Pure Presence Yoga studio in Yorktown, NY in the Jefferson Valley Mall (yes! a mall!) is an…read moreexcellent find. I've attended a lot of yoga classes (at the gym and other studios) but I actually like these best. The format is perfect....getting settled to relaxing music, moving into simple cat/cow/down dog postures and working up to more complex and varied asanas, then a great ending meditation with candles. I found the owner, Maria, down to earth and welcoming; she made a really special space. The classes I've attended so far are a mix of people, (different ages and abilities) but it all "works". As a small business owner myself, I appreciate that she went the extra mile to provide everything for a class (mats, blocks, blankets, even water and hair elastics when I forget to bring one!) Definitely worth trying if you want to give yourself a relaxing experience.

This is a beautiful and supportive studio. Just lovely!! Love the varying classes and instructors…read more And the specialty community events.

I've been coming to the 7:30 am class twice a week for almost six years. It is the longest…read moresustained time I have stayed with one yoga class. It is an excellent combination of known poses and enough new practices so that one is not bored. The class is welcoming to all ages and no-one makes a point of noticing that us 60 and ups are in the same class with 20-30 year olds which is quite nice.

I love the yoga teacher. Everyone is so nice on zoom and in person at Prana moon yogaread more

The best yoga studio in Westchester! Great teachers, great class selection, safe practices during…read morecovid, great monthly unlimited membership deal. If you want to get in shape, lose some weight and relieve stress start going to class. You can go early in the AM or later in the PM or both!

There are Bikram studios in southern Westchester, but thankfully Bikram Yoga Yorktown is there for…read morethose of us who are north of White Plains and can't get enough of the heat. All of the instructors are phenomenal; especially when I was new to the practice and didn't believe I was capable of touching my toes, Donna and Patty were very positive and encouraging. Jane, who owns the studio, is also a very good instructor and very passionate about the health benefits of yoga. The majority of people who practice at this studio are a bit older than your beatnik hipster twenty-something from Brooklyn (you have to be to afford real estate in Westchester!), and I find most of the women who practice regularly to have their little yoga clique going on. The locker rooms are spacious, with cubbies instead of actual lockers, but there are only two showers. In general, everyone is quick in the shower, so there is never more than a 5 minute wait. The hot room itself is spacious, but classes tend to be full as this is a high-traffic studio. (There's this one guy who's notorious for blocking people so they cannot see themselves in the front mirror and breathing like Darth Vader, which can be irritating.) Bikram Yoga Yorktown has carpeting; apparently the carpet is deep-cleaned regularly, which is further evidenced by the lack of funky smells in the hot room and the studio. On weekdays, there are four or five classes offered per day and on the weekends, three classes are offered. I do wish one of the evening classes was slightly later; for those commuting from Manhattan, it's impossible to make a 7:30pm class after work. The recent addition of one hour "express" classes to the schedule is great for someone who is pressed for time; practicing Bikram regularly can get quite time consuming and having class flexibility (no pun intended) is always an advantage. I also wish this studio was a bit more web-savvy. Especially in these winter months, classes have been cancelled with merely a sign posted on the door of the studio. An email notification or Facebook post would be nice - there have been multiple instances of where I was looking to take the 3pm Saturday class, only to discover it was cancelled and with no way of making the 4pm class in Larchmont on time.

On Saturday, May 11, 2024 I experienced one of the most…read moreincredible days of my life. I have been to a lot of different seminars over the years a lot of different healing modalities this day was unlike any other experiences have ever had. I feel renewed and I have a brand new lease on Life. Thank you for sharing your home, your knowledge and your wisdom thank you for inviting some of the best people on the planet hate to make this day possible!! Karin from dancing turtles who performed massage and sound bowls, @karinflohelias I want to thank all three of you for all your wisdom, your knowledge, your kindness, your compassion, your understanding! Thank you once again for sharing so of the best healing I ever experienced!!

I have been working with Elana for about a half year now in a one on one yoga session. I've been…read moreenjoying the individual focus but pleasantly segued to a group retreat on November 10th that I would love to share about. It was quite a lovely Autumn day where a group of about 10 people arranged out mats in a large circle on her property. It was very invigorating doing the poses and meditation in the brisk clean air. But more than that it was about connection to all the people and specifically Elana's professional leadership in making people feel accepted, appreciated and cared for. The 5 hours of that afternoon flew by and at the end of the day I was enriched and inspired. These kinds of gatherings are far too few for me and I would advocate to have more of them in my life.

