I love the yoga lounge. I've been going to Susan's classes since I moved from NYC back to Toronto five years ago. Susan's methods are good for mind body and soul. They cured what ailed me. I'm stronger. My posture is better. I feel taller. And...I'm getting super bendy and flexy :) I highly recommend. read more

This studio has moved locations several times and the latest location and renovated studio is really nice. It's very clean and there are a variety of classes. It seems they are still building up the number of members at their new location on Queen Street so the classes aren't busy and there's lot of rooms to spread out (at least in the class I attended). A few things of note, the attendance and sign in doesn't seem to be electronic yet and everything is tracked by paper. There isn't really a change room area (at least not from what I was shown) so the "change room" area is on the first level and right beside the entrance. For me, I didn't feel comfortable leaving my bag or anything there as anyone from the street can easily walk in and take your belongings as there is no front desk or anyone watching the door. I took all my belongings including my coat upstairs. read more

I used my passport to prana to attend a Saturday afternoon hatha vinyasa class. The studio is great - after you make the trek up the narrow stairs, there's a large, open lounge area strewn with flowy fabrics and blanket-covered couches. It reminded me of being in a guesthouse in Turkey, which might explain why I was immediately in love. There was also a cat wandering around exuding kitty prana - I love cats, so this was a total selling point for me. Checking in was easy - there was no sign of another human when I arrived, but the standard waiver was on the counter, so I grabbed one and filled it out, then added my name to the clearly labelled class list. When the instructor appeared she showed me where to write my Passport number - no fuss. The long narrow classroom space was lovely. Hardwood floors and two walls entirely lined with big bright windows - the view is nothing special, but the light is really nice. A selection of plants and yoga nic nacs on window ledges. The class itself was ok. There were only two students (the instructor told me that it's much much busier during the week), so definitely no crowding and lots of attention. I should perhaps have attended a more advanced class because the postures were a bit more basic than I was hoping for and the flow was. very. slow. Relaxing, but a bit dull, though I did still leave feeling like I did some work. At a few points during the class Max the yoga kitty came over and hung out on my blanket, purring in my ear and sniffing my head. I found this completely charming, but it could easily have the opposite effect if you're not a cat person. I found the whole place, dusty corners, absent reception staff and all, to be completely charming, but I definitely go in for that kind of thing. read more

The Yoga Lounge - Max the yoga kitty, chillin' on my shoes! - Yoga Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I used my passport to prana to try out the Yoga Lounge. I took one of the restorative yoga classes. They provided blankets, bolsters, blocks and straps, even yoga mats for free if you don't have one. The class is so relaxing, I would definitely go back for another class! read more

I came here with my Passport to Prana and took Ana's Hatha class over the holidays. The studio space is bright and open, although I understand that they might be converting the main studio into 2 rooms in the future. Registration etc. was simple - I just had to write my email and passport #, and sign a standard waiver. The change room was clean and stocked with soaps, creams, towels, etc. There are 2 showers I think. The class itself was great. I usually practice ashtanga, so it felt a bit slower paced but challenging enough and Ana gave each student lots of personal attention and corrections. As with most studios downtown, the peaceful quiet of class is sometimes interrupted by sirens, cars honking, and other noise, but you can't really help that. I would certainly come back here, maybe for one of the vinyasa classes (they also offer restorative yoga and yogalates). The studio apparently has a kitty, but I never saw her. They also organize other events throughout the year. For instance, in January the studio is organizing a clothing swap. read more

