The grass is green and the flowers are blooming, so get off your couch and head to one of these seven outdoor yoga classes. Downward dog among the tulips and practice tree beside an actual tree. Namaste.
Outdoor Yoga Calgary
Outdoor Yoga Calgary runs every Sunday at 1 p.m. in Stanley Park until October 5. (weather dependent). Instructor Krystal Scott leads an all-levels yoga class amid the trees. By donation. outdooryoga.ca
Yoga in Bowness
On especially sunny days, Yoga in Bowness takes classes outdoors to a little park on Bow Crescent. One hour before class time it’s website will indicate if the class will be held indoors or outdoors. Times vary, $14 drop-in. yogainbowness.com
East Village Outdoor Yoga
Downtowners can take a yoga break on Tuesdays between 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. on the deck of the East Village Experience Centre. The classes are led by teachers from Unify Yoga and it’s free! eveexperience.com
Outdoor Yoga Three Ways
Yoga teacher Marianne Elliott leads outdoor classes on Wednesdays, at Central Memorial Park and Carburn Park, and Thursdays, at Sien Lok Park, until the beginning of September. Times vary, $12 a class. mariannesyoga.com
Hotel Arts Poolside Yoga
Hotel Arts and Hot Shop Yoga offer Saturday and Sunday poolside yoga classes at the 12th Avenue hotel. Classes start at 9 a.m., are weather dependent and cost $15. Bonus: mats are provided. hotelarts.ca
Friends of Fish Creek Outdoor Yoga
Head to Fish Creek Park on Wednesdays for an outdoor yoga class led by teachers Naomi Parker and Gwen Woolverton. From 7 p.m., the 90-minute class is held at the Bow Valley Ranche until September 24 and costs $10. friendsoffishcreek.org
Karma Yoga in the Park
Samadhi Yoga and Wellness Centre offers a by-donation outdoor yoga class from 11 a.m. on Sundays until September 28. Proceeds go to Green Calgary. Meet at the studio (485 8 St. S.W.) and head to a nearby park. samadhiwellnesscentre.com