Zen & Yoga

I learned about this yoga studio after purchasing a groupon for five sessions of hot yoga. From the first day I visited the staff was always friendly and helpful.
I took all 5 sessions with an instructor by the name of Gail. The classes were challenging in my opinion for both beginners and those who were more advanced. However, my main concern was with the actual class room where the hot yoga sessions were being held. The floor of the classroom is marked with tape in order to outline each space. But the marked spaces are just big enough to fit your yoga mat. That means absolutely no elbow room at all and in a room full of sweaty people that can be rough. Sadly I witnessed that some people, namely men, absolutely could not fit in the spaces. But even for those of us that could fit within the outlined spaces your movement often has to be very restricted so performing some of the moves and stretches can be awkward. But the worse part for me was being hit by a strangers sweat — Ugggh! The tight spacing definitely did not work for me at all so I did not pursue any additional sessions after the five that I had prepaid for.

I took 20 classes here and I loved it.
Atmosphere: The regular yoga room is smaller than other studios so it feels as though it gets packed quickly — this also means that it gets hot just as fast, so wear layers. I loved the dim lighting during the evening classes and natural sunlight during daytime classes.
Instructors: I’ve had the pleasure of taking classes with many instructors but my favorite were Audrey, Ivan, Jason and Brittany. Brittany and Audrey love using aromatherapy oils during savasana to help with relaxation (my favorite were sandalwood and eucalyptus)
The only qualm I have about this studio is their schedule. During the week, their first class is at 10 am and the next class is at 6 pm. The evening classes are great for those who have later schedules but because of this, classes are often full. The only afternoon class offered is gentle yoga, once a week. Altogether this is a great studio for anyone who has a late schedule.

Thankfully I purchased a groupon. At $ 20 a class and changing rooms made out of poster paper ready to collapse on you any minute, it feels as though someone is running quite the scheme. There is nothing really zen about this place. There is tape indicating where your mat should go on the floor leaving no room for poses that require outstretched arms and legs. Both instructors I took had saturated overly fake TV talk show host dictation, and the others Queens accent was pretty unbearable. If you love listening to the same music you have to deal with when you walk into starbucks, teachers who never adjust you, and an overall underwhelming experience, this is your place!!! The girl in front of me did every single chaturanga with her elbows splaying out like a frog. The point of coming to a class is to have the instructor adjust you and use the wisdom they’ve acquired from training to help you. Overall this place is a rip off even with the groupon. Not to mention if you drive you have to come 30 min early to maybe find a parking spot.

So, I purchased a Groupon for this yoga studio… and thank goodness I did. There classes are over $ 20 a pop so I expected a clean, nicely kept studio with at least SOME amenities. They have nothing and I mean nothing. There is a one stall bathroom, no showers, no changing area, no lockers to place your personal items, nowhere to hang your coat, NOTHING!
The lady at the front desk was obnoxious and very «Queens». She had a conversation with me regarding my consent form and personal information by yelling across the room over a crowd of yogis. The ladies taking the class were crawling all over each other trying to find a place to stand and get situated for class.
The class itself was fine — not amazing, not terrible but fine. I’ve been practicing yoga forever and sometimes I modify a bit during class because I’m just going with it. It’s my practice and not a military boot camp. The instructor was very open and kept calling me out about not following her cues and instructions to a T. If my breathe is faster or shorter I should be allowed to flow at my own pace. It’s yoga and it’s my practice. I didn’t sign up for a basics class.
If this was a $ 5 studio or even a $ 10 studio, I would practice here once in a while becasue it’s convenient. But at the prices they are asking for this shell of a yoga studio; the day my Groupon runs out will be the last day I come here.

Great Yoga studio, with awesome instructors, Gail and Audrey-​Kate are my faves, but my absolute favorite was Rachel, she’s no longer there and my heart is a bit broken. The hot yoga classes are challenging and you don’t get bored because the routine always varies. Remember to get there early to grab a spot because the space is small.

I began coming to this studio as a beginner. I have only done the hot yoga classes. After trying a few instructors, my favs are Rachel, Audrey-​Kate, Brittany, and Isabel (I believe). There are also other good ones but not as familiar as the night hours, and a new teacher that I had on two occasions but not remembering the name at the moment. Music isn’t necessary of course, but makes the flow very enjoyable for me. Not a fan of the new young front desk guy. Rubs me the wrong way like he’s rude or impatient. Not sure which. Hasn’t been able to check me in properly any time I’ve paid by app. Hasn’t been an issue with any other staff.

