Took an advanced pilates class here and it was amazing! The instructor, the vibe of the studio…read more. everything.

Wow! All I gotta say is, Wow!…read more I have never been to a Yoga studio like this one since moving to Canada. First off, this studio is literally in the same strip mall as my daughter's dance studio - Um, yeah... Why did I not go here last year rather than sitting on a couch for 2 hours every week? So let's get the cons out of the way - It's located on the 2nd floor and there isn't a washroom in the Yoga studio but there is one in the hallway you can access with a key. It's a nice washroom and there is nothing wrong with it but I would just rather prefer a washroom inside the Yoga studio itself. Okay, on with the AWESOMEness! When you walk in the door, it's like you are walking into an beautiful and bright Indian inspired oasis with gorgeous fabrics and silks draped from the ceiling, brightly coloured walls, comfy couches and chairs and a beaded curtain leading to chagne rooms. I don't think I've ever walked in without being warmly greeted by at least one person if not two or three. There is a Sun room (hot and warm) and a Moon room (room temperature), They offer classes ranging from hot ( flow, yin, etc.) to relaxation to Hiit (yoga and interval) and many more that I haven't even tried yet. Their website breaks down each style of class offered: http://www.lahariyoga.ca/classes-description/ So far, I've gone to three of the Blissology series by instructor Michellene Kandert and have fallen madly in love with her style. First off, she's hillarious and sometimes makes us dance - yep, dance (especially on Friday night Happy Hour). She is real, supportive, and empowering - pretty much all you could ever ask for from a yoga instructor or human being! After yoga classes, you can sit and enjoy fruit/herb infused water, tea, coffee and snacks at their kitchen bar or lounge in their comfy couches in the "Om Kitchen & Lounge." If you go to a Happy Hour Friday class, there is literally a mini potluck afterwards and wine. Yep, that's right. Yoga followed by wine and treats! Does life get better than this? Me thinks not! Lahari also offers Men's only classes on their schedule (way cool) and kiddo classes as well. Definitely check out their website and live schedule to see what is coming up and give them a try! Your first class is always free - You have nothing to lose and everything to gain! Prices are comparable with all other Yoga studios in town with drop in at $10 or a punch pass of 10 classes currently for $90. They also offer monthly, three months, and yearly memberships which are the way to go if you practice 2 or more times per week! I really can't say enough great things about this place and look forward to continuing to explore this studio and the instructors here! http://www.lahariyoga.ca/

Two years later and Soul Fitness Mind Body Studios continues to be my home away from home…read more From hot yin classes to restorative reiki classes - there is no studio with more options or more caring staff. Schedules get updated every season and the fabulous owner, Lisa, is constantly evolving her studio to include new and innovative methods. A new one this past year is the Karuna yoga class. Karuna is sanskrit for compassion. This class is my absolute fave (well, maybe after Reiki Yoga with Tammy!). The Karuna class utilizes nubby massage balls to help release tight and sore muscles and work into he fascia. It's all about listening to your body and having compassion for yourself and your yoga practice. Soul Fitness offers drop in classes, unlimited passes, and 50 class punchcards that can be shared within a family or corporation. Also - props to the hot tea from The Tea Place which changes up everyday :-) I was there yesterday and I'll be back tonight because it is that good!

This was my first visit to Soul Fitness and my first time attending a yoga class. Lisa was very…read moreknowledgeable and attended the class with me to ensure that I was able to do the exercises. She adjusted my poses to keep me balanced and also provided chairs to lean on when doing the crossover poses (I have balance issues and yoga was recommended to help improve my balance by my physiotherapist). The instructor of the class also demonstrated different poses to accommodate the needs of all the students. I was so impressed with the studio and the class that I immediately purchased an unlimited two week pass. Lisa provided me with a class schedule which had classes almost every day that I could attend. I would highly recommend Soul Fitness. Lisa and the instructors were very accommodating to my needs.

I've been coming here for massages for the last 2 years. I'm very happy with my masseuse Shauna…read moreand the staff at the counter checking me in. The massage rooms are cozy and relaxing and clean. I also like the clothing that is sold here. They also offer jewelry, lotions, oils, yoga equipment and clothes. Some morning the bakery bread makes the lobby of Wellness Within smell like fresh baked bread too. You can always wander into the Enjoy Centre from Wellness and explore the rest of the place.

Time to get stretchy St. Albert and friends! With the restrictions easing and in person classes…read moreopening up it was great to be able to get to Wellness Within for my first Hatha class in a long time. The studio was super clean, and they have personal washrooms/ change rooms to use. A lot of the things were cordon off like the bolsters ect but I am sure once able to do so these items will be able to use. The class was nice and felt very personal. They also offer spin classes and Barre so there is something for everyone but I haven't personally tried those out... yet.

