This is one of the best yoga studios I have been to in NYC for overall attention to the students and a holistic approach to the mind and body. My favorite instructor is Julie Pasqual who generally teaches Wednesdays. The class is quite intimate and starts with a reading and singing to Krishna. You don't have to be religious to join in since the Bhakti Center welcomes all. Go in with an open mind and get to singing because it's such a beautiful chant that relaxes you before diving into practice. One day after class, I had the pleasure of attending an event for The Festival of Lights and what an experience! They had local vendors serving Indian food, henna, performances, and singing. There was also a vegan food event and a smores' night I couldn't make it to, but if you're all about community definitely give this place a try! Included with class: matts, blocks, blankets, invites to their monthly events. Note to newbies: -Chant sung: Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna. Hare Hare, Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama. Hare, Hare. -Look at pulsd for an intro course if you want to test out read more

Went here to have a look at the temple and received some prasad. Nice space. Friendly folks here. Would come back to check out kirtan and event. Wanted to check out the restaurant next door yet they were closed. read more

This is my favorite yoga studio right now. I love their classes and the instructors are great. No frills, just yoga. They also offer great pranayama and meditation classes as well! Can't say enough good things about it. The space is big and bright too. Their mats are clean (you have to clean the mat you used after class)! read more

This is a wonderful wonderful place to explore all aspects of yoga, from the asanas and exercise aspect to the ancient texts and power of sound through singing devotional music (kirtan). The entire team, teachers are so knowledgable, trained by the best and the community is beautiful. I fell deeper in love with yoga's promise through my experiences at the Bhakti Center. Thursday Night Kirtan's are the best party in NYC. Keep your eyes on their workshop calendar for some next level opportunities! Make sure to stop by Divya's Kitchen next door for an incredible vegetarian meal! read more

This is a nice yoga studio in the lower east side with a variety of classes. I really enjoyed the Sunday evening restorative class. It's definitely more of a relaxing and meditative class than a workout, but it's the perfect way to reset before the week. read more

The Bhakti center graciously allowed us to use there space for an activist event, which contributed to the success of the workshop. We could not have done it without you! read more

Safe, clean, beautiful temple and spiritual center with a highly exalted bramachariya.

Bhakti center is now my favorite place to take yoga classes. I'd heard about it from a friend and started coming here after a teacher I really liked (MaryAllison) started teaching here. Each teacher has their own style so I encourage you to try multiple teachers. So far I've gone to classes with Jamuna, Brinda, Pooja and Vera - all have been amazing but somewhat different in pace for the Bhakti Flow classes, with Jamuna's Monday class being the fastest and Vera's Friday class being just what I need to slow down and end the week (still a challenging class though). What I really love about Bhakti center is that it's not just a yoga center, it's a cultural, spiritual center, and so they weave yogic philosophy into each class. I can honestly say it's been helping me cope much better with every day stressors of life far beyond the yoga mat, and for that I am forever grateful. Thank you to all of the teachers and staff at the Bhakti center read more

I went back several times since my last review to complete the 2 week trial membership and I really loved it. I will continue to go back and not let that 1 bad experience with 1 person taint the place. Again, the studio is very nice, clean, simple, and spacious. All the teachers were fabulous. They are well trained and I enjoyed each class I took (weekend and weekday). If your looking for a deeper yoga practice, this is the place. read more

We organized a series of presentations in this beautiful space. Everyone was very kind and helpful. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming. The second you walk in, there are inviting scents and colors. We felt at home right away and are grateful to the BC for allowing us to use a large room for our presentations. We would love to w9rk with them again in the future! read more

Went to an animal welfare conference here and the room was beautiful. Wonderful experience.

