Love the classes, teachers and the studio. Very convenient on 6th Avenue. There are two studios where they offer different class types all day long. Always a great workout! read more

I attended a heated sculpt class at this adorable yoga studio. They offer a variety of heated classes, held in a large, mirrored space that has amazing natural light from the windows. Mats can be rented if you don't bring your own and the studio has small weights, cork blocks and some other items you might need for your practice. My instructor was super sweet and the class was challenging but really fun. I'd love to return! read more

Fyra Yoga - Yoga Near Me - New York, New York

"Pretentious yoga" This studio straddles the line between Greenwich Village and the West Village, however it's all West Village in here. While I'm not saying the staff isn't pleasant, there is an underlying 'tude flowing through the staff and yogis. Humble is not a thing Pros * Very nice, well appointed dressing rooms * Two studios * Many available times * Hotter women than other studios Cons * Pricier than other studios * Expensive rentals * Room temperature varies a lot from class to class read more

Friendly. Clean. No trouble getting a spot. I've been going several days a week and it's made an improvement in my overall fitness and mood. All the instructors are great. Same goes for the front desk. My favorite yoga place in LA! read more

Do remember companies often pay for placement. Read the more neutral 0-3 star reviews when accessing this business. What quickly becomes tedious are the waitlists and charges. As others have indicated, you cannot build a rhythm or routine with the studio because your desired time will fill up. Likewise, if you are attempting to be flexible it then becomes a nuisance because you risk a charge for signing up. In regards to the terrible service. Yes, as reflected by others on Yelp the company has adopted a "volunteer program" which favors the privileged Manhattan bubble as those living in other Burroughs are working for "free Yoga" which is illegal and unfortunate as this is institutionalized racism. If you are in a morning class, you'll hear the disgruntled "staff" (volunteers) starting shifts and you'll have to wait and not eavesdrop for five minutes while signing up as they gossip about their boss. Likewise, if you're there at night they will be yelling at consumers to finish their showers quickly because they want to go home and aren't being paid enough to be there. MoDo Yoga needs to pay for their employees, not use "volunteers" who try to opt for Free Yoga which BTW is provided by the city and there are many spots which offer a more reliable and free alternative. What's really tragic is that these volunteer programs allow employers to evade healthcare; retirement, and human needs. It is not merely usurious; it is shameful, and it requires action. If you're on here to review consider also placing the same review as a complaint with Consumer Affairs at the DA's office by googling "Consumer Affairs, NYC." A form will pop right up which will be more effective than a Yelp review. Though I strongly encourage Yelp and any outward reporting. I'm equally concerned as consumers have been reporting defects which limit access for those with disabilities or children. To file an online claim one may Google "ADA New York File a Complaint" read more

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Updating to 4 stars since I tried a few additional classes since my first experience. The teachers were great and very nice--they taught very thorough, solid classes and I definitely felt it the next day. The atmosphere is nice, but impersonal. It's a large studio with branches all over North America: corporate for sure. But the classes are consistently good, and aside from my unpleasant first experience (I will not return to that teacher's class), the quality is high. read more

I've been practicing yoga for over 30 years, and Modo is my favorite studio with the best teaching staff I've experienced anywhere and friendly front desk staff as well. Both hatha and vinyasa classes are offered for beginners and more experienced practitioners and class times range from 6:30am till 8:30pm. The studio has a friendly vibe and the changing rooms are nice and clean. I'd highly recommend Modo for anyone who wants to do hot yoga. read more

Overall rating: 5/5 This was honestly such a nice experience. It was the most relaxed I was after a class! Ambience: Once you walk in, you are greeted by extremely nice workers! The walkway is extremely aesthetic where you have areas to hang your jackets, store your shoes, bathrooms, lockers, etc! There's an area where its filled with greenery where you can take pictures too. The class itself was decently sized and the windows were from the ceiling to the floor and I loved the natural light. Price: I went as a Tagalong for destressing as a nurse so it was free! I don't think the prices are too bad though if you were to pay for yourself. Service: Everyone was super helpful and friendly. I definitely recommend this place. I heard there were many locations throughout the U.S. which I find is a positive note :) I definitely will want to come back in the near future. read more

