When I arrived at the pool last night, my friend and I were greeted by a friendly staff at the…read moredesk. We dropped in at 9:30 PM, an hour before this facility closes. It cost $8.50 to drop in. At this time of night there weren't any kids around and the pool was fairly quiet. There were three lanes available. My friend and I had a lane to ourselves. This pool is perfect for doing a New Jersey triathlon (hot tub, wet sauna, dry sauna) which is my favourite thing to do. This pool has been renovated recently. It is nothing fancy, but it has everything you need. The hot tub and saunas are all a decent size. There is a rope and slide for the kids. The change rooms were clean. There are 5 showers in the shower area. The one I used was a good temperature and had good water pressure. Things that is is missing in the change rooms in my opinion, are: one of those machines that speed dries your swimsuit and private showers. You can bring your own lock to use the lockers or can pay to rent one. I would definitely visit the pool again. I have not tried the gym area yet.

I decided to check out this pool because Bonnie Doon was closed at the time…read more Its fairly normal. 50 meter pool. Hot tub. Sauna. Steam room. The layouts a bit odd for where the change room is, when leaving the pool. I didn't get much swimming in, as the whole pool was closed for lessons. All in all, not a bad place to go for a swim.

This has been my favourite yoga studio since my university days, and still to this day!!…read moreI had a tendency to travel to the south location regardless of what area of the city I lived in LOL Being the broke student I used to be, this studio was great for the budget-friendly clientele who couldn't afford full memberships or punch passes (or could not commit to using the passes) I mostly did the drop-in Friday night karma classes, which cost $5 for EVERY attendee (including pass holders) and goes into a pot that is donated to a particular charity chosen for that month (Customers can also put in their 2 cents of charity ideas too!) The karma classes were also a great way to encourage new yogi instructors in learning to teach a class and finding their own unique style I love hot yoga studios, the Metta (previously Moksha) yoga studio in particular, as they also seem to be at the right temperature for me in the last class of the (Fri)day The last class starts off pretty hot from the previous class then the fans get turned off midway & very slowly cools during the last half of the 60 minute flow class (Fantastic way to stretch before taking a nice hot shower & hitting the sack ) The staff are pretty friendly, who usually turn out to be the yoga instructors. My 2 favourite instructors are Trevor Robert & Jenn Clara - both high energy, outgoing, positive people with different styles of teaching the yoga classes!!

I've been going to the South Edmonton location as well as the West Edmonton location infrequently…read moreand have to say both are very welcoming, clean, well laid out studios. The staff are incredibly good at what they do and the classes are fantastic. You get out what you put in and you can have a fantastic workout in any of the classes. Instructors are knowledgeable, friendly and engaging. I drive from Sherwood Park to these classes. Well worth the drive for some of the best Hot Yoga sessions I've ever had.

I went to Yoga Central for the first time; I joined the beginners class as I don't have have much…read moreexperience. The instructor was aware that I have low back pain and throughout the session, she made sure I was okay with the exercises and offered me to do a different posture if I had pain. They have lockers to put our stuff such as wallet, car keys and jacket; they also lent me the lock :) There is parking available so you won't have to deal with street parking. They also have a promotion for new members of $50 for unlimited use during a month.

I took a beginners class @yoga central on a beautiful Saturday early afternoon…read more Everybody is really friendly and willing to help. Class length was one hour and it was a really good experience. Instructor had enough patience and knowledge to modify some movements if you start felling any type of discomfort. I brought my yoga mat but If you don't have one they can help you with one, same as if you need a lock for the lockers. They offer hot yoga and traditional yoga style, they have classes for all levels from beginners, intermediate, advanced. Also offer courses for kids, seniors, and prenatal sessions. Parking lot is available in front of the business. Full bathrooms with 3 showers each.

I recently decided to deepen my practice of meditation off of my yoga mat. After a quick Internet…read moresearch, I easily found Edmonton Shambhala Center. They have a newcomer's night one Tuesday of the month. For dates and times, their website is edmonton.shambhala.org/ The Shambhala volunteers were welcoming, informative and supported a small group of us (who had all found the center online) in a short guided meditation. We were introduced to the path of Shambhala Tibetan Buddhism, which follows the teachings of Chogram Trungpa Rinpoche, a Tibetan Buddhist meditation master and his son Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, who has carried on his work. Meditation sessions are free and you can offer a donation, which supports the work of volunteers who maintain and keep the center open and receiving guests. There are also meditation sessions Thursday and Sunday. In the reception area, there's a public bookshelf where you can browse and sign out books. I had a very positive experience here and will definitely return. The people are lovely and the energy in the space is peaceful and quiet, friendly and open. Om.

So disappointed in Yogalife. Changing their clients membership terms, only to benefit themselves…read moreand reap the profits. I reached out to them and I thought they were going to right what they did, but the communication has ended from their end. This is a greedy company doing shady business.

