Yoga Santosha

Everyone was very welcoming and the instructor Lisa is great. The yoga for beginners class was exactly what I was looking for and hoped it was. Catered towards individuals who had never done yoga. It was a good atmosphere and not intimidating

This is the most unwelcoming yoga studio I have ever visited. They don’t want your business. After practicing yoga for 6 years at many different places, I am sad to say that the customer service here is terrible.

This place is my home. I practiced yoga on and off for about 5 years and before trying the unlimited month deal for newbies at Santosha. After going hard for that month and really getting comfortable and maybe even improving, I was hooked. I’m bad at sticking with things and must admit that I thought the novelty would wear off, but I’m approaching the one year mark of practicing at Santosha and my love has not waned… despite even my stubborn, inflexible hips. The staff here are amazing and they offer a good mix of classes and a variety of experiences based on instructor alone. From desk staff to the teachers themselves, everyone goes that extra mile and provides a personal touch.

There are lots of great things about yoga Santosha, such as their convenient location, their beautifully decorated and peaceful studio, the great vibe, the incredibly friendly staff… but I think the most important reason why I love it, is the quality of their instructors.
For years I had been trying yoga classes at different studios across the city and I have to say I never came across any instructor that would teach me properly. For me it is not just about correcting a pose, it is about the explanation of where I am going with it in its full expression and what kind of benefits it provides, the mental challenge and the learning experience. I used to get so bored at other classes because there was no structure nor that pedagogical work that makes you feel «wow, I am truly learning about my body and challenging it equally as much as I am challenging my mind here…» — This is what I found at Santosha, in particular with my favorite instructor Natasha!

The space is clean and the girls who work the front desk are always kind and amazing.

This is a lovely yoga studio. I love the foyer area where students can sit and chat while helping themselves to tea. Bathrooms are spacious and decorated beautifully.
They also have a great intro special of $ 39 for a month unlimited. Awesome! So far I’ve tried the yin yang class and Astanga. I was a little disappointed with the yin yang class which didn’t seem to incorporate many yin asanas. It seemed more a gentle yoga — the yin part still incorporated yang poses which stretched the muscles rather than softening into the fascia and ligaments. Maybe that’s just me being fussy about my yin yoga practice. It is a very special yoga!
The Astanga class stuck true to the Astanga sequence and was well led. Overall I like the studio. It’s a great place to practice and seems to have a good community vibe.

I signed up for the Intro month pass for the month of July 2013. So far, I’ve gone three times. I’ve tried three different teachers thus far to get a real feel for the studio. Parking was an issue tonight but I eventually found a spot. Guess that’s to be expected visiting a downtown studio though. The studio was very busy with lots of people coming and going. But got through the line fairly quickly, always welcomed by friendly staff. Change rooms are large enough and clean enough for me. The studio was pretty full tonight but I don’t mind that. Tonight’s teacher was the best so far which was a nice treat. I’m also a yoga teacher /​former yoga studio owner. Anyway, the studio is pretty good, lots of good practitioners too. I spent at least 10 minutes after class talking with the teacher. She was good in every way. I really have nothing bad to say about this place. I would love to teach at this studio some time, I hope I get the chance!!!

Love it here! They’ve got a good mix of hot & not hot classes, and hard working (flow) classes) to relaxed deep stretch (yin) classes. It’s a very relaxed atmosphere, and all the instructors are great.
Parking can be an issue, but if you look, you can find free or cheap available (they have an underground lot that charges $ 2/​class, there’s lots of 2 hour street parking, and the south side of 19^th Ave is free with no time limit).
They sell a lot of merchandise as well, though it can be pricey (up to $ 90 for a mat). Prices are about average for other studios in the city.
Get your yoga on!

Yoga Santosha is lovely. Nice atmosphere, welcoming, authentic people. The yoga space itself is nicely lit (natural light, yay!) and relaxing. They sell bolsters, books, small healthy snacks, and more. Prices are also totally reasonable and a bit lower (for drop in) than some other studios in the area, and like many studios in the city have a GREAT into 1 month offer. Teachers are friendly and supportive.
Part way through my first month intro pass, I got a call from the studio asking me how everything was going, and if I had any suggestions for improvement. Other than ‘free parking’ I could not think of anything, and was amazed and impressed that they had phoned. That small extra step of customer service will keep me going back!
Their web site is very well done, and offers the ability to sign up for classes on-​line — which is followed up with an e-​mail reminder. AWESOME! They also provide a great map showing where to park in the area.
I look forward to continuing to engage with Yoga Santosha!

I can’t believe no one has reviewed this place yet! Some of the classes do get quite busy (with good reason — they have a central location and offer a scorchin’ $ 39.95 introductory month offer), but even at capacity you never feel like you’re crammed in like some other more overpriced studios *cough* Bodhi Tree *ahem*. I signed up for the registered intro class for $ 89, which runs four Saturdays and includes unlimited clases as well.
The studio is beautiful, the changerooms are equipped with luxurious rainfall showers, and the hot classes are heated by radiant heaters on the ceiling (according to the website, they’re the only studio in town with this heating system).
I’ve had classes with three of the instructors (Dawn, Natasha and Kate) and they’ve all been excellent. They are all very willing to help you with your positions (especially useful for a beginner like myself), making even the more challenging Sattva or Asthanga classes less intimidating.
I’ve been to a number of different studios, but Santosha takes the cake!