EXHALE

980 Madison (76th St.), 2nd FL 212-249-3000
150 Central Park South, 59th St 212-249-3000
2411 Main Street, Bridge Hampton,
Boston and Los Angeles


Features: Vinyasa and Ashtanga classes, Core Fusion, Spa, Workshops and Retreats

Enjoy it while it lasts, as this lush spa/yoga center is one of the most beautiful environments in which to practice in the city and the gig has got to be up soon. Clearly either the robed spa goers or wealthy Core Fusion devotees are those funding the space (and thus your yoga class) as the locations are on the best streets in the world, the hallways are wider that most New Yorkers bedrooms and the attention to detail in decor must have cost a million Zens. I did not feel a single ounce of guilt, however, enjoying all the acroutements that Exhale has to offer: clean and spacious locker rooms with shower and sauna, complimentary lush towels and thongs, and several extraneous rooms to enjoy a tea in peace. The yoga class is taught in a room that fits 50 but is usually only attended by 5-10 people, leaving you many opportunities to get an excellent adjustment by by one of the Shiva Rea trained teachers. The style is vinyasa flow and the vibe is uptown chic so put on your best pair of lululemons yoga pants, your newest nike black yoga top and book a few hours out of your day so that you don't rush the experience.

Number of rooms: 1 yoga, 1 Core Fusion
Number in class : 5-10
Music: yes
Chanting: No
Getting Hot in Here: room is too big to work up a sweat
Adjustments: yes
Sweaty workout scale: 4/10
Feel it in the morning: 4/10
Studio Cleanliness: 10/10
The scene: Upper eastsiders and travelers
Take a class with: Isaac or Amy
Changing rooms: Sweet!