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3 reviews for Balanced Life Yoga
3 reviews in English
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Review from Jennifer K.
Markham, ON
2/24/2011 3 photos
something really wrong with my GPS, when I punched in the address of Balanced Life Yoga...it guided me to a undeveloped piece of land.. as it just would not take me to Salem Road S!! But being persistence I found the studio with a few minute to spare!
The class I took on this weekday morning is called "Fire and Water" so it is kind of like a Vinyasa and Restorative class.. with the first half of the class with flows and the rest of the time in restorative poses.
Though according to the schedule the class is fit for all level, but I found it really elementary with no variations offered. I guess most of the students are beginners.. Shasta was pretty good and really patient as she explained the poses thoroughly and the class was quite good! (I always like the sleeping part!)
Balanced Life Yoga is a excellent Community Yoga Studio. I feel a good caring vibe between the students.
BTW, there are yoga mats to borrow for free in case you forgot to bring your own or you don't own one! -
Review from Roma M.
3/17/2010
I took a hot yoga class here one weekday as part of the Passport to Prana pass. Balanced Life is conveniently located right by the 401 for Eastenders, and the building is rather easy to spot, since there is not much else around.
They have a large space on the second floor, and everything seems new, and maybe even a little sparse, but upon entry I didn't feel like I was walking in a yoga studio. I'd give them a little slack, however, since it's one of the very few studios in the East part of the GTA.
I'm constantly alarmed, however, with a very small number of studios that offer hot yoga without having shower facilities on the premises. It not only is inconvenient, but it's a hazard for those who must then encounter smelly yogis after class. Balanced Life is unfortunately, one of these studios.
There is also no real changeroom. The 'changing' must be done in one of the two washrooms, which also double up as their storage space. Thankfully, however, everything is extremely clean.
The yoga class was one of the most memorable ever. Not so great in their case. I may be blissfully not 'with it', but when I think of yoga, I think of tranquility, peace and relaxation. This abominal yoga class began with pop music by artists like Black Eyed Peas (their club songs), Lady Gaga (*not* the acoustic versions...!) and K'naan, all with the bass blaring. It was extremely difficult to find peace in any of my positions, let alone attempt a steady Ujjayi breath rhythmn. In fact, my friend and I couldn't stop laughing out of shock when the music first started playing.
Towards the end of the practice, the instructor offered a small neck massage. I had no idea that the massage would be done using muscle numbing cream, like tiger balm. I find it totally counterproductive to numb your muscles after yoga, since the entire point of yoga is to be more aware of your body & surroundings. If muscles are sore, I'd rather be aware of that.
All in all, this could be a more than moderate yoga studio if they make some important changes.Listed in: Yoga Fire!
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Review from Stephanie S.
Whitby, ON
9/25/2010
I have taken a Yog-ahh class, a Runner's Yoga class, and several Yoga and a Story PJ Party classes with my son. I find the studio is very clean and attractive. The rooms do echo somewhat. The instruction is quite good and I enjoyed my classes quite a bit.
