Hot Yoga on 17th

I love this place so much, I bought a one year pass. Considering how nice and clean the facilities are, the amenities (toiletries, lemon grass towels), variety of classes (hatha, BV, power, barre, etc) and the number of classes offered per day (6am to 9pm), I think the cost of a one-​year membership is a hell of a deal ($ 1,380).
I have my favourite teachers but I like to mix it up. Even though the series of poses remain the same (at least for hatha) each teacher brings in something different. Kudos to the front staff too — they are all very welcoming.
Pet peeves that relate to the other customers. Be aware of space and don’t put your feet on someone’s mat. Move up more! Don’t let your sweat drip on the mat/​water bottle of the person behind you because you didn’t move up the middle to do your leg lift. When you leave the room, don’t walk on someone’s mat. Bring an extra towel if you sweat so much, I almost fell because the sweat pools onto the floor. Don’t talk in the class to your friends because its distracting to other people. End rant. Oh yeah, namaste.

The studio is beautiful and has a lovely atmosphere to it. The staff are very friendly and kind and the cool lemongrass cloths at the end are fantastic. However, having practiced yoga for over 8 years now, I did not find the traditional hot yoga class to be a genuine yoga experience. The room was too hot for the body to benefit and I found the flow of the poses to be awkward (particularly at the end). The focus seemed to be more on maxing out the physical toll of the body in the extreme heat, though the poses were not particularly challenging.
My personal preference is for slightly cooler classes that keep the mind engaged with the poses, flow consistently and focus on the proper technique and skill. To me, this provides the highest benefit to the body. If you are just looking to drench with sweat and exhaust yourself, this is probably OK for you! I just wish that they had some more variety in the class styles but I will try the other classes out and hopefully will change my mind about it!

Still a 5-​Star rating, since they have always been consistent with great service, professional staff and an environment that makes you want to go back every day!
The fact that our Yoga insructor, Morgan Munro is a messenger or tranquility and peace, and we love her so much also helps :)

Excellent class with Shaima Ibrahim. You rock! That Tuesday afternoon Baptiste Power Vinyasa at Crowfoot, love it! You did the abs work first before the flow was super
awe​some​.my abs was never sore in any BV class, not after
that class with you recently. I remember you mentioned
that you changed your mind and start with the abs work first. I think that’s brilliant!
You have so much motivation and very strong. thank you so much
for sharing your skills and passion for each and everyone of us. I am madly in love with all your classes. I’d love to try your spin classes too, but my schedule doesn’t allow me too. maybe in the future…

I’ve been going to this studio for about a year now and finally decided it was time to write a review.
I understand that this is a busy studio and with that comes an understanding of inconvienience… but…IT’S SOOOO LOUD IN THERE. Arriving and preparing for class all you can hear is noise from the previous class leaving, even the instructors and receptionists are loud. There are no signs outside the studio to remind patrons to respect the class that follows.
The classes are usually pretty busy and I have felt that the instructors at times are very robotic in their delivery. Not saying I haven’t had amazing classes this year but feel like a spotlight is shined on the physical benefits more than the mental and spiritual benefits of practicing.
As a positive I will say that that the staff is really friendly.
We are all different in our styles and expectations. I would never want to steer people away from this studio, just let them know my opinion after a year of patronage.

