What Mamas Are Saying About Toronto Yoga Mamas
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"Great session helped me alot at 19 weeks and during these stressful times stuck indoors. Looking forward to more classes" ~Bharti
"Kind culture and offering online live class is a very convenient way to enjoy a class culture, gives a different feel then a prerecorded youtube video. Thank you for the online class offerings" ~Michelle "The moment you walk in you feel super welcomed. The services and staff are exceptional. Also great collection of baby clothes and books to purchase. THEN the dream session was exactly what I needed and I cannot stress how EVERY MAMA should get one!" ~Rachel "The space and staff are very inviting and inclusive. I love spending my time at yogamamas!" ~Christine "Awesome classes. Excellent front of house staff. Love Nikita! She has changed my life!" ~Natalie "Had a wonderful massage with Nicole. Would recommend her to anyone and will definitely be booking again!" ~Amanda "You've got the whole package - prenatal classes, educational workshops, health services, a boutique. It's exactly what an expecting mum needs - everything in one beautiful spot."~ Stephanie
"The Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist at Toronto Yoga Mamas was very thorough in her assessment. I was happy that she even identified my prior knee injury and not only helped assess my pelvic area but my overall well being to help me attain my goal of running after having a baby. She also emailed me my exercises - love this considering there is such thing as mommy brain." ~ Sara "It is such a beautiful and calming environment, the staff are very warm and welcoming, love the yoga instructor, her class and the actual studio. I love everything about yoga mamas!"~Anna
"The Yoga Mommas studio was not only a great prenatal experience, but also a wonderful postpartum resource. They had a postpartum doula package that fit out needs as new parents. Our doula helped us make the transition to new parents by allowing us to focus on our new addition while having a friend dedicated to helping us and answering our questions." ~ Bianca
“Staff were very friendly and professional, the space is very tranquil and relaxing and the massage was amazing. Also a great schedule of classes and workshops and beautiful local and handmade items for sale in the boutique.” ~Robyn "The most important factor to me is that I can attend baby/crawler classes 5 days a week. But i also love your convenient location, high quality yoga teachers, friendly front desk, zen ambiance, affordable monthly pass, inclusive atmosphere, and the mama groups. Thank you so much!" ~ Zoe S. "Yoga Mamas is a sanctuary for all mamas. I feel calm the minute I walk through the door. The instructors and staff are all so friendly and welcoming. The sense of community is empowering. I first started attending while pregnant and now continue to bring my daughter to the Yoga Babies classes. I always leave feeling refreshed and relaxed :) Also, I cannot say enough good things about our Doula April. She's amazing and I would recommend her a million times over to pregnant friends :)" ~ Lisa P.
"I like that you thought of everything for busy moms coming along with tons of stuff packed with their stroller. So to have mats all ready to go and I just need to pick one and sit down with my baby is a huge advantage. Stroller parking is a neat idea too." ~ Paula
"Very welcoming environment. Facility is exquisite and the yoga session was very much enjoyed by my little one and myself!!" ~ Jen
"Wonderful staff and teachers, calming spa-like feel...and I love that everything is so easy. You need not worry about bringing your mat and water bottle to work so you can make a class on your way home...everything is there and ready for you! Really nice sense of community - I feel lucky to have found Toronto Yoga Mamas so early in my pregnancy!" ~ Melissa
"I love everything! When I walked in the door for the first time this week, I instantly felt relaxed. I love the atmosphere. I love the little boutique and all free information available to new moms. I'm so happy my husband bought me the 6 month membership for Christmas! Thank you for creating this wonderful place." ~ Tanya
"I love the atmosphere of the studio- it is calming and welcoming, people are kind. It's a perfect place for new moms to feel settled. The quality of the teachers is excellent." ~ Kristen
"Everyone who works at TYM goes out of their way to make you feel special. They are some of the nicest group of women I've ever come across in a business. The class schedule is perfect, the atmosphere is soothing and beautiful, the teachers are knowledgeable, and the fact that you can do everything from CPR training to prenatal classes all in one place is just beyond convenient. You're well taken care of from beginning of pregnancy to after birth with TYM." ~ Elisha
"What do I love about Yoga Mamas?
