I've been fortunate enough to attend a few education sessions Nalandabodhi have put on. Members…read morewere very friendly, welcoming and open to questions. Most services are held at Maple Tree Montessori School (3008 Oxford St).

There are so many adjectives of adoration that I can use to describe Mandee, the woman who runs…read moreYogaHeart. She teaches with such love, presence and warmth, that it is impossible not to find her at once lovely and inspirational. Mandee often teaches out of a church hall in Dartmouth. The space is wonderful, with vaulted ceilings and natural light. The classes are open to anyone, of every physical fitness level. Her classes can be physically challenging, but for me, have been more about residing in a sense of peace and awareness, opposed to a rigorous workout - which is a challenge in itself! The vibe is one of gratitude and happiness, fostered by Mandee's ability to draw people together. Her genuine joy and palpable love for yoga makes taking her classes a treat and a privilege. The cost is very reasonable; far cheaper than standard studios throughout the HRM and there is a sliding scale if cost is an issue. YogaHeart is wonderful way to start out your yogic journey, or perhaps to add to your already advanced practice. Classes are peaceful and centered, all guided expertly care of a loving and patient yogini.

Two words meet and make the perfect marriage: Yogaheart. Its true that this little yogic journey is…read morea spot that thrives on heart and soul of good founding structure. With another location in Dartmouth, Yogaheart is a well spread outlet for Haligonians to try. The classes are gifted with high regard, expertise, and with the steady goodness for inner and outer experiences. Summertime means that the class schedule has relaxed a bit, but this is a great time to go and get comfortable with your practice. YogaHeart is the home of a few fantastic instructors-- the combination of passion, kindness and expertise transcends into high caliber classes. I'd recommend this venue to all interested in pursuing yoga times. Experts, beginners, or those just looking to add a new element of practice, YogaHeart is exactly what the yogi mentality stands for.

Best yoga studio in the city! My second home. What an amazing community of staff, instructors,…read moreyogis and therapists. You have to try it!

Bright, open space studio (unlike most in the city) which is nice…read more I've recently started drop in Flow classes and have become a huge fan of this space. No pretention, excellent instructors, great location if you live in the west end. They have a great start special - unlimited classes for $23 - 10 days straight. Namaste.

Being a new member of Nubodys it was a shock to find out that Goodlife purchased them. But it is a…read morebenefit to all members as we are able to now go to these locations as well. Being an all woman's gym it is great to be able to go and do your thing freely. Yes, I know that Nubodys does have women's facilities as well but I really like this location. Alot of equipment is available as well as two circuits to use. Large exercise room that you can go to for many different classes, Body pump, Yoga to name a few. Babaysitting on site for those who have small kids. Sauna is available as well in the change rooms along with some great showers. I also like the fact that when you leave you can pick up something from the superstore on the way home.

I've been a member with Goodlife for just over 2 months, and I have to say that I LOVE this…read morelocation!! Staff at this Goodlife are so welcoming and friendly. There is always someone around to give you tips, answer a question or just chat. They're truly interested in how you're progressing with your fitness and they want to help you achieve your goals. Their classes are great, although I have to say I'm disappointed about them cancelling the NewBody classes, and the instructors know their stuff! There are just a few things I think they could improve on in this club: -The BodyPump class, and a few other classes, are things that I would love to try but each time I try they are FULL. I'm talking a line-up just to sign up for the class, full. And when you get in the room, there is barely room to move. - They've cancelled their free weight orientation. I don't know if this is a company-wide move or just this club, but I've been directed to take BodyPump instead of the orientation and that, as someone who has never done free-weights before, didn't sit well with me. I need some one-on-one here, folks. Other than those two things I would definitely recommend this club to any ladies that are looking for a new place to work out. Members and staff are great and I love the welcoming atmosphere.

This Buddhist temple does it right!…read more When I wanted to start studying Buddhism to see what all the fuss was about I went to several temples in the city. Unfortunately I was turned off by quite a few of them. Some places call themselves Buddhist but actually follow other philosophies that sort of disqualify them from being Buddhist in the strictest sense. And some places also had Instructors who were born and raised and taught Buddhism in the West. Call me old fashioned or prejudice, but I prefer a teacher who was born and raised in a traditional Buddhist society outside of Western Culture. So one day I stumbled across Atlantic Chan Buddhist Association and was blown away! They are very unassuming being on Windsor street in a converted Presbyterian church. But once you walk in you feel like you are transported into another country or another world. They have a beautiful interior with an incredible looking Buddhist statue. But what I was really impressed by them was that they weren't trying to make money from you. At least they weren't trying that hard. I remember when I went to one temple and they had a pamphlet that gave you the price for each stage of enlightenment course. I thought how strange it was to have to pay for a stage of enlightenment. I also thought it was contrary to the very idea of enlightenment but forgave them for the fact that a business needs to make money. However this temple does not charge. They simply accept what donations you can give but they also never ask. For months I went there with a friend, learning Buddhism every Sunday, and practicing mediation's for hours on end. At no point did they charge. I would have kept it up but later on found out that my path was elsewhere. I will always be grateful for what I learned at Atlantic Chan Buddhist Association. They were very kind, welcoming and were everything my friend and I expected and hoped to find in a Buddhist temple.

