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2nd Story Pilates + Yoga

2nd Story Pilates + Yoga is a yoga and Pilates studio in Jackson Heights, New York. Classes run through vinyasa, hatha, yin and alignment yoga inspired by the Iyengar tradition, alongside mat Pilates and equipment classes on the springboard. Many are open level, and there are foundations classes for newcomers, a gentle Pilates equipment class for seniors and a community class taught in Spanish. Some sessions close with meditation or breathwork. Classes mostly run in the morning, with a good share in the evening and on weekends.

  • Open early: Classes before 8 on 5 days a week.
35 classes this weekPlus workshops and retreats
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Coming up

Today

The calendar: 35 classes this weekEvery class, day by day, and the regulars

The feel

StrongVinyasaMat PilatesFlowGentleIyengarAlignment-basedPranayamaRestoreHatha

Compared with the rest of New York, 2nd Story Pilates + Yoga leans toward Alignment-based 27×, Iyengar 9.8× and Breathwork 6.5×.

How 2nd Story Pilates + Yoga feelsStyles, energy and times, against the rest of New York

Who leads here

Elaine O’Brien10 classes in two weeksJo C7 classes in two weeksAnnamaria Santamaria5 classes in two weeksKaitlin Murray5 classes in two weeksRoberta Villalon5 classes in two weeksSandy Tillett5 classes in two weeks
All 19 facilitators

Prices and booking

Each class links straight to 2nd Story Pilates + Yoga’s own booking page, so the full price goes to the studio and its facilitators.

Prices, memberships and good to knowHow to book, what to bring, getting there

About 2nd Story Pilates + Yoga

2nd Story Pilates + Yoga sits in Jackson Heights, Queens, and mixes yoga with Pilates in one studio. Most of the week is spent on the mat and on the springboard, with classes that start early and run through the evening. The studio is one of a handful of places in the neighborhood where people come to practice both disciplines under one roof.

It suits you if

  • you want early morning yoga before work
  • you want to combine yoga and Pilates in one studio
  • you prefer alignment-focused, technique-driven classes

At a glance

35classes this week
19facilitators
Read more about 2nd Story Pilates + YogaWhen and how classes run, Yoga and Pilates under one roof

When and how classes run

The studio's timetable leans toward the morning. More than half of its classes fall before noon, and about a third begin before 9am, with the busiest start times at 7am and 8am. Evenings are the second strong window, with about a third of classes starting after 5pm and the busiest slots at 5:30pm and 7pm. Weekend classes make up about a fifth of the schedule.

Classes usually run 60 minutes. Some are shorter, such as the 45-minute Sunrise 45: Vinyasa Yoga, and some longer, such as the 90-minute Open Level Hatha Yoga + Meditation. Nearly all classes can be taken in both the local language and English.

Yoga and Pilates under one roof

Yoga is the core of the studio, with vinyasa, hatha and alignment yoga inspired by the Iyengar tradition. Open Level Vinyasa Yoga and Intermediate Vinyasa Yoga show how the style moves from familiar standing postures toward inversions and backbends. Yoga Foundations: Alignment Yoga is the place to begin for newcomers, with close attention to basic poses and breathing.

The Pilates side covers mat work and the springboard. Pilates Mat: The Classics builds from the classical mat repertoire, while Long + Strong Pilates Equipment uses springs and levers to add resistance. Some sessions end with meditation or breathwork, so the practice can finish with a slower pause.

2nd Story Pilates + Yoga: questions and answers

Are there classes in English?

Yes. Nearly all classes at 2nd Story Pilates + Yoga are taught in both the local language and English. One community class is taught in Spanish, under the name Yoga Para Todos.

Is it a good place for a first class?

Yes. The studio runs yoga foundations classes for people coming to yoga for the first time, including Yoga Foundations: Alignment Yoga, which focuses on basic poses and breathing. Many other classes are open level, with variations offered so each person can work at their own pace.

When do most people practice here?

Most classes start in the morning, and more than half of the timetable falls before noon. Early starts are common, with the first class at 7am, and the busiest start times are 7am and 8am. Evening classes are also well represented, with about a third of the week's classes starting after 5pm and the latest at 8pm.

What kinds of classes does the studio offer?

Yoga makes up more than half of the classes, with vinyasa, hatha, yin and alignment yoga inspired by the Iyengar tradition. Pilates is the next largest group, including mat Pilates and equipment work on the springboard, such as Long + Strong Pilates Equipment. Some sessions close with meditation or breathwork.

Are there classes for seniors or people returning after a break?

Yes. Some classes are built for older practitioners, including a gentle Pilates equipment class designed for seniors. The studio's classes cover a wide range of levels, so people returning after a break can also find a class that fits their pace.