Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi — Local services in New York

Although I spend a lot of time researching reviews, I've never actually written one before until today. I've been a member of BodyNBrain for about 2 months now and the changes I've noticed in myself are astounding - I am sleeping better, I'm recovering from colds faster, my lower back sciatica pains that I used to experience every night are gone, I'm more focused, my family has commented that my posture and complexion have improved, and I've lost weight (including those last couple of pounds of post-baby weight that are supposed to be impossible to lose). My acupuncturist had recommended yoga for my conditions and my mother-in-law, who's a yogi, had once advised that I also need to take a more proactive approach to improving my health. I've done yoga, Taichi, and Qigong before and experienced the benefits of all - these classes incorporate a bit of everything as well as cardio and brain exercises to keep you fit and alert. Initially, I felt silly while doing some of the exercises, but I felt really good after class - lighter and more relaxed. I started off with three days a week, but noticed a big difference in the way I felt on days I went versus days I didn't go to class so I increased my classes to 5 days a week. Although I'm also not the type of person to pay to exercise (I usually walk, engage in other outdoor sports, or do DVDs), I'm really glad I signed up for a package that gave me a sample of a workshop and one-on-one session. Since taking the classes, receiving private treatment, participating in workshops, and reading the books, I feel better equipped to cope with stress and empowered with the ability to help myself and my family physically and emotionally. More importantly, I'm rediscovering my purpose in this life and the joy I feel when I am helping others, which is why I feel compelled to share my experiences here. We invest financially in our education, our retirement, and our children's future, so it makes sense to invest in our health so we can actually enjoy the life we worked so hard to build with those we love. Special thanks to the center manager and assistant manager for your commitment to helping your students and for inspiring us to achieve our...

I can't believe I'm writing this review only now after having joined Body & Brain Yoga 20 years ago! I have taken many different variations of yoga classes but this is the best one by far. Due to my overwhelmingly intense work schedule, high level of stress and not being able to exercise regularly, I got diagnosed with hyperthyroid 2 years ago, then developed frozen shoulder on my both shoulders (back to back). After realizing how stress and a lack of exercise can take a toll on my body, I was determined to get my health back on track. I went back to this yoga center and maintained to go to classes at least 3 times a week. I have also taken private healing sessions/classes with Master Geum to treat my frozen shoulder in conjunction with my physical therapy sessions. Over time within last 6 months, I continued to go to yoga classes and phased out PT sessions gradually. As a result, my right shoulder is completely cured and my left shoulder is almost recovered. During the course of recovery, it also helped managing my shoulder pains without taking pain medication. Also, my recent lab results came back completely normal with excellent TSH, T4 level. Furthermore, with the help of regular practice of yoga, I know how to handle stressful situation better with breathing techniques and meditation. I am sharing this review to genuinely help anyone who needs to improve their health condition or just to maintain a healthy life style. I am very grateful that I found this yoga when I...

I don't like to write a bad review but... This buisiness is too money-focused. The sales pitch was much too intense - they VERY PUSHY about getting new workshops, annual memberships. Just because of their pressure I got membership for 6 months. I decided to leave this place 2 months before my membership ends. When I asked for a refund, they refused to give it to me because "membership cannot be cancelled due to the contract". What?! They even didn't give me and my friend a chance to read it before signing. My friend was smart enough to leave this center in two weeks. I was not that smart to do the same. Their yoga was just ok... Hitting my stomach for 20 minutes like zombie... (they called it "abdominal tapping")20 minutes stretching and about 30 minutes meditation... That is not for me, probably that is why there are almost 90% of mature adults Also, they don't even have a free first introductory class - they asking for 25$ and right after the first class pushing to sign the contract. And a few weeks later male teacher asked me to share my "positive review" on google/yelp,,, So now it is a time for my very honest review. I think yoga is supposed to be centering, intuitive, friend honest, open, healthy. This place has the complete opposite philosophy at its core Go somewhere else, pretty much anywhere else where you come to relax from your day. So disappointed. Will never go back! Or recommend to anyone, thanks...