Hosh Yoga

Started my practice here in December 2013 after a gut busting Christmas dinner, and I’m very glad I did! I’m fortunate to have come across some great teachers at Hosh who helped me build a strong foundation and turn me onto the benefits of having a regular practice beyong just working out. Dedicating an hour or so each day to meditating on my breath and my body has become so important to me. It’s completely changed I tackle life and how I feel on the inside and out. Plus, the community is inclusive and friendly — I’ve met lots of great new people through Hosh.
There’s definitely a high turnover of teachers at this studio, but among sooo many great teachers at this studio, I highly recommend: Rebecca Oliveira and Roque Rodriguez for slower classes that focus on alignment and holding each pose for longer. Alexandra Beech incorporates Kirtan and unusual flows. Jocelyn Sanders, Kate Lieberman, and Rachael Inman do really balanced, fun, intermediate flow classes. If you want a challenge and have a solid foundation, go to Ge Wang’s class, but he also gives unusual tips on alignment that have helped me immensely with inversions and arm balances. Also love Tal Roth — she has such great energy and incorporates aromatherapy, which always makes me feel great.
Classes are always non-​judgmental, and you are free to go at your own pace or take options in poses to make them work for you. Hosh is donation-​based, but 99% of classes i have taken here are fantastic. If you can’t afford $ 20 per class, try out this studio; even if you can, come anyway. You deserve it.

I love Hosh. I’ve been practicing here on/​off for over three years now, and there’s no studio like it in the city. They’re a donation-​based studio, and offer small classes and individual attention without compromising their mission to make yoga a right rather than a luxury.

I started attending Hosh in early 2012 after several events in my life caused me to be stressed out. I attended on and off for the next two years (Once in a while, I attend Yoga Vida in The Village. If you can afford it, I recommend Colleen and Sarah). The instructors at Hosh are great and the staff are friendly. The classes are $ 5 (you are free to pay more), which is less expensive than most yoga studio. However, it seems like there is a high turnover ratio among the instructors. The instructors are all volunteers and this is not their full time gig. Just when you get attached to a particular instructor, they’re replaced by another instructor. Furthermore, this studio looks like it’s in an abandoned warehouse. It’s an ominous, depressing looking building, though they did try to add some artwork.
Hosh is across from McCarren Park and a few blocks from the G train. In fact, during the summer, a few classes are held at McCarren.

I discovered this studio because they are loosely connected with my running team, and I am so happy I did. I have taken a decent amount of yoga classes and I love the classes I took here more than any other. Even though the teachers are volunteers, they clearly know what they are doing. The other people in the class are also extremely friendly as well. Overall, there is an awesome vibe. The fact that you can go online and book beforehand is great because it encourages you to actually go and you can also use a credit card to pay the donation, so you don’t have to worry about bringing cash to the studio. I’ve always donated $ 10, but the minimum donation is only $ 5. There is nothing better on a Saturday morning than taking yoga at Hosh, grabbing coffee and then walking through the farmer’s market in McCarren Park.

Hosh is so great! I’m so glad I have a studio so close to me which is so awesome.
Classes are donation-​based, I pay a $ 39 per month unlimited membership (SO affordable for yoga!), which they also offer at certain times of the year.
I prefer the classes which are a bit more fast-​paced, but it’s always nice to take a slower, more meditative class as well (allows you to focus more on alignment and proper posture). I really love Andrew’s class on Thursdays 8 pm and Saturdays 3 pm. The last time I took his class, everyone did bridge and he scurried through us all, first and second row– it was hilarious. I love a little interjection of humor during a class. I also enjoy Roque’s class (Roque and Roll) — a little more fast paced.
Nothing to complain about at all with this studio– classes are small even though donation-​based, which is wonderful. I would only suggest to offer more «power» style classes and maybe more weekend classes.
Thanks Hosh for being so wonderful!

An awesome place for kids! My 4 year old attends Little Yogis and Little Dancers and we love it. Hosk Kids is an awesome community resource. The classes are affordable and of high quality. We are so glad to have discovered this neighborhood gem!

