PranaShanti Yoga Centre

I’d say– for a first studio yoga experience I really quite enjoyed it! I wasn’t all too sure going in what to expect aside from the fact that my aunt and her friend had gone the night previously and came back nearly asleep!
Rest assured– yoga mat ready, I went into the studio. So at first, because this was a drop-​in, you have to fill out a sheet. It asks if you’re a student (which is a pretty nice deal– about 4 ish$ cheaper) but just make sure to bring your student card! (She let me know for the next time!)
The room itself was dimly lit– the instructor was super nice and the music was quite serene/​modern! I did really enjoy myself and was able to really relax. They do provide things that might be necessary– like a strap, foam boxes and a holster (?- this pillow looking thingy) just make sure to have your own mat (although they have ones in the lobby you can buy if need be).
Overall really nice experience! Wish I can do it more!

This place not only offers to notch yoga but also massage therapy, infrared sauna, Reiki and more. Excellent hot yoga studio as well. This studio boasts 4 separate yoga rooms, including 1 hot and they offer hatha, power, flow, yin, somatic and kundalini yoga. The owner Devinder has an awesome kundalini class and plays the gong. I love Greg, Phil, Monika, Jill, Laurie and Kat M.‘s classes. Really great teachers. Also the yoga teacher training which I took this winter was fun, informative and the space was perfect for our class of 22 students. I guess the only thing is that this place is not cheap, which is true of almost all the yoga studios in town.

I am home for Christmas and staying with my parents and wanted a yoga studio that I could walk to. I have gone to Santosha (Westboro) before, but they don’t have afternoon/​daytime classes. The studio was a bit further into Hintonburg than I expected, but it was easy to find and it looked like there was parking across the street. It was quick and easy ti sign-​up (and take advantage of the first timer’s special) and mat rental was only $ 2. I did the Monday morning class at 9:30. The class was smallish (maybe 6 – 7 people), which is always nice, and the instructor was great. He explained things without over explaining them. The free tea and cookies after class was a nice bonus too! Definitly going to go back next time I’m home!

I got into my yoga lifestyle when I was living in Ottawa, and this studio was among my absolute faves. The location is bright and spacious, perfect for creating that all– important relaxing atmosphere, and the locker rooms are nice and tidy.
The courses here are versatile enough to accommodate yoginis of all abilities– whether you’re an experienced guru, or just a beginner checking out the whole yoga scene. There are light courses for novices, or if you’re more exdperienced, try the power yoga techniques. (Fair word of warning, though– be prepared to sweat! It’s quite the workout). There are also courses designed for kids and mommies-​to-​be, for those so inclined. And best of all, their prices are quite phenomenal compared to some other studios.
The staff are very friendly and accomodating, and they really know their craft. When I came to one of my first classes here, one of my instructors pointed out that my hip problems while practicing were a result of an improperly taught pose, and when she taught me how to correct the stance, I never had the problem again.

I attended a class here with my friend who had a monthly membership. I was really impressed with the facility and the class. I have done some yoga before and am quite flexible because of my gymnastics background, so am always looking for an extra challenge in flexibility and balance.
I wasn’t disappointed, the teacher was obviously very experienced and even pointed out a couple of adjustments for me to make in the poses that I thought I had been doing fine. She was right, I could feel the difference.
The studio offers every kind of yoga class you can think of, this even includes prenatal yoga, children’s yoga and mother and baby yoga!
The class schedule has a time for everyone, no matter what your work week is like.