I came back here after a year away. Not that I didn’t like it here it was finding parking that was often an issue for me. I took my first classes here with Kathy at 4 and I do not recommend you come at that time because it is FULL! It was my first time there so I didn’t know what to expect but as a beginner I found her teaching very inspiring and strong enough that I could get through most moves. She came around and adjusted people who needed it and it was nice to have her do that because it made all the difference.
Like I said the class was packed and part of it was lack of courtesy from those around me but I remember the woman next to me kept hitting me and I was getting rather annoyed. I remember shooting her a look like «HI can you stop hitting me?!» I finally repositioned myself. My second class seemed TOO hot from what I had experienced the first time. I barley got through standing or the floor series I just laid there in a hot sickly feeling lump on my mat.
I came back today because my pass is about to expire and I do not like wasting money and we had a sub Karen. She was super awesome and did lots of breathing and gave us cues when to drink water and little breaks. She also modeled a lot of the poses which I found really helpful and after she walked around the room checking our alignment.
I found that the class really focused on breathing and our practice of yoga I suppose it all depends on teaching style though. I really enjoyed it and booked a class for Sunday and one for next Friday as I’m in need of something to change up my routine plus it’s so cold out I enjoy being in the hot room.
Also someone took my water bottle and now I’m down a water bottle in my house and you have no idea how much this devastates me! I went back to see if they had it in there lost and found by chance but it was already gone.
Also lemongrass towel for the win… but you already know that.

I’ve been to many studios, from Winnipeg to Toronto to Montréal. The studio is clean with decent number of showers. However, this studio has successfully managed to package yoga as an athletic workout. I was looking for more than just nine poses to a nice bum.

I have visited many Calgary studios, and my experience here was much less than ideal.
On my first visit, the class was good — busy, but appreciated the instructions about the studio and where to find things. The change room is beautiful, with a vibe more like a high end gym than most yoga studios in town. Although neither the class nor the instructor stood out, it was a positive experience — however, I got the distinct impression that the studio’s culture was more about the intensity of the exercise than developing a strong yoga practice (which is more my focus). I was delighted with the cool lemon grass face cloths at the end of class.
My second visit was much less positive. I found the room to be abnormally, substantively, and concerningly hot — and in all honesty, got the sense there had been a technical glitch. Having been at the back of the classroom, I could see the thermostat and what it read it made me uncomfortable. I generally do 3 – 5 hot yoga classes per week at various studios, and feel awesome — but I ended up with what I’m almost certain was heat exhaustion after this one.
I called the studio to inquire and mention my experience, and was spoken to very condescendingly (bottom line: I am an idiot and my concern was not worth listening to let alone investigating). I was surprised by how abrupt the person on the other end of the line was, and it left me very disinterested in visiting again despite the studio’s other, well-​noted, redeeming qualities. I was disappointed, given how many otherwise positive things I’d heard (on Unilocal and otherwise); I have yet to go back.

I love the studio here! Owner Elmira is such a sweetheart and it shows in her love for her studios! No complaints at all!

I came home from a hot yoga class last night and thought I’d wait until the blissful peace that comes after that much relaxation passed before writing my review. I figured a good night’s sleep would give me time to reflect on whether or not this was a 5-​star experience.
I went to their late Thursday class from 915‑1030. I had decided on a whim around 730 that I wanted to drop in somewhere for a yoga class. I hadn’t been to one in nearly 2 years and needed somewhere to destress. I tried Bodhi Tree’s site first, while they did have a class at 9, there was a fail with their online booking. It said the class was open to signup, but by the time I got to the checkout, I got a message telling me I was no longer able to sign up online. I know, I could’ve driven down and paid in person, but the allure of just waltzing past the front desk to the change room is too much for me. So more Unilocaling hunting I did to find a yoga studio nearby.
Hot Yoga on 17^th was the next spot I found with a later class. They appear to be using the same service provider for their online payment system as Bodhi Tree, yet all of their classes are drop-​ins. I was signed up in no time at all. And I think the class was a dollar or two cheaper ($ 16).
When I got there, I asked if I could buy a mat. I have a padded one, but it slips and slides on the floor. The receptionist pointed to a blue one on the counter and said «you could buy that one, but it’s the only one we’ve got right now. Why don’t you wait for more to come in and just rent one for $ 1 today?» How about that? No upsell :). I mentioned that I hadn’t been to a hot yoga class in a very long time and that it was my first time at their studio. She explained to me where the changerooms were and the class room. She also suggested I set myself up at the back of the room since I hadn’t been to a class in awhile so that I could look and see what others were doing if I was confused about any of the poses.
Vanessa, the instructor, took us through a series 75 minutes of poses and strengthening exercises. I forgot how much hot yoga makes a person sweat. I’m glad I remembered my towel. Vanessa had a good flow to the class and offered up different variations to each pose she had us do. Once we had finished up, Vanessa ended the class by giving each participant a cool lemon grass face cloth. OMG did that ever feel good to just drape over my face. And it smelled delightful. The late night class wasn’t full at all, there were maybe 10 or so people in it.
At the end of the night she was hanging out at the front to say goodbye to everyone (and to lock up) but she took a few minutes to chat with me and find out how I thought the class went, if the room was a good temperature, etc.
I came home utterly relaxed and was asleep in a matter of a few minutes. I haven’t slept that soundly in months. Perhaps it’s a sign yoga needs to make a more regular appearance in my day to day life, which means I may very well be making a more regular appearance at Hot Yoga on 17^th.

