Yesterday, I decided to attend my first yoga class ever in my life and was recommended by a friend…read moreto check out Oxygen Yoga in Steveston. As a male, I was a little intimidated attending a yoga class but I was welcomed at the door by Raj and Raspal. They made me feel welcomed and was set at ease as soon as the class started. They ran me through how the session would go and what to expect. I would highly recommend any first timers to come visit this studio. I will definitely be coming back!

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I have only attended one class, so this review could be biased…read more The studio is quite small so when there were 20 students, it was quite crammed and not enough props were available. Still, everyone was in good spirits and had a really warm, close-knit community feel. However, I think most of the time, the classes are much smaller from the conversations I heard from others. It had a different vibe from other studios I've been to where it was just go and do yoga and go home. Everyone seemed to know each other, and it was a nice change. Claudia, who runs the studio was very welcoming and friendly. I wasn't able to find any free parking in the area, but for those coming by the train would be convenient as it is right by Holdom station. There is no waiting area, so if you arrive early in the winter months, you can wait at the nearby Starbucks or Subway until your class time.

I LOVE this studio! Small class sizes, you don't have to bring a mat, close to the skytrain, free…read moreparking nearby if you drive and the teachers are GREAT! I have been to probably 10+ other studios over the years and I really love this one. Lou, one of the owners, is the best instructor I have ever had. She is casual and funny, and with her guidance I have had major breakthroughs in different poses. Its a single room studio with a large patio and a window facing the street. There is less than 6 people or so to every class I have been to. I have always been made to feel 100% welcome, it's not intimidating like other studios. The teachers provide a lot of personal attention, especially in smaller classes - which I really appreciate. They have small items for sale such as Lara bars, loose leaf tea (their own special blends), books, and Thai pants among other things. I recently bought a reusable Libre tea bottle and some loose leaf tea- they were having a 30% off sale so I got them for a good price :)

The people at y yoga are very friendly and welcoming, starting with the girls behind the desk who…read morealways remembers my name. the facilities are clean and roomy and the instructors offer plenty of classes to suit everyone. This is a great facility that provides all levels of yoga in a welcoming environment ,

I really enjoy coming to Y Yoga at the Olympic Oval! The studio is clean(+++), welcoming, and has a…read moregreat atmosphere. The instructors are knowledgeable, encouraging, and offer classes that are both challenging and relaxing. I especially love that there are different class options depending on how I'm feeling that day. It's become one of my favourite places in Richmond to work out, de-stress, and take some time for myself. Highly recommend!

Came down from Chicago and absolutely loved this new modern studio, only slight problem was parking…read morebut that's not a big deal would recommend coming around 20 minutes early for parking, I would highly recommend this place.

Very unprofessional customer service provided by front desk specially by Alisha . Very wired and…read morerude . PLEASE DO NOT GO THERE.Her mom will call customers to come and support business, once you paid money her daughter shows her attitude and ask you to leave studio without refund any money . Please find another better place

Such a cute studio! Candlelight yoga was awesome, I also really liked the size of the class and…read morestudio. Great job Yoga instructors!

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.

Kpop rocks! I love the kpop fitness class! Nancy has so much energy that she will get you moving!…read moreHer steps aren't hard to follow at all. Suitable for any level dancer. Don't get me wrong, you will get a full body work out every time! Other classes were ok too. Their introductory pass is a good deal to try out different styles. I enjoyed their Zumba as well. Studio is clean, staff is friendly. Give it a try!!

I used to not workout or live an active lifestyle, but Sunberry helped me change that! I love that…read morethey have different classes everyday. It fits well with my schedule especially since I get off work at 5pm. The classes such as Body Rock, Cardio Reggae, and Hip Hop Fitness are super fun and non-intimidating at all! The staff is really nice and they're approachable. The instructors also make an effort to get to know your name especially if it is your first time, so that's nice. If you become a member with Sunberry, they let you bring a few friends to try out for free. With that, I've managed to bring my sister along with me after months of convincing her! Thank you, Sunberry fitness!!!

Just came back from a late night yin session at Modo on the west side at Jericho Village. I've…read morefrequented the Modo in the East Van location many times but this one felt cozier, and I thoroughly enjoyed the class. My instructor, Haley, this evening was communicative, calming, reassuring, and provided assistance if asked. The yin class wasn't too hot, and my whole body feels relaxed but like my muscles got a good stretch too. There was ample parking, granted it was an 8pm class on a Sunday evening. Not sure how 5PM would look, as I imagine the parking lot is quite full. The whole registering and checking in was a breeze and the walk through of the place was helpful. Now I'm excited to go back and take one of their hot Modo classes. PS. Their website says if you bike to the studio, you get a free mat rental ;)

Great experience in the Hatha class. The facility was very clean and with showers and a locker…read moreroom with programmable locks. First visit they provided us free towel usage. The temperature in the class was perfect, nice and hot. The practice was easy to follow and challenging lead by a very knowledgeable instructor.

Did a month of partner personal training with my fiance. It was great! I had a consultation with a…read moretrainer and talked about my goals. We did three times a week, which comes to $63 per session per person ($378 for a week for both of us). Each week, we did upper, lower, and cardio/hiit. Pro tip: if you do delegated training (aka your PT follows a clinical plan put together by the in house physio), you can claim it through your insurance. Delegated training is 1 on 1, not partner training though. Pilates also counts too!