While I intended to search for a decent steam room in NYC, I instead discovered Modo Yoga in freezing snowy weather, a hot yoga studio where students practice in a heated room. What I really liked about this studio is that it is not only a studio where students practice yoga in a heated room, but there is also an incorporation of spirituality and safe space, which is something rare when it comes to hot yoga or classical yoga. There's this calming effect after the practice which is something that usually I feel after practicing kundalini. So far I have taken only two classes and I really liked Sasha's class... his class had me coming back for a double and considering about signing up for a month unlimited. Modo Yoga is located two doors down from Benefits, and you have to walk up the stairs because the elevator does not go to the second floor. The staff members are really nice and the mats, blankets, towels, and re-usable bottles are on-the-house for first time students, even if you come back for a double on the same day with a few hours gap. For a re-usable stainless steel bottle, you have to leave your ID at the front desk. They have filtered water to fill up your bottles... and hot tea too. After practice, the mats are to be wiped down by each individual students on the hanging rods. The changing rooms are equipped with lockers with built-in locks, two sinks, three toilets and four shower stalls. It is recommended to drink about two glasses of water 90 minutes prior to the practice and two glasses of water with lemon, sea salt, or an electrolyte replenisher after the practice. $40 for the first month unlimited and $115 afterwards. read more

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Would highly recommend this place for hot yoga! Super relaxing and meditative. The staff and instructors were just simply pleasant.

Before joining Modo NYC, I had decided that I was never gonna be a yoga enthusiast and i was never going to practice yoga again. I found yoga to be frustrating and frankly not a very good workout. Oh how the tides have changed. It's now been 7+ years since I first joined Modo NYC and I am proud to call myself yoga obsessed. I love this studio and all of it's staff so much. Even though I've moved to another neighborhood that's a little further away, I still make sure I fit modo yoga into my schedule at least x2-3 per wk. Its a no-frills studio, a little more granola than some modern studios, but the classes provide an amazing workout that never disappoints. It is my happy place. It is quite simply, the best hot yoga studio in Manhattan. I said what I said ‍ read more

I visited Modo Yoga this past weekend while visiting NYC with friends. We took the Freestyle Flow 75 with Valerie Verdier, which was amazing! From checking us in and explaining the studio (so kindly!), to her incredible talent teaching, supporting and demonstrating in class, Valerie was absolutely the BEST! My only regret is that I don't live in NYC to come back to Modo every day! One day...Fingers crossed! read more

Modo should just be called Modo not Modo Yoga. Modo is a well run exercise class based on some yoga postures. It is NOT yoga. People pop in to sweat and keep fit. If that's what you're looking for it's great for that. If you're looking to learn a real practice of yoga and meditation, seek out one of the true traditional practices with an experienced teacher - Hatha, Ashtanga, Iyengar, Kundalini etc. It's a shame how the term yoga gets used so loosely for an exercise class. Modo is big business similar to any other branded exercise venture. read more

After a week straight of yoga, I thought it was time I wrote a review. From the first day, Modo was on my A-list. I joined on the $40 unlimited month of yoga promo and arrived bright and early for the 6:30 AM class. Little did I know, I had signed up for Modo Flow, which is one of the more rigorous classes. Regardless, I braved through and that set the tone for the rest of my yoga affair. Expect a workout. Expect sweat. Lots of it. Puddles of it. Expect great, silky skin after flooding out your pours in hot sessions day to day. Every class is hot yoga with a twist. Each teacher has their own style and spin to it, which I appreciate. The facilities are well kept and they do a great job at removing that too familiar "hot yoga studio smell". Friendly, bubbly instructors are there to greet you as you walk in. A wall of greenery lines the tea and water station. Clean changing room and a sufficient number of showers--never a wait. All around great things from this studio. read more

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Sad to post this review because I LOVE Modo! I go in miami daily! I was visiting NYC and kept telling my friends all week I just wanted to get to Modo. I even booked my airb&b near the studio so I could be close by! To my disappointment, the front desk staff AND teacher (especially) were so completely rude. This location still requires a vaccine certification?! I haven't been asked for one even on airlines traveling internationally in over a year. Apparently it says it on their website but I did not see that when booking this class. Class was about to start and they would not let me in unless I showed it to them. I said this is f****ing ridiculous and the yoga teacher started a fight with me in the hallway around other students. YELLING at me barking back it was intense and insane. I finally found my vaccine card and they let me in but the entire experience was mortifying. The teacher came up to me before class started and I thought she was about to start up with me again! She said I was in the wrong spot but then corrected herself that I was fine. It was so intense I didn't want her to come near me! She had a mean look in her eyes! I left upset. The teachers name was ZOE by the way. read more

