Moksha Yoga Edmonton South

The South Edmonton Moksha location is their best location in my opinion.
They offer two hot yoga rooms (one larger than the other so class times can overlap which is awesome!).
This location has a large selection of hot yoga accessories including numerous yoga towels, mats, headbands, etc.
This is where I purchased my first yoga towel and the staff were friendly in helping me choose as I was more than a little overwhelmed by the choices.
The ladies’ changeroom had a nice layout but beware that no lockers are available so you may want to leave valuables at home or in your car. I’ve never had anything taken from any of the Moksha change rooms but I have had my shoes taken from the front :-(
This location has several couches which are nice to wait at rather than having to line up outside, like at the West end location.
Prices are on par with other Hot Yoga studios in town and they offer student discounts as well as prepay/​autopayment discounts. Your first month is unlimted at only $ 40 so it’s a great way to find out if this practice is for you!
They also offer community and karma classes which are only $ 5 — check out their website for each location for specifics on time, etc.
While my personal favourite Hot Yoga studio in Edmonton, is Hot Yoga Wellness, Moksha still holds a dear place in my heart and I know I will be back.

I have tried Moksha’s hot yoga once in Toronto, and decided to give it a go in Edmonton. The beginner package (40 $ for a month of unlimited yoga), pays itself off in 3 classes, so it’s worth it if you can drag yourself there!
Very neat and clean place. Always smelled clean and calming!
Since it was unlimited, I figured I’d take full advantage and go every day in December.
The Moksha practice is simple and repetitive, so I was able to track my progress easily because of this. The sweating made me feel great afterwards, and you may not realize it (until the next morning) but your muscles really work!
I also tried the Yin classes, which were more focused on holding poses and softening your joints and hips. These are 90min, but you don’t even realize time go by because it is so relaxing!
Don’t forget the essentials: yoga mat, mat towel, face towel, water bottle and (if you want) a shower towel. everything except the water bottle are rentable, which is very convenient for the forgetful like me!
The teachers were kind and always willing to help and correct your poses. Very calming voices! Some use music, and some don’t. I didn’t even realize the absence of music because I was so focused.
In this month, I completed 25 classes (holiday hours didn’t allow me to attend some days) ranging from 60−90mins. I lost 7 pounds, with some tweaking to my diet, and I rediscovered my love for water. I love hot yoga! Currently, I am saving up for my schooling, so I can’t afford the unlimited pass (100 $ or so every month), but when I can, I will be a regular once again. Thank you, MYES, for everything you have taught me!

The wife dragged me here under Anniversary blackmail and I was shockingly surprised that I made it through the full class and I’m not against returning.
While I admit that hot yoga isn’t for everybody and I didn’t think it was for me, I gave it a shot and actually quite enjoyed myself. The last time I was that hot, I was on the beaches of Mexico enjoying a cervesa.
I found it a bit odd that there are no lockers or place for locks in the dressing room. They offer mats and towels for rent in case you don’t have one. And they ended my hour session with a nice musical number by Sting.
And most surprising was waking up the following morning with no aches and pains; really, the best I’ve felt in years.

I had been out of my yoga groove for a few years and wanted to get back. I found myself at moksha after a recommendation from a friend. I’ve been going for almost 2 months now 3 – 6 times a week. I’m so pleased with my experience here. There is no guru vibe going on and all the teachers have been excellent. I have to say I’m quite partial to Pierina though she’s got an excellent teaching style and I feel fantastic after every class with her. I highly recommend this studio unless you’re afraid of 38c. Lol

