I've been studying the restorative Qigong (Tuesday and Thursday mornings) and highly recommend this…read moreclass. Small group with lots of attention to detail which means you learn fast. Within 3 sessions I had something that I could start to practice at home on my own. Veronica is an exceptional teacher. I'm making progress each week and looking forward to progressing further.

This was my first time practicing kungfu and i really like it! The teachers and students here are…read morevery nice, although there are not many students, which surprises me because it's a really enjoyable class. However i'm also kind of glad about it since fewer students = more personal attention ;) I'm someone who hates to exercise; so the only "exercise" i do often is walk, dance, hike, and sometimes yoga. I find that kungfu is really nice for stretching and strengthening the body in a balanced way. The practice space on Spring street is simple but suitable for practicing. I think that as the weather gets warmer, there will be more practice meetings outside as well.

Jerry is amazing!…read more After moving and sleeping in an air mattress for two days, I came in for a 30 minute massage with Jerry. He right away felt the tension in my upper back and the message was perfect. Highly recommend him and I'll definitely be back!

Thanks to Joy G. (and Yelp) for the tip! I never would've found this place on my own, tucked away…read moreas it is under a stoop in the basement of a residential building. It looks a little shady from outside, quite frankly, but inside, the space is pleasant, the massage tables impeccably clean. You can, indeed, hear all the goings on in the adjoining rooms, as Joy noted, but luckily on my visit, there wasn't anything too loud or distracting going on. They seem to have good COVID procedures in place: Everyone gets a temperature check before coming in, a squirt of hand sanitizer, and their shoes spritzed with disinfectant. Staff and customers remain masked at all times. My massage therapist, Michelle, was excellent -- more akin to a medical professional than a spa employee. Like every other office grunt in NYC, I sit a lot and my back / shoulders are a disaster. I also do a lot of kid lifting (this should be an Olympic event) and recently started taking taekwondo classes, which are beating the crud out of me -- in a good way. Her technique was almost painfully hard, but magically kneaded out the kinks and qi blockages. Yep, an hour lying on your belly does leave you looking like you've spent the last hour sobbing, with or without contacts in. (I don't wear contacts or glasses because, according to my parents, I never studied hard enough. ;) So bring shades and an extra mask in case you relax so much you drool. Pricing is ridiculously inexpensive: $48 for 61 minutes! And yes, it is sixty-ONE minutes. Maybe it's a numerology thing.

It's my first time to try it. they are very profession. So I give them 20 for tips. they are very…read moregood. I LIKE IT！ I will appointment next time.

Holy shit holy shit this place is awesome. They hit the right points on my body and it was like my…read moreown mental therapy as they worked over everything. Definitely would recommend 12/10

This was my first time here. I had Ben for a 60 min full body massage and 30 min foot reflexology…read more This was one of the best and strongest massages I've ever had. If you like strong, request Ben. You won't be disappointed! Can't wait to come back soon!

I attended the Tao Te Ching book course with Inoshi, and it was fabulous! Inoshi led the class in a…read morevery serene way . The class was planned very nicely and we had time to meditate, read the chapters and discuss with the group. He also offered the class online and in person at the same time which made it super easy to join and unwind after a long day of work! Thank you for this class!!

A creative free flowing atmosphere which centers around East Asian philosophy, meditation, dream…read moresharing, networking, group counseling, and other self-discovering and self-improvement practices. Members of the community come from diverse backgrounds and age groups. Everyone is friendly and none judging. The instructor, Inoshi, is very insightful open and honest. The community is like a second family to me. If you're searching for purpose and inner peace this is a great place to start your journey.

Great value, always have availability, no frills. Good location in the upper west sideread more

I was looking forward to using the first of six one-hour massage certificates I was given for…read moreChristmas at Hua Kang Qi Gong massage parlor located at 164 W. 80th Street and 303 Amsterdam Avenue I booked a 90 minute massage and turned up a little early to be respectful of this place's schedule. The door was locked, and none of the six buzzers next to it were marked with the name of the parlor. I had to call someone who called someone else who came to open the door. Then I had to wait for my masseuse to arrive. The result was that we were delayed starting my massage by some 10 minutes. Once we finally started, we were no more than one minute in when the masseuse had to leave because there was no one there to take care of another client. No sooner was she back than she had to run out again to take care of another client. Rack up about another five minutes out of my 60 minute massage because the place was inadequately staffed. It's not as if waiting for her was pleasant as there was a heavy thumping sound of footsteps tracking back and forth on the floor above the massage rooms. I had requested a deep tissue massage which I have had many times. This place's version consisted solely of applying the pressure of palms or maybe knuckles primarily to my glutes. Go figure. I had to ask her to work on my neck and shoulders which she did, again basically applying pressure with her palms and perhaps her fists. There was no attentive and anatomically aware seeking out of tight muscles and sore spots. I felt like a slab of meat being manhandled rather than a client being massaged. This was an experience to be endured more than enjoyed and as a result I shortened my massage from the scheduled 90 minutes to only 60. When I left, I spoke with the "manager" to ask if I could return my five remaining one-hour gift certificates in exchange for their purchase price as I did not want to use them. He told me wouldn't do that. Amazing. His solution was to say I should talk to the person who gave me this present, which of course isn't helpful. His way they have the money and won't be called upon to provide any service so they come out nicely ahead. How hard can it be for them to get their gift certificates back in return for their cost so that everyone is back at the starting point? They wouldn't consider it. Awful customer service. This business is at best highly indifferent. On a scale of 10, three would be a high grade. An indifferent massage plus hanging onto the cash is a very bad combination. I'd give them zero stars if I could. I should add that I have gone to many qi gong parlors for massages over the years and found them generally high-quality and well priced. Not this one. I will stay away and would recommend anyone else considering going do the same.

