**PAST EVENT** (AB) 6 Week Yoga Series July – Aug 2024

Event Details

=== This program is currently sold-out ===

This event will be held on  Ktunaxa ɁamakɁis,  Ĩyãħé Nakón mąkóce (Stoney),  Niitsítpiis-stahkoii ᖹᐟᒧᐧᐨᑯᐧ ᓴᐦᖾᐟ (Blackfoot / Niitsítapi ᖹᐟᒧᐧᒣᑯ),  Tsuut’ina, Michif Piyii (Métis) territories.

We love our allies, but due to very limited space, this event will prioritize BIPoC registration. 

We are excited to invite you to the first event of our Wellness in Colour series, held in partnership with Pier Five powered by MasterCard and East Village Calgary. Led by Maria Rodriguez, our 6-week beginner yoga series aims to introduce individuals from diverse fitness backgrounds to the world of yoga and mindful movement. The program will focus on building a strong foundation and cultivating mindfulness throughout a yoga practice. This series is designed to be inclusive, welcoming, and accessible to participants of all fitness levels while encouraging participants to begin their sought-after journey in wellness.

Schedule of Each Session:

• 15 minutes before class: open for participant mediation, journaling, questions, and community-building.
• 60 minutes for physical practice.
• 15 minutes after class: open for questions and community-building.

Benefits of the Program Include:

• Introduction to Yoga: Participants will learn the basics of yoga postures, including foundational poses, breathing techniques, and how to modify postures for their specific physical needs.
• Physical and Mental Health: The program will emphasize the benefits of yoga for physical fitness, stress reduction, and mental clarity.
• Community Building: We will create a supportive and inclusive space for people of colour to explore yoga together in a safe and non-judgmental environment.
• Access to Community Spaces: We will utilize an outdoor location, allowing participants to connect with nature and explore the concept of yoga in an open-air setting.
• Empowerment: Empower individuals to take control of their well-being and health through yoga and mindful wellness practices.

Details:

Cost: $60 + tax. 

Deadline to Register: July 15th

Location: Pergola at St. Patrick’s Island

What to Bring:

• Water
• Journal or other meditation tools
• Comfortable clothing to move around and sweat in
• We will be providing blocks, bolsters, and straps. Please bring your own yoga mat or reach out if you will need to borrow one!

Please add priya@colourthetrails.com and [email protected] to your safe senders list as we will connect you via email to our program lead, Maria Rodriguez.

Transportation: Please note: each participant will be responsible for getting to this event. Transit is accessible in Calgary, and you can organize carpooling through our Private Facebook Group. If you are carpooling with someone, please make sure to chip in for gas/parking.

Policy and Community Guidelines 

Inclusion:

At Colour the Trails, we are dedicated to fostering an environment that champions inclusivity, respect, and equality. We want to make it clear that we will not tolerate any form of anti-Blackness, anti-Indigenous attitudes, racism, homophobia, ableism or transphobia within our organization or community. 

Photo & Video Release Consent: 

By purchasing a ticket you grant permission for Colour the Trails and sponsors to use any of the photos or videos from this event that have been taken by Colour

the Trails videographers and photographers. They will be used for the purpose of sharing experiences with the community and encouraging future participation in events, which can include but is not limited to, print or digital versions, social media and websites without compensation or recognition given. Colour the Trails will not use the photographs in a manner that would exploit or cause malicious representation toward you. Please contact [email protected] BEFORE the event if you do not want to be photographed or on video during an event.

Cancellation Policy: 

There will be no full or partial refunds once the participation in the program is confirmed. Most of our work is done during planning and preparation stages. If a mentee needs to withdraw from the mentoring program early, there will be no fee adjustments. This includes in the case of injury as we still need to pay the instructor and cover the cost of operating the program, without a replacement participant. 

Content Creation Statement

We ask to respect our work and not create content to promote any brands or organizations during our events. Our team is putting a lot of energy and time into creating community spaces with little support and unrelated organizations should not benefit from our hard labour. You are encouraged to share about Colour the Trails work as it shows the welcoming and safe space we are creating and word of mouth helps our community to grow!

Full list of policies here.