I love Xosh! By donation community yoga is fantastic! It embodies the spirit of yoga — openness, generosity, and love. I am so grateful for the noon classes, which are usualy quieter than other times of the day.
I never feel like my mat is too close to another practitioners, (which can be pretty akward when everyone is downward dogging in see-​through americn apparel leggings). I recommend it!

Update: The 3:00 class on Saturday if fantastic but it should be listed as advanced. I injured one of my bicep tendons when the teacher had us going from plank directly to upward dog. I had never done this before. This is an advanced move. In a class as crowded as this one, the teacher is not going to be able to correct you. I would advise people who are not advanced to wait a while for this class. The Wednesday class at noon is very small and perfect for working on corrections.
I have nothing bad to say about this Yoga school. The teachers are down to earth & dedicated! I love the space, I love the cost and the teachers are fantastic. I particularly like the 12:00 classes. They are small and I get the extra attention that I need to work on my form.

Hosh Yoga is hands down one of my favorite studios in NYC. It lacks pretention (that a lot of studios sadly have) it’s affordable, and all of the teachers I’ve had are wonderful. They obviously care about yoga, and leave the whole ‘trendy’ part about it behind.
Some classes are more crowded than others, so just make sure to get there 10~ minutes early and you’ll definitely grab a spot. And remember to donate! I usually go at 10 or 12pm on Saturdays, and it’s an amazing way to start the weekend. Plus, you’re close to awesome brunch spots in Greenpoint for a post-​yoga glow bloody mary.

hosh is inspired
they think it through
give hosh a try
you’ll know what to do
before you can fly
first remove your shoe
place your soul on the floor
be flexible more
float and expand
connect to the land
enjoy a routine
it won’t be a chore
there’s no yoga scene
neither rich nor poor
only human tissue
playing with the issue
of oneness for a few
moments on this journey
find yourself on guernsey
let Hosh inspire you

Better than Yoga to the People – less crowded, helpful teachers, more intimate space, good vibe. Great for beginners.
Inconsistent classes though and teachers are always rotating in/​out. Sometimes challenging and sometimes easy and more relaxing — I never know what I’ll get. Not sure how serious/​qualified the teachers are. Seems like it’s just their side-​thing. I prefer more serious/​devout yogis as teachers but you get what you pay for!
I love it when they massage me with lavender at the end though!

I LOVE this place, their instructors, their classes. Overall wonderful. It’s a pay scale of $ 5 – 15, depending on what you’re able to pay, and a great value for that price.
A few tips:
#1. Bring cash
#2. Give yourself plenty of time to get there early. Like, 15 – 20 minutes. The studios are small and mirror-​less (which I love) and you’ll want time to give your name (and info, if you’re a first-​timer) and set up.
#3. It’s slightly sketch from the outside/​first walking in, but once you get past the random door and empty quiet hallway, there’s a lovely studio. Just keep walking once you walk in. (that was more of a heads-​up than a tip, sorry.)
My one sad note is that they do not have an early morning class :(

Great, donation-​based yoga studio. I’ve had amazing yoga classes here and some ok yoga classes here. It really depends on the teacher. The teacher’s seem to change a lot… But you can definitely find some that you like. They have a ton of classes, but the classes tend to fill up quickly… Especially weekdays after 5:00, so get there early/​on time. The room is a bit chilly, so best to dress in layers.
Yoga is so freaking expensive on this city. Many places are $ 20/​class… I can’t afford that, so I was very pleased to discover Hosh Yoga.

I have nothing but love for this place. I was completely new to yoga a year ago when I stumbled into the beginner class at this studio. The instructor was so calm and inviting that I couldn’t help but keep coming back. I’ve since moved up a notch to the open-​level and enjoy trying new poses.
I’m not very flexible but once a week keeps me a lot more flexible than I think I would be otherwise.
As far as the rest of the instructors, I’ve only had maybe one or two classes where I didn’t feel a connection but I wouldn’t say it was because the person was a bad instructor — some people we just don’t connect with. All good though — spending an hour and 15 minutes a week in a calm, inviting space is exactly what I need in this crazy city.
Keep it up Hosh!

