Kushala was the first studio I did yoga at, and is the one I continue to get the best yoga…read moreexperience, for both body and mind. Chris and Karen, the owners are two of the best instructors! Kushala has classes for every level, and each class can be adjusted individually as needed.

In the non-hardcore yoga world, I am officially a yoga regular...defined as:…read more1. Going at least twice a week the last 6 months 2. Not dry heaving to sun salutations, and 3. Being able to touch my toes This place has me converted from yoga videos at home to practicing yoga on a (real!) mat with (real!) people. I love that this place has a LOT of hardcore yoga people but in no way do they give off that vibe. There are so many classes at varying levels that you can challenge yourself to progress from hatha to hatha flow to power flow (or Andrew's wild thing wednesdays if you're pretty advanced OR an idiot like me who thought that was supposed to be an easy class...fyi, I survived but barely). They will also tell you that most classes are multilevel since you can always do modifications if you're just starting out...Don't be afraid to take it to the next level if you can. I love going to Chris, Karens, Nicole or Andrews classes. The good news? Not only can I touch my toes, I can freakin' do side planks and full pushups now! Six months ago, I would have told you that was crazy talk. There's still no way in hell I can do those pretzel-y poses but hey, it's a start.

Love the couple who run this place. They are passionate about what they do and are community driven…read moreand oriented. They are very welcoming to everyone and do such a great job of orchestrating their business as well as diversifying their yoga practices when it comes to their instructors and different styles.

Great Studio! Its very clean, and very welcoming and it feels like a community when you walk in …read more All the classes are taught by amazing instructors who have their own style. Love the "Spray" (Optional) at the end and the singing bowls. They have also offered events on certain weekends like Sound Healing which is icing on the cake as its so hard to find these type of events in this area. They have free parking in front and the back. Jai and his wife are soo wonderful and you can see that the Studio is a extension of them :) Cant wait to go back. I do not have a favourite class as they are all sooo goood!!

Not sure who's managing this place now but it has gone down... There's no nice warm welcome at…read morethe door at all. The showers have been out of services for more than 6 months now. This morning I had signed up for a Hot Yoga class at 8:30 am. The doors were locked till 8:20. We were all waiting outside in the rain and cold. Once the doors opened, only 1 employee was checking people in. As we rushed to get our favorite spot in the room only to find out they had forgotten to turn up the heat on that morning. The heat never came back on and I did not break a sweat in the entire hour. So much for Hot Yoga.....When I brought these things to the front desk no one seemed to care. Very disappointed. Once my 10 pack is over I will not come back to this place. This is Vancouver! The home of Lululemon and Yoga. Get is together Y Yoga!

If you like CorePower in the US, you'll love YYOGA, especially their YHOT class. Gorgeous clean…read morespace, very warm and hospitable folks working here, relaxing and energizing classes. Bonus: there's also a tea room and a sauna!

Visiting Vancouver for the week and saw that Stretch offers what looks like the only Rocket Yoga in…read moretown on Wednesday, Fridays, and Saturday. I signed up for the 7AM Wednesday Rocket class, and was pleasantly greeted by Boyd, the studio's owner who checked me in and offered me a free mat. The studio is spacious and beautiful. Big front room, and a second practice room in the back. Loved practicing with the Rocket teacher, Risto, who has his own unique style and offered some hands-on adjustments. Started the class with quad & hip flexor stretches (YES!), and I really appreciated experiencing a different approach to the Rocket practice. Definitely coming back again on Friday. And special thanks to Risto who gave me a complimentary Rocket tank top after class. :-) Grateful to find this studio and highly recommend!

Came to Stretch for their puppy yoga!! To be honest, I did not end up doing a lot of yoga because I…read morewas so into the puppies! But it was an amazing experience. Their space is pretty big and very clean. You have to bring your own yoga mats and be prepared for some accidents by the puppies which is fine... because they are puppies! All the puppies who joined us for yoga were about 5weeks old and were all adopted. Our instructor was super nice and very understanding when we were not able to focus on our yoga poses because we were too busy obsessing over the puppies. It was a great endorphin rush we got on a Saturday morning :) They don't always have the same puppies so I can't wait to return here the next time I'm feeling down and need some furry love!

Classes are great with each instructor offering their own unique way for us to work out the kinks…read moreand build strength in every part of our bodies. One important thing is missing, though. Nobody should be allowed to serve as a mentor for peace and compassion if they are still supporting the violence against other living beings for food. Peace and compassion begin on our plates.

My sanctuary, my second home and my sanity-keeper!…read more Open Door and its eclectic team of amazing teachers is a great, afforable studio for anyone to practice yoga, from beginners to advanced yogis. The hatha and power hatha classes are challenging, relaxing and rewarding. Some great teachers for beginners: Heather Charlotte Patrice Hogan Amazing power instructors for experienced yogis: Road Allejandra Randy Heather James Charlotte Patrice Namaste!

