Moksha Yoga Thornhill

I tried Bikrim yoga, yoga tree and moksha yoga. I would have to say that moksha is the best!
The staff are extremely friendly. They were very helpful with getting me started for my first time there at this studio. They have complimentary tea for before or after your class and they even have a spa onsite which I though was very cool! The yoga instructor was very good, the place is clean and they offer a solid selection of class’s for you to attend.
Namaste!

I came here yesterday for the first time, it was my first time in my life doing yoga and I decided to do HOT yoga! That’s right Unilocal,I’ve been wearing Lulu Lemon pants for 12 years and only just tried yoga for the first time last night!
I loved it! I drive by this location all the time and was always intrigued by the pretty mural on the side of the building.
The inside was beautiful! Very relaxing environment, I felt like I was in a spa! You take off your shoes at the door and leave your stuff in the change room before the class.
I had NO idea that in yoga you can’t talk! I know it’s a relaxing environment but it was really cool and extra relaxing with the silence, I kind of liked it even though I’m a bit of a chatterbox and obviously had so much to say to my friend who was beside me.
The class was really good. I called the place before I went in to ask what the best classes would be for a first timer and they were very helpful and informative. The instructor told me if there was anything I couldn’t do to not do it and if I felt dizzy to lay down. She also said to wave her over if I had any questions, which was very reassuring.
Well folks, I SURVIVED my first hot yoga experience! Yes I was dripping head to toe in sweat and looked like I had just showered by the end of the class but it was amazing! I can’t wait to go back in and try some of the other classes like pilates and barre.
Until next time, namaste!

Been here twice for their hot class and have only been during afternoons on weekends so it is less busy. There are not a lot of parking spots so I would suggest arriving early. The facility is spacious and clean and has a very big change room as well.
Staff are friendly and they gave you are quick run down of where things are in the facility during my first visit. You can also borrow lockers from them free of charge, all you need is to let them hold on to your car keys. My only complaint is that during the hot class, the room seems hotter than most hot classes are and does start to smell a bit after a while if there are a lot of people in the class.
Overall not a bad location to go to for your practice

I love it. Serene, clean and zen like atmosphere. I love the classes. Great way to detox. Friendly instructors with some better at talking you through each pose than others. Hot yoga gets extremely hot so come prepared with hair tie and towels! Best tasting filtered water I’ve had outside my house. Free parking. Hmm the positives just keep spilling out. Can’t even think of anything negative to say. Oh and the nicest showers with great pressurized hot water. They’re hard to beat.

I love this studio. So zen and chill. The tea lounge is a great place to relax before class.
The instructors are great. The community is nice. I also really appreciate how respectful everyone is about keeping the room quiet before and after class.

Great location, great yoga studio, loved every bit of it! Hot yoga not only provides relief but calms the mind and soul.
I decided to try a yoga class as I was pretty impressed with the great service at OM Spa which is shared in the same space as Moksha Yoga… so I had no doubt in my mind that the yoga classes be great!
Having tried other yoga studios before, this one is by far the best in terms of cleanliness, service, and space. The staff at Moksha Yoga Thornhill are welcoming and friendly. If you go there for the first time, the yoga instructor takes you on a mini tour of the studio. Lockers are provided if you exchange your car/​home keys. The changerooms are huge and very clean providing an adequate amount of space even during a busy class. The yoga classroom itself is just as nice as the changerooms and can accommodate up to 70 people. You have the option of doing the hot yoga (heated) class or the regular (non-​heated) class and they vary from 60 – 90 minutes in length. My instructor was Yara Elarabi and she did an excellent job teaching the class where she also provides adjustments if needed during the poses.
I’d recommend signing up for the classes online as they usually get packed during peak hours or you can always arrive 15 – 20 minutes early to guarantee a spot.
I definitely want to come back and bring a few other friends!

Have been attending this yoga studio for a few weeks now and I am really loving it!
It does not have the pretentious vibe that some studios exhibit, and the staff are incredibly friendly and helpful — it makes it clear that they love their jobs, and are happy to be there :)
Roomy coat and shoe storage area, large spacious change rooms (with lockers: you give your car keys, they give you a numbered key for a locker), huge studio so you are not wacking people or having feet near your face (bleh), and really great instructors.
They do not push you past your limits or make you feel bad for not being able to keep up, and they always adjust your pose to ensure you are getting the most out of your practice (if you agree to it, of course). Classes are challenging, but possible for any level, and each class runs a great combination of poses.
*Only downfall — parking is a bit tricky — they have an underground lot next to the studio, which isn’t too big so get there early. I have never had trouble getting a spot mind you, but my friend who arrives a bit later has had to find alternate parking once or twice.
If you love yoga, and live in the area, check it out :)

I am writing an overdue update to my prior review. I was finally contacted back regarding the prenatal classes and was given an apology for the inconsistent information I had received. They allowed me to pay for 10 sessions that overlapped between two different 10-​session classes because that was just how the timing worked with my due date.
I enjoyed the prenatal classes that was offered and would recommend it to other to-​be mothers.

