The Yoga Room

I’ve taken two classes at the Yoga Room Astoria so far and I have loved them both. Everything is wonderful from the atmosphere to the staff and the classes are top notch. I look forward to continuing my practice there with candlelight yoga, ariel and maybe even trying hot restorative yoga. While they are a little pricier than some other studio’s in the area, you absolutely get what you pay for, totally worth it!

The Yoga Room is a large yoga studio in Astoria/​Long Island City. They offer vinyasa yoga, Iyengar-​style yoga, hot yoga, aeriel yoga, barre, pilates, mommy & me, and many other classes.
Pros:
+ Multiple practicing rooms
+ Clean!
+ Changing rooms and showers
+ Peaceful
+ Experienced teachers
+ Extremely organized (great management!)
What I took:
One hot yoga class and one vinyasa class
What I thought:
The Yoga Room does everything right. They have created a wonderful space for those seeking health, tranquility and good vibes all around. They offer so many classes that will fit most schedules, bodies and personalities. I have taken hundreds of classes from various teachers, so trust me when I say The Yoga Room’s teachers are experienced, thoughtful, inviting and know their proper alignment!

I have been to plenty of yoga studios in the city and outside and this by far is the best one I have ever been to.
The staff is always friendly. Their prices are comparable to places in Manhattan except the yoga room offers so much more. They have yoga, hot yoga, pilates, aerial yoga and more. Because they have such a large space they are able to offer plenty of classes at very convenient hours. I tend to work late sometimes all the way downtown in fidi so it’s great to have class options by the time I get back to astoria after work. The instructors I have had are all very skilled and helpful. They aren’t just going through the motions. There’s a locker room, showers, bathrooms, and tons of coat space. Also the free hand towels and tea and a really nice touch.
Namaste!

I tried out a lot of classes here during my intro 3 weeks. $ 39 for three weeks to try all the classes you’d like! I tried TYR Barre, Pilates Foundations, and Hot Vinyasa so far. My favorite teachers from the trial were Wesley, Sigrid and Jenn S.
I love the community vibe here — everyone is so nice. The facilities are very clean and the staff was helpful when I signed up. They have showers with all the basic needs for after a hot class, and although the locker room is small it is maintained nicely. They have yoga mat cleaner and filtered water — much appreciated after a hot class!
Leave your shoes at the front, and they have plenty of storage for your coat in the front. If you feel like it, grab a little cup of tea on your way out. They also have a lending library — leave a book and take a book. Overall, a nice and friendly place that would be the ideal place for someone to try out yoga or for a continuing yogi.

Love love love this place! Haven’t been here since I moved from Astoria, but planning on going back. Willing to come all the way from Bayside to do yoga at The Yoga Room. Love the ambience, all the staff super pleasant and amazing teachers. Rooms always get hot enough, unlike other studios that turn on the fans the second anyone breaks a sweat. Great class selection. Love their LIC studio too! Their hot Pilates is great!

I’ve been practicing yoga for almost two years now. I moved to NY from NC 3 months ago and really struggled finding a yoga studio that provides individual attention and also has a large emphasis on the spiritual aspect of yoga. Also here in NY it’s hard to find a yoga studio that had many different times throughout the day to attend a class, at least in Astoria. Yoga studio in Astoria is absolutely phenomenal! The studio rooms are beautiful and large to fit many people. The teachers are also very well rounded and make
personal connections with their students. This studio isn’t even close to my apartment at all, but totally worth the walk.

The variety of classes, talented teachers, and friendly staff makes this place really stand out. The studios are clean, beautiful, and relaxing. It’s one of my favorite places to escape from the city for a little while.

Anyone who knows me would probably say that I was the «anti-​yogi». I had always preferred high impact high intensity boot camp style workouts over Pilates and especially yoga.
Then 3 months ago I had surgery to have a tumor removed from one of my parathyroid glands. Doctors’ orders were no heavy lifting or strenuous exercise. Exercise had always been my form of therapy and I didn’t want to lose that for the next 6 weeks, so I decided to give Pilates and Barre class a try and I couldn’t believe it, but I loved it!
Then a little more than 8 weeks after my surgery, I went through some personal things that physically made my heart hurt. I’m not one to really carry things on the surface or allow things to bring me down, but I thought nothing would make that feeling stop. Then tried yoga. If I said that I got it right away, I’d be lying. I am definitely one of those people that the instructor (Wesley) tells to stop making faces when something is difficult. The feeling I had when I left that class was indescribable. Not only had my chest stopped hurting at some point during the class, but I felt this energy. My friend asked me after class how I felt and the first thing that came to mind was… «I feel like a ninja!» LOL. It was the first time in while I felt like me, but an even better me. I’ve been back every week since.
It may sound a little cheesy, but the vinyasa classes here just may have saved my spirit. In a situation where I could have easily carried a lot of heaviness, I was able to let it go and be calm (for the most part).
I’m incredibly grateful to this studio for having such amazing instructors and thankful to the instructors (Nil, Wesley, Victor, Stephanie, Tanya & Hannah) for welcoming this «anti-​yogi» to the practice.

