YYoga Highgate

Currently using my introduction month-​unlimited pass and so far I love this studio!
I am definalty a beginner but the instructors of each class are very friendly and helpful in guiding the class.
I mentioned that it was my first time at WarmYin, and the very nice instructor (guy with man bun. sorry I am bad with names haha) was describing the background on the Yin practice and taking time to explain how each pose is beneficial. I learned many things in that class, especially the importance of Yin practice.
I have also tried hotyoga, which I loved and will be back for tonight. I have yet to try the sauna, but I will another day when I am not doing a hot class.
The only negative aspect I noticed, while drinking my tea in the lounge, was that the receptionists didn’t seem to warn people before their class started that their class allotment had ended (one person had a month pass and the other had a 10 day or something), and instead told them when they finished the class «you are now oweing $ 25 as this was a drop in for you».
The couple people I saw this happen to looked a little shocked, and I would be to as they could easily let them know when they come in that it would be a drop in price (which is a pretty high one) or could have given them the chance to renew their pass. It isn’t the best customer service to surprise you with a fee at the end. Maybe those people don’t have that extra $ 25 for the class and would have preferred to not do it?
Other than that. wonderful :)

This business does not give a shit about your workout, all they care about is the bottom line unfortunately. There are way better studios and a lot more experienced teachers around here, just do your research, you won’t be disappointing. Front desk staff is not friendly, gives you attitude, especially Alison. No idea why would they keep people like that around. Their prices are also very ridiculous.

Such a relaxing location! I came for the Pilates fusion class today and absolutely love it! I would certainly come here often! I’ve been to several different YYOGA locations and really enjoyed my time here!
This is a smaller location when compared to the west 4^th kits location or the Downtown Scotiabank location (but bigger than the South granville one). It has a tea lounge serving Different David’s tea daily (very fruity and yummy all the time) a yoga boutique within the lounge that sells trendy yoga wear and accessories. The changing room is spacious but can be crowded especially right before or after a class.
There’s two yoga rooms In this location, both are very relaxing and one of them is very spacious that can probably take 20 – 30 yogis.
The staff and instructors here are so friendly, energetic and non-​judgemental. The instructors would always give me positive encouragements even if I can’t correctly do a certain pose, they would also come over to correct my posture if needed. I really like this personalized instructing style.
Did I mention there’s also a sauna here? Just perfect for a relaxation session after work. There’s also plenty of free parking downstairs (Highgate mall parking lot). Totally enjoy my experience here!

Cons: toilets are frequently dirty — I usually have to wipe up other’s pee on the toilet seat before I use it, the small room is incredibly small — it’s comfortable with ~10 people but they always try to fit about 18 – 19 people in one class so you always bump into your classmate, the location is quite small so limited area to wait in line for class or chill in the tea lounge, not enough lockers.
Pros: It’s the closest yyoga location to my home, there’s free parking, and the staff are friendly.

First experience at a YYoga and damn I was impressed. From start to finish it was a welcoming, relaxing, and supportive experience.
The girls at the counter were really kind and helpful and made the sign in process a breeze. The studio itself is beautiful — clean, sleek, and modern.
We arrived super early so we were able to take full advantage of the infrared sauna pre-​class AND spend some time in the tea lounge admiring all of the lovely retail treats. Mala beads, bkr bottles of every colour, spiritual gangster threads… and so on.
I love that every student is given a «token» (with an inspiring word on it no less) upon sign in that is then given to the teacher at the beginning of class. The system of the teacher walking around the room to collect these tokens creates a wonderful moment of connection and an opportunity to speak up if there are any injuries or things of that nature to be discussed. Nice job YYoga.
We came to the last class class of the night — the 9pm hot — so the class was quite roomy and full of wonderful people. Not the typical yogis one would expect say at a kits location. STEREOTYPES!
Change room was nice, but I could see it being annoying with a packed class.
I will definitely be back… whenever my friend with the car is keen to go, because dang y’all, Burnaby is far.

