Bliss YogaSpa

To clarify beforehand, the spa itself is beautiful, relaxing, and the reception staff absolutely pampered my mom and I despite only being there for a pedicure, but the aesthetician who performed my service was less than impressive. My aesthetician was so unpleasant, and my service was by far the most unsanitary spa service I’ve ever personally experienced. I was with Alyssa. From beginning to end, I was honestly disappointed in the service and experience I received from her. I tried to make casual conversation with her, but it was blatantly obvious that she wasn’t interested in upholding a conversation with me, and she seemed to try to rush through my service. When I sat down she immediately forced the lists for essential oils and refreshments into my hands. She was impatient and pushy, and barely gave me enough time to even read over half of the essential oil list before asking me what I wanted. When I asked for a suggestion or what her favourite is, she simply shrugged her shoulders and said, «I don’t know.» before giving me careless descriptions, which I could have simply read from the description if she’d given me enough time to do so. When the service began, she didn’t ask what I preferred, she just immediately started filing my nails. I didn’t bother to ask her if I could approve them before she finished as she’d mentioned she’d been working at Bliss for several years now, so I took the risk of putting myself in her hands. Boy, was I WRONG. Each and every toe on BOTH of my feet are filed unevenly. She didn’t explain any steps or products, and even when I asked she hardly gave me any information. On top of that, when she switched to my other foot, she tilted her head to the side and her pony tail was dangling over the toes that she had just filed. Her hair was all over my toes. I really don’t think I should have to ASK her to move her hair off of my feet — isn’t it expected for your hair to be pulled back and out of the way, like the other aestheticians in the room? After the uneven filing, she began scraping and trimming my cuticles, which genuinely HURT at times! There was two separate times where she trimmed too close to the skin around my nails, and one of them I noticed actually started to bleed a little bit. I wanted to give her the benefit of the doubt in case it was just one bad portion of the service, so I didn’t say anything — but I wish I had. You could tell Alyssa was a bit lazy. She rushed through the shaping and filing of my feet so the massage lasted a bit longer because of that, but I honestly would prefer her to spend more time on the focal point of the service I paid for. I was hoping she would remove all of the dead skin on my feet, which is one thing about the pedicure I was genuinely looking forward to, and she didn’t. Another disappointment. When it came to the paraffin wax, one of the bags of wax was WAY hotter than the other, and it was unpleasant. While she let my feet soak in the wax, she was cleaning and clanking items around. For a something thats supposed to be relaxing, it was off-​putting. The other aestheticians did not do any loud cleaning and were much more considerate of volume in the room. The rest of the service continued to disappoint. She used way too much powder to rub on the bottom of my feet after the wax, and there was still lotion, oil, and powder stuck to her hands — and it was obvious. After she applied the polish, she proceeded to spill the «fast drying» polish liquid ALL over my toes and shoes, so my feet were literally sliding around in my sandals as I was walking out, which defeated the purpose of the powder to begin with! She finished at least 5 – 10 minutes earlier than my mother’s aesthetician. By the time I got home, it was clear that the service I received did NOT live up to the price or expectation. There was still flakes of wax stuck to my ankles, the polish she applied is streaky, uneven, and she actually missed several spots on my smaller toes closest to my cuticles. There is not a single toe on my feet that is symmetrical to another in shape or colour. I also asked her to apply a third layer of polish as I noticed the first two were so streaky, and it honestly made it look worse. When I took my shoes off at home, they were covered in baby powder and the «fast drying» liquid. Pleasant.

Nice environment around the spa area. The lounge was a nice touch. However, my boyfriend and I thought it was an overpriced pedicure after we compared our experience with other pedicures we have received. We enjoy one a month together for reference. As you sit in the spa chair, you can hear the noise around you, people coming in for yoga. Also they charge a bottle fee, meaning if you bring in a bottle you have to pay, whereas other spas don’t.

Great place a little pricey for drop in yoga. I do enjoy having having the cold cloth at the end of the session.

Everything about this place is amazing!!! It’s my main studio to practice yoga. Best teachers, good variety of classes, and nice schedule that works for every one. And it’s clean!!!
Bliss is also my favorite spa in Edmonton. It truly is «bliss».i always try to go early so I can lounge in one of their robes and enjoy some tea and read magazines on one of the iPad’s provides.
Absolutely love this place!!!

