I was excited to take a barre class since they had a barre in the studio. The class I took was more…read moreof a mat class with some weights. When I asked the instructor at the end of class if she could recommend a barre class time at the studio that is more traditional and uses the barre, the response was we all do different classes all the time. It felt very dismissive and I felt very unwelcome to try another barre class. I think a class titled barre in a studio with a barre would use the barre. I was willing to try other classes but the instructors response and her mentioning during class while using weights" this is the cheapest boob job you will ever get" has left me feeling this is not the environment that is inclusive or focused on mind body connection vs. just outward appearance. I also took a pilates mat class and neither of the instructors offered any modifications.

Nice studio but very unwelcome to women of other sizes that don't fit the "yoga girl" shape. Tried…read morea couple of classes and same vibe from different instructors.

This place is a gem. The class sizes are small, where you can get specific direction from the…read moreInstructor. There is a lovely variety of tools for each class plus so many to choose from! The owner, Kim, is magical as an Accupuncturist and the studio is always clean and organized. All of the instructors are knowledgeable and caring and support the clients in every way they can. Everyone should come visit Thrive Studio! ~Megan~

From the owner: Thrive specializes in Stott Pilates, Yoga, Barre, and Mindful movement. We also offer…read moreindividualized registered bodywork treatments.

The best barre class around - bar none!…read more Nicole's barre classes are truly in a class of their own. Classes are physically challenging while at the same time being accessible to all. Nicole's instructions are precise and easy to follow, and by the end of class, your entire body will have received an excellent workout. If you take a couple of classes per week, you will see and feel dramatic changes in your body. And this all happens in a supportive environment - welcoming, non-competitive, and encouraging. I can't say enough how happy I am that Nicole has opened Origin House of Fitness.

From the owner: I'm Nicole (she/her), a trauma-informed and neurodivergent personal trainer, yoga and group fitness…read morecoach with a mission to change our collective relationship to exercise. I'm here to make working out feel more empowered, inclusive and playful and to help you discover ways to move in a safe, effective and fun way.

This studio is unprofessionally run. I missed a class after their cancelation period because my…read morechild became sick. They not only charged me for the class (which I understand), but also sent an invoice asking me to pay an additional $15 on top of the class fee because I missed the class. That would be like a hotel charging more money than the nightly fee if someone did not show up and use their room! I should also mention that I had only signed up about 6 hours before the class and there were still several spots available at that point, so no one was waiting to get into the class. When I asked about this extra $15 fee and informed them of my child's illness, I was told to pay the fee and that I should have read their policy. I then said they would lose me as a customer if they treated people this way, and they replied "sounds good". Not a professional interaction - I do not recommend this gym to anyone.

The classes are fine, but their business practices are amateur. I got a ten class gift certificate…read morefor Christmas last year and was thrilled! The aerial yoga class, the one I was interested in, is limited to five participants. Their online signup consistently said it was full, so I booked out two months in advance. One night I showed up without having signed up (not deliberately), and the instructor said it was usually fine because at least one person would no show (which makes me wonder how strictly they enforce their Draconian policies). They posted their next set of classes, and again they were shown as full. I sent a few emails complaining about the lack of availability. The person responding to email consistently said the computer signup had the most up to date information. She offered a few other classes, but I wasn't interested in hoop or pole classes. Then I learned that gift certificates had to be used within 90 days! She offered to extend it another two months, which still wouldn't have been enough. Eventually I found another school, and she was unwilling to give a refund of the two or three remaining classes. It would have been back to the person who gave me the gift certificate, not me, but I didn't see why they should get money for a service they couldn't deliver. This business is run by a bunch of women who like pole dancing and its variants, but who aren't motivated businesswomen.

This is my parents' go-to yoga studio in Victoria, and I make sure to visit at least 2-3 times…read morewhenever I'm home. The space is beautiful, and Crista and Tracey are two of the best yoga instructors I've ever had. The vibe here is amazing--welcoming, uplifting, and a great way to start or end your day. The staff and community are so kind, encouraging, and inclusive. I recently brought my boyfriend for his first-ever yoga class, and Tracey was incredibly patient and made him feel completely at ease. I can't recommend this studio enough--it's always a fantastic experience!

My brother bought me a one month intro pass here while visiting Victoria BC a half decade ago (then…read morecalled Moksha Yoga). I didn't think I'd like yoga, but this place made me instantly fall in love with it, and have been doing it daily ever since! I have used Yoga lab my last two holiday season visits and the director Sheena was very friendly and helpful. All their instructors are great, Jonathan and Pilar are probably the two best instructors I've ever had, no exaggeration. Jonathan's humour brings a sense of lightness and joy, that I consider to be "en-lightened" - the future of spirituality is a more fun, and less serious age than that 2000 years. Pilar's classes are particularly spiritually fulfilling. Both can lead you into more advanced yoga poses without you even realizing it happened! I can't recommend them enough - both leave you feeling like you've grown in mind, body and soul after attending a class. My only critique would be (and it's actually for most yoga studios these last few years) is less music used in class. It can get in the way of listening to your inner self. Also, what people possibly don't consider, is the fact that not all art works for everybody. So it's inevitable if you use modern song in studio, that it will not vibrate for everyone, and maybe even cause someone to resonated with negative emotion.