Nobody can say I didn't give it the ol' college try. In fact, I gave it 5 lessons per week over a 3 month time period. That's approximately 60 lessons give or take a holiday and minus the last two days left on my membership which I chose not to attend. When I first became interested in yoga I was incredibly eager to start a routine and stick with it. I buddied up with a girlfriend and we enthusiastically started scoping out studios. If you're anything like me the buddy system is an awesome motivator to get into a regular workout routine. We were thrilled when we found the Yoga Lounge, it was a convenient location for both of us and the staff were very nice. We each purchased a three month membership so that we would not have any excuses *not* to go. Unfortunately that three month membership was the only thing that kept me coming back. I won't speak for my girlfriend, but she didn't last quite as long as I did. The staff were always very friendly, there's no disputing that. However, when you see my smiling face 5 times per week for 12 weeks in a row it would be really nice if you *didn't* ask me, "Have you been here before?" I don't think that's asking too much, it's not like I'm expecting you to remember my name or anything. There was absolutely no consistency with the instructors (except on Monday nights) and the instruction itself. During popular class times the studio was incredibly crowded and the staff did not put a whole lot of effort into making it a more comfortable and usable space. I rarely ever felt the instructors were paying a whole lot of attention to the students and it was even more rare to see them actually adjust someone who was not positioned properly. I was put off on a few occasions (yes, more than one) when I showed up at the studio nice and early before class and patiently waited my turn to enter the studio as the class before mine was exiting. I am not a rude nor pushy person, but maybe I should have been because as the flood gates opened the instructor turned to me and hinted that another class would be starting 'right after this one'. Pardon me? You saw me sitting here for over 15 minutes, no? Two days before my membership was due to expire, I was completely offended by one of the instructors. It was the day after a holiday and I was the only person who showed up to class. FOUR times throughout the lesson the instructor complained that she HAD to be there. And then she had the audacity to say that she should be at home because this was "not worth her time". She also said that she was used to working with more experienced students and didn't really know what to do with me. I will also add that she did NOT ONCE adjust any of my poses even though I was just a lowly little beginner who didn't know what I was doing. I will therefore assume that even that little bit of effort on her part would also have been a waste of her time... even though she was getting paid for it and with *my* money no doubt. I NEVER WENT BACK. Yes, the studio was absolutely gorgeous, but it was also absolutely filthy. The floor looked as though it was rarely ever cleaned. Every night I gave my mat a thorough wipe down to get rid of the grime, cat hair, human hair and crumbs stuck on it. Seriously. I give Yoga Lounge '1 Sta'r for being a pretty studio with pretty staff who were pretty friendly. In this case, prettiness will only get Yoga Lounge that far. ***Oh, I should add that this experience was a couple of summers ago (it's amazing how well you can recall crappy events, huh?)... I'm hoping they have cleaned up their act by now.*** read more

From the pics it looked really glamourous, and seemed to offer perks and a lounge space in addition to the regular yoga studios that you go to. After riding a small sketchy elevator, you enter the space. When I got there, there was a class that was in progress, and no one at the reception. I waited a bit to see if someone would come back. But no one did, so I signed in, left my P2P number and signed the waiver and went to go change. The changeroom was nice. Two showers separated by a glass, Lots of cubbyholes with baskets for your stuff, and lots of hooks. Two sinks and two toilets. When I came back out, there were other class members staring at me like I worked there. I wasn't until about 10 mins before class the teacher did arrive and started registering people. There are 2 rooms, one normal and one hot room. When I went into the Hot room to set up my stuff, there were some nicely spaced out tape on the floor. The room wasn't hot at all and even had me question whether it will get more hot. During the class, it probably was about 30 something, I didn't really break a sweat, but some other people did profusely. The Hot Fusion class with music, was ok. It wasn't fusion but it had music. But I have to say the instructor was one of the less skillful that I have seen. She demo'd a lot of the poses, but not to the extent of others. Okay fine, won't hold that against her, but during the practice, there was no advice on what to think about, what alignment to focus on - it was just about where to place your feet etc. I also found some poses were held a lot longer than normal, creating what I felt were awkward silences... although we were already silent.. The last 15 mins (at least that's what it felt like) of the 1 hour class was Savasana, which is a little bit of a waste of time. It's not that easily accesible at Church and Richmond unless you live in the area. Parking on the street (one south at Lombard) was $2.50/hr. read more

