Fyra Yoga — Local services in New York

I signed up for the 30 day trial pass ($40) at Modo’s Williamsburg location, and went three to four times weekly throughout the trial. Overall, my intro month at Modo was a great experience— so much that I’ve introduced friends to the studio and had one of them sign up for the intro month as well. The space is beautiful, the lobby is nicely arranged and the staff were all very kind. However, as a new studio I feel they still have some kinks to work out, which I would like to address.

The Classes: During my trial, I’ve taken primarily 9AM or 10AM Modo or Modo Music classes. I’ve had many instructors (Lauren is my favorite) and several different teaching styles. My main issue is the inconsistency in the studio heat. Some instructors keep the room very, very hot to the point where the walls precipitate. Other instructors, like Randy, keep the room at a hot but nicely manageable temperature, with considerate use of the cooling fan. Even though “Modo” and “Modo Music” are essentially the same class, I found myself having very, very mixed experiences with them. Sometimes I would be left feeling almost ill, lightheaded and dehydrated— other times I felt great afterwards. This is interesting considering all instructors utilize the same poses for the most part (although some like spending time on slightly more advanced poses like Crow’s pose, etc) but the heat level and frequency of fan usage greatly impacted my practice.

The Changing Room/Restroom (Women’s side): The restrooms at Modo Williamsburg could use a bit of help. First off, none of the stalls close properly and tend to swing open while in use. Modo also offers no flushable toilet seat covers like other high-end studios, so girls either have to line the seat with toilet paper (which is occasionally not stocked) or be in “chair pose” taking a pee. Keep in mind that the restrooms are shoe-free, so standing near a toilet and squatting to pee while holding the door shut can be a bit of a challenge. Next, Modo offers organic applicator-free tampons which is wonderful in theory— however, there are no paper towels near the sink to ensure properly cleaned hands (or open/close the stall doors) and the lack of properly closing bathroom stalls makes inserting an applicator-free tampon both unhygienic and nightmarish (sorry for the detail here). Lastly, Modo should put a scale in the restroom— it’s important in helping monitor water weight loss and calculate how much water one should drink after practice.

Please keep in mind that I really do enjoy Modo, and may continue my membership once September rolls around. I hope the staff can review my thoughts and hopefully make...

Clean, well-kept, hot yoga ONLY studio.

The instructors should be mindful of beginners. 99% of classes are not meant for anyone new to yoga.

Overall, a wonderful vibe with fitness-focused yogis. Free tea available.

Mats, towels and water bottles are available for rent ($2/item as of Nov 2017). Yoga clothes, mats, jewelry, diffusers, tea, oils, and other yogic supplies are available for purchase at the exact same price you will find online.

My one serious complaint is the excessive heat. A little heat goes a long way. Maintaining a consistent temperature is key throughout the class. Some instructors do not know when to kick the heat down after the warm up and it makes the class unbearably hot. This is a huge issue for a studio only preaching hot classes. If you’re going to do all hot,...

I’ve been coming to Modo regularly for over three years and can’t say enough about this amazing place. After trying out studios all over the city, Modo is the only place where I feel that the knowledge and expertise of the teachers goes beyond the norm. The showers and locker rooms are extremely clean, the studios uncluttered and serene, the lobby has great design with an incredible plant wall, the staff friendly — all contributing to a warm and calm environment. Practitioners and teachers take the work seriously but without the competitive atmosphere of some other high end studios. It’s an accessible form, while also a great workout. The Modo style is particularly good for those with lower back issues. And the discounted “Modo Love” classes every weekday at 2pm are...