London, Ontario is home to a number of the best yoga studios and communities. Each studio offers their own style of yoga, allowing all ages and fitness levels to access yoga’s mind and body benefits.
The ancient practice of yoga offers many health and wellness benefits for those looking to create a healthier lifestyle. Not only is it a great fitness exercise, yoga also helps increase flexibility and detox the body.
If you’re looking to get more savasana in your life, we hav curated a list of the 5 Best Yoga Studios in London.
YOGA SHACK
@YogaShack
Yoga Shack proudly offers more classes than any other studio in London, making it very convenient for you to fit a yoga practice into your schedule. Their wide variety of classes includes hot yoga, pilates, yoga boot camps and flow.
At Yoga Shack, their philosophy is that yoga is a way of life. Whether you are young, old, healthy, male or female, the staff at Yoga Shack encourage you to discover the benefits that yoga can have on your life. They’re also known for hosting their annual Yoga Gives Back event which brings London’s largest yoga class to the Budweiser Gardens supporting a different charity each year.
After your class, head just around the corner to Plant Matter Kitchen, a plant-based restaurant and juice bar with a fully organic and vegan offering.
MOKSHA YOGA
@MokshaYogaLondon
Moksha Yoga was London’s first hot yoga studio and has locations downtown and in London West. They offer both hot and non-heated yoga classes that are suitable for all levels of ability. Hot yoga classes allow for deep, safe stretching and it promotes detoxification of the skin, blood and muscles through the sweat.
Moksha Yoga is easily one of London’s best yoga studios boasting high ceilings, spacious change rooms and lounge areas to enjoy tea prior to your class. They have $5 Karma classes on Friday evenings that support local charities in London. They are also the official yoga studio to the London Knights Hockey Team, the London Majors Baseball Club, and the London Lightning Basketball Club!
STUDIO B FITNESS
@studiobfitnesslondon
Studio B Fitness has brought Aerial Yoga to London, Ontario. Just like other workouts, Aerial Yoga, also known as anti-gravity yoga, helps rebuild your emotional system by clearing the mind and relieving stress. Aerial Yoga is performed by hanging in a hammock, allowing you to improve flexibility, and move more freely and with less effort by counteracting gravity.
In addition to their weekly schedule, Studio B Fitness offers private Aerial Yoga classes and they promote their studio as a destination for bachelorette parties in London, Ontario! Classes are 60 minutes long and by appointment only.
After your class, head across the street and visit the Covent Garden Market. They offer an indoor farmers market with local artisans year-round.
SHANGRILA YOGA
@ShangrilaYogaStudio
Shangrila Yoga is one of London’s best yoga studios which offers many opportunities for Londoners to practice. Their ongoing yoga schedule offers a broad range of classes, including Beginner Yoga, Hatha Flow, Vinyasa Yoga and Restorative Yoga. On Fridays, they offer a $5 Community Yoga class. Mats and props are provided for all classes!
In addition to their weekly classes, they offer a number of workshop and events each month. Previous events have included Sound Healings and Full Moon ceremonies.
NORTH YOGA & WELLNESS
@northyogaandwellness
North Yoga & Wellness is a full-service, non-heated Yoga Studio in London, Ontario. They offer a variety of Yoga classes, RMT Services, Holistic Spa Practitioners and Holistic Nutritional servicers.
North Yoga & Wellness has attracted teachers with a variety of backgrounds, ranging from Certified Meditation Instructors to Reiki Practitioners. They offer classes seven days a week, as well as specialized workshops like Kombucha 101.
After your practice, head across the street to Unger’s Market and pick up some farm fresh produce. Dancer Pose looks great on Instagram! Tag us in the poses you capture @locorum.ca