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When you feel the need to do more than a Shavasana. Regardless of your reason, here are a few of the best yoga studios in and around Toronto.

 1. Passport to Prana

79 Wilson St
Oakville, ON L6K 3G4

Category: Yoga

5.0 star rating
  3/1/2010

(If I could give this pass 6 stars, believe me, I would.)
I really hope they don't discontinue selling this pass.

It falls in that category of 'too good to be true' but the only string being, you can only use the pass for once per studio each…More »

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 2. 5 Elements Yoga & Pilates

57 Mill Street N
Brampton, ON L6X 1S9
(905) 451-9642

Category: Yoga

5.0 star rating
  Update - 11/24/2010

I visited 5 Elements once again with my Passport, and I can sum it up by saying it's totally worth the 1 hour it took to drive here.

Ridiculous, isn't it?
I guess, but once you have a class with Michele(Hot Power Vinyasa Flow) you'll see what I mean.…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    2/5/2010 First to Review

    I visited 5 Elements last night for a Hot Vinayasa power flow class with Tere. It was the best I've… Read more »

 3. 889 Yonge

889 Yonge St
Toronto, ON M4W 2H2
(416) 925-7206

Category: Yoga

5.0 star rating
  3/12/2010

This studio is one of the best, I don't even know where to start.
Take one look at the array of yoga classes this studio offers, and you know you're in for a yoga experience quite unlike any others, with classes like Hot Detox Flow(typical), to…More »

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 4. Your Affinity Place

6175 Hwy 7
Vaughan, ON L4H 0K9
(905) 856-6056

Categories: Yoga, Pilates

5.0 star rating
  5/25/2011 First to Review

I attended a pilates class at this gorgeously girly studio, taught by co-owner, Guylaine who is a certfied pilates instructor. I totally planned to attend the reduced heat hatha flow, but arrived a little late (and i'll blame traffic for this one)…More »

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 5. Bikram Yoga Beaches

1911 Queen St E
Toronto, ON M4L 1H3
(416) 686-2584

Category: Yoga

Neighbourhood: The Beach

5.0 star rating
  4/6/2010 ROTD 6/8/2010

For anyone looking to introduce themselves to Bootcamp Bikram, the most intensive of all the yoga classes available in Toronto, they *must* make their start here.

Bikram Beaches may not be the spa-like yoga sanctuary you spoiled yogis have come to…More »

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 6. Ashtanga Yoga Centre of Toronto

3215-A Yonge St
Toronto, ON M4N 2L3
(647) 342-6550

Category: Yoga

5.0 star rating
  5/20/2011 First to Review

I've been in search of a yoga school like AYCT for about a year now. As the name indicates, AYCT dishes up the specific style of Ashtanga always practiced in a non-heated room*. The teaching style fondly reminds me of puritanical classes I attended…More »

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 7. Leewi Yoga

170 Lakeshore Rd W
Mississauga, ON L5H
(905) 278-1118

Category: Yoga

4.0 star rating
  3/17/2010 First to Review

This studio strongly reminds me of the Moksha chain, but oh so well designed and planned. Kudos to the owner, you really got it down, and didn't rush it.

The service here is so great and the staff is so nice, they remind you not to park in the lot on…More »

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 8. The Yoga Sanctuary Danforth

95 Danforth Ave
Toronto, ON M4K 1N2
(416) 461-6161

Category: Yoga

Neighbourhood: Riverdale

4.0 star rating
  Update - 7/2/2010

I dropped in once again at an UYE for a Hatha Flow class with Sebastian, and I returned truly feeling like my first class here wasn't a one off experience.

The owners of Yoga Sanctuary have set a high standard for instructional Yoga in Toronto. It…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    4/1/2010

    On my visit to Yoga Sanctuary, I opted for a Vinyasa Flow class here, that I believe was taught by… Read more »

 9. The Yoga Sanctuary

2 College St
Toronto, ON M5G 1K3
(416) 928-3236

Category: Yoga

Neighbourhood: Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  7/8/2010

This location of Yoga Sanctuary is a pearl among many downtown locations.

I understand, unfortunately, that Yoga is becoming less of a philosophy and more of a commercialised lifestyle, misconstrued by the business-minded to sell their wares…More »

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 10. The Yoga Lounge

103 Church St
Toronto, ON M5C 2G3
(416) 864-1973

Categories: Specialty Schools, Yoga

Neighbourhoods: Corktown, Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  12/8/2009

I took a Vinayasa Vigorous class here through my Passport to Prana class and I was very impressed. The studio, on the 3rd floor, is not at all hard to find and is near the queen st station as well as many parking spots.

