09/29/08

Best Yoga in Union Square area

by rtendolk

I've checked out classes at Om, Jivamukti, The Shala, Laughing Lotus and Integral Yoga. Out of all of these places, I think Yoga Works is the best. Their classes are challenging, but at the same time teachers are really good about explaining technique. When I take classes at other places in the area, I find that they rush through and the technique is terrible - which is not as effective out and may even result in injury. A lot of the teachers are very experienced and learned at Yoga Works in CA (where it's the top school). You'll find out pretty quickly which teachers are best. The downside is that they only have 2 classrooms. They don't offer as many classes as some of the bigger schools. Evening and weekend classes can be crowded and they don't have good changing rooms. The unlimited monthly rate is a great deal, but even if it were more, I don't think I would go anywhere else.

05/04/07

Wonderful Yoga studio with different classes for different levels and at different times.

by diankiny

The place is right around Union Sq. Convenient Location. There are 2 rooms in the studio and both are very charming. The classes are different, so you can pick what fits you, your time and your level. The instructors are all very knowleadgeble and nice. The atmospshere is great.

• Pros: Great instructors, great deals for first time students, great location, great classes and atmoshphere
• Cons: Small changing rooms, no lockers

01/28/07

Excellent prenatal class

by daragon

Babyworks prenatal yoga workshop is a good place to begin learning prenatal yoga before attending regularly scheduled classes. Bridget Shields is excellent.

• Pros: Small classes; caring ; space is open.

06/01/06

Amazing classes and teachers... sweet studio

by palsalvo

I love this studio... totally unpretentious yet still a cool place to practice. The teachers are so amazing and the level of attention was awesome. I even had my own Yoga Advisor to help me! It was a great way to get started... and now I am hooked.

05/01/06

New Standard for Yoga

by morrisnyc

The quality of the teaching is unparalelleled. If you really want to learn how to be strong and avoid injury in every pose this the studio for you. Beginners and advanced students will benefit from the attention to detail in every class. Plus they have Yoga Advisors to help you create a program that will meet your goals.

• Pros: quality of teaching, variety of classes, yoga advisor program

03/16/06

Accommodating schedules, five locations and specialty classes keep this studio flexible.

by Contributor

In Short
Looking for a neighborhood yoga studio uptown, downtown, and in midtown? One membership grants access to five New York locations. Classes--offered at all levels throughout the day--draw on a range of styles, including Ishta a comprehensive fusion tradition that focuses on individual needs) and Yoga Works' signature form (designed to enhance the yoga experience through precision training). Newbie yogis can learn the basics in an introductory workshop, while enthusiasts can train to become certified instructors.

11/25/05

relaxed atmosphere and the best teachers around

by ShellM

This formerly Be Yoga studio is welcoming and unpretentious while still having amazing, challenging, yet supportive teachers, gotta love it!

• Pros: cheap intro offer, great teachers, welcoming