The class with ghazal tahari was ok. It felt like humid yoga as opposed to hot. The studio wasn't…read morehot enough. I've done hot yoga before and I'm usually sweating at the end of the class. And at this studio, I didn't break a sweat. The instructor was giving too many instructions. It was hard to keep up with her. She didn't hold the poses for long either. She did give breaks to sip water which was nice. Be careful that not all lockers in the restroom lock properly. The herbal tea is a nice touch. In the class pass instructions and the email yoga tree sends, it isn't mentioned that borrowing a mat is $2. So be aware of that too prior going to class here. I'll skip this spot.

I come here regularly for various yoga classes, such as vinyasa flow, hot yoga, etc…read more I recommend bringing your own yoga mat otherwise they charge you $3 for rental. The staff are always friendly and they provide complimentary water and tea and a comfortable seating area if you want to lounge before or after your classes. The change room is also clean. I believe they have two rooms at this location. One for hot yoga and one for regular. The instructors are also very good. I've had no issues with booking online through the website as well as adjusting my membership status and taking advantage of their promotions. If you have any questions or get confused, I highly recommend that you call the studio or ask it in person.

Very cramped change room and locker area during peak hours. They also had more people participating…read morein the class than could fit - the last 2 people who arrived didn't even get a space at a barre and had to do their exercises in the middle of the room. The Ass & Abs workout with Michaela was way too easy, doing bent over rows with 2.5lbs and things like that. The only difficult part was holding a squat position while doing all the other frivolous stuff, if I wanted to do a 5 minute wall sit as my workout I could just do it at home to the same effect. Mackenzie's Ass & Abs workout was slightly more challenging, but still I would say it's relatively easy compared to some other tabata and Pilates style workouts in the city. Still, I could see myself returning to her class on occasion.

I love this studio for their variety of classes and how challenging they are however I feel like…read morethe studio is really overbooked. If you don't get there earlier you're struggling to find a spot on a bar without intruding on someone else's space. The instructors are great and love that socks are mandatory for hygiene. Change room is also a bit cramped but honestly could be overlooked.

Roots Yoga Studio is a nice little studio, with only 1 practice room and 1 washroom…read more Though no lockers, there are some shelves at the side wall where you can leave your purses or valuables in the practice room. Both the front desk and the teacher are really nice and friendly, which is really important to make all the students feels welcome. Thanks for Janna S for organizing the UYE: Yoga for Runners class. Even though I don't run, but always great to stretch out the hips, hamstrings and quads. Roots Yoga Studio is a great studio if you live in the neighbourhood!

I participated in the same class as Roma and I agree with her review. One third of the way through…read morethe class I was cursing myself for forgetting to bring a hair clip and dealing with lots of heat. But that's a compliment because the class was challenging without feeling to pretentious or exclusive. I heard small talk afterwards and it sounds like many of the participants actually do run, and I felt the poses were all great for stretching out the usual problem areas and strengthening overall. I really liked this instructor. She had a twinkle in her eye but she was watchful that students were not putting themselves at risk of injury. No holier-than-thou stuffiness. I arrived changed but there was only one bathroom so keep that in mind before class starts. Loved the many available props and complimentary use of yoga mats. I'd return here again!

I am here at Energia Athletics for a Intro Week... $20 for a week of unlimited classes: Yoga, Spin,…read moreKettleball, Running... The staffs here are really helpful and willing to answer all my questions.... and even show me where to go next. Studio is a little small...but some can say it is intimate and cozy. Changeroom/washroom/shower all in one with 1 shower stall and one washroom. But I am really impressed with their supplies... Everything I can think I need... even bath towel! I think I going to take a quick shower after my next spinning class. The instructor welcomed me and greeted me by name.. show me how to make adjustment on my bike... The bikes though a little bit old but have quite comfortable seats. (I think my Yelp friend would appreciate that!) The class itself it great... Great music selections and I like how the fan with wind blowing on me makes me feel like I am biking outdoor with the cool breeze.... Energia Athletics has other classes.. maybe I will try a Kettleball class? Hopefully I won't drop one of those on my toes!

