How is SUN YOGA different from other yoga studios?
At SUN YOGA, we believe that Asanas and Pranayama are not the end. They are the means to still the mind, turn inwards, and connect to your inner Self.
Swami Sivananda said, that they are only steps which help aspirants to ascend the spiritual ladder and to remove the tamasic and rajasic nature of the body and mind. They ultimately help the practitioner to sit for meditation. Hatha Yoga is not just a physical process for maintaining good health. It enables you to tap the infinite power lying latent within you.
It is our goal to teach all 4 aspects of yoga:
Raja Yoga- through Asana, Pranayama and Meditation classes- with the goal to prepare the physical body to sit for meditation.
Bhakti Yoga- through Satsang and Kirtan events, and by pure devotion in the way we teach every class.
Karma Yoga- through free classes, and charity events. Free online classes were offered twice a day, every day for one whole year during Covid!
Jnana Yoga- through Vedanta lectures, Yoga philosophy workshops and Meditation classes. Every class starts with a few minutes of yogic philosophy to set the tone for rest of the class.
SUN YOGA is Edmonton's premium Traditional Yoga studio. Every class on the schedule has its roots in the traditional teachings. At this studio, yoga has not been modified or watered down. You get a chance to learn and experience authentic yogic teachings.
Our yoga teachers have training from traditional lineages of yoga gurus , and bring to you many years of experience in teaching yoga. They all feel blessed in passing on this knowledge in a simple and selfless manner.
We offer few classes but the learning in each class is complete and profound! Instructors are hand picked after careful analysis of their yoga practice, which helps in maintaining the standards of teaching at SUN YOGA.
SUN YOGA offers instruction for all ages, in small groups (up to 10 students) for beginners and the experienced students. We value quality of instruction more than the number of students.
We offer hands on adjustments in every class, so that you learn every pose correctly and safely.
In every class, option for doing variations of a pose is given to all students. While a beginner or intermediate can do the basic asana/pose, an experienced student can do advance variations of that same pose. Therefore, the need for beginner and/or advanced level classes is not felt by the students. Everyone feels both safe and challenged in our classes!
These are NOT Hot Yoga classes. Asanas are done at room temperature. Classical yoga believes in using the natural body heat which is generated during asanas and breathing, to relax and make the muscles flexible.
