Studio Timeline
1996
Val sees the growing demand for yoga as an alternative therapy. Calgary’s first commercial studio opens on 14th St. SW. Guest of honor Lillias Folan
1996
Yoga Studio gives birth to Yoga Studio College of Canada (YSC)
1996
YSC launches Teacher Training Program. First sign up is Christine Wushke.
1996
Hosts Fr. Joe Pereira of India, becoming a 30 year tradition. Forms Kripa Foundation Charity in support of Yoga for AIDS
1998
Hosts Dr. Karandikar of Pune, India for Yoga Therapy trainings
1999
YSC continues featuring Canada’s own - Dr. Bruce Carruthers, Shirley French, Dr. Bruce Carruthers, Margot Kitchen in addition to our American friends Judith Lasater, David Swenson, Aadil Palkihavala, Nischala Devi and more
1999
Graduate Rockne White opens Yoga Passage 11th Ave. Calgary. Graduates begin to open studios across Canada.
2000
Yoga Studio opens second location at Crowchild Tr. N. Calgary.
2000
YSC expands faculty: Anne Douglas, Susie Hately, Lynn Fraser, Trish Robbins and more
2005
YSC welcomes Pandit Dabral from Minneapolis as he sets up Himalayan Meditation Centre and joins YSC faculty
2006
Yoga Studio College assists grad Moira Nicholson in establishing yoga as high school credit in Alberta
2006
YSC launches retreats in Molokai, Hawaii
2007
SC provides grads for new Wellspring Cancer Centre.
2009
Yoga Studio opens third studio at 1829 Ranchlands Blvd. Keeping tradition and owned by graduate Jodie Hansen
2014
Gold Therapy Teacher Training program launches to meet demand for yoga for chronic ailments
2021
OM CANADA is published, highlighting Canadian pioneers and creating a network.
2021
YSC opens in Richmond B.C. during pandemic
2025
YSC Gold Therapy program expands collaboration with One Yoga and various cities in Poland.
2026
YSC incorporates Canadian Yoga Alliance, a national registry credentialing teachers
2026
Plans to set up Yoga Therapy trainings in Ukraine
