Yumcha Yoga

Loved Heesun’s Sunday 5:00 PM Vinyasa. Low-​pressure environment and friendly fellow students :)

I didn’t have any prior experience with yoga, but Yumcha Yoga was very welcoming and helped me develop a real interest. Wonderful, friendly atmosphere and kind teachers. Class sizes are typically small so instructors can be more attentive to individual students. Part of me doesn’t want anyone else to find out about this hidden gem!
Different instructors focus on different aspects of yoga; a great mix of mindfulness, spirituality, and physical workout to break a sweat.

I started practicing yoga just so I have something to do after work other than happy hour and it is the best decision that I have ever made in life! I love Victor’s vinyasa and he is the coolest yoga instructor, he has great play list in his class and would even take song requests. Looking forward to attending more of Sho’s class :)

When you open the door to Yumcha, next to a fish market, you are greeted by the wonderful scent of lavender. Then Yen Yen & Colin or whoever at the front desk ALWAYS welcome you warmly. They are so attentive! Wonderful group of teachers — whether you are brand new to yoga or seasoned yogi, you will feel right at home! Highly recommended!!!

Best Yoga studio in the city. The instructors are great and there are a variety of classes for every level of Yogi and Yen Yen (the owner) is one of the nicest people you will ever meet. The studio is extremely clean and everyone is very friendly. The prices are great and the $ 20 one week unlimited deal is a great way to see what the studio has to offer.
All in all this is a great studio and if you are in New York, and looking for a new place to practice, give Yumcha a try, you won’t regret it.

Love love love! Studio (space, cleanliness and what it has to offer), instructors, classes, and staff enough said. I could go on forever. The scented oil infused hot towels is the cherry on top of a delicious sundae at the studio.
Yen yen the owner and business woman without the suit and tie is one of the sweetest, most compassionate and emphathetic woman. She is super cool and a laid-​back yogi to add to that.
You will feel at home and see yumcha studios as your second home, I guarantee it. Besides the space, atmosphere and people at the studio, you get a deep understanding of your alignment. You also obtain benefits from the poses and the breathing meditations as you become stronger and better. You grow patient in your practice, in other words, as you keep practicing you grow wiser and stronger mentally, physically, soulfully and spiritually.
I have found my yoga foundation along with my penchant for yoga through this exact studio. It has humbled me yet at the same time spoiled me. :)

Yoga has been a daily part of my life for the past 5 years, I was looking for a studio to take my practice to the next level and got much more.
The studio is beautiful, clean, well lit, and the lavender smell is relaxing. The classes are smaller and teachers are in tune towards the needs of every student. This is a great place to start yoga for the first time. Even when the studio is full, the space does not feel crowded. I have been practicing here for over a month, and I felt stronger, and I am able to experience poses I was never able to experience before.
Yen Yen, Colin, the instructors, and fellow yogis are wonderful!
Fantastic studio, great people, and some of the best instructors I have ever practiced with.

Yumcha is my favorite yoga studio in Queens. I’ve been practicing here for almost a year. I discovered yoga while searching for a cure for my back pain. I’m no longer in pain and have been inspired to change my diet and lifestyle to compliment my practice.
This studio is awesome for so many reasons. It’s the cleanest yoga studio I have ever been to and the owners and fellow yogis here are so friendly and welcoming. The classes are relatively small so you can receive more attention from the instructor. There’s also a mirror to check your alignment.
I highly recommend Sho since he’s just so amazing and passionate about teaching. He has a great personality and is very creative in his sequences. I’ve taken so many classes with him and yet I always leave class learning more. His alignment based Vinyasa class is inspired by the Iyengar method. He has a way of using props to help you learn and overcome your fears in difficult postures. I learned my first headstand, handstand and forearm stand from him. I never thought it would be possible since I have a fear of heights and lack upper body strength. I also enjoy his chakra balancing, pranayama and meditative approach to yoga.
His new advanced class is also wonderful since it’s somewhat similar to an Iyengar level three class. He explains and demonstrates in detail and uses props when needed to help assist you into the postures. He will also pay attention to your weaknesses and help you overcome them if you are willing to learn.
I also enjoy Masako’s Candlelit Flow. It helps to unwind after a long day at the office. She’s very focused on alignment and the last posture is always a restorative one. I would also recommend her restorative and yin yoga classes since she’s a very experienced and mindful instructor. In one of her classes, she pointed out I will never learn how to do Chaturanga since I avoided it. Now I keep practicing to build strength and hopefully get better at it.
Thank you Yen Yen and Colin for your beautiful studio and for helping me find my new passion :)

