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Bodhi Tree Yoga Centre
Category: Active Life Fitness & Instruction Yoga Yoga [Edit]
821 14 St NWCalgary, AB T2N 2A4
(403) 270-0219
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 6 am - 10 pm
Fri 6 am - 7:30 pm
Sat 8 am - 7:30 pm
Sun 8 am - 9:30 pm
- Good for Kids:
- No
10 reviews for Bodhi Tree Yoga Centre
10 reviews in English
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Review from Mitch P.
Calgary, AB
I am very happy to update my review.
The owner of the Bodhi Tree took the time to listen to my concerns and discuss solutions. While there is no guarantee that she can make changes to meet every students concerns, she is willing to listen and implement where possible; and is good for a sustainable business.
I was blessed with an hour long conversation where she took the time to talk about the special reasons why the Bodhi Tree is as amazing as it is. I appreciated that effort and honesty.
The Bodhi Tree is unique and does have the BEST teachers. Of this, there is no question. Why is that? Because of the values, ethics, and integrity of the owner and what she believes in.
Sometimes we all need a little nudge out of our comfort zone.
We both shared and learned a great deal; and I am positive that the Bodhi Tree will be even more amazing than ever in the coming months.
I look forward to updating this review again as I see the subtle changes occur at the Tree :-)1 Previous Review: Show all »
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12/4/2011
I love the teachers at the Bodhi Tree. They are genuine and sincere souls who care about the… Read more »
Comment from Jacinthe K. of Bodhi Tree Yoga Centre 12/5/2011
Thank-you for your feedback, Mitch. We are blessed to have… More » -
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Review from Sarah Louise F.
Calgary, AB
Updated - 4/18/2012 7 Check-ins Here
Since writing my last review on Bodhi Tree, I have explored most every yoga option in the inner city. For this reason, I feel compelled to reevaluate what I wrote, as I have inevitably made my return to the Tree.
I am in the middle of a 30 day challenge at Bodhi, and it has probably been one of the most supportive environments to do such a challenge for only the second time.
I stand by previous statements that Bodhi Tree is the most gorgeous studio I have ever practiced in. In fact, since my last review, it is possible that the tree has grown more beautiful. Clean, open, airy, always with some sort of seedling growing on the ledges of the walls. Wonderfully decorated, now with pretty candle holders and a Puja wall.
Although many of my favourite instructors have parted ways with Bodhi Tree, I still like to believe that their instructors provide the most consistent practice in the city. They are each unique, though you can see in each of them that yoga is their lifestyle, on and off the mat.
The yoga yuppies still bother me, but I'm getting good at choosing my classes wisely, and find myself less distracted. Classes can be crowded, so be prepared for that.
It reminds quite pricey, so I am trying to determine how much I can commit to practicing here once I've completed my 30 day challenge, so this is the only reason I can't quite award Bodhi with 5 stars still. It is very difficult to try and convince your friends to come to a $20 drop in class if they're trying yoga for the first time only.Listed in: om! shanti! shanti! shanti!
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12/28/2010
This is the most beautiful yoga studio I have practiced in to date in Calgary. I adore the classes… Read more »
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Review from laura r.
1/30/2012
I used to practise yoga a few years ago, but never really got past the beginner stage. Now that I am a bit more settled in one location, I wanted to find a new yoga studio and commit to going more regularly.
Bodhi Tree is pretty close to my house, and it has gotten some great reviews on Yelp, so I thought I'd give it a try. I wanted to wait until I had gone to a few classes before I wrote my review. I purchased the introductory week long pass for $25 and managed to go to 4 classes during that week! That's $6.25 per class! Boo-yah.
I tried the Hot Hatha, Hot Foundation, and the Begin Yoga classes. The descriptions of the classes are on the Bodhi Tree website, but I'll give my own take on each class:
Begin Yoga: I went to this class with my BF who is reluctantly giving yoga a try. This was probably the best first class I could have ever taken him to. The class is designed to be a set of 7 classes, where each class builds on the previous. We dropped in to class #4. The instructor creates a comfortable, informal environment where it is okay to ask questions and laugh about hard poses. I wish Bodhi Tree offered this style of class more than once per week.
Hot Hatha: Slower style of practise in a heated room. Poses are generally held for longer periods.
Hot Foundation: Faster practise, in a heated room. But still not impossible for a beginner / intermediate level. There was an assistant in this class that was helping to correct people's postures. (I don't think this class always has an assistant, I think it's mostly random which class does / does not have one.)
The instructors in both heated classes offered a variety of modifications for most poses. Having the option to take a harder or easier posture is much appreciated!
