Hot, slow, aerial or sweaty with weights. These are the yoga studios worth the mat bag, most of them a short walk from dinner.
Bright, sunny studios with about 20 styles on the schedule, so there's a class for whatever kind of week you're having. Teachers know their stuff and remember your name.
1800 4 St SW #320, plus Kensington at 821 14 St NW · Map for Yoga Santosha
One of Calgary's longest-running studios, open since 2003, with its own teacher training. Thoughtful, unhurried classes with hands-on adjustments.
524 11 Ave SW #200 · Map for Yoga Passage
A beautiful upstairs studio on Kensington Road with aerial yoga and sound baths alongside the usual flows. Book the aerial class at least once.
1414 Kensington Rd NW #200 · Map for Yoga and Beyond
Hot yoga with a fun streak. Hot Sculpt adds weights, Friday Fire is the hard one, and there's mat Pilates too. Clean, calm and welcoming to first-timers.
132 13 Ave SW, plus Marda Loop at 3519 14 St SW · Map for HotShop Hot Yoga
A small hot studio that takes the practice seriously. New to hot yoga? Their five-week Foundations to Fire series is the way in.
2031 33 Ave SW #216 · Map for ATHA Hot Yoga
The nicest hot studio in the south end, with massage under the same roof. Challenging classes, friendly instructors and a calm, polished space.
818 49 Ave SW · Map for Breathe Hot Yoga & Massage
Calm, luxurious-feeling studios at a reasonable price, and one membership covers both.
Inglewood, plus Mission at 2219 4 St SW · Map for Junction 9 Yoga & Pilates