I am two classes into my 10 class groupon. It’s a good deal you have 30 days to take the classes which helps me not be lazy about but the 20 class deal is only allotted 45 days! Had to return that when I found out. The space is small it’s in what was an upstairs apartment I guess. Very homey I like the atmosphere, it’s the opposite of an impersonal gym.
Tip: go in the morning for less crowded sessions. And take an easier hot yoga class with Audrey before you tackle one with Gail.
Con: even if the room is empty, if you’re late they don’t let you in. Completely ruined my day the first time I tried to go. But it made me realize I have to go earlier!

I came here for two yoga classes. It is such a convenient location to go to. I am often in the area on the weekends. I purchased a Groupon to come to the studio. I thought that I would be able to use the groupon 10 times for the weekends. I would love to come more but live very far away. I found that the classes needed to be used in a twenty day period. I was unable to do this so lost the classes that I was hoping to bring wellness into my life.
I felt that the yoga instructor that I had both times was very kind, and eager to help with adjustments. Nonetheless, I felt that she was a fairly new teacher and was not very experienced.
A spiritual yoga class is VERY IMPORTANT TO ME. I felt that this yoga studio did not provide this. When I am finished with a yoga class on a Saturday or Sunday morning, my goal is to feel refreshed, rejuvenated, and uplifted from the positive vibes, and chants.
I am all for having some extra time in a yoga class. I feel that it shows that the teacher is passionate about what they do. However, I had an appointment after my class, and was counting on the class to end on time. This is extremely important. Class was let out 15 minutes late, and this made getting to my appointment very stressful. If a class goes over the time, the instructor should make a peaceful announcement of what’s happening. I don’t want to feel that I have to be constantly looking at the time.
The studio was clean, and had a full stock of straps and blocks. I was disappointed to not find yoga blankets. I feel the blankets can be helpful trying to become centered. Also, may be helpful for knee support, back support. It’s important that a studio is on board with this because I wouldn’t want blankets, and then they are only washed once every year.
I am a huge fan of music when I attend a vinyasa yoga class. I was disappointed that both classes did not have any music.
I feel the price of a single class is a bit high for what it is. I may be back out of convenience. My review is based on the two classes I have taken in the past.

I love this place! The owners are wonderful and so are all the teachers!

I was very excited when I found a Groupon for Zen & Yoga. I brought the 10 classes Groupon for $ 35 back in February 2015. It’s really $ 45 but I had an email coupon code for $ 10 off your Groupon purchase. The downside is that you have 30 days to finish all your 10 classes before they expire. I activated my Groupon in early May 2015 and I went to 10 classes.
I attended a variety of the classes that are offered just to see I what cIass I will like the most. I attended Gentle Yoga, Hot Yoga (5 times), Restorative Yoga (2 times), Zen Yoga, and Yoga all levels. I still consider myself as a beginner yoga student even though I have attended a couple of yoga classes prior elsewhere. I also have watched some yoga videos on YouTube to familiarize with the poses and terminology. If you are a complete newbie, then you may feel lost because the teachers uses the yoga terminology a few times during class. Majority of the time I feel like the teachers tells you what yoga pose to do next and they would occasionally demonstrate the poses in front of the class (I think it also depends on what teacher you have). I think the classes are a bit to fast for me and intermediate because there were some poses that I haven’t mastered yet (e.g. Crow pose).
My favorite class was the Hot Yoga. The room is warmed up to 95 degrees and they used the portable heaters to warm up the room. You will sweat a lot so bring a towel and a water bottle. I feel like I got the best yoga workout in this class. I also enjoyed the Restorative Yoga class and it’s more of a relaxation class.
Overall, I enjoyed my time here at Zen & Yoga. Good experience, convenient location, and clean facility. I would recommend people to buy the Groupon and try this place out.

Not worth the $ 20 a class. The teacher was really mean and strict and yelling at students. How yoga like… Also, the space is like in someone’s apartment. Couldn’t jive with it at all.

