Kundalini Yoga East

We stumbled across Nathan’s Kundalini class while on a weekend break in New York… and honestly, what a find. From the moment the class began, Nathan held the space with such calm confidence, warmth, and depth that we immediately felt safe to fully drop in. You have to give it a go!

“Amazing yoga studio 🐝I’m so grateful for the opportunity to learn how to control my body and mind. The classes help me a lot—I feel calmer, more balanced, and more focused after every session.”

This place is bad news bears. Attend at your own risk, and please, look into the stomach-churning origins and history of Kundalini yoga in the US before getting involved. You may consider HBO's recent docuseries "Breath of Fire". No doubt the combination of yoga, meditation, breath work, visualization, and spiritual orientation make for a potent cocktail in self-care and self-development. The unfortunate shadow side is that, because of its value, it is used as a tool for manipulation in the hands of the wrong people. Perhaps there are some decent and sincere, if misguided, instructors here. From my experience, though, a few bad eggs say a great deal about the entire batch.

Magical yoga studio, I felt myself begin to heal. I came in one state, during practice it changed, and after practice it became different, lighter and purer. Many thanks to the teachers, their sense of humor, kindness and warmth are very inspiring and touching. I thank the group, its powerful field energizes and moves forward. I sincerely wish the yoga studio prosperity and all the best.💜❤️💜

Kundalini Yoga East is an amazing place to learn and practice kundalini yoga. Located just a few minutes from the Union Square make this place convenient for Yoga lovers all over the City. The teachers are excellent, friendly staff and nice people are practicing Kundalini Yoga here. I’m happy 😃 to share my great experience with Kundalini Yoga East. I had an amazing experience at Kundalini Yoga East Studio where I completed my Kundalini Yoga teacher training. The studio has everything you need to make your experience memorable. From the knowledgeable teachers to the supportive community, the studio provides a welcoming and authentic Kundalini Yoga experience. I loved the facilities at the studio, which were always clean and well-maintained. The classes were challenging, but the teachers were always there to guide me through the practice and help me improve my skills. The community of students and teachers was also very welcoming and supportive, which made my experience even more enjoyable. I learned so much during my time at Kundalini Yoga East Studio, and I feel well-prepared to teach Kundalini Yoga to others. The studio provided me with a solid foundation of knowledge and practical experience, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to have trained there. Overall, I would highly recommend Kundalini Yoga East Studio to anyone looking for an authentic Kundalini Yoga experience. The studio has excellent facilities, knowledgeable teachers, and a supportive community that will help you achieve your goals. I give Kundalini Yoga East Studio a five-star rating for their exceptional service and commitment to their students.

Beautiful Kundalini Yoga Experience. I have taken classes at various schools - KYE is a wonderful experience. The studio is a calm and welcoming oasis just north of Union Sq. Classes are rigorous, varied and accommodating to different levels of experience. The combination of physical exercise and mental restoration from the meditations is perfect. I always feel uplifted and glad I attended. Kind and welcoming!

Went to a class here and was shamed by the yogi the second I walked in the door, in front of the entire class. I was overweight at the time, in graduate school, very stressed. The yogi looked me over and asked loudly if I was pregnant, when i said "no" she said "are you sure?" her tone towards me was disdain. I don't know why shaming people would have any place in this practice. Literally felt like a bad church experience, negative and judgemental.

Nice studio space but worst Kundalini class I ever attended. The instructor started by saying that we will focus the session on healing because “the body isn’t meant to be sick and it’s because we have negative thoughts that we get sick”. Way to shame and blame people with disabilities and chronic illnesses - I was shocked. English isn’t her first language so I’ll leave some room for language mistakes, but that wasn’t the only weird thing she said. “Meditate on your past and Focus on your future and on what you want” was said several times, which goes against the very philosophy of yoga - which is all about breaking up the concept of time into present moments. She also did not do the exercises herself but just instructed, with no demo. Luckily I am familiar with yoga terminology but my guest was not and she was very lost. All in all a very disappointing class. I feel bad leaving such a damming review but it was truly an abrasive experience so I feel it is my duty to warn others. Hari yoga uptown is more authentic.

