Integral Yoga Institute

My sister, her fiancé and I went on New Year's Eve with Melanie and it was awesome! The studio is beautiful, the lightening is great and the vibe was very welcoming. We loved Melanie's class, I really enjoyed the music too.

Now emerging from the Covid frenzy, slowly getting back into gear. Bookstore is a great place for human development books, and next door is a huge art and events place well worth stopping by when you are in the area.

I love this place. I get a really great workout/sweat sesh in and feel more balanced after. Great choice of music and wonderful instructors. However, there isn't a huge difference in the classes as far as the routine. I wish there would be more of a variety of other poses/movements.

I started shopping here when they first opened and folks worked for free to balance their karma. I have always loved Integral Yoga because of their integrity and great bulk and produce selections. The deli is great as well. I used to travel all the way from the Bronx to shop here. The closing of this store was most unfortunate. I almost feel betrayed. I am certain that there are many people who wish they were still open.

I've been coming to Integral Yoga for years. I feel they have remained true to the original ideal of Yoga - creating a balance between body, mind and spirit which is what I certainly need. I find it a warm and accepting oasis in the heart of NYC, not to mention all the workshops, on health, spirituality, nutrition with amazing instructors. Great natural food store and apothecary across the street. So glad you are all there.!

Arguably one of the most LOVED places on Earth. Integral Yoga maintains the beautiful practice taught by Swami Satchidananda. There isn't much I can say aside from what the website could tell you- if anything written there resonates with you then I recommend you opening your heart to Integral! I began at Integral through karmic service, went to workshops, and then finally took a class. I slowly exposed myself to what I could receive from Integral and I'm grateful that I did because I've built a new sense of who I am within myself during my time spent here. It's easy to build a community in a place so accepting!

I like that the teachers create an open space for me to practice - they don't put their judgments of what I should or should not be able to do. I like the opportunity to graceful explore my own boundaries while being supported to not strain. In a world were we are taught to strive, push boundaries, keep going through the pain, this is a counterbalance and as a busy New Yorker, I appreciate this!

I have been practicing yoga at IYI off and on sometimes with very long stretches in between for over 15 years. I have taken yoga classes many other places and always come back here. The instructors are nearly all of very high caliber and the physical environment is very conducive to a positive experience. There is generally a nice balance between picking apart the intention behind the postures and keeping things moving. It is true, as some reviews have stated, that the offerings are not of the absolute most vigorous and athletic variety. However, if you are seeking to tone your mind and spirit along with your body, this is a great place. IYI is one of the only places in this city where I have been able to experience a true respite. Thank you for being there. I hope you always are.