Enso Yoga

CLEANNESS is what keep me from coming here again and again!
It’s a nice break from the dirty old shower at YMCA or the sweat soaked carpet floor from Bikram Yoga at Laurier.
The yoga classes are more beginner than bikram, but if you combine it with hot barre or pilate, it can be quite intense! The only complaint is the columns that block your vision, come early to reserve a better spot.

This is the first yoga studio I have ever been to with traditional, chemical (and toxic) air freshener dispensers in the bathroom. Many of us go to yoga to improve our health so it was rather disappointing that the owners use chemicals that are bad for our bodies, our health, and our environment.
I will admit, it was hard to tell how much air freshener was being used. During one visit I did not smell much but during another visit, there was a harsh detergent smell which could have been the air freshener or the cleaning products they use.
Before posting this review, I reached out to the owners to write a polite email asking them whether the might consider replacing traditional air freshers with a non toxic alternative. But they never even bothered to reply.
The studio is otherwise quite nice: the bathrooms are spacious, the studio is clean, and the two classes I took were well taught. I would say the yoga is more on the warm rather than hot side at least compared to Moksha.

I hear this is the best hot yoga in Montréal. So I went a few times. It was really good most of the times.
The studio is very clean — they are always mopping. You really need this for a place that generates so much sweat. I love the changing rooms — especially the lockers that do not require a lock. They are electronic with passcode.
I took off one star because one of the classes I went to on a Sunday once was just so terrible. I get that there will be variations in style and content, but this was just like such a waste of time and money. We did maybe 2 poses and the rest of the time was spent sitting and breathing. I can sit and breathe at home for free.
Anyway, if you get a good teacher, it’s great. Come early to steak out a good spot. Classes fill up and get quite packed at almost any time of day.

Enso is the place to go! They have 2 huge rooms with great natural light coming in, even with a packed class they don’t feel over-​crammed. Locker rooms and showers are always clean and the staff is super friendly. All teachers are experienced, give proper instructions and most do hands on adjustments. Pretty much all classes are given in a mix of French, English and Sanskrit so nobody is left out, teachers are always clear on their instructions.
The only feedback I have is that since all classes are different an «enso flow» can on one day be really advanced (arm balances, inversions, backbends, etc) and the same «enso flow» on the day after is a beginner intro class. It would be nice if the schedule would display who’s teaching each class and what kind of flow to expect. Maybe add a lvl 1−2−3, yin, hatha, vinyasa grading system to each class depending on who’s teaching.
They also offer Pilates and barre, which I heard are also fantastic. Don’t be a fool, go to enso yo.

Tres PROPRE studio de Yoga chaud et cassiers avec cadenas inclus. Ambiance de spa. Bcp choix des cours jour et soir. Par contre ils n’offrent pas la tisane comme dans les standard…

Love this place: it’s the only yoga studio I’ll go to in Montréal! Incredibly clean and spacious — and while I am well aware that getting this kind of luxury is something that goes into your fees, I am happy to pay a bit more for the excellent experience.
The only thing I am not a fan of is that the schedule doesn’t tell you which teacher will teach your class. Enso will let you know if you call in advance and ask, but otherwise, it’s a gamble. There are one of two teachers who don’t really suit my style (whom I would rather avoid), and some teachers that I absolutely adore, but it’s not easy to plan your classes around that.

In Montréal for the weekend stayed 1 block from the studio. Very impressed with the facilities, incredibly clean and very tasteful décor. Electronic lockers for your valuables, great staff, very large studios to practice in.

this is fine for a temporary yoga place but don’t think of it as your home. Its a good temporary place as its probably meant to be. Unfortunately, the owner and manager are never there so it really lacks spirit of someone who is dedicated to the art. Teachers range from good to bad. In general, most teachers are okay.
Besides that the studio is very clean however, the classes aren’t always very hot But, this studio is just one in passing. They offer a very cheap intro price which gets lots of people to go through it but really hardly anyone ever stays it seems. Most people I’ve talked to don’t like the manager and think he’s more interested in money then in yoga and is always out to guage you on prices from raising tuition to water and towel prices. In general, this is a okay place to be if you work in the area but there are more challenging and better run place if you have the time look for them.

