We are a yoga studio on the Upper West Side offering high-quality, well-informed classes, led by experienced teachers in a welcoming, peaceful setting. Join us for group classes in multiple styles/disciplines, beginner private lessons, with experienced and highly respected teachers multi skilled teachers (some of which are pre and post natal certified, see Classes & Workshops tab), and workshops focusing on healing, body care, and yoga technique.
NY Loves Yoga hosts music events, fundraisers, spa days, yoga parties and yoga and meditation weekend retreats. As a rental space, it's perfect for a community gathering, meeting or corporate wellness day offsite. All of our teachers here at NY Loves Yoga are well-educated in safety for students of all levels.
NY Loves Yoga hosts music events, fundraisers, spa days, yoga parties and yoga and meditation weekend retreats. As a rental space, it's perfect for a community gathering, meeting or corporate wellness day offsite. All of our teachers here at NY Loves Yoga are well-educated in safety for students of all levels.
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Our Yoga Alliance accredited 200hr yoga and meditation teacher training program is detailed, systematic and experiential. NY Loves Yoga is not a one-style-fits-all yoga studio; we pride ourselves in offering various lineages -- the thread of commonality is our deep respect for the practice, the eight limbs of yoga, our expertise and commitment, and our 200hr teacher training reflects that.
At NY Loves Yoga, our teachers offer various styles within the studio to accommodate a range of practices. Our teachers are skilled and careful, but if you appreciate and/or need a significant amount of individual attention, please read the class descriptions below to ensure you get the most out of your yoga experience.
Let's face it, there is a lot learn in yoga, and not everything can be taught in full detail in group classes. Whether your new to yoga and your goal is to eventually join the group classes at NY Loves Yoga, or you're an experienced yogi and would like to go deeper into various other aspects of the practice, then private yoga sessions might be the best option for you.
Congratulations to the new moms to be and to the moms that are out there bringing joy and laughter into the world; we honor you. Below is list of our teachers are certified in pre and post natal yoga and for several are yoga moms and yoga teachers; they know full well what is happening with your body and the emotional landscape that grows, with your belly!
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Reviews (26)
Lauren K.
Mar 16, 2021
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I attended an online class with Marcy after finding this wonderful studio on ClassPass. At at this point, I've taken countless yoga classes online around North America. I practice Yin/Restorative, and those classes are way harder to find just in my own community, so I am so appreciative when I find a cool place on ClassPass.
Logistically, I appreciated their excellent communication digitally and timely reminders with the class link. In the wonderful world of online classes, some studios just do not have it together, but NY Loves Yoga does. Marcy's Yin class was small and more interactive
Logistically, I appreciated their excellent communication digitally and timely reminders with the class link. In the wonderful world of online classes, some studios just do not have it together, but NY Loves Yoga does. Marcy's Yin class was small and more interactive
Glen Salvatore
Aug 31, 2020
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Jenny L.
Jan 07, 2020
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Rasika
Nov 21, 2019
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Much aloha from Hawai'i! NY loves yoga is a home away from home, a very personal and sweet space. My compliments to all the yoga instructors here, they are very knowledgeable and passionate about teaching yoga. I especially recommend Von's restorative yoga and sound healing on Saturday's, and MJ's somatics class! Thank you yogis, until we meet again🙏💖
Kimberly Thomsen
Jul 20, 2019
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I almost hate to write a review here - because I love this place so much and don't want it to become too popular! I have practiced for several years, and checked out many other studios in the City. I also travel so will drop in on classes in other areas when I'm away. NYLY is just very special. The instructors are mindful and attentive. Classes are taught in a welcoming studio. Regardless of your area of practice you're bound to have a good experience. One caveat - the classes are, for the most part, "challenging". If you are a beginner, you might consider taking a private class to get the most
Caroline D.
May 14, 2019
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W. W.
Mar 09, 2019
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David Foster
Jan 17, 2019
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ElleV
Oct 11, 2018
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Today my experience was mind blowing at NY Loves Yoga. I had the pleasure in participating in Yoga instructor Vanush Hambardzumyan's special class, 'Vibes of Love'. The class was accompanied by musician Adam Maalouf. Hearing Adam's unique instruments was the icing on the cake as we moved through our poses. The studio is beautiful with an open garden to view. Thank you Vanush, Adam and NY Loves Yoga.💕
Barbara P.
