Roots Yoga Studio - Jersey City — Local services in Jersey City

This yoga studio truly is sacred. The lessons learned here are not easily discerned, but readily offered. It welcomes humility as students are required to leave their shoes at the door. But once inside, one is graciously provided all the tools to have a positive experience: mats, blocks, throw blankets. While many yoga studios cater to the pretentious with "new age" distractions, this studio supplies what the soul truly needs to discover the essence of what we are, as we are. The windows, candles, and plants are an added bonus and a surprise to the waking soul. Like a child awakening to their senses of sight, smell, hearing and touch, the studio offers textures and elements to connect with the natural and nurture what is present but oft ignored. The studio's intimate and warm space, matches the demeanor of its instructor, Komal. Her gentle guidance through deceptively simple poses invite quiet exploration. For me, this journey to becoming more authentic as a human being, is to also honor the truth. "No frills" is what I have resisted all my life (thanks to my inflated ego) but what I needed all along. Here, one can sit alone and focus and hear those thoughts running...and let them all go. The awareness that I am a child when I'm holding "Child's Pose" is not lost as Komal instructs the students to hold this pose the longest. May all souls that wander here be made whole and open their hearts to all...

After many attempts at other yoga studios, I found my home at Roots Yoga Studio. Komal, our teacher, is a spiritual master who welcomes all, as they are, to the practice. In a studio that is both pared down to encourage focus on the work and beautifully appointed with an abundance of plants, her gentle approach guides and uplifts each student in the practice. I have to use a lot of props to sustain my practice but I never feel out of place. I appreciate the the binding power of the community she has created amidst the ordinary and everydayness of life. There is a profound silence during the class that encourages deep meditation and an appreciation of every precious moment of our lives. Our classes typically end with chanting and the ringing of the bell, which pierces through mental distractions to reveal clarity and illumination. Komal is also a gifted reiki practitioner whose uses her expertise and insight to guide her students on the path of liberation. In a short period of time, I have learned a great deal from her, and I am filled with gratitude. Roots Yoga Studio is a dwelling of peace, grace, and heart; it is a balm amidst the bustle of...

While I was going through a tough time in my life, I decided to try alternative methods to help me get over my obstacles and eventually be able to enjoy my life. After visiting more than a couple of yoga studios website's I came across Sacred Souls Yoga studio and something told me that this was the place. I left a message expressing my interest in private yoga lessons, which was answered the following day. With no time to waste, I made an appointment right away. Today, I am almost done with my ten sessions. I can only speak from my own experience; I have not only found a fantastic yoga instructor but a beautiful human being. Komal is caring, passionate and her energy made me feel at home. I was the kind of person never to write a review. However, I now realize that sharing the positive multiples in beautiful ways.

Thank you, Komal for your kindness and if you are reading this review, I hope that has made you feel positive about something that I know love.

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