Club pilates has not only changed how I move, my flexibility and my stamina but also my frame of…read moremind. I highly recommend this club, all the different levels and types of classes are bound to fit everyone's level of fitness and age group. The instructors are knowledgeable upbeat and in tune to make adjustments to accommodate everyone's unique needs.

I was lucky enough to try this place for the first time with a couple of other ladies I work out…read morewith! Let me tell you I have never heard of this style of fitness before coming here and even when I did arrive at the studio, I had NO idea what to expect. I was told I need grip socks and the actual studio does sell them for $20 (really pricey for socks) but I found a pair at Ardene's for really cheap and they did the job just fine. Every person gets set up on a station with a fitness equipment I have never seen in my life. But it looks super multi-functional, so I was excited to see how I would be using it. The instructor, Cassandra was great and was really thorough in explaining the moves and steps. It could be because we took a beginner class but if you're looking for a place to work up a sweat, this isn't it. If you're looking for a super unique way to work those muscles and feel the burn, then it is! The workout in total is fairly short (45 min) and it's pretty fast paced. I'm more a visual learner then audio so I do like to watch the instructor for guidance if I don't really know what I'm doing so sometimes I felt like I was a bit behind. Cassandra was great through in coming around and adjusting people's forms and postures and my god, YOU CAN FEEL THE DIFFERENCE. The moves are definitely challenging and if you "cheat", then I can see it feeling like a waste of time/money as it's more of a strength/core conditioning class then it is cardio. Overall, this was a fun, unique way to do some strength and core conditioning and, if you do push yourself, you will feel the burn the next day! While I would like to give this place another go, it is pretty pricey as one class is $30 and while they do have some packages, you're only saving a few dollars. If you want to try once to see what it's like they do offer a $18 first timer class and a $50 package for the first week. The overall studio is pretty small and their "change" room is more of a hallway with each locker having a digital lock, which is super nice.

I love this place so much, I bought a one year pass. Considering how nice and clean the facilities…read moreare, the amenities (toiletries, lemon grass towels), variety of classes (hatha, BV, power, barre, etc) and the number of classes offered per day (6am to 9pm), I think the cost of a one-year membership is a hell of a deal ($1,380). I have my favourite teachers but I like to mix it up. Even though the series of poses remain the same (at least for hatha) each teacher brings in something different. Kudos to the front staff too - they are all very welcoming. Pet peeves that relate to the other customers. Be aware of space and don't put your feet on someone's mat. Move up more! Don't let your sweat drip on the mat/water bottle of the person behind you because you didn't move up the middle to do your leg lift. When you leave the room, don't walk on someone's mat. Bring an extra towel if you sweat so much, I almost fell because the sweat pools onto the floor. Don't talk in the class to your friends because its distracting to other people. End rant. Oh yeah, namaste.

I have been going to hot young's since June 2010. I landed on Hot yoga on Crowfoot , an Elmira…read moreBarry studio. It was love at first sight the place and the people was amazing. Today, I go to Hot Yoga on 17th Ave. and I continue being Elmira's client (she treats me as family with warm love included). I highly recommend it, the energy share at the studio is great. All the instructors are ver Knowledgeable. I hope this studio remains there to hold me at old age . Thank you Elmira

Misty Nelson teaches yoga sculpt at LIV, and I love her class so much that I try and book my work…read moretrips out here to include Wednesday evenings so I can take her class. I wish they offered it more than once a week! This is my favorite yoga sculpt class in the world, including Corepower, Equinox, other boutique studios, etc. You flow for 60 minutes through a series of yoga postures incorporated with weights. BUT, the word "flow" in this class means you literally do not stop moving. It's not super heated like some other studios, but it's so challenging (in the best way) that you end up sweating out all your nasty bodily toxins anyway. Misty makes a point to learn everyone's name, is super encouraging, and the feeling of accomplishment at the end of class is incredible. That, and also the cool lavender towel for your face. My arms were twitching after class, and my triceps are still sore days later. For a $20 drop in class, the workout is totally worth it. Plus, you get a free mat, towel, and all bathroom amenities!

Awful experience here. I attend yoga to relax, get in touch with myself and do something positive…read morefor me. I typically enjoy my time practicing yoga. At Samadhi I was presented with a yoga instructor that used the class as a platform to preach about things she had no business discussing in a class. (I use the word discuss loosely, since it's one sided in this venue) Wasted my time and money. Yoga class should not be where an instructor shares her personal beliefs about topics that could offend students. She does not have the opportunity to speak with us and learn if we're an appropriate audience for her to share these thoughts and feelings. Everybody is entitled to their beliefs on things like what causes and cures cancer, but I certainly did not pay to hear this particular set of beliefs. When I emailed the studio to share my concerns, I received a reply trying to sell me a session with their nutritionist. I will definitely not be back, there are way too many other, great, options for yoga studios in Calgary.

