YYoga Queen Street West

Beautiful/​clean facility and friendly staff make this studio such a great place to practice. Whether your a yogi or spin lover or both, this studio has so much to offer. The teachers are some of the best in the city and the variety of styles of yoga available is ever expanding. Definitely a studio worth checking out!

Yumi is the best yoga teacher I’ve ever had, I’ve only been doing yoga for two years on and off so I’m by no means an expert but I always find her classes challenging and fun. I’ve found a lot of yoga places repeat the same classes every week and it gets boring and I start to lose motivation but I always walk away from Yumi’s classes feeling AMAZING she always has a creative way of making my yoga practice a hardcore workout as well as spiritual. On top of that she is an amazing soul, super inspiring and one of those people you just love being around. Thanks Yumi!

beautiful studio and helpful instructors!
— free lockers and shoe storage
— friendly front desk staff
— 30 days for $ 40 new member deal
— clean bathrooms with hair dryers
definitely one of the best I’ve been to in Toronto!

It doesn’t really get better than this. The space is beautiful — they have some of Toronto’s best instructors (YuMee, Duncan, Jesse, Roger) — and you really feel like you are at a spa. Lots of great merchandise and a great $ 40 for the first month trial. Try it out — you won’t regret it.

I’ve come here several times for the complimentary lululemon yoga on Saturdays at 3 pm. Facilities-​wise, it’s the best yoga facility/​studio I’ve ever been to. It’s spacious, clean with modern designs. Staff are friendly and offer coat check during the winter. After yoga, there’s always a sample of David’s Tea available to try and a nice lounge area to relax for a bit before heading home. The yoga teachers vary, some are better than others, but for a complimentary yoga class, I really can’t complain. Would definitely recommend this place to others.

Four stars for a beautiful facility, full of lots of gorgeous natural light.
The staff at the front, as well as all of the instructors I’ve met are very nice, kind, welcoming and helpful. This of course makes every visit more enjoyable.
I’ve tried a few of the yoga classes as well as the spin class. Compared to the moksha location near my house, the yoga classes are not amazing. There were no adjustments, the teacher just kind of stayed at the front of the room, and some of the classes just didn’t have a great flow. The spin classes are quite fun, although often very empty. I find it so much more fun to go to a full class. Of course, the studio is new, so this will probably change over time.
My other complaint is that for such a nice looking studio, into which I’m sure they have put a lot of money, the upkeep is sub par. I knelt down to tie my shoe in the spin studio, on a Monday morning, and came up full of dust and debris. Also, the change roomscN get pretty dirty. At my moksha studio, the practice rooms are cleaned and mopped after every class, and the change rooms are always clean.
Overall, I recommend trying a month, and checking out as many classes as possible, to see how they suit you.

I love this yoga space. it’s super clean. the shower and change rooms are spa-​like. I went in off peak hours so I can’t report the business of the change rooms. The infra-​red sauna is outstanding. It’s pricey in the long run but worth it if you can afford it. I did the new to YYoga deal for the first month– 30 unlimited days of yoga and infra-​red sauna for $ 40!!! At the time I was doing a massive detox and the sauna made a world of difference.

only been 3 times now, but as far as yoga studio/​gyms go this place is awesome. The place is super beautiful, clean, airy and just the right amount of modern and zen like atmosphere. Thus far the staff has been super helpful, nice and most importantly WELCOMING… I tried to start at a place a couple years ago and felt so much pretentiousness from the staff that I gave up after one class. A girlfriend persuaded me to try again here and i’m happy i listened. I will not mention the other place I had a bad experience as I see no point as I know lots of people that are happy there, it just wasn’t the right fit for me, but I do feel that this place should get some praise for what I’ve experienced so far! Looking forward to a fit future at yyoga! :)

