What a lovely hot yoga spot! I went to try a Hot HIIT class and really enjoyed it and got a good…read moresweat. For class, you will need a mat, towel for your mat and water bottle. They recommend arriving 10 minutes before class, as doors are locked once class starts, and no late entries are permitted. The studio is inside City Square Mall on the ground floor beside the food court. There is underground parking. Bring your ticket up to the studio to get 2.5 hours free parking. However it's also very accessible by transit. They have a spacious locker room (you need a quarter for the locker) and showers as well (bring your own products and towel). The instructor Ken was great and there was a good variety of movements.

Update * not all instructors are great... minus 1 star. Take Stephanie's or Danny's classes…read more Pilates with Lisa is still super great

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!

Tried yyoga for the first time ever using class pass. The studio is really clean and calming…read more Amenities - free tea in a quiet waiting area before and after class (minus the last class of the day) - free infrared sauna usage if you have a class (minus after the last class of the day) - showers, lockers, blow dryer - water refill station Bring your own yoga mat and towels/ you can rent it for a fee Overall. It's a nice studio with nice ambiance, but I found it a little difficult to see what the instructor was doing since I wasn't up front. I think I still prefer yoga studios with mirrors. In addition, I prefer "hot" yoga. The instructor I had that taught yin yoga with sound bath is really nice and attentive, but she said it was her last class that day and will be teaching at other y yoga locations further from me. So this review is based on the studio itself.

YYOGA on Burrard's atmosphere is serene and sets the tone for total relaxation. The staff are…read morealways welcoming. The classes are consistently excellent whether it be gentle yin/flows to more challenging power classes. The instructors encourage you to move at your own pace. After class, I always love sitting enjoying their tea. It's such a peaceful spot in the middle of the busy city. Whether you're a pro Yogi or not, Y at burrard is the place to visit for a good sweat and relaxation.

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.

due to unmindful business practices moksha closed down the…read morefranchise with this studio I cancelled my membership there and they continued to keep taking money from my credit card the owner refused to refund I ended up having to cancel my cc card and yet a new one BEWARE

I echo what Luisa D said; a good sized studio, overlooking the water. The perfect place for a…read morenight-time yoga class. I could do without the carpet...but the room is still very airy and roomy. And most importantly...peaceful. One of the things that sets Semperviva apart from other yoga studios is the instructors - they really understand the practice, and make yoga fun! There are many instructors for my varying moods. I live in Yaletown and it would be so easy to just walk to one of the many studios in my hood, but the drive across the bridge is worth it! Namaste.

Signed up for the "new client" pass online- $25 for unlimited yoga for a whole month. A great deal…read morefor someone who really wants to try them out. Applause to their sale and marketing team for this deal it really draws people In. I already have convinced numerous friends to join because I am so impressed by everything this studio has to offer So far I have been to about 25 classes at the sea centre and kits beach location. Every class I have been to, is different- I have been to mostly Hatha classes and every session, even with the same teacher is totally unique! This is fabulous because it keeps my body guessing, works new muscle groups, and allows me to always be challenged. I have been a member at other more corporate yoga studios in vancouver before and I find their classes are all the same of each type of yoga. Sea Centre is by far the most gorgeous location- 180 degree views of the harbour in Granville island. So relaxing and rejuvenating- I always leave feeling like I just went on vacation. It's addictive. The studios themselves are non pretentious- I have found visiting other more corporate yoga companies in vancouver (not naming names!) that they can be TOO corporate.. Not very authentic or welcoming. I am happy to say I am now a semperviva client for life! Great job guys :)

Had a really great first time experience at oxygen yoga and fitness Yaletown! I signed up for the…read more7:30am class with Kara and it was amazing. The studio was a decent size and there were a lot of people, but we all had room! We were really sweating in the infrared - the workout was really good and the instructor was high energy. For women, there are lockers and two showers.

