Golden Bridge Yoga NYC

I went to Golden Bridge not having a clue about Kundalini yoga… and to be honest, I’m still not super sure what it’s all about after a couple of classes, but I did find it unique, physically challenging, and spiritual. I can’t succinctly describe what the Kundalini classes are all about because I’ve had two different instructors and they were completely different experiences. One instructor played a lot of pre-​recorded music — chants, but also with a lot of production value. Kind of like chant-​pop. It was a bit strange. The other instructor hardly played any, and her class was much more active. As for the wearing white and covering your head, I didn’t get that far, but in any case it was interesting to try a totally different kind of yoga practice.
The space is great as well. Very clean, tranquil, and welcoming. The line to check in can get a bit slow if a bunch of people are signing up for the first time. You can rent a mat for $ 1 and enjoy some tea before or after the class. There’s a little store on the bottom floor which sells some cool stuff and some kind of silly things, but it’s not too in your face. There are two different studios on different floors, and they feel airy, not too stuffy, and get great light. I noticed that there was a very mixed bunch of attendees, which I consider a good thing. Even though I clearly was a newbie there was no uncomfortable feeling of not being part of some exclusive club.
I like yoga because I feel like it’s one of the few things I do regularly that open me up to completely new experiences that often take me out of my comfort zone both mentally and physically. In that regard, GBY did a great job and I’d definitely return!

A bunch of white orientalists calling each other Indian namea. I even heard two white ladies attempting Indian accents. This place could. not be more.offensive. If you are Asian, be prepared. for lots of clueless racism and a very cult like vibe.

Took almost one year to the day to get paid!
Also, with the amount of merchandise and things for sale. huge tv screen in the shop, and lack of punctuality on the teacher’s part (I was in the area and needed to get my yoga on and went for a class and the teacher was 15 min late), these classes are WAY too expensive! I was told over the phone it was $ 1 to rent a mat, and when I got there they said it was $ 2. I said so, and the girl gave me the look of death so I just paid it and went upstairs.
Even if I hadn’t tried to give them another chance I wouldn’t return there. If you’re going to treat people like garbage over $ 1, go home and do the type of work that doesn’t involve people. You don’t like them and they don’t like you.
There are so many great yoga places in NYC — try to compete, golden bridge! or you’re going to get pushed out!

A great place for kundalini yoga. I am doing my teacher training here and love the space, community, people and teachers.
Location: this location is a bit off the beaten path. There is parking nearby — it you come here on the week days, use the parking garage across the street. It is $ 24 for day compared to $ 38 in others around. Parking on weekends is free. There are a few subways walking distance away.
The space is warm and welcoming. There are hard wood floors. Blankets and pillows are available. People wear white and head covering but you don’t have to. Wear loose, comfortable clothing. There are two yoga rooms and a shop.
There is a nice selection of DVDs, apparel, books and jewelry at the shop. Prices are on the higher end, but there are sales.
Great place for kundalini yoga. I wish it was closer to midtown.
They have yogi tea for patrons. It is highly addicting.
Enjoy!

I have been taking classes here for 6 months now and just absolutely love it. The space is beautiful & comfortable. I love that there is always tea, and enjoy both the book store and the small lounge area in the back. But aesthetics aside, the real draw here are the teachers. They are wonderful, all of them. They are dedicated, generous and each one takes great care create a safe & scared space for practice.
I initially came to the studio through a groupon promotion. And am so glad that I did.

I thoroughly enjoyed my experience here even if it felt corporate. The tea was fantastic, and I enjoyed browsing the boutique. I took a 4:00 pm class with three other students so lots of room. I understand the evening classes are packed out.
I came in with very high expectations of the fabled GBY, and I had a nice class, but it didn’t come near to throwing me into a state of mute awe.
If you don’t mind spending the extra coin, and prefer cold-​corporate to loving-​bliss you may like it here. There are other studios for me to check out…

This yoga studio is close to my office and I purchased a 10 class pack for the prenatal yoga. I wish I had tried out the prenatal yoga class BEFORE purchasing the 10 class pack.
In my opinion, the prenatal class is too long and I leave feeling like I have wasted 1.5 hrs of my life.