Love YYoga, I dont even know where to begin. From my very first phone call asking about the complimentary class to my most recent class, YYoga is worth every penny. I had my complimentary class there and when I went I was helped by a half Asian girl with bangs sometimes wearing glasses works mid day –evening– I wish I remembered her because she was just amazing.(Maybe Allison?) She was so helpful and ensured me I was at the right place. My first class was with Anna, class was great. Power was different then what I tried before. I bought a one month pass ($ 40– unlimited classes at any location and hot sauna). I tried hot there with my bf and unfortunately the room was not hot enough– we emailed YYoga asking if there was a problem with the heating as we thought it was going to be hotter, they emailed us back promptly apologizing and gave us both free classes. Great customer service.
As my month passed, I tried warm yin with David, Power with Eddy, Core with Mea Jynn, etc. They all were amazing and I wish I could of gone more.
YYoga gives «yogis» the benefit of doing different classes instead of at Bikram where its the same class day in and day out which I don’t like.
Only reason I gave it ⁴⁄₅ is I wish there was one in Coquitlam/​Tricities area as most of the locations are in Vancouver =(
Classes ⁴⁄₅ (Only cuz Hot– the heating isn’t up to par with other studios)
Teachers– ⁵⁄₅ Everyone is amazing, I miss Eddy!
Décor-​Cleansiness– ⁵⁄₅ (While there are classes in session, I notice there always someone cleaning up the change rooms and shower area) — Love the humidifiers which smell like lavender and lemon grass
Price– ⁴⁄₅ It is quiet pricey however well worth it, Use your student id to receive 15% off or theres the $ 110 for 10 class pass right now =)
Helpfulness/​Friendlyness– ⁵⁄₅ I wish I could vote higher haha,

I regularly do Bikrams, but stopped while pregnant. I bought a 30 day for $ 40 as soon as the babe was born to try a few different types of yoga before jumping back into Bikrams. I loved the variety offered. Studio was beautiful, although the lobby is really cramped, maybe it’s the layout? Other than that, gorgeous décor, washrooms, fixtures. Instructors were wonderful, staff friendly and helpful. I didn’t stay on because I wanted more of a physical challenge and it was a bit further away than what I wanted to travel. Yoga is pricey, its regular prices are on par with what other studios charge. Great experience overall.

I recently visited the Highgate location. I’ve never been to Yoga and my boyfriend and I decided to check it out. The receptionist promptly greeted us and was very helpful. She did try to upsell but did not pressure us to buy any packages (which was nice). The facilities are small but very clean. It resembles a high end spa.
When we walked into the studio, we were quite intimidated seeing everyone work on their yoga poses but the instructor quickly recognized that we were new and greeted us and tried to make us feel comfortable. One thing that surprised me a bit was that the instructor did not actually stand in front of the class and do any of the poses like you would see for example in a dance/​fitness class. Instead, she told us what to do verbally and just walked around the room correcting everyone’s poses. My boyfriend and I had to look at everyone else to keep up as we had no idea what she was talking about! (i.e. warrior pose, downward upward dog, dancer’s pose etc.)
Overall, the experience was pleasant. The facilities and staff were fantastic!

I have been coming to this studio for over 2 years and it never fails to amaze me. The place is impeccably clean and the staff are always smiling and ready to help you with anything you might need. I usually head to core or pilates, but I’ve also been to hot, hatha, and restorative and I have to say all the instructors I have ever had have been amazing. Extremely helpful and always have a positive energy about them. Fantastic studio. They just changed their pricing structure which makes it more expensive for a class — it used to be $ 12.75 for a 60 mins class with their flex pass whereas now it’s $ 14.50 with the 10-​class deal. Pricier but pretty standard across other Vancouver studios I’d say. Highly recommend regardless.

This place is so peaceful. It’s very clean and well maintained.
There are a variety of locations but this one is my favourite since it’s so conveniently located in Highgate.
Their service include a variety of classes; Hatha, Power, Restorative, Pilates and many more. They even have an infrared sauna, a towel service and free tea which is a plus. The shampoo and conditioner they provide smells really good too, I just had to rave about that. The only downside is there’s only two rooms in this location and during weekends or during the night it gets quite packed so give yourself some time before the class to make sure you get in.
Service is very friendly and informative, especially when I was asking about the membership options. They’re also offering the 30-​day/​$ 40, so make sure you try it out!

Not disappointed at ALL! Started out at YYoga DT and moved out to the burbs, this location is the closest to my new hood. I use the gym in the same area (Club 16) and thought I would try the Highgate location. Good class, great venue, clean, modern look and friendly staff.
I’m a fan!

Here are the reason why I am a fan of YYOGA:
— Variety of classes: it was nice to be able to switch it up from a more relaxing class such as restorative to power yoga if I was really feeling strong that day. That amount variety doesn’t happen with other yoga studios such as Bikram or Mosha, so it was an interesting change.
— Clean and sleek design: The studio is so nice, from its flooring all the way to the fixtures. This just adds to the modern and relax environment.
— Little extras: Things such as tea and the the sauna, are the little things that make the yoga experience better.
Things I did not like so much:
— When in the smaller of the studio rooms, I always found that no matter what the class, that room get packed. To the point where you feel you must restrict your pose just so things don’t get awkward with the people around you.
— If you check out the other YYOGA studios you will notice many of them have a larger variety or classes.
This studio is great, and I recommend checking it out for those who have done yoga before and those who want to try it for the first time.

