Sweat and Tonic

Writing this review for Rachael Fallon's Reiki & Restore class! <3I'm a huge Sweat & Tonic fan, with over 300 classes completed since joining as a member. Rachael is the top of many many reasons I have dedicated this studio to be my home gym, rather than competitors and as an instructor and yogi is the heart of the studio's community.She provides a safe, loving environment for healing, strength and growth (both mental and active) and is one of the kindest, warm, genuine and knowledgeable souls in the wellness industry. Her teaching style is so unique - movement for inner strength, mental health and emphasis on calming the nervous system.Her Reiki & Restore class carries the calming, restorative spirit, and allows healing on a even deeper level. If you have never practiced restorative yoga, or experienced reiki healing you will find this environment very very welcoming and loving! I have brought guests who have never practiced yoga due to injuries join and relax.Consent comes first in this class and the cushions, blankets and other props all allow you to be comfortable and in control as the healers come around the room. The consent cards allow the healers to know if you would like a gentle touch as they balance the chakras (energy centers) or a hands off approach. You can stay cozy under a blanket, lie on your back with props, or follow the gentle poses Rachael guides you through.This was my first experience with Reiki and I left with a very open heart, a sense of safety and calm and found that a weight of darker energy was lifted. If you are a HSP (highly sensitive person) I truly suggest giving Reiki a try!Thank you Rachael for sharing this gift with us!!!! <3 <3 <3

Want a great Spin class when in Toronto, this is a fantastic option. 2nd trip to Toronto and I got an early flight in just to make a class! Instructor Rachel rocked it and then had a great smoothie and the Nut Bar(nice healthy eats). Staff helpful and studio clean. I've only taken spin classes, but I'd imagine the other classes are great as well.

After consistently trying this place 3 months in a row 5 days a week here’s my take on it.Pros: there are a variety of classes for everyone, the front staff is friendly, the workout rooms are cleaned after every class, you can grab snacks just downstairs, all equipment and even towels are providedCons: most of the classes in the evening are booked up so you better plan your workouts a week in advance, the hot yoga classes are claustrophobic and tend to smell a little because of the sheer amount of people in there, the popular HITT classes have very little space on the floor so they are cramped, the prices for drinks and snacks are astronomical, the change room and showers downstairs are dirty most of the time simple because of the amount of people they are accommodating, there’s only a very few instructors that actually “instruct”Conclusion: This place used to be ‘worth it’ last year. Early this year, I took a class with Dustin Pym where I could see the benefits of doing class based workouts where I could improve my form and technique because he went around correcting people. However most of my recent workout in the yoga and HITT studio feel a waste of money since the trainers seem to be performing from a script. They no longer correct anyone or even demonstrate the exercise properly. Honestly, Youtube videos can do better since I can rewind them. Save your $282 (unlimited membership) or $186 (9-5 membership) because there are boutique gyms in Toronto are way cheaper. Honestly regret paying for this month…

I was injured at a HIIT class today and I am still in shock about my experience, the class was supposed to be recovery based and like all the HIIT classes I’ve had there, there was none to minimal explanation of the machines and their functionalities. Normally this is okay, I try to figure out my way through but the instructor came to adjust my posture while I was mid-movement and I fell off and injured my knee. At no point was I asked whether I was okay to continue with the class, I was actually told that I needed to adjust my speed (I was in the ‘inaccurate’ posture because I didn’t have the control yet to do that in the right pose and I was trying to communicate that to the instructor, but she may not have heard me). Imagine this: the music is loud and disorienting, the lights are dimmed so it is impossible to see the injury to see if there are any lacerations/blood, the immediate response from the instructor is that somehow I did something wrong so I felt pressured to continue and work through the rest of the class with my injured knee. I was also in panic mode and froze up trying to not hyperventilate and cry in front of everyone. Combined with the quick pace of the class (the instructor did not pause after my fall) I wasn’t in a situation to seek help and overall I feel that the gym was a hazardous environment.When things go okay sweat and tonic is fine, I’ve been going there with friends for weekend gym binges because the spaces are pretty and the location is central, but after this experience I will never be able to go back.

I went for my 1st class (The Blend by Dee), It was amazingly challenging but also relaxing. It's name truly fits. The staff were really nice. The facility was well kept and included everything one needs, you only need to bring yourself truly. You will have to look for parking if you drive. I'll definitely be back, I can still feel the burn a day later!

Excellent studio!!! The best studio I believe in North America especially for the price! It’s clean, BEAUTIFUL, ALL classes and Trainers are exceptional and staff is so nice and helpful, makes going there a treat to your day! A special bonus is the Tonic house which is one of a kind and supports work-life balance. Unlimited membership is the only way to go and well worth the money!! S&T has changed my life!

I love this place. I look forward to each class I go to, it is my favourite gym in Toronto. All instructors are really nice and helpful. I specifically really enjoy the boxing HIIT classes and Tuesday’s The Beat classes with the instructor Nariko :)

Nice studio with a lot of amenities such as:1) Dyson hair dryer, consonant shampoo/conditioner/ body soap2) Towels3) Lockers with locks and usb plugs that you can charge if you bring your cable4) Smoothies on main floor5) Lounge open after 5 pm - Daily specialsJust note it gets really busy after work hours. Probably at 5-6 pm. Sometimes lockers in women’s room gets too crowded.

Took a 6:00am HIIT class in Sweat and Tonic from the Class pass free credits my friend gave. It’s really a great place for a workout since everything is under one roof. HIIT, Boxing, Pilates and Hot or Warm Yoga. Plus they have really great staffs and amazing ambience inside!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ for providing cold face clothes with essential oils after class - wow what an incredible touch! Very large change room with lockers, incredible showers with very good pressure. Dyson hair dryers, beautifully smelling lotions, etc. The space is amazing - it’s clean, well designed and the upstairs lounge area was beautiful. Took the ride class super loud, very helpful staff, great workout, cool lights only thing I thought was odd that the instructor called out a few peoples names - this is my first spin class so maybe that’s normal? Were they people she knew ? I don’t know caught me off guard and was distracting. Overall I would recommend and I’m excited to take some of their other classes! Also loved nutbar!