Aug 29, 2018
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The studio has a great vibe. Most of the instructors I've taken here are genuinely interested in teaching and paying attention to students' strengths, areas for improvement etc.
I practice every day and always mix up my weeks with different types of classes, but am not so much a vinyasa person as a slow flow and power yoga person, and this studio doesn't have a ton of classes (at the times I need, mainly the evenings) on the schedule, so I tend only to go when I'm ready to mix it up.
I practice every day and always mix up my weeks with different types of classes, but am not so much a vinyasa person as a slow flow and power yoga person, and this studio doesn't have a ton of classes (at the times I need, mainly the evenings) on the schedule, so I tend only to go when I'm ready to mix it up.
Stephanie H.
Jun 21, 2018
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I've been to this studio and many other NYC studios and this one is just a place I keep coming back to. Hatha with Lucas is just unreal. Truly so many things about it are amazing.
The space is beautiful and generally the classes face each other. I like to look out into the garden. Really as a whole the studio has a warm and intimate tone. It is very neighborhood oriented which can easily feel cliquish but just come with an open mind and heart and you will feel the love. Mat rentals are 2 dollars and are jade yoga mats I believe.
The space is beautiful and generally the classes face each other. I like to look out into the garden. Really as a whole the studio has a warm and intimate tone. It is very neighborhood oriented which can easily feel cliquish but just come with an open mind and heart and you will feel the love. Mat rentals are 2 dollars and are jade yoga mats I believe.
Ariana B.
Apr 03, 2018
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Love this studio. I tried Musical Flow Yoga on a Sunday afternoon as part of Classpass. I love the down-to-earth vibe of this studio, the nice people and instructor. The studio is good for people who want a no-judgement, neighborhood zen studio.
The Musical Flow class itself was great. It was the right balance of challenging while being manageable for someone who's been doing yoga for a few years. The teacher is accessible and the room has plenty of space.
Sadly this location is a little out of the way for me. Would be perfect if I lived nearby!
The Musical Flow class itself was great. It was the right balance of challenging while being manageable for someone who's been doing yoga for a few years. The teacher is accessible and the room has plenty of space.
Sadly this location is a little out of the way for me. Would be perfect if I lived nearby!
Samantha A.
Jan 28, 2018
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I visited this studio for Musical Flow Yoga with Jazmin back in summer 2017 when I was visiting NY. The vibe was amazing! The room was so simple, yet beautiful, with lots of wood, simple plants and natural sunlight. Jazmin was very detailed in her instruction and felt like a genuine yoga lover. I will definitely be back when I can get to the east coast again!
Kristina B.
Jan 18, 2018
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It has taken me YEARS of yoga studio "dating" to finally settle down and commit to my true love. The studio has a true neighborhood feel and every teacher has their own beautiful unique style. You feel they are really living out other limbs of yoga other than just the asana/poses. Out of dozens of studios I've taken classes at in NYC, this one feels the most welcoming, down to earth, and uplifting. It's a refuge in this hectic city and has blessed me with so much positive energy.
Julia T.
Aug 04, 2017
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I recently came here for the first time, for Restorative Yoga on a Friday evening with Michelle (I think?). I wasn't sure what to expect, and had read some of the mixed reviews. It was absolutely the best hour+ of my day/week. For a wonderful, but too brief, period of time, I felt calm, relaxed, and away from the hustle and bustle of NYC. (I'd been so stressed, I started wondering about moving to some rural area or small town--weird for me, since I've always lived in large cities. This class made me feel I could still find peace in NYC, that it could be manageable after all.
Alison Z.
Feb 19, 2017
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Rach R.
Feb 13, 2017
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NY Loves Yoga is an absolutely beautiful studio, but the instructors can be hit or miss. It's very quaint. They have a small check-in area with couches and storage, and one main studio where they lead classes. It really does feel like an enchanted garden. They have a porch and garden area in the back, and though I've never actually seen it used, I like to position my mat facing the garden. It's very calming to look out at that during class, compared to many other studios where I'm forced to look at the busy NYC streets.
