YYoga

The better of the YYoga locations in Vancouver. Clean, elegant and centrally located (on Burrard), makes it a popular spot for all. Ammenities are A+, especially the sauna. Classes can get pretty crowded, so make sure to schedule yourself around peak timings.

I’ve been going to YYoga for a few years now and have consistently had a positive experience, both with the variety of classes and their instructors. Lately, however, things have changed. The evening classes are often so overcrowded that the instructors have to change their practice to make sure we are all confined to our mats. Basically, stay inside your box or risk kicking someone in the shin or even worse, the face. Sometimes you get lucky and end up next to a wall and only risk being accosted by your fellow yogis from three sides. There’s no point in reserving a spot for the classes since they don’t seem to cap the class until all the mats are laying so close together creating what looks like Joseph’s amazing technicolor dream coat draped over the floor. Not only does the experience not leave you feeling calm or «zen», but I often find myself worrying about how I’m going to make it over 30 bodies side by side like sardines and to the door in case of an emergency. Considering that I’m paying quite a bit of money to be a member at YYoga (even more now since their prices increased), I would have hoped to be able to raise my arms in class without awkwardly caressing my neighbor in the process, but sadly I have no such luck. I still do stand by the fact that their instructors are great and that they have a great variety of classes, but if you, like me, have a full-​time job and can only practice after work or on weekends, then be prepared to get really close and personal with a few strangers and maybe even get the pleasure of wiping their sweat off your mat.

Of all the Yyoga locations in BC, this one is hands down my favorite one. It is very spacious and clean and upon entering, there’s a very nice Zen feeling. It turns my bad days right back up and I feel like I’m «reborn» and refreshed everytime I finish a class. They also have complimentary shampoo and conditioner, etc. Add a few bucks for towel service. They also have a infrared sauna, spin classes and a variety of yoga classes. Whether you’ve had a good or bad day, take a class and your day will be even better :)

I have never been to YYoga before but knew they had multiple locations in the city. My friend had a free guest pass so we tried out YRide on Saturday morning. The staff were friendly, helpful and efficient.
Located on Burrard on the second floor, this space is absolutely gorgeous: Calming décor, spacious and clean. I appreciated that we had to take our shoes off just past the front desk so the floors were kept clean from everyone walking barefoot to their class.
Since we were new, we were taken on a quick tour. There’s a room for shoes, free tea station, locker room for men and women, comfy seating, and even a sauna to use. I loved how huge the locker rooms were and could see myself using the facilities if this were my usual gym.
As for YRide, it was a good class though not the best spin class I’ve taken. The instructor talked the whole time (which I like as a distraction from the sweaty pain!), but I wished the music choices were more current, and louder to keep me motivated. The room itself is tight, with the bikes arranged in a horseshoe around the instructor.
Would I go back? With my 4 star rating you’d think so but probably not. I’m not a yoga person but I can see how this place would be perfect for someone who is into yoga.

I am new to yoga, and I am loving my 40-​dollar promotional beginner pass! I have been to several classes, and loved all of the instructors, who made me feel very welcome and were quick to correct my postures if needed. The studio itself is very beautiful and the staff is friendly and helpful.

I love love love this location ! It looks like a 5 star spa! There is also a spa inside this yyoga. It is so clean, its one of there bigger locations, much more variety of clothes. As well as bigger rooms and washrooms. They also have spin classes at this location which is fantastic

YYOGA really has a great way of making the yoga experience like a spa experience. It takes you from the hub bub of your daily life and transports you into a serene, beautiful, clean and peaceful surrounding that just puts you at ease and happiness. I like their tea and water service. Not to mention the beautiful bathrooms and change room where they have lotion, shampoo and conditioner of good quality for you to use.
Other than the aesthetics of the place, they always have a smiling greeter working there. They look more that they are having fun than work, and always very professional and helpful.
I love the different instructors who all have their own style but all are very helpful in terms of putting you in the right pose and helping you with any injuries you have. They are always very welcoming as well.
I do enjoy the yyoga hot classes though quite a number of people at the Kits location. I prefer the West Sixth location for tranquility and smaller class but the kits location is always very fun to be at.
Highly recommend yyoga if you are a true yogi or just getting into it.

