Yoga Shunya

This is the best yoga studio in Jersey City, hands down. All the teachers are really great about helping you with your foundation and form so that you can get the most out of your practice. Each class is different each time — you always work on something different or new. This is real yoga as it is intended, not some formulaic class designed to make you feel like you did cardio at the gym. Elaine, Shoko & Kim really know their stuff, but all the teachers are excellent. I highly recommend Yoga Shunya!

I am doing prenatal yoga here. I’ve had a great time so far. The place is clean, large, bright and peaceful. The teachers are great. I love how they offer mats and props free of charge. It’s a great spot. My only complaint is that there’s no music during class. Sometimes at the very end there’s a chanting song. I would like to continue going and check out the other classes, but I very much like to flow to music– and not the bells and chimes hindu/​meditation music, but nice, even current music to keep you moving, pushing, and focused.

Shoko is my absolute favorite instructor. Her classes leave me feeling energetic, restored and the right amount of challenged. The studio itself is warm and inviting.
An important note: it’s on the third floor, so for those with trouble moving up and down stairs, allow yourself some extra time.

This is a great studio located right across from City Hall. Definitely a hidden gem! I really enjoy Kevin and Mark’s advanced class. Shoko and Ola are great for beginner and intermediate students.

LOVE LOVE LOVE it here! I have been going on and off for a couple of years now, and every time I go back, I just feel so at peace and loving life. All teachers there are very experienced and extremely knowledgable in the art of yoga.
**spacious
**big windows
**mats, blocks, blankets are there for use, free of charge
**two bathrooms that are used for changing as well
**courteous customers, everyone who goes there goes to relax and actually do yoga, it’s a positive place to be in
**offer awesome workshops, check out their web site
**pay close attention to detail and will adjust you if needed
**show you modifications if for some reason you cannot do a certain pose
**no over crowding, however Restorative class (my favorite) gets a lot of attendees, so if you do go, make sure to get there early to set up your mat and props.
** no judgements, just yoga!!!

I love Yoga Shunya! I’ve been going to restorative with Elaine for a couple of years now, and it’s made a huge difference in my recovery from illness and surgeries. Shoko and Ola are wonderful too!

I’ve been going to Yoga Shunya for a couple of years now and I absolutely love it.
The teachers — ALL of them — are outstanding. The space is beautiful, and IMO the class schedule is great. Only thing they could do and I would like is offer an early morning class too maybe twice a week. But honestly, they still offer plenty of classes during the day which are great.
My personal favorite class is Wednesday evening with Kevin –therapeutic stretch. He explains every pose and movement in a really clear and concise way that made sense to me, even when I was first starting to take classes.
I feel as though I don’t have enough good things to say about Yoga Shunya. Just check it out.

Since my gym membership at Club H expired, I wanted to get back on the wellness bandwagon. I had some experience with yoga at the gym — but this was my first time at a yoga specific studio.
What I enjoyed:
* The studio’s large windows let in a lot of natural sunlight.
* They maintain their mats waaayy better than a gym
* The classes I’ve been to are never overcrowded and I feel like I get personal attention from the instructor.
* Sense of community — the studio had a winter solstice celebration which sounded fun.
What might not be for everyone:
* The classes are 1.5 — 1.75 hours long, as a beginner I start to lose focus around the hour mark.
* Elaine’s class emphasizes partner work — I didn’t mind, but can see how someone could be uncomfortable working so closely with strangers.
* Limited schedule — I work 9 – 6 most days so I can only attend at most 1 class in the week and 1 on the weekend. SInce my schedule gets busy and I travel sometimes I can’t attend a class every week. I wish they would have more classes starting at around 7PM or later on weekdays.

I’ve been here a handful of times and always had a good experience. The space is clean and pleasant. The classes are never too crowded.
The pace can be a little slower than I prefer. The classes are usually over an hour with long transition periods between some of the poses.

I have been practicing yoga for about 3 ½ years and was visiting JC from Nashville for a reunion. Found this studio on Unilocal and decided to introduce my adult son to yoga in Elaine’s Saturday morning class. Great space, great class, would definitely return if I’m back!

I went to various yoga classes at Yoga Shunya for 2 months. The instructors are all very friendly, attentive, and provide individual attention no matter how crowded the classes can get. Also, the studio is open with high ceilings and great light. My only complaint is that there is too much down time working with «partners» and helping them hold poses – I think it takes away from the flow, concentration, and overall workout.

Enjoyed yoga today. It was my first time at Yoga Shunya and Elaine was very helpful in explaining poses and willing to go hands on so you could feel what you were supposed to be feeling when you were unsure. She’s quite attentive to her students. Going back next Saturday…

I went there for the first time yesterday and absolutely loved my experience! Very relaxing and inspiring. I will definitely become a regular here!

I’ve been trying yoga classes on and off for a few years but never really liked it. Thanks to Yoga Shunya I have a new love affair with yoga.
The instructors are wonderful and patient. Elaine is amazing and has really set the tone for the studio. Andrea has a great class that not only focuses on the physical aspect of yoga, but also the mindfulness of it. I feel amazing every time I leave.
The space is beautiful and they have a lot of different class times, so it’s easy to work into my schedule.
I can’t recommend these studio enough. If nothing else, try the Sunday evening Restorative class. It’s life changing :)

This is to me the best yoga studio in the Jersey City/​Hoboken area. I’m sorry that I haven’t found anything close to this studio in Hoboken since I’m lazy and would love to have something of this high quality within walking distance :-)
Elaine is very knowledgeable regarding everything yoga. She explains how to do every pose, what each muscle and bone should be doing, and what the benefits of the pose are. I believe this is the sign of a truly knowledgeable teacher. She really is great. She asks about how our bodies are feeling at the beginning of the class and helps you find the modifications you need depending on your body’s needs (I have a herniated disc in my lower back).
I’m probably goign to start going back to Yoga Shunya even though I have to take the train to do so. I recommend this place to anyone who wants to do yoga, not just becaus eit’s a workout, but because you want improve how your body and mind relate and function.

I’ve been practicing yoga for almost 8 months now, and my experience has been very positive thanks to Ola’s and Eileen’s help and guidance. They are very dedicated teachers and have all the patience in the world to initiate you in a good way to the world of Hatha. I enjoy every session here.
The studio is always clean and tidy and provides mats, blocks, boosters and blankets with no extra charge. During the winter, room temperature is perfectly controlled, and during the warmest seasons the AC works pretty well too, so it’s comfortable.
Prices are not expensive, very affordable.

I’ve been doing yoga since I was a kid, and I’ve had the opportunity to work with many teachers. I believe Elaine Hansen is one of the very best instructors. The studio is clean, light, peaceful, fun, and the community of people are very welcoming and friendly. Highly, highly recommended.
They also have couples/​partner yoga, kids yoga, and pre-​natal.