeling ignored, anxious, and unsure of myself in the classes I attended. I am sure that for a more advanced you this would be a great spot but there is very little guidance for those who are less sure of themselves!

Huge bright practice room, traditional vibes, welcoming and approachable teachers. The perfect environment to dive into your practice, and flow.

Loved my experience! 9 weeks ago I broke my collar bone during Brazilian Ju-Jitsu. During the 9 weeks I haven't been able to do physical things like I used to. I tried yoga a few times but found I had to modify greatly....it played a toll on my spirit/mind. On top of feeling like I physically was taking 1000 steps back I moved and needed to find a new yoga studio. I'm a huge fan of Yin but always wanted to try Ashtanga. My excuse for not trying Ashtanga b4 was there were no places close by and it seemed very intimidating. I knew in my heart I really wanted a traditional practice without all the trendiness and I wanted to do a practice where the teacher adjusts you. Doing martial arts is very hard on the body and yoga is a perfect combination especially if you are very stiff & sore. Today was my first day and I really liked the vibe, enjoyed the adjustments & liked the sequence. My favorite part was doing wheel because I haven't been able to do it since my injury...today I finally was able to do it. I look forward to starting my Ashtanga journey at this studio. Thank you Yoga Shala!

Yoga Shala is a comfortable studio environment. Instructors are helpful and well informed and they don't make you feel terrible about yourself just because you aren't bendy! Even students are friendly and accepting of others -- no snobby yogis! Modified postures are offered for just about everything and though the class schedule doesn't always match up with my work schedule its well worth getting in when I can.

I started yoga here a few years ago and love it. Very welcoming, calm and restorative place. Good instructors and lots of good classes. I always feel calm and relaxed after a class...

Here is a super friendly yoga studio. This is my first time to learn yoga and I met very nice teachers here. I love them so much. An excellent place to practice yoga.

Extremely welcoming environment. The teachers are clear, encouraging and supportive. Highly recommend. Try different classes, each teacher has their own niche, but all are highly skilled and qualified.