Prema Yoga Brooklyn

I went to one class at the old location and didn’t like it at all. When they announced their new location, I felt like I should give it a second change. Unfortunately, I wish that I hadn’t!
First of all, I don’t know how anyone can possibly practice yoga in such a crowded space. You can’t grow your practice at all when you’re more concerned about hitting your neighbor in the face during every single sun salutation. However, since this is New York, I’ve dealt with crowded classes before (although not at such an off time!). But the main issue at Prema Yoga is that I (and the entire back half of the class) couldn’t hear or see the teacher. Once in a while, the people in the front half of the room would all start laughing, and we’d all be back there wondering what we missed. People around me kept ending up in the wrong poses because of this issue too.
Before the class even began, everything seemed very cliquey. A lot of people were talking and laughing and hanging out obliviously in the middle of the room while others tried to put their mats down around them. It was really distracting, and that type of environment isn’t the best way to start yoga for me. And there was also an attempted spiritual vibe to the whole experience that felt really, really fake for some reason.
The class itself was fine, other than not being able to hear the teacher, but I didn’t find it to be anything special. To the credit of the teacher & the other girl helping out, they did try to move around the overly crowded room for adjustments. But unless the studio owner starts putting a realistic cap on the class size, I probably won’t be back.

Came here for the first time yesterday. I’ve been practicing yoga for many years and have attended several studios (especially since joining Classpass last year). While I have found a few amazing spots and have my favorites, I felt this studio was different than many I’ve tried.
First of all, I think the studio is beautiful and homey. It has a really positive, welcoming vibe.
I took Align & Flow with Jonathan. I usually don’t love alignment classes, as instructors can get so focused on the poses to the point where you cannot enjoy the class. I didn’t feel that way here. Jonathan was very knowledgeable and encouraging. I agree with other reviewers in that they focus on the anatomy more than other places I’ve tried. As somebody who is trying to deepen her practice, I want to make it a point to come down to this studio more often for that kind of knowledge.
Definitely recommend.

I really like Prema. The instructors are knowledgeable about anatomy which really helps with maintaining poses in the right way. I’ve done a lot of Vinyasa flow classes where there is no individual focus. Prema instructors come around and adjust poses and make sure you don’t injure yourself. The atmosphere is very soothing and there is real sense of community there. Highly recommend.

Prema is wonderful. I purchased the unlimited month Groupon in a fit of an existential crisis and I am so glad I did. I committed myself to going to yoga every workday and man, I have seriously gotten my money’s worth.
The teachers are very good, make individual adjustments and give really clear and helpful instructions. Some are a little more spiritual than others. I’m not into chanting and stuff, so I just stay quiet. I think they strike a good balance between meditation/​restorative poses and more powerful/​athletic ones. My favorite class is the guided self practice on Friday mornings. Amanda and Bobbie are awesome!
They have bathrooms and a shower, so I oftentimes will shower and go to work straight from class.

I’ve taken classes from four different teachers at Prema, and all were great! In particular, Bobbi’s Prema Basics class was especially helpful and clear.

A gem! Great energy, knowledgeable teachers, and most importantly elements of spiritual world of yoga philosophy.

I come all the way from Manhattan just to take a class with Nami. Every time you take her class, you feel leaving so refreshed, calm, peaceful, and healed. Her moves are always easy to moderately challenging. When she goes to the more difficult poses that are hard to hold there are always easier options. Everyone in the class varies so you don’t seem like the least experienced yogi in there. She walks around and gently fixes your pose and pushes you a bit harder which is always nice. At the end of each session, she sets aside a few minutes to wind down in the pose of your choice, pulls the curtains so its dim in the room, and lights some sage. Intense, awesome, and a bit spiritual. I have yet to find another yoga class that compares to Nami’s!

Wow. What an incredible experience it is to practice at Prema. The space is gorgeous, and the vibe is so welcoming and feels so grounded. This is my happy place. I’ve practiced at various studios throughout the city and have never found such a connection to a space, nor to teachers the way I do here. Amanda, Bobbie, Aaron, Veronica, Marcus, Nami, to name a few… they will all blow your mind in ways you can’t imagine. The classes are challenging while at the same time completely tap in to whatever it is you are seeking. I walk out a renewed person after each class. I cannot recommend this place enough. So grateful to have Prema Yoga in my life!

I am a recent convert to yoga which means I’m a tough customer. While some people may like the UES bling of Pure Yoga, and I do sometimes too, other times you want to be in a quiet, comfy, peaceful space, far from the madding crowd. Prema does this. I take morning classes, held in the front room of a Carroll Gardens brownstone. It’s lovely, but not prissy, and feels intimate, with each of the instructors really bringing a different personality and bent to the practice. I like each of them for different things, Ariel for her cerebral wit, creativity, and make it yours attitude, Nami for her spritely, healing ways and mysticism, and Amanda gives a graceful, warm and holistic class. Each pushes you gently to push yourself, makes me think about yoga and experience it differently, and enjoy it more. And it’s just nice to come out at the end of class and not get caught up in ten-​deep foot traffic. You get to carry the yoga high a bit longer – especially if you then have to wait for the G train!

This is a nice studio, and I’ve only been a handful of times, but every time I go I feel like we spend an hour of the time warming up and warming down and listening to the instructor ramble on about who knows what and about 30 minutes doing actual yoga. It gets really boring and tiresome, and I barely break a sweat doing actual yoga?!! The receptionist when checking in is also really cold and rude. Not highly recommended.

