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Iyashi Bedrock Spa
Categories: Beauty and Spas Day Spas Active Life Fitness & Instruction Yoga Day Spas, Yoga [Edit]
2662 Yonge StToronto, ON M4P 2J5
(416) 488-7625
- Hours:
Mon-Wed, Fri-Sat 10 am - 9 pm
Thu, Sun 9:30 am - 9 pm
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- By Appointment Only:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
6 reviews for Iyashi Bedrock Spa
6 reviews in English
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Review from Laura C.
Toronto, ON
Now this is a Spa.
With that glowing review from Jennifer K. I had to check it out. Especially since there was a Groupon!
Even from entering into the Spa, there is a sense of tranquility.
The large change changeroom, has lockers, a seating area, hot/cold water station (with tea), 2 showers, 2 toilets, 2 changing stalls.
Inside your locker, you'll find a pair of flip flops (the rocks are hot!), a small towel and a large one, and a paper cup (additional towels available upon request).
I went for the Yin Yoga class. This means you get half hour of rock bathing time, then a 5 min break. Then the class starts, and you get another break in between. They also encourage your to step out if you need to.
The heat in here is great, but I love hot environments. I found that for the rock bathing, lying on my yoga mat I couldn't feel the heat. It was okay when doing the actual yoga, but I liked it better without a mat. Or bring a thinner one - the heat comes from the black rocks underneath.
After sweating buckets, coming out of the room was a gust of cold air. I'd like to see the room a little hotter to help with the transition.
I also booked an RMT massage with Lan. It's up there, with one of the best massages I've ever had.
I'm going to come back here, and with my mom. It's gentle enough she can handle it and would actually enjoy the experience.
There is free parking Mon-Sat 8am-6pm for 1 hr on the street north of the place (Lytton) It's free after 6pm and on Sundays. -
Review from Bailey A.
Toronto, ON
4/20/2012
It's a neat concept but SO EXPENSIVE! I went during a groupon deal so it worked out to be about $20/yoga class or rock bathing session. (It's usually $50 + tax)
The first 2 yoga sessions - I believe I had it with Carmen. She was great and I fell in love with this place.
Then I had a class with Patricia who was a substitue and I am now completely turned off. She basically preached the ENTIRE class about "letting go of your disappointments....forgiving the ones that let you down.."....wow....shut up. I come here to destress - not have some random person talk to me about my emotions and what to do with them!
Other than that - if they lowered their prices and I carefully chose who my instructor was, I would be a regular. -
Review from Jennifer K.
Markham, ON
Hot! Hot! Hot! Doing a Hot Yin class at Iyashi Bedrock Spa is hot yoga to the extreme!
Thanks for Josephine C so kindly offered me to take advantage of one of her coupon deal, I able to experience how it feels to be cook and steam in a heated room.
The spa itself is clean and nicely appointed. 2 showers, 2 bathrooms and 2 changing stalls and everything you need: shampoo, body wash, hair dryers, towels and disposable slippers. You will need to wear those, because inside the heated room, it is impossible to walk on the heated surface with your bare feet!
The class itself was zen and slow, but didn't make it easy as holding each pose while lying on top of the heat surface made me has this urge to just jump up and run out of the room yelling "I have enough!!!". Breathe...Breathe... Hot! Hot! Hot!
I will be back.... when it is winter and outside feels like -20C..... Just thinking about the snow, that would have cool me down!Listed in: Yoga Studios I visited in…, Memories of Japan in GTA!
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Review from Jennifer M.
Toronto, ON
8/30/2011 1 Check-in Here
Definitely recommended. Fantastic and relaxing experience. I went twice, once with my sisters and once with my SO. Both times for the hot Rock Yin Yoga. Yin is a slow and controlled practice of gentle stretching. My companions could all handle it, even with varying degrees of flexibility. The best part being that you get to wear your own clothes, and are encouraged to take breaks outside of the heat and drink water.
We visited on a weekend both times and it was busy. Everyone is quiet and relaxed however, so it is not bothersome. There are showers and generous sized change/waiting areas. Everything is very clean.
The location is extremely inconvenient for me, which is the only drawback. If they opened a location closer to downtown or the east end I would purchase a pass for certain. Individual sessions are pricey, but they have a wide variety of packages and promotions. Follow them on twitter for specials.Listed in: Yoga Studios
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Review from Melinda M.
Toronto, ON
4/20/2011 2 Check-ins Here
I purchased a deal coupon which gets me three visits to Iyashi Bedrock Spa, and went with a friend for the first time on Monday night.
First, I was very impressed with the vibe and the staff. We were greeted by multiple staff members, who were all very friendly and calming. Any questions? Answered. Any problems? Solved, quickly and efficiently. I like!
Second, what's a bedrock spa? It is a heated room with rock beds, each separated by a low partition. After checking in, you are led to your own locker which is filled with a cute little green shorts and button up shirt outfit and disposable flip flops. You drink some water, put on the outift, bring a towel, and lie down in your assigned cube. The stones are super hot, the air is hot, and it all melts away your stresses and sore muscles.
I really liked the experience. Our session was for 90 minutes but I can't take the heat!!! They told us to exit the room every 20 minutes and drink more water. I only lasted 20 minutes the first time. Each consecutive visit was shorter. I went from 20 to 15 to 10 to done! And then I took a shower. Yes, they have showers too. Everything is super clean.
This was a very relaxing experience, and my muscles did feel better. Plus, my skin felt revitalized.
The room was not even half full. We saw three other customers when we were there between 6:15-7:45 on Monday night. It's open until 9PM. I doubt you need to make an appointment far in advance for off hours. However, they only have a limited number of yoga classes, and those fill up weeks in advance. I did sign up for a hot yoga/rock bathing combo in early May, and I am looking forward to that.
I think the regular sessions are pretty pricy. Best option seems to be to buy a package or a group deal. I would probably not purchase a package simply because of the location, It is halfway between Eglinton and Lawrence subways so not convenient for TTCers from downtown. Otherwise, good experience. I am excited to try the yoga! -
Review from Patricia M.
Toronto, ON
6/14/2011
I purchased my original package through Groupon, and quickly went through them and purchased more (the website specials are very good). Like the other reviews say, everything about Iyashi is quintessentially Japanese: Intensely polite, helpful, and efficient staff. The spas atmosphere is clean, quiet and relaxing. Every session leaves me feeling renewed and refreshed, my muscles are soft, my mind is clear and my skin is silky smooth to the touch afterwards. I look forward to my next visit!
