Welcome to the Essential Yoga Studio...

Flexibility, Strength and Balance for Mind & Body-we work toward these fundamental goals of yoga in each class.  Come and enjoy our small class sizes and individual attention.  We work with all styles of yoga to promote individual wellness.  So at what ever level of yogi you are, we give you postures that are going to benefit you in a safe environment.

We offer a wide range of choice from  the more physically challenging Ashtanga style to mellow Yin class or somewhere in between.  Achieve the benefits of yoga practice and renew your vibrancy.  Classes are offered from early morning until evening so its easy to find a time that fits your schedule.  We also invite you to try a specialized class such as Yoga for Backs, Pre & Postnatal , Yoga for Guys, Beginner Classes, etc

Now offering Ayurvedic Massage at the studio.  Relax and heal with therapeutic massage based on your body type. Together, we analyze your dosha and create a personalized massage oil designed to relax or stimulate your energy levels.  Ayurvedic massage works on all the systems in the body: muscular release of tension, digestive problems, lymphatic drainage and more.

Essential Yoga Studio also offers Yoga Teacher Training Intensives.  Become certified by the Yoga Alliance in a way that is convenient for you.   Join us in Fernie for two 10-day Intensives, plus additional outside work and create a new path for yourself. Click on Teacher Training Program to learn more about our 200-hour training program starting this fall. 

Back Bending Clinic Coming up this September.  Join us for Five days and learn more about the proper alignment for backbends.  Go deeper into postures and learn how to release, physically and mentally, in order to progress.  From September 15th-19th from 4-6PM each day.  $25 per class or $100 for the week.  This is a great class for any level.

Ashtanga Yoga for Beginners- Coming up September 9th. Become more flexible mentally and physically through the tools of yoga.  Gain upper body strength, become more flexible with our Beginner Yoga course.  Tuesdays from 7-8pm.  Five weeks of class for $50

Prenatal yoga-Provides a safe and supportive environment for pregnant women to come together – sharing in a practice designed to promote optimal health and wellness for both mom and growing baby. On going through Mid-September.  Wednesdays at 5:30.  DROP-IN $12