DeRose Method Greenwich Village

I always like to try different things, and since I am injured, prone to injury and have an autoimmune disease, a neurologically based minimal impact movement class is always something that intrigues me. The studio IS really calming and pretty and I liked the thought of the method, so I am not turned off to it even though my first experience was not fantastic.
As one of the reviewers said, I don’t even know what we did in class! A few random movements, a yoga triangle pose with no attention to form, crow pose… then a freestyle dance. Very disjointed. The only thing linking the moves– John talked the entire time.
There was a lot of lecturing and metaphors (that did not make sense), and just an instructor I felt that liked to hear himself talk. Some of his jokes were ok, but yes, his forcing us to smile was a bit annoying, and he did want to hate on yoga but stopped himself. I felt it! He talked about how to breathe for 10 minutes and how whoever tells you different is wrong. *sigh.
I was scheduled to go back for a class with Camille– I just do not think I connected with John on any level– he was too preachy for me, and too self absorbed and self righteous, but I cancelled. If she is his partner, that gives me thought as to who she is too. Very interesting. I try to give a studio a second chance but I have been into health and wellness for a while and this was a waste of time looking back.
If you are interested in the neurological exercises for your body with no preachy lifestyle attached to it– Revolution in Motion has a great level 1 class that I am a huge proponent of and started out in California that keeps you moving for the full hour. You can read my review below…
See below– I KNEW he couldn’t resist responding (and lecturing/​proselytizing)… *sigh

I found this school through Livingsocial over 3 years ago and have been completely hooked since! The location is conveniently close to almost all train lines. The instructors are extremely welcoming and genuinely care about their students. The classes are almost always small and personal. The entire school is always spotless and feels like home. Come and try a class if you’d like to learn ways to improve your lifestyle and daily habits. Stay after class for the authentic Indian chai made from scratch! You’ll never want to go back to chai made from syrups and teabags ever again!

I know John and Camila for more than 8 years. They are very serious and dedicated to their work and their students.
They created a beautiful space in Manhattan to teach DeRose Method that attracts nice people to improve themselves to be better individuals, better friends and better citizens.
I highllly recommend.

The instructors, John and Camilla, are welcoming, dedicated and personable. They foster an environment of respect and cater to folks at all levels of the practice while being genuinely invested in your individual progress. I’d recommend anyone whom is looking for a different exercise and wellness experience to check out DeRose Method.

I found DeRose Method on ClassPass, and I was curious to check it out since I hadn’t heard of it before. DeRose Method shares some similar qualities to Yoga, but I found some of their techniques to be unlike anything I had ever practiced before.
The studio is absolutely beautiful and very conveniently located. (They are right by the 2 – 3 train as well as the F and M line.) Camila and John are a lovely couple –they’re both extremely outgoing, sweet and take a real interest in your needs as a student. I was even rewarded with a delicious cup of homemade Chai after class!
Camila sent me a follow-​up email asking me about my long-​term and short term goals as I continue to practice DeRose Method in the future. This goes beyond what most instructors do.
This studio is definitely worth checking out!

Found and visited this studio through ClassPass and am so happy I did. The class is unlike really any other «exercise» class in that it focuses on a holistic approach to wellness. You will learn proper breathing techniques and go through a series of yoga postures and asanas. John is a very kind and uplifting instructor, and drinking some warm homemade chai tea afterwards may or may not have been the best part– just kidding! (kinda) But really, if you’re looking for positive energy and a body challenging class, the DeRose Method is definitely worth checking out!

I took this class for the first time (and last time) a few days ago. I found the instructor to be angry, judgmental, grandiose and offensive. He told the class that he would be teaching us «survival skills» in order to survive the world that we live in which has been corrupted by marketing schemes. He also swore that he was teaching movements that he coined «the original juice cleanse.» He hated on the practice of yoga, yet many of the movements that we did were poses from yoga. As someone who is recovering from an injury, I held onto the wall for help with balance. He looked at me and said, «What are you? 90 years old? You shouldn’t need to hold onto the wall.» He tried to force everyone in the class to smile and said that if we weren’t smiling we were «anxious and in a bad mood.» He also doesn’t believe in sweating. «We don’t overheat our cars, so why should we overheat our bodies?» One of the first things that he said as class was beginning was, «I’ll be standing by the windows in case anyone wants to jump out of them. I’ll prevent it from happening.» So here we go… I am a dancer, a psychotherapist and a dance/​movement therapist. I work with suicidal and depressed patients every day. I have a deep understanding of the body, mind and emotions. I am a clinician. This instructor’s skewed sense of reality and his need to preach to the class about how awful this world is and about how he is the one to «fix» it all was irritating, ridiculous and intolerable. I would not recommend this class to anyone… at all… ever. It was a waste of an hour. I didn’t gain knowledge or a good workout. Looking back, I can’t even tell you what we even did in this class because it was clouded by this instructors need to preach and offend.

Today, I took class with Camelia and I cannot tell you how incredibly IMPRESSED I was by the class, the space, the beautiful energy from my teacher and fellow classmates.
I had never taken a DeRose class before, but was very impressed with the level of difficulty; I felt challenged at present and inspired to strive forward.
Check it out for yourself!

Love love love it.
Initially I had planned to try it out for a couple months. It’s been about 9 months since I’ve been attending/​practicing.
The energy of the school itself is uniquely warm and welcoming. That’s a rare atmosphere to find within ‘group fitness’ in New York City.
When I started I couldn’t touch my toes. Now, I can do a headstand and balance my body parallel to the floor using just my hands.
John and Camila are wonderful and inspiring guru’s. Ultimately, just great people to have in your life. My lifestyle, energy levels and fitness has improved all around. Thank you DeRose Method Flatiron!

Great space. Great classes. I dont like yoga and Pilates and this method is just right.
A strong work out that left me invigorated and sore.

I just bought a living social deal for a month unlimited at the DeRose Method Flatiron Studio and though I’ve only been once, I’m addicted already! Camila B. was my instructor and she was super nice and very knowledgeable.
The location is a couple of doors in on the north west corner of 17^th street and 6^th avenue and is pretty easy to find. It’s a small studio, but cute, clean, and peaceful.
I love that the class is only an hour, that they give you THE MOST DELICIOUS CHAI TEA EVERRRRR, and that you literally walk out the door more aware of yourself. I can feel muscles I didn’t know I had (but in a good way) and I can’t wait to go back and use them some more. I think this method would be really good for anyone looking to de-​stress, strengthen your body, increase your flexibility, and quench your thirst for chai tea (of course. haha i can’t stress enough how good it was!).
I say give it a shot. :)

Love the instructors, the classes are the perfect combination between body exercises and connecting with your inner self. Highly recommend it!

I definitely recommend it. If you are looking for something that connects practice with a lifestyle you will have that great combination with The DeRose Method. The space is cool!