Surya Yoga Academy – Hoboken Midtown

Ive been doing yoga for a long time, and this is the best studio Ive been to… its always clean and has a helpful staff. The real VALUE are the teachers at Surya… They’re the ones that make it so great… there’s about a 10 of them and they’re all very skilled in not only asana’s, but Sanskrit & pranayama as well… you actually LEARN how to do the pose correctly with the proper alignment. I highly recommend this studio to any beginner or advanced student.

This is an excellent yoga studio. The instructors are very kind, knowledgeable, and attentive to posture and safety. They space is very clean and location is very convenient on Washington street in midtown Hoboken. I am delighted to discover a yoga studio close to home.

Surya is great! I have learned a lot from the instructors’ verbal cues and adjustments. The facility is clean. The class times are convenient.

This review applies to the downtown Hoboken location:
The venue is tucked away in the basement floor of an office building on Hudson street (just minutes from Hoboken terminal), making it easily accessible from both Manhattan and neighbouring towns in Hudson county via PATH train or light rail. Its discrete lower-​level location successfully isolates it from street noise, despite being situated on a heavily transited intersection. The space itself is modestly sized, and comprised of only one studio and a reception area, making it an ideally intimate setting for practicing yoga.
The facilities are pristine. The amenities, while limited, are updated and well maintained, the staff is attentive and friendly, and the ambiance is adequately customized for each class.
The classes themselves are a contemporary adaptation of the traditional Bikram style practice, in that they are held in a heated room, but deviate from the traditional 26-​pose sequence. Additionally, they are set to a medley of (sometimes questionable) music, and vary with the instructor. If traditional is what you’re after (and admittedly I was), this is not the place to find it. But the experience of each class effectively offers the decompressing relaxation qualities I was seeking, nevertheless.

I tried the Hudson location in Hoboken for a hot beginner level course. It was only 60 minutes but it was a great workout as we were constantly moving. The class was supposed to be around 100 degrees and I don’t feel that it was that warm, but I had a great workout and plan to return. I hope next time will be closer to HOT :)

Great studio. I don’t have a lot of experience with different yoga studios, but for myself, a beginner, this studio has been great for me. The classes are small, the instructors great and willing to help, and the space clean and inviting.
I’ve been to Yoga to the People in Manhattan, and there’s so many people you get lost in the mix. For a beginner, the personal, hands on approach at Surya is much better than a larger less personal environment. Would definitely recommend to anyone, beginner or advanced.

I began attending Surya Yoga about two years ago, and it has changed my life. I had never tried bikram before (though I was a fairly active yogi), and this was not only a perfection introduction, but it pushed me to new levels. My skill set was challenged as I discovered that I actually enjoyed their other hot yoga classes, instead of traditional bikram.
And every teacher has been incredibly supportive, as well as challenging. They each work with your own comfort level (most classes seems to have a range of skill, from beginner to advanced), and are willing to stay after to talk about any questions you may have.
They also had a renovation in the midtown location and opened up a new location downtown, and the studios are incredibly clean and have a terrific zen to them. I eagerly look forward to going to class early to just sit there and relax.
Whether you’re a first time user, or an advanced pro, I definitely recommend Surya Yoga.

Surya Yoga (downtown location) is a great yoga studio. I’m brand new to the practice and always feel welcome and watched out for when I attend a class.
The instructors will work with your comfort level to ensure you get a great workout. And the studio is impeccably clean, which is very important when you’re spending an hour drenched in sweat.
Would recommend this studio to anyone interested in picking up the practice or continuing an existing one.

I had the best experience in this studio. They have a lovely space with this amazing energy and the best teachers, I really love all of them!
I I highly recommend this studio!