I was in the area of this business this past Saturday and I got really excited when I saw it…read morebecause my back has been hurting so much lately. Since the billboard they have upfront was a little vague, I decided to walk in with my sister to ask them about their services. Once entering, we had to climb a long staircase, in which we were immediately stopped before we got close to the door. The woman ( who didn't greet us by the way) yelled something to someone in an Asian language, then claimed that they were really busy and couldn't attend to us. I caught a peek through the door, and the waiting area was empty! We were there at 7pm and this business closes at 10pm. Why couldn't we wait inside??? This lady was really rude and I got a vibe that she was being discriminatory! Its really offensive and disturbing that people like this own businesses and in NYC to make matters worse!!! My review isn't about their service, since I wasn't even let in the door. My review is about their lack of customer service and decency! Thank God for sites like Yelp, otherwise no one would know about this. * I tried to find this business on Yelp, but I couldn't find it (probably for a reason). If I do find it, I will add this there too! I wish I could take my 1 star away :-(

I had a full body massage (nude under the blanket) here with a male attendant. He pulled the…read moreblanket down below my bottom when he worked on my back and when he worked on my legs he brought the blanket above my bottom. I adjusted the blanket in both instances but it was highly inappropriate and uncomfortable and I wish that I had left immediately!

Excellent instruction. Thoughtfully constructed. Well staffed. Need more classes to be offered…read more Hopefully in the UWS

As a healthcare professional, I'd say Ray's Tai Chi class is an excellent complement to my existing…read morehealing modalities. The meditative quality could rest my mind. The flowing Tai Chi movements can release my stressful body from a prolonged period of sitting. The joy of practicing Tai Chi becomes a rewarding perspective of my life. I truly recommend Ray's class

The interior and massage room is incredibly bare bones and cheap. The massage tables are very rough…read moreand they line them with paper. My masseuse also spoke little English. However, the worst part of this massage was that my massage therapist is NOT a licensed massage therapist. I only found out about this after the fact when I tried to get this massage reimbursed by my health insurance and needed the name and license number of my masseuse. Very false advertising. The price is cheap, but you also do not get what you pay for. Total Scam.

Loved my massage! This was my first time at this spa but it won't be my last. Friendly staff and…read moreaffordable.

I went to Ophra for her Thai-massage-based bodywork and can thoroughly recommend it for anyone…read morerecovering from injury or simply in the need of a therapeutic massage. She has a wonderful kinesthetic awareness of the body and was able to quickly diagnose and address my various alignment issues with a firm, forceful yet gentle touch. She takes her time to do and explain the process properly, with a soothing voice, and I never felt rushed during, before or after the session. Her studio is warm and inviting, with wood floors, colorful wall hangings and textiles and relaxed lighting in a quiet, lovely neighborhood.

I went with my romantic partner for Ophra's Valentine's Day Couples Thai Massage Workshop…read more For starters, the affordable price of the session was very inviting. Because of this, I had an easy time saying "yes" to registration (plus, I trusted that the session would be good because I'd worked with Ophra once before). It's not the only factor, but affordability is important for me. I certainly got my money's worth! The session was small and intimate (only 3 couples in a small room), and Ophra balanced her attention well between us as we practiced massage sequences. I appreciated beginning with a brief history and theory of Thai Massage (aka Thai Yoga) to set the scene and understand Ophra's background. The tone of "partnering" throughout the session was clear and useful -- the "active" partner and the "passive" partner should BOTH be receiving benefit from the massage; it should not be draining for the "active" partner. Ophra pointed out some very useful details, such as "stick your tailbone up, like a yoga cow-pose," which helped me find new ways to get the right pressure. Let's be honest: I went into the session with a vested interest. I wanted my partner to feel more comfortable with--and be more effective at--giving me a massage. I wanted my partner to give me more weight and pressure, and be less afraid of hurting me. With Ophra's guidance, I felt my partner's confidence grow through her hands and her weight. Communication is important in bodywork, and Ophra encouraged us to tell our partners what we like and don't like. Ophra also helped me remember to relax, even when the massage is not exactly the way I want it, and to communicate to my partner what I would like to be different. Thanks, Ophra, for a great session. We would love to do this again.