YYoga Queen Street West is clean, spacious, and has the essentials of a good yoga & hot yoga experience — appropriate room temperature for heated classes, cleanliness, good ambience, good studio etiquette. If you are looking for a very good yoga experience, go here. There is also a nice sauna that is hot and peaceful.
But to me, the real thing that ruins this place is the LOCKER situation.
There is a small bank of mini and small lockers at the front, next to the reception desk, by the area where you leave your shoes. These mini-​cubbies have keys that you take with you. There are no lockers big enough for a big gym bag or coat. You leave your coat behind the reception and get a tag to pick it up after.
AND, if you bring a big bag and they keep it at the front with the coats, it is just sitting there out in the open. It is not put away in a drawer or closet or anything. Don’t bring something big and valuable here.
There are NO LOCKABLE LOCKERS in the changing room. If you leave anything in the changing room, it is not secure.
I find this setup for the locker-​cubby holes totally frustrating and annoying. After a hot class for example, the last thing I want to do is go out to the reception area, dripping and wet, and collect my things from a cubby, and the big bag from the front, and then go back to the changing room and fish out my towel and things for a shower, and then leave it out there unlocked.
Whoever designed the locker room and key-​lockable lockers did not use their brain for logistics. Honestly, it pisses me off and ruins whatever zen I managed to collect up during the class.
Now. Some of you might be saying ‘well, don’t bring valuables, etc to a yoga class.’ That is not always possible. Since there is NO GOOD PARKING around this place, for starters I can’t leave anything in my car since I cannot take my car. And many people go to classes before or after they go to work which necessitates taking other items with them, than the bare essentials of yoga gear.
That aside, the layout is fine. You go up some stairs, reception is up there, change rooms and sauna are on the same floor as reception. There is one studio close to reception. The hot room and cycling is upstairs. There is an elevator for people that want to use that to go up to the class, but I’m usually too much in a rush to make it on time, so end up running like hell up the stairs.
Upstairs, there is a nice seating area outside the studios. It’s calm up there.
Upstairs and downstairs, there is filtered water, so bring your own bottle.
Teachers are amazing. Classes are well thought out and work the front and back of the body evenly.
Overall, i would give this place 3.5 stars, taking stars off for the changeroom/​locker/​storage component. If only there were normal lockers in the changing room like most YYoga places, I would give this place ⁵⁄₅ without hesitation.

Beautiful facilities! Clean, spacious, and modern.
The main room is large and has ultra-​high ceilings.
Infrared sauna is available for use.
All the staff I’ve interacted with have been extremely friendly and welcoming.
There’s a huge range of classes for all levels throughout each day of the week.
This is definitely the best studio I’ve visited in the downtown core.
Note: Lockers in the front are small so really they’re just for your wallet, phone, and keys. You can check your coat with the staff at the front.

Your items are not safe here. There is no where to lock your jackets. They offer really tiny lockers that barely fit your purse. My friend’s $ 800 jacket was stolen from the changeroom. They have not offered any reasonable solution. They have not been helpful at all. I will not continue my membership there.

This is one of the best studios I have ever been to. I live in L.A. and Toronto and get the opportunity to go to many wonderful studios, but this really takes the cake.
First off: the facilities are outstanding. 5 star. The space is very well thought out and seriously stylish — beautiful changerooms, sauna and all the extras. Studios are amazing, great layout, lots of space and stunning design.
As for the service, there is no pretension and the staff are super professional. The classes have not let me down either. Not only are there so many classes throughout the day, allowing for people with hectic schedules to get in and get a good practice in, but the teachers are outstanding. I wish there was a Y Yoga in L.A.

Such a gorgeous, big, clean studio. The sauna is a nice touch. There’s lots of classes to go too all day long. The boutique is cute. It’s just a lovely place.
I get the sense that the employees are happy and compensated for their time. The instructors are an absolute delight and the desk staff are great at their jobs. This studio is apparently owned by some investment banking guy whose never there.
The only thing that irritates me as a regular is that there’s a cancellation fee of $ 50 for a quote on quote «no commitment» month to month membership. Sounds like a committement to me haha.
Definitely the best fitness studio on Queen West!