This is the place that yogis go to get better trained in their practice. The teachers are phenomenal and your yoga practice will stretch beyond the limits you thought you had and into a whole new yogi. Worth a trip to Brooklyn just to take a class, especially a class by Amanda. If you want to be challenged, you can find that here as well as you can find restorative practices. Highly highly recommended and worth every penny.

I am so honored to have Prema only a hop skip & a jump away from my home. Not because of the convenience of its location but because of the all around vibe. It is more than just a yoga studio it is a yoga haven and a safe space where one can unveil and just be. The teachers are by far the best, not to say they are any better then the rest of the best but by far they are in the front line. I myself have a 200 hour YTT certification i dont teach but I know my stuff and I’m particular about the integrity a space holds when I’m holding my own practice. Please don’t think this reveiw is to pimp out my local joint because I’m friendly with the folks running the establishment or the teachers because I’m not & that’s not the case. Prema just has everything I personally need in a studio, there is a community if I want one, like an open hand when in need. I could go on & on about Prema but I don’t find it neccasary to add the extra,. I guess I could say that’s what I love the most about it, Prema leaves out the extra, unneeded and stands strong being simply enough. I mean that in the best way. Thank you Prema for being an honorable establishment & congratulations for your ongoing growth!!! I highly recommend any one at any level to go, you will feel welcomed.

I’ve come here twice, through a groupon I purchased — i think it was $ 25 for a 5 class pack that must be used within two months of the first class. I’ve taken a mid afternoon class with Bobbie and a Sunday morning class with Lesley, both vinyasa. They were both really friendly and hands-​on.
Bobbie’s mid afternoon class had under ten students, so there was a lot of room to flow as I needed, though her class tends to flow slower and hold positions longer than I like. If you like a sort of slow flow, I would recommend Bobbie.
Lesley’s class was great. very quick position changes and kept on point with breath flow. She seems to know exactly what her students need. I was attempting headstand, but had to retreat to child’s because I had overworked my shoulders, and almost as soon as I did this she came over, sat on me and gave me a shoulder massage. (thank-​you!)
I took of one star for a couple minor things:
— drop in class is very steep… $ 17 is crazy expensive… but I assume it’s because of the location. If it weren’t for the groupon I would have never come to this studio
— the space is SMALL. I mean… it is beautiful, but it is the size of a brownstone’s dining room… maybe a bit bigger than that. In the Sunday class I was constantly kicking the person behind me in the head and had a face full of man feet (not cute.) Luckily the person directly beside me (i was on the end of a row) was in sync with my movements so the two of us never had a space issue.

Best yoga spot in carroll gardens and cobble hill. I have been going for over a two years now. Lesley and Amanda have made me a regular practicer. I highly recommend this studio to beginners looking to learn and experienced yogis who wish to expand their practice. The personal instruction and friendly atmosphere sets this studio apart from others.

Prema has been my yoga home for a number of years. It is a beautiful, serene space with wonderful energy created by all of the skilled and generous teachers. There are many regulars so it is a welcoming community for yogis at all levels. Classes are offered at varied times and levels and there are special events that are interesting and fun.

Dropped in an open level today. Learned some new things which is always great!
The front desk was friendly and the teacher made you feel extremely comfortable.
I like this spot. You should try it out!

Prema is an excellent yoga studio. The space is cozy + the atmosphere is very friendly, but the main reason I go there is for Amanda Harding’s classes. I have tried dozens of different yoga instructors at studios around the city, and Amanda is a rare type of teacher. Regardless of your level or ability, you will find her classes challenging and inspiring. I began taking her classes as a beginner, and I have slowly felt myself progress because of her excellent corrections and encouragement. Her classes are never boring because they are never repetitive — and her great sense of humor is also a bonus. I don’t live in the neighborhood, but I am happy to travel to Prema to take Amanda’s classes.
I have also heard that Lesley’s classes are wonderful– and from the one workshop I attended with her, I will definitely be back to try more of her classes.

I’ve only been here once (last night) but I plan on returning very soon! The studio is very cozy, with hard wood floors, soaring high ceilings, big windows and nice touches throughout. I went to the 8:30pm Monday night class which was awesome — this particular class fee is by «donation» so it doesn’t break the bank which is always nice too. :)
Sammi Friedman was the teacher — she was wonderful! Super thorough, friendly, had great energy and got really personal with each of us. It was refreshing! She was great in explaning the poses and showing us how to do them… right! Something I don’t always do.
I definitely recommend this place, and will be back…

Prema is a beautiful studio with well-​practiced teachers who know how to give proper adjustments (a rare find!). I like this place and would recommend it.
Wish they had an open practice time so I could get my home-​practice groove on once in a while.

A Gem
Prema calls a beautiful lofty Salon level brownstone as their home. the space is one large room, with soaring celing and huge windows. The studio is humble but exudes a warmth, especially the hot summer night I ventured over for an hour and a half of vinyasas.
One gets the feeling that this neighborhood studio has much more in mind for it’s future. Talks of live music accompanying classes and dancing; how cool is that? Though I only went to one class, they offer discounts to students and their $ 100 for unlimited classes seems like a fair enough rate. Drop in for $ 17 and decide for yourself.