Comparison: Yoga+ BGC vs Ortigas

I started yoga less than 2 months ago and I am already beginning to notice its benefits. I only attend at most 3x a week (usually MWF at lunch time) due to my limited schedule. Though I did not lose much pound, I noticed that my tummy got a bit smaller and I can now wear again most of the clothes that I no longer wear before. So yesterday, even though I prefer staying at home on weekends,  I decided to try the BGC (Bonifacio Global City, Taguig) Studio of Yoga+ since they are much nearer to my home and it is much more convenient to go there on weekends. Since it was my first time to go there, I can't help but compare their BGC studio against the Strata 100 Bldg. (Ortigas) branch.

Reception Area: I'm not sure if it's just because it's a Sunday when I tried the BGC studio but I felt that the reception area in Ortigas is much warmer and cozier compared to theirs. Or maybe because the receptionists in Ortigas are more approachable and accomodating (but then again, maybe it's a Sunday and as we all know, nobody really wants to work on a weekend especially on a Sunday). I also love that in Ortigas, they have a nice lounge where you can sit on while waiting for your class or where you can hang out to pass the time.

Locker:  In Ortigas, upon checking-in, they would issue a key to your locker where you can safely place your personal things during yoga classes. In BGC, they do have locker rooms but I am not aware that you have to bring your own padlocks (so sorry for my ignorance). Good thing I don't usually bring my wallet whenever I go to gyms/studios. I only bring my spare clothes plus around P200 pocket money so I won't have to worry of my stuff getting stolen.

Towel: While they both offer free towels for you to use during the class, in Ortigas, they issue 2 towels while in BGC, they only provide 1 so if you want to have an extra towel, they would ask for a P100 deposit that you can refund upon returning the towel. I also noticed that some of the towels they issue in BGC are quite old and worn.

Yoga Room: The one in BGC is much bigger so they can accomodate more students as compared to their Ortigas branch. They also have a nicer view.

Dressing/Shower Room: I think BGC has a bigger dressing and shower room since they have more stalls compared to Ortigas but the one in Ortigas looks more spacious maybe because it is more well-lighted.

Schedule of Classes: BGC offers more classes compared to Ortigas (ie, they have lunch break schedules everyday compared to MWF only in Ortigas, also they have 630-8am classes everyday which is more convenient for those who prefer to do yoga before going to work).

reception area @yoga+ bgc (photo courtesy of yogaplus.ph)

locker room @yoga+ bgc (photo courtesy of yogaplus.ph)

this is where i left my stuff (no locks but good thing they have security cameras installed)