Vessel Studios — Local services in New York

i am new to the area and an intermediate yogi (who just had surgery ☹️) and so i decided to check out the studio closest to me. i took the intro package (great deal btw) and took three classes. two of them were with kelsey for slow yoga. kelsey is a great instructor, she provides alternative postures and also allows you to go at your own pace. her music sometimes gets quite sad but it’s a very calming and restorative environment. during the vinyasa she walked with incense and cleansed us. she allowed and encouraged movement. i will be taking a class w her again!

however the reason i am writing this review is ultimately because of kelsey’s candor after class.

admittedly i am a plus-size woman and tend to not feel super welcome in fitness spaces. after class i awkwardly asked kelsey if there were any plus-sized instructors at this studio. she admitted that there wasn’t but it is something she is cognizant of and desires to build a more inclusive space. she admitted to me that it is a place she wants the studio to grow in. overall, i was not just impressed with the instructors knowledge, and warmth but also her humility. thank you kelsey!

only one star off because of lack of plus-size instructors but everything...

Really really grateful to have found this gym. I don’t know how I existed without yoga for so many years. The classes are amazing, challenging and significantly improve my body and soul. Riki, Jessanya, and Claire are amazing teachers. Each one has their unique style and strengths. Judy’s class is great for muscle recovery and one of the best stretches I ever did in my life was one that she taught.

After going to Vessel Studios consistently for a few months I had a two week break without any classes. My mood and motivation waned. I felt depressed and knew exactly what was missing from my life. One day back and I know that this studio is the key to my strong mind and body. Love this studio. So...

I have lived in Crown Heights for years and have struggled to find the right yoga studio for me. After a random Google search for “yoga near me” to see if there was anywhere I hadn’t yet tried, I came across Vessel and it’s been my local go-to studio ever since. Riki has created a warm, non intimidating environment for all levels of practitioners. I’ve been practicing yoga for over 10 years and I feel appropriately challenged, even while practicing alongside beginners. Riki’s classes are dynamic and accessible and she brings such a joyful authenticity to her intelligent sequences. Come for the clean, peaceful space that smells like heaven, stay for the juicy hands-on...