About Setu Yoga
The bridge between eastern wisdom and western science
The bridge between eastern wisdom and western science
Setu Yoga guides students on an engaging and liberating mental, physical, and spiritual, journey towards effortless effort. The Setu style is a unique blend of detailed anatomical knowledge combined with symbolic and spiritual sensitivity. We teach people from all walks of life how to activate the body and still the mind by awakening the intelligence throughout our selves.
Setu Yoga Studio is a community of lifelong learners who practice together in a welcoming, bright, modern space. To step into class at Setu is to begin a journey towards health and wellbeing at all levels of our selves. Benefits can be felt within one class and continue to grow the more one journeys on the path.
What our students say about Setu Yoga Studio
Naz Zamani
16:29 26 Jan 18
Mahyar is the best yoga instructor I have had in my life. Everyone in our class has been coming for years and years and they would agree on this. The only studio in Toronto (and Canada probably) that teaches you REAL yoga! It’s a must try to say the least.
Amanda Leung
17:01 09 Oct 17
For a wonderfully authentic yoga class try this amazing studio. Mahyar brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to helping students stretch and heal their bodies through asana practice. Interestingly, the Iyengar yoga style is not as well known in Canada as it is in other parts of the world. Try it a you will walk out of class feeling refreshed, renewed and with a better understanding of your body.
Rod Grierson
17:27 02 Aug 17
Studying under Mahyar at Setu Yoga is a true blessing. Her teaching has transformed my relationship to yoga. Mahyar works tirelessly with a devoted student base to help each student become a better person. Setu is one of Toronto's yoga gems.
Huronia Museum
01:31 09 May 17
This is a gem of a place in Toronto. I drive a long distance from my home at Georgian Bay to participate in yogic learning here. I am not new to Yoga.Yoga has been a lifelong and integral part of my heritage. Yet coming to, and studying with Mahyar, ( Director of Setu, she holds the senior most Iyengar certificate In Canada) has influenced every aspect of my life.All the teachers at this studio are very well trained and extremely dedicated. In addition there is a distinct sense of community and caring here.
Alireza Zamani
22:13 03 Mar 18
I have been practicing yoga with Mahyaar and all her highly trained teachers for over 6 years. Non of the other yoga classes I have been to have been as high quality as hers. I am so grateful to be a part of this unique community. Thank you Mahyaar joon for this gift.
Fariba Baghi
17:28 10 Mar 18
Mahyar is the only certified senior Iyengar yoga instructor in Canada. I’ve been doing yoga with Mahyar in the past 27 years. There’s never been a class that was repeated or taught exactly the same by her in the past 27 years. That’s how creative she is. Every class has its own focus. Teaching us not only the poses and asanas, but also the philosophy behind yoga, has tremendously changed me as a person for the better. Whenever I feel a little down, I go to Mahyar’s class as a therapy. It has been part of my routine every week. I 100% suggest her class to everybody. If I want to rate is not five star is more and more five star, because she is a grate artist and she knows the mathematics her both of her minds is on her control and she teach us how we control our mind every of class for me is like a one strong stories to my mind and sitting relaxed in my own life. Thanks so much Mahyar for being part of my life and even to my children. We are tanks full to find you to our life.Namaste
Naz Zamani
00:57 06 Mar 18
Mahyar is the best yoga instructor, in fact, the only Certified Senior Iyengar Yoga instructor in Canada. Everyone in our class has been coming for years and years and they would agree on this. The only studio in Toronto (and Canada probably) that teaches you REAL yoga! It’s a must try to say the least.
Skyelar M
15:35 03 May 17
Highly recommend this studio! I had an amazing one on one session with Mahyar last year. What a phenomenal woman!! Setu Yoga Studio is a peaceful, healing space. Look forward to returning for the Shoulder, Neck & Hips Yoga Workshop this weekend.
Kam E. Noury
01:44 08 May 19
Just an amazing spot in Toronto - will change your body but moreover changes your soul - magical
Mary Young
01:04 27 Apr 17
I've been studying with Mahyar for a number of years. She is truly an inspiration. Not only will you learn the "key" to the asana (pose), you will learn about yoga philosophy and a great deal of anatomy. Classes are infused with humour and compassion. This is the best place to practice yoga!
