Tangerine Yoga — Local services in New York

I’ve been coming to Tangerine Yoga for a while now, and what stands out the most to me is their strong sense of community. It feels so different from other studios when the owner, Laura, remembers your name after just one or two visits — it’s warm, personal, and truly special.

To be honest, my first visit didn’t leave a strong impression. The class was crowded, and the instructor was just okay (no longer work here) — not bad, but not memorable either. So I didn’t return for almost a year.

But everything changed the second time I walked in — it was Laura’s class. She was completely different. Her presence, energy, and teaching style drew me in. I signed up for a membership right after. Her classes carried me through one of the most difficult times of my life. I was being stalked by someone, and I was constantly in pain, stressed, and afraid for my safety and my family’s. But somehow, Laura’s class gave me peace. It helped me breathe again — physically and emotionally.

Another teacher I love is Liz. Her energy is completely different from Laura’s — like yin and yang. One calm, one dynamic. Their classes perfectly match my different needs for yoga, and I deeply appreciate both.

Even though I’ve lived in the U.S. for years, my English hasn’t improved much. But their classes are very friendly to non-native speakers. Laura and Liz, in particular, make everyone feel welcome.

Now I’m preparing to head back to China, but I want to leave this note of gratitude and recommendation: If you’re looking for a yoga space that’s healing, warm, and truly human — Tangerine 🍊 is it. I hope it stays around for a long, long time.

P.S. There’s a yoga teacher here named Cissy who speaks Mandarin. She helped me better understand and follow Liz’s instructions....

I've been practicing yoga for a little over a decade and tangerine is without a doubt one of my favorite studios I've ever practiced in.

I would say the teachers at tangerine are - across the board - exceptional in their knowledge, creativity, and approach to teaching. I always walk out of class feeling a few inches taller, and mentally clearer than when I walked in. The studio itself is super well run, the vibe is friendly and low key, and the emphasis really is on coming together to practice in movement, breath, and stillness. Whether you're just getting started or many years into your yoga journey I would recommend tangerine every time. It's a great workout for the body, and honestly a wonderful lift for the soul.

Also worth noting the studio provides mats, towels, blocks, etc etc to students. For me this is a big +, especially on days when I know I'll be running somewhere after class and don't want to carry a mat...

tangerine is truly a warm and inviting gift amongst the chaos of the city.

all the instructors are all incredible and challenge you with their own unique style while still making everything seem possible no matter what level you are.

the front desk staff are so so kind and foster a sense of community for anyone who walks through the door.

and they make practicing in nyc so seamless and easy - u can just show up as u are and have everything you need (classes every hour and a half, and free mats and towels = no more schlepping!! why isn’t this a thing everywhere??)

i feel lucky to have found this magical place while at a personal low after having two kids back to back during a global pandemic - im so grateful to tangerine for helping me chart a new way forward in both my physical and mental health and build the patience and perspective needed to be the rock for my family.

I LOVE YOU TANGERINE INFINITE...