I love Yyoga, great workers and instructors. the only negative thing I have to say about this location is its way smaller than the other locations and dont offer classes such as spin. Membership is on the pricey side but I think its worth it. Ive done yoga in rec centres and it doesnt comapare to yyoga.

(Update: I’ve been back a few times and have to say that going during the daytime was quieter than after work hours.)
The dropping weights from the fitness centre is almost under control, and I’m back to loving Highgate YYoga. It’s been a long time since I’d come back so I’m sooo happy!
This place is clean and serene, and I really enjoy their flow and hot yoga classes and have enjoyed all the instructors I’ve practised with. The descriptions of their classes are quite accurate and if you are looking for more of a challenge the power yoga will work you (in a good way).
If you’re going to drop in, be sure to get a flex membership (pre-​load $ 100) so that you can get a bit of a discount on each drop in visit.
When I come with a friend, I really enjoy relaxing afterwards sitting around the tables chatting and enjoying the tea. Also a great time to chat with your instructor if he/​she chills out after class too!

If you know me, you will know that I’m not a yoga type of person. The whole idea of breathing other people’s body odours in hot yoga makes me want to gag.
However, I am 100% converted thanks to Y Yoga. I’ve tried other places in the past and I can never get into it. Either it’s boring or I can’t stop thinking about what germs are lurking in the carpet under me.
Y Yoga is amazingly clean, comfortable, have laminate floors and provides a relaxing atmosphere to exercise. The instructors were so patient and helped me get the right pose. They actually seemed like they care. I’ve tried a few types of yoga already, but I love the hot yoga here. I wish it was a little cheaper so I can actually afford it every month, but I guess you have to pay top dollars for top quality. It’ll be a treat for me every 3 months.

I headed over to YYOGA Highgate tonight to check out the Yin: Yang class mostly because of its funky name and ended up really enjoying it! This YYOGA is beautiful just like the other centres but its a lot smaller and more intimate than Flow, it reminded me of the South Granville location. There are two rooms with funny names, «This» room and «That» room. I really enjoyed the class, I loved that it was part flowing yoga and the other part stretching yin style, I highly recommend it. There were only 3 of us in the class and that was great since you get a lot of 1 on 1 and personalized attention from the instructor (she was amazing!). An overall good class, made me break a sweat but just barely so you don’t have to worry about bringing a towel or anything. The only thing to keep in mind is that there are NO lockers at this location. YYOGA hits the spot again!

This is quite the chain yoga business. I am very impressed with the variety of classes they offer and the excellent atmosphere they have created. I have only been to the Highgate studio. I have to applaud you, yyoga, for getting my boyfriend hooked, too. I had tried so many times to get him to go to a yoga class, but was discouraged and too shy. Finally, I found they offered yin yoga, which is an excellent practice for all levels of practitioners, particularly beginners, and for those who are looking for more meditative types of yoga. He now goes several times a week and bought a pass! I have yet to try out their other classes, particularly the ashtanga and power/​flow classes (which I do on a daily basis).
This studio is amazing, and I have never seen a place that offers so many different styles. The only downfall is the price… not for your average poor college student! But there is the $ 30 2-​week pass your first time, as well as other special offers hear and there. Be sure to try it out!

Ok, so I know that this may be a bias review considering that I am a yoga teacher myself… but I would just like to clarify that I do not teach at yyoga — i simply come here VERY regularly because i heart it VERY much!
The teachers here are fabulous — and it just so happens that the timings of their schedule work perfectly with mine. My favorite class is definitely the Power Yoga class with Jesse on Wednesday afternoons… not only is he a fabulous teacher (he has lots of yoga experience), but you leave that class literally feeling detoxed! It’s so great!
There’s also a little tea area in the front of the studio where you can sit down and have tea with your instructor before/​after the class. There’s a very strong community feeling in the studio — and although i live about 30 – 45 minutes away, they still make me feel part of the community… (but this could also be because I find myself at a class at least 4 times a week)…

I confess. It’s been almost 2 years since I went to yoga. Don’t get me wrong, I heart yoga. But seriously, I am the first to admit that I have no motivation!
This all changed when I came across a complimentary pass to one of YYoga’s center’s in Burnaby. I decided to drag my lazy bum down there early on a Sunday morning to try out my first hot class («hot fusion») as YYoga calls it. The instructor was awesome, she gave tips when needed but kept the class going at a steady pace. As a relative beginner I found it a bit tough to keep up since the instructor was usually walking around the class and not actually doing the poses herself (which I find a lot easier to follow along to).
With that said, I still found that the instructor had a good mix of balance and strength poses.
PS. I loved that I went to a hot class, I sweat more than in any other yoga class and felt amazing afterwards! I will definitely be back as I plan on buying a membership :)