My first time at Moksha Today, I went to the Donald Street location after realizing that I cannot make it to the Waverley one at 4:00pm in traffic. I'm visiting for work for a month so the $40 unlimited month is an awesome deal and perfect for me. They also have a really good online sign-in. Pick your class up to two days in advance, and sign up! You can also sign up for recurring classes you want to take each week. I usually do Bikram Yoga, so this series is different in many ways for me. - 40 something poses rather than 26 - the cardio level that I get to isn't as high. I feel like after Bikram i have more of a workout than this one - but good stretching and is slow in pace - they also offer a flow class which I might try once I get the hang of it - demos and talking thru the poses to know what we're doing one thing i didn' t like in my class was that we and the instructor didn't seem focused and enough, making non related comments during the class and making us laugh (which isn't bad, but I want to keep focus and relax, and supposedly keep my mind clear) Other things about the studio - small: with at least 40 people in each class, and 80% of them girls, trying to change in the change rooms or get a shower is virtually impossible - good: sells lululemon gear - good: sells water - they have the super fancy ones for $3 (small) and $6 (large) but you can also get a lesser fancy, but still fancy, big for $3 - good: after each class they some how disinfect and clean the room for 15 mins - which is nice because you walk into a fresh, non-b.o. smelling place - get there early because it fills up quick - rental mats, and towel available at $2 each - staff is super friendly and nice - triple filtered water. yum. Other things i noticed: - when we finally got down on the floor to do mat work, I found a huge temperature difference from the first svasana to this one, near the end. it was much cooler like the air lifted. I'm not sure why. - i noticed that 90% of the people wore full on pants and tank tops. aren't they hot? Is it just a toronto thing, where I go to hot yoga, and everyone is in a bra and shorts? I felt so naked. All in all, great place, and I love the flexibility of the two locations. ----- I'm reviewing the Yin Yoga class.... I actually expected something different, and thought the class description was misleading. I read it again, and it's not. Actually I was expecting a balancing class for some reason, which it wasn't, but come to think of it, would be a good idea. It's more of a meditative and stretch class. the description: http://www.mokshayogaw... Using blankets, blocks and bolsters (a big pillow) postures are held for 5 mins to focus on the breathe and stretching. It was a very good stretching yoga in different poses, I just didn't expect it. Slow paced, and emphasis on the breath. The postures we did were all floor work that opened up the thigh and groin area, but I really wish they would incorporate more back and arm stretching. Maybe it differs with different teachers. I would recommend it for someone who feels tense and wants to relax. read more

Modo Yoga Winnipeg - Yoga Near Me - Winnipeg, Manitoba

The flagship location -- Moksha on Donald -- hosts an aesthetically beautiful studio and change rooms. I love Moksha's shampoo, shower soap, and body lotion, which is always on tap! The change rooms and showers are always clean and they smell great. And the yoga is great too! I've been to all of the classes from the Flow classes to the Moksha 60. The teachers are fantastic, helpful, and friendly. And the yoga is accessible to all levels. read more

I used to adore coming to Moksha Yoga on Donald. I was an avid attendee, and would often participate in the Karma classes at 7:00 pm and 9:00pm on Fridays. The studio is beautiful, the change rooms and bathrooms are lovely and well-maintained, and the classes are usually extremely good. The last time my friend and I went however, we were both shocked at the conduct of the instructor. After the class, when the room was quiet and we were all in Shavasana, the instructor had began massaging my friend in her upper body region. She told me that this was the second time she had experienced this with this particular instructor, even though she had expressed to him how uncomfortable she was. He was crouched over her, his knees cradling her face while he massaged her. When he would not stop, I spoke up and asked him to please stop. At this point, the instructor became very angry and told me to be quiet. Thankfully, this was enough to make him stop. At the end of the class, my friend did tell him once more to not massage or touch without permission. I was not aware that Moksha yoga doubled as a massage therapy centre. Needless to say, unfortunately we are both too anxious to return, in fear of experiencing the same situation with the same instructor. read more

this is where i go to yoga its great, good teachers, that are willing to help, a wide selection of classes. triple filtered water in the change rooms, mate rentals are $2, you cant rent water bottles but you can buy some kind of glass ones for $7. they have a good membership service and you can load the card easily. read more

I attended Moksha for 5 months, and unfortunately have little good to say. The facilities are beautiful yes, but you will not be getting the bang for your buck. Memberships are very over priced for the quality of instruction you receive. After 5 months, not a single instructor had the curtesy of asking me what my name was. Not a very good overall atmosphere, I always felt as though I was walking into someones home unwelcome. Little attention given to clients in class. I was only ever given correction on my posture once. I'm coming to yoga to focus on myself yes, but also to exercise and to push myself. Really quite a disappointment and I will not ever invest an other cent in their company. read more

I have been attending both the Waverly and Donald St locations off and on for the past several years. Initially was impressed. This visit, not so much. Specifically, there is not much community in the studio. Everyone goes in and lays on their mat and the place is like a tomb. I must admit I like my home studio and studio's where everyone interacts before class, talks, practices and where the people are just more friendly and authentic. Most recently I attended a class at the Donald location and was told by another client I was not to have my phone in the studio. Alas I realize having a phone with you is not optimal, but my phone is always off in the studio and yes I have it with me everywhere. It is part of my job but more importantly for this visit to Winnipeg, it was because of a family issue that I could not be out of touch for an hour. It was simply not an option. I was polite to this woman but I would ask anyone who is going to attack another yogi, as this woman did to me, to always remember, everyone has a story that you know nothing about. This woman knows nothing about me or what is/was going on in my life at that time, she simply took her bad temper out on me. I am not a regular there and I doubt I will ever go back. More because her attitude is a clear reflection of what the instructors and the Moksha community is teaching. If there is one like that there must be more and that studio is simply got too much negativity floating around to even want to reconsider going back. Moreover that is not what yoga is about. The other issues I found troublesome.....hygiene! The Moksha management needs to address hygiene. Yogi's are going into the studio with really filthy feet! There is not much space between mats from front to back. My last visit, same visit as the woman and the phone, the woman in front of me had filthy, black coloured and beyond stinky-smelly feet. This is just unacceptable and not the first time I have encountered this issue. Moksha management might consider posting a "clean your feet thoroughly before class" notice on the studio door to ensure common courtesy amongst the yogi's in the class. Plus, if people have dirty feet the studio floor is not clean, even if management cleans it between classes. Additionally, the bathrooms are in some disrepair, with toilet fixtures needing repair if not replacement. Regarding the instructors: they are generally, mediocre at best with little enthusiasm to really teach the poses or the flow. The classes are really quite pedestrian. Overall I would not recommend the Donald studio. There is just not good karma there. I will see about the Waverly studio...... read more