I went to my first class through a Groupon last night. I just moved to the area and needed to get some exercise in after moving. I went to a Hot Pilates class with Brit I believe her name was. Most yoga studios I am familiar with provide Mats and Towels for free but I’m not from Queens so not sure if that is regular. It was supposed to be $ 6 in total for a Mat, Towel, and Cold Water. However they were very nice and since it was my first time there provided me with these free of charge. Also another student even offered to pay for it. So really a nice crowd. Then I headed up to the heated room. It was a bit of an odd shape but could definitely fit a lot of people. They had tape out to mark where you could place your mat. Which I think was helpful for the space.
I am familiar with Hot Yoga and Pilates in general but have never taken Hot Pilates. I really enjoyed the class and the amount of sweat. However I was grateful towards the end of class when the instructor started opening up the windows. It was certainly a rigorous class, however I think most levels could have handled it. She also offered modifications. The instructor was encouraging and fun. I will certainly be making my way back there.
Only negative is that when you purchase a groupon it says that it expires in 120 days. However that means that you must activate it within 120 days of purchasing it. Then once you activate your card, you can only use the classes for 45 days (if you purchase 20 classes) and 30 days (if you purchase 5 or 10). I understand fine print is fine print but I feel like it was bit misleading. I’m hoping that I can fit in 20 classes in the next 44 days!

I like this place. Got to finally try out Hot Yoga
I signed up for the trial which was 2 weeks for «unlimited» classes for $ 40. The reason I used quotation marks was because they really ARENT unlimited. You can ONLY take 1 class per day, when other places allow to take every single class for every single day.
Most of the instructors were great, but there was one that taught the hot yoga classes using more of pilates type movements which I HATE! However, she was still a good instructor.
Everyone was cool, even the members. I just couldn’t keep going cause the prices are a bit insane. I will however take a drop in class here or there once in a while. If they make the prices more reasonable, I will definitely sign up.

As a yoga beginner, I found this studio to be an excellent place to figure out whether or not yoga was for me. And happily, I discovered it was. I attended classes through a groupon, and I have almost no yoga experience. My primary goals were stress relief and increasing flexibility.
First off, they clearly cater to students at a variety of levels, so if you are a beginner, I highly recommend Ivan’s and Deanna’s classes-​the Yoga I classes, the Basic yoga, and the gentle yoga classes. Ivan is really a wonderful instructor – patient, clear, constructive and corrective when necessary but also showing different degrees of difficulty to accommodate all levels of students. Some of the other instructors who teach Yoga I move much too fast or do not always demonstrate the easier or alternative positions for lesser experienced students. That said, they are all fun and energetic – so if you are patient, you can still learn by observing. I really enjoyed almost all of the classes I went to and felt relaxed even when I couldn’t do the more advanced or difficult positions.
I think the only main issue is spacing and timing – in the weekday evenings, classes were full and that meant a limited amount of space for each practioner. Additionally, people do join classes late which can be disturbing for other students. I do think these are minor issues that are encountered at every yoga studio, so overall, I highly recommend Zen and Yoga to people who want to explore yoga or are just starting out. I really benefited from the classes I went to.

I love my Yoga studio. I started to go to this place with New Student Special rate which was a good deal. However, I was sad to find much better deal on Groupon after I paid for this beginner promotion. Anyway, I still like this place so much.
When I came here few times, there were different people at the reception desk. They were all nice. After I came back here few months later, there are always Asian man and lady at the reception desk. I assume they are couple, and owner of this place. Sometimes there is a boy which I assume the couple’s son. He is very cute. I feel good aura from this studio. There are two studios. One which is on the second floor is for standard Yoga, and the other studio on the third floor is for Hot Yoga and Hot Pilates. Something like Korean lucky charms are sticking to the border of wall and ceiling. This may be one of the reasons that this place has a good aura.
As for teachers, I like Brittany and Gail. I can tell Brittany’s class is very effective to strengthen my muscle. I always sweat and feel good after I attend her class. I attended Gail’s hot yoga class several times. I appriciate her positive attitude and energy. Even I feel tired, her attitude cheers me up.
I avoid to say who, but there is a teacher who I attended the class twice. Both time this teacher turned on air conditioning when the class started and I felt chilly and I couldn’t enjoy the yoga class. The temperature is very important for me. So I am avoiding this teacher’s class.
I went to Yoga class in Manhattan, but it was crowded and I didn’t like it. However, this place is not crowded and I love here. I don’t live near this studio, but this place is very close to subway station. So it is very convenient and I want to keep going here.
By the way, there is a small room for acupuncture, too.

