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.

I had the pleasure of coming to this place August 21 for a birthday massage and I can't tell you…read morehow happy I am to have found this place. It's very cozy and welcoming inside and the staff were very polite and cheery which always helps when you're trying out a new place for the first time. My massage was with Kassidy and her hands worked magic. We did a 1hr relaxation massage and it flew by so fast. The room was nice and large, the lighting was perfect, so was the music. Not sure was massage oil she used on me but it smelled amazing and not like your typical peppermint oil most places use. They also accept benefits if you have them. It's very close to the Costco in Sherwood Park and has tons of parking. They follow the COVID protocols and are super clean. August 30- I had the pleasure of coming back to try out some float therapy for me and my partner and it was super cool, both a first for us. The staff did an amazing job of going over everything for us. You're placed in your own single room with your pod, no need for a bathing suit because you go in your birthday suit! You shower and rinse off before going into the pod, they have showers fully stocked with shampoo and body wash. The pod has the options of blue light, multi Color light or no light, it's filled with tons of salt so you float so be warned you will feel slippery and do not get the water on your face or in your eyes (if you do they have a fresh water bottle to spray your face off). TIPS: They will offer you Vaseline to put over any cuts so you aren't stung by the salt water but I HIGHLY recommend you apply that to armpits or any other area you may have just shaved or waxed if you know what I mean. I'd also suggest you put Vaseline on any cracks you have such as eczema. As cool as it was the salt water really irritated my eczema and made my skin itch, also suggest you get the firm ear plugs they'll offer you and not the soft ones as they fell out repeatedly. WISHES: I really wish that the water could have been a tad warm/hotter. Would also be cool if you could do 30 or 45 minute sessions- I know it's an hour so you can meditate and relax but even a 45 min session woulda sufficed. It would also be cool if you had the option to play spa music or a noise machine in your pod to wind down instead of going straight into silence (music will come on 3 minutes before you session is over to let you know you're about to finish).

I was the recipient of an unexpected gift of float by my love, and I have e to say this was an…read moreamazing experience. The lobby has a nice relaxing atmosphere when you come in, and you are offered a pair of freshly cleaned sandles to wear. The attendant was very welcoming and explained the process, as well as offers a iPad that gives details of instructions and a bitnof what you can expect during your visit. The room you are assigned is clean with a fresh towel and ear plugs set aside for you. There is a shower to clean yourself before and after the salt water soak. The salt water soak itself is super relaxing (as long as you are not claustrophobic). It is a fairly large tub, big enough to stretch arms and legs out fully. You have control of the light in the tub, and there is an emergency button for just in case (but doubtful it would be needed). The water is super salty, so you naturally float on the surface, which makes it so you feel completely weightless. If you are into meditation, this is a great place to go for exactly that; as it blocks out all sound and light, which gives you a fully immersive experience of focusing inward. During my float I was able to focus on troubled muscles, and was actually able to relieve a fair amount of aches, just by slowly moving and rotating arms, shoulders, and legs in the water. This was such a great way to become connected to your body, and I really enjoyed it. I will definitely go back in the future.

Just had the most AMAZING massage here from the studio owner, Becca Pati…read more The studio itself is quite large and warm and inviting. I loved the colours and vibrancy at every turn. The minute I walked in the door, I knew I was in love when I spotted a cat yogi statue - Yep, this is gonna be my kind of place. I could smell fabulous essential oils in the air and felt immediately at ease. My massage itself was FABULOUS! The room was large, the table was heated, and the ambiance was perfect. It may have been the largest (space wise) massage room I've ever been in. Becca was simply fabulous and immediately had me melting like butter. The massage included Japanese Mint Oil and a chakra essential oil at the end focusing on my face and forehead. I have already booked my next appointment and can't wait to go back! The studio also offers yoga and personal training. I'm intrigued by a guided meditation workshop offered that focuses on releasing stress and anxiety from the body - also by Becca Pati. Divine Health Studio is located in Riel Business Park - conveniently about 5 minutes off the Ray Gibbons Drive exit on the North leg of the Henday.

From the owner: Divine Health is a boutique style wellness centre dedicated to registered massage therapy,…read moreyoga/meditation, cognitive therapy and tapping. We've been a source for health and wellness in the St. Albert/Edmonton community for 19 years.

The spa atmosphere was lovely and the technician was very kind and pleasant. However, I expected a…read moreprofessional-level pedicure for $115, and the tools used to remove callused skin from my heels were treated with what looked like a basic nail file rather than appropriate pedicure or heel-exfoliation tools, and the results reflected that. Also polish wasn't applied professionally (not enough on one toe and a few other cuticle beds flooded). For this price point, I expect professional-grade equipment and noticeably smoother results. Unfortunately, this fell short

Alanna gave a fantastic leg massage as part of my pedicure. She also handled my ingrown toenails…read morecarefully and efficiently. No pain today!

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.