Jennifer M.
Yelp
I have been to Moksha Downtown, Midtown, Markham and now Danforth and I see some similarity between them of course, but also some huge differences.
My ongoing complaint that there isn't any music, I am beginning to realize that this is a Moksha thing, and this evening the teacher did minimal adjustments, which I am also beginning to realize is a Moksha thing. But since this is now the closest hot yoga to my new home, I may be looking at this studio with a deliberate and necessary optimism...
I attended this evening's Moksha Flow with Heather at 6:30. This studio definitely had a very different vibe than the other Moksha's I have been too. The front desk staff was the nicest of any studio I have visited in Toronto yet, and were overwhelmingly warm and welcoming. Seriously, I felt instantly at home. Some studios the front door staff is busy checking their email, busy on the phone, gossiping, etc. Here both girls were friendly, chatty and almost excited that I came (you know what I mean?) Definitely a huge plus for a first time visit. My friend was meeting me for class, and she was waiting on the benches in the main room overlooking Danforth. Lots of seating to wait which is nice. The studio itself is on the third floor.
Teeny Changeroom here, with cubbyholes and no Lockers (I guess this is also a Moksha thing..). A little more accessible than Moksha Midtown but small, and only has two showers. Luckily, the class (although full) holds less yogis than some of the other studios, so that even through it is busy you have less bodies to compete for space with. I didn't use the showers as I could walk home (hooray!) So I cannot comment on shampoo, conditioner soap etc.
The class itself was good, not really challenging enough, but to be fair there were TONNES of first time yogis for some reason, so I assume she adapted. It wasn't very hot, more like Warm.. I generally like it a bit hotter. The teacher was good, she explained the poses very well, was really warm and friendly. Noticeably different was the patrons. Wide Variety of ages, shapes and sizes, and everyone seemed more "chill" that other studios I've been too. Usually people are buzzing in after work, bouncing up to leave class the moment the teacher says Namaste. Here everyone chilled a minute, rested, got up slowly. No buzzing about, no hecticness, must be the neighborhood.
Bonus Points
- Really nice staff. (!!)
- Filtered Water
- Nice Ambiance and Overall Vibe
- FREE APPLES. an entire bushel. awesome. (!!!)
- Warm Teacher Good Class with lots of Vinyasa (!!)
- Good Variety of Weekend Classes
- I can go home filthy and gross because it is so close.(!!)
- Everything was very clean.
- THE most organized shoe/shoerack/boots situation ever.
- Good location for TTC, super close to Chester Station
- Lots of Bicycle Parking outside and close to Carrot Commons.
Minus Points
- Only Two Showers
- Tiny Changerooms
- No Lockers
- After work classes at 4:30 or 6:30 (I have to leave work early or stay late)
- No Music
- No Adjustments
- Not really hot enough for me I like Hot!
Dear Moksha Danforth, If you could get Julia from Downtown to come teach an evening class here, I'd be forever most appreciative. But in the meantime, I am looking forward to meeting some of your other instructors.