Overview
Metta Yoga Calgary is a hot yoga studio in Calgary that welcomes practitioners of all levels, from beginners to experienced. The studio offers a variety of classes including Hot Metta, Hot Vinyasa, Yin, Warm Yin, Wall Yin, and a combined meditation and Yin class. All classes are heated except for kids and prenatal sessions. Weekly Karma yoga classes are by donation, with proceeds supporting local charities. The studio also provides a 200-hour Yoga Alliance teacher training program. Owner Brandi Wilson, with over a decade of teaching experience, opened the studio in 2013 under the Moksha brand and rebranded to Metta in 2018. The studio emphasizes accessible sequences and continuous education. Reviews highlight the clean, welcoming facility and knowledgeable instructors who offer modifications for all abilities. The atmosphere is peaceful and encouraging, making it easy for newcomers to feel comfortable. With multiple session times daily and an introductory month trial, Metta Yoga is a convenient choice for building a consistent practice. The studio also hosts an annual yoga retreat in Italy and offers a variety of community events, including pop-up classes and reduced-fee sessions for teachers-in-training.
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Studio Business Hours
| Day | Status | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Open | 6:00 am – 8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | Open | 6:00 am – 8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | Open | 6:00 am – 8:00 pm |
| Thursday | Open | 6:00 am – 8:30 pm |
| Friday | Open | 6:00 am – 8:00 pm |
| Saturday | Open | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Sunday | Open | 8:00 am – 7:00 pm |
Studio in Details
Overview
Metta Yoga Calgary is a community-driven hot yoga studio located in Calgary, Alberta. Founded on the principle of metta—meaning loving-kindness and goodwill—the studio aims to create an inclusive space for practitioners of all levels. Owner and director Brandi Wilson, a seasoned teacher with over a decade of experience, opened the studio in 2013 under the Moksha brand and rebranded to Metta in 2018. The studio emphasizes accessible yoga sequences and continuous education, fostering a supportive environment where students can explore their practice. Beyond regular classes, Metta offers weekly Karma yoga sessions by donation, with proceeds benefiting local charities. The studio also hosts an annual retreat in Italy, combining yoga with local cultural experiences. Brandi’s journey began with a yoga DVD and led to extensive training in India and Canada, culminating in over 1000 hours of certified training.
Metta Yoga provides a clean, welcoming facility with knowledgeable instructors who offer modifications for all abilities. The atmosphere is described as peaceful and encouraging, making it easy for newcomers to feel comfortable. Reviews highlight the supportive community and the variety of class timings, including early morning and late sessions. The studio also offers an introductory month trial, helping new students build a consistent practice.
Classes and Community
Metta Yoga offers a diverse range of heated classes suitable for beginners to experienced practitioners. Offerings include Hot Metta, Hot Vinyasa, Yin, Warm Yin, Wall Yin, and a combined meditation and Yin class. All classes are heated except kids and prenatal sessions. The hot classes emphasize breath, strength, and flexibility, while Yin and Wall Yin focus on deep, supported holds to improve mobility and release tension. The meditation and Yin class begins with guided mindfulness followed by a yin practice. Friday night Karma yoga classes are by donation, with proceeds supporting local charities. The studio also hosts surprise pop-up classes and reduced-fee classes led by teachers-in-training. With multiple session times daily, Metta Yoga accommodates various schedules. The studio’s inclusive approach encourages students to move and sweat, then ground and zen out.
Metta’s teachers are dedicated to creating an authentic, accessible practice. The instructors offer simple, intelligent techniques with accessibility at the forefront. The studio’s community is connected to a vision of growth and evolution, and the karma yoga program donates funds to six local organizations per year. The minimum age for hot yoga classes is 14. The studio also provides a 200-hour Yoga Alliance certified teacher training program, emphasizing alignment, anatomy, trauma-informed teaching, and yoga philosophy.
Teacher Training and Retreats
The Metta Yoga 200-hour teacher training is designed for those wishing to deepen their personal practice or become effective teachers. The curriculum includes daily asana and meditation, basic and functional anatomy, teaching methodology, sequencing, alignment workshops, verbal and hands-on adjustments, mental well-being, trauma-informed teaching, yoga history, philosophy, pranayama, chanting, and business ethics. Trainees have ample opportunity to practice teaching, receiving coaching to build confidence. The training culminates in a Yoga Alliance certification. Brandi Wilson, along with Angela Zawada—founder of Metta Yoga Edmonton—co-created the Metta sequence and have developed many teachers. The training is intensive, with a focus on experiential growth and authentic teaching voice.
The annual Italy retreat offers an immersive experience with daily yoga, local artisans, restaurant tours, and private excursions led by local guides. Brandi leads the retreat, providing exceptional yoga to strengthen and expand participants. The retreat combines practice with exploration of hidden gems in Siracusa. Metta Yoga Calgary also hosts an annual teacher training intensive, inviting international teachers like Nicki Doane, an expert in Ashtanga yoga. The studio’s community-driven approach and commitment to continuous education make it a hub for personal and professional growth in yoga.