The atmosphere, the smell (yes, the incense really adds to the experience). The staff and the instructors. That it a place for women to come together All the services and events offered the book lending the shopping - cool/original/natural stuff the candles the colours I could go on and on..." ~ Michelle Prychidny. 
"I met our birth doula, Jamie Kalynuik, in my 2nd trimester, and I was quite nervous about the delivery side of things. She focused on us the entire time as we navigated through the many decisions we had to make relating to delivery and baby. She was our constant the entire 24 hours I was in labour at the hospital. She helped us create a birth plan, and be vocal about this." {Read More}
"Jamie was absolutely amazing! Taking her prenatal yoga classes made me feel much closer to her than just two prenatal doula visits would have, it was such a great benefit.
When I was put on bed rest at 35 weeks, Jamie was so supportive and encouraging, she checked in with me regularly by text and email and was really flexible about doing our visits at home." {Read More} 
I started practicing prenatal yoga with Jamie when I turned 12 weeks pregnant and now that I am 1 day before my due date I know that my weekly practice has helped me have a fantastic, calm and active pregnancy.
In fact, coming to the practice with Jamie has been a highlight of my week...{Read More} "I was not one of those people that knew I needed a doula...now I can't imagine having a baby without one. I met Thea as my prenatal yoga instructor. As she taught me about what a doula is, I knew she had to be present through my pregnancy and birth. I will never forget crying at our first meeting in a coffee shop with happiness and relief that someone was going to be there not only for me but also for my husband. Thea taught me everything I needed to know about labour. But more importantly she told me funny stories at 2 am to distract me from the intensifying contractions. I will be forever grateful for the knowledge and the giggles. The doulas at TYM are all special people who will become the support you need to grow a little person." ~ Natalia Lumby
"Great classes, beautiful space, nice staff, easy to book.... perfect for anyone who is busy and needs an escape!"
~ Margaret "I find that the services are very personal, and catered to what us Mama's need: understanding, knowledge, strength and support. Thank you!" ~ Erika
"Easy to use, friendly. Classes are not jam-packed. I like that registration is required before the class and it isn't first come first serve before start time. Great class!" ~Laura
"Super responsive customer service. Monthly unlimited class is a great deal. The total focus on mom's needs (pre-natal and post-natal) so there is more choice in terms of number of classes and times." ~ Susan
Melissa was amazing! So accomdating and offered an exceptional massage - she totally sold me on the Yogamamas community/experience! ~Rebecca
"Beautiful venue, helpful staff, good price" ~Jackie
"Beautiful space - roomy, lots of natural light, clean and inviting. Friendly staff and easy check-in system on iPad
Range of services provided. Good Continuity of services - I now have one place where I can invest in my pregnancy and mat leave health. Great yoga class/instructor - challenging yet relaxing. Great pace. Nice that I don't have to lug around my yoga mat. Love the tea and lemon water on offer - like a spa!" ~ Cathy "Everything from the moment you walk in to the moment you walk out is designed to put you at ease and keep you calm. There is never an urgency placed on me and I feel comfortable in the environment. Sandra is an incredible Massage Therapist."~Amanda T
"One of the best massages I’ve ever had! Madeleine provided the perfect amount of pressure and spend a perfect amount of time on each area based on my concerns which were thoroughly discussed ahead of time. I will definitely be back." ~Patricia H
"I really enjoyed the massage services provided by Nicole. The entire experience was extremely relaxing and Nicole really made the experience enjoyable and put me at ease." ~ Tricia "I love that the vibe is very inclusive and the yoga classes are really adaptable based on how you feel without any pressure to push yourself too far. Great sense of community as well." ~ Shelley "I’m back in The Peg from an incredible Prenatal Yoga Training with @torontoyogamamas . I’ve learned so much this past weekend and I’m feeling all sorts of gratitude. @torontoyogamamas studio is not only gorgeous but the community it creates and all their offerings for women’s health and wellness is amazing. This calm, beautiful, inclusive space supports mamas, soon to be mamas, anyone who identifies as a mother and supports them at any and all stages of their mothering journey. @jamiekalynuik @northstar_ravenThank you for such an informative, hands-on, well structured teacher training. You held the space for us to absorb all and I was able to mother myself through the process." ~ Felecia (@rise_and_shine_kids) "I'm currently doing chiropractor with Crystal, whose absolutely amazing and patient. I love it when she gets deep in there and do all the necessary adjustments. I especially love the cracks on the shoulders, neck and back. It's super safe for baby and I feel instant relief from the tightness I feel." ~ Sue L "I recently completed my prenatal teacher training with Yoga Mamas and it truly exceeded my expectations. This was the most thoughtful, inclusive and confidence-building experience I have had as a yoga practitioner and mama-to-be. I commend Jamie, Janet, Jane and all of the other empowering women we were able to learn from. Thank you!" ~Laura Chau
