Mystic Pointe Yoga

Over many years, I’ve tried many different yoga studios, but what always bothered me about them were the fact that they a) smell like body odour (and if heaven forbid, you forget your mat and you have to borrow/​rent one, it inevitably smells like BO.), b) their preachy lifestyle/​environmental messaging (this coming from someone who works in the field of sustainability) c) lofty claims like «this move will detoxify your liver». All that aside, it’s those sorts of things that prevented me from committing to a regular «yoga practice».
That being said, several of my friends had told me about how great Mystic Pointe yoga was, and after moving to the neighbourhood I’ve started coming regularly. There is an incredible variety of class times, the teachers are super friendly, there is tons of equipment (that doesn’t smell!) and you always feel very comfortable here (they give out free water too!) The hallway is a bit smooshed and the bathroom is slightly bizarre in that it’s attached to the main yoga room and the roof is open, as long as you take care of your business and change before class you are golden!
I will of course be back again soon.

I bought a Groupon for classes to mystic point yoga. I was only interested in the boot camp, and I only went once. It was the most unwelcoming atmosphere I have ever been in. Not a single person introduced themselves to me, including the instructor. The same 8 or so individuals go every day and I’m almost positive the class size has not changed in quite some time. Having just been given the okay to go back to working out after an injury, I found the class to be boring and unmotivational. I chose this Groupon because it was close to home, but after the one class I never returned and cut my loses. Now that I have found a fitness studio that is both challenging and uplifting, I know i made the right choice in never returning. Perhaps the yoga classes are better, I can’t judge on that aspect; but I would never recommend any of my friends to this studio. As a fitness business, this place leaves alot to be desired.

I’ve been reluctant to write a review about this because of my love for a space on this yoga floor. But I need to share the greatness. This place isn’t like all the rest where I have to show up an hour before the class just to ensure a spot. The times and classes vary and they offer something for just about everyone. The instructors are ridiculously nice — especially in comparison to most yoga instructors (I always find them a little stand off-​ish — despite what they practice all day long).
The prices are reasonable and they offer a great 30 day deal for any newcomers!

I really enjoyed coming to this yoga studio. It’s easy to get to and a provides really great experience. The yoga instructors are super nice. They wish you a wonderful and productive day. The vibe at this studio is one of community. They do the tradition Om during the beginning and at the end of the class to unite everyone in the group. They offer wisdom and advice such as filling your life with people who bring you up and support you instead of keeping people who are toxic around you.
I took the honey flow class and felt super refreshed after my workout. I felt good and zen after the workout. It really helped me clear my mind and feel good for the rest of the day.
This studio is small. They have a maximum of 12 people in each yoga class. They also can walk around and help people adjust to each pose so they can do something more challenging or perform a modified move if they are not there yet.
This studio doesn’t offer showers but they have a change room and a washroom. It was very clean and they have fun props that I have never used during yoga before.
I would highly recommend anyone to check out this yoga studio. They also offer boot camps, salsa and glute classes.

I have only been to Mystic Pointe Yoga once so far, so this rating is based on one visit, which was back in the late winter/​early spring.
Also, I should add that I have been going to Downward Dog for years, and have been spoiled by well-​trained die-​hard yoga instructors, so this maybe isn’t a fair comparison. But Mystic Pointe yoga just felt very «new» and amateur to me.
I bought a pass through a Living Social deal. The studio was still quite new at this point, and it seemed that most of the other students in the class were also new to yoga (maybe a product of the deal — lots of beginners trying it while it’s a cheap). The downside to that, is that for the more experienced students are slowed down by the beginners. Ideally, new students would be encouraged to take a dedicated beginners’ class before going to the regular scheduled classes, so that there is sort of a minimum level of understanding in the class.
The class I went to was more of a fusion class, combining pilates, a bit of fitness and yoga, which is not really my preference, but I thought I’d give it a try. The instructor was friendly and upbeat and positive. But I didn’t come away feeling relaxed and toned like I normally would from a yoga class. In fact, we did so many butt-​clenching lunges, that I came away very tense!
Kudos to Mystic Pointe yoga for introducing a schedule with variety. I may just try another class in the near future. But in the meantime, I unfortunately let my Living Social pass expire. I thought I would wait it out a bit, and return when more of a yoga-​groove has been met?

I had a really good time in the 1.5 hr class tonight. It was hot yoga, but different from the traditional moksha or bikram. It was a warm yoga flow class. I didn’t know what to expect before going, the website didn’t give much descriptions.
Instead of the hot air blowing in the room, or ceiling panels, the room is heated by surrounding heaters in the room. I sweat-​ed, but not like in moksha where I am dripping the 2^nd pose. It was a good way to just help stretch your muscles that extra mile in the warmth.
The studio was not what I expected either. They have a really nice but small entrance area where we were to sign in. But then you open the door, and you have to walk thru the studio to get to the bathroom and the changeroom — which was litterally a small room, with 4 walls that fits a single person to change into.
Granted, the studio seems to be focused on the non-​hot yoga, where I guess this set up seems okay. What makes me worry is that what if more people come and need to change, we’d have to wait our turn?
The place seems like the neighbourhood place to go to, and most folks showed up ready in their clothes, only to take a jacket off.
The instructor was really good. She turned sideways, but I wish she was vertical towards the mirror. The class was small (5 of us) but she came around to correct everyone at every pose. Her instruction for the flows and each pose was very clear. And offered many pointers.
I’d come back, it’s on my way home from work, a good pit stop before hitting the gardiner. But not sure how a busy class will work — I guess, would just have to come changed and ready to go…