Favorite spot in the city for hot yoga! Get there early so you can save a spot since it can get pretty crowded. As you can see in the other yelp reviews there's an unlimited special for the first month for $40, which is a great deal. I don't believe rentals are included though (mat, mat towel, shower towel $2 each, water bottle $1), so I recommend bringing your own supplies as this can add up. When you get into the studio, make sure you choose your spot and align your mat with the little L's marked on the floors. I would recommend the second row right by the poles so you have a little more space. It can definitely get crowded and there are some positions where you end up being on someone else's mat. Also, as a personal preference, I tend to try to be near women (sorry guys), as guys tend to get more sweaty and exude their own eau de parfum... The class itself is great. My favorite so far was with Lawrence. It was equally challenging and calming. You almost forget that the class is 90 minutes! The studio is clean and smells decent for a hot yoga studio. The classes usually have a good mix of students of all levels. I've had a great experience so far. For classpassers: The spots can fill up for this studio. Reservations open 7 days in advance so plan accordingly! You will be provided with free rentals for the first time you reserve through classpass. P.S. Sniffing those yoga blocks is a bad idea. read more

Fyra Yoga - Rentals and drinks available. $2 for mat, mat towel, and shower towel each. $1 for a water bottle. - Yoga Near Me - New York, New York

Because I just hit my three year anniversary of practicing at Modo West Village, it's time for an updated review.. In almost a decade of practicing, I've never had a yoga studio that I loved so much. Even through years of teaching, I've never met kinder or better guides through my yoga journey. -If you've practiced Bikram and you love the heat but hate the rigidity, come to Modo. -If you want some healing postures and some guidance but not having to fit this perfect idea of how the posture 'should' look, come to Modo. -If you want a yoga home, a safe space filled with loving and joyous people, come to Modo. -If you want sweaty yoga but you can't afford to pay upwards of $200 a month, come to Modo ($115/mo). Teachers to look out for: Michael (check out his Yang Yin or Modo Flow) Sasha (check out his Modo) Siobhan (Freestyle Flow - killer core work, challenging flows) Chandler (Yang Yin. Her classes are challenging and thoughtful) Lawrence (Freestyle, Modo Flow, or Yang Ying - calm voice, hard work, always consistent) Kyle (Freestyle or Hot Yin- his yin classes are to die for, freestyles are wickedly good) Valerie (Modo Flow or Freestyle- such passion in her flows and the words just sound SO much cooler in a Haitian accent! :P) Guillaume (one of the studio owners, Freestyle Flow- so challenging, so divine!). Also Maddy, Katrina, Josh, Zoe....the list could go on & on. The studio assistants at the front desk are so kind and such welcoming people. Do note that Modo has a policy that if you show up as class is starting, you won't be let in. Coming in after the teacher has gone in disturbs the quiet calm of the room and it throws the students off. There are also no cell phones in the room and no leaving early. Yes, this is NYC and some studios allow that kind of stuff but at Modo, they encourage us to have respect for our fellow New Yorkers and yogis. We're all just trying to find some zen in this madhouse of a city. Their facilities are great and although they've upgraded over the time I've been practicing, the bathrooms still aren't as quite as perfect as Williamsburg. The floors in both studios have been upgraded recently and they're so lovely and perfect for practicing. Filtered water is available to fill up your bottles from home and there's juice and tea you can purchase, too. Mat, towel(s), and water bottle rentals are available and cheap. Seriously, for $40 bucks for the first month, there are no excuses *not* to come. read more

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I've had such wonderful, heartfelt yoga practices here.. I started doing Modo 2-3 years ago.. (I had no prior experience with yoga) Over time I've become more advanced and picked up quickly on the poses and really applied all my energy into my practices. Katrine is my top favorite teacher as well as Sasha. Katrine's words are so powerful and infused with such love during her classes, she has challenged me in many great ways. I feel empowered and she brings out my inner goddess.. I've even cried in one of my classes at the very end of my shavasana. She is an inspiration.. Sending big love and thanks to her. I encourage anyone who is new to yoga, to jump right in.. this is a place where you will always feel warm and welcomed. Yummy tea, kind staff. Love my new hydro flask too that they sell which is sold out everywhere ! I heart modo :) read more