Once again, the yoga thug is on the prowl. I took a suggestion from a fellow Yelper to get the Pulsd deal for this studio ($20 for 20 classes) and boy I am so happy to have found this place! I came here for a Sunday 7pm Open class. The Bhakti Center was closed, but if you take the door right to the left, you will be let into the building and the yoga studio is on the second floor. They have 1 big yoga practising room and another smaller one. Many yogis that came tonight (about 9 of us) had some kind of a coupon deal. The class I took was taught my a husband and wife combo and I really enjoyed how they instructed in the class. We started off the class with some music by the husband. I love when studios bring out the harmonium, play and sing. The music immediately calmed me and I was ready for some good stretching. I also really enjoyed the fact that the husband was telling us a story throughout the whole class. We started with some warm-ups, which included some jumping jacks and then we moved thru some pretty intense poses, Vinyasa-style. I definitely got a good sweat on and my hips opened up quite a bit. After about 30 minutes of this high-intensity Vinyasa, the wife took over and got us into more deep stretches, with longer hold times. I really appreciated the hip openers and always enjoy a good pigeon pose stretch. I am so tight in the hips, but with each day, I am getting looser and after 10 years of practising, I am seeing progress and fluidity. It pays to stick to your yoga practise. We ended class with a bit of a high beats kirtan. Groovy! I walked out of the class refreshed, smiling and oh so happy I found this oasis in the "wild city" we live in. And the instructors bought yummy treats (laddoos) to share with us. I am definitely coming back for the rest of my 19 classes. Hopefully, I'll be able to come on a day the cafe is also open. Oh, and just to note, yoga mats are complimentary and they do offer water and tea, but bring your own container. I love this place, thanks Bhakti Center for a wonderful Sunday night and many more nights of good stretching. read more

I LOVE the Bhakti Center. I was introduced to it by my friend about a year ago. During that time, I attended Thursday night kirtan, a couple festivals including the Pearl festival a few days ago (where I also signed up for seva) and took an Ayurveda cooking class. I am looking forward to taking yoga classes as well. The Bhakti Center is peaceful, spiritual (everyone is welcome regardless of religious affiliation-or not), welcoming, soulful, genuine and positive. Whenever I visit, I always leave feeling lifted and serene. A brand new expanded café will be opening soon. Their food is quite good. I recommend to visit The Bhakti Center for any of their weekly events, special festivals, yoga or just to experience the goodness that is transmitted from the wonderful people who run it. Beautiful. read more

The Bhakti center is what NYC was waiting for. Through others you realize that you come from a place of love and that it's OK to spread that love! I realized this the first day I arrived. The center gives you hope that spirituality can really change the world ! The woman's group is fantastic and they also have classes where you can deepen your spirituality! KIRTAN on THURSDAYS is life! Come one; come ALL! read more

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This is one of my favorite yoga studios ever. Jai is the man-- his classes offer a reasonably challenging workout, but his guidance, both humorous and serious, is amazing. He reads from the Vedas at the end of every class and plays the harmonium to open and close. I don't usually go in for "spiritual experiences," but it's really a treat and a reflective experience to hear him speak. The studio itself is clean and attractive, and classes are reasonably priced and available on Class Pass. They also offer some donation-based classes. Recommended if you're in the market for something more thoughtful than the often-frantic vinyasa flows (both heated and otherwise) that this city tends to prioritize. read more

I'm extremely grateful to count the The Bhakti Center (TBC) as one of my home yoga studios. TBC offers vinyasa flow asana in a beautiful setting that feels more like being in India than in the East Village of NYC. Several teachers include the aspects of Bhakti yoga, such as beautiful harmonium playing and mantra chanting, during the classes which provided an added spiritual flavor and aid in going deeper in the moving meditation. Besides the normal class schedule, TBC offers a variety of yoga community events, such as Thursday evening Kirtan (mantra chanting and ceremony) and study groups, so if interested you can go beyond the physical practice. Several of the teachers have been monks who live the yoga lifestyle that they teach, which makes for a much more authentic experience. read more

Finally! A yoga studio that doesn't smell like feet syama is really sweet & attentive.