Though this is clearly a clean high-​level establishment, I had a less-​than-​satisfied customer experience when requesting a refund on a bulk session purchase I’d bought for my partner — not knowing she wouldn’t be able to take part in the hot yoga given her pregnancy. When I went in to request a refund, I was told that only the manager could approve this but that he was busy and would call me back. No call was forthcoming and when going back a few weeks later, I was told that they did not have my contact information and had ultimately figured that I would end up coming back. I mentioned I had left a note with this and was then told they had lost the note. So fine, I processed it but in hindsight this struck me as odd — since I had initially been asked to create an Enso account and leave my credit card info then… Anyway — just struck me as a bit of an oversight — which isn’t necessarily a big deal — we all do them, right? But then I’d have prefered they own up rather than left me in limbo with a transaction worth a few hundred $$.
The other slight irksomeness is the studio’s layout and their policy that *everyone* needs to remove their footwear before approaching the counter. Makes sense since class participants need to walk right past the counter barefoot to get to class and don’t necessarily want to walk in street sludge, but it’s a slight annoyance if you’re coming for anything else except for a hot yoga class. I wonder how does Enso deal with shoes when they get large deliveries (yoga mats, water, whatev) or when their accountant comes by?

I really like their service there and the staffs were very nice. The studio was big enought to accomodate ten to fifteen people inside. The teachers were nice and helpful.
Dont forget to drink a lot of waters!

Having been to many yoga studios of all styles, this is like the Ritz Carleton of yoga studios. From the outside, spacious, clean, modern, open. The yin class I took was very accessible for all levels. The live music was really nice in enhancing the sounds with the practice. Throughout the 90m the teacher guided us in both English and French which I thought was very considerate for the students. Not all studios teach in both but I can see why both French and English speaking yogis would enjoy her method of delivery. I can’t get over the space of this place! It is literally 2−3x the size of regular studios back home; even the change rooms (which are also furniture with massive coded lockers, multiple showers and water fountain) are big enough for a few extra rooms if they wanted. Highly recommend the hot yin class! It is truly at hot class — 38C so even through passive postures you’ll work up a sweat and a good detox! Cannot say enough good things about enso!

What a beautiful studio. It’s super duper clean, and well-​maintained. The receptionist was polite, friendly and very easy going! The changeroom/​showers/​bathrooms were huge, and again clean. I love that they put in these lockers that have combinations that you can set yourself too.
I tried out the Saturday morning community class here for $ 10, the studio was large, and floors clean. A quick scan of the class there seemed to be more men than women in the class, pretty different from other studios I found. Instruction was good and the class seemed a bit more advanced, but I did wish that they offered more modifications of the poses.
Definitely looking forward to the next class!

In a word: Impeccable.
Enso yoga is where you go to treat yourself like GOLD.
The gorgeous, warm wooden décor, clean architecture and ample amenities make this yoga studio feel more like a high-​end spa. The staff and yoga instructors are top notch as well. Ali is probably my favourite yoga instructor, followed closely by James. Eventually you get to know them all and I couldn’t complain about a single one. A good mix of male and female instructors as well as clientele.
I’d never tried hot yoga before entering Enso. I typically am not a person who tolerates heat well, and for the first couple of sessions, I thought I might pass out. But, after a few classes, miraculously, my body adjusted and I began to crave the intense, penetrating heat of the classes. It didn’t take long for my body to tone up, either. Hot yoga is a bit of a fast track to a more buff, healthier, more confident you. The heat makes stretching a little easier and I can’t even touch my toes on a regular basis.
What’s really great is that if you forget your water, forget a towel, or even forget your mat (or don’t have one yet), you can just buy/​rent what you need from Enso for super cheap, so you won’t ever find yourself in the awkward position of being without everything you need.
I can’t say enough good things about this oasis in the downtown of Montréal! It’s saved my stressful student life many a night. I had a very affordable six-​month student membership. Since I’m going away in a few months, I’ll have to follow another payment plan, but I do recommend a six-​month fix. If you know you’re paying for it no matter what, you will be sure to go frequently enough to see a real benefit.

One of the bests hot yoga studios in Montréal. The classes and teachers are great, the changing rooms are soooo spacious (including plenty of shower cabins, finally!!) and it’s right next to the Peel metro station. A bit pricey but all yoga studios are anyways. Try the intro week — you’re going to love this place!

