ASCENSION YOGA YYC

Experience yoga in a unique and intimate space, taught by some of Calgary’s finest instructors.

Led by co-directors Angie Lo and Natalie Samaco, Ascension Yoga YYC caters to students who want more personal attention and looking for the pureness in their yoga practice.

This space encompasses Angie and Natalie’s philosophy for mind, body and spirit, and it aligns with the intentions for the space that is currently in place.

Ascension Yoga YYC is proud to offer a variety of classes for all levels of participants in our heated yoga studio, including hatha, flow, yin and 26/2 practices.

Questions? Send us an email.

COVID-19 UPDATE

We are thrilled to soon be opening our doors and welcoming you to Ascension Yoga. The safety of our students, instructors and other users of this space is our top priority. As such, please read the following rules and guidelines:

Masks are mandatory entering and exiting the studio, however not required for practice.
Doors will be open 15 mins before and after class. Please do not arrive earlier or stick around later than that.
We are encouraging students to come ready and in gear for practice. The washrooms and change rooms are open; however, we would like to limit the use of them wherever possible.
Please bring your own mat and towel for your yoga practice.
Maintain social distancing of 2 metres apart from your fellow yogis at all times.
No-shows or late cancellations are subject to a $15 charge. You must cancel your spot at least 2 hours before your scheduled class start.

Thank you!

Meet your instructors

Angie Lo

For Angie, yoga is an ongoing journey with endless wonders. Her passion for dance led her to attend the National Ballet School of Toronto as well as the Winnipeg Ballet School. She studied kinesiology at the University of Calgary with a minor in dance, and eventually travelled all over the world as a professional dancer, choreographer and yoga instructor.

She is a 500hr RYT yoga instructor, trained in ashtanga, vinyasa, hatha, yin, Core Power Yoga (Power & Beginner 26/2), prenatal, mom and baby yoga. Along with her love and passion for yoga, Angie took an interest in the human energy field and universal healing, achieving her certifications in Reiki Levels I and II.

Angie remains an active member in the professional dance and yoga community and feels very grateful to be able to share the gift of yoga through her teachings. She is genuinely striving for patience, peace and compassion for herself and others.

Natalie Samaco

Natalie began her journey in yoga in 2010 after having her five children. She was looking for a way to give calmness and peace back into herself and into her home.

She discovered hot yoga and fell in love with the practice and the community. Natalie was encouraged to start yoga training and took her first training with yoga kids. From there, she was able to expand her knowledge and practice when she took her courses in Vimana Vinyasa as well as partner yoga. Natalie continued her training with the Beginner 26 & 2 training and found her love for Yin.

There was a purpose to her journey and Natalie believes it has led her to continue to give back to the communities that have given her so much. She is grateful for her practice and for her journey.

Danny De Frias

No stranger to creating his own path, Danny left the corporate world to become a yoga teacher. Danny now lives his mantra everyday: chill out, have fun and smile more.

Danny is a RYT 500 certified yoga teacher who has been practicing yoga for almost 15 years. Danny’s classes are breath-driven and energetic with mindful attention given to body alignment and developing strength, flexibility and balance.

Danny now calls Calgary his home and loves road trips in his restored VW Westfalia van.

Brooke Meadows

Brooke discovered yoga in 2005 and took up a regular practise as a way to manage the pain of old injuries from years of competitive soccer. In 2008 she decided to take the 200-hour Akhanda Yoga Teacher Training with Yogrishi Vishvaketu. In 2009 she studied with a Calgary group under Jeff Mah, and in 2010 she completed the 500-hour Moksha Hot Yoga training in Kerala, India.

Through yoga, Brooke is continually reminded of how to simplify, to identify what is meaningful and to let go of the rest. She teaches to share her love of this ancient practice, and to simply share love, peace, acceptance and compassion with as many people as possible.

Class types

Hatha

Hatha Yoga is the tradition from which all modern forms of yoga stem. This foundational practice includes the postures, breathing exercises, meditation and is designed to build body awareness, strength and increase flexibility.

Students will build proper alignment and will become familiar with the fundamentals of yoga through detailed instruction and longer holds. This class is geared toward beginners, yogis with injuries and limitations, and anyone who just wants a slow and intentional practice. We take our time moving into and out of postures.

Ideal for: New students, beginners or those who want to focus on basics and alignment.

Flow

This is a creative and dynamic flow class with a focus on strength and integrity from posture to posture. The class emphasizes mindfulness in movement with breath and will link the asana’s together in a physical and fluid practice, seamlessly.

Expect to be challenged and explore new levels of your mind, body and spirit. This is a total body practice, building upper body strength, core stability, and cardiovascular endurance.

Ideal for: Students with a fundamental understanding of yoga, looking for a more fluid and active practice.

Yang/Yin

Yang and Yin are two sides of the same coin, yet the complete opposite of each other. One is hotter, with more rhythmic and active postures; the other is cool, with soft, still and passive postures.

In this class we explore the relationship between the two, combining the more powerful and energetic practice for the first half and ending with a static, relaxed, extended holds and passive stretches that target the connective tissues. This unique blend of Indian and Chinese energetic practices will help balance the two energies and will benefit the mind, body and soul.

Ideal for: All levels of experience, for students looking for a well-balanced yoga practice.

Yin

Students will experience a slower, more meditative class in a Yin class.

This class allows the body and mind to find a slower pace and that deep inner stillness we each innately crave. It is a peaceful practice, holding passive postures typically from two to five minutes, which helps the relaxation response.

The extended time in the postures will help release the superficial muscles so students can get into the deeper connective tissues, ligaments, tendons, fascia and also the bones, creating better mobility and strength.

Yin is the perfect way to ease the mind at the end of a busy day especially those who have a busy lifestyle.

Ideal for: Beginners, students of all levels and/or with limited mobility.

26/2

A fundamental practice that introduces 26 basic foundational postures in a set series. This series entails poses that rejuvenates and strengthens the entire body, from head to toe.

This hatha practice combines physical postures and breathing techniques which oxygenates blood to 100% of your body, to each organ and fibre. We will be focusing on the alignment of each hatha yoga pose and the spine. We will explain the unchanging order that will help to achieve the desired benefits. This practice will sharpen the mind, lessen back pain, improve mood and even lower blood pressure. Two sets will be practiced during 90 min classes and 75 min classes will be adjusted accordingly.

Ideal for: All levels, new students, or those who want to focus on basics and alignment and like a “set” series.