My friend forgot her yoga mat…More »

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 11. Moksha Yoga Bloor West

2454 Bloor St W
Toronto, ON M6S 1R2
(416) 766-9642

Category: Yoga

Neighbourhood: Swansea

4.0 star rating
  3/1/2010

Awesome Moksha location.

This is pretty much one of my new favourite yoga studios. The staff is super nice, and helpful. They even picked up all the yoga mats after class so the other yogis wouldn't be disturbed if you left during the final rest.
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 12. Bikram Yoga Toronto

500 Sheppard Ave E
Toronto, ON M2N 6H7
(416) 250-0055

Category: Yoga

Neighbourhood: Willowdale

4.0 star rating
  3/29/2010

I've been coming to this location (right on the subway line) on and off for the past 6-ish years ever since I first discovered Hatha Yoga. Bikram's take on Yoga is quite different and quite honestly, brutal.

If you survive your first class and try a…More »

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 13. Yogaspace

148 Ossington Ave
Toronto, ON M6J 2Z5
(416) 516-9940

Category: Yoga

Neighbourhoods: Ossington Strip, Trinity Bellwoods, Beaconsfield Village

4.0 star rating
  3/31/2010

I took a 2-hr Yoga Flow class with Bibi, and believe me, once you enter Bibi's class it is hard to forget.

First of all you think that for a 2-hr class on a Friday night, this place is packing, and you soon realize why. Bibi takes command of the…More »

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 14. Chang'e Studio - CLOSED

1114 Queen St E
Toronto, ON M4M
(416) 469-2600

Categories: Yoga, Pilates, Massage

Neighbourhood: Leslieville

4.0 star rating
  1/28/2010

I took a level 1 pilates class here, but they also offer various other forms of fusion with yoga. It's located in a cute little alley on Queen E., and the interior is cute with a lot of character.

The lady manning the front desk was very sweet and…More »

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 15. MiraVena Yoga

1077 N Service Rd
Mississauga, ON L4Y 1A6
(905) 270-9642

Category: Yoga

4.0 star rating
  Update - 9/4/2010

4.5 Stars!

I came here yesterday for another class. This time it was during the day, and the studio looks quite different at night. I was able to see everything much better this time around, and the studio's colours are very soothing, and everything…More »

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  • 3.0 star rating
    3/12/2010 First to Review

    This branch of Moksha is nestled on the second story of a strip mall, right by the 403, and directly… Read more »

 16. Hot Yoga Aurora

2 Orchard Heights Blvd
Aurora, ON L4G 3W3
(905) 503-1011

Category: Yoga

4.0 star rating
  6/22/2010 First to Review

I took a Hot Ashtanga class here at 11am, and I can't recall what my teacher's name was... I may have been in utopic bliss at that moment, but I was so, so thrilled to be in that class.

There were only 4 of us, probably thanks to the timing, but it…More »

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 17. Yoga Plus - CLOSED

40 Eglinton Ave E
Toronto, ON M4P
(416) 322-9936

Category: Yoga

Neighbourhoods: Mount Pleasant and Davisville, Yonge and Eglinton

4.0 star rating
  4/13/2010

I can be so dedicated when I have the desire. I took a hot yoga class here on a Friday evening. The studio is on the 8th floor of a commercial building in the heart of the litigious part of Toronto, Midtown. It would be awesome to work in the same…More »

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 18. Iam Yoga

661 Yonge St
Toronto, ON M4Y 1Z9
(416) 920-9642

Category: Yoga

Neighbourhoods: Church-Wellesley Village, Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  2/20/2010

This studio is in one of the most accessible locations ever. Upon entry, you meet the sweetest staff ever, who point you to the change room and the studio. Everything is immaculate, and I love that they have a deep sink  with a tall faucet. So many…More »

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 19. More Than Just Yoga

3040 Bur Oak Ave
Markham, ON L6B 1E3
(905) 209-1522

Category: Yoga

4.0 star rating
  11/1/2010 First to Review

Ever been on a yoga swing? I can now say that I have, and it's amazing. If you have trouble with inversions, or just want to try something new, have a go!

The good folks at MTJY have managed to differentiate themselves in more than one aspect. How you…More »

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 20. Zen Beginnings

697 Mt Pleasant Rd
Toronto, ON M4S 2N4
(416) 480-9366

Categories: Nutritionists, Yoga

Neighbourhoods: Mount Pleasant and Davisville, Yonge and Eglinton

4.0 star rating
  11/12/2010 ROTD 9/8/2011 First to Review

There's nothing like a woman who knows how to take charge.