The yoga studio is very nice and the instructors hold a nice pace and tempo. However, parking is slim, the change room is tiny and the classes are often packed. We’re talking 3″-4″ between you and the people beside you and 4″-6″ between the people in front of and behind you. If you’re on foot and like a full studio this is the place for you.

I’ve visited quite a few yoga studios in Calgary and Hot Yoga on 17^th is by far one of my favorites.
Every time I’ve gone, they’ve been careful not to oversell their classes (there’s nothing that irks me more than mat-​to-​mat yoga classes with other people’s feet in your face). So while it can be busy, there’s always enough room that you feel comfortable. You may be close to others, but I’ve never overlapped with anyone else or touched them. This said, I don’t usually catch the classes right after work.
The instructors are good and provide constructive feedback for your practice.
What amazes me about this place is how clean it is. Yoga can be stinky, especially hot yoga. This place smells great, even after a difficult class. And I love the lemon-​scented cold towel they give you for savasana. The locker room and reception area are exceptionally clean.
Parking is the only thing that’s tricky. There are limited spots in front of the studio, and it can get busy in the surrounding neighborhood. I usually have to park a few blocks away, but that isn’t a big enough annoyance to stop me from coming to this studio.

Amazing studio, amazing instructors, flexible schedule. The first time I went to Hot Yoga on 17 I met the owner. She fully explained what to expect and what to do during classes. The second time I showed up she knew my name. That’s one of the key points that keep me coming back for more.
The «flow» classes are phenominal as are the instructors. Try Kathy… she’ll kick your ass! I’m not a granola person but every class I take is a positive and enlightening experience. A great work out to boot! Parking is kind of a pain but well worth the walk across the street.
Overall, SO WORTH IT FOR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL STRENGTH!

I recently tried a class at Hot Yoga on 17^th and I haven’t done a workout *that* hard in a long time.
I tried the Baptiste Vinyasa Flow class and let me tell you — the instructor worked us HARD.
Here are the Coles Notes of the pros and cons:
Pros:
— Great location with parking
— coffee shops with beautiful patios right next door so you can veg. before and after
— Amazing instructors and staff
— Beautiful studio
— Nice locker rooms
— A regular clientele that will inspire and motivate you with their rock– hard, beautiful bodies!
Cons:
— If you’re dropping in, the cost is $ 14-​$ 16/​class. Pretty standard for drop in rates at a hot yoga studio, but I still find these drop in rates steep!
— Because of the quality of instruction, these classes get PACKED. So packed in fact, that you hardly have enough room to spread out your limbs. Far too packed for my liking.
Over all, between the location, studio, instruction, and number of rock hard bodies that you’ll see in the place, Hot Yoga on 17^th is worth the hype. The classes are too packed for my liking which is why I have decided not to frequent it here, but after having tried a class for myself, I can definitely understand the rave reviews that this place gets!
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