Yoga Tree Vaughan

My experience with Yogatree was not the greatest. I had purchased a year package at the beginning of the year. The month after I had purchased the package, I broke two ribs while snowboarding. I received a doctors note for work and for other activities while at the hospital to be able to rest for four weeks. I brought the doctors note to Yogatree in an attempt to put my membership on hold for a month. I was not asking for my money back, all I did was ask for them to freeze my account. The receptionist was extremely rude and told me it was not possibility and that I could still try to attend a few classes… With two broken ribs. Was she insane? I ended up asking for the manager who allowed me a two week freeze on the account. Such a money grab and such horrible customer service. Will never renew my membership.

Used to love this studio and went there for several years. Unfortunately, during the last year all the good teachers have left, the schedule keeps changing without notice, and the attitude of the management has become uncaring to say the least. Numerous students are trying to leave; however, the management refuses to reimburse students for the classes that they are currently unable to attend (as both the teachers and the classes changed). Stay away or you will regret it!!! Shame on you, Yoga Tree!

My favourite yoga studio location especially after they completed their renovations. Ample of space inside and out, from parking, to change room, to each practice room! The studio is extremely clean as well and the staff there are very friendly. The instructors there take time to correct your alignment in every pose. As mentioned before, because the practices rooms are so spacious, you never run into the problem of being to close to another student. A problem I often run into in a number of yoga studios across the GTA including the YT Richmond Hill location.
This location offers a number of heated and non heated classes. I personally really enjoy taking the Saturday noon Ashtanga class as it is fun and challenging.

The yoga teachers are amazing. But I don’t like seeing the dust and shed hairs all over the floor. The flooring should be vacuumed more often.

I’m still trying it out to be honest, but I’m not too sure I am a huge fan. I find that the beginner classes are too easy, but the level 2 classes I really struggle in… I haven’t found a balanced class that’s right for me yet, and I don’t know if it exists. I was an avid Moksha Yoga goer and love the standard moksha series, so the level 2 classes for me are intense for my cursed, spindly arms and weak wrists, but I still wouldn’t consider myself a beginner, so I don’t know if there’s a class that exists that might be a good match.
I also find it’s a bit more gym-​ish than studio-​ish… people tend to talk aloud in the yoga space before classes start instead of lying on their mats in silence which I prefer and consider more of an authentic yoga experience. So I find that rude, but it seems to be permitted.
The studio itself is very clean and spacious and pretty, I don’t like though how the lockers are far from the change rooms. Kind of a weird lay out. The very first class I ever went to there, I DID notice however, that no one came into the hot studio space to mop up after the previous class let out… I was kind of like «eww» about that. However, the eager people waiting to attend the next class sort of just rushed in immediately and perhaps didn’t give staff a chance to mop. So again, not etiquette that I’ve experienced else where.
And finally, when I did first come in to purchase my first package of classes, I found the 2 girls at the desk very BLAH. No «welcome to our studio», they simply handed me a form to complete and that was it. Didn’t ask me briefly about my yoga experience, no quick run down of the studio etiquette or where things are, I didn’t get that hospitable yogi vibe that I get each and every time at my old studio. Which goes back to my point of how it feels more like a yoga gym, not a yoga studio experience. And that welcoming nature is SO important, especially to a new member trying your venue out. It’s intimidating to try a new studio out, even if you’ve practiced yoga before! I would have liked to been shown around for 5 minutes and given a run down on the most popular classes, things like that. They pointed to where the lockers were, and that was my tour.
I am not too sure if I will end up coming here regularly, which is a shame because it is so close to my new place, hence why I decided to try yoga tree out. I can totally understand how many people would love this place, but I’m starting to think it may not be for me.

Love it here. The space is HUGE and I love the clean lines. Very mod chic. Once you step inside, it just feels very welcoming and bright. Must be the amazing high windows at the back and natural light. The staff were helpful and even showed me where everything was.
The self combo locks work very much like the ones from the other YT locations & situated on the other side of reception. How brilliant! Now there’s less traffic in the bathrooms.
The huge lounge area is lovely and where you can read mags, catch up w/​your yogi friends and enjoy your cup of YT organic tea.
The two large practice rooms are even larger than the rooms at the Richmond Hill location. I have only been here once and it for an Ashtanga class (non heated). There were at least 20 students in the room but there was still lots of mat distance between all of us. Love it.
Perfection here… except Timmy’s is next door and I have no self control. Looking forward to attending more classes here!

Yoga Tree is hands down my favourite spot to do Yoga in the GTA. I’ve tried others but have found that nothing compares. The teachers are welcoming, helpful and inspiring and the classes that are taught range from L1 to L3. They are always challenging students and encouraging me to my fullest potential. Now that they have opened the studio in Vaughan it is very convenient but not only that it is stunning! You walk into a huge open lounge area where couches and complementary tea is available. They have made the lockers unisex and although can get a bit cramped they have plenty of free lockable lockers. The have two large studios one heated and one non heated. The change rooms are big with washrooms and showers included, they even have a little beauty bar with hair dryers. I have been attending class with Michelle on Monday and Wednesday afternoons. She allows you to focus on your practice with her breathing techniques and adjusts you when needed, which is great because you can really feel the difference. I can not say enough good things about Yoga Tree! I can’t wait until they open up their fifth location, downtown east. Namaste!

Newest Yoga Tree location!
Spacious and Sparkling new!
2 huge practice rooms: hot and non heated. So if you do prefer having that option, you would be quite happy with the varieties of the classes.
Lockers with self selected combinations no longer located inside the change rooms, but in a good way as at least the woman change room is much much more spacious!
There is also a lounge in the front where you can chill before or after classes with a cup of hot tea!
Free class for everyone the first week during grand opening, good way to try out the studio without any commitment!