889 Yoga is the #1 top yoga studio in Toronto, ful...

889 Yoga is the #1 top yoga studio in Toronto, full stop. I am a spa and wellness travel writer and the Executive Travel Editor of JETSET Magazine. I joined the studio a few years ago, hungry for a complete philosophical shift. I attribute much of my emotional joy and professional success to the culture at 889 Yoga. 889 staff and teachers are its most meaningful asset, serving up a distinct brew of camaraderie and cheerleading. As the city s pre-eminent holistic lifestyle concept offering yoga and childbirth prep, 889 inspires a near evangelical following. A-Listers shooting projects in Toronto are drawn to the studio; I have practiced at 889 Yoga alongside such 889 luminaries as Claire Danes, Woody Harrelson, Rachel Weisz, Colin Farrell and Alison Pill. The studio attracts beloved yogi royalty from around the globe - Elena Brower, Seane Corn and Simon Park - for special engagements and workshops. Like all high-quality small-batch things, 889 Boutique offers wellness and fashion shopping of the highest order. Compliment healthy rituals - yoga, deep breathing, clean cosmetics, brown rice and kale - with lifestyle offerings from 889 Boutique. The focus on spirituality and mindfulness is a revelation for those burned out on gym culture and boot-camps. Co-founders Christine and Emily Russell have created a mindful ecosystem of support and healing, placing the Russell sisters at the forefront of Toronto s wellness entrepreneurs.