Have you ever wanted to ditch the yoga DVDs and actually go to a yoga studio for the first time without feeling awkward or uncomfortable? Yumcha Yoga is the spot you’ve been looking for.
Having never gone to a yoga studio or gym before (and being traumatized by years and years of overly enthusiastic 12 year old dodgeball players in middle school), I was somewhat hesitant to join. Plus, my concerns of my own self-​image made me worried I wouldn’t fit in with an organic/​granola loving crowd (I do eat organic and granola, I just don’t look like I do)!
But this place has exceeded my expectations…
Yen Yen and Colin, the owners of this hidden gem, welcomes you warmly and they easily make you feel like old friends. The reviews don’t lie, it’s true! In fact, everyone is so welcoming that you seamlessly and effortlessly become part of the community without even realizing it!
The studio is clean and smells great. The instructors are so accommodating, encouraging and knowledgeable. For a beginner and a socially awkward one to boot, I am not made to feel like I’m way out of my league or embarrassed by my lack of experience.
My daughter loves the Kids Yoga too! The kids are all great and Michelle, the instructor, has an excellent taste in music she plays for both kid’s yoga and power yoga. Sho is fantastic and his Stress Buster class is calming, enjoyable and fun. Masako’s Candlelit Yoga class is amazing; she is encouraging, creative in her instruction and helpful. I have yet to try out the other instructors but am compelled to try them out because of all the great things I hear.
Parking is reported to be tough but truthfully, I have yet to have had any issues beyond circling around once or twice.
Anyone can practice yoga but practicing it and feeling really part of the community happens at Yumcha Yoga. Oh, and I fit in just fine with or without the organic/​granola love… :)

I started going to this yoga studio in December because I was referred to it by a friend. It is close by my apartment, and I was looking for places to practice nearby. The teachers and management are very friendly and welcoming. It did not take long for me to feel at home here.
Every teacher brings their passion into their practice, and I always learn something new each time I attend a class. I usually go two or three times a week, and I plan on continuing to attend in the near future. I highly recommend this studio!

I have previously been to 3 other yoga studios before my friend recommended Yumcha Yoga to me. I’m so glad she did! It’s the best yoga studio with respect to cleanliness, classes, instructors and the owners management of the studio. Yen Yen, the owner is the sweetest person and she really takes into consideration what kind of classes the students would like to take.
They have a variety of classes ranging from vinyasa to power to flexibility to restorative classes. Check out the website for the most updated class schedule. I’ve wanted to try their warm vinyasa classes as well. They even have a kids yoga class that my boys love attending and look forward to each week! I have attended most of the classes and it’s amazing how each instructor has their own personal style but after each class I always leave relaxed and rejuvenated. Each class has a different focus but it’s always a wonderful workout. I look forward to going whenever I get a chance. Yoga has helped me to lose weight and has increased my flexibility and strength and has made me a better runner as well! I can even do a headstand which I thought was impossible. Trust me, I’m a beginner but Yumcha Yoga has helped me to love yoga and enhance my practice.

As someone with 8 years practice of Yoga, I find this place to be my new yoga home since moving to Queens. The classes are as fun and challenging as you could get in an great Manhattan studio. Teachers are super friendly and some of them are very innovative. Class is always small and intimate. A great thing about this studio is, like a dance studio that one side of wall is just mirror, which is super helpful for self-​adjustment even for experienced practitioners!

I’ve been coming to Yumcha Yoga for a few months now and am grateful to have found this new home for my yoga practice. All the instructors here are fabulous. I’m especially appreciative that I’ve been able to come throughout my pregnancy and all the instructors are so attentive and offer suggestions to modify the poses so that they are comfortable and safe for me.
The place is clean and relaxing and I’ve never been to a place with a more friendly crowd and owner!