Bought the month unlimited this morning-and I think I'm gonna come back after work tonight. It felt so good to be back in the hot room. The teacher kept class simple, which was a welcome re-introduction to hot class. Also good for gently waking up. I love that the studio is green, and encourages those small changes that make a difference to the planet! They have workshops that look really great, and I definitely want to check one out soon-like opening hamstrings, and 108. I am probably going to be really sore tomorrow, but I'm happy to have my own personal summer as the days get shorter and colder. read more

The instructors are great; but some selfish yogi did not wipe their sweat off the floor, made me slip and fall. Big bruise on my elbow and a whiplash on my neck. Instructor was very apologetic, but it's not her fault. The floor material is very slippery if wet! I won't be going back ever! read more

genuinely the worst yoga studio I've ever been to. they crank up the heat then pressure everyone into doing impossible poses that will eventually lead to ligamentous injuries and lawsuits (hello ACL tear) because there is zero instruction on how to do the poses correctly - I have watched horrified as beginners attempt to do various high level poses without assistance, often hurting themselves in the process. the front desk is also unbelievably rude and unwelcoming - it's almost like they're trying to go out of business. They oversell the studios to maximize income so if you try to do even the most basic asana like raising your right leg in downward dog, you will kick someone else in the face. the room is also excessively hot (hotter than usual for hot yoga) due to lack of ventilation. everything is about prioritizing maximizing revenue by getting the max number of bodies in the door in any given class with zero care or concern about customer experience. I'm also pretty sure I found black mold growing on one of their disgusting five year old ready to retire cork blocks. AVOID AT ALL COSTS read more

Yoga PassBook brought me here and once again, I am so glad I have found yet another 5 star studio. I love that the PassBook brings me new locations. A new found experience with new found awakening. They have a bit of a strange way to sign up for classes. I mean you can sign-up online but then a wait list develops very quickly. The thing is, it is probably a 50% no show rate with those that sign up. So, I am standing in the studio, not sure if I will get in. But then the gods above gave Mercy to my tired, and exhausted brain. The receptionist announces that I have a spot (I was #9 on wait list). Sweet, now I feel better already. Andy (I think that is his name), was so nice to me. Maybe he could tell I needed a pick me up or could tell I had a day, he just lifted my spirit and mood. The yoga room is small, but it works. I like that yoga studios have mirrors, that way you always have your teacher staring right back at you. You are you own best teacher, now and always. I signed up for a 60 minute hot class, and although, it was warm and the yoga gets flowing, it did not wipe me out. I probably could have gone another hour and be fine. The room wasn't tortuously warm, just warm enough to get your sweat on and feel totally lubricated. I got a great workout and the teacher even sang a bit at the end of class and it almost made me cry. Tons of emotions bottled up and it all wanted to come out. Thank you for making my night, Andy. Changing rooms were decent. Showers weren't working great and I couldn't get the soap dispenser to dispense for the life of me. Oh well, first world problems. Blow dryers and curling irons available for your use. They rent yoga mats and towels, but they didn't charge me for any of it. I will definitely be back to this studio, and they have a $40 intro month for newbies (excellent deal), so give it a try and get your yoga groove on! read more

One if the best places for hot yoga. I have tried quite a few and this is far one of the best studios. They have an amazing $50 unlimited intro month which can't be beat by any studio period. Amazing teaches, great atmosphere, I have been hooked lol have been going here for almost a year. Highly recommend it read more

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Modo Yoga NY Manhattan West Village 2pm Tuesday 24th May 2016 Five Stars I am usually not down for the Hippie-Dippy things in life but I really enjoyed my experience at Modo Yoga. This second floor yoga studio in the West Village provided a wonderful respite from the the hustle and bustle of the New York Streets. It was $10 for a drop-in fee and they provided free towels and mats for your first session. They had nice cold water and Tea. The changing room had plenty of digital lock lockers, four showers, a sink, and a nice bathroom. They have two studios: Studio A is a much larger room that probably can fit 40-50 people and Studio B is much smaller. There were only 8 people in the studio. I wasn't worst person which was always a plus. The Temperature of the room was warm but not suffocating. The teacher was great but didn't demonstrate as much as other places. We held the poses for a medium amount of time. It was a good stretch and a good sweat. read more