I bought a groupon with a friend and came here for a month. I am definitely returning and possibly getting a 10 card class. However, if I get the 10 card class, I will be saving it all for Ashtanga.
The instructor Mark, is one of the best teachers I’ve had for Ashtanga. He is definitely an asset to Moksha Thornhill. Though I’m a regular ashtanga practitioner, I still learned so much in the class. He explains all the postures throughly, which is great for newbies and also helps adjusts his students. He will also help push you to further your practice. I swear I had no idea I could do the bujapidsana properly. Another posture checked off the never ending yoga bucket list.
I tried the other yoga classes (barre, moksha) too but did not like that it was only an hour long. I’m used to having an extra 15 mins (yes I like to take advantage of every min ^^) and not sure if I like the Moksha format. If you are new to yoga, this is a wonderful start. They are great classes and so are the instructors.
Bring your own water bottle for refills. Plenty of space in the parking lot.

By far one of the best Hot Yoga places in town! Instructors are all knowledgeable and friendly.
Large modern hot studio (no feet in my face), roomy entrance area with plenty of area for coats and shoes, nice lounge area to socialize, huge men’s change room compared with any in Toronto with 4 shower stalls! (Compared to 1 or 2 @ other places) with plenty of hot water. Free Lockers with key in exchange for your car/​house keys so no need to bring your own locks. Free parking. They have mat and towel rentals for reasonable fee if you forget or don’t have one.
Membership in Thornhill location allows access to the sister North York location at Yonge & Sheppard and vice versa.
I’ve been to few different hot yoga places in the GTA and this is my fave! I love this place! :)
It’s not on the subway line so if you don’t drive or live/​work in the area, could be pain to get to. But only short walk North from Centre Point Mall or Yonge & Steels.
This location had other services like massage and ladies spa services.

I started attending Moksha in the New Year. I love it. I am not really a fan of Hot Yoga… but there are some great non-​heated classes there (2 huge practice spaces, one hot, one not). Mysore with Mark and Vinyasa flow with Vikram are both excellent classes. Because I like to make the most of my unlimited passes, I have begun to suck up the heat and attend a couple hot classes a week as well. Still not my preference… but the Power Flow classes are fun and challenging. The Moksha classes, while not as varied as the Yoga I prefer to practice, are intense and the instructors are great. I love taking Moksha classes with Trish, and Power Flow with Darcy and Vikram… but really ALL the instructors I have practiced with have been awesome. The space itself is beautiful, with a large sitting room and always hot tea. Even when you come out of class after 9pm, the staff welcome you to sit and chat over tea for a few minutes instead of rushing you out the door. The changerooms are huge and clean, with lockers-​you exchange car keys for a lock, but I usually leave my valuables in my car-​and 6 (6!) showers. Ample parking in the lot next door, and right in front if I get there early enough. I haven’t been to the spa yet, but it looks clean and friendly and I am sure to soon.
So glad to have discovered this awesome spot! My only hope is that they start to have non-​heated classes every night! I know, it is a Moksha studio so of course I knew what I was getting into when I joined, but they have a non-​heated room… so the space is there and hopefully it will be fully utilized soon.

Great studio, not the greatest location. I’ve been here twice and I love the studio compared to the sister studio (North York). Do wish they were a bit closer to the highway so they would be easier to get to. Instructors don’t do much adjustments and I’ve seen other newer students struggling at times. Have not checked out the spa yet but I plan to!

I checked out this place for the first time and I liked it a lot.
There’s a parking lot right at the door, so if you come early you’re guaranteed a spot. The receptionist is a gregarious girl who loves to joke around. When you enter, you hang your coat, take off your shoes, give your car keys to the receptionist in exchange for a key to the locker and walk to the change room. The change room is spacious and there are about 6 showers if I counted right. Each shower has a bottle of shower gel, which you can also use as shampoo as the direction says. Each of the 3 basins also has a uniquely scented anti bacterial soap. There’s a towel by the basins.
I just wish there were more towels to use, because I don’t think anybody wants used towels to dry their hands with.
The hot yoga room is warm enough to make you completely sweaty by the end of the moksha practice. The instructor doesn’t actually do the yoga. He just talks and walks around to adjust everyone. So, if it’s your first time you have to look at others to follow. There were mainly young people at this studio and about 80% were girls in all shapes and sizes. You can definitely tell who’s more advanced and who’s not. I think I was amongst the intermediate who could hold most, if not all of the poses. The room has a dimmed light, but it’s enough to see the pipes on the ceiling when you look up. I couldn’t help but to think how great it would be if the ceiling was covered.
Also, make sure you bring slippers when you walk out the hot room, because the floor can be very slippery when everyone walks around with their sweaty feet.

If I ever own a yoga studio…
If I ever want to practise in studio everyday.
Moksha Yoga Thornhill is my dream comes true?
The reception area just glorious with even a waiting area that you can enjoy a cup of hot Yogi tea after classes.
2 practice rooms: heated and non heated. So you have a choice of whatever you prefer to practice, can’t wait when the full schedule is up and running.
Showers! 6 shower stalls with total privacy and excellent water flow. 6 showers!
The change room is one of the biggest I been to.
Some of the teachers here might be familiar with you if you have been practising in other Moksha in the area.
Underground parking with 30 spots reserved for yogi.
Maybe I have found my Nirvana…
Oh wait! There’s even a spa on site!!!
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