I think that this is a 5 star facility, the rooms are spacious with high ceilings and windows, which makes for a wonderful practice. A few bonuses of this studio are it’s zen lounge area, sauna and spin classes! Everything is brand spanking new. There is a lot of great potential for YYoga.
They are currently offering a special introductory offer of $ 40 for 30 days, which is absolutely amazing in terms of value. They have lots of classes to choose from including hot and regular yoga. The cons of this offer however is that there are so many people in the change rooms and sometimes there is a shortage of large lockers. After the introductory offer, a monthly membership is $ 120 a month, quite pricey when compared to a regular gym.
I am doing the introductory offer at the moment and I noticed that there are not too many people who do the spin classes. I recommend to take advantage of the spin classes because of this. The yoga classes are usually packed. I also find the yoga classes exceptionally challenging and I’ve practice yoga onand off for the past few years. I think I’m probably a beginner-​intermediate whereas these classes are geared more towards intermediate advanced students.
The instructors are top-​notch professional, but with such a huge influx of new students, it’s really difficult to have a personal connection. The front-​staff are friendly although I had a bit of a mix-​up of which classroom the lesson would be held that resulted me and a few others in missing the class entirely.

Great studio. Lots of classes to choose from: good variety and plenty of time slots, making it easy to fold into my after work schedule. The online booking system is convenient, although I wish they actually had an app (the one in the app store seems to be for Vancouver locations only). The space is very bright, always impeccably clean, and has self serve lockers enough for the entire studio. So far I’ve attended Yin, Power and Core Flow yoga classes, and all three teachers have been great. The classes have been full after work on weekdays, but not overly crowded. I won’t hesitate to buy the $ 120 monthly subscription when my $ 40 30-​day trial runs out.

I came here for the 30 day intro special and went to about 12 classes over the month. It is a fantastic deal and I especially loved the mat rental. It meant I could just have a few sets of gym clothes at work and could head over on short notice without having to lug my mat around town! I also really appreciated the sauna during those cold winter days. I am now debating whether or not I will return as a regular here…
PROS:
— Very convenient and central location, easily accessed by subway and also close to lots of shopping and restaurants (I especially enjoyed post-​yoga brunch at neighbour, the Beverley Hotel).
— Lots of classes everyday to fit any schedule
— Overall, very good teachers (some whom I recognize from other asthanga studios like Laya Yoga and Downward Dog)
— Beautiful facilities — clean, lots of light, cozy tea lounge, lovely sauna — makes coming here feel like a treat
— Details like lockers for valuables and water-​filling station add a nice touch
— Props and rental mats are in excellent condition and very high quality products (I love their wool blankets)
— Service generally very polite and helpful
— Offers spinning as well as yoga (I am not into spinning, but for those who want more cardio this would be a plus!).
CONS:
— 1 hour classes feel a bit short sometimes (I prefer 1.5 hours)
— Classes are not offered at different levels. I think it is fine if you are an intermediate level, but I saw some beginners in some classes who were struggling a bit (the teachers do not break things down, and it is assumed that you have a working knowledge of the primary series… fine for me but I think it could be intimidating for others).
— This studio operates more on a «gym» business model and in general feels a lot more corporate than other local studios. Similarly, I found the atmosphere was nice, but demographically it is definitely geared to fit, young professional types who dress in Lululemon head to toe. Nothing wrong with that, but it can feel like a fashion show at times and I didn’t find it as inclusive or welcoming as places like Yoga Sanctuary.
— Women’s change room gets super-​crowded during peak times (~6pm) and it can be hard to find a hook to hang your clothes!
So, for me the pros still outweight the cons. I will probably buy a 10-​pass and come back here when it’s convenient. However, I am still going to continue frequenting other studios as well for variety and a more laid-​back vibe.

