Ottawa's yoga scene stretches from Byward Market lofts to strip-mall studios in Kanata and Orleans, with everything from heated flow to kundalini in between. This list was put together by reading studio websites, Google and Yelp reviews, and local roundups from Ottawa outlets to find places that are actually open and actively teaching right now.
1. Pure Yoga Ottawa
Area: Westboro and Centretown
Pure Yoga runs two studios and focuses on hot yoga, Ritual, and mat pilates classes taught by certified instructors. Reviewers consistently mention the clean, modern studio spaces and the change rooms with showers at each location, which matters for anyone squeezing a heated class into a workday. New members get an intro month of unlimited classes, making it an easy studio to trial before committing.
2. Yogatown
Area: Preston Street, Stittsville, and Barrhaven
Yogatown grew out of the former Moksha Yoga Ottawa on Preston Street and now runs three locations across the city. Reviewers on Yelp and elsewhere point to spotless, cozy facilities, friendly front desk staff, and a class mix that balances challenging heated flow with slower restorative sessions. With three locations, it suits people who want a consistent studio no matter which side of the city they're on.
3. PranaShanti Yoga Centre
Area: Hintonburg
Rating: 4.7 on Yelp (10 reviews)
PranaShanti runs 75-plus hybrid classes a week out of its Gladstone Avenue location, alongside workshops, RMT services, and yoga teacher training. It has a reputation as one of the widest class variety offerings in the city, spanning gentle Hatha to more athletic styles across multiple studio rooms. It suits people who want a full wellness centre, not just a place to unroll a mat.
4. Healing Yoga Ottawa
Area: Ottawa, with in-home and Zoom options
Healing Yoga Ottawa is run by Eric, an instructor with over 20 years of experience who specializes in pain relief yoga for conditions like fibromyalgia, back pain, arthritis, and stress. Classes happen at the studio, in a client's home, or over Zoom, which sets it apart from the group-class studios on this list. It's best suited to people managing a chronic condition rather than those looking for a typical drop-in flow class.
5. Upward Dog Yoga Centre
Area: Byward Market, downtown
Upward Dog sits on Dalhousie Street in the heart of the Byward Market and runs about 50 classes a week spanning yoga, pilates, barre, and RMT services. TripAdvisor reviewers describe a relaxed, welcoming vibe with instructors suited to all ages and abilities, from Hatha to yin. It's a solid pick for anyone who wants a downtown studio within walking distance of the market.
6. Cattleya Yoga Studio
Area: Centretown, Bank Street
Cattleya is a small, women-owned studio on Bank Street offering group yoga classes alongside meditation and sound healing sessions, plus private and corporate bookings. Its early opening hours, from 6 a.m. on weekdays, make it a practical option for people who want a class before work. The smaller scale suits those who prefer a more intimate room over a big multi-studio operation.
7. Elevate Yoga
Area: Elgin Street, Centretown
Elevate Yoga is located on Elgin Street and offers classes ranging from beginner to advanced across different styles and heated temperatures. It's positioned as an inclusive studio with a broad class calendar that runs from early morning to evening on weekdays. It works well for people who want variety within a single downtown location rather than driving between studios.
8. Beyond Yoga Studio and Wellness Centre
Area: Kanata
Rating: 5.0 (34 reviews, per an aggregator pulling Google reviews)
Beyond Yoga occupies more than 7,000 square feet in Kanata, with multiple studio rooms, change rooms, retail space, and a lounge. Alongside yoga classes from beginner to advanced, it offers Pilates, yin, osteopathic services, personal training, and yoga therapy under one roof. It's the pick for west-end residents who want a full wellness centre rather than a single-purpose studio.
9. Modo Yoga Orleans
Area: Orleans
Rating: 4.9 on Google (368 reviews)
Modo Yoga Orleans, on St Joseph Boulevard, is one of the highest-rated studios on this list by review volume. Customers consistently praise the welcoming atmosphere, knowledgeable instructors, and strong sense of community built around its heated class offerings. It's the clearest choice for anyone in the east end who doesn't want to drive downtown for hot yoga.
10. Oxygen Yoga & Fitness Hintonburg
Area: Hintonburg, Wellington Street West
Oxygen Yoga & Fitness runs FAR infrared-heated classes out of its Wellington Street location, blending yoga with fitness formats. Reviewers describe the instructors as supportive and the class structure as easy to follow for newer students. It suits people who want the heat and intensity of hot yoga without a strictly traditional format.
How We Built This List
This list was compiled from public web sources, including studio websites and customer reviews on Google, Yelp, and TripAdvisor, current as of August 2026. It is not a paid placement, and no business on this list has any affiliation with ottown. Ratings and review counts are included only where they were directly verified in a source read during research; where a specific number couldn't be confirmed, it was left out rather than guessed.
Sources: studio websites, Yelp Ottawa yoga listings, and Apartment613's Ottawa yoga roundup.