N’ayant jamais fait de yoga, mais curieuse d’essayer, une amie m’invita à l’accompagner à Enso.
L’endroit: superbe!
Le prix: ce cours-​ci était à 7 $ (plus 2 $ pour le tapis), ce que mon budget étudiant a grandement apprécié!
Le cours: wow! Moi qui est plutôt du style «chat d’intérieur à l’air climatisé» j’ai adoré l’expérience de hot yoga. Après le cours, et jusqu’à mon couché, je me suis sentie sereine et tout mon corps était très relaxe. Je prévois y retourner pour les cours à 7 $. Nous avons eu une prof un peu plus «grano» dans l’âme pour ce cours-​ci et se mordre les lèvres semblait être la seule manière de né pas pouffer de rire à certaines occasions suites aux commentaires un peu «space» de la prof.
petit point à améliorer: j’aurais pu mieux suivre si le cours était un peu plus bilingue et moins unilingue anglophone (alors qu’il était annoncé comme bilingue, d’où l’étoile perdue).

I’m visiting Montréal for the weekend and found this studio when I looked up «hot yoga» near me on Unilocal.I am an experienced practitioner, I have been to many studios in my time, and this is one of the best. The personnel are friendly, the studios are great (huge, well heated, clean), there are lots of clean showers and lockers, mats to rent (brought my own), towels to rent (thick), large bottle of water to buy (refrigerated), and you can get a fantastic smoothie after class. The fact that they offer a discounted price at non-​peak times made me very happy. I couldn’t imagine a better experience, especially as a visitor to a new city.

This place is practically the best thing ever.
It’s my first time at yoga (and hot yoga) so I have nothing to compare it too, but I’m pretty sure it’s one of the best yoga studios in Montréal. I swear they have everything there, free lockers, showers, filtered water fountains, they let you rent towels and mats, and they sell smoothies (which I swore to myself that I would try one day). The moment you enter the studio, you don’t even feel like you’re in downtown Montréal, it’s as if you’ve been magically transported to a hot temple. And for the classes, well they’re simply amazing. The teacher was completely professional and really helpful.
If you’re going there, get ready to be sweating!

For a good sweat ‘n stretch, got to love this hot yoga studio. Come and make your inner downward dog sweat right here…
I have done a couple of hot yoga studios, and this one has to be my favorite one. For starters, the staff is very competent: they know their yoga, they are very in sync with their classes and have great teaching techniques. Everybody is very helpful. Also,
the studios are beautiful and very roomy. The locker room is nice and big. Everything is spotless!!! Very clean. They clean the place all the time.
Very beautiful. Very clean. Great teachings. All important things when you want to practice in a hot yoga studio.

This has got to be the cleanest yoga studio in Montréal!
Enso Yoga has two beautiful rooms, with beautiful wood floors and pillars interspersed around the room which definitely gives the impression of a Hindu Temple and not an urban yoga studio. Everything is in white and luxurious polished wood.
Hot Yoga is exactly that — hot and that means you’ll be sweating pools. Sweating through your clothes, into your towel and onto your mat. If a yoga studio isn’t clean, that can be extremely unhygienic.
At Enso, after each class, the rooms are mopped up. Not only are the rooms mopped up but so are the shower stalls and the locker rooms. I have honestly never seen anything like it. With digital lockers, showers with shampoo and body wash dispensers, LOTS of space to change, shower and go, filtered water fountains, towel service, classes in hot Pilates, the one thing you can never say about Enso is that you feel cramped.
It is a bit pricey, it’s true but they do offer corporate rates so if you can get 5 co-​workers to sign up, you can get a corporate rate which comes out to about $ 65 a month for a 6-​month deal and that’s quite a deal when the going rate for hot yoga in Montréal at other studios is about $ 120-​$ 150 a month.
Their $ 20 intro deal, which is for 7 days of yoga is a steal and will give you a taste to see if you can see yourself becoming a regular here.

Recently got sucked into the hot yoga craze, and I must say– I am addicted!
It is so energizing, relaxing, and a wonderful alternative for an outstanding cardio workout. The instructors are knowledgeable and so helpful! I’ve taken yoga at other facilities numerous times and always got bored rather quickly, but this place really catches you by surprise and makes you want more. The studio itself is spotless, chic, and beautiful, I’ve never seen anything like it. Even after showering there (and trust me, I can hardly ever even step into, let alone use, a public bathroom), you will never want to wait to shower at home!
Perhaps a little pricy, but so worth it. If you’re curious to try it out and see for yourself, they have an all-​you-​can-​yoga deal for 20 $ that lasts 7 days. Then see how you feel about committing to it.

Enso Yoga est un studio de yoga chaud.
J’ai commencé à aller à ce yoga pour un défi 30 jours de yoga chaud et je né regrette pas mon choix.
Il y a deux belles grandes salles. Les instructeurs sont très biens et très bons.