If I could give them 4.5/5, I would, but sadly there's no half allowed ("Sometimes, a girl needs a half"...). I lost my Passport to Prana virginity here! I went to a Saturday afternoon hour and a half vigorous vinyasa class after working the morning shift at my clinic job. Normally, a gentleman named Duncan teaches it, but on this day he was away and so the class was sub'ed. I wish I'd gotten the name of the teacher (possibly Jackie?), as she was LOVELY! The class itself was great: I felt like I was working but the difficulty was not outside of my level; the studio was very nice, airy; and there were only 3 other students (and that was a "big" class!!). LOVED that; I'm not a fan of packed classes, so this was exceptional for me. Only a few things would I say were taking away from a 5-star review. First, at the time I arrived, there was no one there for reception and, being new to the studio, I felt a little lost. Where was the change room? What do I sign? Where do I sign? I managed to figure it out, as the sign in book and waiver were at the desk and I just kept opening doors until I found somewhere to change, but I do like someone there to give me that little bit of direction. Once the teacher arrived, she did act as the receptionist, but it would have been nice to have someone there at all times. The other thought was that the instructor, albeit lovely, didn't leave her mat to help reposition or realign the students and I. I felt pretty confident with my practice, but can always benefit from some help. Overall, I would love to return to the Yoga Lounge again. It's not exactly convenient for me, but I feel like the atmosphere was worth the 45 minute walk (though I may be singing a different tune come winter time!). That said, I have no clue what the membership rates are. On the website, the information is not forthcoming and one needs to email to find out. That I find difficult; I'd like to know up front, and it just makes life easier. read more

They have a wide variety of classes (both styles and difficulties), although it's not always clear in the descriptions which are which. I'm not a fan of hot yoga, but that seems to be a specialty of theirs - those classes tend to be fuller. It's worth exploring a few classes and finding a teacher you gel with. They're all unique. Some great, challenging cardio classes are Michelle's, Kristina's and Didi's. Slower paced, technical would be Nicole's. Overall, I'm a big fan of many of the teachers there. Spend some time to find a class that fits your levels and needs. read more

I had hit a wall in my journey to get healthy. I was stuck at 223 pounds and could not get below this number for nothing. So I thought I needed to shake things up and do some HOT YOGA. I went to go try Florence's Friday class at 7pm and then again to her 1pm class on Sunday. I loved it so much that I did her classes on Friday and Sunday again. What happened? I lost 10 pounds in 10 days and got down to 213 pounds!!! If you have hit a wall in your weight loss I highly recommend Florence's Hot Yoga class. read more

Very bright, spacious room with huge live plants, experienced and attentive teacher and free mat rental. Every time I come I get the same teacher - Ana. Can't say anything about the others. The classes are moderately paced, leaning towards almost Iyengar feel of deep-diving into asanas, and not crowded at all. This studio deserves better publicity - check it out! read more

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Great instructors and a very clean place. Great addition to a neighbourhood! Can't wait till they open a hot yoga room.

On September 21, 2015 I attended Chris Hawk's "Letting Go" Workshop. Chris is a visiting instructor from (I think, if I recall correctly), Costa Rica. I really enjoyed the workshop. I think Chris is a gifted instructor. His guided meditation was terrific. I also liked the studio. It was a bit busier than I am used to - I typically attend smaller classes in boutique studios - but I was warmly greeted by the receptionist and made to feel right at home. The room the workshop took place in was bright and cozy. I look forward to attending future workshops and classes at this studio. read more

So my best friend and I bought a Buytopia deal- 5 classes for $30. A great deal for hot yoga in Toronto! The deal has now ended, and I have a few thoughts: 1- Don't look at the pictures offered of this place. It looks very little like the gorgeous space you see online. 2- The "locker room" doesn't have lockers, which leaves many people bringing their valuables in to the yoga space, something many other studios wouldn't allow. The showers are also divided by a glass partition, and I just find that weird. 3- Of the 5 classes I took, two, lead by Sofie, were wonderful and challenging. Two, lead by incredibly inexperienced instructors, were no good. 4- Classes are often overbooked, and there seems to be no rhyme or reason to the yoga etiquette. People can arrive late, the space can be overbooked, and people can bring their stuff with them to the class. All in all, other than Sofie, I don't see any real appeal to this studio. And the monthly cost is higher than (what I would suggest are) far superior studios. Unless you like a weirdly half shaved cat walking around, then this is right in your wheelhouse. read more

Tucked away by a busy intersection, this studio is excellent. It's not really visible but you have to go up to the third floor. Sophie who teaches yoga for athletes is the bomb! Absolutely amazing. The hot yoga studio is nice and HOT. It has a nice view of Richmond and Church. The prices are competitive but not overly priced. The facility isn't state of the art but, it's a yoga studio. What do you expect? The staff is always friendly, smiling and open to conversation. I highly recommend this studio and will continue going. read more

A great local place for those nearby to get their yoga fix. I've been going to Yoga Lounge for about a year now and particularly enjoy their Hatha classes (the gentle hatha on Mondays with Jane is fantastic - very zen way to start the week). Well priced classes in a lovely studio, with friendly staff and a convenient location. read more