This gym is in a new phase of life. Not that there was anything wrong with it before. I found…read morethis gym in late 2019, Covid hit, and they pivoted into some of the best outdoor workouts around. Rain, wind, snow we were out their barbells and all!! This year the original owners sold to one of their best coaches and his wife, equally gifted, Bernard and Jess. The attention and care they give to their members is second to none, they foster community, pushing yourself as far as you want to go, without pressuring, and truly take an interest in all members. Its not uncommon to see them there at 630 am and still at 7 PM with private clients. They have also hired some amazing coaches to assist them who bring their own individual strengths to the classes. If you are looking for a gym with a true sense of community ( everyone knows everyone regardless of the class or time of day you go) and caring, want to just get in shape or learn a new skill, or really push yourself to another Crossfit level, this gym is for you. Best decision I ever made in joining, and even better in staying with Bernard and Jess taking over. An outstanding place to be!!

It seems as if Spirit Loft yoga has recently hit the Passport to Prana site, which I where I saw…read morethem in the first place. This large industrial style loft complex on Carlaw is now home to two brand new yoga studios. Being right across from my house, I had been eagerly awaiting the addition of a yoga studio. The first to go in was Seven Seeds, which used to be known as Chang's and was just around the corner on Queen. I personally was not a huge fan of their "style" so I didn't venture over there. When I heard neighbours buzzing about the new studio across the road I thought that was what they meant.. but NO there were TWO new studios! Spirit Loft is run by a twosome, one male and one female in a cute and small loft on the third floor. My guess is that 13 yogis can practice at a time. The two are both extremely inviting, and you really feel as if you are being welcomed into their home to practice. It is a completely unique vibe to any other studio in Toronto that I have experienced. Mostly what sets this studio apart is that one of the two owners is a male who has 10 years playing professional sports under his belt, so the athleticism I am sure is a big draw for (mostly men) in Leslieville. A "Bro-ga" class on the schedule makes yoga even more accesible to men. Good vibe, good classes. They are new, and a small operation so it is still cash only and very limited number of classes. Also no showers etc. Fine for me as I live in the 'hood and really would only be able to visit after work and weekend mornings anyways. I am really excited to see where this studio goes. The vibe and the people are really special and I am eager to watch them grow. If you live in the neighbourhood, they are definitely worth the visit. First week $10.

This studio is relatively new, having opened about 5-6 months ago. I went here as part of my…read morepassport to prana activities. I went for Kristy's saturday morning energy flow class. what I loved about them - amazing amazing space - a small loft with TONS of natural light - great teacher - Kristy was trained by JP of ahimsa. She gave options for variations and modifications on poses, was reallygood about checking our alignment to ensure we were doing the poses right, had a great energy, and ran an enjoyable class with the perfect balance of challenge - the owners were super friendly and approachable, taking the class themselves - super personal classes - not a huge space so the classes are smaller and intimate - interesting course offerings - although they don't offer many classes (1/day, 2/day on the weekend), they offer a wide variety of types of yoga classes. They also have a yoga+naturopath series with a workshop once a month of 60min yoga and a talk by a naturopath on topics such as beating the winter blues or allergies - all for just 25$!!!

I was searching for a new fitness centre that is in walking distance of my house so I went to go…read morecheck this place out. As soon we walked in, I got a very uncomfortable vibe from the woman who runs the place. It honestly felt like she wanted us to leave, and didn't want the business. She told us that we would have to wait 10 minutes before she would talk to us, and kept peeking out a door to see if we were still there. After 10 minutes she briefly described the classes, but seemed annoyed that we wanted more detail on the classes. We got no tour, and basically a shrug off. It felt like she thought we were not in shape enough for her classes. This was a hoity toity woman, in an up tight gym. I do not recommend this overpriced and snooty gym to anyone!

I recently started taking classes at Gravitate Studio and it's an awesome gym. Its never crowded,…read moreits clean, new equipment and the staff is really friendly. I am a reformer junkie and these hybrid machines rock!!! You feel it after every class and it compliments the other things you do. I will keep coming back!

this is definitely my favorite Pilate studio in downtown Toronto. I've tried all reformer Pilates…read morestudios within the downtown core and some on the west end and I'd have to say MMC is truly the best in turns of hospitality , professionalism, convenience and cleanness of the studio all staff and instructors are very welcoming and warm, the classes there are really designed to help you grow lean muscles while helping you with your postures the instructors are truly amazing that if you've never done reformer Pilates before, this studio will set the standard for you so high (in terms of customer care & studio experience)that you'll notice the difference in trying other studios immediately after going throw all sorts of studios I find myself leaning towards spending more time in MMC.