I found the Bhakti Center through my yoga teacher training with Stanton Street Yoga a little over a year ago. I came for the yoga asana classes and learned so much more beyond the physical practice. The Bhakti Center is a community center and a spiritual home. In addition to daily yoga and meditation classes, they host weekly kirtan every Thursday for the people to get together and share their love. There are also many spiritual lectures, festivals, community groups, workshops and other social events and gatherings happening at the Bhakti Center every day. Before I found the Bhakti Center, I was living a pretty materialistic life in New York City. The Bhakti Center created a space where I learned to see beyond the material life, connect within and with each other on a soul level. It creates so many opportunities for us to learn, to practice and to serve. I'm beyond grateful for this space and the teaching of Bhakti Yoga. read more

This, and their sister yoga center nearby (Stanton street yoga) is pretty much one of the best kept secrets in New York. A slice of heaven. And if you want to go deeper with your yoga, they have enough classes and even philosophical ones covering the Bhagavad Gita to keep you satisfied. Their community kirtan that happens on Tuesday and Thursday is quite a delight too. read more

Took a class here tonight and I was really happy with the quality of the class and the teacher. The staff was friendly and they have a huge array of workshops as well... The studio is large and clean and you can tell that people care. There is also a cafe downstairs from Thursday-Sunday. I've been looking for a home for my yogi heart since returning from a long retreat and although NYC has a number of amazing studios, many of them are focused on the asana practice and not the other 7 limbs of yoga... But I think I found that place. They have regular Gita talks and kirtan at little to no cost, which makes my heart (and wallet) smile! If you are taking the time to read this, then take the time to check it out read more

The best place in Manhattan hands down. It would be nice to be able to go everyday. The cafe is amazing, yoga upstairs is first class and you'll never fail to be inspired by the people around you. This place is a "must see" in Manhattan. read more

The Bhakti center is home from home. From practicing yoga, to going to kirtans to feasting on the delicious prasadam, all the experiences I have had there have been uplifting for the heart and soul ! In the middle of manhattan, it is heartwarming to know you can find a spiritual sanctuary, full of sweet kind devotees and delicious prasadam :) Thank you to everyone who contributes to the Bhakti center, I wish I could be there more from the bottom of my heart ! read more

What a lovely place! It's a little 'zen' inside the city. The classes are really affordable and the teachers are all very knowledgable and extremely helpful. The open level class also gives you lots of different options base on your ability. Chanting and inner peace is also a big part of the practice. If you are looking for a yoga studio, you should definitely try out this place! read more

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The people here are very nice (ignore the fact that they're basically in a cult). The food and atmosphere in the cafe is great. The food is healthful and light and fairly priced, and tastes great. I'm glad this place is in the neighborhood. read more

I LOVE THIS PLACE The Bhakti center is a bubble of spirituality in NYC. The atmosphere, the classes, the teachers, everything is special and make every yoga class unique. It's not just work out classes, it's a very spiritual experience. This place is warm and all people working there are very welcoming and kind. I am from France and whenever I go there I feel at home, there is a feeling of love all around. If you are looking for a peaceful, spiritual, inspirational yoga class, you are at the right place. :) read more

This center offers very calming and relaxing environment. The yoga studio is very clean and warming atmosphere. Mats, blankets and blocks are all provided. The temple is separate from the yoga studio area, each on different floors. The Temple is a pretty neat experience. A great place to open your mind and just enjoy the present. U will find a lot shrines in the temple and lots of uplifting chanting. The group is so warming and welcoming and offer a great sense of community. During my two hundred hour yoga training with TSY, we visited this center and had a great teaching lesson on the limbs of yoga by a prior monk who teaches at the Center and is genuinely passionate and knowledgeable. The center offers workshops about the limbs and other topics. I would recommend these workshops if they are anything like the session we experienced. read more

They have great yyoga classes, great food on the first floor, but the best part is their temple room. I personally came every morning to take Darshan of their lordships Sri sri Radha MuraLidhar and Gaurachandra. Highly recommended to attend Mangala Aarti and Bhagavatam class here read more

My Yoga home! At this sanctuary in the chaos of the LES is where I found everything I had been looking for in a yoga practice/teacher(s). I attend class without fail on monday nights with Sondra and have taken class with almost all of the teachers here. I'm not even close to kidding when I say this is a collection of some of the finest teachers in NYC, Such care and devotion to the students and the teachings. It's so nice to walk in and see familiar faces and run into people from the neighborhood here. The afternoon class is great for freelancers or people that don't work 9-5 (also not crowded!!) I look forward to watching this place flourish! read more

The Bhakti Center is definitely the best yoga studio in the East Village. And also Manhattan.