Amazing class, the most intense I have ever experienced on many levels, beautiful. I don't know why people complain about the carpet, it is clean and doesn't smell, if you don't like the idea, bring a yoga mat, you will never know its under you. SatNam

$39 for 1 month unlimited for first time students is a really good deal. But unfortunately I will not come back here because it is unsanitary. The practices are done on carpet and most people know that carpets and gyms / studios do not match - people sweat on it, walk their bare feet on the ground and then onto the carpet, and studies have shown that carpets attract about 200,000 bacteria per square inch, which is over 2,000 times grosser than your toilet... and carpet carries the most bacterias that are resistant to antibiotics. The studio has mats available for $1 rental if you choose to use but unfortunately mats don't do much especially when it's on top of the carpet. Also the mats are not even wiped down after each use. Instead they are folded back and placed nicely on the benches ready for the next use. Nevertheless, the staffs here are great!! I'm a long time practitioner of kundalini yoga and I feel the practice here are just okay but could be more effective... also not all classes here end with a gong savasana and not all kyrias are completed with a root lock / seal. This studio is located right next to Om Yoga Factor and it has one of the highest male to female ratios.

This place is amazing .Every time I have a class at Kundalini Yoga East , I have such a deep and profound experience .Sometimes I leave crying . The teachers are very powerful .If you are looking for really good kundlini yoga studio in the city , that's the one

Well..I am not sure how biased I am being with this review because I have a serious issue with carpeting. See, I am extremely particular about it and one thing it must be is damn near spotless or I freak. I cannot put my feet on it, even with socks on if it is a public carpet. So, Kundalini Yoga East's yoga studio killed me by carpeting..yes carpeting their yoga studio with a baby blue carpet!!! It was so light, I can see any type of dirt or stain. Also, I have never been to a studio where it is carpeted. They all have wood floors and that's the way it should be in my opinion. I do not want to walk around with no socks on a public carpet, ever! My first visit to the studio was a little disjointed. You have to be buzzed in like you are going to someone's apartment. I dialed the number to be buzzed and out of no where, this woman with a bicycle pushed me out of the way so she could punch in the code and open the door. Then she took her bike and pushed her way through in front of me and another lady to get to the elevator. We all rode up together. I was thinking, wow, this lady has a problem. She was rude and no apologies. I get inside the studio and see the baby blue carpet...I was like..I am not taking my socks off! Imagine my surprise that as I was stretching out on my mat to see that the instructor was none other than the rude woman with the bicycle I met with downstairs! Let's just say, this did not set the right mood for my practice. The class itself did not flow very well at all. She kept making mistakes in her instruction and I just couldn't get into it. I chalked this up to being my first class and I would give it another try with a different instructor. On my next visit, this class was full. This instructor was a tad better, but still I had trouble getting into my practice. They have the restroom in the studio and people kept going in and out of the restroom during class. WTF!? Go to the bathroom before class starts. Can you not hold it for one hour? It was quite strange. I mean it was several people going in and out of the restroom during the class. It was disruptive and Nat just wasn't feeling the Qi. With Kundalini yoga, in order for you to get the most out of your practice, it requires a certain comfort level with the space you are in. I was just not feelin' it in this studio. Big 'ol pass.

I'm so glad to have found KYE. I'm currently undertaking my Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training here with my wife and it has been a transformative experience. The space is warm and inviting, the staff are wonderful and the classes are extraordinary. It really does feel like home and a community.

Amazing Kundalini Yoga Studio with some very wise teachers! Never had a bad class at KYE. Carpet is very clean and they take hygiene very seriously don't know what the older reviews are talking about! I bring all my friends who are visiting to the studio and they love it!!

It's hard to express enough gratitude for Kundalini Yoga East. Angad and the rest of the staff are incredibly powerful teachers. My experiences at this studio were nothing short of life changing, I found the healing I had been looking for. The classes I experienced were deeply meditative and transformative. The classes are well run, the studio is kept very clean and the space always feels warm and inviting. Sat Nam.

Kundalini Yoga East is the real deal. I've been practicing yoga all my life and everything about this yoga center, from the teachers to the environment to the yoga itself is fantastic. The space is wonderful, warm and welcoming; the staff are friendly, helpful and kind; and the whole experience is just plain awesome. The main teachers, Sat Jivan Singh and Sat Jivan Kaur are incredibly experienced, warm, knowledge and open. I've studied with a number of different teachers and they are by far the best. Regarding kundalini yoga in particular, I've done a lot of different yoga in my life and of all of them I enjoy what kundalini yoga does for me the best. It is a great blend of physical, mental & spiritual and just gets me feeling the best. I highly recommend Kundalini Yoga East, give it a try, you won't be dissapointed.

Sorry for the bad review, but I think these guys are not careful enough in their methods of teaching a very powerful process. I was very excited when I first went, thinking I'd found something amazing, however after 3 classes I had really adverse side effects such as severe leg and foot cramps, numbness in my face and heightened anxiety. I am a healthy 33 year old and I've never had such effects with other types of yoga. It's the breathing. There is very intensive breathing that is not for everyone. In my last class there I nearly fainted and/or had a panic attack, and I left the class halfway through. When I talked to the woman at the front desk she was not helpful or even sensitive to what I was experiencing, and brushed it off telling me to go back in the class. I didn't, and I haven't been back since. They are irresponsible. Also, I can't really get into the culty feel of everyone wearing white and glazed over expressions.