This place is really beautiful. It has a grand spa-​like feel as you wander down the wide hall with high ceilings. They have 3 rooms — one for cycling, one for regular yoga, and one for hot yoga. We were in the regular yoga room taking a flow class. There were no mirrors so you had to hope you were in the right position. Overall a good experience.

I attended several flow and ride classes during my two week stay in Vancouver. This is a great yoga studio. The front desk staff is friendly and helpful, the facilities first rate, and instructors were all amazing! I enjoyed every minute at YYoga!

One word: LOVE! Thank you Yyoga for bringing the dreams of all yogis to life.

I love yyoga, each class is different and different instructors and styles so I never get bored and always look forward to going because I never know what to expect and trust that whatever it is is exactly what my mind and body need that day. I do have a few favs but appreciate each one for their own styles of teaching. I always go to yaletown or downtown flow. One thing I dislike at yaletown location during the summer the floors get HOT like burn my feet, I think they are heated for hot classes, but the downtown location doesn’t do that. Sometimes the classes are really busy but I don’t mind and actually feel like it gets more heated which I like to sweat and also all the positive energy of so many people fills the room specially if there is any chanting or om during class I can really feel it vibrate within me in large classes. I have a month to month member ship which is pretty average price for hot yoga studios in my experience but the drop ins are really expensive, and the classes that are 75 mins rather than 60 are a lot more for not much longer which never really made sense to me, and also they cancelled their first class free trial which sucks because I always want to bring a friend to try out a class but some don’t want to spend so much for a one time drop in. I’ve been to a lot of studios and yyoga is my favourite for their locations and variety and so many classes through out the day so no matter what can always fit it in your busy schedule. :)

This is a beautifully designed studio, however, at $ 130 /​month with a $ 50 cancellation fee, I would rather attend a studio that wasn’t so lavish. Something rustic and simple, yet polished. I don’t feel that there is value at $ 130 /​month.
As a new member, utilizing 30 days for $ 40, and given the size of this particular YYoga location, I expected more from the staff at reception. I entered when the studio opened. There were three staff members up front and anyone waiting outside (like me) got checked in. Mentioning that I had a new membership, I did also ask to be shown where particular rooms and lockers were. The most they were willing to give me was a point and describe. Nobody wanted to take me down the 40ft hallway. It was annoying, actually. After also stating that I was new and clearly in need of a locker, they failed to provide me with a key. So after getting myself acquainted with the layout of the studio, I had to walk all the way back to the desk for the key.
I had to leave my ID card in order to obtain a key. No problem. Since I intended to do a 10am class, leave for lunch and return at 12, I kept the locker key. Which I got scolded for doing later on. Apparently, the keys are to not leave the premises. This makes sense but since I had informed them that I would be staying for several classes, I’m surprised they didn’t give me the 411 on everything ahead of time. Serious ball drop!
I only attended two classes at this location because Burrard is not my primary studio and also because the hours of the Pilates classes really did not work for my schedule, which is most unfortunately because Rich Reynolds is an amazing instructor and wonderful guy. I really wish I could have attended more of his classes! A true delight. The other instructor or Hot Yoga, cannot recall her name, was also terrific. I enjoyed these instructors far more than at the Yaletown location.
My other complaint refers to their website which did not function [for reservations] throughout the duration of my membership. Therefore, I had to show up 20 – 30 minutes before class to ensure a spot.
The intro promo worked best for me as I have a very unpredictable schedule. I happened to have numerous days off around Xmas so the intro worked. Knowing that there are cancellation fees down the road, I would not become a member.

Some really selfish yogis here hogging prime floor space. This location is always crowded too. I like the instructors here but don’t think I want to sweat with space hogs.

YYoga is such a great studio. From the moment you step in, you forget that you’re in a studio in the middle of noisy, downtown Vancouver. It’s very zen. There are three studios with multiple classes going on, huge locker rooms and a nice tea room.
I’ve only taken a few courses so far, but I’ve loved all of them. I particularly like their take on Bikram — has more motions and moves compared to traditional courses.
This place is a bit pricey, but you really get what you pay for.