Took a set of 3 Sanskrit classes, mostly out of curiosity and I really enjoyed the friendly atmosphere. this is a wonderful introduction that took our little group from knowing nothing to learning the alphabet and chanting simple verses. Our teacher Vasudeva is not only very knowledgable but also kind, and never made us feel like the bloody beginners that we are. thank you :) read more

Just took a Sunday night yoga rooftop class and it was amazing! The teacher was funny and welcoming and the view you just can't beat as the city lights up as it gets darker out. Really fun to chant and have a fun class! Super impressed. read more

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The most beautiful and genuine school in the city. I can not say enough good things about Dhyana and Syama who run the yoga studio. They truly care about every single person that walks in the door . I encourage anyone seeking a true yoga experience to visit this center , it is truly magical. read more

I have attended several level 1 yoga classes here and loved them! The room is spacious and does not get crowded. Teachers are all very friendly, welcoming and professional. Mats are provided and free of charge. The only suggestion is to have more beginner/ level 1 classes offered at night time (preferably 7pm) during weekdays and in the afternoon during weekends. read more

I got this deal from Groupon 2 years ago & I never looked at any other yoga place since then. I travel regularly from Chelsea to East Village Mondays to attend Bhakti center and I saw the number of people grow tremendously in these past 2 years. The owners are THE NICEST people ever, who put their heart and sole into this place. This yoga class helps me get rid of anxiety, mood swings and anger issues, as well as ditch the Monday blues, caused by living in the greatest city of the world Bhakti means "devotion" or "love" and the practice is kind of a mix of hatha and vinyasa, with breathing exercises, chanting & meditation. It is definitely more for the mind than the body, it heals your soul. I come out of the class totally renewed, a peaceful and focused New York City warrior. Thank you Jai and Syama for this wonderful yoga place! God bless you. NAMASTE K.S. read more

I had signed up for the class but they seemed very set on getting me to give a donation - much more so then helping me to find the correct class...because they directed me to the wrong one (which was the donation based class). Not a great experience, but hey, I donated so I'm sure they were happy. I won't be going bhak. read more

Absolutely love the people, food and atmosphere. Definitely have to try their yoga! Really wonderful and friendly people here! I would 100% recommend it. read more

Just took my first yoga class and it was great! Teacher was awesome, great adjustments to flow deeper, and the space was great. I love that they provide yoga mats, blocks, blankets and bolsters. I can't wait to come back to explore the temple and eat! read more

I used to go this place to take yoga classes and the most interested is the philosophy and the teachings in the Vedic scriptures, there are Bhagavat Gita, culinary, Sanskrit, music classes available. Also I recommend the Bhakti cafe with the delicious food and the people there are really nice and sweet. This Saturday is 22nd is the six hours Kirtan, sure I will be there. I highly recommend this place. p.s I just read the review dated 11/15/14 by A.J and the content of the review is completely false and doesn't make sense what is saying, because if somebody is getting poison needs to call the police, I believe this person has personality issues or it's looking for revange or was kicked out from there for something bad it did. read more

My doctor told me to start taking yoga classes because I had a high stress life. This place is amazing! It helped teach me how to breath and live for the present moment. I've taken yoga classes before but this is on a different level. You'll go in for a class and each time you will take home a little life lesson they teach while you're meditating. I love this place and got the 20 classes for $20 deal and have been here so far 4x. read more

The Bhakti Center is the center of my life! They offer healthy and delicious cuisine, cooking classes, yoga, meditation, and most of all, real loving friendships with down to earth, positive people who actually care about each person they meet. I live close by so I'm there at least a few times a week. Here, there is something for everyone. If you haven't visited yet, are a spiritual seeker, and love music, try attending the Thursday Night Kirtan starting at 7pm. You will have a unique and wonderful experience. Get there early to grab a good seat in the front :) read more