I like to consider myself a seasoned yogi and after trying a handful of yoga studios across the city, this one definitely isn't in my top list. I wanted to give this studio a try even though I've heard mixed reviews.
The reception was ok but did not didn't feel a very welcoming/happy vibe. The change rooms were nice, but were dark/in the basement and could use a tidy. Perhaps because it was the end of the day...
While waiting for my class to start I had a peruse through their gift shop, but one of the front desk ladies immediately came to my side asking me if I need help and then followed me around as if I was going to shoplift or something, I felt uncomfortable so I continued upstairs to wait for my class.
The class itself is where this studio lost major points for me. At $30 for a drop in, I expected a lot more. The heat vent kept coming on and off throughout the entire practice and was very very noisy, rattling and banging. It was so hard to relax during a "Restorative" class. How have they not fixed this???? Has no one else complained? I could barely hear the teacher speaking. Or why wasn't it just turned off all together? One woman complained of the train noise (which was understandable being right next to TTC), but the window was broken and the teacher could not close it.
The teacher was ok.... compared to other restorative classes I felt a bit gipped with only a few poses all on our backs. Felt there could have been a bit more.
Overall, I left feeling more anxious than relaxed and I'll stick to my usual studios that seem a bit more affordable and inviting. It's too bad, this place has potential but needs some improvements.