Downward Dog Yoga Centre

Great teachers! Did my YTT200 here and it was an amazing experience. There is a wide range of classes to choose from.Would highly recommend to anyone that would like to deepen the practice or just getting started on this journey!!

The studio is clean, bright, and inclusive, with plenty of props (they even have dowels) to support your practice. The instructors are knowledgeable, attentive and supportive. If you're looking for a yoga studio that's welcoming to all, I highly recommend checking out Downward Dog!

Very nice studio, welcoming and accepting staff, overall great experience. The facility is clean and warm. We attended a fundamentals class and found it very informative and fun! Susan was a great instructor and gave us many variations for each pose and even gave us some amazing cues to improve our flow. We will be going back for sure! Thank you for being a great studio and incorporating your values into your business and therefore, keeping us all safe.

Just finished the Spring 2023 Yoga Teacher Training here. I cannot thank these teachers enough for all the knowledge they passed on to us. It was so well rounded and collaborative. The teachers were thoughtful, informed, and consistently encouraged us to think critically. It also attracted a beautifully diverse group of people that I'm so thankful I met! Thank you Downward Dog - keep up the fabulous work.

The New Year's Day class with Athena Lamarre was incredible. The energy in the room was hyped. Athena led us through an excellent, invigorating practice with many options and modifications offered. The music was amazing and really helped to make the flow of the class. I cannot recommend her more!

Easily one of my favorite yoga studios in town. I've found the classes to be great for zenning out and growing my practice.The men's change rooms are a little small which is not uncommon for a lot of yoga studios. The main room for class is massive though! In level 2 classes it can really get cookin...I highly recommend this studio for those looking for a unique vibe and culture.

I recently completed the yoga teacher training at Downward Dog, and it was an incredibly positive experience. The faculty were friendly, knowledgeable, and supportive. In particular, Margot, Shehla, and Karen went above and beyond to ensure that every student received personalized attention and support throughout the training.Margot's expertise in anatomy and alignment helped us to understand the physical mechanics of each pose and Shehla and Karen's guidance on teaching methodology and philosophy gave us the tools we need to become confident and effective yoga instructors.I can't recommend the yoga teacher training at Downward Dog highly enough. It was an experience that has transformed my practice and my life, and I'm so grateful to have had the opportunity to learn from such talented and dedicated instructors.

Instructors are knowledgeable and welcoming! The studio is very clean, bright and complete with all the equipment you need.

This is definitely the place you want to go to if you are looking for a transformative yoga experience. Or if you're facing a mid-life crisis. Or both.Every teacher at Downward Dog has years of experience and is passionate about sharing their knowledge and expertise with their students. They are dedicated to helping each person find their own unique path in yoga and to fostering a sense of community within the studio. It is an incredibly welcoming and inclusive space that embraces all levels of practitioners. Whether you are just starting out and have no idea about what yoga is or whether Astavakrasana is your best friend (I'm looking at you, twisty pretzels), you will find the support and encouragement you need to deepen your practice in every class.I feel I did an insane amount of research to find the right place to do my yoga teacher training and I have now self- proclaimed myself to be the authority on the best yoga studio in Toronto. Here's my unsolicited advice: pick DWD.I live way out in the east end and travel an hour by the TTC to get there. I've had my fair share of 'enlightening experiences' on the TTC, but here's the thing - the moment I step off that TTC and into my favorite yoga studio, all that stress melts away. The experienced teachers, the welcoming community, the energizing classes - it's always worth it. If that isn't a testament to how amazing this place is, I don't know what is.And if you want to actually yoga a regular part of your life by twisting and bending to your heart's content without breaking the bank, sign up for their unlimited classes for $150 a month (secret side note, you get a discount on your mats and other purchases too). I also love that the owner, Karen, spends her time doing a lot of charity work and she does a bunch of community classes with some of the other teachers like Margot and Shehla.That's all folks! If you got to the end of this review, you're probably looking for a sign. Well, this is it.