Namaste North

Class and staff are great! Great vibe.
May 21st, 2023

Its tough to decide on how many stars to give because theres so much that I truly love about the studio, but theres a lot about the way classes are taught that did not work for me. I will preface this by saying that, while this is my personal opinion, I have completed my yoga teacher training, and I have practised yoga for almost 30 years at a multitude of studios across Ontario in many different styles. Positives: I love the friendliness and the vibe about the studio and the warmth that the staff shows. It is clean, bright, and nicely appointed. Areas for Improvement: 1. Space in the studio is really limited. Parking is challenging. 2.The instructors seem scripted as the wording is almost identical between two different instructors for the same class. 3. I r.e.a.l.l.y. dont like how the instructors call people practising by their names. When I taught yoga, I always invited people in the class to raise their hand if they were uncomfortable being adjusted. I think the same should go for being called by name over a speaker. Further, people were praised and corrected by name. 4. There were also comments made about how people were late or early coming in and out of poses and that how ones practise on the mat mimics their day-to-day life. It is important to allow people to practise at their own pace, honouring the need to hang out in a pose or take longer to settle into a pose. All of this should be experienced without judgement, or praise. The terms late and early dont belong anywhere in a yoga practise. 5. There was correction of pose variations which I know to be inconsequential. One instructor was also snapping and clapping loudly to cue changes and both were incessantly talking, encouraging people to Push! Push! Push! and to go Back, More Back, All the way back!, as well as saying Last chance to Overall, both classes had a distinctly western vibe really lacking in the key pieces of a yoga practise, like Ahimsa, that, for me, are essential to the yoga experience. At the end of the class a woman came in for the next class and loudly complained, God it stinks in here! while I was trying to hang out in Svasana for a little longer. Svasana over. That said, I felt physically great after the classes and the reception staff seem fabulous; it just depends on what one is looking for.
May 18th, 2023

Very first experience/ session today. Jody's efficient instructions and encouragements carried me through. Awesome welcome by staff and puppy. Super clean space all around. Kuddos! LOVED IT!
May 1st, 2023

Love this studio! Everyone is so nice, the whole place exudes a warm and comfy feel. Its very clean and welcoming
Apr 10th, 2023

Customer service and classes are incredible
Apr 8th, 2023