I've been taking Kundalini yoga classes for over 5 years in all types of environments - even one of my teachers living rooms and I wanted to expand my practice and be open to taking classes elsewhere and even signed up for an unlimited month, but I just couldn't bring myself to go back. The class that I attended -- the teacher, although new to the practice felt very disconnected from the students and lacked that community spiritual experience. Even the overall vibe in the studio/waiting area - felt very bland and bleak - not warm and inviting as you might expect in most yoga studios. I think there are definitely better places to go if you really want to check it out - namely Golden Bridge or Hari NYC. I've even talked to some other Kundalini yogis and they had similar experiences at this place.

Yoga for yogis! There are many different teachers & levels of intensity. Each class in Kundalini yoga is a little different in terms of the particular combination of postures & meditation. While usually offering challenges, the teacher allows you to do what you can at your own pace. The use of music & chanting adds another dimension to the classes. I went to many during the first month unlimited classes I took. The class sizes vary, but are usually medium but not crowded. Right now, they're running a $30 for a month special, so it's a great time try it.

I love this studio. Their yogi tea is the best I've ever had. The teachers that I've been able to take- Marika, Dave, Angochar, Angad, Sat Jivan Singh, and Hari Gopal - have been so informative, so different from each other, and all lead powerful classes. I am so grateful to have found this spiritual gas station right in the middle of my workday. And I think the carpet is clean, and it always smells nice in there!

1. Some people may think this is an intense yoga center but the yoga practiced is all about healing the body, strengthening your nervous system and immune system. You may never sweat unless there is a specific kirya for detoxing. 2. This place is SPOTLESS, I feel like I'm tracking dirt into the space. 3. When your body aches, that's your body telling you something and you must listen. One reviewer was looking for sympathy for her aches and said "no one cared" but, when we respond or react with "oh my gosh are you ok?" you and i are feeding that pain. Does that make sense? I've talked to some of my teachers about the pains in my knee and their response is "listen to it and stop what you're doing in that moment and just be present." I LOVE THAT! 4. If you are looking to get fit physically this isn't the place for you. This is a space for spiritual healing and growth, its a beautiful and AMAZING SPACE!. I've been to the Art of Living and I loved it and it felt like a community but at Kundalini Yoga East the people there feel like my soul mates and the space is intimate. I've healed foot pain that I've had for 7 months, I have more energy, I'm happier and my relationships are improving. SAT NAM

I've enjoyed the classes. Just wish students weren't allowed to stream in after the class begins.

Beautiful Kundalini Yoga Experience. I am a certified kundalini teacher and have taken classes at various schools (including Kripalu) - KYE is a wonderful experience. The studio is a small, calm and welcoming oasis just north of Union Sq (with its hustle bustle). Classes are rigorous, varied and accommodating to different levels of experience. The combination of physical exercise and mental restoration from the meditations is perfect. The teachers I have had are extremely experienced with 10-20+ years of experience. More than one of the instructors has shared info that has helped my comfort, improved my technique or even share info on nearby stores to purchase resources to enhance my practice. The studio also offers Sat Nam Rasayan practice sessions -- unusual and very healing. I always feel uplifted and glad I attended. I look forward to the delicious yogi tea after each class. A kind and welcoming place to practice! I noticed another reviewer mentioned the carpeting and it is usual for a studio, however, people who are concerned about flooring typically bring their own mat - they can even be rented for $1 (a bargain in NYC).

Love This Place!Most of the staff is very caring,loving,helpful & with lots of good vibe. The classes are all different as well as the Teachers so its hard to rate on that.They Vary from OK to Amazingly Powerful.Some are more active than others. The Studio is always clean and tastefully decorated with two Bathrooms,Changing Rooms and Yummy Tea After each class. Kundalini Yoga is very powerful and not for everyone.I personally have found it quite life changing.I highly recommend Kundalini Yoga East