I was previously a loyal customer of surya yoga about 2 years ago. I moved about 30 minutes away and bought a groupon for my friend and I. When I looked up the schedule online it gave me the times for the 3 locations so we decided to go to the 12p on a Sunday in the midtown Hoboken location. When checking in, Gagan the owner, told us we had to leave because Groupon was not allowed there. He said they did no accept groupons which is a lie because I have seen them on the site for sale for the midtown location. I asked him if I had any sessions left from 2 years ago and he said if I had sessions then I wouldn’t be able to use the groupon. He contradicted himself right there. So I told him the fine print said if it had been over a year, I was allowed to purchase. He said I had no sessions left which also isn’t true because I had bought a $ 500 package and I wasn’t able to use all of it because I got pregnant. I also remember speaking to him during pregnancy to see if I could postpone the expiration date deadline and he said yes that I had an extra month after birth. Who has time after a baby is born, especially first few months, to go to yoga-​30 minutes away. 15 sessions lost.
Anyway, back to the present. I asked Gagan if we could just take the class there this time since he made the rules and we would never use that location and just use the other ones. He said no and that if I wanted I could go to Jersey City for the class that started in 10 minutes. If you know where that location is by Grove Street, you know that parking is a disaster. So basically groupon is accepted in other 2 locations according to him but not midtown Hoboken? He said sorry but we had to leave. I told him once again I drove 30 minutes and to please just let us take the class and we would not come back there with groupon and he said I had to pay $ 20 or so for drop in. I even mentioned how the class was not packed. If it was packed, I would understand. He still said no and sorry with a smug face. I told him he was not sorry because as the owner and I, a customer since 2006 as well as 15 or so expired sessions, he should have just let it go. Business is business and everyone I tell this story to always says they knew he wasn’t a nice person for the times they have gone there. 3 of my friends never went back there because of his attitude.
He really rubs everyone the wrong way unless you are a certain type of class. He discriminates and chooses who or what gets away with things. As a business owner, I understand that is your choice, but I know good business from bad business and Gagan is not conducting it in a professional manner. I appreciate the instructors for the time and dedication they have to teach the class because the classes are great but Gagan needs to practice some shanti if he is going to own a yoga studio.

So I joined the hot yoga craze over a year ago! If you’re looking to get into it I definitely recommend surya yoga! I have to say I didn’t get much from the instructor who was teaching the beginner bikram class. It wasn’t until I branched out to the regular classes that instructors like Erica really helped me with poses I thought I was doing right this entire time and I was completely doing wrong!
My complaints are with the people that do hot yoga! I wish they would require all students to mandatorily place a towel on their mat! It really breaks my focus when the barely clothed sweaty man behind me is sweating crazily onto the floor and as I’m holding my pose I’m secretly freaking out about the puddle of gross creeping my way. By the end of the class my Mat is pushed against the mirror and head is pressed against it! Also as a microbiologist I wish they would just take two freakin minutes between classes to run an antibacterial over the floor! There is nothing more disgusting than asking them for a towel to wipe up someone’s sweat from the previous class so you can put your clean mat down

I purchased a groupon for this studio ($ 40 for 10 classes!) I have attended class with three different instructors and I can definitely attest to the fact that there is something for everyone here. If you want more of a meditative practice, I would recommend Rashila’s class. She is very knowledgable and teaches a great later in the evening class. Erica is great if you’re a beginner. She’s wonderful about explaining each pose.
This studio is somewhat hard to find as it is in the basement of the building, but it is very clean which is good since everyone leaves dripping in sweat! I will definitely keep attending classes at this studio since there is a midtown location as well.

I’ve been going to Surya Yoga Academy since I moved to Hoboken 5 months ago, and I absolutely love it! I’ve taken the Bikram and Viyansa classes and they both offer a different experience for me; Bikram works on getting deeper into the poses and strengthening them while Viyansa focuses on the «flow» of moving from pose to pose using core and upper-​body strength. I’ve found the classes very relaxing and help me de-​stress from the day.
These classes are good for everyone, from beginners to more advanced and give you a chance to take classes in all areas. One of the best teachers at this studio, as well as the Jersey City, is Jessica Ashen. She’s such a sweet heart and really cares about her students growing in their practice. All of the teachers I’ve had so far are very experienced and keep you motivated throughout the session. I LOVE hot yoga now!

Love Surya yoga! This studio is what really turned me on to hot yoga. Although it is not a true Bikram yoga studio, you still reap the benefits of the heat and postures. They offer a lot of different classes with different teachers and each teacher has their own style. Unlike Bikrams hour and a half classes, surya offeres both 1 hour and 1 hour and 15 minute classes. I have found that these hour classes are the perfect length after a long day or when you have other things to do. I have since moved out of Hoboken but I do try to take these classes as often as I can. The studios are clean and prices are comparable to other hot yoga studios in the area.

