The Shambhala Center is a great spot for anyone looking to explore and expand upon their spiritual…read moreside. The Center offers educational programs, a sense of community and welcoming approach to anyone curious enough to visit. Many of the people working here are volunteers with a lifestyle to genuinely parallel with the Center's offerings. Courses, workshops, lectures and retreats on different elements of Buddhism and spirituality are offered, and its always approached with an open mind-- there is no force-feeding of beliefs here. East meets West-- our culture continues to integrate traditional Eastern techniques into the daily routine. Shambala is simply a platform to further delve into such curiosities. Besides a common ground for Halifax's Buddhist community, the center welcomes all walks of life. Its very open minded. Try the free meditation class on Wednesday. Or check out their website for upcoming seminars and workshops. The Shambhala Center allows for new explorations and an open platform for spiritual inquires.

Tucked away in the corner of an otherwise bland strip mall, Shanti Yoga has breathed a whole new…read morelife into the former Woodlawn Road Library space. With gorgeous hardwood floors and a distinctly zen decor from the moment you reach the front doors, Shanti let's you escape the stress and pressure of the daily grind in a clean, welcoming and friendly environment. My partner and I had never done yoga before but we were drawn in by the $40 introduction fee for a month of unlimited classes. While our first class during their opening week was insanely busy (clearly we weren't the only ones eager to take advantage of such an awesome deal), we found future visits to be much more calm with about 20 people per class (8-9pm slot) instead of the initial 60. If prefer a smaller group, try the 90 minute class on the weekends where you're usually one of 10-15. What makes this studio work for me is that you don't need to commit. You can buy pay-as-you-go passes or simply charge up your account for whenever you feel the urge to get centered. With most of their classes all catering to any skill or experience level, there's no signing up for 12-week courses, and no need to change your schedule to accommodate a certain class. There's no 'missing a class' and no fussing around if life just gets too hectic some weeks - although most would likely argue that's EXACTLY when you should be going! Without having a wide range of yoga experiences, I found each instructor to be extremely welcoming and insightful as they guide the full class while also ensuring one-on-one attention to make sure you handle the poses safely. Having trouble with a certain portion of the class? Chat with the instructor after to figure out what you can work on in the future! My biggest tip? Don't be afraid of the 90-minute class. While the 60-minutes are usually enough for me, the longer class actually goes at a very reasonable pace that feels even more rewarding without making you want to die three-quarters of the way through. Give it a try and be sure to drink TONS of water before and after.

Shout out to all yogis out there! Yoga is definitely an expensive exercise option but it's become…read moresuch a popular hobby, and my personal favourite form of strength building, that more and more yoga studios are popping up everywhere. I've tried out a fair few yoga studios in the Halifax/Dartmouth area and so far, this is my favourite place. 1) Reasonably priced I've compared intro months, I've DONE the intro months, I've looked at Groupons, and monthly memberships... and Shanti is definitely easy on the wallet. The intro month is $30 was the cheapest I saw anywhere. The monthly membership's are $20 less than most places. 2) Beautiful Layout The spaces are spacious and almost luxurious. The woman's room is complete with lockers, showers (which are HUGE, included in the price, have soap and shelves to place your stuff), filtered water, bathrooms, towels, hair dryer... 3) Breathing space I don't know how best to explain this but if you've ever done hot yoga, you can probably relate to the stuffy feeling you get by breathing in the hot air. When I'm Shanti, I feel like I can breathe without loosing oxygen molecules. 4) Push yourself I can't stress this enough. What I absolutely love about this place is that the teachers WANT you to try new things, they give you alternatives to easier poses for more advanced yogis and if you're a beginner, they are welcoming to that to. When I went to other yoga places, I felt like the teachers don't want anyone to go out of the perfectly laid sequence they have even if it means creating to depths. I've been doing yoga for 2 years now, so I like to challenge myself and do harder poses. Shanti encourages this! 5) Eco-friendly This probably isn't a selling feature for most but shanti seems to pride itself on not creating environmental waste. There's no paper forms, everything is reusable and the bathrooms have towels (not paper napkins). Makes you feel a bit better about yourself =) This is going to be my yoga place for the next while! =)

Since there are no reviews yet for Therapeutic Approach Yoga Studio I feel much obliged to share my…read moreexperiences. This is a fantastic place to practice! I went to a class at this studio for the first time about two years ago, and this summer bought an unlimited pass and practiced daily. I am currently enrolled in their Yoga Teacher Training program, and have nothing but good things to say about all of the wonderful people who work and train here. If you're thinking about doing your teacher training in Halifax, I recommend their weekends-program. It spans about 9/10 months and gives you a lot of time to practice teaching while going through the course. Mike, Maxine and Leslie focus a great deal of time on proper alignment and anatomy education, which is essential if you're going to be a safe teacher. The studio's focus is Hatha flow yoga; as well many of the teachers also implement principles from the Baptiste tradition. There is a weekly mediation class, as well as a couple of classes dedicated to the Ashtanga tradition. You will also find family yoga, yoga-dance and prenatal classes. The studio has been around for quite some time and you will find regulars and newbies alike attending classes. I recommend giving this studio a whirl. It is a very comfortable and inviting place to further your practice.

Really enjoyed this place friendly staff helpful and would recommend for beginners to advanced…read moreI would go again I think the chit card for classes is a good idea try a basic class