Broadview Hot Yoga located along Queen St. E. near Carroll St. is BHY's (Beaches Hot Yoga) second location. Although the fitness facility officially opens on Nov 29th, they were offering free classes the week prior to new and existing members. BHY's first location is is in the beaches further east along Queen St. E. This studio offers hot yoga, hot hiit, ignited 45 (barre and pilates based), yin yoga, as well as cold plunge services in a tranquil space.
I was able to recently attend a free Ignited 45 class at Broadview Hot Yoga on a Friday at noon. Since I was new to the studio, I wasn't sure what to expect, however, the place felt welcoming and inclusive.
Upon entering, you are required to take off your shoes at the entrance as the entire space is shoe free. There are also hooks near the entrance to hang your coats as well. Checking in at the front desk you can rent mats and towels for $3 if you don't have your own. The hot room is located behind the front desk where there are 2 entrances. The doors to the hot room are open prior to class (even 30 min before) where you can set up your mat and towel. I believe the capacity of the hot room is 32 participants.
The studio also has male/female separated washrooms where there are showers, toilets, lockers, and a changing area inside. There is also another space where there are showers/changerooms which are gender-neutral. They also have a water station for you to refill your water bottle. Nearing the back of the studio there are 2 cold plunge tubs which you are able to use after class. At the very back of the studio there is also another room where classes or trainings take place. Throughout the space there are lockers as well as cubbies to put your personal belongings.
The Ignited 45 class I took took place in the hot room. The room is decently sized but it can get tight in there with 32 people inside (just watch your neighbours while doing certain moves!). The class is low impact while being based on barre and pilates principles where a number of moves are done a number of times. The instructor verbally cues and shows you how to do each exercise if you are unclear what to do. If it is your first time or if you are new to working out it is likely better to be at the front of the room so that you can see the instructor. The room does get quite hot as you move through each exercise and you will likely be dripping in sweat at the end. You are encouraged to take water breaks or breaks in general if you feel that the heat is too much for you.
The workout definitely worked up a sweat! It was a good low impact workout to offset my high intensity workout days. Afterwards, I changed in the changeroom as well as freshened up.
During my time at BHY I never felt that the space as too crowded. The space and studio felt welcoming and inclusive where you weren't judged. There were people of all shapes and sizes doing the class and it was okay if you wanted to take a break during class.
Overall, a great workout studio specializing in yoga, hot hiit, yin yoga, as well as barre/pilates based workouts! The cold plunge service is also an added bonus as well. A great addition to the Riverside neighbourhood! read more