Been to both hoboken studios. They keep it extremely hot, regardless of the yoga style, which I appreciate. Every instructor has their own style. Not like some other studios that I’ve been to where it is always the same sequence and gets stale. Pricey but in line with the area.

Like every place there are pros and cons. Pros — no carpeting. I have no idea why bikram requires carpeting, simply gross. Suryas floors are hardwood/​pergo which are nice. It’s clean. Lots of classes offered, instructors seem good. Cons — Hoboken layout is odd, there is a unisex locker room and then two separate bathrooms with showers. Might have been better if they had a men’s and women’s locker room each with a shower so you don’t have to wait for each person to use the individual bathroom/​shower. It’s not true bikram, basically they cut down most of the floor series into single sets and eliminate most of the savanasas and bikram sit-​ups. Customer service just ok.
I’ll go back, and I’ll probably get used to it.

I’ve never really been a fan of yoga because I found it boring and my mind is always racing… until I found Surya Yoga. I LOVE THIS PLACE!!! Why?
— The place is airy and super Zen.
— Most of the instructors provide clear instructions and information on how the different poses benefit you.
— Initially, I thought that I would pass out from the heat but really it opens you up and loosens your muscles which enable you to do more advanced poses.
— I hold all my tension in my shoulders and I used to get massages on a regular basis (once every 2 – 3 weeks). Since going here, I have had little to no need to get a massage because the class for some reason works out that knots in my back. I know, it’s crazy!
If you’re unsure about this place, I highly recommend that you try it because it’s fabulous. AND you get your first WEEK (that’s right, WEEK!) FREE! Just keep in mind that they’re not the greatest about getting back to you (based on my experience) but if you go in person, they do their best to accommodate you. Though I usually don’t want to promote places I really (because I want to keep this all to myself :)), Surya is my new favorite pastime.
Namaste

Upping my rating to 5 stars. Surya IS as good as it gets.
I did a Bikram class at the Jersey City Studio with Gagan the day of the snowstorm and it met every need I had on that freezing day. He changed it up a little in a way that really made sense with the floor series. I really appreciated some one on one guidance he gave me to finesse my postures. I worked in this class.
I also took Jason and Erica’s New Year’s Day Renew/​Recharge class — - it was transcendent. The staff at this space are so dedicated to the practice and their studio and students. Inspiring!
Honestly, the yoga community this Surya space is building is has really help me make my transition to New Jersey from Manhattan. All students are friendly and the vibe here is so positive. It is a place of joy.
And it’s getting verrrry popular! Lot’s or regulars make coming to this class like a Yoga version of Cheers. :)

As far as the classes go, this place is pretty quality. Although i must say, this is NOT TRUE HOT yoga. I’d call it VERY WARM yoga on most days. Yes, sometimes in the summer it gets up there and people are dripping all over the place, but for the most part it’s only in the high 80s, low 90’s, so for TRUE hot yoga enthusiasts, you may be disappointed.
The studio is in the basement and you need to be buzzed from the front. Arrive RIGHT BEFORE the class starts (about 5 minutes). If you arrive too early, the buzzing will interrupt the class before (which is my ABSOLUTE BIGGEST COMPLAINT ABOUT THIS PLACE). You’re at the end of your class, winding down, and all of the sudden the loud buzzing starts, one after the other. The instructor has to walk over WHILE STILL INSTRUCTING and buzz people in. If you arrive TOO LATE, the door will be closed and locked and they won’t let you in.
The «reception» is actually IN the yoga room. So you can’t go in there and talk to anyone unless there is a class about to start or one that has just finished. You can rent a mat and also buy bottles of water for $ 1 in the room. I took away two stars because as enjoyable as hot yoga is, and as good as the instructors are, the setup of the studio is really far from ideal.

I have only take n my 1^st class so far but I am a huge fan.
My instructor did a good job at learning names and talking to the inexperienced. It was a great work out, and i felt completely comfortable. This was my 1^st yoga class ever! I purchased the 5 classes for $ 50 for new clients and cant wait for my next class.
I will update after my 5 classes.