About

Mission

Soul Connexion’s mission is to inspire growth.

Everything we do at Soul Connexion is focused on our students and their growth. We format our classes to maximize the body’s natural ability to transform. We believe strongly in the mind-body connection and tailor each program with that in mind. Each of our instructors are hand selected for their passionate teaching style and expertise. Through a variety of classes and teaching techniques, we provide each individual with the perfect environment to feel inspired, confident and welcome.

At Soul Connexion, our aim is to make fitness fun! Our classes appeal to individuals of all ages, skill levels and interests. Classes include popular styles of dance, yoga, and fitness programs. In addition, we offer a variety of workshops, personal training, nutritional consulting, and personal coaching.

Our team strongly believes in the importance of experiencing life balance. We understand the challenges of daily life and have created an environment that supports individuals and families alike. Parents and children can enjoy a class at the same time. Morning child care classes are available for Moms, making it easier to allocate time for fitness while maintaining a busy schedule.

Our new facility is located in Calgary’s North West in the new Creekside Shopping Centre just off Beddington Trail North on Symons Valley Road. Our environment is spacious, modern and comfortable and features four spacious studios, a snack bar and a clothing boutique. We have a full change room including showers and lockers. Parking is plentiful and free of charge.

Studio

Our brand new facility is located in the new Creekside Shopping Centre, which serves over five communities in North West Calgary. Our environment is spacious, modern and comfortable and features four spacious studios and a clothing boutique. Our studio space of 4600 square feet has fully sprung floors, professional sound systems, ballet barres and full length mirrors providing an exceptional environment to learn in.

Founder

Cara Poppitt founded Soul Connexion after decades of studying dance and several years as a professional dancer traveling the world as a performer and choreographer. For the past decade, Cara has been training dancers and teaching dance fitness. In 2004 , Cara founded the award winning dance company, Beat It Dance, which is still growing successfully today. Cara has extensive experience in the fitness industry with expertise in dance, yoga fusion and aerobics. She understands the psychology of fitness and focuses on the importance of finding a connection with the mind and body.  Cara is deeply passionate about personal growth in all areas of life and currently sits on the Board for Advancing Canadian Entrepreneurship at the U of C, her alma mater, where she holds a BCom and BA in Psychology. In addition to other awards as a student and business leader, Cara recieved the CIBC Western Canadian student Entrepreneur of the year award in 2005 and recently received the Global Woman of Vision Award in October of 2009 for arts and culture. Cara Poppitt continues to be recognized for her positive contribution in the city of Calgary and is dedicated to inspiring growth both individually and community wide.