"This place felt like a retreat! It was amazing and I loved every minute. I attended a Doula training. The staff was very kind and helpful and I would highly recommend attending." ~Aasiya Qasim "I completed a prenatal yoga training with Yoga Mamas and I was very impressed with the organization of the program, the layout of the information and I loved the special guests that came in to speak to us! The studio space is absolutely stunning! The women running it Jamie Jane and Janet) were inspiring and informative I can't wait to do another one! I recommend the training and classes to anyone considering it." ~Emma Laitila "I went here for a postpartum training weekend and it was absolutely incredible. The vibe of this location, the friendly people who work there and the delicious rooibos tea are just a few perks! The colour scheme and relaxing atmosphere was perfect. If I lived closer, I would be definitely attending yoga classes there!" ~Erica Muti "Everything about this place is warm and welcoming. The nurturing and positive energy is palpable. I highly recommend prenatal yoga to anyone with any level or knowledge or practice from zero to yogi. It made my birth experience amazing. One of the yoga instructors became my doula, and inspired my friend, who was also present at the birth of my daughter, to become a doula too. Likewise, I took the prenatal yoga teacher training at Toronto Yoga Mamas because I found the practice so beneficial. In a few months, I’ll be completing my yoga teacher training. There is a lot of maternal power in the space. So thankful for all of it!!!" ~Cynthia McQueen |
You have created a very welcoming environment. The service providers, and instructors are warm and down to earth. There is a certain kind of energy in the space and with the staff that seems to come very naturally. Positive and calming energy is much needed for the long road that is pregnancy and recovery. Personally, I feel that coming to prenatal yoga at TYM prepared me for the birth that I was hoping for. It inspired me to take the prenatal YTT, and I have decided to pursue my 200-hr YTT as a result. I also cannot say enough kind and fabulous things about Rhonnda Smiley, who became my doula. She’s an excellent instructor, and one of the most maternal women I’ve ever met. She is also a big part of why my daughter’s birth was so special. She inspired my best friend, who was also present at my daughter’s birth, to become a doula. The “uterine power” (I heard another TYM doula use this term) at TYM is palpable. There is nothing like the power of strong and nurturing women when you’re embarking on the motherhood journey. My partner also felt supported and welcome with Rhonnda and at TYM, and that is saying a lot for a very heteronormative cis man. Thank you very kindly for everything. ~Cynthia
"I love everything about the setup of the studio, the customer service is fantastic and the classes are great!" ~ Melanie L
"Calming environment, great vibe, organized." ~ Karina W "I love coming to yoga mamas for many reasons; the incredibly friendly staff, the complimentary water and tea, the relaxing atmosphere, the beautiful store, and the fact that there is pelvic physio on site. I feel like yoga mamas is my own private health club: I come in and I’m known by name! Love it! It’s also wonderful to meet other mamas through all the classes; yoga mamas fosters connection and creates a community, and they truly care about women’s health and wellness. I absolutely love everything about it!” ~ Natalie R "I like that it's a friendly atmosphere where I can go with my daughter and not worry if she's crying. I also appreciate the on site babysitting if I have an appointment because otherwise its impossible!" ~ Gillian "From the moment I walked through the door, the staff were warm and welcoming. I am a first timer and everyone was very friendly and clear, checked me in and gave me a tour of the facility, which is gorgeous! The class was much more than I had expected. The instructor was knowledgeable, accommodating and made me and my baby completely comfortable with our practice. It was just challenging enough to feel a bit of a burn and a couple of aches the next day. Thank you so much for a memorable first experience at your studio! I will definitely be back with my LO." ~ Thao S "I had a prenatal massage and it was amazing! Will definitely be booking another before I'm due! The reception area is so bright and beautiful as well. I am looking forward to trying one of the yoga classes. Highly recommend!" ~ Rebecca R.