I went to Bliss last night with a friend to try out the peaceful restoration yoga class.
I was immediately impressed with the appearance of this business. It is very classy, and have very friendly and informative staff. The drop in for a class is $ 20, even with your own supplies, but I soon understood why. The change rooms are lovely– with free lockers, private showers with complimentary high-​quality products and all the necessary toiletries around the sink area. The entire facility was noticeably clean, and has special touches such as complimentary tea, a little snack café, comfortable seating and plenty of space for cleaning mats.
The studio itself was very, very small. The design was lovely– with a giant glowing mural that changed colors on one wall, and a plethora of yoga props and tools available. Unfortunately there was not much space in between each participant, which made me a little uncomfortable, but I hear that Bliss also has much larger studios.
The peaceful restoration class is aptly named. We moved through a variety of resting poses to stretch out the body and induce deep relaxation. There were one or two positions I needed to modify because I found them extremely painful, but the instructor was attentive to this and was very helpful in finding a suitable modification. I did find it a bit hard to relax, however, as the instructor had a bit of a sharp voice and had a commentary for the whole class, so I wasn’t able to get to the same level of relaxation I usually do.
I did a little tour of the facility afterwards and saw the spa side, and was quite impressed. I would be interested to see what their spa services are like, as this side looks very luxurious and features an enormous steam-​room of some sort that looked very lovely.
Worth the time, if you don’t mind paying a little extra for the bells and whistles!

I really do love it here! I have been coming now once every few months for a facial with Karissa as sadly the lady I used to go to no longer works here. Regardless Karissa is awesome! She thinks of everything in terms of what I would need for my facial. I usually get the customized rebalancing facial so she can evaluate and see what is best for me and my skin. She doesn’t push products so that is nice. If you do ask for recommendations than she will often provide suggestions and write them down for you.
Overall I really like the relaxing atmosphere that they have here. I must also point out that your facial takes place in a private room! I know this sounds trivial but I have been to places where it is not private but a shared space. Certainly not relaxing! I also feel pretty certain that all their tools are sanitized properly. There are also hot
towels that are used throughout the facial. Oh and did I mention that not only do you get a facial but also a uppers back, arms & leg massage along with the facial!
Check them out of you live in the south side or head down south to get a relaxing facial!

Bliss has become my go-​to for massage treatments! I’ve never been for Yoga or anything else so I can’t comment on those…
Every time I get a massage I really do walk out feeling so much more relaxed.
They have lockers with passcodes (so you don’t need a lock) and robes… then they lead you to a relaxation area with infused water and tea and iPads to play with while you wait in cozy lounge chairs…
Then your massage therapist will come grab you. You get to choose which scent you would like the oil (I love Lavender and the Orange Blossom) to be, followed by the best massage of your life! I love when, after massaging your back, then put a warm towel over the area and do your legs. The warm towel feels absolutely amazing.
When they’re done, your massage therapist will leave you to put your robe back on, while grabbing you a glass of water (do yourself a favour and DRINK IT) and a bag of epsom salt to take home.
There is a steam room you can use afterwards but I never use it… I always go back to the change room, drink my water, and leave.
The only (somewhat big) drawback is that it’s quite pricey… even compared to other similar places (it’s around $ 30 – 40 more expensive than other similar places for a 60 min massage). I go back because I found a massage therapist I like and it’s covered by my benefits. If it wasn’t covered or whatever, I would probably work harder to find someplace cheaper.

I’ve checked in after driving home, not having been able to get into a class… so not blissed, quite choked actually. Cannot fault the service although the receptionist couldn’t assist me. She was very busy on the phone and didn’t interact with me.
Lots of folks in back of reception, but I finally peeked behind a curtain to get assistance, hoping to make it into a yoga class I’d booked a week ago. Drove through hell (construction) to get here, which took an unbelievable 47 minutes from downtown. I left at 6 to find this place after checking maps, (no worries, only 25 minutes away-​haha).
They are right, it’s no piece of cake to find, which when I booked they did tell me. Four minutes away and just under the wire to make the class and my new sucky IPhone crapped out on me. Hate Apple and detest construction at the moment.
I won’t be going back to Bliss simply because I burned more gas and put on way too many miles to not be able to go in because, yes, of course, I am late. I do understand. It is not proper etiquette to enter after a class has begun. It just wasn’t an auspicious intro. as these were things I SAID in my head, not explained to me.
The girl did ask if I «wanted to book another class»…I attempted calm, said «no», spun on my heel and walked out before I freaked. God I could have used that class, I NEEDED that !?#*! class… oh my.
Is this a «fair» review? It’s based solely on my entrance and the speed with which I was served. Not stellar or friendly from reception, I had to poke my nose into another room to get someone’s attention. When reception is busy it’s good to have backup. The girl who did help was sweet, just not too in tune with my mood or desperation, so not savvy customer service wise.
For folks out in these boonies, enjoy. It has other lovely reviews for certain services. I doubt I will be back because it isn’t convenient for me at all, just part of my Yegfit pass… another story for another time.