I was so excited when this gym opened up in Steveston and I am even more excited that it's totally…read moreawesome! The space is super bright and energizing! The owners, Sophie and Ryan, are so warm and welcoming. They provide a friendly, educated and non threatening atmosphere. I dig it! My favorite classes are Circuit, TRX and Yoga Tune Up. I can't wait to try all the classes and I look forward to seeing this great gym grow :)

So great! We're visiting Vancouver for Christmas and I thought it would be fun to surprise my…read morepartner with her first yoga experience. Their online site is easy to use and at the checkout there was an option for first timers. I chose a 4 pm class but plans changed and we needed the 10am class. Unfortunately I couldn't get ahold of anyone on the phone but read walk ins were welcomed so I figured we'd give it a shot. I was right! We were greeted by Sarah and she kindly welcomed us into the 10am class (which we got there with minutes to spare). She assisted us with mat rentals, water, and reassured my partner that though this was her first time, she'll be fine. Sarah is a great instructor, even helping my partner with some poses. We would absolutely get a membership if we lived here or were even staying longer! Very clean and pleasant. She also suggested taking the scenic route back downtown--which we did. Great experience! Thank you

UPDATE: Everything I listed in my review below was the truth…read morefrom my interaction & experience with The Hot Box Yoga. I have all emails & social media screenshots to back me up in case of any legal dispute. I will not be updating or responding to any further attempts by said biz owner to bicker publicly. After I had posted the original review below, biz owner Chris left a public response, in which he made up lies about our interactions, and posted up my private personal info (full name & Instagram handle). In his response, he was deflecting from the real issue (that they made a mistake with the pass expiry date, said they fixed it, but never did). He did NOT address or mention this mistake in his response at all, instead choosing to focus on an earlier denied pass extension request that I had already accepted was denied. He also stated (for all you future customers) that The Hot Box Yoga Sale passes are for people who "cannot afford" to use their studio at regular prices. His abusive & customer privacy-violating response was flagged & has since been removed by Yelp HQ. In all my very little (3 short emails & 2 Instagram comments in total) communication with The Hot Box Yoga, I have only been polite & stated facts, hoping they would fix the pass expiry mistake they had made. I have never requested for any compensation, nor have I ever expected any from them. When the mistake was never fixed despite my attempts to reach them, I left the review simply to let others know about my personal experience dealing with this studio. I'm sure anyone who sees this will have a better idea of their operations & customer service standards after reading this. - Original review below: Used to be a fan of The Hot Box Yoga for a few years now, but this recent incident has showed me how their operations are and how they treat customers. They made a mistake on a Black Friday sale pass, which wound up expiring two days before the advertised date. Both my friend & I had bought this pass. When I reached out to them via email, the owner Sarah claimed to have fixed the issue, but did not actually do so. As a result, we were unable to book classes on the last 2 days. Upon trying to reach them politely again on social media to get the issue fixed for good, they blocked me. (Funny thing was, they were even following & interacting with me before, because I was always posting positive pics & tweets about their classes & events. My social media followers will know this for a fact.) Issue was never resolved, emails sent were ignored. We were unable to use the remaining classes on our class passes. It is obvious that they did not want to fix the mistake, nor did they want this legit customer issue to be known anywhere public. Terribly disappointed and never returning back here again. Fellow yogis, always be sure to check your pass expiry dates - even if they made a mistake with the dates, they will not fix it!

I coordinated a spa day for my sister-in-law's bridal shower, and was looking for a local spa that…read morecould provide a a few healing experiences in a relaxing, clean environment. We'd heard great things about Flow Motion's Himalayan salt and amethyst caves and were excited to check them out. I researched several options in the area and decided on Flow Motion because of their unique space and offerings. I chose their spa pass from 1-4 pm on a Saturday for a group of eight. This allowed us to freely wander their two beautiful caves, infrared sauna, zero gravity massage chair lounge, library/relaxation area with aromatherapy and tea, and parlor for three hours. We added on an hour-long group sound healing from 4-5. This entire afternoon was absolutely incredible. The group had such a good time exploring the healing spaces, and the sound healing was amazing. We left feeling revitalized, nourished, and deeply relaxed. I slept great that night, too! Beyond the wonderful spa day itself, the owner Alyssa and Client Concierge Abby went above and beyond to make this bridal shower experience incredibly special, tailored to our group's needs, and excellent from beginning to end. I really appreciated the attention to detail, care, and intentionality their team put into making all aspects of our spa day lovely and stress-free. Don't let the outside of this historic building fool you! Once inside, you're transported to a peaceful, healing oasis, filled with a variety of "zen'ed out" spaces and thoughtful touches. The parlor is also a beautiful place for a meal. Alyssa and Abby helped me find just the right food options for our group (beautiful charcuterie trays, salads, and a couple desserts!). The group sound healing was also incredible! Everyone felt so comfortable and relaxed - several fell asleep and woke up totally refreshed! I would definitely recommend that add-on. I highly recommend Flow Motion for an individual or group spa day. Thanks for all your help making this event a success, Alyssa and Abby!

Highly recommend this quaint spa- the employees were super kind and the facilities are really clean…read moreand relaxing. They have super comfortable full body massage chairs that you can fall asleep in (even my dad enjoyed them and he's not a huge spa person). My partner and I also ended up doing one of the private sound bath experiences and it was incredible. Our therapist made it feel very relaxing and it is one of the most unique experiences I've had- they lay you on an instrument bed and you get to feel all the vibrations. Super cute spot in Bellingham!