Eugene Wong
17:35 04 May 17
A small and modest cafe and yoga studio in Leslieville that may be easily passed over by pedestrians, but looks can be deceiving. The owner and head instructor of this studio is Mahyar Raz, the most advanced teacher of Iyengar Yoga in Canada, so it's a real blessing to be able to participate in her classes here in Toronto. I would highly recommend trying out her classes with an open mind. It is a great supplement to whatever other physical activities or types of yoga you may partake in.
Eugene Wong
02:34 14 Sep 17
A small and modest cafe and yoga studio in Leslieville that may be easily passed over by pedestrians, but looks can be deceiving. The owner and head instructor of this studio is Mahyar Raz, the most advanced teacher of Iyengar Yoga in Canada, so it's a real blessing to be able to participate in her classes here in Toronto. I would highly recommend trying out her classes with an open mind. It is a great supplement to whatever other physical activities or types of yoga you may partake in.
Yacine Ferguene
13:12 04 May 17
This Yoga studio is amazing and my instructor Olivera is very talented and will always listen to her students and make sure they are comfortable with what they are asked to do. She also has a very broad knowledge of Yoga and what impact it has on the muscles as well as the mind and body. I will always recommend this studio and Olivera as your instructor.
Olivera B
14:57 27 Apr 17
I love this studio! I always feel welcome and that I'm party of a genuine community. The teaching emphasizes doing the poses safely, with alignment of body and mind. Mahyar Raz along with the other teachers are amazing! I highly recommend this studio. Learn yoga in it's authentic eastern form!
Pavit Grewal
18:59 12 Jun 22
Very high quality yoga! Mahayar is highly skilled and since attending classes from 2017 as a complete novice, I've learnt so much about different poses and how yoga can improve the quality of your life. Every class is so different, one never gets bored as each class feels like a new adventure. Highly recommend this studio 🙂
Sakina P.
02:06 26 Aug 22
I have been new to this kind of yoga and it is extremely humbling. I cannot belief how hard it is, but I love Maria as a teacher. She is kind, patient and very sweet. I hope with time I will get better at it. Definitely worth a try.
Sakina P.
20:05 27 Aug 22
I have been new to this kind of yoga and it is extremely humbling. I cannot belief how hard it is, but I love Maria and Olga as my teachers. They are kind, patient and very sweet. I hope with time I will get better at it. Definitely worth a try.
Sakina P.
15:55 30 Aug 22
I have been new to this kind of yoga and it is extremely humbling. I cannot belief how hard it is, but I love Maria and Olga as my teachers. They are kind, patient and very sweet. I hope with time I will get better at it. Definitely worth a try.
Konstantin Pogodin
01:09 06 Sep 22
I was absolutely new to yoga and really enjoyed a beginner's class. I definitely recommend it.
Sakina P.
06:44 07 Nov 22
I have been new to this kind of yoga and it is extremely humbling. I cannot belief how hard it is, but I love Maria and Olga as my teachers. They are kind, patient and very sweet. I hope with time I will get better at it. Definitely worth a try.Nov. 7.Well it has been three months in and I have persisted with these classes with Maria and Olga. These are the beginner classes you see. I feel much calmer, I feel I am getting a bit better, but then doing anything hard is worth being persistent at. I love that even though you are in a class with four up to nine other people; it is really about you and focus on how you can be better. It is an hour and half of forgetting the rest of the world. When you focus on the poses, the world melts away and you leave your troubles and the world you live in behind. I love that. It is safe space. That is how I see it. It is still hard, but with this added benefit. Thank you Maria and Olga.
Sakina P.
