Free Yoga Day Free yoga and meditation classes in Calgary and Edmonton
Come for yoga. Give back to Calgary.
Our next event is a two-hour yoga and guided meditation session at Signal Hill Community Association on Sunday, October 25, 2026, in support of Calgary Food Bank. Open to all levels and all ages, at no cost. Bring a mat and, if you can, a non-perishable food donation.
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Sunday, October 25, 202611:00 AM to 1:00 PM
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Signal Hill Community Association489 Sienna Park Dr SW, Calgary
Upcoming events
Each edition is hosted with a local partner in a different neighbourhood. The next one is in Calgary on October 25, 2026. Registration is free and takes about a minute.
Free Yoga & Meditation Day × Calgary Food Bank
Come for yoga, give back to Calgary. Two hours of accessible yoga and guided meditation in Signal Hill, SW Calgary, led by Vipassana.ca instructors. Attendance is free for everyone. If you can, bring a non-perishable food donation; everything collected goes to Calgary Food Bank.
489 Sienna Park Dr SW, Calgary, AB T3H 3T4
Edmonton and more Canadian cities
The next Edmonton date is being scheduled after three full-house editions there in 2026. We are also planning events in new Canadian cities together with community leagues, charities and wellness organizations. Want one in your city?
Become a partnerPast events
Four editions have taken place in Alberta in 2026: three in Edmonton and one in Calgary.
Free Yoga Day × Edmonton's Food Bank
A free afternoon class in Edmonton (12:00 to 3:00 PM) with yoga, guided meditation, pranayama and sound healing. Non-perishable food donations for Edmonton's Food Bank were collected on site.
Free International Yoga Day in Edmonton
A free yoga and meditation afternoon (12:00 to 3:00 PM) celebrating International Yoga Day, with pranayama, sound healing and a short talk on mindful living.
Free Yoga Day in Calgary
The first Calgary edition: a morning session (10:00 AM to 12:00 PM) of accessible yoga, guided meditation and sound healing for all levels.
Free Yoga Day in Edmonton
The event that started the series: three free hours (12:00 to 3:00 PM) of yoga, meditation, pranayama, sound healing and a lecture in Edmonton.
Photos from Free Yoga Day
Full rooms, quiet minds and rows of rolled-out mats. Photos from past events in Calgary and Edmonton.
What is Free Yoga Day?
Free Yoga Day is a recurring series of free yoga and meditation classes in Canada, organized by Vipassana.ca and hosted together with a local partner such as a food bank, community association or wellness organization. Sessions are open to all levels and all ages and usually last two to three hours. Since February 2026 the series has run in Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta, and it is expanding to other Canadian cities.
- What
- Yoga and guided meditation session, all levels, no charge
- Next date
- Where
- Signal Hill Community Association, 489 Sienna Park Dr SW, Calgary, AB T3H 3T4
- Cost
- Free. Optional food donation for Calgary Food Bank
- Organizer
- Vipassana.ca, a yoga and meditation community in Alberta
- Cities so far
- Edmonton (3 events) and Calgary (1 event) in 2026
What happens at a session?
A typical session combines accessible hatha or gentle flow yoga with a guided meditation rooted in the Vipassana tradition of mindful awareness. Most editions also include pranayama (breathing practice) and a sound bath. Instructors offer modifications for every posture, so complete beginners and experienced practitioners can share the same room.
Who is it for?
Everyone. People trying yoga for the first time, regular practitioners who want to practice in community, families, students, newcomers to Canada and seniors. Chair-friendly variations are offered at most events, so older adults and anyone with limited mobility can take part comfortably.
Why free?
Cost should never be the reason someone does not try yoga or meditation. There is no ticket price, no membership and no equipment fee. When an event supports a charity partner, participants are invited to bring a donation, for example non-perishable food for Calgary Food Bank on October 25, but donations are always optional.
