10 Yoga Studios for Every Type of Yogi

By Stacey Lastoe

With an emphasis on inclusion and authenticity, the best yoga studios in Brooklyn offer more than just downward dogs—they offer community. From steamy studios in Park Slope to restorative sessions in Sunset Park, the borough’s yoga scene hums with creativity and positive energy.

Whether you’re a first-timer or a lifelong practitioner coming to the mat, these 10 studios are ready to welcome you into the fold.

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Yogis & Yoginis
432 6th Ave.

There’s something for everyone at this Park Slope yoga studio, which offers classes in collaboration with a Shantideva Center dedicated to the study and practice of Tibetan Buddhism. Offering open and beginner-level vinyasa flows, luxurious restorative sessions, katonah yoga, and yoga with ropes, this bright and airy studio has three rooms for practice and meditation, free mat rental, and a schedule robust enough to warrant considering an unlimited monthly membership. Mat Pilates is also on offer, and if you forget your water bottle, the studio’s got you covered.

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Heatwise
196 7th Ave. and 163 Remsen St., 2nd Floor

This heated yoga studio with two locations in Brooklyn (and two in Manhattan) sells out fast during peak hours. You’ll want to check out the schedule online and reserve a spot to sweat it out in the 98-degree room. Classes are both intense and satisfying— especially thanks to the chilled eucalyptus towels handed out at the end. The check-in area doubles as a cute athleisure boutique where you can buy some studio-branded merch or maybe a new yoga mat.

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Jaya Yoga Center
2902 Fort Hamilton Parkway and 69 Stratford Rd.

The Park Slope location of Jaya, one of Brooklyn’s longer-standing yoga studios in the borough, closed during the pandemic. However, yogis looking for a slow-burn vinyasa class have two lovely studios still to choose from. Teachers are warm and welcoming, and offer clear instruction with hands-on adjustments to students who are open to it. The low-key and community-oriented vibe makes it an ideal space for those craving a steady, grounded practice without the scene. Most classes are 60 or 75 minutes, and Teri Gandy-Richardson’s classes are especially worth seeking out.

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Kula Yoga
N 3rd St., #113

Going strong for over 20 years, Kula still lives up to its day 1 mantra: sweaty, intelligent, ecstatic. You will feel all of these things during and after a Kula class—no matter your skill level—whether it’s a Kula Flow, a Kula Quickie (a 45-minute class), or the Pilates-like Groundcontrol session. Owners Nikki Vilella and Schuyler Grant regularly run retreats in places ranging from the French countryside to tropical Costa Rica.

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Prema Yoga
976 Fulton St.

Come for a core-strengthening, mind-enhancing class with one of Prema’s attentive and studied teachers, stay for the boutique browsing. Pick up a last-minute gift for someone or treat yourself to stunning silver hoops by Amanda Hunt, a California designer. Although the original Carroll Gardens location closed some time ago, the capacious Clinton Hill studio is still at it. And, in addition to the central studio, there’s Prema Annex in Cobble Hill, as well as a studio in 1 Hotel Dumbo. Vinyasa is the star, but prenatal classes are also available, as is a strength and conditioning class led by Miriam Wolf.

Verayoga
333 Atlantic Ave. and 125 Borinquen Pl.

Billing itself as “a hot yoga joint,” Verayoga is a whole mood. It’s also a fantastic workout, where music is an integral part of every class. The focus on alignment and sequence-building ultimately gives way to some individual movement, so you can work on your headstand or perfect your side plank form. It’s a hot and sweaty class, and much attention is paid to the breath—the mark of any good yoga class. At the end of each class, students are treated to the studio’s signature ice-cold, essential oil-infused face towels.

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Yoga Sole
254 Windsor Pl. and 132 32nd St., Suite 202

Another time-tested studio is this cozy, plant-filled Windsor Terrace gem on a cute corner in a chill neighborhood situated between Prospect Park and Greenwood Cemetery. It recently opened a second studio in Sunset Park. Specialty classes (which cost a little more than the general classes) include prenatal, postnatal, family yoga, sound baths, and “baby + me.” The studio offers outdoor classes in Prospect Park and several community classes each week as well. Led by yoga teachers-in-training, these sessions are priced on a sliding scale for students.

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Owl’s Head Yoga
278 73rd St.

Everyone is welcome at this charming Bay Ridge studio, from the most athletic yoga practitioners to the first-timers. In yoga classes, you’ll often hear teachers encourage you to be where you are. The idea is to listen to your body and how you’re feeling on that day, and in that moment. At Owl’s Head, this concept is baked into each and every class. It’s about gaining more flexibility, sure, but practicing yoga here is also about being a part of a community, and using a yoga practice to decompress and reduce stress. Classes like “Yoga 101” are ideal for newcomers, while the Sunday Flow offers a deeper stretch for more seasoned yogis.

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Abhaya Yoga
55 Prospect St, Suite 105 

“Fear less, love more” is the Abhaya M.O. Founded in 2010 by Tara Glazier, the Brooklyn studios offer a wide range of classes, including a $10 community class and a Yoga Nidra (guided relaxation) class. Cozy features like radiant heated flooring and UV-treated hot towels with essential oils round out the experience. And for those looking to delve deeper into their practice, workshops like one focusing on handstands are a fine choice for a weekend afternoon.

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Lucent Yoga
172 Norman Ave.

Entering this bright, airy, and energetic studio in Greenpoint feels like an immediate escape. At Lucent, you can discover creative and finely tuned Vinyasa flow sequences, and Manduka Pro mats can be borrowed at no extra charge. Most classes are 60 minutes, but the 45-minute “Lucent Sculpt” is a smart choice if you’re short on time and looking to tone.