This is the BEST in Edmonton or Sherwood Park. I make the trip past many other options to go here…read more The team there has been so kind and understanding, moving pass expiry dates to accommodate me & in so many other ways. They communicate via text if required and respond so quickly. have had so many hiccups in my life this past few years and I am grateful for all of their accommodation and understanding. The Studio is welcoming and impeccably clean. Each teacher is unique and offers an amazing experience. I always feel comfortable and staff are always willing to help. This is honestly the best studio and the friendliest. So perfect for first time hot yoga go'ers as the team is so kind and patience. THANK YOU FOR BEING SO AMAZING!

I've been to several different drop-in yoga classes at Yoga Within, and I quite like this studio…read more There's a variety of instructors (male and female), kinds of classes (both drop-in and registered), styles of yoga, and two spacious rooms with excellent visibility. The prices are reasonable, punch cards and monthly drop-in passes are available, and there are many other sessions and retreats offered via the studio. There is also a small shop of yoga apparel and other wellness related items. In my experience the classes are quite mixed in terms of age range and gender, and are often quite busy, so arrive early to get your preferred floor space. I think it's usually about 20 people per drop-in class with plenty of room left. The website outlines exactly what classes are offered when, with a calendar that's usually for 2 months at a time. I would give Yoga Within 5 stars save for the following things: - very few to no classes Fri-Sun from noon onwards - slow check-in, one staff dealing with 40+ people trying to register - poor soundproofing - lots of noise between studio rooms and from adjacent businesses, plus traffic noise from 75th Street 4 to 4.5 stars, there's something for everyone at Yoga Within!

I recently went here or not for yoga but for a Tibetan singing bowl class. It's a lovely studio…read more-it's nice ,warm and cozy. The class was very relaxing and the instructor was wonderful. Unfortunately it was a little bit noisy from the traffic outside. But other than that I would highly recommend it. I can't wait to go back and try other meditation or tibetan bowl classes. There is plenty of parking in front of the Building. The studio is located in a strip mall. Check their website for their schedule and extra specialty classes.

Megan and her sister really outdid themselves with the newest Barre St. Albert location!…read more It feels like you're walking into a magazine photo shoot - so chic! Love the gray, chandeliers, clean bright white lines in the bathroom, large vanity, 2 private showers... I good just go on and on! Megan does a great job teaching classes and comes around to make sure everyone is engaging properly. This workout is all about small movements and it can take some practice to disengage your larger muscle groups. I like how you are in complete control of how intense you want your workout to be. This location has 2 studios just like the southside Barre Studio. Only difference is it may be a little trickier to get to transit wise (in an industrial area) and does not have a Glow Juicery inside. They do have a variety of Glow juices, water, and snacks on hand, though! Great job ladies! P.S. When Megan tells you to start with 2 or 3 lbs. Dumbbells, listen to her! A million reps later and you'll be glad you did!

Amazing - from start to finish, this was a great experience…read more Barre Body Studio is a stunning studio located conveniently just off 111 Avenue just north of downtown. It's in a great new building surrounded by like-minded businesses with lots of parking around, both in the lot next door and the street. Inside, touches like beautiful chandeliers over the counter along with contemporary light fixtures in the studio, make for a space you want to spend more time in! The whole space is bright and cheerful! And it had the best locker room I've ever seen with soooo many lockers! I really appreciate actual lockers to store your stuff while you're in class. The actual class is a lot of fun. The best tunes ever with some really good base make for a rocking environment. It almost makes you forget about how hard you're working because you're just having a lot of fun! I found it really easy to follow along with the routine which included a lot of ballet moves, ab work, cardio and more... Which is saying a lot as I'm not really athletic or coordinated! I look forward to coming back to work on toning and strengthing... everything! You work way more than just your legs and glutes - your shoulders and abs will feeeeel it!

I had previously heard about this place from a co-worker, and thought I would check it out as part…read moreof a Yelp event. The class I did was a combination of pilates, yoga, and cardio, which got the heart pumping in the 30 min introduction. It was fun, but at a hefty monthly fee of $160 a month, it's a little out of my price range. That, and it's located pretty far south (8708 51 Ave) for a northsider. They do offer a newcomer promo for $40 for 2 weeks, and then you can decide whether this workout is for you. Check out their website (http://thesurfstudio.ca/), as they offer a bunch of different classes. I came here at night, and the place was really easy to miss. Ample free parking out front.

Oh! Wow... this is WAY harder then I thought it would be, but such a novel and really neat way to…read morework out and get in shape. At first I thought this would just be a easy and fun way to get a little workout in, but after doing it a few times I am really blown away by how this is a complete, full body work out that you really work hard at - but not in that "I hate this" kind of way. The studio itself is really beautiful and gives you that "I just rolled into Southern California" vibe. With cool blues and Hawaii/Cali chic decor. And then there is not enough amazing things I can say about the owner, Natasha. She is cool, fun, positive and amazing at Surf Set fitness. I caught the tail end of one of the kids classes; amazing! Kids from 3 - 10 were woking out and having a blast - this is definitely a wonderful way for children to work out in a small class setting. Time to Hang 10 Edmonton!