I hated exercise, I hated moving. in general. Till yoga ! Yumcha is where I started.
I first started yoga for my back pains. Was totally confused with the positions and styles. Little by little, though, teachers help you, students help you, the owner, Yen Yen& Collin help, Paul (who works the front desk from time to time) helps, It’s a very friendly, clean yoga studio!
The instructors are super sensitive to your body, and they are very attentive. They give you different variations if you want to go deeper and challenge yourself. Or, if you are not feeling it that day, they also give you a simpler, a less strenuous variation.
I don’t want to specifically name a teacher, because that would be so unfair to the others because they are all so a w e s o m e. Just personal preference however, I do enjoy power courses more because it has more of a pace. Even if you are not a fast paced person, still! Try it out and you will be surprised how much you like it. I hated moving, but now look at me (:
The prices can be a little difficult to work with, especially if you are a college student like me. DO NOT let that be the reason, though! This is a great place to do yoga!
Morning classes start from 10am, and the latest class at 8pm!
Happy yoga-​ing!

A yoga place in Flushing? 5 stars in every review? Must be something sketchy… but no! They really do deserve 5 stars.
1) Super friendly owner and yoga instructors. When you come in, everyone knows you by name and greets you.
2) Walk in and you’re instantly calm.
3) Cubies to store your belongings.
4) 2 bathrooms
5) After class, you get a hot towel infused with something amazing (I don’t know what it was but it was my favorite part of class)
6) Great instructors
The only gripe about this place was their schedule… it just didn’t work with mine :(Wish I could’ve gone more before my Groupon expired. If they had more classes (5pm on weekdays would be cool, and more weekend classes please!), I would definitely come back.
Highly recommended if you’re in the area!

I’ve never tried yoga before & never even thought I would be ever interested until my friend brought me to this yoga studio. As you walk up the steps the scent of lavender welcomes you I actually love the fact that it sticks on my clothes. The studio is very clean and relaxing. The owner Yen-​Yen & her husband Collin are very nice & welcoming. All of the teachers here are great they will work with you no matter what yoga level you’re in. When you walk out of this place you will feel very rejuvenated.

Yumcha is the best yoga studio in New York!
I’ve been taking Power Yoga classes here for over a month and my stamina, balance, and flexibility has increased dramatically. The teachers are helpful and friendly. The owners are community-​minded and have created an inviting environment for people of all backgrounds and experience levels. Best of all, Yumcha is located in Flushing, NY – the heart of a new cultural movement that is transforming America.

I moved to the Flushing/​CollegPoint area in February coming from Astoria where Yoga studios are abundant.
All I could find in the area was a few yoga classes at the Y. I really wanted more yoga than I could find in the area.
Along comes YUMCHA! This amazing studio goes beyond what I was looking for. Classes 7 days a week and one of the most talented/​gifted pool of teachers you can find in any yoga studio.
The owner YenYen’s creation has become my Yoga Oasis. Recommended for anyone looking for yoga in the area.

Came in for the first time for the foundations class with Pepper. I am somewhat new to yoga — done some hot yoga before but that’s about it. i definitely needed a refresher! The studio is really nice. As soon as you enter the door outside, you come up a flight of stairs with candles and a calming scent. The owner was super welcoming and introduced me to the instructors (both for my class and the one after). I purchased the 3 week unlimited yoga deal for new students and the owner told me I was more than welcomed to stay for the power yoga class after the foundations one.
The class was in a large space with soft lighting. The class was only myself and another student which was GREAT because I got so much more one on one attention that I had ever gotten in a group class PERIOD. I explained to Pepper my stress level, occupation and the constant stiff shoulders and back and she was able to tailor the class to suit some of my needs. She even massaged my neck and lower back during some of the poses! Now Im thinking of ways to incorporate yoga into my work out schedule.
Can’t wait to go back!

I’m a complete newbie at yoga– I’d done it one time before I started at Yumcha– but this studio has me hooked. The instructors are all really helpful and patient, even with an unflexible, stiff guy like me. Going to yoga after a day of office work always makes my shoulders and back feel better, and I’ve heard it’s a gentler form of exercise than running or basketball. That said, the Vinyasa can really be a workout; I was dripping in sweat the last time I went.
The studio itself is cool, clean, well-​lit, and comfortable, and smells like lavender. There are also cool drawings on the walls in the bathroom and the owners are super duper nice! A great hidden gem in Flushing.