Abhaya Yoga

Love this studio! Had my first class there today. It’s small and boutiquey which makes it feel more intimate and is right next to Brooklyn Bridge Park so you can enjoy your zen with a nice stroll after class.
I’ve been doing Yoga to the People for a very long time and it feels like a more grown up version of that. (Aka less annoying hipsters more grown up ladies looking for a good practice.)
My teacher was Tara for Vinyasa. She was awesome and adjusted my form as well as other students consistently throughout without being intrusive. She was also great at moving us into unexpected positions. I liked being kept on my toes.
Some downsides I could foresee for some folks is that it does fill up quickly and there are no showers. That doesn’t bother me too much hence five stars.
I’ll definitely be back!

Beautiful studio with a stunning view, though there are construction works surrounding them which can be a little disruptive sometimes. I go to the basic class which is taught by Tara and usually has Emily helping out. Having two people go around adjusting and explaining the poses is absolutely fantastic and makes sure everyone gets a lot of attention. There is a lovely sense of community in the class. The class itself is well balanced and I enjoy the fact that there’s always an inversion variation of some sort in the class so you can build up to it. Only complaint would be there’s not much of a changing space or restrooms but since I live locally it’s fine for me.

This is a review based on my classes with Tara. I have always been a yoga skeptic – but Abhaya and Tara really changed my view on yoga! The classes are so perfectly crafted and I always leave feeling refreshed, revived, and reinvigorated for life. The studio setting is beautiful and I would highly recommend checking the classes out.

My review is based on one Open class I took with Sara Neufeld — the whole experience was absolutely wonderful. The studio is spacious and clean (though the elevator going up to the studio seems to have a mind of its own), and the studio also has a gorgeous view overlooking the city. Sara came right up to welcome me and introduce herself when I walked in, and the woman who checked me in was also extremely pleasant. Sara’s teaching was fabulous — she gave particular care to check in with me since I’d mentioned having chronic neck pain. Because of her great instruction I was able to get comfortably into a yoga pose that I hadn’t able to do in a very long time. A wonderful place and a great instructor!

A beeeeeautiiful studio. With a full view of the city, how could you not feel relaxed and at peace? The studio is only one large room with a small counter for check in and a wall of cubbies and mat storage.
For some reason the person behind the counter always makes a lot of noise and moves around a bunch during class… Slightly distracting.
Downside is that the restrooms are down the hall and shared by the entire floor of non fitness businesses. No showers.
Update: Switched it up one day and went to an evening class instead of my usual 10am and it was BONKERS! There were so many people in the class that the distance between my mat and the one next to me, if I had not left, was 2 inches. Seriously. Go in the morning if you can and enjoy the serenity that is a small class. Wednesday’s 10am class with Katheryn is pretty much the best class ever.

Love this place. What a beautiful view, right on the waterfront, looking over the bridges and the Empire State Building while practicing. The practice is varied but unique to the studio. Much quieter and more like a friendly small town studio than in Manhattan — we walk over the Brooklyn Bridge every Saturday for class. Props are in good shape, they have flops to borrow if you need to step out and use the hallway restroom, and everything feels bright and clean.

What a beautiful place, both physically and spiritually. The instructors here are attentive and really in tune with themselves and the students.
Tara is a rockstar, the way she moves in her body with such certainty and assertiveness, makes you want to cultivate the same in yours.
Today Debra, an advanced student, was assisting, she is one of the most compassionate and motivating human beings I’ve ever met. I am grateful to live near this healing sanctuary!

My wife and I have been going to classes and events at Abhaya since it opened. We were attracted by the excellence of the studio owner, Tara, and the ambitious schedule that was set up with a full roster of classes. Not only has the studio delivered on our initial expectations, it keeps getting better. All of the instructors are excellent so that we can choose a class to suit our convenience. Tara has built a «community» so that the buzz in the room just before a class in any of the popular hours reflects the togetherness of the group. There are extra fun events, many special immersion classes to expand one’s yoga practice and endless variety to the mix of poses in each class. There are instructors-​in-​training roving for the large classes to provide individual adjustments. There is occasional partnering to practice a challenging or unfamiliar pose. Without question, this is the best yoga studio I have ever visited and with over 15 years of yoga, including finding yoga studios on trips throughout the US, I have a long list of places for comparison.

My favorite studio in New York! Especially classes with Elias and Adriana — no better way to set a great mood for the day/​night!

I’m a traveling yogi. It’s what I do. If I’m traveling, I usually try and check out a local yoga studio. Try coming to a class at sunrise or at sunset here in DUMBO. It’s an amazing experience to do sun salutations as you see lights twinkling from the city right after sunset. There’s no better view than that.
And while you are admiring the view, you are working on your breathe, stretching your muscles, and meditating. I can think of no better place to do this. Give a shot, and I think you will be pleased, delighted, and refreshed.

I am in NYC every once in a while and an Anusara yogi – friends highly recommended Abhaya Yoga. It’s a beautiful corner studio with views of Manhattan and the East River in an old building in DUMBO. I took an afternoon class with Elias – what fun! I love his approach and learned some really wonderful variations on getting into handstand. I only wish I were able to take class here more often!

Awesome yoga studio. Back in 2010, I tried this studio through their free week offer and loved it. So, when Abhaya showed up on Groupon a few months back, I jumped at the chance and purchased a month here. Every experience at this studio has been great. First, the view of the city/​bridges/​east river from the studio is incredible, especially if you catch a class around sundown. I come out of class feeling refreshed, centered, and — most importantly — aligned. The teachers and students at this studio are all kind and non-​judgmental, even though tons of yogis here are super talented and make be look like a n00b on the mat. I would love to continue taking classes here, but realistically I would only be able to go once in a while due to my insane working hours and the studio’s class schedule. If they had a 6am class, though, I’d be all over it. If the class schedule and location are convenient for you, you won’t find a better studio. Check it out!

