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Besides Moksha Yoga Downtown, this is the only other hot yoga facility I have been to. My experience here was what I expected from the downtown location but there were some slight differences. All in all still, it was a still a great experience and it probably boils down to individual preference in the end.
Though this was not a Karma class I went to (meaning 8$ donation minimum class). It was similar as it was an Economy Class (7$ typically taught by newer instructors) on Saturdays at 8pm. So I'm not sure if an economy class would be truly ideal for a beginner.
Decor/Location:
For someone who lives uptown, I appreciate the accessibility of this place. The biggest thing I worry about whenever I go downtown is finding parking spots so I always have to add 15-20 more minutes to my commute just in case I can't find parking. So fortunately, this facility is in a plaza so there is ample parking. The decor is similar to that of Moksha Yoga downtown: minimalist, clean facilities, calming.
The change room is a bit larger than MY Downtown but not by much. I usually shower afterwards but I was in a rush so I wasn't able to see if the shower was communal or individual. Again, please keep valuables in the car as the only form of storage is shelves beneath the bench.
**Off on a Tangent for a moment...I wonder how people can come out of a hot yoga class and just change and leave. I mean, you essentially took a swim in your own sweat (worse than working out at the gym). If you plan on going out right after or take public transit, please be considerate and rinse off at least!
This facility actually offers unheated classes as well which is good because it adds depth and variety if you want to do Yoga more.
Class:
The instructor definitely made sure we covered most of the basic poses. I had a friend that was arriving late and she was more than willing to delay the start time of the class to accommodate him so I appreciated that courtesy. I have to say that if you are unfamiliar with the movements, please stay in the back so you can follow others. If you're in the front, you'll find yourself turning your head a lot. This instructor did go through some movements rather quickly though so I can imagine someone who's never done yoga getting a bit lost or falling behind. The instructor did a lot of core work (planks, etc) as well which was definitely much more challenging than MY Downtown's Karma Class. Almost all the girls crushed me in these movements:P
One issue I had was that the instructor turned the lights on too brightly. I wasn't able to feel as calm as I was at MY Downtown as the lighting during those classes are much darker. It also doesn't help that the class actually has windows (tinted on the outside I believe) and a non-operable glass door looking out into the plaza which are situated in the middle rear of the room. So it's actually a bit distracting when cars pull into the parking lot and shine their headlights into the room and reflects of the mirrors which takes away from the calming ambiance yoga is supposed to achieve. The brighter lighting and the existence of windows and glass door into the yoga room are probably the reason why I only gave it 3.5 stars.
Overall:
Finding hot yoga classes on the weekend that are affordable for people who do drop in is difficult. This is one of the few locations that has a class on the weekend and is only 7$.
Would I come here again? Definitely! Yoga, irregardless of the room discrepancies, is something that will always be a welcome addition to my fitness routine and well being. Perhaps the presence of windows and the brighter lighting won't bother you and perhaps I'm just super nitpicky but either way expect to feel good coming out of the class.
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