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! =)

360Fit is AMAZING!…read more This little gym is in Burnside, which makes it really convenient for me. They've got great hours and there's always a lot of options for classes. Devin and his staff are friendly, fun, and they know what they're doing! 360Fit does personal training but also has some fabulous classes. Now, keep in mind, these are NOT Goodlife classes, people! Don't get me wrong, I do enjoy Goodlife classes, but these are so much more! The classes are small and the instructors are fabulous. You'll really get to know them and work hard. They know how far to push you and will cheer you on the whole way. The positive attitude and welcoming environment make 360Fit an AWESOME place to workout! Check it out - it's seriously the BEST gym in the city!

Purchased a "Group On" for 10 classes to this gym prior to Christmas. Have heard lots about the gym…read moreso thought this was a great time to try it out. After my first 2 classes I knew without a doubt this was for me. I immediately cancelled my Goodlife membership. I have only been there for 5-6 classes and when I walk into the gym its all smiles from the trainers and "Hey Jordan, good to see you again". You can tell all the trainers and staff care about all their members. The classes are hard but the trainers do give options to make sure everyone at all levels of fitness can reach their goals. This is the first time when I am so sore the next day that I am dying to go back for more. If you are looking for a great workout, friendly/helpful staff and convenient location, this is your gym! Try it for yourself. Give them a call! #dontfighttheawesome

Get more bang for your buck ! Workout in your own private gym,one on one with Mathew Benvie (BA…read moreHK,CPTN) and you get exactly what you pay for...results ! Instead of wasting time and money on an expensive personal training package at a big box gym go see this guy ! He will design a routine for you, keep you on task,work you as hard as you can and get you the results all in his private gym with no super fit people around to stare you down ! He doesn't push supplements etc. and he's an all around great guy and fabulous coach.I LOVE my workouts with Mathew and look forward to going every time... : )

Well, it's only been two week thus far exercising with the Benvie brothers and Alan at Evolve…read moreFitness. And I must say, they have honestly been the best workouts of my life. I am not new to exercising and have been loyal for the last 5 years to one particular gym here in HRM. But by far they have exceeded my expectations and are hands down the BEST gym in Halifax. They are extremely attentive to their members and give them the best knowledge to live a healthy and fit lifestyle every day. I will continue to highly recommend people I meet to reach out Matt and Mitch and give their gym a try, you won't be disappointed and you'll achieve some serious results!

Bright, open space studio (unlike most in the city) which is nice…read more I've recently started drop in Flow classes and have become a huge fan of this space. No pretention, excellent instructors, great location if you live in the west end. They have a great start special - unlimited classes for $23 - 10 days straight. Namaste.

Best yoga studio in the city! My second home. What an amazing community of staff, instructors,…read moreyogis and therapists. You have to try it!

Had the pleasure of checking out this yoga studio on the weekend for a Karma class with a friend…read more Yeah it's a little out of the way, but a little mini road trip on a Sunday afternoon for a good cause was more than welcomed. The space is lovely and super tranquil. The class itself was challenging as somebody who practices yoga frequently but also accessible to my friend who was pretty new to the whole thing. The instructor was lovely (don't remember her name unfortunately) and I'm still feeling it in my muscles 2 days later. Due to the location, I probably won't be a frequent visitor here, but I wouldn't hesitate to make the trip again if the opportunity presented itself.

excellent instructors, beautiful space, great neighborhood, lots of parking. LOVE LOVE LOVEread more

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

Beautiful space, friendly staffs, knowledgeable and caring teachers, lots of choices of great…read moreclasses!! They have special classes like backcare, weekly kirtan, also for cancer and chronically disease! The only studio offers such classes in Nova Scotia that I know!!

Erz... ma bad. Apparently Kim isn't the owner anymore and the space is now called "Ama la Vida"…read more(love life is the translation). I went to claim a Groupon I found for $50. TIP: judging by how many people have arrived using Groupon's... I'm thinking they frequently have promotions on there. What I don't like of the place is that the classes are 75% towards gentle or restorative yoga of sorts. Which is fine, but I only do these 1 or maximum 2 a week. I like the sweaty & strength classes! They used to have power yoga, hot yoga, summer body yoga!! Now the only workout classes are pilates (offered Mondays), Piyo (offered Mondays) or flow (offered 3 times a week). Furthermore, I think most of the classes are restorative because the place is geared towards an older demographic. Pilates usually only has a couple of us attend whereas the restorative classes are always full. The space is beautiful and they have free use of props... but once my month is up... i'll be looking for a new place. =(

The Little Gym is where my twin nieces go for their gymnastics lessons…read more Yesterday, I went to go watch them perform their "show week", which is basically where the kids show off what they've learnt in the past semester and they get their medals for graduating the class. The gym itself is impeccably clean, with more space than you would guess if you went by how small the the front entrance is. It's a bit of a pain to get to the restrooms because you have to traverse the entire gym floor, or try and edge your way around the mats if there's anything going on. After the show, the kids went into a smaller room, which looked to be like a party/events room with tables for the kids to sit and eat their snacks. I like that parents/friends were allowed to be actively involved in the show and could move about to take pictures. All the kids looked like they were having a blast

My son loves it here! He is excited to go every week . It is a bit pricey but you get what you pay…read morefor and we love it. It's all structured and the activities are never too long. They are always switched before my son loses interest which is awesome! he is learning lots and beginning to do things on his own just after 3 weeks. he will be going in the the mini sports or mini gymnastics when he turns 3 in a couple months. :) Staff is always friendly and greets my son by name as he walks in for his session! you can make up classes that are missed and they can be at any little gym they don't have to be the one here which is great for us as we travel quite a bit!