«I’ve traveled far and wide through many different times, and for Yoga this is my BK Fav»
Went here last weekend with Julie F for the first time. Amazing! You can check out my other Unilocal Yoga reviews and see that I just don’t gush about any place. I’m not that easy!
I’ve never been to an Anusara studio before so this was a new experience. I thought it was good, but not all that different from VInyasa. I had a great teacher (I can’t remember her name) who was attentive and helped with corrections, a real plus since it was my first time here.
As my fellow Unilocalers have extolled, the space is reason enough to come. Classic Dumbo loft feel with high ceilings and exposed to brick in a converted industrial building. Wonderful river and Manhattan views.
Price: Consistent with most other studios. I signed up for the special intro rate for $ 20 for 10 days sessions which was a nice deal.
Cons: My rented mat had seen better yoga sessions. Time to retire it guys. Maybe bring your own mat.
I will definitely be back here soon. hmmmm if only I lived in the neighborhood.

I only took two classes here. One was with Elias and another with Carl. Both seemed to teach the Anusara style, which was totally expected, since they are an Anusara studio. I come from a vinyasa flow and ashtanga style, however, I was up for trying something new: Anusara. They have a one week introduction free offer on, so I seized the opportunity and I thank Abhaya for it!
The studio: It is an amazing space. seriously. you practice with a view of the Brooklyn Bridge and the river. the light is amazing. I only wish i had a chance to try it out at night. I found the poles in the middle of the room annoying. But they were very clean and props were plentiful, then again, my classes never had more than 6 people in them. They don’t really have an ample space to check in and everything is in the same room. But you can’t have everything…
The teachers: I liked both of them, esp Carl. They seemed very experienced. While i have practiced for over 10 years in varying forms, they had nice direction for old poses and even new ways to enhance restorative poses (like using the wall to work a shalambhasana. I did regret not taking Tara’s classes after reading her bio. Perhaps another time.
The amenities: Aside from props, I didn’t see if they charged for mats, they didn’t seem to have the room to offer water, or at least I didn’t see it. You have to remove shoes outside the door of studio/​room, and that seemed odd, because it is freezing in the hallway and dusty. Corner changing area.
Overall, I liked the experience. However, that said… i don’t think I am changing studios. I prefer the vinyasa flow and ashtanga mix. Anusara was fine and very alignment focused, always a good class to come back to every now and again, much like Iyengar.

I have been practicing yoga on and off for several years, but just recently became acquainted with the Anusara style. I began with the free week and then bought a 3-​month unlimited membership because the classes here have been so transformative for my mind and my body. Not only am I more patient and calm (even when commuting, which is a HUGE feat), old sports injuries have been alleviated by practicing here (usually 3 – 4 times a week), and I feel so much stronger and balanced in my body. When I get cranky these days, my husband has actually asked me, «Is doing yoga twice a day too much?»
All the teachers here are great, super skilled, and give their all to their students (Deborah is probably my favorite – wish she taught here more!). The space is amazing, too.

I absolutely LOVE this studio. I’ve been going for several months and have never had a bad practice.
My favorite aspect is that it’s an Anusara studio… in Brooklyn! While I like Virayoga in M’tan, I keep to my borough whenever possible. I love starting each practice with the Anusara invocation. It’s gives me a warm feeling all over.
I’ve tried many classes (daytime, weekend, evening) with various instructors (Lisa is my favorite). They’ve all been amazing, talented and kind. The weekday evening classes do get really crowded. But it’s worth it.
And the view is just fantastic! There’s nothing quite like moving through a practice and looking out over the city. It’s especially cool during a sunset or crappy weather.
The prices are pretty standard for yoga. If it’s your first time, you should take advantage of the free week. Also, they have cubbies for your stuff and coat hooks in the tiny changing area.

I stumbled upon Abhaya during my recent trip to Brooklyn. I generally stick to power yoga which I take 4 – 5 times per week, but this was my first excursion into anusara yoga.
I still prefer power yoga, but this was a pleasant diversion from my normal routine.
The view from the studio is absolutely amazing. Nothing like peering out over the East River while standing in tadasana.
I will be sure to drop in again next time I am in Brooklyn.

There is nothing better than plopping your mat down and practicing with the Empire State Building sparkling in front of you. The light at Abhaya Yoga is so beautiful, it makes practicing early in the morning or late in the afternoon really special. Hell, any time of day is a great time to take yoga classes there! The teachers are all welcoming, knowledgeable and friendly, and classes are downright fun. Highly recommended!

Thrilled to have this anusara studio in brooklyn! I went to my first class at Abhaya this weekend led by Siri (who was great!) and as the other reviews say the space was amazing. The views of the water & city were beautiful but laying in savasana and hearing the waves — that was perfect.

Wonderful breathtaking studio!
I am like yogi junky will go to Yoga class anywhere. But I don’t know any other studio in New York where you find such a spectacular view… East River, Hudson Harbor, Manhattan and Williamsburg Bridge. Need something to focus for the tree pose –how about Empire State Building? Boats, Yachts passing by while you practicing. What can be more perfect mind comming place… Just «Open to Grace»
I love Abhaya teachers, they give it all to the students being prepare for each class with a personal attention to every student.
And Fridays yoga with a live DJ, lovely