Essence of Yoga Studio
Essence of Yoga Studio is a studio in New York with classes in meditation and yoga nidra. About 14 classes a week with 5 facilitators, busiest on Mondays and Tuesdays. Most classes start in the morning.
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Compared with the rest of New York, Essence of Yoga Studio leans toward Yoga nidra 81×, Somatic 70× and Crown 22×.
How Essence of Yoga Studio feelsStyles, energy and times, against the rest of New YorkWho leads here
Shirley14 classes in two weeksDiane4 classes in two weeksMary4 classes in two weeksViviane4 classes in two weeksKristen2 classes in two weeks
Who leads what, and whenPrices and booking
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Prices, memberships and good to knowHow to book, what to bring, getting thereAbout Essence of Yoga Studio
Essence of Yoga Studio sits at 388 Furrows Road in Holbrook, where the classes lean toward calm and slow practice. Most sessions are yoga, often paired with meditation, and many are built around rest, release and gentle movement. The mornings are a strong part of the week, with more than half of the classes starting before noon.
It suits you if
- you want slow, gentle yoga
- you prefer morning practice
- you are new to yoga and meditation
At a glance
14classes this week
5facilitators
Read more about Essence of Yoga StudioYoga, meditation and rest, When the classes run
Yoga, meditation and rest
Yoga is the core of the schedule, and meditation is never far away. Many classes combine the two, such as beginner yoga and meditation, morning stretch with meditation, and slow flow with yoga nidra.
The calmer side of the studio shows up in restorative yoga, sound healing, and gong and bowls. Somatic yoga for back care and tension release is also a regular part of the timetable, along with yin yoga for people who like to hold postures for longer.
When the classes run
Classes often start early in the day, and more than half of the timetable falls in the morning. The evenings also have their share, and the busiest start times are 10am, 10:30am, 5pm and 7pm. Weekends carry about a third of the classes.
Most sessions run about 75 minutes. That length suits a practice that wants time to settle, whether you are coming before work or after a long day.
Essence of Yoga Studio: questions and answers
What kind of classes does Essence of Yoga Studio offer?
Most of the classes here are yoga, with meditation a close second, and many of them are built to slow things down. Essence of Yoga Studio runs a range of classes, from beginner yoga and meditation to slow flow, yin, and restorative sessions with sound healing or yoga nidra.
Is it a good place for complete beginners?
Yes, there are classes for people coming to yoga for the first time. Several are labeled for beginners, including beginner yoga and meditation, beginner somatic yoga for tension release, and slow flow that is beginner friendly.
When do most people practice here?
Classes start as early as 9am and run as late as 7pm. Morning classes make up more than half of the schedule, and the busiest start times are 10am, 10:30am, 5pm, and 7pm. Saturday, Tuesday, and Friday tend to have the most classes.
How long are the classes, and what do they focus on?
Most classes last about 75 minutes. You will see sessions focused on back care, mobility, stretching, and release, as well as yoga nidra and sound healing for people who want deep rest.
Who leads the classes?
The studio is a small group of studios with about ten facilitators. Shirley, Viviane, Diane, Mary, and Kristen lead the most classes, so you will see their names often on the schedule.
Where is the studio, and what is it like?
Essence of Yoga Studio is in Holbrook, at 388 Furrows Road. Its classes lean toward calm, gentle practice, with a good share of meditation, sound, and restorative work alongside yoga.