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I am beyond impressed with this studio. My boyfriend got me the one month deal for $40 and I've been going everyday. The staff are the most accommodating beings I have met. After rushing from work with roughly 10 minutes to change they were super friendly, calming and above all helpful. The facilities (woman's locker room) is what I hope my future bathroom looks like. If I were a homeless person I'd come into Moksha to shower everyday. No worries, Moksha, I won't direct any transients to your showers... THEY HAVE ADJUSTABLE shower heads... with features like, "massage" and other ones I can't even think of because I'm still stuck on the fact there's a massage feature. THE ONLY... I repeat only... problem with the shower situation is the place where you have to hang your towel. It's across from the shower. Where you are greeted by up to 10+ yogis waiting for the showers (there's 4). I am kind of a prude and even though it's a couple seconds of nudity I still want my private parts... mmm private? There's no escape from showing full frontal. If the towel hooks were placed between each wall of the showers so I could just grab my towel and wrap myself in it in the privacy of my stall that'd make me so much happier. MOKSHA - seriously consider this for your guests! The instructors are amazing, being a registered yoga instructor myself I find myself being very critical of other teachers proses - but they all are consistent. They all have beautiful narratives and are great guides for beginning yogis to advanced. TIPS: - Each item (yoga mat, yoga rag, shower towel) are $2 each to rent. I highly suggest bringing all of these things on your OWN cause 6/day or every time you attend adds up pretty quickly. - Get there 10-15 minutes early to secure a locker and a spot. - They have blow dryers - Bring an extra set of clothes to change out of - you will be sweaty. I love you Moksha. Thank you for being my saving grace of a studio. YOU ROCK. read more

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Why is Modo better than your average yoga studio in NYC? Great energy right when you walk in! 1) Grab some hot tea to warm yourself after you hang and take off your shoes. 2) Filter water!!! 3) Fully stocked showers including: body wash, shampoo and conditioner. 4) Great locker system with lock codes so don't worry if you forgot yours. 5) Some teachers serenade you at the end during savasana! Same moksha feel but with its own character. Can't wait for the one in Brooklyn to open!!! read more

Fyra Yoga - Yoga Near Me - New York, New York

I tried the 30day unlimited plan. It is ending soon. I come all the way from Brooklyn to take classes here. I found the place based on other Yelp reviews. So far not disappointed. I am not a Yoga "guru" by any means so I can comment too much on the details of how classes are taught. Teachers are friendly. They offer variety of classes through the day. When I attend, I usually do so on days when I don't work so its good to have options besides very early or late day (schedule accommodating 9-5pm folks). So I have never attended a crowded class because I try not to book myself into, and I usually attend mid mornings. Only thing is that shoes are off at the door but I hope the hall floor is mopped frequently because I always get the sense that i am walking on dirty floor. Especially after a class and everybody's sweat is on the hallway floors and I am trying to dodge sweaty foot prints and sweat drops on the floor. So ewwww. Wish they had "indoor" footwear. read more

I had a one month unlimited pass for this yoga studio and I loved it. The classes are mostly hot vinyasa (which i loved). The facility is pretty clean they clean up the room after every class . The locker rooms are clean with 4 showers and has bodywash, shampoo and conditioners. I would definitely love to go back there to practice! read more

I've got one week left on my intro month ($40 unlimited classes) and I cannot get enough of Modo Yoga! The studio is in a great location - a nice walk from my office in Chelsea and right near the 9th Street Path to get home. The space itself is a lovely escape from the city bustle - both rooms have tons of beautiful light if you practice during the day. The locker rooms are spacious and clean - I had zero wait for a shower after class; however, a line had formed by the time I got out. They have a great rental service for mats, towels, etc. if you don't want to lug everything around the city before and after class. I also love the complimentary water and tea!! The staff here is truly awesome - everyone has been very warm, welcoming and friendly. This vibe resonates throughout the entire studio, from the teachers to the students I've practiced with. I absolutely love it! I tend to prefer the Freestyle Flow Music classes, especially with Lawrence, but every other class and teacher I've had has been wonderful. I enjoy that the classes are mixed level - it's always fun to practice with a diverse group surrounded by amazing energy. read more

By far one of my absolute favorite Yoga studios of all time. The teachers are wonderful. The classes are deliciousely hot, push you at your edge, but also respect your pace. Attentive, homey, sacred. Sweetest little nook. It's been a week since I completed my 30 days there, and I miss this studio dearly! I may just have to continue a membership here! read more