Took Emily's class for the first time yesterday and I was blown away. Her class was gentle yet…read morestrong. It was well balanced giving an amazing full body workout. Emily was attentive to each participant and respectful of the energy in the room. I'm so grateful I got to take Emily's awesome reformer class.

I have started training here since 15 days, it maybe too early to write a review but I have already…read moreattended about 11 sessions in the past 2 weeks or so - but I decided to review anyway. I have given up my regular membership after moving to this area, though I have a small gym at my place - it needs a lot of motivation for one to get out of the house and get things done, but at the same time you don't know if you are doing things right - unless you are monitored by someone who knows the stuff. They had a promo in the boxing week of 2019, so I signed up for the one month - $99 membership (unlimited classes). there were many first timers in my first class (held Jan 2, 2020). the first 3-4 sessions were very painful - at one point i couldn't walk/sit, but that is expected if you are training/moving your whole body after a long time at every level. each session was about 45 mins High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) as it stands. I still went and every time i did a class, i felt more confident - I would book more sessions and try to challenge myself, if you still think you won't be able to make it to the class - you have up to 3 hours or before to cancel so you don't get charged a fee ($15). I think that's very feasible as sometimes they even have wait list and if that amount is not charged, one takes it for granted. also, I love the trainers here, they may not get to see your every moment - but they are definitely going to catch hold of you if you are not doing it right, and correct you - y even sometimes taking photos/videos that actually helps you in correcting yourself. I will definitely comeback here and update at a later time but for now I do enjoy going here!

I've been training here now for about 6 months. I gave up on my traditional gym membership in…read morefavour of trying something different. After being introduced to F45 by a colleague from San Diego I thought I would see if there were any near by and would give them a try. F45 is a 45 min HIIT based exercise program where you're targeting all parts of your body fast and hard over the duration of the work out. It's not a drop in set up, you need to book in for one of the 5-7 class openings they offer each day. I tend to be an early bird so I get in for the 5:45am or 6:30am class each day. The price here is not cheap. I had just gotten my other gym membership down to about $40 a month flat and F45 is a weekly fee of about $54. However, the rationale for the lofty prices is that they claim you're receiving the benefit of having trainers pushing you throughout your class. That made sense to me, having paid $60/hr for 4 personal training sessions in a month and a membership came to about $280, so there is a savings. That being said, I would argue it's not what it's billed as, yes the trainers are friendly, and motivating, which I guess is the main basis for personal training but having experienced both I'd argue you're paying for the encouraging words rather than actual training. So I don't know if it's necessarily worth what they charge. You should take a trial class and be the judge. So where do I stand on this place? I really do love it. Despite my questions regarding the cost of membership, it is comparable with other studio type memberships, so I think it's just a shift in my thinking that needs to happen although I would like to see more hands on work with the trainers. The main differentiator for F45 is their 8-week challenge. Which happens once a quarter 4-5 times a year depending on how the calendar falls. It's free for members to participate in and at the end results are compared (biggest loser style) and you have the chance to win a prize. They give you every tool to be successful including a challenge app that forces you to track water and vitamin in-take, sleep, exercise and even provides a weekly meal plan for each stage of the challenge. I jumped into the first challenge that came up after I joined and followed it religiously, I saw losses in fat and gains in muscle that I'd never experienced before in such a short time. Many of the meal were great but a near equal amount were terrible, especially during the cleansing and cutting phases of the challenge (I now gag at the thought of Tumeric on anything - you would too after force feeding yourself Tumeric Oatmeal in the morning) but all of them took an insane amount of time to prepare - I don't know how people with office jobs even make this work. Aside from the hit or miss meals following the meal plan is VERY expensive (to the tune of an extra $200/week over what we normally spend) so it's not sustainable or realistic. That said The challenge is the best self motivating tool I've ever seen and I ended up winning the challenge I participated in for having the best overall results in the studio! I feel like a review should be fair so despite my couple of items I listed as needing improvement, overall I feel like this training program is effective and the Humber Bay location is quite good. Looking forward to participating in the next challenge but perhaps not following their meal plans so closely.