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I love Three Jewels The food is so delicious & everyone is…read morewarm & kind. It's a great place to organize your things

This place offers very affordable yoga at $12 per class. I think the price is even cheaper if you…read morebuy a monthly pass or membership. You can book online or walk in and pay with cash or Venmo. They provide mats, blocks, and blankets, which are included in the price of the class. The space was welcoming. The class I attended was on the second floor. You have to remove your shoes before entering the studio and once inside, there is a place to store coats and bags, as well as a bathroom. The studio had brick walls, which offered some character. The class was great. The instructor, Brian, called it "housekeeping for your body." There wasn't a ton of flow or standing positions, but it felt very restorative. A few of the poses were challenging and I definitely had to take breaks, but Brian was encouraging and offered a few corrections. He did talk and make jokes throughout the class, so if you are looking for more of a silent, meditative class, this is not that. He also played music, which was generally soothing and included a bit of Bob Marley. I don't take yoga classes often so I am no expert but for a newbie, it was enjoyable enough to go again.

There should be no hesitation when considering a drop in to this legendary, multi floor yoga studio…read morein the east village. YES there is history here, YES there is punk here, YES true yoga magic exists RIGHT HERE. You don't even have to bring a mat, so for crying out loud please go! Studios with such talented teachers, a robust schedule AND affordable pricing like this are exactly why NYC is the best city in the world. Thank you so deeply to the owner for keeping yoga affordable and in the heart of the best neighborhood of all time, the one and only east village. Can you believe that you can even make real friends here? You can and I did. I will be back forever.

I walked in with no expectations and was completely blown away!…read moreFrom the spiral staircase entrance to the airy yet cozy yoga room and the serene garden, the space is absolutely beautiful. The class itself was definitely challenging, but I loved that it was Ashtanga. The focus was on yoga, holding poses, and deepening the practice, not just on working out (though it was definitely a workout too!). I really appreciated that balance. The instructor was wonderful. Very knowledgeable, detail-oriented, and patient. Even though it was clear I'm newer and less experienced, she made me feel comfortable and supported every step of the way. I can't wait to come back, continue practicing, and keep improving.

I purchased a 30 day unlimited pass to New Vibe Yoga, it's been nothing short of life altering! I…read morehave tried yoga a various times, it never really stuck. Ashtanga is sooo different! The flow grows on you, I was so bent out of shape mentally and physically. Nine months in and I can't imagine not going at least three times a week! Alex is amazing, he taught me the value of breathe work. I had no concept that I was suffocating myself. Angelique and Eden are equally amazing, so warm! Replace bad habits with this one, Go NOW!

This is one of the best yoga studios I have been to in NYC for overall attention to the students…read moreand a holistic approach to the mind and body. My favorite instructor is Julie Pasqual who generally teaches Wednesdays. The class is quite intimate and starts with a reading and singing to Krishna. You don't have to be religious to join in since the Bhakti Center welcomes all. Go in with an open mind and get to singing because it's such a beautiful chant that relaxes you before diving into practice. One day after class, I had the pleasure of attending an event for The Festival of Lights and what an experience! They had local vendors serving Indian food, henna, performances, and singing. There was also a vegan food event and a smores' night I couldn't make it to, but if you're all about community definitely give this place a try! Included with class: matts, blocks, blankets, invites to their monthly events. Note to newbies: -Chant sung: Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna. Hare Hare, Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama. Hare, Hare. -Look at pulsd for an intro course if you want to test out

Went here to have a look at the temple and received some prasad. Nice space. Friendly folks here…read more Would come back to check out kirtan and event. Wanted to check out the restaurant next door yet they were closed.

Classes are wonderful. Love Alex's classes. Alex is a great teacher , well, definitely return.read more

he cancellation policy is one of the most absurd and consumer-unfriendly policies I've encountered…read more You have to somehow know a full month in advance that you're going to want to cancel before your next billing cycle starts, or they charge you for another entire month. No exceptions. No flexibility. And you can't even cancel conveniently through the website. You have to contact them directly. To make matters worse, my emails went unanswered. It's hard not to feel like the system is designed to make cancellation difficult and squeeze one more payment out of you. Whether intentional or not, the result is the same: you can end up paying for a month of membership you no longer want simply because you didn't predict your decision 30 days ahead of time. Then there's the actual experience. If you have a normal work schedule, the class selection is extremely repetitive. The 7:00 AM class and post 5 PM classes are essentially the same routine week after week, day after day. It gets boring very quickly. And for a studio selling itself around heated sculpt/yoga/pilates, the room is not hot. For the 7 AM/7PM classes the instructor plays the same playlist every day making it feel like purgatory. For example, every day for 2 weeks I had to listen to a slow Billie Elish song while doing glutes. Who wants to do that? I made the grave mistake of locking myself in for three months, and then they charged me $250 for an additional month that I do not intend to use. All things considered, this might work for someone with an extremely flexible schedule and money to burn, but if you actually have a job and want variety and a studio that respects your time and money, I'd look elsewhere. Heatwise or another studio would be my recommendation

Best Shala in Manhattan: See Guy Donahaye if you're looking…read morefor one of the top Ashtanga yoga teachers in the world. I studied under numerous teachers while I practiced Ashtanga. I learned the most under Guy's watchful eye, skilled training and direct guidance. Shala was moved to the Sixth Street Community Center at 638 E 6th St (between B and C).