This is my favorite hot yoga studio. I am happy that they updated their lockers. The staff are always so kind. Yogi vibe! The space is very clean. Everyone is welcoming. I like the vibe. The free tea is great. read more

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My second home in the city , badass teachers below: Freestyles ( hardcore flows) Lindsey , chelsea , Tara , Lawrence , Val Modo ( Hatha like class ) Josh, Jase, Molly, Michael, Lauren and Erin Yin ( restorative, relaxing classes) Erin, Kyle, Lawrence Frantz is also one of my favorite teachers, he is incredible inspiring and a beautiful, gentle soul. He teaches a yang yin class ( half active, half restorative) on a Sunday evening that is the perfect class before bed and to prepare for a busy Monday read more

I've been coming here since 2014 and still love Modo Yoga! The teachers and studio staff are amazing and kind. The classes do get full at peak hours (before and after work) but are worth it. I highly suggest arriving here 10-15 minutes early, so you can find a nice spot, settle in, be present, and definitely feel better about your practice for not being rushed. read more

I have been going to yoga here first on class pass and then on an intro month ($40) since last year. I really like the workout. The West Village studio is a bit cramped and VERY busy. It reminds me of Yoga to the People. But the Williamsburg location is lovely. When I wanted to sign up for another unlimited I was excited to learn they offer students discounts. However they do not offer a student discount with rentals. Unlimited $115 Unlimited with Rentals $160 (pretty high if you ask me) Unlimited Student (rentals are not an option) $125 So really the "student discount" is not a discount. Ive emailed them to let them know about the inconsistent policy and am looking forward to seeing how they resolve the issue. *They responded and suggested I do the Energy Exchange where I work 4 hours a week for free unlimited monthly yoga. I dont have time to do that as I am a student and a teacher. Oh well. read more

Loved this hot yoga experience! It had been a while since I'd done hot yoga and the last time (also my first time) I went too deeply into a back bend and got a little dizzy and the instructor was so mean I didn't want to do it again! But, it's been years so I decided hell if I hate it again then I'll definitely stay away forever. I walked into the lobby and the receptionist and my teacher for the day, Jase, were so friendly and welcoming I immediately relaxed and knew I'd made the right decision. I had an amazing class, Jase was the right amount of encouraging and hands off (at least for me that day), and I found out that being in a super heated room not only helps relax your mind and clean your pores (oh the sweat -loved it) but also makes you more limber!! So I did my thing and had a great time and I'll definitely be back to this wonderful studio : ) Ps they have locker rooms and showers and anything you'd need for yoga or showering is available for rent or purchase in the lobby-woot! read more

First off: I've never done yoga before. Thought about it, just never happened. I'm this typical Dutch guy who feels he might be too down to earth to get into something like yoga. Second: this was my first experience with yoga. And though I really liked it, I can't say for sure if I will pick it up back in Amsterdam. But chances are, I just might. That said: this is an amazingly friendly and clean place. People are great and supportive. During class I couldn't follow everything, lost my balance and my breath every once in a while, might have tried over stretching, sweat a lot (no: A LOT, I think I lost about 5 pounds) and at the end was so beat I couldn't complete the routine. I was the biggest and most overweight guy in the room, but I never felt awkward. Great place, lovely people and I would say a truely inspiring experience. Thank you for that. read more