I didn't know that I liked yoga until I came here, now I love it! The space is very clean, well put…read moretogether, and healing as soon as you walk in. The instructors and the owner are all so helpful and welcoming. I recommend this place to all of my personal training clients and my friends.

Rooted yoga is a wonderful place to go to, and I did enjoy the three classes I took. I did find…read morethough it's much better if you are either intermediate or advanced in yoga. As a beginner or someone who hasn't done yoga in a long time getting back into it it was difficult. Wonderful place needs to have more beginner classes.

I have been a member of Unite4Fitness fitness for about 4 years. It is a boutique group fitness…read morestudio that offers a variety of classes to choose from! (Or do them all!) Throughout the pandemic the owners have been adjusting by making classes available live online to continue to not only stay connected to their clients but offer us a safe way to workout and be healthy. Now that things have started to open both virtual and in studio are available which is a new fun experience as those that feel safer home are able to interact live with the instructor and in studio participants during class! I recommend this studio to anyone who wants a more personal experience working out. I've belonged to large gyms before where you really are just a number. Here they know you by name and answer any questions you have right away. You feel included. Not to mention the classes are fantastic! Zumba. Piloxing. Barre, Yoga, Toning classes and so much more! If you're looking for a new place to feel comfortable working out, give them a try. I promise you won't be disappointed!

I love the personal attention,musicality and wonderful small class attention to form and…read moreinspiration! Its a great place! Highly Recommend to all! Come Make your Goals Work for you!

Before moving to the area, I messaged Cate on Instagram to talk about her studio. We hit it off…read moreinstantly and we didn't even meet until about a month later. Luna is beautiful-- not only for the physical space but because of the kindness of its teachers and patrons. I am so happy to be a part of this studio. Take advantage of the new student special if you're considering Luna. That's what I did and it's a great value for one week of unlimited yoga.

Unfortunately I am one of those people whom I envy consistency of others because I am not one at…read moreall despite the fact that I try. But practicing yoga at Danbury Bikram yoga has been an exception. I love it and I enjoy it. There is a feeling of a community. It's clean and cozy. They have plenty of classes and the instructors truly believe in progress vs perfection. And yes it's hot and very difficult but eventually managed to Pace myself for 90 min practice. After every practice I feel like a new person. I can't think of anything else but the practice. I totally recommend this place.

On a recent visit to Danbury for my cousin's wedding, I was very excited to discover there was a…read moreBikram Yoga studio 2 miles from our hotel. I was in serious need of cleansing after so much food & wine! I went to the 8am class on a Sunday morning. I got there early to find a large studio. It was probably the biggest Bikram Yoga studio I've been to. I've been to 2 studios in Michigan, and 1 in St. Augustine, FL. The actual room where we practice is small and fairly standard, but they had sizeable changing rooms for both men & women. They also seemed to have a room for instructors. As I was trying to figure out where the women's room was (since the instructor was elsewhere), I stumbled upon what looked like a bed and area for instructors to stay. Maybe its for inbetween classes? I don't know! It was a nice surprise to find out that on your first visit at Bikram Yoga Danbury, your mat & towel rental is free, a savings of $3. The drop-in class rate is $22, which is $7 more than my local Bikram Yoga studios. These are individually owned, so they choose their rate. The packages were also more expensive, and not as many classes are offered. Obviously this is based on demand, which I found surprising that the 2 Michigan studios have more than double the classes. The instructor was very nice, and good at instruction/guidance. I thought it was odd that she discouraged drinking water in between postures after the Eagle pose like every other instructor allows. She said it's a distraction & we should all be hydrated already if we're drinking the amount of water we should be drinking. So, basically it's almost pointless to bring in water. She called me out for drinking water (not by name though), and asked that we all wait until the final posture. It was a good class & I'm so glad I went. If you've been thinking of trying Bikram Yoga, go for it! Give yourself time to adjust, be patient with yourself and take advantage of the new student package. It takes at least 30 days to get the hang of it. It's good for you!