Studio Yada

I bought an Amazon local deal for ten classes. The coupon says to call to schedule, so I did, and was told it wasn’t necessary to call ahead. A few weeks went by before I was able to make the class I wanted, and when I got there, no one answered the door or the phone, or returned my phone message. The class is listed on the schedule on the website. When I called again later I was told the instructor was out sick. I was willing to give it another chance, when I went there a second time, there was no one there again. At that point I called Amazon and got a credit. Which was no problem, so plus one for Amazon and minus one for Studio Yada. I’m going to try somewhere else.

Wish I could join this studio as the location is just right… but how can I come to class if there are only have 3 classes on their schedule? And 2 of them are during regular work hours!

I wish I could give this place a better review. On its good days, it easily deserved four stars. The teachers have ranged from good to amazing. And I disagree with an earlier reviewer who complained about the location. Sure it’s an industrial block, but so what. The place is spotless and calm and inviting.
The problem is, it’s never open when the schedule says it will be. I’ve tried to drop in at least four or five times and no one was there to let me in. Normally that’s just an inconvenience and I’d find another place to go, but since I have a multi-​class card that I now can’t use, it’s a problem. Lately, there don’t seem to be any classes at all, and the management won’t return calls or emails asking about a refund.
Hopefully this place will get its act together soon. Even if it does, I would still recommend pay-​as-​you-​go, and avoid buying classes in advance.

Have gone to the 7am class several times. Only problem is that out of the 5 times I went the teacher showed up only twice. It’s tough for me to get motivated and wake up early so it sucks to have gone for nothing. Communication with the owner did nothing to fix the problem. Guess I’ll find somewhere else to go.

I love love love this studio. I came here when one of the instructors, Rebecca, started here as I had really enjoyed her classes at a studio in the city. I knew I would love her classes (a kind of slow, intense, mind/​body flow that transforms you whole mindset not to mention stretches you and strengthens you like crazy) but I’m happy to say I enjoyed the classes I took with three of the other teachers as well. I find the actual studio to be a very relaxing, clean, peaceful place and the prices are simply a bargain (paying less than $ 10 for a class in NYC when you get a 10 class packages? quite rare). I’ve been to at least a half dozen studios in Brooklyn and Manhattan and this is definitely at the top of my list.

Before I dive into my review, I want you all to know how hard I’m working to avoid a «Yada yada yada» joke. You’re welcome.
The first order of my day-​long staycation was to relax with a little yoga, so I moseyed over to Studio Yada to try a 10:30 am weekday class with Corey. At $ 10 for drop-​in, Yada is a major bargain compared to the $ 15 to $ 18 the surrounding studios charge. Most likely due to the off hour, I was literally the only person in class. 10 bucks for a private yoga lesson? Yes, please! Corey was knowledgeable and patient with my novice, inflexible body. I feel like I learned more about proper form in that 75 minutes than I have in the past 2 months at my usual yoga class.
My main gripe about this place is also my favorite thing about it – the location. As the captain (and sole member) of the Unofficial Gowanus Cheerleading Squad, I am thrilled to welcome this studio to the neighborhood. However, you have to endure a barrage of cat calls as you pass the gas station in your tight yoga clothes. The tobacco smoke from the construction site below wafts in through the windows, and the 4^th Ave traffic noise doesn’t exactly whisper «namaste.»
Corey made excellent music selections to mask the sound pollution. He played breathy electronic music, including Air, some classic Beta Band, and something I didn’t recognize that sounded like a less annoying version of Blonde Redhead. It was the perfect mix of relaxing and energizing, and the honking and truck motors slowly faded into the background.
The room is peacefully lit with a mix of natural southern-​exposure light and soft overhead lanterns. There are cubbies available for stowing your personal effects while you get your warrior 2 on. The floor could use a good sweeping.