Came here to try a Karma class. It's cool that they have community classes like this and they also…read morehappened to be having a clothing drive, which did not seem to be very well advertised but a good idea nonetheless. The staff was friendly. They seemed to be a little lax on people not arriving the ten minutes early as people were filing in up to the start of the class. I have been a member of Oxygen in other cities so I am comparing my experience at this location to Victoria and Kelowna. The good first: the instructor was clear and had a plan for the class. She adjusted on the fly to the time remaining. She also made sure to only have exercises that worked with the room and equipment. All equipment is included at the studio except for yoga mats: weights, bands, knee pads, disinfectant spray, face towels. Staff was nice. There are showers. Not sure if there are amenities in the showers but I did see some spray deodorants. Sound system worked well. Studio is mirrored to check your form and view the instructor. There are lockers and hooks in the change room for storage. Members seem to know each other and chat. Location is good. The bad: studio is super tiny. The studio is therefore incredibly crowded and there is no way you would be able to do a lot of the moves that other Oxygen locations do in the HIT class and other cardio classes. There is a pillar in the middle of the studio obstructing view of the instructor. Likewise, I think it's difficult for the instructor to view everyone, which means it's hard for them to see incorrect forms. Perhaps due the studio being tiny and everyone being crammed together, you can smell more odors than at other locations. I guess there was ok air conditioning because the room was not very hot? during the class. The layout to the equipment room is weird and there isn't good traffic flow. There are no cubbies to store belongings in the studio room. The entryway/lobby is also very small so you really are forced to wait outside, potentially in the cold and rain. The change room is small and a bit weird with plastic doors for the toilets and showers. I appreciate they are trying to maximize the space, but the quality of the finishes is very cheap. Beyond this, the studio floor was extremely hard, so much so that I realized when I went home that I had visible scrapes and road rash on my elbows from doing commandos. I see now why they have kneepads available, but I'm not sure why they wouldn't just redo the floor or put a layer of padding on it. It was very strange. Overall, although I love Oxygen, I would probably want to shop around and try the west end location as well as other general fitness studios before committing to a membership here.

I just dropped in to an amazing LED class on Saturday by Veronica…read more I travel a lot and it's always a treat to find a truly amazing Ashtanga experience. I e mailed the studio yesterday and got a respond immediately(!!!) , yes i can drop in , it's 25$ cash or check only and Matt rental would be 2$, Saturday7.30 to 9am. Great my hotel is one mile down the road so here I go. Veronica opened the door at about 7.15 am and welcomed me warmly, all the other students seemed nice also. At the beginning of the practice she just sat us down and let is close our eyes told us to reflect on our physical, emotional and mental body, this is not traditional and I loved it , for me it took away this competition feeling Ashtanga can sometimes have. Then we started moving through primary , count in Sanskrit in a very even pace , it was just what it should be , moving with breath! Veronica frequently reminded us to watch our knees and breath and also where the drishti is. Quite a few people stopped at their personal point of Primary and went to the back of the room to do finishing. Veronica led us also through rest , that's not traditionally done in Ashtanga either , I appreciated it so much it was so much easier to not have the mind go wander with her guidance. I would love to do a Mysore class with her because the assists that i got during LED were very good. If you like Ashtanga Yoga you should treat yourself, I hope I can come back one day!

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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!

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!

This studio is really cute, and in such a tucked off little area…read more I'm visiting my family in Esquimalt and this studio is less than 10 minutes away which was nice. Signed up online and check in was quick and easy. They offer free mat usage during your class and I like when studios carry bolsters. It was a quick 55 min power flow that was efficient yet challenging. I did the two week introductory offer so I will be trying out other classes they offer.

Never noticed this studio before in Yaletown as it is on the second floor and requires being buzzed…read moreinto the building. Inside, you will find a surprisingly zen environment with a bohemian vibe. There are free lockers, mats and towels that can be rented for a fee, toiletries stocked in the change room, and complimentary tea in the lounge/retail area. Change rooms do have showers and many benches and coat hooks. There are two studios here, one for yoga and one for aerial silk classes. The yoga one is actually quite large for downtown and has wooden beams and can be heated with infrared. I took the lunchtime class with Victoria who is a legit yogi! The class was more on the serious yoga side rather than yoga for fitness sake. We started with a couple breathing exercises and then we moved into poses, which were performed in sets of two. Even though this wasn't "flow", it was actually fairly challenging to hold the poses in this sequence and there were many I had never tried. Victoria came around and corrected people's form, which was super helpful. She also demonstrated every move. I would like to come back and try the aerial yoga class.