Shree Yoga Studios

Specialties

The intention of Anusara yoga is to uplift the mind and spirit while strengthening and stretching the body. In our classes, you will learn an elegant method of alignment, including energy loops and spirals and biomechanical principles. This method enhances body awareness and creates increased balance, strength, and flexibility while keeping students safe and reducing risk of injury. Anusara is the fastest-​growing system of hatha yoga today.

Our full service yoga studio has a beautiful hardwood floor and an east-​facing wall of windows which overlooks a lovely courtyard with benches, and ducks swimming on the Saddle River beyond. It is peaceful and conducive to the experience of harmony and balance that comes from a good yoga practice.

To take a class please arrive 10 minutes ealy and register at the desk. You do not need to call in advance or reserve a space. We accept cash or check. Sorry, no credit cards. Bring your own mat, or borrow or purchase one from us.

History

Established in 1998.

We opened in 1998 as Rockland County Yoga. When we found our current location in Saddle River we jumped at the chance and opened Shree Yoga Studios in 2005.

As Anusara yoga teachers, we are dedicated to serving each student. We seek to help you unfold your yoga practice in the most organic, uplifting and empowered way. Our goal is to honor and support each student, seeing the best in you and to assist you in your experience of finding the highest within yourself.

Our classes will both teach you the basic principles of Anusara yoga and move you deeper and deeper into your yoga practice. Each student works at his or her own level, finding a comfortable starting point and moving forward from there. First-​time yoga students are welcome and will find our beginner classes an easy and fun stepping-​stone on to the path of yoga.

Shree Yoga Studios donates over 10% of its profits to charity.

Meet the Business Owner

Chaya S.

Business Owner

Chaya Spencer, 500 ERYT, Certified Anusara Yoga Teacher

Chaya is a fully certified Anusara Yoga Teacher and member of the Yoga Teachers Alliance. Chaya is the director and founder of Shree Yoga Studios, formerly Rockland County Yoga. Her classes are upbeat, fun, informative and safe.

Born and raised in New York City, Chaya first traveled to India when she was 14 to study yoga and meditation. For the next three years, she traveled all over the world with her meditation and yoga teacher, studying Indian philosophy, Sanskrit, yoga, Indian music and cooking. Chaya attended Sarah Lawrence College.

Over the years, Chaya regularly returned to India for extended periods to continue her studies. She received her first yoga teacher certification in India in 1990. She is a perpetual yoga student and continues her studies throughout the year.

Chaya Spencer was not your typical teenager. At 14, she traveled by herself to India to spend summer vacation (with the help of a chaperone) at an ashram