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| - So I decided after all the intense activities that I do, to find something calming to help with muscle relaxation. I have the worst shoulder pain and I have weak wrists so you can imagine all the shortcomings that come along with it.
I've been reading about Hot Yoga for a while and I am confused yet impressed by the popularity of all the new age types of Yoga that pop up every once in a while.
I'm all for fitness but Yoga has been turned into this raw-food-apple-cider-eating only type of fad. Considering I had never attempted at ANY type of Yoga before, I decided - why not?
I like heat
I need to check out what this meditation thang is all aboot
So I walked into this tiny place run by a Filipino family. They were so pleasant and gave me little tips and information about my first time and what to expect. There were 3 staff members when I was there and all 3 of them rotate as instructors. They provide both hot and regular Yoga with a well facilitated washroom/changeroom, poles all along the halls so you can lay your mat and spray it when you are done.
The front of the place is simple, nothing too modern or chic. The place is right at the corner of Tomken off of Eglington. The driveway into the plaza is a bit risky so make sure to drive slowly. The entrance is towards the back where parking is available and the door is well lit. From the entrance you will see the service desk to your left and a coat rack with a shoe rack to your right followed by the hall into the rooms. The decor isn't anything too "zen" like but I can appreciate the simplicity. The tiny rooms offers an L shaped couch, coffee table, some plants and a Chinese feng shui tray on the coffee table. The tray contained a mini size sand container,few grey shaded pebbles and a tiny rake.
There are TONS of regulars and the rooms are clean, well lit and operational had no idea what to expect from the atmosphere to the poses etc but the instructor was so wonderful. He made little anecdotes and jokes throughout and got everyone involved somehow. He remembered some names of regulars when asking them what they wanted to work on that class. Which I thought was cool. There were some guys in there but majority of the class is dominated by the fems.
The heat never bothered me and I understood how different this type of fitness was. I had never sweat soo much with so little movement. Yet, the next day my body felt like I had run 20 laps, 20 squats and 30 Tri dips.
The change room is impressive. They have showers, bathrooms, change rooms and a corner change room equipped with a tall standing mirror. The stalls are clean and large enough. There's lockers and hangers for jackets etc. The sinks have mirrors wide and tall enough for sharing. The counter was equipped with straighteners, blow dryers, hand towels, hair spray a.k.a all the fixins and tops of plugs to do your own thing.
When I was putting my shoes on, the instructor approached me asking any feedback and how I'd heard about them. I mentioned Yelp and they knew about it! POINTS!. I decided to sign up for a month pass to try the rest of the classes out. So far, I've gone to 2 classes and I have enjoyed it. I would definitely suggest this location if you are nearby as they have the 60min classes early mornings, lunch and several in the evenings.
Also, if you want to drop in you can do so for $18.00. If you don't want to bring your own towel its $2.50. On Wednesdays they have a special rate of $8.00 to come try them out so definitely take advantage.
fun fact: the next day I received an updated schedule in my email and with personal message including tips, and suggestions on what to work on etc. This really impressed me. I cant wait to go back and become one of those Yogis that remember all the random pose names.
xoxo
M.
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