I visited this studio today for a 12 noon class and it was an ok experience. There were only 7 people in class which I loved but it felt disconnected. The instructor was good but needed to be a bit more engaging with the class. I was a first and last time visitor.
Namaste!

I love Hosh Yoga, and I also loved Yuuki Hirano’s class.
I would come here everyday if I lived in Williamsburg.
I found this studio via Unilocal last year upon trying to a yoga studio where I could do drop-​in classes whenever I was visiting in NY. Hosh became the ideal place as it was pay as you wish and the studio offered fantastic, quality instructors. According to the website, it’s also a not for profit yoga studio «dedicated to spreading the love of yoga and fostering a nurturing yoga community in the Greenpoint and Williamsburg area of Brooklyn and of course beyond” – which I think is a great concept!
Yuuki’s class was challenging, and I really appreciated that he provided assists, and it felt like he really cared about helping his students deepen into poses and get the maximum benefits. I really liked his style, and definitely felt a good connection to the class. I also appreciated that he didn’t say things like «don’t worry about the cars, busy streets, all the things you have to do, etc etc and put negative thoughts in my mind, when I wasn’t even thinking of them to begin with! I’ve had yoga teachers like that in the past, super annoying.
I also love the fact that the studio and space itself is very simple without any distractions, no mirrors, no clocks, imagine a hollow, serene room, but it’s not very big so don’t be surprised if you’re in a packed class and someone is literally 1 inch away from you. You take off your shoes outside the classroom, and the donation box hangs by the door and you can pay as you enter/​exit your class.
Overall, this place is great, and I look forward to practicing there again when I return to NY.

I love the people at Hosh as well as the fact that it’s donation-​based. No, not selective donation classes during the day that only freelancers can get to; all day, every day.
My only beef is that the studio is a bit small and they pack a few too many people in. Plus, it would be nice if some of the classes were a bit more challenging than others.

Namaste Homies! I just came back from my first class at Hosh Yoga and it was amazing! I’ve taken yoga classes here and there but I’m 26 and I woke up the other day feeling like, «Candice…you need to get your sh! t together!». So after those powerful words, I decided to really stop procastinating and get my sh! t together! So I came on Unilocal and started looking into cheap yoga classes. And voila! the fabulous Unilocal Gods led me to Hosh yoga.
They run on donations so you can donate as little or as much as you want, which I think is amazing! I went to the 12 pm Fundamentals class because I know I need to brush up on my skills and I didn’t want to take the regular classes and look like the chick who didn’t know the difference between downward facing dog and warrior. My class had about 8 people in it, and the instructor Christina was really nice. She had time to go to people individually and re-​align them or help them with their positions. And I think this is crucial because sometimes I feel like I’m straight but I’m really not, and I need someone to assist me. She didn’t go to fast and she wasn’t a pushy instructor (I hate those types) and she really wanted the class to do their best.
The only negative I would say is the parking situation. I had to park at a 2 hour meter which sucks and they have alternate side street parking over there from 9:30−11 am and 8 – 9:30 a.m. so if you have a car, just be mindful of this.

For someone who does not like yoga, I really like Hosh Yoga.
Clean facilities, great instructors and a great exercise in karma. Seriously, «pay what you wish» yoga is pretty fantastic. I will definitely come again and again.

Are you kidding me? This place is FANTASTIC! I’d never done yoga in the past but now have no problem driving to Brooklyn from Jersey to attend these classes. It’s located in the Williamsburg & Greenpoint areas of Brooklyn. In the summer they hold classes outdoors at McCarren Park but now it’s inside at Otom Gym.
First off, it’s free– well literally, you pay what you wish, but there’s no obligation of signing up for a class or obtaining a gym membership.
Secondly, the instructors are outstanding. No pressure or making you an example in front of the rest of the class. If you’re struggling and can’t keep up, drop down to child’s pose, simple as that. These folks are great!
I can’t compare it to other places in the area since I’ve never been, but in my opinion you’d be hard pressed to find better yoga in the new york city area than at Hosh Yoga.