I stumbled upon this place with a great groupon deal! I think they still offer the deal so if you’re looking to try a great yoga studio in Forest Hills, get to groupon and get the deal! I got a deal for 10 classes for $ 40 (maybe? not sure of the price) but the 10 classes must be used within 30 days once you start.
There is an online schedule on their website which is updated frequently. I wish there were more classes. There’s only one morning class but three evening ones. The studio is very clean and modern. The studio is located conveniently on Continental Ave near the subway station. It’s up a narrow flight of stairs. Before entering you have to take off your shoes. The lobby offers waters for a price and changing rooms. The studio is quaint and has plenty of ceiling fans and an AC, which is great during the summer. There are lines taped on the floor to clearly mark where you can put your mat. I find it more spacious than Yoga to the People in St. Marks, where you’re literally all piled up on each other, mat to mat.
The classes range depending on the teacher. I’m not too advanced so I like the yoga I and the yoga all level classes. Classes haven’t been packed but the evening ones get about 90% full.

I started coming here bc of a great groupon. I’ve been to a lot of different yoga locations and this definitely isn’t one of the best. But I live nearby so it’s a convenient location
It’s not the best bc of the instructors and distractions. The quality of the instructors depends on who you see. Some are helpful and constantly helps you adjust your pose, are clear with instructions, and don’t put you in pain. Others do the opposite.
Instructors oftentimes don’t uphold the idea that each person needs their space to appropriately do the poses so there were many instances in which people are in my way. And also the owners allow people to arrive late when we already started which is really distracting.
Overall the instructors don’t ask the group our experiences so they don’t usually tweak their routines according to the groups level. So often there’s a lot of noobs who are suffering and don’t receive help.
If you’re looking for a convenient location to get some yoga done. Come here. But if you’re looking for a place where you get a lot of 1 on 1 and they help you perfect your poses, choose another place.
And I want to add, the owners are super nice though.

Zen & Yoga is located on a very busy street in Forest Hills. Bus stops right in front making it accessible. And if you are driving, street parking may be a little tough. I recommend doing the hot yoga that starts at 715pm. Get there at least at 7. Street parking will be a little easier since 2 hour parking doesn’t start till 7pm.
Here’s a rundown:
— It’s a small place located on the second floor of the building.
— Hot yoga is done on the third floor.
— As soon as you come up the stairs, you’re required to take your shoes off. Shoe Rack provided.
— Instructors and staff are very friendly and knowledgeable.
— Cubbies are available to leave your stuff in. — Towels and yoga mats can be rented if you forgot to bring yours or just doesn’t have one.
— 3 small changing rooms and a bathroom just by the stairs.
Overall, Zen & Yoga has everything you need to start being a Yogi. Come and see what I mean, you won’t regret it.

I was a bit skeptical about doing any kind of yoga but figured it was worth a try at least once in my lifetime. Zen & Yoga makes you feel right at home. Once you arrive you are greeted by the owner and baby boy Benjamin.
Once you walk in it feels like a sauna. Place was pretty packed on a Saturday morning. The instructor will throw out some weird Tibetan phrases from time to time but I just followed the person in front of me, even when he was making mistakes.
The class wasn’t too difficult but it was challenging. Lots of stretching, lots of awkward poses, and lots if inhaling and exhaling. By the time you’re done, it’ll look like you just came out of a pool.
Everyone is really friendly, the instructor was engaging and helped me get a few routines down perfectly. Besides all the butt cracks and feet in your face, this was a great zen workout.

This place is so relaxing. I always think yoga is for stretching but after I took the restorative yoga, I really can feel the difference. It’s not just stretching but it was also relaxing. I felt like having a halo above my head after that class. I had also took Gentle yoga and yoga I & II.
I am currently taking Hot Vinyasa also. Really help my tight muscles and I can actually touch my toes now with the heat helping me. All the sweating is detoxing & I felt my skin glowing now. Just how amazed how yoga can do to you.
Staff and teachers are really nice. The place is very clean. Must give it a try.