I attended the Baby Yoga class led by Kelly, and it was amazingly fun. I didn’t know what to expect, but it was the perfect combination of yoga for my daughter, me, and us combined. I’d totally recommend the experience to any new parent!

I have been here couple of times before taking classes in hot yoga, Pilates, and then aerial yoga. Each time when I engage in a class, I feel a change in my body. That’s a good thing. It shows the instructors know what they are doing. Most of the instructors have years of experience in yoga and Pilates.
The place looks clean. They offer free hot tea in front of the entrance to the studio. People here seem relaxed and friendly. The studio offers deals to try out their classes. Nice facilities. Very zen.

This is my favorite yoga studio!
I go almost every Monday night at 8:30 to take Wesley’s Hot Yoga class where he plays hip-​hop and R&B. I know it sounds crazy, but it really gets you into the groove of the poses.
Other than that, everyone there is super welcoming, the facilities are super clean, and I love it there.
Highly Highly Highly reccomend!

* PROS *
Clean studio
Kind, knowledgable, caring instructors
Friendly and very helpful front desk workers
Great deals
Large location

This place… kicks… so much ass.
I am really picky about yoga studios. It’s hard to find one where every instructor is efficient, clear in instruction, and also somehow able to guide you through meditative thought processes the entire time from start to finish. No matter how tough the class, I always leave feeling like I raised the bar a little, but am not overworked or tired. I have only ever taken the hot yoga/​vinyasa classes here, but all classes seem to incorporate all elements of the practice.
I’m currently training for a century ride and a half marathon, and I’ve noticed since starting my membership with this studio that every aspect of my athletic life has improved, as well as my mental well-​being and overall health. I’ve yet to have anything short of a positive experience here.
It’s also an extremely affordable membership given the quality of the classes. One word, but this should usually go without saying, is that the classes — especially Wesley’s (for good reason!!) — fill up very quickly, so really be sure to get to the studio at least 10 minutes prior to class.
And as a personal note, the vibe and attitude of the studio on the whole is completely welcoming and friendly. It’s a great place to go if you’re just starting out with yoga. I’ve never felt self conscious about my body or the kind of shape I’m in, and you’ll find most classes allow you to take things at your own pace.
An easy 5 stars to this place.

Like many people on Unilocal I tried the $ 39 for 3 weeks intro fee, which is an AMAZING deal (if you go to at least two classes, you’ve already got your money’s worth)! It’s a really nice and clean facility and the vibe is just right — neither too new age-​y nor too «hip». I did the Aerial Yoga class, which was a really fun and different experience. As someone who has done «regular» yoga on and off for several years, I was pleasantly surprised that I was able to get up and «fly» right away with the teacher’s encouraging instructions. I also tried a Barre class for the first time, which KICKED MY BUTT (or more accurately, my calves). I’m in pretty good shape (work out with a trainer and do cardio), but I was so sore I actually couldn’t walk for several days after. I was not seriously injured and the teacher did ask beforehand whose first time it was doing barre; however, let this be a warning to take it easy when trying a different workout style. I also did a Vinyasa class, which had a great teacher and vibe.
Overall, the schedule and offerings at TYR are awesome and they did offer further discounts after the intro period (although I must say the 3-​month upfront commitment for a monthly membership is a bit much, esp for someone who travels for work). However, I decided not to extend my membership mostly because of the location. I live in Sunnyside and it takes about 30 min to get to either studio — either the oft-​not-​running 7 train to LIC or a walk through an industrial wasteland to get to Astoria. If there’s ever a TYR in Sunnyside I’ll be the first one to sign up — Namaste-​ing with bells on!

Great classes and very nice facilities. They also offer a wide range of classes that can accommodate many different schedules.
I guess my only ‘beef’ with this place, and many of the more pricey yoga places, is… most charge you to use one of their mats. And while I could obviously schlep my own mat with me to work, and then on to TYR after work, I’d rather not have to carry it around so much. It’s one thing if you can go straight from your home to yoga, but another thing if you need to go into the office/​city first…
It’s the principle that gets me more than anything. I mean, their classes ain’t exactly ‘cheap’, and so to then say ‘oh, it’s ONLY $ 2 to rent a mat’ seems rather cheap of them. Let’s face it… these mats were bought and paid for a long time ago, so it’s clearly just another sleazy way to try and make more money. Also, I’ve yet to witness any mats ever being ‘cleaned’, which is why I myself always wipe my ‘rented’ mat with the Clorox wipes found in the bathrooms. I’ll be damned if I’m gonna pay $ 2 for an oft-​used mat, and then trust that they actually washed it down between uses. I’ve even seen some studios who not only charge for used mats, but then charge you an additional $ 1 for a sealed wipe to CLEAN the mat that was dirtied by a previous client. What incredible nerve. ;-)