Since there are no reviews yet for Therapeutic Approach Yoga Studio I feel much obliged to share my…read moreexperiences. This is a fantastic place to practice! I went to a class at this studio for the first time about two years ago, and this summer bought an unlimited pass and practiced daily. I am currently enrolled in their Yoga Teacher Training program, and have nothing but good things to say about all of the wonderful people who work and train here. If you're thinking about doing your teacher training in Halifax, I recommend their weekends-program. It spans about 9/10 months and gives you a lot of time to practice teaching while going through the course. Mike, Maxine and Leslie focus a great deal of time on proper alignment and anatomy education, which is essential if you're going to be a safe teacher. The studio's focus is Hatha flow yoga; as well many of the teachers also implement principles from the Baptiste tradition. There is a weekly mediation class, as well as a couple of classes dedicated to the Ashtanga tradition. You will also find family yoga, yoga-dance and prenatal classes. The studio has been around for quite some time and you will find regulars and newbies alike attending classes. I recommend giving this studio a whirl. It is a very comfortable and inviting place to further your practice.

Really enjoyed this place friendly staff helpful and would recommend for beginners to advanced…read moreI would go again I think the chit card for classes is a good idea try a basic class

Like my predecessors (yelp reviewers), I have not visited this church on a Sunday morning in my…read morenicest slacks - however, I have been in during evenings when the drums are thumping and toes are tapping. This church is located on Barrington Street, facing the historic Old Burying Grounds. Upon entering the front door, the library smell mixed with the pie-in-the-sky ceilings will have you awe struck. Curved bench seating directed at the alter, or alternatively stage, enables tons of great places to cozy in with a great view. You can choose to sit in the balcony area which may give you slight feelings of grandeur. Above the entrance is a great wooden balcony giving you a bird's eye view on the whole place. It's nice to pop up here during the show, just so that you can take and breath and take it all in. There is no bar, so bring a mini-sip or a juice box if you tend to get thirsty. If you're feeling truly retro or maybe just pious, dress in your Sunday's best, complete with bonnet and shin length skirt. St Matthew's Church is a fantastic venue for musicians and spectators alike. It's comfortable, relaxed and of course glorious in its beauty.

I went through a few spiritual bumps a few years ago and I was questioning everything about my life…read moreand sort of felt like I needed to figure things out. Well, church was not my thing, but the service was amazing and the pastors are kind and they have an awesome community presence especially when it comes to helping out the homeless (I'm not sure if they still have the breakfast program on Sunday mornings). I grew up in the Middle East where crazy rock concerts in a church are pretty much frowned upon, so I was super curious about this, since I've heard a lot of good things about this spot. But I finally managed to attend a concert at the church and the acoustics are simply amazing. This a perfect spot for a folk/acoustic concert. My co-worker and I decided to partake in a few shows for the Halifax Pop Explosion and we were both mind-blown but the awesomeness of the spot.

Fort Massey United Church is a beautiful building built in 1871, located at the top of Tobin St…read more Although I've never attended mass at this church, it is promoted as being inclusive and accepting of people belonging to any church or faith that chose to worship there. I've been to Fort Massey numerous times for the community events that it houses. There are many faith oriented meeting and retreats (you can find details about these on their website) as well as events that are less related to spirituality. For example, every Wednesday at 6:00pm a certified yoga instructor teaches a yoga class for only $8 per person. I joined Weight Watchers a few summers ago and attended the local weekly meeting at Fort Massey. I liked the cozy atmosphere and friendly faces more than the other meeting spot I tried, and it almost made me feel relaxed being weighed in public! Weight Watchers meetings are held every Wednesday and Thursday at 12pm and Saturdays at 9am. Hot Hint: If you are interested in attending Sunday mass at 10:30 feel free to bring you little ones along, there is a staffed Sunday school and nursery.