I took a Therapeutic Yoga class taught by Nora today, and I was pretty impressed, she took complete control of the class. I'm one to be charmed by fluff and ambiance but on the essence and…More »

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 21. Flipdog Yoga

626 Burnhamthorpe Rd W
Mississauga, ON L5C 3G1

Category: Yoga

4.0 star rating
  11/7/2011 First to Review

Flipdog Yoga trumps Moksha yoga.

Everything at this studio subtly told me Flipdog does it better than Moksha in every aspect, as though looking for a challenge. The studio is located in a small 3 level commercial building with parking space in the…More »

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 22. Some Like It Hot Yoga Studios

131 Kerr St
Oakville, ON L6K 3A6
(905) 845-9642

Category: Yoga

4.0 star rating
  7/18/2011 First to Review

Oakville residents are in luck!

Opened just 2 weeks ago, SLiH is situated on the corner of a lively intersection(not far from Stoney's http://www.yelp.ca/biz...) with plenty of parking behind the strip.

I took a TGIF class with Owen, described on the…More »

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 23. Spynga

10 Disera Dr
Vaughan, ON L4J 9G1
(905) 882-7799

Category: Yoga

4.0 star rating
  11/11/2011

Now here is a studio that really gets the yoga fusion trend and takes it to a whole new level of awesome. I can't believe I didn't write this review earlier.

Spynga is the lean, well-toned love child of an intense spin class and a balanced, calming…More »

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 24. Prana Yoga & Wellness Studio

245 Wyecroft Rd
Oakville, ON L6K
(905) 338-2880

Category: Yoga

4.0 star rating
  9/19/2010 First to Review

Although I've 'only' been to two yoga studios in Oakville, this is the best of the two (guess which one was the other?). Prana is located in a completely commercial area, nary a starbucks in sight, the closest being about 7 minutes away, but a…More »

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 25. Moksha Yoga Aurora

40 Englehard Dr
Aurora, ON L4G 6X6

Category: Yoga

4.0 star rating
  9/19/2010 First to Review

I came here for the studio grand opening free week class, and I'm thrilled to be able to recommend it to others. It's not very close by, but I'd keep making the trek north if it stays like this. If you live up north, (Northern Richmond Hill,…More »

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 26. Moksha Brampton

50 Peel Centre Dr
Brampton, ON L6T 4G8

Category: Yoga

4.0 star rating
  10/24/2011 First to Review

This Moksha location recently opened in the heart of Brampton. As far as chain yoga locations go, it's one of the better ones in GTA. It's new so that could be a reason for the 'freshness' but staff here seems to be really passionate about the…More »

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 27. Moksha Yoga Richmond Hill

1455 16th Ave
Richmond Hill, ON L4B 4W5
(905) 881-0010

Category: Yoga

3.0 star rating
  2/1/2010

This studio is amazing. Being a typical Moksha Yoga studio, you'll probably know what type of classes to expect, (flow, heated, etc) if you're not new to yoga.
I liked this studio for it's superior level of instruction, despite it being overflowing…More »

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 28. Moksha Yoga Danforth

372 Danforth Ave
Toronto, ON M4K 1N8
(416) 778-7744

Category: Yoga

Neighbourhood: The Danforth

3.0 star rating
  4/6/2010

Moksha Danforth is one of the first few studios I visited with my Passport to Prana card. The studio is located in one of those leisurely parts of Toronto that make summers tiringly fun, and lazy sundays even more enjoyable.

I third the sign issue…More »

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 29. Blue Door Yoga Room

5451 Hwy 7
Vaughan, ON L4L
(905) 265-2400

Categories: Yoga, Massage

3.0 star rating
  Update - 12/5/2010

I returned here again today for a morning Yoga I/II class with Janet. While the flow sequences and teaching style were good, I didn't get any of the modifications I'd expect from a class taught by Karla. Janet has a soothing voice, and I'd definitely…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    3/19/2010 First to Review

    I still look back at the the class I took here with a fond smile. Yes, I'm aware that it's odd to… Read more »

 30. Stratusphere Yoga Studio

255 Bass Pro Mills Dr
Vaughan, ON L4K 0A2
(905) 760-9642

Category: Yoga

3.0 star rating
  3/30/2010

Stratusphere yoga is truly gorgeous. I agree with Jennifer, it really does look like a spa than a yoga studio, as I haven't seen one quite like this.