Before I start this unfortunate review, I would like to make clear that I am a yoga teacher myself and this was not my first time practicing kundalini. First off, I hate the carpet. WHY is there carpet in a yoga studio? That is so unsanitary, as people walk with their bare feet on the ground. Also, the teachers here really do NOT know what they are doing. I went to two classes and it was enough to make me never want to go back. The first teacher messed up cat cow, and reversed them over and over again. Sorry, that is SUCH a fundamental basic pose that one should NOT be messing up cat cow. It really bothered me. Students deserve better than this. As kind as the woman was, she just really did not seem to know her sh*t. The next teacher I went to completely makes the first teacher I had there seem like a genius. This teacher (I think) was a sub that I could BARELY hear (so I'm not even sure if she was a sub, or maybe her name was Sub? Whatever). She was also completely disengaged with the practice, and seemed like she had no idea what she was doing herself. I could TELL students were uncomfortable, just the way they moved. She would barely speak, and give only one to two word directions. She sat at the front of the room and stared straight ahead, refusing to make eye contact and refusing to speak louder, even when students started craning their neck to look forward while we were lying on the ground. Shouldn't that be indicative that we need more guidance? It was pathetic. Then while we were dangling in a forward fold, she literally just said, "Now sing." I'm sorry, sing what? I love kundalini yoga, but the way she gave us directions were so poor and it was so obvious she would much rather have been elsewhere. It was the worst yoga experience I ever had, and it is SUCH a shame that these people are teaching there. Please up the caliber there because it is just so unfortunate and I am embarrassed that they are even certified. Needless to say, I will NOT be going back here.

KYE is the real deal. It's one of the oldest Yoga studios in the city and they still maintain that very authentic old school flavor. You won't meet more dedicated people than Sat Jivan Kaur and Sat Jivan Singh, the couple that founded the place back in 1971. They still teach multiple classes a week there. Best yogi tea after class. If you're into or interested in Kundalini yoga, or would like to try a yoga that combines postures, movement, breathing, chanting and meditation, this is the spot.

Great place! My first time at a yoga studio and loved this place Sunday morning was my favorite day of the week the setting and class were uplifting l!!!

Kundalini Yoga East is a wonderful place to practice yoga. The teachers are very experienced and knowledgeable and make you feel right at home right away. Along with asanas, meditation, and breathwork, the classes often include chanting, which add a wonderful spiritually joyful quality to the yoga. It's a perfect studio for people of all levels.

Very helpful instructors... clean and peaceful. Love the tea after class. Will be back

A true spiritual sanctuary in downtown NYC. I always have a magical experience at this authentic studio whether it be a workshop, yoga class, or Sat Nam Rasayan healing session. Tea and community is nourishing to all levels of my body and spirit.

My first Kundalini yoga class was maybe about 4 years ago. I came with a friend, I didn't return, I continued with my own meditation, and tried some other forms of yoga. But I suppose it stuck with me, because maybe a year later, I went back and from then I started a continuous practice. All of the teachers are truly wonderful, because they follow the practice. Sat Jivan Kaur and Sat Jivan Singh are truly special. They are so knowledgeable, approachable, and sincere, and they have been doing it for 30+ years. It is a way of life they live, teach and adhere to. And they will push you with kindness. The studio has become a haven, a home for me, a place that has helped give me root. I cannot say enough about what it has done and continues to do for me. Do not be intimidated, everyone is warm, and kind and inviting. If you are reading this, then you must have some curiosity and I say just try it and see.

This is a truly wonderful yoga studio. I've been going for over a year. Staff are very friendly and caring and teachers are excellent. Kundalini yoga differs from your average hatha yoga (all forms are wonderful in my opinion) but after years of practicing hatha yoga I was not inspired and found kundalini yoga to take me to a deeper place and have more of an effect on my spirit. The classes include besides physical postures, meditation, breathing and beautiful music. It's rare to find teachers who have been practicing for 40 years, and the Sat Jivans, who run the studio are truly experienced and dedicated practitioners and inspiring teachers and they have created a wonderful community.

Great place to practice kundalini yoga. Monday nights and Saturday mornings with Sat Jinvan Sigh are fun, challenging and insightful. In addition to the class he tells wonderful stories.

I have practiced yoga for years but found myself magically drawn to KYE in the last few months, and since then, haven't looked back. What a wonderful environment! I have felt nothing but welcomed, embraced and supported. I believe that if you are meant to be at KYE, or taking Kundalini for that matter, you will find yourself there. I didn't need a yelp review to tell me that. But if you are curious, take the dive.The beginner package of 30 days for 30 dollars is literally the best deal you will find--the practice is enriching and the dedication to their students is outstanding. It is a pleasure to be there.

Kundalini Yoga East is a very welcoming yoga studio. The teachers are caring and knowledgeable. You get a great work out, full relaxation AND yogi tea! What more could you want?!

I love Kundalini Yoga and I love this place. I always enjoy every class. Yes sometimes they really push you, but that is what i am there for. Yes kundalini yoga is intense. Can't say enough great things about this place and the teachers.