The word "shala" means "house" in sanskrit, and is a fitting name for this yoga school, which I…read morehave come to think of as a second home and refuge from the stress of New York life. As you can see from the photos on this page, this style of yoga is very hands-on. In keeping with the method taught to him by Sri K Pattabhi Jois, Guy works with students individually, with the goal of teaching them to eventually become more self-sufficient and hold the poses themselves. His dedication and knowledge of this form of yoga is very unique, and is the reason many students travel from all over the city and outer boroughs to visit the studio each day. Guy expects commitment from his students as well, so the Mysore-style classes are best for those looking to develop a regular practice.

I attended a heated sculpt class at this adorable yoga studio. They offer a variety of heated…read moreclasses, 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!

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

So nice I loved the vibes in there. Strawberry matcha was delicious, and I definitely wanna come…read morehere for the yoga. The service was great the workers were so nice!

Great service very friendly, ok ceremonial grade matcha but the foam and holistic situation would…read morenot recommend coming for a matcha Maybe the coffee? $7 for matcha cortado

Excellent pilates classes with quite classical focus on body control. Like particularly that many…read moreclasses end up incorporating tower and reformer, something other classes in NYC are missing. Body Evolutions was fundamental in helping me level up my pilates technique as a beginner, highly encourage those starting out to take a few classes and get the fundamentals down.

Through our search for a calm pilates class on ClassPass, my friends and I ended up here…read more I thought we would be receiving some sort of name logging to make sure it was us when we came in, but we blended in with the regulars hopping onto the machines upon entering. Nicole, our instructor for that day's class, probably recognizes her regulars from new students though and was so kind to have everyone move over for us newbies to sit together. There were 7 students/machines in total for our class, alongside a Gyrotonic class happening on the inner side. As soon as we hopped on, we got right into it! Hot girl summer? More like hard working strong girl summer, as I sure felt every stretch and sweat with each exercise! Nicole would calmly give new set instructions, and offer visual demonstrations with her body that I found helpful. That, and looking at the regular next to me! For someone new to pilates reformers, I found the class difficult, yet relaxing. It's like doing a calmer Chloe Ting workout on a cool machine. Highly recommend, and I can definitely see the potential benefits with regular classes. Thanks Body Evolution for the introduction to pilates!

I had a lovely experience at Ishta Yoga with Stephen! The space is clean, calm, and well-located…read more(do note there are stairs -- unsure if there's an accessible entrance!). I appreciate all the natural light that came in over something more harsh like overhead lights. I tried out their restorative yoga class and had a great time. Stephen's voice and personality is so calming and genuine! He also helped adjust me during an exercise which I appreciated, as it was my first ever restorative yoga session. During the class, he also shared some interesting facts about yoga as a practice and the cultures from which it originated. Unfortunately, I bruised my forehead a bit because the blanket didn't quite cushion my forehead properly against the block unless I moved my head up and squashed my nose, and we remained in that pose for 10+ mins, but that was my only qualm while in the class. After the class, all mats and blocks were wiped down prior to being returned to their place :). One thing I wish I would have known is that there's a mat rental fee ($4 I believe), which I didn't previously know about and felt a bit out of the ordinary in my experience? However, because it was my first time, they offered one to me for free without me having to ask. Very kind customer service! While the yoga room itself is very spacious, the check-in area is itty bitty and I could see it getting cramped during peak hours, but I kinda wanted to get in and out haha! I'd recommend not hanging around too long before or after class to avoid cramping. I recommended a friend try out Ishta Yoga for herself to see how she liked it too. She informed me she tried out an "All Levels" class with Douglas. She mentioned him being supportive, calm, and patient, though she didn't quite know what was going on regarding the terminology. Overall, I'd love to do more restorative yoga here when I can find the time! Note to self: bring your own blanket and mat!

I take Jennifer Chen's online zoom Yin yoga class Wednesday evenings 8- 9pm …read more She does a wonderful job of integrating yoga poses with philosophical and physical information so that I truly feel as if I have received a full mind - body experience