mala yoga: a decidedly modern take on
an ancient practice

Yoga will make you strong, but it will also make you wise. We believe the best yoga practices incorporate both these tenets.

Come practice with us in a way that fits your busy life. Practice happens in many shapes and forms. "On the mat" time provides a valuable - and necessary - time for reflection and change as you learn to relate to your body and listen to your heart in new ways. Whether you come to class once a week, or five times a week, it doesn't matter. We'll teach you where you're at, as the benefits of your practice are too great to pass up because you're busy.

Bodies are different these days. We sit for long stretches of time, we stare at screens a lot, we are under stress, and we hunch. So, we've created classes to address these issues. Do you have carpal tunnel, wrist or shoulder injuries? Try our No Dog Yoga class - all the benefits of yoga with none of the strain on the wrists.

Do you run? Walk a lot in the city? Sit at a desk? Try our Yoga for Runners class. It started as a way for runners to use yoga as a way to alleviate much of the stresses of running on the body. Turns out it's also great for anyone who wants to focus on stretching and strengthening the quads, hamstrings, and hips.

This studio is about growth, self-discovery, and the chance to begin again…over and over again. We started this studio because we love to teach - students, teachers, ourselves. We pay close attention to our students. We know who has tight hips, who has super flexible shoulders, and who hyper-extends their knees. Yoga is a journey, and we want to be the ones who guide you.

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the yogi next to you

each week on our blog we bring you the story of a Mala yogi in their own words. Learn a little more about the person practicing on the mats at Mala...

ana stieglitz

Having a background in Ballet, the physical aspects of the practice felt familiar to my body, and I quickly gravitated towards the ashtanga tradition. Yoga brings me to my center…I like Mark Whitwell's saying yoga is "strength/receiving"…
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evelyn troester

I was mortified being the only one who couldn't stand on one leg without losing my balance. I did like the cozy atmosphere, the inspirational talk at the beginning of class, the unexpectedly large amount of sweating…Now yoga has to be in my day in some form…
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victoria petro-conroy

I first started my practice when I was having foot problems…My foot pain went away and I have had a steady practice for over 10 years now. I love arm balances! Any of the crow poses makes me happy…Any talk on compassion always sits with me for a while. I think especially living in New York, its good to be reminded that it's not always about you…
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