Unfortunately this business has closed and is selling the land... sad since there are so few of…read morethese types of places.

My family and I had a lovely, rejuvenating stay at Daiva and Gangamata's home in the fully…read moreseparated 2 bedroom downstairs living space, where we resided for several months while waiting to move into a new house. Offering a respite from hectic city life, it was the perfect landing spot for a longer-term stay. The quarters are clean and comfortable, and appear to have been newly renovated. The kitchen is stocked with everything we needed - a dual burner, toaster oven, cookware, utensils, dishes, and a full-sized fridge and freezer. The washer and dryer were also super practical! There is also a ton of storage in the space, which was quite helpful as we happened to have plenty of loot with us; this made keeping the place tidy a cinch. We all, our six-year old son included, relished the gorgeous surroundings - hundreds of acres of hills, trees, flowers, and friendly critters. We greeted deer (parents plus bambis!) passing in front of the front door nearly every day, and took many long walks in the quiet rolling hills, breathing fresh, fragrant air. The people who live in this community are caring and friendly, and the community kitchen serves up tasty treats made with love, which gave us all a much-needed break from kitchen duties. Daiva and Gangamata are incredibly accommodating and conscientious. They responded promptly to questions and requests. Not only that, but they made a formidable effort to understand not only our specific needs, many of which were health-related, but also how they could help us fulfill them. We will miss them both, but will surely be back to visit soon! We fully recommend Daiva and Gangamata's home for your next stay without reservation or qualification. Come experience the tranquility of this pace! You'll remember it always.

I have been to the Zen Temple only a handful of times. Each time I have been I have encountered…read moreonly kind and helpful people. The practice of Zen Buddhism always brings a lot of peace into my life. Gratitude for the space and the community.

I used to be an irregular member. My work schedule changed frequently which meant that sometimes…read moremonths would go by without being able to attend. Still, I always felt welcome and received as I popped in and out, especially by the teacher who completely understood my circumstance. Having our own space now allows a more robust schedule, including Thursdays and Sundays, and this means I can train weekly. When I was new, I loved the silent tea service which is offered in the evening on Tuesday. Such a simple ritual, but so full of depth! The free lunch after sitting meditation on Sundays offers a similar opportunity to practice mindfulness while eating and moving. The best part of the practice is the personal guidance that any participant can receive from the teacher. Her words and guidance have allowed me to navigate some terrible storms in my life, and they keep pushing me to open more and more.

Relaxation to the max here. I first came here when I moved into an apartment that didn't have a…read morebathtub. Little did I know that it was going to be so much better than any epsom salt bath. Coming here has been transformative for me. I leave feeling stress level 0. If the confinements of a tub freak you out trust me it's not scary at all. It takes a little bit to get used to the complete darkness. Darkness and silence doesn't have to be scary it can be the door into your inner self. Can't recommend more! Always very clean and very thorough in explaining the process.

When I tell people I'm going floating, I am not sure this is what they think of. Soak Float is a…read morerelaxing experience of floating in saltwater, in silence, in the dark. It's amazing. Staff are always friendly. The business is clean and peaceful. While this is an unusual therapy it's really quite helpful for chronic pain. They suggest three sessions as a way to see if it is goi g to be beneficial and I will say my third float was the best. 90 minutes in the water in the dark with only your thoughts was a frightening prospect and I admit the first float I got antsy at about 75 minutes. So I turned on the light and reset, finishing the 90. My third float I was surprised that it was over, no antsy feelings at all. They now have sauna and cold plunge services as well so I will be trying those at some point.

Great spot! The owner and other instructors are warm and friendly and in tune with the class…read more The studio overall has a welcoming, flexible (pun intended) vibe. And joyfulness seems to be part of the practice. Thanks, Yoga Love!

If you are reading this, you are thinking of practicing yoga and are searching for a studio. Many…read morepeople have had negative experiences practicing yoga (me included) but you are in for a pleasant surprise with Suzanne's Love Yoga Studio! Suzanne's philosophy has evolved throughout the past 20+ years through her extensive reading, instructor and student input, observation and intuition to create a studio that caters to everyone's physical, mental and emotional needs. This studio emphasizes that you "listen to your body" and provides modifications for each yoga position. You will never again feel like you can't "do yoga". The instructors have a range of body types, ages, and teaching methods. You will practice with a large range of ages from teenagers to octogenarians so you will never feel like you are being judged by your appearance or age. It is a clean, calm, peaceful, welcoming environment with new upgrades and conveniences implemented frequently. There are many weekly classes to choose from with a great bargain monthly pass as well as drop in rates. Give it a try - you will not be disappointed.

I was lucky enough to practice for over a year with two of the lovely yoga teachers at The…read moreBreathing Room, so I will relate my experiences with them. Heather is a cheerful and patient teacher, perfectly able to make comfortable even those very new to the practice of yoga. One of her loveliest classes consists of mindful breathing and relaxation; letting the body loosen up and let go of all the tension that we hold without knowing. I practiced with Julie as I became more familiar with the basic poses. Her style is gentle, encouraging, and promoting of mindfulness - of listening to your body and not pushing yourself to injury. I am particularly grateful to Julie because after I suffered a knee injury that greatly limited my ability to practice yoga, she helped me design a series of poses with extensive modifications so that I could strengthen my body without exacerbating my pain. Also, I confess that I admired Julie's selection of music for her class so much, that I asked her to share her playlist with me for my home practice (which she generously did). I recommend Heather and Julie's classes wholeheartedly, no matter the level of fitness or previous experience with yoga. The best way to keep up to date with their schedule is via their facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/breathinginvancouver).

What a comfortable, clean, and welcoming studios. I did the Yoga1-2 class at 8am on Saturday. The…read moreinstructor was very welcoming, showed me around and the room was all set up with props and such. The practice itself was opening, and stretching with many variations and options to go deeper or ease up. I really appreciate the cues for internal awareness and body awareness.

I was able to join this yoga studio for a 30 day trial for an amazing price. It's been a great…read moreexperience. I would highly recommend this studio to anyone who is interested in yoga. My top fav instructors are Ra and Robin. Instructors offer multiple yoga poses for beginners and advanced techniques for those who are more experienced. I'm so glad I joined. My only complaint is sometimes the room runs a little cold so bring layers.

I have been a student of Upstairs Yoga And since they opened in 2019. I go at least twice a week…read moreand sometimes more. The instructors are amazing. The space is beautiful the ability to relax and let go is exactly what I look for. The environment is uplifting, and I'm very happy to have found this yoga studio.