(Note: the 2014 Yoga Passbook lists this studio as Moksha Yoga - their old name. It's still Moksha in Canada, and the NYC branch will accept your Moksha pass.) This is a great, great studio for those who don't want to go hardcore into hour-and-a-half, 107 degree bikram classes. Here you can choose classes of 60, 75, and 90 minutes, and rooms are heated to just under 100 degrees. The studio is slightly funkier in decor than the generally sleeker, minimalist spots in the city. You deposit shoes and coats in the lobby, which also has yoga gear for sale. Locker rooms are a decent size and include lockers, 4 showers, changing area, and bathroom stalls. They don't sell bottled water, so bring your own. From the start, Modo made a good impression on me. I was feeling extremely anxious about trying a new studio AND trying hot yoga for the first time AND being late (they ask that students show up 15 mins early but I showed up 2 mins before class). But the front desk was very friendly and explained everything as I rushed through the disclaimer form. "We're waiting on you!" the instructor, Randy, told me in the lobby - which sounded more like "Don't worry, we won't start until you're with us" rather than "Hurry the f up!" Class 1: Modo with Randy, 60 mins. This is their standard version of bikram. On a Saturday at 5pm, the sunny room (the smaller of the two) was packed full - about 30 people. Randy was soothing, positive, and added a bit of humor to his instruction without being distracting about it. Class 2: Yang/Yin with Michelle, 60 mins. Their more rigorous Modo Flow class paired with a longer series of supine poses. On a Sunday at 5pm, it was another full house. Michelle was also very steady in her instruction. The "flow" part was much sweatier than the regular Modo class, but still bearable. In both classes, poses were basic enough for newbies to follow along easily. Despite the heat, someone familiar with vinyasa won't feel too challenged here - it's just that the heat is strange in a fun way, and sweating a ton and not giving a crap is also fun. Honestly, everyone comments about sweating buckets during hot yoga, but doing a sport like fencing is just as sweaty... but with the addition of cardio, strength work, precision, and speed. In comparison, hot yoga is almost a vacation! For your first visit, mat and yoga towel are provided for free ($2 to rent each thereafter). Most students seem to rent, which is surprising. Both times, my rented yoga towel smelled a little gross. With just two practice rooms, Modo somehow offers classes nearly every half hour all day, all of which are open level. Since they're a drop-in rather than membership-based studio, I'd love to come back whenever I feel the need for an intense-but-not-strenuous yoga experience. So glad the Yoga Passbook led me here! read more

I've been practicing hot yoga for about a year now (Once you go hot you never go back!) and I have to say I genuinely love this studio. Their prices are very reasonable compared to the last hot yoga studio I joined. The convenience of this location cannot be beat. Right by so many trains. This studio is on 6th Ave & W10 St right by Umami Burger. And they have classes at almost every hour!!! MAJOR convenience for all of us who work crazy hours at work. Their earliest class is at 6:30AM and latest class is 9:30PM. Although some of the classes aren't challenging enough for me, I thoroughly enjoy my practice here because of the staff. The staff is A++++!!! They are genuinely kind people that work here. Everybody here refers you by your name and they ask you about your experience at Modo. There are a couple of tips I learned on my own that will make your experience at Modo more seamless: - Do yourself a favor and bring your own towels. Not sure what it is but their towels smell rather funky. BUT if you must its $2 a rental - Download the ModoYoga app on either your smartphone or tablet. That way you can cancel and reserve classes on-the-go - The locker rooms for women can be cramped. If that is the case, do not fret the lovely people at the reception desk will stand guard over your belongings - The showers are dangerously slippery. Be careful when hopping in - They have flat irons and blow dryers for all you divas who need to get primped before heading out FYI - For all you Brooklynites like myself they're opening up a new studio in September '15 in Williamsburg that's double the size of their studio right now. A+++ experience here. read more

I am hoping and praying that they open a Moksha studio closer to me uptown. Moksha is definitely the cleanest and most modern hot yoga studio I've ever been to. The staff are wonderful and the classes are amazing. True, it's not as hot as Brikram but I still sweat my butt off and get a damn good work out. Months after checking out Moksha during their opening week, I was finally able to commit to an unlimited month in the summer. I went every other day and tried almost all of their classes. All of their instructors are SOLID and each have their own style which I recommend you to check out for yourself. I personally really enjoy classes taught by Sarah and Britt. I love love love the emphasis on community at Moksha. The instructors try hard to get to know your name and remember your face. I also love that there's an Energy Exchange program and wish I could partake if I had the time. There are also lots of specials so the prices are very reasonable. All in all, this studio has everything! Friendly staff, helpful instructors, butt-kicking classes, and ultra clean and modern! And not everyone can say that a band member of Arcade Fire taught them yoga :) Oh and remember to read the studio etiquette before you head to class (http://nyc.mokshayoga.ca/classes/studio_etiquette/). I didn't and asked someone really loudly before class if they can move their mat. A newbie mistake but now I know why everyone looked over when I didn't use my inside voice. Whoops! read more

I have tried hot yoga before and it was always okay for me but I decided to try modo for a month. They have an awesome deal where newcomers can have an unlimited membership for $40 instead of their $115 a month for returning customers. My first class was with Jace. He was awesome I loved how he reminded us to breathe often because that is a trouble of mine. The flow was awesome he didn't repeat any of the moves to many times like most other gyms do. The heat was bearable after class it felt like I was a new person lol. They let me borrow a mat and a mat towel my first time which was super awesome but it's $2 there on after. read more