Friendly, clean, bright, variety, great service, awesome people, health and safety focused, plus…read moresauna and cold plunge!

I took Anh's hot yoga class this morning and her instruction is excellent. Her dialogue is so clear…read morethat I could easily make corrections to my alignment without needing hands on adjustment. Anh is a great instructor!

I attended a Kundalini class facilitated by Tiaga Prem, yesterday afternoon. The first 15 minutes…read moreconsisted of unbalanced, disturbing review of all the "bad shit" out there. We're all quite familiar with many of the upsetting aspects of our planet, I prefer to leave them at the door while hoping to relax and restore my faculties. Swearing, phone use and reading mystical sayings from a laptop during a facilitation were things I have not experienced before from a teacher and I do not prefer them. Tiaga Prem barely moved himself as he dictated our movements, the dismissive 'and keep doing that for a bit,' before picking up his phone again There were times when music was being chosen and changed, I understand, perhaps even time checking, but I think we can all identify at this point what it looks like when someone is reading an email, an article, text message or fb post vs. quickly checking the time or swiping and changing a song. This inattention did not have me feeling safe to enter a vulnerable, meditative state during this class and I will not return. A person gets much better guidance from a free youtube video.

Great studio with a small, community based feel to it. There is one studio. I came for the…read morerestorative class on Sunday evenings initially as I was looking for a class that would balance the cardio and intense workouts in my routine. I then tried the kundalini class, which was different (in a good way) from the other kundalini classes that I've taken. There is a focus on breathing and the power of the breath that I hadn't experienced with my other classes. I just tried a Dharma class and it was intense in ways that I didn't expect from a Hatha class. The teachers are wonderful and it's a great way for me to get out of my head by being in class. There is chanting and for me, this is a different way for me to express myself and release. Thank you for a great experience!

I would probably not go to this studio again, even for a free class. The classes are not horrible,…read moreit will probably do the job as a basic yoga studio. But I'll explain my two star rating. First of all, the studio is an old garage converted into a studio space. There is no washroom, no sink, nothing. You have to exit the studio and use the Juice Truck's washroom if you need it. Air circulation isn't great. They do have a water machine. Second of all, yoga mats are placed in two rows facing each other, and the instructors mat is in the middle ish on one side. Not really a typical layout. I am used to everyone facing one way towards a mirror. Now this is probably what does it for me. The equipment they have is very old. I don't use it, but the issue is there is a strong odour from all of that. Paired with poor air circulation and lack of daily cleaning, the odour can be quite distracting. I would describe the smell to be a mix of feet, sweat, and stuffy air. I'm used to hot yoga studios that clean their studios between classes and have some sort of washroom or change room. This studio really doesn't do it for me, even though they charge comparable rates for drop in. It's really not a good value seeing as they have no facilities and do not take care of the studio. The hatha class I took was all right. I found it to be a little on the easy side, but looking at the people who attend, it's a slightly older crowd so that makes sense. One plus is that they offer free classes periodically. Knowing this, I would still not go again. Parking can also be a headache, especially in the summer.

PROS: Perfect Hearts Yoga is a very cute, cozy, intimate community yoga studio in Steveston. It…read morecaters to both beginners and advanced yogis. If you are a beginner, it is a great studio to learn, as it does not have the pretentious quality found at some other studios. They are also accepting of all body types and shapes. 99% of the instructors are very good ... each have their own style. CONS: On an ongoing basis, the month-to-month pass it actually costs MORE per month than going to YYoga and paying for an annual pass. While it is cute, the studio is an old garage converted into a yoga space, there is no bathroom -- one can access the cafe bathroom, but this is not really convenient as one has to open the locked door, go use the one bathroom, and then relock the cafe door -- for nearly a year, even this has not been available, one must go to the Steveston post office, or coffee shop to use the bathroom. As well, there are zero amenities. So, it is very surprising to me, that yoga would costs virtually the same or more here being it is a little community studio. The owner is a superb yoga instructor, but can be inflexible on the business side of things, e.g. (1) if one asks for an adjustment which would NOT result in less money to her, she still says "no" immediately, (2) there are no holds on passes while you are on vacation, (3) there is a 12 hour notice cancellation policy on a reservation - e.g. - I reserve a class online to go to after work, if I end up not being able to go to a class because something comes up at work, I still have to pay for the class I reserved, and lastly, (4) cramming 14 yogis at times in a studio best suited for 10 to 12 max. Overall a nice little studio who should consider lowering their prices in light of this being a small community studio operating in an old garage. If the prices reflected the "cons" given it is a small community studio, it would be fine, but they don't. Would give it 3.5 stars overall.