Exhale Yoga Retreats

Beautiful space with great décor. An excellent variety of classes. The teachers are kind and patient. I came for the yoga but ended up trying a couple dance classes. Such a fun spot!

Good instructors, lovely room decorated with candles and greens
The only one thing I didn’t feel happy … They don’t have shower rooms.
It was totally ok when I went there for yoga classes.
But when I joined Zumba, I wanted to take a shower!

This yoga studio is a very beautiful studio like many others have said. I’ve tried Candlelight yoga and belly dancing here. The belly dancing is not typical style belly dancing when you take a class with Naomi, it has more so of a tribal feel to it, it wasn’t really my thing but none the less it was pretty good work out, I was pretty sore the next day, I also have fibro so that might be why as well. My favorite teacher to take Candle light yoga with here is Slava. He’s a great instructor with a sense of humor and if you ask and need modifications he’ll help you out with them and correct your poses as well if you need any help with the poses. It’s a bit expensive for drop in, but that’s like most yoga studios. I think if it’s your first time you can get a free class but I’m not sure if they still have this offer. They have yoga mats that are available to use as well, so if you don’t have one, you can just borrow one of theirs. I just wish this studio was closer to home, otherwise I totally recommend this yoga studio

I tried this studio after getting the 10-​pass groupon deal last year. For a variety of reasons, I actually only ended up using it once.
I’ve been going to yyoga for a couple of years and usually do their Core class (similar to pilates with a bit of yoga twisted in). I was looking for a new studio though as I recently moved. I thought this would’ve been great since they seem to highlight their pilates classes and the yaletown location was on my way to and from work. It was also nice that they had mats there to use.
It was a little hard to find as the studio is tucked behind the main walkway. It was also odd when I arrived because the door to the studio was locked and we couldn’t get inside, so we had to wait on the stairs (no where to sit) and the instructor was late/​the previous class was also running longer than they were supposed to.
I took a pilates class with Rachel and I didn’t mesh very well with her teaching style. This is all personal preference of course but I found it to be a bit «jazzercise» like. Maybe I’m just too used to the yoga-​pilates fusion versus a more classical pilates class ambiance.
Also, I wasn’t especially thrilled that the only place to leave your valuables was outside of the 1 class room, in the general lobby area at the back of the studio (i.e. no lockers and out in the open for all to see). They said that they would lock the main door when class starts (similar to when I arrived) but I’m pretty sure I saw that door open during the class duration with no one outside to man the area. There was also only 1 bathroom /​change room as it’s quite a small, intimate studio.
All-​in-​all was not right for me and for the regular prices that they charged, I knew I wasn’t going to be a regular. But the instructors seemed nice and relatively up beat. And the studio itself was quite nicely decorated.

The space is beautiful, bright and open and the amazing Jolene Bayda teaches here! Highly recommend you check it out.

I tried out this place after getting the 10 pass groupon offer last year. I had a great time trying all the yoga classes and Zumba classes as well. It’s also right on the corner of Yaletown which is super convenient to my office.
Unfortunately after the 10 passes were up, I quickly realized that drop ins are way too expensive for me at $ 18. If it wasn’t for that, I’d definitely give it a 4 star rating.
Personally I feel better off trying other studios at much more reasonable rates.

I bought a Groupon for the 10 classes.
I did my first ever Pilate’s class here. It wasn’t my thing as I don’t know how you would gain from it, however the class was packed and if you’re a gentle Pilate’s person its clearly got positive opinions from everyone else.
Hatha is awesome, its more meditation, and I fall asleep in every class. My favourite of the lot in-​between gym workouts to stretch and rest. And the teacher is a sweetheart.
The bollywood class I went to was SO much fun. Only myself and one other girl attended, so we had the entire focus of the teacher. You work up a sweat and laugh a lot, and the teacher is such a great energy to be around I’m only disappointed they didn’t have any classes in the week to go to.
The power /​Vinyasa class was good/​ok. The teacher was really bubbly and knowledgeable but maybe I wasn’t in the right frame of mind of the day but I didn’t flow through the class.
It’s a bonus they supply all equipment, and the studio itself is a great space.
The only reason I gave it 3 rather than 4 is because I think the standard cost of classes is a bit over priced.
They have made a great use of the space they have, but it doesn’t change the fact the building entrance is a bit run down, there are no showers, no lockers and little space to wait before classes. They also don’t have the capacity for hot yoga
For $ 18 drop in, if they had the bollywood after work in the week I may buy a punch card in the future but otherwise I’ll buy some candles and meditate at home and stick to the power class at my usual place.

Their studio is large, clean and nice looking. They provide clean mats to students without a charge which is nice. Their instructors are very friendly and helpful.

