Thebackyardyogini

Thebackyardyogini Yoga for the changing seasons of your life.

Yoga for Aches and PainsThis class is focused on providing some physical relief for the most common achy areas experienc...
04/21/2026

Yoga for Aches and Pains

This class is focused on providing some physical relief for the most common achy areas experienced by women going through perimenopause or menopause.

We will combine gentle stretches with slow movements to primarily target the muscles surrounding the joints. We will also explore some basic strategies you can do at home.

The best part is that we will end the class with a final grounding with the horses, hopefully enjoying the beginning of a sunset.

Easy peasy lemon squeezy 🍋🧘🏻🐴

Wednesday evenings in May (6th, 13th, 20th, 27th)
Time: 6:30-7:30 pm
Cost: $60 total for all 4 classes

Located beside Rockyridge in the NW, 2 min from the Co-op
25013 Township Rd. 254
Calgary, AB
T3R 1A3

Please note that this class is geared towards women experiencing mild discomfort often associated with hormonal changes and does not address injuries.

www.thebackyardyogini.com

Link in bio to register on website or follow Yoga Classes - http://www.thebackyardyogini.com

Healthy Thoughts, Healthier Body-Registered SeriesFor the month of February, I’m changing things up a little..If we are ...
01/17/2026

Healthy Thoughts, Healthier Body-Registered Series

For the month of February, I’m changing things up a little..

If we are catching ourselves having “unhelpful” thoughts, we might be creating dis-ease in our bodies in the form of aches and pains, among other things. On top of it all, one of the “not-so pleasant” symptoms women can experience during the perimenopause and menopause transition is increased feelings of anxiety. It is a scientific fact that these mood changes can be directly linked to drops in hormones as our bodies age. It can be extremely frustrating because it’s not the first thing we might think of as the cause of our discomfort. We start to wonder why, all of a sudden, we are feeling more anxious than usual, even though our real-life stressors haven’t changed enough to justify how we feel. I’ve experienced this firsthand. Luckily, I’ve received tremendous support from my family physician and have also found it helpful to apply strategies recommended by Lee Harris and Dr. Joe Dispenza.

For the hour and 25 minutes we are together, we will engage in stress-relief movement through a variety of asanas and also work towards creating healthier thought habits through various methods. I’m not promising to change your life, but I am promising to walk beside you as we take the first steps towards welcoming a healthier version of ourselves.

Thursdays in February ( 5th, (no class on the 12th), 19th, 26th) from 6:45 PM to 8 PM. This is a series that builds on itself, so it is best to register only if you can make all 3 classes.

Cost: $120 (etransfer info@mariannedisipio.com)

The Little Red Barn of Joy, 25013 Township Rd. 254, Calgary AB T3R 1A2

link in bio or https://thebackyardyogini.com/yoga-classes/

Nidra Before Bed Sundays in NovemberI had the absolute honour to be taught the Yoga Nidra portion of my teacher certific...
10/19/2025

Nidra Before Bed Sundays in November

I had the absolute honour to be taught the Yoga Nidra portion of my teacher certification by Tanis Fishman (www.schoolofsankalpa), now a dear friend. I have attended many Yoga Nidra offerings, and her teachings remain the most powerful for me, resonating deeply on a soul level. My classes will follow the structure Tanis has taught me.

Yoga Nidra is a form of guided meditation also known as “yogic sleep” or “effortless relaxation.” It’s usually practiced lying down with a yoga teacher guiding the session. The goal is for the body to be completely relaxed while the mind is awake and focused inward. During the course of Yoga Nidra, you learn to surf between the states of wakefulness and sleep, where your body finds its natural state of equilibrium (homeostasis) and the breath balances and becomes quiet. Practicing Yoga Nidra can improve sleep and memory, reduce stress and anxiety. (Beverly Davis-Baird, MA, e-RYT200/RYT 500, C-IAYT)

This practice isn’t just about relaxation; it’s a map of awakening. It guides you through the layers of your being and offers the opportunity to transcend unconscious patterns that may have been operating in the background of your life. You will be gently led into states of deep stillness, expanded consciousness, and inner peace—each time, returning to the clarity of your true essence. Yoga Nidra is a practice of remembering. (Tanis Fishman, Mystic Editor and Founder of The School of San Kalpa)

Every Sunday evening in November from 7 pm to 8 pm

Nov 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th

The Little Red Barn of Joy, 25013 Township Road 254, Calgary AB T3R 1A2

Price for the full 5 class series: $85

Drop-in at $25 -must reserve in advance to inquire about space info@mariannedisipio.com

