WORLD YOGA CENTER
265 W. 72nd (WEA) 212-787-4908
Features: 15 weekly Anusara yoga with level 1 + 2 classes, satsangs and kirtans, space for rent
My bedroom window faces the World Yoga Center and despite my regular practice, I have never attended. I don't know what has stopped me from walking across the street; either I was intimidated by the perfectly crescent-shaped backbend on the logo or had a repressed vendetta against the ugly futon store in the building. But I overcame. The studio looks as though it's a small apartment that nobody has moved into yet. The Sat 9:30 AM 2-hour class began with an explanation of the meaning of OM, a short chanting, and then the teacher guided us through both basic and challenging balances and standing poses, while giving detailed verbal cues and meaningful, strong adjustments. I went deeper in my poses due to the positive reinforcement ("gorg," she would say often) and those with injuries were cued on alignment to protect themselves. And when it was time for urdva danurasana, she was there to help me create that perfect crescent shape in the logo. Well, almost.
Number of Rooms: 1
Number in Class: 5, but can fit 25
Music: No
Chanting: Yes
Getting Hot in Here? Avg
Adjustments: yes
Sweaty Workout Scale: 2/10
Feel it in Morning: 6/10
Studio Cleanliness: 9/10
The Scene: Upper westside old school yogis
Take A Class With: Julie
Changing Rooms: limited, small bathroom
Features: 15 weekly Anusara yoga with level 1 + 2 classes, satsangs and kirtans, space for rent
My bedroom window faces the World Yoga Center and despite my regular practice, I have never attended. I don't know what has stopped me from walking across the street; either I was intimidated by the perfectly crescent-shaped backbend on the logo or had a repressed vendetta against the ugly futon store in the building. But I overcame. The studio looks as though it's a small apartment that nobody has moved into yet. The Sat 9:30 AM 2-hour class began with an explanation of the meaning of OM, a short chanting, and then the teacher guided us through both basic and challenging balances and standing poses, while giving detailed verbal cues and meaningful, strong adjustments. I went deeper in my poses due to the positive reinforcement ("gorg," she would say often) and those with injuries were cued on alignment to protect themselves. And when it was time for urdva danurasana, she was there to help me create that perfect crescent shape in the logo. Well, almost.
Number of Rooms: 1
Number in Class: 5, but can fit 25
Music: No
Chanting: Yes
Getting Hot in Here? Avg
Adjustments: yes
Sweaty Workout Scale: 2/10
Feel it in Morning: 6/10
Studio Cleanliness: 9/10
The Scene: Upper westside old school yogis
Take A Class With: Julie
Changing Rooms: limited, small bathroom
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