Some classes were very full, and others were not. Unfortunately I cannot leave work in the middle of the day to go to a yoga class, so I am probably stuck going to mostly full classes. The crowd in the women's change room before and after class is a bit offputting, but seems to be unavoidable at popular studios. -
Review from Rhiannon M.
Calgary, AB
11/24/2011
There are two kinds of studios in Calgary - yoga studios that offer hot yoga and hot studios that offer yoga. Bodhi Tree Yoga Centre (BYC) is the former, and it is excellent. With some of the strongest instructors in the city, BYC is very focused on excellent practice. In many classes, they even have adjusters to help with technique. While generally more expensive than other studios, on quality BYC is outstanding.
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Review from Kali R.
Calgary, AB
I absolutely love Bodhi Tree.
It's refreshing that the instructors are really living the yogi life - they're not just some fitness instructors in a yoga studio. Each of them have a different style, but I like that they are all warm, welcoming and not snobby to newbies. They know the physiology of yoga and balance it well with non-denominational philosophy to create a space of physical and mental challenge.
I truly appreciate that the teachers will push you just enough, but are very mindful that we all have personal limits. It's perfectly acceptable to ask for help or lay on your mat if you need a brief rest in a tough class. They will support you through your experience and make sure that you don't hurt yourself. It's not about who gets the perfect pose - it's about doing your personal best. I never feel pressured by anyone but my own drive.
More reasons to like them:
*you can buy 10 or 20 time passes, as well as monthly
*you can sign in to classes online to save time
*nice change rooms with showers available
*beautiful, serene space
After a few months of going regularly, I feel like I've become part of the family there. I most enjoy the hot yoga classes. The price is absolutely worth it. -
Review from Renny C.
Calgary, AB
2/16/2011
I absolutely adore Bodhi Tree. Definitely one of the most beautiful studios in town. I love how attentive the instructors are to my practice helping me adjust ever so slightly just to get it perfect. I also found the staff to be very accommodating and very friendly.
For instance, tonight I showed up to the session 3 minutes prior to it starting and they were totally nice about it and advised me that I could still join the practice! I've been told that I can't attend a practice at a different studio before.
The only thing stopping me from giving Bodhi Tree 5 stars is their prices. It seems that they are a bit more expensive when compared to other studios around town. -
Review from J K.
Calgary, AB
Updated - 10/1/2011
Having been to countless other yoga studios in the city , I have come to the realization that Bodhi Tree is kinda like New York City , pricey , a bit cramped but in a league of its own .
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8/14/2011
Bodhi is an amazing yoga studio , however it does have some faults . The quality of instruction… Read more »
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Review from Mia T.
6/23/2011
This was the first yoga studio I had visit a few years back. It is a beautiful space, where the teachers take their practice very seriously. Ive been a total of 8 times to Bohdi Tree to try the various styles of class, and the teachers have all been great.I found they were adjusting students gently when needed, and making sure to remind us to focus on our pratice and not the people around us. My three star rating comes from the fact that it is hard to find parking, the classes definately dont cater to beginners, and are ALWAYS, in my opinion overpacked.
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Review from Katie C.
Calgary, AB
11/24/2009
Bodhi Tree was a beautiful relaxing haven of yogic bliss the first time I visited, or at least it seemed like it. A beautiful reception, lovely changeroom and huge, spacious rooms in which to practice the yoga. Everyone was very chill, and it was all obviously designed to be very soothing.
I went for hot yoga with friends, and I was warned that I would sweat. We got there early and grabbed our spots - I was surprised that there was what looked like tape on the floor. Turns out that is so they can cram as many mats (and thus people) as is physically possible. We were like sardines in a heated room. Even that might have been ok, except the instructor was obviously not a practitioner of my favourite slow and deep hatha yoga. She went much, much faster. If you're a yoga beginner to intermediate, watch out for the hot yoga.
The class was obviously made up of more experienced people, because she asked if we wanted to take it up a notch and ignored my strangled "no". I'm not a fan of curling up like a pretzle while I'm balancing on my hands in a heated room, trying not to fall on the people who are inches away from me. Sorry, I can take one, maybe two of three and I'm (white people) intermediate.
I went back for a different class and it was better. Be prepared for the hot yoga (and for yoga instructors to go full out advanced in a class of 40), and to be packed in tight. The benefits are that the instructors obviously know their stuff, and in some classes it is a peaceful interaction with your body. -
Review from s c.
Calgary, AB
8/4/2009
this is the nicest yoga place i've ever encountered. the tradeoff is that the drop-in fee is $17.
i've gone on various days and the instructors are pretty consistently good, though diverse enough that you can probably find one that suits your own style. the atmosphere is a bit like an oasis - you go in, and everything's nice and peaceful. the hot classes are my favourite.