Bliss yoga spa is clean, classy and quiet. However, I tried the facial fillers with Dr Marcia and the result was not pleasing at all when compared to the 1800 $ I paid for it. The service was not nearly delivered as advertised.

Will surpass your expectations as a yoga studio or spa. I had a massage from Bliss and by far that remained the best massage I ever had. As for yoga, I tried Moksha and Yogalife as well. The environment, the instructors, the variety and availability of classes all exceed those of the bigger yoga studios. It really lives up to it’s name. Highly recommended.

I have been going to bliss since its preopening. It’s a beautiful clean studio. Lots of attention to detail, everything you need to shower after class or service. Cold lemon grass towel for eyes after class is so perfect. They give you a comfortable amount of room to practice. Unlike a lot of hot studios where they put as many people as possible in and then end up touching sweaty strangers. The light up paintings on the wall are beautiful and very zen. The services at the spa are great as well but $$$$ so as much as I would like to go every week that has to be stretched out. Wish the ladies change-​room/​shower area was bigger, after a full class it’s very tight in there and unless you run there is usually a line for a shower. Lots of very fun loving staff! Laura is my favorite, so happy and caring. Bavnah is my favorite yoga teacher, and if you want a great massage Josefina is wonderful

BEWARE the class expiry date! I would give a higher star rating if not for some of the arrogance from management and the expiry date on class passes. I go to multiple facilities, it never occurred to me I had to hurry and use my 30 classes up within a year. I am a mother, I work a lot and travel every 4 – 6 weeks out of town. So now I pay $ 21 every month to extend the «life» of the classes I already paid for. It’s unfortunate, but I will choose to go to Moksha where they value my business when I finally use up my classes. Moksha class passes expire 365 months from the date of purchase.

Bliss YogaSpa, where have you been all my life?
I signed up for the 2 week all you can go pass (1 class a day for 2 weeks $ 50) and walked in today with high hopes and a new yoga mat.
Walking in I was greeted by a friendly receptionist who let me know all about their programs, and gave me a tour of the space.
To be honest since it was first thing in the morning, I really wasn’t paying attention. I did hear, sign up for classes online, which was great, because I live and love online.
The men’s change room is pleasant and has 3 full showers as well as free digital lockers. They’re also supplied with Aveda skin care, and shower products.
I got changed into my lululemon shorts, debated a tank top, and with my brand new yoga mat headed into the Lotus room (heated yoga) for their morning Blissful «Glow» Flow.
The instructor April, was professional and helpful all the way through, which was great for a Yoga noob like me. There are 31 spots in the class, all of them except for 1 was taken, so I would definitely recommend pre-​booking if there is a particular class you want.
Out of the 30 people people there I was the only guy, but there were different levels of physical fitness in the room. I saw some people pull off some crazy poses, while I, myself did the baby versions of them. The room was kept at pleasant heat, and we had 3 water breaks. TIP: BRING A LOT OF WATER. I brought my normal water bottle and went through it, and luckily my workout buddy lent me some of her second bottle.
I recommend bringing a small hand towel for wiping your soaking face during practice, a bandanna and two towels. Here’s a quick question.
As a person who spends a lot of time in the weight room, here’s what I would say. Yoga was a great addition, it allowed you to add an endurance element to your weight training, and the stretches will add flexibility. I felt my core getting hit, and lots of my supporting muscles.
(If you’re going to use this as a workout out, I’d replace a full body day or a cardio day)
At the end of the class I was drenched in sweat and was loving my fresh cold lemon grass scented hand towel that they gave my squishy stretched out self as I lay on the mat.
The showers are great, with 3 full showers I got ready for work, and looked perfectly professional with no problems. It was odd though that they had such an elaborate set up in the locker room but no towels.
Ample parking around, a great experience and a complimentary tea bar makes this a Blissful Experience worth doing again.
Pros:
Great facility
Fantastic instructor
Ample free parking, and tea bar
Cons
The most expensive yoga studio in my yoga tour