21:05 28 Dec 22
August 2022I have been new to this kind of yoga and it is extremely humbling. I cannot belief how hard it is, but I love Maria and Olga as my teachers. They are kind, patient and very sweet. I hope with time I will get better at it. Definitely worth a try.Nov. 7.Well it has been three months in and I have persisted with these classes with Maria and Olga. These are the beginner classes you see. I feel much calmer, I feel I am getting a bit better, but then doing anything hard is worth being persistent at. I love that even though you are in a class with four up to nine other people; it is really about you and focus on how you can be better. It is an hour and half of forgetting the rest of the world. When you focus on the poses, the world melts away and you leave your troubles and the world you live in behind. I love that. It is safe space. That is how I see it. It is still hard, but with this added benefit. Thank you Maria and Olga.
Sakina P.
20:13 18 Feb 23
August 2022I have been new to this kind of yoga and it is extremely humbling. I cannot belief how hard it is, but I love Maria and Olga as my teachers. They are kind, patient and very sweet. I hope with time I will get better at it. Definitely worth a try.Nov. 7.Well it has been three months in and I have persisted with these classes with Maria and Olga. These are the beginner classes you see. I feel much calmer, I feel I am getting a bit better, but then doing anything hard is worth being persistent at. I love that even though you are in a class with four up to nine other people; it is really about you and focus on how you can be better. It is an hour and half of forgetting the rest of the world. When you focus on the poses, the world melts away and you leave your troubles and the world you live in behind. I love that. It is safe space. That is how I see it. It is still hard, but with this added benefit. Thank you Maria and Olga.February 2023A huge milestone for me. First time ever I have done a headstand in my life. It was the most calming and energetic experience. I felt so good upside down I did not want to come down. I cannot I have been able to do it. YEAH.
Konstantin Pogodin
02:45 03 Mar 23
I was absolutely new to yoga and really enjoyed a beginner's class. I definitely recommend it.
Soodabeh SFathi
16:36 31 May 17
It’s a blessing to study yoga under the supervision of Mahyar Raz, the most advanced teacher of Iyengar Yoga in Canada. I can’t put it into words how grateful I am to be her student for the past 9 years. Every single class you have with her is a journey in to your body and mind. Every time you take a class you go more in depth and I can say it gradually improved all aspects of my life. Even during my pregnancy her knowledge and thoughtfulness were the most important factors which helped me have a most smooth and healthy pregnancy.Highly recommend Setu Yoga Studio.
Sakina P.
09:10 07 Mar 23
August 2022I have been new to this kind of yoga and it is extremely humbling. I cannot belief how hard it is, but I love Maria and Olga as my teachers. They are kind, patient and very sweet. I hope with time I will get better at it. Definitely worth a try.Nov. 7.Well it has been three months in and I have persisted with these classes with Maria and Olga. These are the beginner classes you see. I feel much calmer, I feel I am getting a bit better, but then doing anything hard is worth being persistent at. I love that even though you are in a class with four up to nine other people; it is really about you and focus on how you can be better. It is an hour and half of forgetting the rest of the world. When you focus on the poses, the world melts away and you leave your troubles and the world you live in behind. I love that. It is safe space. That is how I see it. It is still hard, but with this added benefit. Thank you Maria and Olga.February 2023A huge milestone for me. First time I have done a headstand in my life. It was the most calming and energetic experience. I felt so good upside down I did not want to come down. I cannot believe I have been able to do it. YEAH.
Sakina P.
21:24 11 Mar 23
August 2022I have been new to this kind of yoga and it is extremely humbling. I cannot belief how hard it is, but I love Maria and Olga as my teachers. They are kind, patient and very sweet. I hope with time I will get better at it. Definitely worth a try.Nov. 7.Well it has been three months in and I have persisted with these classes with Maria and Olga. These are the beginner classes you see. I feel much calmer, I feel I am getting a bit better, but then doing anything hard is worth being persistent at. I love that even though you are in a class with four up to nine other people; it is really about you and focus on how you can be better. It is an hour and half of forgetting the rest of the world. When you focus on the poses, the world melts away and you leave your troubles and the world you live in behind. I love that. It is safe space. That is how I see it. It is still hard, but with this added benefit. Thank you Maria and Olga.February 2023A huge milestone for me. First time I have done a headstand in my life. It was the most calming and energetic experience. I felt so good upside down I did not want to come down. I cannot believe I have been able to do it. YEAH.March 2023Here is me again on my yoga journey.Today is a hard class for me, but I now realise I do not need to do it perfectly, I just have to try. Things will come with time, practice and patience. Today, one of the students was having an issue and Mahyar came into our class to help this student. I love that. It was how she loves and cares for her students on their journey. That is what life is all about. We all are on a journey and some of us help those of us get there. I love that.
