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Gyan Hot Yoga

  • Currently 2.39/5

Rating: 2.4/5 (18 votes)

Posted by Staff / Reviewed on January 1, 2011

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Gyan Hot YogaGyan Hot Yoga offers hot yoga in Liberty Village. Their schedule is packed with classes throughout the week - most are between 50 and 75 minutes long.

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HotYogaFan / March 19, 2011 at 09:47 am
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I tried three hot yoga studios and they are all different. This studio is run in a very foreign format to me personally. There's no zen-like environment. People are sitting in the studio talking before the class so one cannot really relax. Even if it's quiet, when you first enter the studio, it's not that hot. I find that I never know which way to place the mat because the instructor later re-arranges everyone anyway. Usually classes start later than scheduled. Again, the main point of the classes is exercise. I didn't see instructors correcting people's postures and they seem to be doing classes for their own good. Instructors have this very annoying chanting kind of way to lead the class (or maybe I just find it annoying). Women's change room is tiny and the place looks a bit dirty. All in all, it' 2/5. After my pass is done, I don't think I will ever go back.
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VeggieLifestyle / April 10, 2011 at 06:22 pm
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Been to various studios across the GTA and tried various forms of yoga and yes, this studio may not have all the perks but what it does have is amazingly challenging classes. I'm a regular after trying it out with one of those coupons and do not regret the decision. The instructors have been practicing most of their lives...and it shows. In my opinion, the classes are just as tough as Bikram but with more than 26 poses, which is a welcome change. Just like any studio there are pros and cons but for me, the workout is the most important factor and that is definitely something I get here at an unbelievable price which is another selling point.
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sabiha / July 19, 2011 at 12:14 am
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best yoga studio i have ever been to, hands down. amazing knowledgeable instruction from these three brothers. there are no bells and whistles but who cares - im there for the yoga and the quality of instruction. plus its affordable and its a welcoming environment. all kinds of body types, ages and levels all in the same class, which give a feeling of inclusion no matter where you're at in your practice. in regards to a previous poster mentioning a lack of posture correction, i've not seen that in the many classes there that i've been to. the instructors correct people based on their level - ie: if you cant even balance on one foot in tree pose they arent going to give you advanced correction until you have mastered that first aspect of it. they are constantly verbally correcting the class anyway - you just have to pay attention and know when they mean YOU. personally i really appreciate the tone and rhythm of their instruction, it emphasizes correct breath during the class. and its hardly dirty - its just not glamour beautified!
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Kevin Smith replying to a comment from HotYogaFan / July 21, 2011 at 08:24 pm
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If people are talking then you could always tell them to stop talking.
If you don't find the studio that hot than probably you will find other studios cold because Gyan Hot Yoga studio is the hottest studio in the city.
Instructors re arrange the mats only when people already sitting in the practice room do not accommodate for other people. Some people think it is first come first service policy. It is not. This studio tries to accommodate as many people possible and comfortable.
If people like you adjust the mats properly than it will save the time and class will not be delayed.
Instructors do not touch any one, you should be able to listen to them. Probably if they touch you then you might complaint of sexual harassment.
I hope when you go out to practice yoga, you do it for yourself. Your yoga practice will never give direct benefit to your sick family member or friend. I guess you will agree with me on that. When you can practice yoga for your good so why can't a Yoga instructor practice yoga for his or her own good?
or you think they should ask your permission first?
This is toronto a multicultural city with ethnic people. If you have hard time understanding ethnic people than probably Toronto is not the city for you.
I agree women change room is tiny if compared to Gyms however if you compare it to Yoga studio than it is big enough for everyone.
All the irresponsible people makes it dirty with their gums, empty water bottle and unorganized mats.
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Chris / December 7, 2011 at 11:20 am
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“STAY AWAY....terrible”
.. The costumer service is very rude......stuff unfriendly!!! WORST EVER....
STAY AWAY!!!!!

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Chris / December 7, 2011 at 11:20 am
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“STAY AWAY....terrible”
.. The costumer service is very rude......stuff unfriendly!!! WORST EVER....
STAY AWAY!!!!!

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Jacque / January 18, 2012 at 09:24 pm
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I tried hot yoga... and loved it. I am not very flexible (working on it) and the heat helped me gently stretch!
My back pain flew away in just one class. I am glad I found this studio. Every one must try it.
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107 Jefferson Avenue (Get Directions)
647.341.4926
Liberty Village
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