The showers, change room, waiting area are almost too pristine and look as though they were from the…More »

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 31. Green Lavender - CLOSED

2842 Dundas St W
Toronto, ON M6P 1Y7
(416) 792-2447

Categories: Yoga, Home & Garden

Neighbourhood: The Junction

3.0 star rating
  3/20/2010 First to Review

I took a Power Vinyasa Flow class here on a cold thursday evening, and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Green Lavender is a shiny new yoga studio/green home & beauty supply store located in the Junction. The two owners have been featured in a few local…More »

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 32. Hot Yoga Wellness Concord

1750 Steeles Ave W
Vaughan, ON L4K 2L7
(905) 660-8880

Category: Yoga

3.0 star rating
  7/8/2010 First to Review

I'm doing a 30-day pass here under the Hot Yoga Wellness brand and I have to say, it's just like the other locations in Woodbridge (http://www.yelp.ca/biz...) and Scarborough (http://www.yelp.ca/biz...), with the choice of 60, 75 or 90 minute…More »

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 33. Bikram Yoga Richmond Hill

676 Major Mackenzie Dr E
Richmond Hill, ON L4C 1J8
(905) 770-4646
3.0 star rating
  3/29/2010

This location of Bikram is just as good as Bikram North York (http://www.yelp.ca/biz...), although for some it might be even better because of the traffic problem of the 401.

This class also has plenty of free parking, and boasts an even larger…More »

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 34. Parivartan Yoga

350 Burnamthorpe Rd E
Mississauga, ON L5A
(905) 949-9642

Category: Yoga

3.0 star rating
  3/17/2010 First to Review

This studio is very small(and cramped), located in the middle of a small plaza. The front desk is quite litterally a tiny desk, at which you don't really see anyone, until they spot you and come over. It's as though they don't expect new students…More »

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 35. Moksha Yoga North York

100 Sheppard Ave E
Toronto, ON M2N 6N5
(416) 225-6767

Category: Active Life

Neighbourhood: Willowdale

3.0 star rating
  2/16/2010 First to Review

This Moksha yoga studio is just north of the 401, near Yonge st. While it's a little tricky to find the entrance in the evening, (you have to go through the main building doors to access the studio which appears to be accessible from the east) it…More »

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 36. Downward Dog Yoga Centre

1977 Queen St E
Toronto, ON M4L 1J1
(416) 693-4088

Category: Yoga

Neighbourhood: The Beach

3.0 star rating
  10/25/2010

I took a restorative class here on an early Friday evening with Jane. Upon locating the studio another woman and I stood outside thinking DD was closed for the day, because the door was locked and there was nary a sign of anyone around; a sign with…More »

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 37. Hot Yoga Wellness Woodbridge

28 Roytec Road
Woodbridge, ON L4L 8E4
(905) 266-0894

Category: Yoga

3.0 star rating
  3/30/2010 First to Review

The name speaks for itself. Hot Yoga Wellness offers a few hot flow classes in a given day, as well as yin yoga, pilates and fusion at 60, 75 and 90 minute classes.

The class I took was heated to 38C, so it's definitely not as hot as Bikram, but more…More »

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 38. Hot Yoga Wellness Kennedy

3241 Kennedy Rd
Toronto, ON M1V 2J8
(416) 901-5788

Category: Yoga

Neighbourhood: Scarborough

3.0 star rating
  6/19/2010 First to Review

I quite enjoy hot yoga, and the hot yoga wellness chain is one of the higher quality chains in York region.

The type of yoga here is very similar to Moksha, yet you'll never know exactly what type you have. It seems like most of the instructors have…More »

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 39. Hot Yoga Markham

3621 Hwy 7 E
Markham, ON L3R 0G6
(905) 489-9642

Category: Yoga

3.0 star rating
  Update - 3/31/2010

I took an week pass here in the month of March, & was a little less impressed than I was during my first class.

The showers are extremely low in pressure, all of them. Believe me, I've tested. I was also a little alarmed that they didn't have a hand…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    2/20/2010

    This studio is a surprising delight. I don't think it's easy to get your hopes up in a studio that… Read more »

 40. Moksha Yoga Pickering

1099 Kingston Road
Pickering, ON L1V 1B5
(905) 831-4888

Category: Yoga

3.0 star rating
  6/8/2010 First to Review

I came here with my Eastender friend on a weekday afternoon for the 12:30 class.

It's far out (for me) compared to most city schools, however, if one even lives in Scarborough, the highway route isn't far at all, and it's located a few minutes West…More »

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