Overview
YogaMcc has been a cornerstone of Calgary’s Marda Loop neighborhood for over 20 years, offering a wide range of registered yoga and meditation classes. The studio provides options for all levels, including seniors yoga, pelvic health yoga, yoga therapy, critical alignment, basics, and kundalini, as well as meditation styles such as mindfulness-based stress reduction, yoga nidra, active meditations, and sound practices. Drop-in meditation classes are free, with donations supporting a local shelter. The studio also hosts workshops, retreats, and teacher trainings like 50-hour programs in yoga nidra, zen trilotherapy, and Tibetan Bon Buddhism. Instructors are knowledgeable, patient, and trauma-informed, creating a welcoming atmosphere. Visitors praise the cozy vibes, diverse class times, and the small retail shop stocked with yoga supplies. Parking is convenient with a free lot and additional street options. Unlimited memberships, class passes, and a two-week intro offer are available, along with student and senior discounts. Gift cards can be purchased. Classes are also offered in Bowness and online. The studio’s focus on understanding individual intentions makes it a supportive destination for both beginners and experienced practitioners.
Yoga Format
Yoga Styles
Studio Amenities
Studio Business Hours
| Day | Status | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Open | 9:00 am – 7:00 pm |
| Tuesday | Open | 9:00 am – 7:00 pm |
| Wednesday | Open | 9:00 am – 7:00 pm |
| Thursday | Open | 9:00 am – 7:00 pm |
| Friday | Open | 9:30 am – 4:30 pm |
| Saturday | Open | 9:00 am – 2:00 pm |
| Sunday | Open | 9:00 am – 2:00 pm |
Studio in Details
Overview
YogaMcc has been a fixture in Calgary’s Marda Loop neighborhood for over two decades, establishing itself as one of the city’s first yoga and meditation studios. The studio operates from a welcoming space that includes a small retail shop offering yoga and meditation supplies. Parking is available in a free lot in front of the building, with additional free street parking in the residential area and paid options nearby. The studio opens 15 minutes before each class and remains open 15 minutes after, allowing time to settle in and connect. Hours are posted for specific days, and the environment is described by visitors as calming, zen, and accommodating.
Beyond the physical space, the studio acknowledges the traditional Treaty 7 territory and the Indigenous peoples who have cared for this land. This sense of mindfulness carries into the overall ethos, where the focus is on understanding each student’s intentions and supporting personal growth.
Classes and Services
The studio offers a wide variety of registered yoga and meditation classes, each meeting weekly over a set number of weeks. Yoga options include customized sessions, seniors yoga, critical alignment yoga, yoga basics, yoga for arthritis, kundalini, yoga therapy, somatic yoga, and pelvic health yoga. Registered meditation classes cover mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), active meditations, yoga nidra, and approaches rooted in Buddhism, Vedic traditions, ISHTA, neuroscience, psychology, and sound. Drop-in meditation classes are free, with donations supporting the Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter.
For those new to practice, a two-week intro pass provides unlimited drop-in access. Class passes (10 or 20 classes) are valid for one to two years. Unlimited monthly memberships require a three-month commitment. Student and senior discounts are available. Workshops, retreats, and teacher trainings are also offered periodically, including specialized 50-hour programs in yoga nidra, zen trilotherapy, neuroscience, ritual and sound, and Tibetan Bon Buddhism.
Visitor Experience
Visitors consistently highlight the studio’s warm and supportive atmosphere. Teachers are described as knowledgeable, patient, and trauma-informed, offering thorough instruction without being forceful. Classes incorporate elements like sound therapy and chanting, and the teaching style invites participants to move with compassion and curiosity. The Pelvic Floor Yoga class led by Sherry and Suzette’s Yoga Therapy for Wellness have received particular praise. Many note the diversity of class times and levels, making the studio accessible to beginners and experienced practitioners alike.
The front desk staff are friendly and informed, and the retail shop carries thoughtful gift items. The overall impression is of a community-oriented studio that prioritizes genuine connection and healing. Visitors often leave feeling significantly better than when they arrived, and many recommend the studio to anyone interested in exploring yoga or meditation in Calgary.