Our Mission

Sara is known for creating a safe, welcoming space for people to practice yoga regardless of ability. Around age 16, she transitioned away from dance to yoga and in 2004 made the leap to take her first yoga teacher training in Calgary and then in 2013 graduated from the Alberta Yoga College before becoming a Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher as well.
Always learning, she is now weaving movement disciplines from outside of the world of yoga, onto the mat. Sara believes there is a yoga practice to suit everyone and loves to create graceful, strong yoga sequences that give her students a sense of inner strength, power and relaxation. She currently teaches a variety of classes specializing in prenatal and postnatal yoga, yoga for seniors and vinyasa flow. She has co-taught in 200-Hour Yoga Alliance Yoga Teacher Trainings and runs her own Yoga Alliance 85-hour Prenatal Teacher Training School.

“Sara is awesome!” – Jacqui Basha

“Sara is a great instructor and very enthusiastic.” – Michale

Curran has taught numerous yoga teacher trainings, workshops and classes for more than 10 years, focusing on meditation and philosophy. He is excited to bring that experience to The Alberta Yoga College.
He began training in north India, absorbing a rich tradition of hatha and raja yoga, emphasizing its power in self inquiry and critical thinking.
He holds an honours degree in political science and philosophy from the University of Victoria, and a certificate in film studies from Vancouver Film School. In 2011, Curran founded Define Yoga School with his wife, Lisa Whitford, designing a 200-hour yoga teacher training curriculum and manual and a 50-hour meditation teacher training curriculum and manual. Curran was director of teaching at Calgary’s Bodhi Tree Yoga Centre, where he provided leadership and mentoring to the teaching staff from 2014-2017. He currently teaches regular drop-in classes at Yoga Santosha in Calgary.

“Curran is absolutely brilliant.” – Connor

“I would have given Curran a 6/5 if it was available.” – Karoline

Cliona is a physical therapist at the largest multidisciplinary pain management centre in North America, where she integrates yoga and Pilates techniques into patients’ treatment plans. She is involved in a pilot research study to examine the benefits of yoga in chronic pain patients.
Cliona also teaches specialty yoga therapy classes to individuals with persistent pain and the general public.
She received her Master of Science in Physical Therapy at the University of Alberta and completed her yoga teacher training with Rob Walker through the Yoga Studio College of Canada.

“Cliona did an awesome job.” – Cori

From corporate engineer to kids’ yoga teacher and trainer, through Ayurveda, habit change and natural plant medicine, yoga has been the golden thread weaving a path of healing, wisdom and compassion through Krista’s life and career.
Krista graduated from Rob’s earlier training program, The Yoga College of Canada, in 2007. She received her YogaKids certification in 2009.
Krista pioneered yoga programs within Calgary schools and led kids yoga teacher training for 10 years before her yogic path led her to weave the wisdom of Yoga and Ayurveda into the lives of many.
Krista currently inspires moms and teachers to live fuller, happier lives and inspires wellness professionals to make a real difference in their world.

“Krista is a lovely presenter and knows her stuff.”- Deana

“Krista is a true natural.” – Cindy

Although Victoria’s yoga journey began 21 years ago it was while volunteering with the MS Society starting in 2004 that she truly came to understand that yoga is for everybody. “You don’t have to be flexible; you just need to be Willing,” she said.
In 2006 she graduated from The Yoga College of Canada in under the guidance of Rob Walker. Victoria has continued teaching yoga and meditation at various studios across Calgary for the last 14 years, with a focus influenced by BKS Iyengar. “I’m forever grateful for what Iyengar yoga has taught me, alignment, precision, strength and dedication.”
In 2014, Victoria became a hypnotherapist and is a member of the National Guild of Hypnotists. Victoria’s deep spiritual belief in infinite universal energy and profound connection with the Divine continues to illuminate and deepen her spiritual path. She holds certifications in Reiki, Gateway Dream Coaching, Numerology, EFT, Yoga Nidra and Tarot.

“Victoria is one of the most calming and insightful people.” – Connor

“Victoria has a great personality and seems to be a natural teacher.” – Stephanie

Kelly has been instructing yoga classes for more than 20 years. His instruction brings care and insight from long experience and extensive knowledge.
“I encourage my students to explore and ask questions, to take an interest in what they learn and apply it to their own practice and lifestyle,” he says. He is a keen observer of bodies and offers variations and modifications to help students develop a safe practice. “My classes are fun. We work hard but don’t take ourselves too seriously.”
Kelly is also a drummer in a local band, performing for charity and corporate events across Calgary. During virtual yoga classes you may often catch Bella and his mini-Schnauzer sleeping in the background.

After graduating from AYC, her immediate popularity and success as a yoga teacher prompted the college to invite her back to motivate and inspire future trainees with a regular presentation on becoming a successful yoga teacher.

She started teaching in a small way even before completing her training with Alberta Yoga College. But that did not last long! Thinking she could quietly teach a few friends in her basement, word quickly spread. Right away her classes overflowed and she had to rent a room at her local community centre to accommodate the demand!

She enjoys teaching All Level Gentle Flow classes, Kids Yoga and also Senior Yoga. “I love everything about yoga. I am happy to have found a practice that strengthens my body, mind and spirit; thankful that I can share this passion and teach others.”

She enjoys interior design, cooking, gardening, reading and spending time with her family and friends. She lives in Calgary with her husband, two daughters and a pug.

“My heart feels happy when I do yoga with you.” -Bentley

“Yoga with Tammy has helped and improved my mental health so much.” – Lisa

“Tammy makes us feel comfortable and confident practicing yoga. She explains all the movements and the benefit. We look forward to our classes every week.” – Sharon

Stephanie began her yoga journey to teaching in 2010 when she injured her knee and found yoga as a means to continue movement while in recovery. Little did she know how much it aided in that recovery at the time!

As an office professional by day and a weekend warrior athlete, she began to truly appreciate the impact yoga has on our minds and bodies. This led to her excelling in yoga training at the Alberta Yoga College and committing to bringing any amount of this nourishing movement practice into people’s lives. Which propelled her to further educate to obtain her 500HR RYT under the training of Jules Mitchell.

Stephanie lives outside the city of Calgary with her husband Navarro and beloved dogs, Frank and Spencer. She is the Owner & Director of Operations at the AYC and also a Co-CEO at a well-known social profit organization in the city of Calgary.

Shanda is a former police officer and graduate of the AYC who went on to specialize in Yoga for Trauma.