Elevation Studio & Cafe

Elevation Studio & Café is a gem on Block Island. Danielle is an excellent yoga instructor, I love taking her classes while I’m out on island. Her fusion classes are great and on par with any classes I take at home in New York City. The practice space is serene and peaceful, and you’re right on the water. Aside from yoga, we’ve sampled goodies from the café (their iced coffee is delicious). All their food and drinks are fresh and tasty. And the studio recently expanded to host a larger retail space with a great selection of yoga clothes, supplies and other goodies. My girlfriends and I have even rented their paddle boards, which are in great shape. When you’re on Block Island and you want to take in a yoga class, it’s well worth the trip to Elevation.

Bike to Elevations in New Harbor for (1) delightful juices and smoothies and (2) stand-​up paddleboard (SUP) yoga!
1) high quality ingredients for drinks and snacks which is hard to accomplish in a modest (but charming place) on an island. Outdoor seating on a sweet porch only.
2) my SUP yoga was beginner oriented focused on breath and deep stretches in a quiet part of the pond. Postures: cat/​cow, plank to chaturanga and updog to downward dog, etc.
The scenery is so idyllic that you will find it hard to be inward focused. The deep breaths of the salty air is unmatched.
Wear sunscreen and consider a hat because you are unprotected on the water.

The best tasting coffee on the island is here! I love the cold brew with almond milk and a little stevia. Their juices and light fare are all great and the service is usually friendly and prompt. 4 stars because of the occasions when the service is lacking.

My wife got very sick from drinking a smoothie here. We weren’t able to do anything the rest of the day because of it.

I have enjoyed taking drop-​in classes here the last few summers. The rates are comparable to mainland prices and the instructors are very welcoming.
The café staff is friendly and the location is charming.