I live in Richmond yet I still transit all the way downtown just to go to the Flow location. It’s usually the best location for classes since there are sometimes three classes going on at one time.
The change rooms are nice and roomy which is a huge plus in my book. I used to go to Bikram and it was next to impossible to make it out of the showers and change rooms within the span of an hour. I had no choice because unusually go to work right after my class.
For the flow location I really recommend Kelly Colleens classes, she is perfectly on point for posture allignment, one of my yoga goals for the year (I have really weak knees and a bad back)
The fee to cancel month to month is a little annoying but thankfully I’m not looking to cancel anytime soon!

I like yyoga primarily for spinning and pilates, and sometimes the infrared sauna! I usually go to the downtown facility, which is my favorite because it’s the most spacious and well equipped. The changerooms/​washrooms are nice too!
Pilates/​Spinning can be pretty different depending on the teacher. I like Rich Reynolds for core/​pilates, and Karley Cunningham for Yride.
Yoga here is consistent, but I rarely go to the yoga classes. For evening classes, good idea to get there early.

A couple of weeks ago this would have been a 5-​star rating. So why am I dropping my rating down by so much? They recently introduced the following:
$ 50 Cancellation Fee (for month-​to-​month memberships)
While most studios in Vancouver will waive this fee after a grace period of 3 – 4 months combined with advance 30 – 40 day notice… apparently YYoga will not. You will essentially be charged half a months membership to simply NOT go to classes there anymore. That’s it. No way around it.
Will I still continue to go to classes there? Maybe, maybe not. I love the studios, the locations are convenient, and I really like the mix of classes. However, the unreasonable cancellation policy just doesn’t sit right with me and makes me want to aggressively search for an alternative asap.

Anytime I can squeeze a yoga class into a work trip, I am grateful…
and when it’s one of those truly special classes, you know the ones that you really get lost in the present moment, get a great sweat, clear your head, and walk out feeling like a new person; that’s the feeling of Om.
That feeling of Om is what I experienced at YYoga during my last trip to Vancouver. Sure, it was pricey for a one hour class, but it was so worth it!
This studio is conveniently located… it was walking distance from my hotel. It’s clean and the staff are knowledgeable and friendly. They also have a fabulous retail shop that carries quality brands such as Spiritual Gangster (based right here in AZ) and Hard Tail. They rent mats, they have lockers, they offer plenty of classes daily, and they do get crowded. I recommend arriving early and/​or make a reservation!
I will not hesitate to return on a future trip to YVR… YYoga is worth the splurge. I want to get into a happy baby pose just thinking about the class I took. Namaste!

Ladies and gentleman the Star Bucks of Yoga.
Their facilities are clean, nice, modern and their staff (at most locations) are friendly which is the norm when you have a giant corporate chain. But other than that they charge wayyy to much to be crammed into a class. At their peak times they allow so many people into a class that your mat is practically touching others from all sides (I prefer to be in front of the mirror, to one ensure my posture is correct and two to have one less side that isn’t overlapping with another. I’m not sure about anyone else but it distracts from my practice when I have to duck out of the way of other limbs from all angles and fight back my displeasure of someone’s sweat dripping on my mat. There should be a comfortable cap but no its a cash grab to let everyone in.
Looking around — the majority of people aren’t doing the postures correct. Sometimes the instructor will assist but a lot of people don’t listen or there is just no way for them to reach you or even see you when there are tight packed rows. I think people are just there to say that they are doing Yoga because that is what you do in Vancouver or at least they need an excuse to buy Lululemon. Just the whole mentality of the the clientele is rude, snotty, and cut throat.
To get a good spot in class I arrive about 30 minutes or more early to get into a line that people cut in front of anyway, then an hour for my practice, another 30 to fight for a shower and get out of the change room which contains no lockers and tons of girls just sitting there texting. Big waste of two hours.
I will give them this, they did let me out of my contract (I’m having financial issues) but it wasn’t without a fight and an administration fee. As if my 118 a month will make a difference to them. Even if I ever found the spare cash to go back I wouldn’t unless they implemented some kind of class limit.

Ommmmmmmmmmmmm… just took an amazeballs Power class by Brandi (spelling?) and I feel great, and highly stretched out!
My third yoga class in all my life, I loved it, she’s so spirited and awesome!
I bought the month membership (30days/​$ 40) and you can use that at any of their centers. whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaatttttttttttttttt!!!
I liked that the front desk staff were awesome and helpful and that the class (albeit super hard for someone as unflexible as me) was fun and it got me to feel so good!