Integral Yoga Institute
New York, NY 10011-7794
Phone: (212) 243-2642
- Directions:
- 1, 9, 2, 3; A, C, E at 14th St; L at Eighth Ave
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 10am-5pm
Editorial Review for Integral Yoga Institute – by Drew Pisarra
The Scene
Integral serves many communities. The grocery store, with its impressive selection of pesticide-free, organic goods, is a health-food nut's nirvana; the bookstore makes New-Age bibliophiles misty-eyed; a vitamin shop doles out free advice and herbal remedies; and multileveled yoga classes--with a mellow staff--are conducted from dawn to dusk. An internal community based on the teachings of the late Swami Satchidananda runs the whole operation, with some members living on-site upstairs.
The Workout
Since service, not profit, is Integral's objective, prices are somewhat lower than you might expect. (Furthermore, you won't get a hard sell if you're browsing in the stores.) And with a student population of 6,000 monthly, clearly this tactic is working. In keeping with a non-aggressive approach, the hatha style is geared toward meditation. Workshops in everything from battling depression to vegan cooking help you take the healthy lifestyle home.
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Insider Tips
Where to SitWhen the weather is nice, students are welcome to hang out on the roof where comfortable benches and a nice view are provided.
Save TimeIf 90 minutes is too long for a class, take advantage of the Lunchtime Hatha Yoga, which lasts only an hour.
Know Before You GoLockers are available, so bring a lock if you want to store your clothing and backpack in the changing rooms.
User Reviews for Integral Yoga Institute
07/26/2007 Posted by atomicyente
The grooviest of the groovy (if you're into that, which I am). It's got an early-70s feel of communalism and Carol King (she once donated land to the founder, Swami Satchidananda). The teachers take you to your Self through the asanas, mantras, and pranayama alone--no watered down dharma talks. Their egos stay out of the way and often you don't know who your teacher will be, which was disconcerting to me at first but it's great for non-attachment. A wonderful place to take a beginner, this is some authentic Hatha Yoga.
Pros: Egoless
Cons: You are unlikely to get a great booty from practicing this yoga.
11/18/2006 Posted by bettyo70
This yoga school is well-organized, clean, with a caring staff. All levels are offered. A great place to go, even just to clear your mind and feel better.
Pros: friendly staff, cleanliness, all levels available, genuinely calming place
Cons: I can't go every day!
Schedule
| 07/18/2008 | Lunchtime Hatha Yoga | |
| 12:15 pm-1:00 pm | ||
| 07/21/2008 | Lunchtime Hatha Yoga | |
| 12:15 pm-1:00 pm | ||
| 07/21/2008 | Postpartum Yoga | |
| 12:30 pm | ||
| 07/21/2008 | Extra Gentle Hatha | |
| 4:15 pm | ||
| 07/22/2008 | Lunchtime Hatha Yoga | |
| 12:15 pm-1:00 pm | ||
| 07/22/2008 | Hatha I | |
| 5:45 pm | ||
| 07/23/2008 | Lunchtime Hatha Yoga | |
| 12:15 pm-1:00 pm | ||
| 07/24/2008 | Lunchtime Hatha Yoga | |
| 12:15 pm-1:00 pm | ||
| 07/25/2008 | Lunchtime Hatha Yoga | |
| 12:15 pm-1:00 pm | ||
| 07/28/2008 | Lunchtime Hatha Yoga | |
| 12:15 pm-1:00 pm | ||
| 07/28/2008 | Postpartum Yoga | |
| 12:30 pm | ||
| 07/28/2008 | Extra Gentle Hatha | |
| 4:15 pm | ||
| 07/29/2008 | Lunchtime Hatha Yoga | |
| 12:15 pm-1:00 pm | ||
| 07/29/2008 | Hatha I | |
| 5:45 pm | ||
| 07/30/2008 | Lunchtime Hatha Yoga | |
| 12:15 pm-1:00 pm | ||
| 07/31/2008 | Lunchtime Hatha Yoga | |
| 12:15 pm-1:00 pm | ||
| 08/04/2008 | Postpartum Yoga | |
| 12:30 pm | ||
| 08/04/2008 | Extra Gentle Hatha | |
| 4:15 pm | ||
| 08/05/2008 | Hatha I | |
| 5:45 pm | ||
| 08/11/2008 | Postpartum Yoga | |
| 12:30 pm | ||
| 08/11/2008 | Extra Gentle Hatha | |
| 4:15 pm | ||
| 08/12/2008 | Hatha I | |
| 5:45 pm | ||
| 08/18/2008 | Postpartum Yoga | |
| 12:30 pm | ||
| 08/18/2008 | Extra Gentle Hatha | |
| 4:15 pm | ||
| 08/19/2008 | Hatha I | |
| 5:45 pm | ||
| 08/25/2008 | Postpartum Yoga | |
| 12:30 pm | ||
| 08/25/2008 | Extra Gentle Hatha | |
| 4:15 pm | ||
| 08/26/2008 | Hatha I | |
| 5:45 pm | ||
| 09/01/2008 | Postpartum Yoga | |
| 12:30 pm | ||
| 09/01/2008 | Extra Gentle Hatha | |
| 4:15 pm | ||
| 09/02/2008 | Hatha I | |
| 5:45 pm | ||
| 09/08/2008 | Postpartum Yoga | |
| 12:30 pm | ||
| 09/08/2008 | Extra Gentle Hatha | |
| 4:15 pm | ||
| 09/09/2008 | Hatha I | |
| 5:45 pm | ||
| 09/15/2008 | Postpartum Yoga | |
| 12:30 pm | ||
| 09/15/2008 | Extra Gentle Hatha | |
| 4:15 pm | ||
| 09/16/2008 | Hatha I | |
| 5:45 pm | ||
| 09/22/2008 | Postpartum Yoga | |
| 12:30 pm | ||
| 09/22/2008 | Extra Gentle Hatha | |
| 4:15 pm | ||
| 09/23/2008 | Hatha I | |
| 5:45 pm |
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