Free yoga classes in Calgary
The series came to Calgary on May 10, 2026 and returns on October 25, 2026 at Signal Hill Community Association in the southwest, this time in support of Calgary Food Bank. If you have been looking for free yoga or meditation classes in Calgary, this is the next date. Registration is free.
Free yoga classes in Edmonton
Edmonton is where the series began. Three editions took place there in 2026: February 1, July 21 (the International Yoga Day edition) and August 30 with Edmonton's Food Bank, each with yoga, meditation, pranayama and sound healing. The next Edmonton date will be announced on this page and on Instagram.
International Yoga Day
International Yoga Day is observed every year on June 21. Vipassana.ca marks it with a free community event in Alberta; in 2026 it was held in Edmonton on July 21. Watch this page for the 2027 celebration.
How to join
Pick a date
Check the upcoming dates above. New cities are added as partners join.
Register for free
Reserve your spot on Eventbrite in about a minute. Registration helps us plan the room and spare mats.
Show up and breathe
Bring a mat, water and, if you can, a food donation. Arrive 15 minutes early, roll out and enjoy the class.
Partner with Free Yoga Day: host a free yoga event in your city
Every Free Yoga Day is co-hosted with a local organization. Partners so far include Calgary Food Bank and Signal Hill Community Association in Calgary, and Edmonton's Food Bank in Edmonton. We are looking for partners in Alberta and across Canada for 2026 and 2027.
Who we partner with
Food banks and charities that want a donation drive with a wellness angle, community associations and leagues with a hall or gym to fill, libraries, recreation centres, wellness studios, employers and student groups. If your organization serves a neighbourhood, we can bring a free yoga class to it.
What a partner provides
A venue for two to three hours (a gym, hall or studio for 40 to 100 mats works well), help spreading the word to your community, and, for charity partners, a cause that participants can support with a donation on the day.
What Vipassana.ca provides
Certified yoga and meditation instructors, the full class program (yoga, guided meditation, pranayama and sound healing), free Eventbrite registration, event design and social media promotion, spare mats, and a photo report after the event. There is no cost to the partner or to participants.
To co-host a Free Yoga Day, email us with your city, organization and a possible venue. We usually confirm a date within two weeks.
Partner with usFrequently asked questions
Is Free Yoga Day really free?
Yes. Every session is free to attend. Eventbrite registration only helps us plan the room and spare mats. Some events support a local charity partner, and donations are welcome but never required.
Where can I find free yoga classes near me in Calgary or Edmonton?
Free Yoga Day runs several times a year in both cities. The next session is on October 25, 2026 at Signal Hill Community Association, 489 Sienna Park Dr SW, Calgary. Upcoming Edmonton dates are posted on this page as soon as they are confirmed.
Do I need yoga experience to join?
No. Sessions are designed for all levels, including complete beginners. Instructors offer modifications for every pose, and you can rest at any time.
Does Free Yoga Day include meditation?
Yes. Every session includes a guided meditation rooted in the Vipassana tradition, and most editions add pranayama (breathing practice) and a sound bath. It is a good starting point if you want to try meditation in a group setting without paying for a course.
What should I bring?
A yoga mat, water and comfortable clothing. For the Calgary event on October 25, a non-perishable food donation for Calgary Food Bank is welcome but optional. A limited number of spare mats are available on site.
Is Free Yoga Day suitable for seniors and kids?
Yes. Gentle sequences and chair-friendly options make the session accessible for seniors, and children are welcome with a guardian.
Who organizes Free Yoga Day?
Vipassana.ca, a yoga and meditation community based in Alberta, together with a local partner for each event. Partners so far include Calgary Food Bank, Signal Hill Community Association and Edmonton's Food Bank.
Can my organization partner with Free Yoga Day?
Yes. Each event is co-hosted with a local partner such as a food bank, community association or wellness organization. Email us with your city and a possible venue.
Roll out your mat with us on October 25
Free Yoga & Meditation Day × Calgary Food Bank. Sunday, October 25, 2026, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Signal Hill Community Association. Spots are limited by venue capacity, and registration is free.
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