I'll be the 1st to admit I know nothing about gyms, my lack of exercising has severely limited my…read moreknowledge in this area (I'll see how educated I am after #yelpfitclub this year), however I do know this space is beautiful! Huge windows allow a ton of light in, FREE lockers, a couple of change rooms, tufted ottomans to sit on while changing out of your barre socks if you want cute bathroom, cozy little reception/retail area and the actual studio is all mirrored with the barre's of course. I was impressed by how pretty an exercise space could be, probably to fool you into thinking the workout would be sweet and easy! I have been to this location for Barre Basics only so far and although you are only moving in 1 inch increments, it's hard work and for sure left me shaking, which apparently is the goal. I could feel areas which hadn't been used for years after my session, it was obvious that with regular attendance you could achieve great tone in your muscles. The instructors I have had have been very clear with their directions and go around the room checking and correcting postures of the attendees if necessary. The equipment necessary is limited and provided so other than needing to purchase the special socks it's fairly economical. The music is current and at a nice level during the hour, also the lighting has been adjusted when we have moved into the stretching portion of the sequence. There is a scanner to check yourself in if you have purchased a package of sessions, but if you are running late the staff will check in for you which is a nice added touch of service. There is also a water fountain if you have forgot your water bottle or need to fill it up when you get there. Ample free parking as well! I'm in this for a 20 pack of sessions, hopefully I make it out alive ;)

I wish I'd found Ashtanga 20 years ago. Or maybe not, could have wrecked myself in youthful…read morefoolishness. Like a martial art, ashtanga yoga is not just a physical discipline, it's about learning restraint, mental discipline and respect for both the body's abilities and its limitations. Zero gimmicks, zero props. Just you, the mat, and your breath. Shala is like a Co-Op, a more true to nature yoga centre versus a studio. Yoga is more a life-style or a daily practice to many practitioners who attend or lead in Shala, and thus the overall focus is self-led / Mysore style. Newcomers are welcomed and there are frequently beginner/refresher sessions on offer. Lead Yogi Kellie is the real deal, still travelling to Mysore to refresh her own practice, and sometimes hosting yogis from abroad for special sessions. There are also led classes, mostly ashtanga based but other options are available. As an older, creakier person I love the Ashtanga Lite on Wednesday and the Hatha class. The latter is legit, the facilitator is someone who grew up with a daily practice, which is refreshing. So often hatha is just rando stretching with a few traditional poses thrown in at yoga studios these days. As a yoga "home", classes at Shala are comparatively inexpensive. One can buy passes at a "pay what you can" rate, as low as $12/class. One of the drawbacks to this model is sadly not unexpected, but a reality nonetheless. Cleanliness is lacking. This yoga home is warm and inviting but the floors are not swept between classes. This drives me crazy. Nothing is worse than gravel on your yoga mat. The cloths used for wiping down mats are malodorous, like they sat wet in a cupboard somewhere. It's just a little unnecessarily ghetto, given the effort taken to make this historic building space comfortable. The other drawback is cancelled classes and late starts. I feel this is offset by instructor kindness, time flexibility (no rush to vacate ASAP), and understanding if one can't make a prebooked class. If you're an Ashtangi, or even contemplative, I'd highly recommend joining the Shala community to deepen your practice. I learned so much in just a few months here that my other yoga instructor commented on the noticeable improvements in my practice. Challenging to be sure, but so worth it.

Yelp has the address of this studio wrong! The correct address is 10018 105 St NW. Gold door at the…read moreback of the building. I love this place, and the people who run it. I've done lots of yoga in many of studios, and I have never learned as much as I have in the month I've been attending here. They have led classes (from restorative through the a**-kicking lunch-hour 3-count Ashtanga class). They also convinced me to try Mysore-style class after years of me being too scared, and it turns out I LOVE it: in Mysore style, you are given a sequence of positions to do at your own speed, and the teachers watch you and help you tweak each position for your body, so you're NEVER lost, you always know what muscles to use in what way, you can move at whatever speed works for you, and if you're not sure about something you can just ask the teacher. Mysore has made me and my practice way stronger than I ever thought possible. This place is super down-to-earth and not trying to sell you beauty products, just teach you the best yoga for you and your body. It's the best.

It was paid for 2 months of membership. The first payment is July 8, the second is August 8. On…read moreAugust 9, I called to cancel the membership. Canceled. At the same time, they canceled my opportunity to visit club until September 8 . Although the payment was made!! and before September 8, I have the right to use the club

Juan Nel was my trainer for an 8-week kickstart to 2023. his depth of experience bringing mature…read moreathletes past their goals was clear. Even more importantly, the transformation on the inside, good habits instilled, long term strategy, improved approach to the gym, all of these even bigger than my rippling biceps. can't recommend Juan highly enough for anyone hoping to get the most out of their time working out.

So disappointed in Yogalife. Changing their clients membership terms, only to benefit themselves…read moreand reap the profits. I reached out to them and I thought they were going to right what they did, but the communication has ended from their end. This is a greedy company doing shady business.

When I first came to Yogalife, I was a little disappointed in not being oriented to the studio. I…read morefollowed people blindly, because I didn't know which studio (they have 2) to go into for my class. I still have no idea how their points system works. The studio and locker area is very clean. They clean the floors after classes, and they mark the floors as to where people should leave their mats. I feel like they could space their mats a little better. It's obvious they want to pack in as many people as they can, but if you're ever in the back row, you're very close to the wall. I like the variety of instructors and classes available. I also like how they have classes throughout the day. Some instructors are definitely more challenging than others. I wish their instructors would either do the poses along with you up front (which some do), or walk around the studio correcting postures (only a few do). I was kind of disappointed that they changed their introductory promo just after I had finished my one month trail to include a buy 2 month get 1 free special if you attend more than 12 classes in your first month. Showers available. Ample free parking in the Namao centre parking lot.

Absolutely wonderful instructors. They take their time to ensure your comfortable. If your having…read moreissues with a movement they show you a modification. Great for people with pain and mobility issues.

Above average yoga is a fantastic studio. The atmosphere is lovely and the instructors are all very…read morekind and are well versed in how to work with people of varying skill levels and abilities. The classes tend to be smaller (perhaps due to room size) which is really nice because that means you can get more individualized support if need be. Highly recommend!