"An incredibly welcoming (and beautiful) space, and always an effort to build a community of mamas and babes.”
~ Meaghan “I fell in love! Staff were great - I was 3 minutes late for my first class and they rushed me upstairs so as not to miss it.
Instructor was lovely and calm and helpful. Liz was so sweet, we are talking about hosting an event as well. The space is awesome, calming and such a wonderful atmosphere!” ~ Emily "Free mats, water available, instructors, workouts, and the number of classes a day helps me meet my schedule and get to the classes." ~ Sarah
"The environment is welcoming and relaxing. It's really amazing to have a space where you can participate with your baby in tow or take a relaxing class at the end of the day."
~ Karen "Everything was perfect! The ease of registration, the friendly receptionist, the quick tour of the space, the class, the instructor, the lemon water. I loved it all and will be coming back with all my friends." ~ Amy
"The classes offered cover a wide range, and they are at a variety of convenient times. The clean bright (beautiful) yoga rooms, the complimentary tea and lemon water and having the mats, blocks and blankets set up before class were all wonderful things that made me feel welcome during my first visit!" ~ Heather "I love the environment - peaceful and pretty. How the instructors and staff learn your name - makes you feel very welcome! The classes are the perfect balance of challenging without making you feel badly if you can't keep up. I love making time for myself to go to TYM!" ~ Brooke "There are many things I love about TYM - but mostly the staff are what make it so great! Everyone is very friendly and helpful." ~ Wendy "The total experience is very warm and welcoming. Prenatal classes are great, workshop topics are relevant and well organized. I recently attended my first mama group and continued to be very pleased. Love the relaxing atmosphere of the studio. Email communication is fantastic- to the point." ~ Katherine "Classes are adapted to every mom's level of fitness, no one feels judged. Great environment for mom and babies, friendly and relaxed atmosphere even if your baby cries for the entire hour, ha,ha :)" ~ Karine "Fair and considerate timelines for pausing and cancelling a monthly membership. You obviously have a pregnant woman's reality and schedule in mind" ~ Ashleigh It's a clean, calm environment with great staff and great clients." ~ Natalie "I feel great just being there. Very friendly staff and a relaxed comfortable atmosphere. Even though I had never done yoga before I never felt intimidated during the classes. Meg was excellent at explaining poses and suggesting alternate poses for whatever state my body was at." ~ Akemi" "I love that you are here for new moms, moms to be and moms to many! The transition from doing pre-natal yoga and bonding with other pregnant women to the mama group is fantastic! Your staff is also so lovely. The topics of Mama Group are awesome" ~ Sarah
"Great yoga classes and a wide variety of styles and levels. Awesome sense of community. Beautiful retail space with things I actually want to buy! And affordable membership, which is oh so important for pregnancy/maternity/mom budgets!" ~ Ariane
"Toronto Yoga Mamas is a peaceful, inviting studio in a great location. It has a warm atmosphere created by the instructors, other staff and mamas. After class, I feel great! My mind is relaxed and my body feels fantastic! I love having a place to bring my daughter to be around other babies, where I can focus a little on myself :) ...and the sweet shwag at the front is pretty awesome too!"
~ Lyndsay "Thank you for a fantastic preparation to my labour and delivery! I appreciated the prenatal yoga classes a lot while I was doing them, but I appreciated them incredibly more as I was going through labour and relying on the stretches and breathing we had done in class."
~ Jasmine "Toronto Yoga Mamas' studio was the perfect place for our daughter's 2nd birthday party! The studio room was spacious and bright for all our 50+ guests. We were easily able to transform it into an Alice and Wonderland theme party for our daughter. We received tons of compliments on how beautiful the venue was. The Toronto Yoga Mamas staff really helped in making the day run smoothly, from helping to set up/clean up, all the equipment they provided us with (especially the toys, it was a great hit), and greeting our guests as they came in! They were awesome! Thank you!"