I wanted to wait until my new student 3 week promo was up to write this review. Let’s just say I signed up for a premium monthly membership before my 3 weeks even expired because i love this studio that much! After moving to nyc almost 3 years ago, I’ve been in search for a studio offering hot vinyasa like my studio back home and I’ve finally found it.
TYR offers a wide variety of different yoga classes are workshops to fit anyone’s crazy schedule. I’m usually at the 6:45am hot vinyasa class during the week which works perfectly with my schedule since I can hop on the R, M a block away to head to work right after. Plus, there’s nothing like starting your day off with hot vinyasa. I’ve found the weekend vinyasa classes to be more challenging which I love! The studio itself is truly beautiful (hard wood floors, hanging plants, beautiful décor), spacious (3 rooms) and well maintained (not stinky like most hot yoga studios!). All the instructors I’ve had so far have been great and very welcoming.
The only reason I knocked off one star is because, as another Unilocaler mentioned, there’s no level rating for the classes so you kind of have to gauge the difficulty level by the instructor. This gets a little frustrating when you want to further your practice but you feel like your not getting challenged enough in class. I know 6:45am is early for a yoga class, but I would appreciate a little more of a challenge every now and then. But again it depends a lot on who the instructor is. Overall I can’t recommend TYR enough. If you’re hesitant give their new student promo a try: 3 weeks unlimited for $ 40!

I don’t know which I love more, yoga or this studio! I’ve been practicing yoga for a couple years in various studios, and TYR really is the best!
The staff has always been very welcoming. There are two studios; one used for regular classes, the other for hot lessons.
They do a great job of offering a variety of classes through the day and night, so it’s relatively easy to find one that works with your schedule.
I’d name drop some of my favorite instructors, but I don’t want their classes to be overcrowded!

So happy I found this place in Queens! Living in Flushing makes commuting to the city for a yoga class very … torturous to say the least. This studio is an easy commute for me from the 7 to the M/​R at the 74^th/​Roosevelt station. The studio is located right by the Steinway station in Astoria.
They offer a range of classes from hot yoga, hot vinyasa to pilates classes. I come here for the yoga classes, my favorite ones to take are the hot vinyasa, vinyasa flow and Yin/​restorative classes. You really get your money’s worth as the classes typically are 75 – 90 minutes. They also have a range of instructors with individual, unique teaching styles suitable for all preferences. My favorite instructors here are Wesley, Victoria, Alison and Masako, just to name a few. They also recently started offering aerial yoga classes on the weekends which I definitely recommend as they make you step out of your comfort zone a bit, let go and just trust the flow — they also leave you feeling quite sore the next day :)
There are two restroom/​changing areas for men and women as well as an area dedicated soley to changing and lockers that they just added. The addition of that has made the changing areas with the showers less crowded which is a plus! There’s also a place to store your shoes and hang your coats/​jackets in the lobby. Check-​in is relatively quick and easy. There are also mats and towels to rent as well as mat storage which is part of your membership or extra if you pay by class or purchase a class package.
Workshops are also offered here from Hot Yin classes to learning how to go upside down in your inversions! I really can’t say enough wonderful things about this studio (their LIC location is just as great!), definitely give it a try. They have a steal of a deal for new clients, I think it’s $ 39 unlimited classes for 3 weeks! Love The Yoga Room!

vinyasa how do i love thee? Let me count the ways…
I split my time between this location and the LIC studio… no real preference for either (except the Astoria studio is just off the Steinway Street stop on the R/​M line and just a few steps and then some from the N/​Q)
tempted to shout out my favorite instructors… except im stingy and dont want their classes to get too crowded…
Regardless, since attending hot vinyasa @ TYR… the mind’s a little quieter and the tummy’s a little flatter…(but I’ll take a yogi mind over a yogi body anyday).
Check it out… no wickwear required.

Best lay out ever. There are three amazing rooms, all spacious and with their own charm. It is clean, calm and the best studio I have ever been to for a variety of resaons (probably 15 or so).
The classes are never crowded, even the 6pm ones, and the teacher in most part are helpful and constructive.
That said, they do not have a level rating for their regular ashtanga flow, so it could be a pretty beginner class you are taking depending on the teacher, or a more intermediate bordering on advanced asanas.
I prefer a level system, so I don’t get stuck in a beginner class and feel like I am just doing the basics… I wanna sweat and be challenged.
So far, the most challenging and fun class I have been to is Eric’s Thursday 6pm class. He is a great instructor, has a nice flow to the asanas, and allows you to explore your practice further.
I do wish they had an advanced like level 3 class, as I feel all the classes are very similar and I am stuck in level 2.
That said, the LIC studio hot ashtanga felt more advanced, I just dont do hot. Its too much.
Maybe they can add an int/​adv flow???
Namaste