ensō yoga

One of my favourite studios in MTL. I especially enjoy Pilates with Leina, Emma, Miel, Danyka. Some observation: For a complete novice this wouldn’t be the place to learn about proper form. Instructor Miel pays more attention to correct posture but the format of 45min feels a bit too short. Some additional weights or equipment wouldn’t hurt also bars are very low . Bring socks, changing rooms tile floor and the studio itself is very cold. They are blasting ac there. Studio does have a factory feel to it as some have already mentioned, you are in and out of the place, but premises are nice and cleab. It can get loud before/during/after the workout. Thé etiquette of attendees is questionable and there are no efforts from the studio to quiet down the crowd (however in the yoga room people were respectful). Rooms are warm not hot. Not possible to pay in cash and you had to get a photo and a whole profile set-up. It is a tad silly if you are a passing through the town and want to do a drop-in class.

Not a trauma-informed space. Policy enforcement felt invasive and inconsistent. I came here after being invited by another parent from my child’s school, who recommended hot yoga to support my healing journey. As a survivor of narcissistic abuse, I’ve had to relocate multiple times for safety. I’m cautious about where I go, who I trust with my personal info, and what boundaries I set. I arrived just a few minutes before the class started. The front desk asked for a credit card. I politely explained I didn’t have one (financial abuse is part of my history), and offered cash. I was told they don’t accept cash and again pressured to "just give" my credit card. When I repeated that I don’t have one and only have debit, the receptionist kept pushing for a credit card, saying it was "better." I left my debit card and business card (which includes my full name, email, and phone number), thinking that would be enough. I took the class. While I won’t evaluate it fully — it was my first — I appreciated that the instructor let me move at my own pace and didn’t pressure me when I had to modify or pause. Women in the locker room said not all instructors are that sensitive. But the real issue came after class. When I went to pay, I was told I had to create a profile and was handed a tablet. I explained my information was already provided on my business card. I was in a rush and asked to just pay. Then I was told I also had to take a photo for my profile. I clearly said I wasn’t comfortable with that. I was met with insistence and told it was "policy." Here’s the part that felt especially unfair: in the elevator, I spoke to another woman who said she had been coming for a while and was never asked for a photo. That’s when it became clear the policy enforcement is not consistent — which aligns with what I’ve seen in other reviews. When I refused the photo, the staff called a manager. She told me that if I didn't comply, I would not be welcome back, and she would put a note on my file. That was extremely upsetting. Any calm I had gained from the $25 class was erased. This experience left me feeling disrespected, dismissed, and unsafe. As a trauma survivor, I was hoping for a space that would meet me where I am. Instead, I was met with pressure, inflexibility, and ultimately exclusion — all over a photo and a payment method. If you're a survivor, or simply someone who values consent and consistent, respectful service, please be aware that this studio does not appear trauma-informed in its intake process or interpersonal tone. If anyone knows of a hot yoga studio in Montreal that prioritizes emotional safety and informed consent, please share. I’m willing to travel to feel respected and safe.

Such a beautiful studio! The teachers are amazing and you definitely feel the burn after a pilates class, or a deep sense of relaxation after a hot yoga session. The staff is very welcoming and the locals are clean! Would 100% recommend.

I started going to hot yoga with the teacher Adrianna! She is the best! I didn’t think I would enjoy it but Adrianna proved me wrong. She knows her yoga material and always eager and willing to teach her students, always gives 110%. I suggest you take her class! Thank you for teaching us yoga.

The smell in the hot pilates room was absolutely foul -- like stale urine -- and completely distracting. We were in the middle of the room and could not even hear the instructor over the music, so I can't imagine those stuck at the back. Overall, the space is unwelcoming and pales in comparison to other studios in the area, especially for a ~40$ session. Will not be returning!

Great center and classes! Love the teachers letting you go at your own pace - the only thing I would take note of is the dirty floors in the class. It’s unfortunate bc I know they clean between each session but working out in full sweat and open pores next to a big ball of hair and dust isn’t really making me comfortable.

I absolutely love their hot yoga classes. Tried their reformer pilates class for the first time today and the instructor was amazing, she really took the time help when needed and it was an awesome workout. I definitely see myself doing this class again.