~ Joanne Ferrer 
"I hired Jamie as my doula for the birth of my second child to try a different experience, to have a strong support person by my side (and to support my squeamish husband). Throughout my pregnancy and birth, Jamie was a supportive figure. She helped me sort out my intended birth plan, and offered comfort when unexpected pain made an appearance during my epidural-assisted delivery."{Read More}
"TYM understands the specific needs of expecting and new moms. The community is warm and supportive- I'm greeted by name and made to feel welcome every time I walk in. The classes are inviting for my 8 month old - it is so helpful to be able to bring him with me to yoga. I also appreciate the opportunity to take a class without my baby in the evenings. I have just started to use the massage services and I have been very impressed with the professionalism and quality. Overall, TYM has set a high standard - everything I have seen and the services I have used to date have been excellent. I tell all the moms I know about it and all of the expecting mommas I meet." ~ Kelly
"I love the community aspect of the studio. I started coming for the pre-natal yoga classes. And now I feel like I'm apart of a tribe of moms who gather with their little ones for yoga babies. Thank you for getting me out of the house Yoga Mamas!" ~Victoria "Such a wonderful and beautiful space to bond with other mamas, stay fit through pregnancy and prepare for birth." ~ Sarah "I think everyone should have a doula. It was a great experience for myself, but my husband felt so much calmer with everything when things were not going as we wanted. April made making the medical decisions easy and prepared us for anything (I ideally wanted no medical intervention) and at the birth centre things didn't quite go that way but I still found to a magical experience because I was prepared." ~ Leah Jones "The friendly front staff, the amazing practitioners and the sweet oranges you get on your way out - what’s not to love?! It was really great to prepare for the birth of my son through chiropractic and pelvic care, with a massage or two added in. I always looked forward to my visits! I’m also thankful for their workshops and information sessions." ~ Kim "I recently completed my Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training at this facility and I could not be more happy with the course. Jamie, Janet & Jane are knowledgeable & very down to earth, I felt so comfortable around them & in the space they created. They brought in a variety of different professionals to teach different parts of the course which I valued immensely. Us students also had multiple opportunities to part take in practice teach & experience different types of prenatal yoga classes. I would recommend this course to any yoga teacher looking to expand their teaching to offer more to different populations. I'm also seriously considering taking my post-natal training now (which didn't even cross my mind before this course).Again, thank you ladies so much!" ~ Aimee Pudifin April 2019: "I'm grateful for the free sessions to learn & experience the atmosphere of Yoga Mamas. From there I was able to determine that I wanted my self-care service to be with you. Your staff have been kind, gentle, considerate, welcoming, knowledgeable & genuine." ~ Phoenix Update from my previous post: Aug 2019: "Yoga Mamas is the place to be for all your pre & postnatal needs. The staff, instructors & professionals here are welcoming, accommodating & most of all attentive to you at your every single visit. They are also open to feedback & are sincere in improving their clients' experience. I truly feel safe & at home at Yoga Mamas. Thank you so much for your care. :)" ~ Phoenix "Lamiya is my pelvic floor physiotherapist. At first, I was not going to try her out because I wasn't really sure what it was she did, and didn't think I would need it. After my prenatal instructor told me that all pregnant women should see a pelvic floor physiotherapist and hearing some other mamas rave about it, I decided to book an appointment to try it out. I believe Janet recommended her at the front desk... and I absolutely love it! Lamiya was super professional, she assessed me internally and taught me things about my pelvic floor that I didn't even know was an issue. She gives me exercises and homework so I can strengthen (apparently I wasn't doing kegels properly) and I was peeing way too often which wasn't a good thing. She help me adjust that as well. Anyways, bottom line, I love her and recommended her to all my pregnant friends and non pregnant friends. My fiancé and I are seeing her again when I'm 35 weeks so she can teach him the perineal massage to help with labour." ~ Sue L "Online classes are challenging enough with the safe postures for pregnancy. Very much enjoy it!" ~ Olivia Retter |