My new job flew me to Vancouver to train for a few weeks, and going to dinner solo sometimes gets a little boring no matter how great the food. I decided after my jam packed day, that I needed to let my inner Shakira out and excercise. I was soo excited when I stumbled across the Zumba class at Exhale! The amazing class lead by Eren got me moving, shaking, and sweating in minutes… score! The music was great, the energy level was high (she welcomes you to do as you please and really wants you to hoot and holler … makes the class WAYYY more fun!!!), and the time flew by. Be warned, you will need water as I ran out mid class to purchase a bottle! Luckily they have coconut water and filtered water for sale.
As I walked out I thanked Eren and the kind girl at the counter. We got to talking and they both offered me suggestions on what to do in Vancouver! Soo nice!
If you live close by and want to have fun working out with some awesome people, I highly recommend you check this place out! Also, if you sign up for the newletter the first class is free plus they have newbie deals! Can’t wait to try out belly dancing or candle light yoga next :)
P. S. The enterance is off the back alley so make sure to walk to the back to the buidling!

Clean, comfortable and relaxing. Also if you sign up for their newsletter you will be emailed a code (it is «LOVE» right now, not sure if they change it but my friend was sent the same code) for your first class free.
They say to arrive 15 minutes early for your first class but they do not open until 15 minutes before your class… so if you don’t want to hang out in the alley outside the studio, don’t arrive too early!
The instructor Dan (for the Hatha Yoga class) was really great, he makes sure he is always in the line of sight so when you’re facing backwards he moves to the back of the studio which is handy if you need «extra direction» and don’t want to awkwardly check out what everyone else is doing. He also occasionally goes through to make sure people are aligned properly in their poses so they don’t unnecessarily strain their muscles. Since most yoga instructors don’t leave their mat this is something new for me and I found it very helpful and reassuring.
They have lost of options for class payment but drop in is $ 18 which I suppose is reasonable in Yaletown but a bit more then I am willing to pay.

I’ve been going to Exhale Studio for 3 weeks (thanks to an amazing deal on Groupon) and I LOVE it! It’s transformed my previous lack of motivation to exercise because I truly enjoy going to their classes.
Being the newbie in a fitness class is always a bit nerve wracking but I was happily surprised by the warm and welcoming atmosphere. I loved that everyone seemed to know each other and people were actually talking to one another! It felt like I was joining a little fitness community which is a feeling I’ve never had when visiting the larger yoga studios.
I love that Exhale has combined dance, yoga and pilates! That’s the perfect combination for me to add enough variety so that I don’t get bored. As an added bonus I never feel like I’m exercising because I’m having so much fun! Normally I need to visit at least 2 different studios in order to work all three into my schedule, so one studio is an added bonus for me (and my wallet.)
My favourite classes?
Dance Hall & Hip Hop with Neeks (love her! so welcoming to beginners!)
Yoga/​Pilates Fusion (the best of both worlds)
Ballet Pilates with Kristen (very unique style of class and lovely teacher)
StilettoFit Dance & Burlesque Beauties (fun, girly style hip hop)
Restorative Yoga (combined with yin for deep stretching and relaxation)
Keep up the great work Exhale!

I recently purchased a Groupon for one month unlimited yoga from Exhale. The minute I first walked in they were super accomodating and really friendly. They explained how the classes work and the layout of the studio. I had a wonderful teacher, whose name has completely fallen out of my head, she was attentive and encouraging during my first ever Hatha Yoga class. I left feeling great and look forward to my next class.

Beautiful, clean and spacious Yaletown studio with interesting and varied classes. Free drop-​in card at the front desk is a bonus, especially for unsure first-​timers. The location is a little hard to find, so arrive early.
I highly recommend the Small Apparatus Pilates class on Wednesday mornings: Fran is inspiring and easy to follow.

I want to make this my full-​time yoga centre for many reasons.
1: I love the room, it’s large open and decorated with Buddhas, candles, lamps and such. There is an awesome stereo system and the instructors are all amazing, not like run-​of-​the-​mill-​I-​took-​a-​community-​course-​types, but real, zen, yoga individuals.
2: The blankets are fluffy and not gross, and their accessories are new.
3: I like the open concept change room and lockers, the cookies and teas compliments of the studio are a nice touch.
4: The bathroom is small and for one person only, but I like it anyways.
5: You can take pilates and dance classes as the owner and people working there are also professional dancers.
6: Parking is not great in Yaletown, but you can always find something.
7. They offer many levels of different types of yoga and the hours are very flexible.

Exhale Studio was renovated recently and although I didn’t attend before, the space is simply gorgeous. I purchased a first — time offer of unlimited classes for 1 month at a bargain price and although I didn’t get to go as often as I wanted to (note to self: think ahead before purchasing anything unlimited for one month…) the Hatha Yoga classes I did attend were lovely. The long room has rich, mahogany floors and oozes calm. Our instructor was patient and kind and the class wasn’t jam-​packed full. The studio also offers hip-​hop, jazz, belly and salsa dancing along with pilates, candlelight Yin yoga and Flow yoga. Perfect chill environment to unwind from whatever madness plagues you.

These folks are super nice, and their first class is free, so there’s no real risk here, but …
their advertised «burlesque» class is actually an intermediate level hip-​hop dance class. If you’re bigger than a size 4 and don’t have some significant dance training, this is not the class for you. But, if you’re looking for a sexy hip-​hop class, it is a gorgeous studio, and the folks are awfully nice.