Before your first journey

Yes. You do not need to be flexible, or to know how to meditate. The Wednesday Room is for anyone who wants a quieter evening — first-timers, people who have been carrying a long week, and anyone who simply wants to lie down and listen.

Ninety unhurried minutes, Wednesday at 7 p.m.: yin close to the floor, a little breath, then you lie back and the bowls begin. Many guests feel the body grow heavy and quiet; some drift, some stay awake, some feel a lot and some simply feel still. All of that belongs here, and there is no right way to listen.

Wear something loose you can rest in, and bring water. You are welcome to bring your own mat, a blanket, socks, or an eye mask if that helps you feel at home.

Please come 10–15 minutes early, so you have time to find the building, come up to the second floor, and settle before we begin together. Please complete the waiver before you arrive.

Inside The Psychology Group, 227 10 St NW #205, second floor, Kensington, Calgary. There is street parking and several lots nearby; give yourself a little extra time at peak hours.

Please silence your phone and leave it in your bag once we begin, so the room can stay quiet.

Please consult your doctor first — especially in the first trimester, or if you are managing an injury, an acute illness, or a condition such as epilepsy. Tell me when you book or when you arrive, and we will help you find a comfortable way to rest.

The bowls are made of quartz. When they are played, the crystal resonates and holds a clear, sustained tone — a sound you can hear, and often feel as a gentle vibration in the body. You do not have to do anything with it. Just lie back and let the sound move through the room.

We begin with the breath. Research from Stanford, including Andrew Huberman, found that a few minutes a day of slow, exhale-focused breathing — sometimes called a physiological or cyclic sigh — may improve mood and lower a resting breathing rate, a sign the body is settling. A longer exhale may help activate the parasympathetic, or rest-and-digest, side of the nervous system. The later part of the evening, when you lie still and listen, has a similar shape to practices Huberman describes as non-sleep deep rest, or yoga nidra. In an observational study of singing-bowl meditation, people also reported feeling less tense afterward, especially those new to the practice.

No. This is a wellness practice, not medical care, and it does not treat or replace care from your doctor. Research can suggest why many guests leave feeling calmer; it is not a promise of a particular result for you.

A Wednesday evening is $65 + 5% GST. First-time guests can take the Intro Pack, three evenings for $99 + GST. Reserve a Wednesday, or begin with the Intro Pack.

Yes. Class packs are on the Classes page: Intro Pack $99, 5-Class $175, 10-Class $330, and 20-Class $620, all + 5% GST. Every 10 journeys, the 11th is on us. Gift cards start at $65, never expire, and can be redeemed for any of our services. See class packs or give a gift card.

Cancel or reschedule at least 72 hours before your session and you will receive a full credit. Inside 72 hours, a refund or credit is not available.

For first-time guests on the Intro Pack: if you don’t find peace, email yoga@sacredair.ca within 24 hours of your third evening for a full refund. Once per guest.

Yes. A private yin and sound session for one is 90 minutes, $165 + GST, and begins with a complimentary conversation. Write through Contact and I will reply from yoga@sacredair.ca.

A private sound bath for two is 75 minutes, $300 + GST. Yin and sound for two is 90 minutes, $350 + GST. You can enquire on the Couples page.

YUNITY is our corporate wellness offering: yin and sound for teams, in the Kensington studio or at your workplace. A single session is $85 per person; a quarterly series of four is $65 per person, per session; plus 5% GST; minimum 6 guests. The studio can hold up to 20. Begin on the YUNITY page.