Overview
Studio Sat Nam is Calgary’s only Kundalini Yoga studio, offering daily classes since 2014. Founded by Janet, the studio provides a sacred space for the comprehensive practice of Kundalini—combining meditation, mantra, breathing techniques, and postures to awaken inner energy. Each class typically includes a Kriya sequence of postures, breathwork, and chanting, followed by deep relaxation and meditation. Sessions vary; some are physically intense, others gentle and meditative. Postures are held for one to two minutes, with rest in between. All levels are welcome, and teachers encourage students to listen to their bodies. The studio also offers teacher training, energy readings, and sound healing with gongs. The intimate setting, located behind Edo Japan with metered parking, fosters a welcoming community. The teaching team includes Janet, Anna, Jo, and Jamie, each with unique expertise. No prior yoga experience is necessary. Students must bring their own mats; cancellations require two hours’ notice. Communication is by email, with responses within 24 hours; no phone is used. Online classes are also available. Reviews consistently describe the atmosphere as peaceful and the community as supportive, with visitors leaving feeling empowered and centered.
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Studio in Details
Overview
Studio Sat Nam is Calgary’s only dedicated Kundalini Yoga studio, providing a sacred space for daily classes and transformational practices since 2014. Founded by Janet, the studio focuses on Kundalini Yoga—a comprehensive tradition combining meditation, mantra, breathing techniques, and postures to awaken inner energy. Often described as a hidden gem, the studio also offers ritual experiences, energy readings, and sound healing with gongs. The entrance is via a back alley behind Edo Japan, accessible from 5th or 6th Street, with metered parking on 17th Avenue (free after 6 pm and on Sundays) and nearby pay lots. Reviews praise the inviting atmosphere and the sense of community.
Classes and Services
Daily Kundalini Yoga classes form the core offering. Each session typically includes a Kriya—a sequence of postures, breathwork, and chanting—followed by deep relaxation and meditation. Classes vary widely; some are physically demanding, while others are slow and meditative. Postures are held for one to two minutes, with rest between. All levels are welcome, and teachers encourage students to listen to their bodies. For those seeking to deepen their practice, the studio offers Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training. Additional services include energy readings and sound healing. Students must bring their own mats; cancellations require two hours’ notice. Email is the primary contact method, with responses within 24 hours.
Visitor Experience
Visitors consistently describe Studio Sat Nam as intimate, peaceful, and welcoming. The teaching team—Janet, Anna, Jo, and Jamie—brings diverse expertise: Janet’s grounded humor, Anna’s holistic nutrition background, Jo’s dance and Buddhist psychology, and Jamie’s holistic nutritional sciences and astrology. Classes are held in a small studio, fostering a close-knit community. New students are advised to review the studio’s policies online before attending. No phone is used; email is the primary contact method. Online classes are also available. Many reviewers note that no prior yoga experience is necessary, and they leave feeling empowered and more connected to themselves.