Yoga Studios in Vancouver, Canada

Where to Take Yoga Classes When Vacationing in British Columbia

Oct 17, 2008

Find daily yoga drop in classes and experienced instructors to suit every ability level.

The many yoga studiosin Vancouver, Canada offer varying options and types of classes. One thing is for sure: this is a wonderful city to learn the practice in, as studios are thorough and employ master teachers. Prices are fairly constant and average $13 CDN a class.

For those travelling into Vancouver but are worried they can’t keep up with their yoga or meditation practice, there is no need to worry; studios in the city have many drop in classes or “pay-as-you-go” plans for those only in town for short stints of time.

Bikram's Yoga College of India

Otherwise called “The Hot Yoga” because of the high temperature in the room, these classes go through 26 postures over a 90-minute period. With three studios in Vancouver and classes running every couple of hours, there are many opportunities to do this invigorating method of yoga.

Semperviva Yoga Studios

Five locations dot the city and one retail store compliments these studios. You can practice Ashtanga, Hatha, Kundalini, Power, Prenatal and Yin Yoga at each of the locations and with over 30 instructors. They run over 95 classes every week.

Yoga on 7th

Head over to Mount Pleasant to this welcoming studio in a beautiful heritage building. Students can practice Vijnana, Iyengar, Prenatal and Hatha yoga, as well as Pilates, Cuban Salsa and Movement Patterning.

Open Door Yoga

With four choices of locations, there are many classes to choose from. They run seven days a week at all studios and include special workshops and pre-natal classes. The focus here is on Hatha, Power, Restorative, Outdoor, Parent & Baby, and Prenatal.

Flow Yoga Studio

738 Bute Street (call studio, as this is a temporary location during renovations)

Nestled in the bustling downtown core, Flow Yoga Studio offers respite from the stir outside its doors. Practice Flow, Hatha, Ashtanga Primary Series, Yin Yoga and Morning Flow at one of the three to five classes a day.

Sanga Yoga

Visit this encouraging studio for classical Hatha and Ashtanga-based yoga, Anusara, Yin and Yoga Nidra, a meditation practice. Drop-in courses are available a few times each day. They also have specialty classes for prenatal yoga and for back pain.

Westcoast Hot Yoga

A variation of “The Hot Yoga” of Bikram’s College (see above), this is a beginners studio using the same 26 postures in a heated room. Guests can also try classes in Yin and Flow yoga. Retreats are also organized somewhat regularly for those who want to do deeper work while they visit Vancouver.

Yoga West

This sacred space holds Kundalini yoga, sadhana and Gurwara classes, as well as special events. It also acts as the address for the Khalsa Ladies Camp and teachings for women. They follow the Aquarian Age Sutras, which state that there’s a way through every block and understanding happens through compassion.

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