Every year, I get to host a very special social group of young ladies with varied abilities. We got lucky this Saturday ...
10/13/2025

Every year, I get to host a very special social group of young ladies with varied abilities. We got lucky this Saturday before the snow came, and had a great class outside with all the beautiful fall colours and the horses holding space for us. Noble, my Andalusian mare, was literally so excited, and followed me everywhere as I set up. Feeling very grateful to be on this path and to share all my resources through passions that fuel my soul 🧘🏻🐴❤️

Horses and I are ready for a combo class this evening. What a beautiful fall we’ve been having! We get to do it outside ...
09/19/2025

Horses and I are ready for a combo class this evening. What a beautiful fall we’ve been having! We get to do it outside 😉

Drop-in sometime 😉🐴🧘🏻❤️

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I’m no Gillian Michaels or Tracy Anderson, but I do OK for 51! And I want to share it with you (because it’s boring to w...
09/05/2025

I’m no Gillian Michaels or Tracy Anderson, but I do OK for 51! And I want to share it with you (because it’s boring to work out alone!) It’s MY method and it combines yoga, Pilates, and a bit of strength training! It’s definitely never boring, and I hope will challenge you, but at the same time, I don’t want you feeling intimidated because going at your own pace is a must. I think I’ve worked hard enough to create an accepting community if not anything else! We’re here to move through it together!

These classes are Thursdays from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM on September 18, 25th, October 2, ninth, 16th, 23rd, and 30th.

Cost is $126 for all 7 classes, or you can do a drop in at $25 per class however, you must email in advance to make sure there is space or reserve in advance if you know which dates you can make.

You can read more about it at www.thebackyardyogini.com

Email Marianne directly to register info@mariannedisipio.com

I swear my mare Noble is magical ✨ As a matter of fact, this photo was taken yesterday. She’s actually smiling in it. Sh...
09/05/2025

I swear my mare Noble is magical ✨ As a matter of fact, this photo was taken yesterday. She’s actually smiling in it. She wanted to join up with the young moose in my yard. To be honest with you, I think the young moose also wanted to play with her. It was one of the most peaceful encounters I’ve ever witnessed. Noble connects to all spirits. For this offering, she came to me in a dream...

Starting in October, Noble and her two herd mates, Will and Justin, are inviting you to join them in some personal reflection time. It is a guided series happening on Sundays from 1 to 2 PM, and despite being in a group, you will be immersed in a personal experience. At this time, it is important for us to remove ourselves from the energy of the collective in order to hear our own intuition. There’s a universal shift asking that we forge a new path together at our highest vibration!

This is the perfect offering for individuals needing to gain a new perspective on a straightforward issue or needing to reframe a more difficult situation requiring a profound shift in consciousness. Only you will know what you are hoping to get clarity around, so you can move forward with joy. The Horses and I will help you 😉🐴❤️

As this is a type of meditation, I am offering it to my Yoga community!

To read more about it visit www.thebackyardyogini.com

Cost: $125 four the four Sundays in October from one to 2 PM

Address: 25013 Township Rd. 254, Calgary Alberta, T3R 1A2. The property is located off of 12 mile Coulee Road, one minute from the Rocky Ridge Coop.

To register, email Marianne directly:
info@mariannedisipio.com

We need your help! My dear Yoga community, do you have any gently used fiction books that you are willing to donate? I a...
07/22/2025

We need your help! My dear Yoga community, do you have any gently used fiction books that you are willing to donate? I am launching a day program for young adults with special needs , which of course will include yoga and horses, but it will also include a fun community book exchange! We are hoping for the doors to open in September! We are in the process of getting everything organized! We are only accepting fiction at the current time. There will be a clearly marked plastic bin with a lid placed outside the gate doors of the property for you to leave your donations!

Please drop off anytime at the following address:

25013 Township Road 254
Calgary AB
T3R 1A2

Stay tuned for our opening date!

#уус

Are you home on Wednesday mornings? I’m trying something new… and I’ve only got one spot left! I’m putting my own spin o...
05/14/2025

Are you home on Wednesday mornings? I’m trying something new… and I’ve only got one spot left! I’m putting my own spin on the traditional 26 poses, but instead of a hot room, we’re going to be practising on my yoga deck with a beautiful view of the horses! Have you met my mare Noble? She’s a beauty . Only $48 for four Wednesday mornings from May 28 to June 18, 8:45 AM to 10:45 AM! Must register in advance! Email directly if you are interested in info@mariannedisipio.com

On a lighter note, I don’t know about you, but it feels like it’s time for a mindset reset. For me, this always requires...
04/10/2025

On a lighter note, I don’t know about you, but it feels like it’s time for a mindset reset. For me, this always requires a reigniting of my inner fire, as my physical discipline alone only gets me so far. My secret formula has always been to share the process within the safe container of a like-minded community of women going through similar life transitions. The spirit of reframing difficulties and sharing encouragement is contagious! In my opinion, it often allows for small aha moments that gets the momentum going. 