This review is for the West 85th location which is currently not available to rate on Yelp…read more I was excited to try my first class at any Hot Shop studio. I was supposed to join my sister, but I was denied service when arrived. I showed up ONE minute late, and this is not an exaggeration. My sister had checked me in and set my mat up for me, it was a matter of taking my shoes off and entering the room. The street parking in the area can be tricky and I had to circle around a few times to secure a spot and sprinted over to the studio. 6 pm class - driving over in prime rush hour time. I was also told by my sister who did attend that the class was empty and did NOT even start on time. I understand that studios have procedures to avoid disruption, but refusing someone over a one-minute delay feels unnecessarily strict and lacking basic customer consideration. Especially as it was my first ever class with Hot Shop. I made the effort to show up and was essentially on time, yet still wasn't allowed to participate. A simple "please arrive early next time otherwise you'll be denied entry" could have sufficed. It did not help that I was told "sorry, sometimes the instructors don't let people in. It depends on the instructor". This only made it sound even MORE unfair. Basically communicating that this isn't a strict rule, and it only applies to SOME people. Instructor was Shauna Clark. It didn't feel welcoming or accommodating, which is the opposite of what I expect from a yoga environment. Yoga is meant to be therapeutic, but I left feeling extremely stressed. Unfortunately, this experience left a very negative impression and will not be returning to any studios. Still waiting to hear if I'll get my money back since I showed up ready to participate.

I arrived 5 minutes late to a hot yoga session and was not allowed in. Had lots of difficulty…read moregetting in contact with the manager. When I did I was told it was a policy, but it isn't stated on the website anywhere and she could not tell me where it was either! Was also told by the manager that it is stated in the email but it also isn't. The class was half empty, it was at 4:45 which is also during rush hour and i did my best to come in on time. Honestly just disrespectfully and bad business practices. Policies should be stated very clearly and multiple times. There is also a certain amount of professionalism when it comes to customer service that clearly non of the employees or the manager practice.

This is a fabulous place. Clean and bright, this underground studio felt inviting right away. I…read moreappreciated the ample parking in the back of this strip mall-the entrance is from the rear making the parking even more convenient. I brought my young daughter for a kids yoga class. The lady at the desk immediately set her at ease and took her for a tour. She was instantly comfortable and loved her class. I've already registered for more

I love that they offer a wide range of classes, it's an intimate setting and very welcoming. I…read moreenjoy there kundalini yoga class the most.... it truly challenges my mind and physical body in ways that i have never experience. Overall all the instructors I have met at Yoga In Bowness have been wonderful!

The Sweat Lab is a great place to go for fitness classes. I've done their spin, yoga, barre and…read morecircuit classes. I've gone to many other boutique/ studios for classes and I've enjoyed The Sweat Lab classes the most. Their front staff are very nice and helpful, the studio is nice, clean and always a good temperature. Their spin classes are not intimidating like others can be - if you can't get the beat you are encouraged to give it your all rather then discouraged because you can't. The circuit classes are amazing and go by so fast - always feel these classes a day or two after which is amazing! This is the first place I've done barre at and I enjoy the class structure and instructor. I think the monthly price and drop in are reasonable when compared to others. Plus you get variety rather than needing to go to several studios. Highly recommend!!

Such a beautiful facility! The Sweat Lab has various classes in Spin, Yoga, and Barre, as well as…read morecombinations of the three. I signed up for morning classes and have thus far enjoyed the service, the instructors, and the beautiful facility. Their change rooms are immaculate and fresh. I will definitely continue working out here.

I had an awful experience at this studio. There is a severe lack of cultural awareness, a teacher…read moreattempted to physically assist me when I did not give him consent to do so, and they have a studio-wide policy that you cannot leave any class once it has started unless it's an "emergency.". Firstly, I was very shocked to see a white appearing, female teacher, Jesse Caetano, wearing a shirt that said 'Guru' on it while teaching a class. On top of that, this studio still finishes all of their classes with the phrase 'Namaste'. Given the collective cultural awareness around the appropriation and commercialization of yoga especially in the West, it is shocking to see this type of behavior still happening in a studio. There has been an entire movement and there are many resources now available on how studios and teachers should be working towards cultural sensitivity, respect, and inclusion. This studio seems to be completely out of touch and behind on all of these important issues. Secondly, a male teacher, Darryl Brown, attempted to "adjust" me while in a balancing pose (eagle). He stepped onto my mat and tried to push me with a block in his hand from behind. I did not give him consent to touch me when he asked at the beginning of class who would like hands-on assists. Consent is a very important thing to respect in all environments, especially in the yoga studio when there's a male teacher. Lastly, I attempted to leave a class five minutes early and the same teacher who was wearing the Guru shirt, Jesse Caetano, told me " I can't let you leave the room" when I attempted to exit. Apparently, it is a studio-wide policy that no one can leave the heated yoga rooms unless it's an emergency. The owner told me this is to "keep everyone safe". It's important to note that all of their classes are heated and that this sort of policy is inherently very dangerous and limits personal autonomy as well. I would not recommend this studio, there are many great places in Calgary to practice yoga, find another studio!

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I have been a long time member and enjoy not only the quality equipment provided for me but the…read morecheeriness of the staff. When arriving at Heavens the front reception know my name and always make me feel welcome. My trainer has guided and encouraged me through a variety of workouts, pushing me to discover my inner goddess! I have been to a lot of other gyms in the city but truthfully find both the crankd and the martial arts fitness classes to be the best in the city. I have not missed signing up for the Kettlebell Training, it's awesome and addictive!!

If you want to get fit and stay fit this is the place for you. The personal trainers and fitness…read moreinstructors are the best I've seen anywhere. All are knowledgeable and up to date on the latest fitness trends. Combined with a fun and supportive atmosphere it makes for a very positive experience.