Jaya Yoga & Wellness Center
(718) 788-8788
1626 8th Ave
Brooklyn NY 11215
Brooklyn NY 11215
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based on 6 reviews
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moggo
moggo
10/23/07
Jaya Yoga
Jaya Yoga is a great place to practice. It is small, unpretentious and welcoming. The open classes are good for both experienced and newer students and the teachers offer much in the way of encouragement, personal modifications & good humor. I have found the teaching to be thoughtful and challenging and I often leave practice there with a new understanding of the subtlety of a pose. They also offer sitting meditation practice in the mornings, I think on Tuesday and Thursday. I recommend Jaya.
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allyinbrooklyn
allyinbrooklyn
9/24/07
Worst yoga experience ever.
Yoga really depends on who the teacher is. This could've been different on a different day--BUT... Unfortunately, my first time there I had Carla (?) and it was awful When I entered, she was reading the news on her laptop, and moaning about the world. She did not even look up when I was standing there, as a new student. She was the most NEGATIVE teacher I have ever encountered. "Don't do this, DON'T do that"; everything framed from the negative perspective. Not only does that limit more advanced students, but when one listens, all you hear is ".....do this" and you DON'T always hear the don't!! Sorry, but I won't be going back.
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camilus
camilus
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moggo
moggo
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Jaya Yoga
Jaya Yoga is a great place to practice. It is small, unpretentious and welcoming. The open classes are good for both experienced and newer students and the teachers offer much in the way of encouragement, personal modifications & good humor. I have found the teaching to be thoughtful and challenging and I often leave practice there with a new understanding of the subtlety of a pose. They also offer sitting meditation practice in the mornings, I think on Tuesday and Thursday. I recommend Jaya.
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Jaya Yoga is a great place to practice. It is small, unpretentious and welcoming. The open classes are good for both experienced and newer students and the teachers offer much in the way of encouragement, personal modifications & good humor. I have found the teaching to be thoughtful and challenging and I often leave practice there with a new understanding of the subtlety of a pose. They also offer sitting meditation practice in the mornings, I think on Tuesday and Thursday. I recommend Jaya.
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Recommended: Yes
callmemister
callmemister
Monday, October 22, 2007
Not for Narcissists Yoga
Jaya Yoga is a peaceful, friendly, welcoming place to practice yoga and meditation. Some of the best teachers in the city are working there, offering classes at every level from advanced to toddler. If your practice is your priority, Jaya is for you. If having your ego stroked to the smell of incense is what you're after, find a personal trainer, babe.
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Jaya Yoga is a peaceful, friendly, welcoming place to practice yoga and meditation. Some of the best teachers in the city are working there, offering classes at every level from advanced to toddler. If your practice is your priority, Jaya is for you. If having your ego stroked to the smell of incense is what you're after, find a personal trainer, babe.
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Pros: best studio in the slope
Cons: can't take jaya on the subway
Recommended: Yes
gentlereader
gentlereader
Monday, October 22, 2007
Best Yoga in Brooklyn, Best Yoga Around
This is my second attempt at a post. But here goes. I've been studying yoga for 10 years, for the past 5 almost exclusively at Jaya. It was one block from my house at the time, which is why I first went there. I was astonished to find in this small, friendly center, really top notch teaching - some of the best in NYC, in my humble opinion. The place is unpretentious and small; it is a wonderful environment for learning this ancient practice of yoga (and meditation) from people who take seriously the spiritual foundations of yoga but don't knock you over the head with new age nonsense. There is something for everyone, and a core of very dedicated students - yes, from the neighborhood, but also from places as far away as Manhattan. Good yoga is worth the trip. PROS: class size, warm & friendly environment, excellent teachers CONS: you can't buy a $500 buddha in the gift shop with your $80 yoga pants
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This is my second attempt at a post. But here goes. I've been studying yoga for 10 years, for the past 5 almost exclusively at Jaya. It was one block from my house at the time, which is why I first went there. I was astonished to find in this small, friendly center, really top notch teaching - some of the best in NYC, in my humble opinion. The place is unpretentious and small; it is a wonderful environment for learning this ancient practice of yoga (and meditation) from people who take seriously the spiritual foundations of yoga but don't knock you over the head with new age nonsense. There is something for everyone, and a core of very dedicated students - yes, from the neighborhood, but also from places as far away as Manhattan. Good yoga is worth the trip. PROS: class size, warm & friendly environment, excellent teachers CONS: you can't buy a $500 buddha in the gift shop with your $80 yoga pants
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Recommended: Yes
allyinbrooklyn
allyinbrooklyn
Monday, September 24, 2007
Worst yoga experience ever.
Yoga really depends on who the teacher is. This could've been different on a different day--BUT... Unfortunately, my first time there I had Carla (?) and it was awful When I entered, she was reading the news on her laptop, and moaning about the world. She did not even look up when I was standing there, as a new student. She was the most NEGATIVE teacher I have ever encountered. "Don't do this, DON'T do that"; everything framed from the negative perspective. Not only does that limit more advanced students, but when one listens, all you hear is ".....do this" and you DON'T always hear the don't!! Sorry, but I won't be going back.
Read more at brooklyn.citysearch.com
Yoga really depends on who the teacher is. This could've been different on a different day--BUT... Unfortunately, my first time there I had Carla (?) and it was awful When I entered, she was reading the news on her laptop, and moaning about the world. She did not even look up when I was standing there, as a new student. She was the most NEGATIVE teacher I have ever encountered. "Don't do this, DON'T do that"; everything framed from the negative perspective. Not only does that limit more advanced students, but when one listens, all you hear is ".....do this" and you DON'T always hear the don't!! Sorry, but I won't be going back.
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Cons: negative teachers, awkward class set up, no spiritual aspect
Recommended: Yes
rebfree
rebfree
Monday, April 9, 2007
Great Yoga in the Slope
I really enjoy this studio. Have recently moved into South Slope area (from Williamsburg) and it is an oasis for me. I have taken with Christine, Kelly and Tina so far and have really enjoyed their teachings - total experts. The atmosphere is low key, you are not assaulted with things to buy when you walk in. It is a studio that is all about great yoga, seems like mostly vinyasa style classes but the teachers I have taken with have keen eyes for detail. Great place to get centered.
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I really enjoy this studio. Have recently moved into South Slope area (from Williamsburg) and it is an oasis for me. I have taken with Christine, Kelly and Tina so far and have really enjoyed their teachings - total experts. The atmosphere is low key, you are not assaulted with things to buy when you walk in. It is a studio that is all about great yoga, seems like mostly vinyasa style classes but the teachers I have taken with have keen eyes for detail. Great place to get centered.
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Pros: friendly community feel, intellegent teachers
Recommended: Yes
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