It’s been almost a year since my husband and I began attending classes at Moksha Yoga. I guess I am a bit surprised at how enthusiastic I’ve become towards this particular style of yoga and this studio.
As mentioned in my first review, the studio is extremely well maintained, which includes both frequent cleaning of the practice rooms, change rooms, etc, as well as larger maintenece projects. Recently, new floor tiles were put in the large practice room, for example. The space is big and the changerooms especially are large enough to comfortably accomodate all of the practitioners, even at full studio capacity.
The studio sells an assortment of yoga-​related goods in addition to offering classes. These include yoga mats, mat bags, other yoga props such as blocks and towels, clothing (brands like Lululemon and Spiritual Gangster), and various food items such as energy bars, coconut water, and smoothies. I typically wouldn’t comment on this, but having these items available really saved my butt a couple times! In one instance I lost my yoga shorts and was happy to be able to purchase some here, and several times when I had to bus from the studio (and missed the bus, whoo) I was able to purchase something to eat that wasn’t greasy. The prices of these items are about the same as what you’d pay in store/​online/​at the supermarket.
Moksha yoga is a hot yoga studio, which I think might intimidate some beginners. In my experience the temperature is ideal to facilitate relaxation and awesome sweating, but cool enough to prevent heat-​induced nausea or discomfort. I have never felt as though I was battling the heat in this studio.
One of the things I like most about Moksha yoga is their diversity of class styles and frequent class times. They even have a 9:00 pm 60 minute Moksha class every weeknight, which means that my husband can make it to class after work. The Saturday evening yin yoga class is a favorite of mine, and I don’t think I would want to go a week without it!
The instructors here are fantastic. I actually like every single instructor at this studio, each for different reasons. I feel comfortable asking them questions and confident in their responses, which is particularly important if I’m asking about something like how to accomodate an injury in class.
When I first started attending classes I was frustrated in some instances where I didn’t understand the posture right away, or I felt the instructions lacked detail. I was also put off by the fact that everyone seemed to be executing different variations of the same posture, and I didn’t know what to do. However, though a typical Moksha class varies from day to day (and instructor to instructor), there are many key postures that are the same from class to class, and the general structure is the same for every class. This meant that over time, I became more comfortable with less instruction, as I learned a bit every time I attended. I also came to appreciate the flexibility of the postures, and found that instructors were very willing to help me find the variation of a posture (or an alternative posture) that worked for my body. In the end, I am much happier being able to experiment with what is comfortable for my body vs. attending a practice that does not allow for any deviation from the script.
Overall, my experience at Moksha has been excellent, and I would highly encourage anyone looking to try yoga to attend this studio.

I’ve been coming here for a few months now and I love it. They offer I good variety of classes and times. I think I’ve had almost every instructor and they have all been fantastic. Because it is hot yoga you literally sweat out everything and you feel so good at the end of class. I usually do the 60 minute class and I find the teachers go at a nice steady pace which is great for beginners or people who have been coming for years. If you are looking for a new workout this is just Amazing!

Moksha Yoga Edmonton South helped me to find my way into the world of yoga. I was nervous about going, but was quickly put at ease! I am a total novice when it comes to yoga. Every time I go to class the instructor is willing to take the time to answer questions about my practise and help me to find what works best for me. The classes are always full but I somehow feel very comfortable with doing what feels good for me during class. There is a great sense of community when you enter, and this place has literally changed my life. I love hot yoga at Moksha studio!

I’ve tried both the Sherwood Park and the Edmonton South studios. Both are clean and very welcoming. I’ve found that it is easier to get a shower after class at this studio and preferred the instructors’ musical choices. The classes are easy to follow and include a variety of lengths as well as Yin and Ashtanga classes.
I won a 5 pass card at a silent auction and first tried to use it in Sherwood Park. Unfortunately the card was donated by the Edmonton studios, but they kindly gave me a complementary class in Sherwood Park. When I got to the south side the receptionist initially had trouble figuring out how to activate the gift card. They gave me another complementary class and successfully activated the card after the class. Very nice service.
I like the classes and find the sun salutations challenging in the heat, especially the final ones near the end of a class. I also like bikram, and miss the salutations which are not part of the bikram series. Do I have a a favourite (bikram or moksha)? Not yet, they are different and I need to mix things up periodically to keep motivated. Do I have a favourite moksha studio? No, the ones I’ve tried have been lovely with similar expenses and ambiance.