Sakina P.
22:47 13 May 23
August 2022I have been new to this kind of yoga and it is extremely humbling. I cannot belief how hard it is, but I love Maria and Olga as my teachers. They are kind, patient and very sweet. I hope with time I will get better at it. Definitely worth a try.Nov. 7.Well it has been three months in and I have persisted with these classes with Maria and Olga. These are the beginner classes you see. I feel much calmer, I feel I am getting a bit better, but then doing anything hard is worth being persistent at. I love that even though you are in a class with four up to nine other people; it is really about you and focus on how you can be better. It is an hour and half of forgetting the rest of the world. When you focus on the poses, the world melts away and you leave your troubles and the world you live in behind. I love that. It is safe space. That is how I see it. It is still hard, but with this added benefit. Thank you Maria and Olga.February 2023A huge milestone for me. First time I have done a headstand in my life. It was the most calming and energetic experience. I felt so good upside down I did not want to come down. I cannot believe I have been able to do it. YEAH.March 2023Here is me again on my yoga journey.Today is a hard class for me, but I now realise I do not need to do it perfectly, I just have to try. Things will come with time, practice and patience. Today, one of the students was having an issue and Mahyar came into our class to help this student. I love that. It was how she loves and cares for her students on their journey. That is what life is all about. We all are on a journey and some of us help those of us get there. I love that.
Sakina P.
22:54 22 May 23
August 2022I have been new to this kind of yoga and it is extremely humbling. I cannot belief how hard it is, but I love Maria and Olga as my teachers. They are kind, patient and very sweet. I hope with time I will get better at it. Definitely worth a try.Nov. 7.Well, it has been three months in, and I have persisted with these classes with Maria and Olga. These are the beginner classes you see. I feel much calmer, I feel I am getting a bit better, but then doing anything hard is worth being persistent at. I love that even though you are in a class with four up to nine other people; it is really about you and focus on how you can be better. It is an hour and a half of forgetting the rest of the world. When you focus on the poses, the world melts away and you leave your troubles and the world you live in behind. I love that. It is safe space. That is how I see it. It is still hard, but with this added benefit. Thank you, Maria and Olga.February 2023It is a huge milestone for me. First time I have done a headstand in my life. It was the most calming and energetic experience. I felt so good upside down I did not want to come down. I cannot believe I have been able to do it. YEAH.March 2023Here is me again on my yoga journey.Today is a hard class for me, but I now realise I do not need to do it perfectly, I just have to try. Things will come with time, practice and patience. Today, one of the students was having an issue and Mahyar came into our class to help this student. I love that. It was how she loves and cares for her students on their journey. That is what life is all about. We all are on a journey and some of us help those of us get there. I love that.May 2023In May, I started to ride my bike to work every day. It was 10 km each way. I thought I was going to be sore and have muscle aches and pains from riding, like I have in the past every year. Guess what. The funny thing is no pain, just saddle sore. Then, in that week. I went to Yoga on Thursday, and on Friday morning, I awoke sore. Kind of funny, but it appears Yoga has prepared my body for cycling. Even though I find Yoga hard and I am new to it. This is one of the defining benefits to Olga and Maria's teaching me yoga. On my yoga journey, I highly recommend that everyone try it out. I have more energy, I enjoy the community of people in the Setu yoga studio. We are all there to be better in life, health, love, compassion and learning to be humble. As Yoga is extremely humbling. ✨️
Shokoufe Koleini
04:34 08 Nov 23
Setu yoga is an amazing place to do yoga, having the opportunity to practice yoga under the guidance of Mahyar Raz who is the only one who has the most advanced Iyengar certificate in Canada, is a real privilege that shouldn't be missed, if you try it only once you could never lose it.