I’ve been here on two occasions to enjoy a couples massage with my hubby. The facilities are very nice and were quite impressive. The changerooms were clean and comfortable, the showers nice and hot, and the shampoo, conditioner (both Aveda) and shower gel products were of excellent quality and smelled amazing (Comfort Zone Aroma Soul). There’s a little lounge/​waiting area for you to sit before and after your appointments. The chairs are comfy and along with some teas and light refreshments, there are iPads available for you to use. Fancy!
The massages were very nice and relaxing. The massage beds are very comfortable and the sheets are more nice and soft than the ones I use at home! It’s incredibly cozy when they put a luxurious sherpa lined blanket over you (okay, you can get it at Costco, but the silky soft feeling feels soooo luxe!!). You get a nice choice of aromatherapy oils to choose from for your massage. The one slight complaint I have is the music they play while you’re in the treatment rooms. They remind me a lot of that cheesy background music you hear from those 90’s tv soap operas. I’m not a huge fan. Just by doing a quick Google search for relaxing zen and meditation music, I know there are way better options out there. Other than this, both of my experiences at Bliss were wonderful. After your massage treatment, you’re given a little package of epsom salts to take home and a glass of water to hydrate while you sit in their little caldarium, a warm and peaceful place to rest after your massage.
Pricing is what you would expect for higher end spa facilities, but massage services are completed by registered massage therapists which means they’re covered by your extended health! I don’t get my massages done here on a regular basis but it’s excellent knowing most of your visit can be reimbursed. An indulgent treat but worth it!

Oh Bliss… you really know how to treat your customers.
After having a poor experience I was contacted by the owner, Dorothy, who put a complimentary lash lift on my account, without me having to ask, so they could have me in to rectify the service.
Karissa, who is the lead aesthetician and laser tech at Bliss, was lovely. She was very professional and talked me through each step. In addition, she guaranteed her work so that if I had any concerns I could connect with her or Dorothy directly.
Other spas/​yoga studios could take a page out of Bliss’ book. Thanks for showing that you truly care about your customers.

My wife took me here on my birthday to enjoy a couples massage. Extremely posh facilities from the moment you step through the doors. We arrived early which gave us plenty of time to use the change rooms and then relax in their lounge. The change room is one of the nicest facilities I’ve used. The lounge includes water/​tea and some fruit if you like. They even have iPads for you to use but I’m sure most would prefer to just use their own devices. The massage therapist who worked on me used just the right amount of pressure. For the rest of the day my muscles were loose and relaxed. We went on a Monday which wasn’t too busy but I hear the weekends can be busy so book in advance. Their prices are more expensive than the norm so I won’t be here on the regular but it’s nice for a special occasion. I’m just grateful our benefits are able to cover most of it.

I really love this place, for both the yoga studio and the SPA.
On the yoga side, I will never go anywhere else again. I LOVE how clean, and soothing the environment is. I don’t think I can fully explain how this place makes me feel when I go there. It’s my retreat, and being there just makes me feel happy. I’m not very good at yoga, but I’m sure trying! They offer beginner classes and the instructor will go around and help you with your positions, as opposed to just staying at the front of the room and demonstrating. They have a strict no latecomers policy, and although I have fallen victim to it a few times I really do appreciate it when I’m there on time and ready to go. You don’t have to worry about getting all relaxed and in the zone just to have a late comer ruin your zen. They offer so many classes all throughout the day, and the large majority of them are drop in. This is so convenient for me because I work shift work and am on a constantly changing schedule. I’ve been to other hot yoga places before, and they grossed me out. All of the them smelled so bad I swore off hot yoga forever, but thank god I mixed up the classes one day and ended up in a «glow» class! No smelly rooms here.
The SPA is what it should be, an indulgent experience. I do agree with others who say that it’s a bit on the expensive side, but you get what you pay for. So far I’ve experienced the pedicures, massages, facials and waxing, and I can say that I have never left feeling disappointed. I really look forward to my appointments here.

After moving to Edmonton from Vancouver, I was scouring the city for a studio to replace my beloved YYoga, Vancouver’s première boutique yoga studio. Let’s just say after finding Bliss, I willingly drive across the city to attend their classes!
There is just something about the atmosphere and customer service that helps you relax on a new level. It’s awesome to have huge, clean changerooms and a tea lounge to relax in before and after class. While it’s a little pricier than your average studio, you truly get what you pay for here. It’s like going to the spa when you go for your yoga classes!
Save yourself some time and head over to Bliss to check out their variety of classes for different levels, heated and non-​heated. Enjoy!

I’ve been coming to Bliss since its first opened, and I have never wanted to go anywhere else since. This place is a destination for wellness and pampering.
The facility is well maintained and breathes luxury!
The staff of yoga instructors are probably some of the more experienced and certified I have come across in my journey as a yogi.
I have indulged in sport massages from their RMTs and I’ve been rejuvenated by their therapy!
Pedicures here are also second to none.
Love the fact that the staff will always remember their regulars by name!
Will be a customer here forever!

I have been going to Bliss since its opening a year ago. It is a nice, clean and welcoming facility. The instructors are knowledgable although, if you tend to prefer a specific instructor, you must always check the schedule as it changes frequently.
The hot yoga studio is a great size and the floor medallions prevent the crowding of mats experienced at many studios around the city. To finish your practice, chilled lemongrass towels are passed out to complete your Blissful experience! Highly recomended.