Pros:
— infrared sauna is incredible
— extensive schedule (I think biggest in Toronto? or biggest for the best price)
— great instructors and rooms
— $ 40 for first 30 days unlimited
— mostly friendly staff
— easy transit area, about 20 min from me
— the community is quite lovely
— complimentary tea
— cute sitting area
Cons:
— There’s a lady that works at reception and she just seems very rude. I think she might be the owner or something because I see her there more than the other receptionists. I adore the other people working there but she just gives off the biggest bitch vibe and was rude to me when I jumbled up my words.
— on my first day everything was (or seemed) super clean; now that I’ve been here for a week and a bit the level of cleanliness is just a little better than average?
— the changing area is too too small for the amount of classes they offer. I don’t think they really need 6 showers and 5 sinks
I really like this place since it’s at a convenient location and there are classes at almost all times on any given day. I’m new to Toronto and I haven’t tried any other studio but I think I’m gonna stick with this one!
*edit* They really need to do a sweep of the changing room in between lunch and closing

Definitely in love with this studio — the facility is beautiful and there are tonnes of classes each day. The spinning classes are amazing with lots of variety in styles of instructors. The change rooms are huge with lots of personal showers, hair dryers, and space to change. Everyone I have encountered has been very kind and knowledgable. So far it strikes a perfect balance for me between working hard and having a conscious practice. So glad it’s here in Toronto!

I saw that there were only 2 reviews for YYoga on here, so I decided to add my own two cents. Simply put, this studio is amazing. The facilities are incredibly maintained, and aesthetically pleasing. There is a very mellow vibe going into the changing rooms and into classes, unlike some other yoga studios I have been to where there are often people chatting and texting on their phones and crowding the changing rooms. Also, the products they use for the showers are actually wonderful! The conditioner smells like pina coladas! The front desk staff are extremely helpful and friendly, which I also think is very important to the overall feel of the studio. They are the first people you will meet, and in the past I have been to studios where the front desk staff are less welcoming and it didn’t get me excited about attending class. At YYoga I have found every staff member super helpful and welcoming, which is a huge part of why I chose this studio. Like Sahra, I have also taken YHot with Megan Marie Gates, and I am a huge fan of her class! I also do the spin classes, usually with Lesley Fleming, but I have also gone to a class with Catherine Mortimer and I totally agree, both spin teachers have been able to make me work harder than I have in a while. I always leave class with an accomplished feeling. I also recommend the Core Flow classes if you are looking to improve postural alignment and core strength. They can be difficult, but I have found that my overall balance and stability has been improving with regular visits to these classes. I usually go to the Core Flow taught by Lisa Messina, but I have also been to one taught by Serah Goldberg, and both classes had me «feeling the burn» in my lower abdominals by the end. Overall, this place is a great deal for anyone looking to have a clean, polished and fun studio to join in Toronto. I highly recommend it to anyone!

YYoga is finally open in Toronto! I was a big fan of this in Vancouver as there are many locations all over the city there. Hopefully when YYoga is more established here we will see centre’s popping up all over the city.
Because I previously was a member in BC I had already used up my unlimited month for $ 40 (if you’re new grab that for sure), but I did jump on the month to month at a discounted price which ended up being $ 118 with tax. Considering the premium facility you are getting with the membership and the organic shampoos, soaps, conditioner, the beautiful change rooms, the sauna, and just the entire atmosphere in here it’s worth it.
The spin classes here are different than the ones in Vancouver, there is no yoga at the end, just pure spin. So far the best spin class I have been to in the few weeks since they opened was with Catherine Mortimer on Saturday and Sunday mornings. You know when you are getting a good work out when you want to physically assault the person teaching the class because your body hurts so much. I also very much enjoy Ian Jarvie’s spin classes, he focuses on proper spin technique which is essential in preventing injury.
Another highlight: Hot Yoga with Megan Marie Gates, and Vieslav Krystyan. Great instructors, great work out, incredibly relaxing. Oh and hey, people in the hot yoga class who don’t use mat towels… what is that wizzardry? My hands slip off my mat if I don’t use one.
BONUS: beside the two studios upstairs there is a small door to the left hand side. I hear, from other members of YYoga, by going in that small door that you become John Malkovich. How could you not want to join?