Join me for a few Sunday mornings for a slow-paced movement practice designed to just get you back into the swing of things, move some stale energy out of the body, and reset your thought patterns. 

I’ve only got one spot left already!

Every Sunday morning from April 27th-May 25th from 9:30 am-10:30 am. 
*There WILL be a special class on Mother’s Day, so please keep this in mind when you register. Whether you are a mom or not, we will honour your stage in life, may it be maiden, nurturer, or crone. 
 
The cost to register for all 5 Sundays is $50 ($10/class). Drop-ins are $20/class. Register directly at info@mariannedisipio.com.
 
www.thebackyardyogini.com

It is with a fragile heart that I would like to share with you that my sweet Welsh Pony Chance (registered name, Here Co...
04/10/2025

It is with a fragile heart that I would like to share with you that my sweet Welsh Pony Chance (registered name, Here Comes the Sun), left this Earth for the big wide open field in the sky, this February, a day after my birthday. It took me this long to announce it because the loss has been so huge.

Unfortunately, Chance succumbed to complications from his progressive metabolic disorder, and there was nothing we could have done. He died peacefully surrounded by both his human and equine families, and literally left with a smile on his face, and love in his heart. I know it was his time, even though I wish he could’ve stayed with us forever. Now he’s joined his partner in crime, Gailen 🐴❤️

To have known Chance, is to have loved Chance. He had a full life and made an incredible difference in so many children’s lives. He was actually the horse who gently “alerted” us that my daughter was experiencing seizure activity. He played a paramount role in our lives. He was my family.

Chance also enjoyed entertaining my yoga clients during warm summer evenings as we practiced on the deck. His happy-go-lucky demeanour was always so delightful. Now, every time we see golden sun rays piercing through the trees when practice outside this summer, we will think of his beautiful blonde mane.

Chance has sent us many signs already, and the herd is now doing well. ❤️🐴

RIp little buddy. I still call out your name with the rest of the herd when I forget sometimes, and in the morning when I put out the grain, I always think of you xoxo


It gets dark earlier now and the last thing you probably want to do is exercise...Did you know that many of us experienc...
11/02/2024

It gets dark earlier now and the last thing you probably want to do is exercise...

Did you know that many of us experience a drop in our mood in the fall? Less sunlight is definitely a factor, but we also tend to go sedentary at this time of year. Many of us are releasing and letting go, but there’s an optimal way to do it.

Studies show multiple benefits to ridding the body of the day’s accumulated tension and stress by increasing our heart rate and doing strength-building activities. The end of the day is a perfect reset time for the body and brain before bed.

Join me in a 45-minute powerful yoga flow class for part of November and the beginning of December. All levels are welcome as long as you go at your own pace and meet yourself where you are. Breaks are always encouraged as you progress towards increasing your power. It is all part of the process!

Listen to me…YOU CAN MOVE MOUNTAINS! Let’s do it together! It’s always way more fun!

Dates: Thursday evenings November, 14th, 21st, 28th , December 5th, and 12th from 6:30 pm-7:15 pm.

This class is only 45 min as we aim to give 100% for a good 30 min.

Location: The Little Red Barn of Joy studio on location at 25013 Township Rd 254, Calgary AB, T3R 1A2.

Cost: $45 for all 5 classes ($9/class) or $22 drop-in

Must register in advance and email info@mariannedisipio.com to see if there’s space if you want to drop in.

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25013 Township Road 254
Calgary, AB
T3R1A2

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+14038280242

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Marianne Disipio is The Backyard Yogini!

On top of being a registered certified and insured Yoga Instructor with the Canadian Yoga Alliance, Marianne is also a Wellness Therapist, and does Equine Therapy! In fact, her classes are done in front of the horse paddocks! What a view!

Marianne has dedicated her career in helping others find inner calm through challenging life circumstances. She calls it learning to find comfort in the discomfort.

Yoga has been one of the most effective ways to do this for herself in her own life, and so she wants to share this teaching with you! Although yoga is mostly valued for its’ physical benefits, what it can do for your life on a soul level will blow you away!

If it’s not transformational, it’s not really yoga!