I've been doing yoga for many years now, at many different studios. While some studios really go above and beyond, I don't expect that from every studio. In fact, I often find the more rustic, down to earth studios refreshing. Unfortunately, The Yoga Lounge really missed the mark for me. 1 - Some instructors insist on using blankets as part of the class. This is great, except that at the end of the class the blankets are returned to where they were taken from, without visiting a washing machine or being sanitized before the next person uses it. In a hot yoga class, this is a bit much for me to stomach. It also makes me question the hygiene standards of the studio as a whole... 2 - My friend and I attended the 5:30 class on Wednesday twice. Both times we were disappointed. To say it was a beginners class would be an understatement. After the second class, the instructor asked my friend and I what we thought. I decided to be honest and said, "we've done quite a bit of yoga, so probably could have benefited from a more challenging class", she responded by saying that she gears her class toward the beginner. Awesome. I'm all for beginners yoga. However, a beginners class should be advertised as that. I would not have signed up for a beginners class, simply because I'm not a beginner. I would also hate to think that a true beginner might be missing out on this class because they don't realize that it is, in fact, a beginners class. 3 - My friend and I showed up half an hour early for a class, that was then overbooked. We were sitting outside the hot room, waiting to be invited in. The waiting area became quite busy, and we realized it was going to be a very full class. Even though we were only a few feet from the door, we aren't pushy enough. People were literally pushing past us to get into the room first. I get it. You're in a rush. And this isn't really a Yoga Lounge issue as it is a manners issue, but maybe if a class has been overbooked, the person at reception could make sure that the people who showed up early and signed up first get a spot in the room. Once we were all settled (I was in a corner and couldn't do some of the poses because I didn't have room due to the wall I was hugging), we were told to make room because three more people were still coming. They showed up late - like, 10 minutes late. They got better spots than I did, and I was there 30 minutes early. And since when do you walk into a class 10 minutes late? Again, maybe it's a manners issue, but perhaps there could be some rules that people have to follow. Irritating 20 people to accommodate 3 doesn't make sense to me, and seems short sighted. 4 - Don't judge this studio based on the photos online. It's not the same. At all. Has Yoga Lounge not updated their photographs online intentionally? It seems like false advertising - selling people on what their studio used to be, rather than what it is now. I was disappointed when I showed up and realized the studio was not what was advertised online. I felt like I had been misled. Short sighted advertising plan. 5 - There is a cat that roams free, which is a problem if you have allergies. There is also a child who sits on the only couch in the waiting area (of course in the middle so there's no chance of sharing), and is glued to a hand held video game. I'm a teacher. This is sad to me. This child is in a yoga studio. Can't he be given a role? And maybe something else to do besides stare at a tiny screen for hours on end? And not be taking up the only seating area? I'm all for kids going to work with their parents. I think it's fantastic and sets a great example and offers a wonderful learning opportunity. This kid isn't enjoying any of these benefits. To me, this child is just another example of the short sightedness of the studio as a whole. 6 - The door to the hot yoga studio opens constantly, changing the temperature and blasting you with freezing temperatures when you're all warmed up. It happens because they divided the beautiful big studio into two smaller studios, probably to meet the rise in demand for hot yoga. Again, I understand the intention, but the execution was terrible. The poor construction due to the temporary nature of the wall they constructed means that every time the door to the outside world is opened, the door to the hot studio opens due to the change in pressure. The construction plan shows short sightedness... again. With all that said, Sofie's "Yoga for Athletes" class is AMAZING. If my Yoga Lounge experience hadn't been so disappointing overall, I would convince myself to grin and bear it once a week, just to do Sofie's class. Sofie - if you teach at any other studios in Toronto, I want to know where and when. read more

The studios are beautiful and the change rooms really nice; my only complaint would be that I wish they had lockers to keep any valuables in during the classes. I went to 3 classes and found them all beneficial in their own way. The hot classes were really hot and the temperature was consistent. The teachers were extremely friendly and helpful. The regular class had a much cooler temperature which I didn't care for, but the class itself was not bad. Every time we went, there was a receptionist there to check us in; we didn't have the feeling that no one worked there. Overall, a very pleasant experience and we plan to keep going back. read more