My favorite teacher is Lucas. His Musical Flow Yoga class
My favorite teacher is Lucas. His Musical Flow Yoga class
Erica M.
Jun 15, 2016
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I am so sad that I did not discover this studio sooner! I joined class pass a few months ago and this studio is one of my absolute favorites. I find the atmosphere to be very welcoming and the classes challenging. I always leave feeling great and in a good mood. This is one of the few studios that I visited through class pass where I would go back and spend my own $.
Jenny C.
Jun 06, 2016
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My Monday morning is awesome! Yoga first thing in the morning on Monday is so worth it for waking up early. I had music yoga and I booked the class with my class pass. Registration was easy and straightforward. I rented a yoga mat it was about 2 dollars, what I loved about this place is that it had lovely back patio and that's where we were facing the whole time. It was beautiful weather and sometime beautiful birds came to sing during yoga time... It's for sure peaceful time. What I did not like is that yoga instructor did not visually show us what the pose was so I was a little confused
Mieko Y.
Mar 21, 2016
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I live in Oakland and during my visit to New York a couple of weeks ago, taking a yoga class from Amanda Walsh was one of my "must do" items. I went to her yoga and wellness retreat last October (highly recommended!) and wish she lived in the Bay Area so I could benefit from her teaching more regularly! She creates a very welcoming space that is both challenging and empowering. She is an inspiring and supportive instructor and human being who has excellent monitoring skills.
The studio space itself is really peaceful, beautiful and clean. Amanda stood in the middle of the class to accommodate
The studio space itself is really peaceful, beautiful and clean. Amanda stood in the middle of the class to accommodate
Colleen H.
Feb 18, 2016
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NY Loves Yoga is such a sweet, special studio. I once heard someone describe it as a "one-room schoolhouse" which made me smile. It feels like a wonderful secret garden- especially when you can look out the doors and see what happening outside.
Everyone who works there is nice and welcoming- the owner, MJ, always makes an effort to introduce herself to new students.
I first came to NY loves yoga to take a class with Christine Chen, who quickly became my favorite teacher in NYC. I took her chakra-tastic flow on a Friday morning and was hooked. Her class flows so smoothly that I barely
Everyone who works there is nice and welcoming- the owner, MJ, always makes an effort to introduce herself to new students.
I first came to NY loves yoga to take a class with Christine Chen, who quickly became my favorite teacher in NYC. I took her chakra-tastic flow on a Friday morning and was hooked. Her class flows so smoothly that I barely
Meaghan E.
Feb 06, 2016
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I went to the Friday morning (9:30 am) Chakra Flow class with Tara.
The studio was wonderful. It happened to be snowing when I was there and they have sliding glass door that lead out to a porch in the front of the studio room, and they had a Christmas tree set up out there. It was so peaceful to have that view of the snow coming down during practice.
The studio is a long rectangular room with exposed brick. I loved the studio, but if it was very crowded it might be hard to be in the back of the room.
Tara was great, the class was the perfect mix of rejuvenating and challenging.
The studio was wonderful. It happened to be snowing when I was there and they have sliding glass door that lead out to a porch in the front of the studio room, and they had a Christmas tree set up out there. It was so peaceful to have that view of the snow coming down during practice.
The studio is a long rectangular room with exposed brick. I loved the studio, but if it was very crowded it might be hard to be in the back of the room.
Tara was great, the class was the perfect mix of rejuvenating and challenging.
Veronica L.
Sep 10, 2015
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Christine Schoenhuber
Jun 07, 2015
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Funglin W.
Feb 26, 2015
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Overall, a huge fan of the Yoga workout I get here. However, I don't like that the room is incredibly long, rectangle and narrow so if i get stuck in the back of the room it is almost impossible to see the instructor. In addition, they definitely cram in too many students in as well.
But the workout itself is great.
But the workout itself is great.
Thomas Wysocki
Oct 07, 2013
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