Our Faves

Hot yoga in the Annex

Rated this place:

As the hot yoga trend continues to spread, hot yoga studios are popping up all over the city. Kula Yoga is one of the new ones - the Bloor and Brunswick location (above Futures Bakery - look for the entrance on Brunswick just past the Futures patio) is their second location, after the first in Oakville. And the demand was obviously there - I attended an 8:30 "hot flow" class last night and the studio was packed with probably 30 or 40 students. Despite the crowd, I didn't find it overwhelmingly hot - I suspect they keep the temperature lower than at some studios - and enjoyed a one-hour practice with Josie, who was subbing for the regular teacher, Colin. The space is sparse in a good way, changerooms include showers, and they rent mats and towels and even Mason jars if you forget your water bottle - all for $2 each.

I love this place

Rated this place:

I also think Kula in the Annex is a really special place. I cannot say enough about this studio and I really feel compelled to share my experiences with anyone and everyone who will listen (I am known to just boast and brag about the studio and get friends and even new acquaintances to come try out a class because I feel so strongly about it).I have struggled with depression for quite some time and I was really in a deep funk. My Dr. was urging me to join something social to get me out of the house and I decided I'd try yoga. I went to Kula in the Annex and even though I was feeling miserable most days, I always felt a little brighter as I walked into the calm and accepting space. I felt I could be honest and share my experience and relate to others. I used the studio and the classes to help me during a very difficult time and I am so happy that I did.I now take classes regularly and I feel very grateful that I found this hidden gem of a studio in the big city.

Amazing Yoga Studio in the Annex!

Rated this place:

I highly recommend Kula in the Annex. It is just a fantastic studio. I had never really done much yoga before I started attending classes at Kula; I felt intimidated about the whole yoga culture and put off really giving yoga a chance because of this. The teachers and students at Kula really made me feel welcome and I quickly felt part of the community that centers around this beautiful studio.Practicing yoga has really made a difference in my life, and Kula in the Annex has been a really big part of that. I really urge anyone who is thinking about trying out yoga or in enriching their practice to give Kula a try!

Kula Love

Rated this place:

I'm new to Kula but absolutely love it! It has proven to be THE place to take my practice to the next level. The teachers are challenging, inspiring and an absolute pleasure to get to know. Since I'm new to Toronto the space itself has also proven to be a real oasis. Every detail is attended to from the hand towels to the scented soap to the beautiful flooring made from recycled material. I honestly can't say enough good things about it and feel lucky to have found the place. I highly recommend checking it out!

Rated this place:

• Favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Yoga
• anusara yoga
• community