I experienced by far the most antithetic-​to-​yoga experience I’ve had at any studio at this place. I do hope this was an isolated incident, but it left me with a really poor impression of the Golden Bridge Yoga studio and I will never return.
I arrived at 5:50pm for a 6pm class. I checked in with the receptionist (young looking girl) and asked to rent a mat. She told me it was $ 2, to which I replied that I had thought it was $ 1 (I paid $ 1 two days earlier) and unfortunately only had $ 1 in cash on me. Given the time crunch, I requested that she allow me to either pay by card or pay back the $ 1 on my next visit and to make such a note on my account (I still had 8 classes remaining). She flat-​out said no she can’t do that in a smug tone and did not offer any accommodation. At that point, I found it demeaning to argue any further over a SINGLE DOLLAR (if it were me I would’ve covered it out of my own pocket for pete’s sake), as she clearly had no issue with sending me back out into the freezing cold to find an ATM. Which is exactly what I had no choice but to do, except that in this tricky neighborhood by the time I found an ATM (and incurred a $ 3 fee to boot) and made my way back to the studio it was already past 6 and I did not want to come in late to a class or in all honesty deal any further with this wretched woman working there. This whole interaction had left me really upset. Lost a potential client over $ 1, have it your way! This girl needs to get fired or receive a serious customer service intensive training. Ironically, the weekend before there was a really sweet woman working there who had bent over backwards accommodating a couple who really seemed to be pulling one over on the studio. She is the reason I gave 2 stars over 1.
The space is nice (although the boutique is actually the real nice part, the studio space is a bit too dark even in daylight and the flat screen tv on the studio wall is a turn off too. I also don’t know what it is about kundalini yoga, but it seems to harbor a more cult-​like environment than other studios. The awful experience with the receptionist plus these factors make me never want to come back here.
Oh, and the manager never responded to my email complaining of the above incident, so it’s not like I took to Unilocal without addressing this directly first. Oh well, plenty of other places to get my zen on and be treated with some dignity as well.

Good-​sized classes (never too crowded or empty from my experience) and a very spiritual approach to yoga — as opposed to your trendy aerobic hybrid kind these days.
I tried both Hatha (w/​Michelle Barge) and Kundalini (w/​Siri Sat Kaur) here. Got a great workout from the Hatha class and Kundalini was very intense. The teachers are wonderful — they go in depth and explain what you’re doing and why. Definitely coming back.

This place is heavenly. I took my first Kundalini class here and it changed my life. I love the shop with tons of great books and music you can buy as well as beverges and snacks. I have taken a few workshops here too which have all been incredible and life-​changing. It’s a sacred space to me here and I’ve made friends here too. Nice hangout area in the back with free tea and a comfy couch to catch up with friends. If you want to try a more spiritual yoga practice, go here and don’t bother with anywhere else. Your life will be changed for the better.

Nice clean, calm yoga space. I went for kundalini yoga and meditation this morning. Sooo relaxing! I will be back. I also like all the interesting books etc. on the first floor, though I have to say that the merchandise is overpriced. The yoga class prices are comparable to other yoga studios in NYC.

Horrible customer service. OMGoddess the inconsistencies are an obvious reflection of poor management or no management at all.

Pretty strange did you know hyper-​ventalating can UP your hunger levels? Not sure about the snake energy. Sometimes I can feel it, creeping up along my spine BUT ONLY the right side — and this is usually at the end of a Yoga To The People class when they place the Tibetan Singing Bowl suuuuuuper loud.
Studio itself is very bright, clean and decent vibes. There’s like a store downstairs. Little pricey but AVERAGE for yoga I guess.
Looking forward to coming back to try more Kundalini — which I am not so sure about at this phase but I want to like it soooo… tbc.

I got a groupon deal for this place and when i first started i didnt know what Kundalini yoga was … it was definitely different from all the other types of yoga i’ve tried. Its helped me to relax and destress at the end of the day.
I love their hatha yoga class on thursdays and fridays. It definitely gave me a workout. Alternating betweeen relaxing kundalini and hatha has been a good balance.
I think anyone that hasn’t tried Kundalini should try it out at least once in their life… I“m still a vinyasa fan though i have to say.
As for the studio… the studio is nice and clean and beautifully decorated. And there are tea there for you to drink while waiting for classs or after class.

Golden Bridge is a FANTASTIC studio. It’s welcoming, smells wonderful and has tons of positive energy just seeping from its doors as soon as you step inside. I was very impressed with the set up and how beautiful the studio is. This is the spot to go for your Kundalini yoga practice. Here’s some info on what Kundalini yoga is:
If you have not tried this type of yoga before, I will be honest and say it is not for everyone, but if you are open to it, you will become hooked and Golden Bridge yoga is the première place to go for it in NYC.
They have very caring and awesome instructors who are very knowledgeable and helpful. They also offer a ton of workshops for whatever your needs are, from yoga to increase fertility to gaining peace of mind to prenatal yoga. Whatever you need help with, you can find something for you in a Kundalini yoga practice.
The prices are reasonable and worth it to get the packages (I like the 10 pack for $ 150). Classes tend to not be overly packed and they have a lot of times to choose from. I haven’t taken classes from all the instructors yet, but in my opinion, they are all pretty decent so far. They even have a class with live music on Saturday afternoons. Awesome and beautiful sounds!
You can even have some hot tea and just chill out in the back area of the store while waiting for your class to start and read from their selection of books or bring your own and just enjoy the tea and tranquility you will feel by just hanging out in the studio. Also, you can get all your yoga needs right inside their store. They have everything from mats to meditation pillows, to candles and clothes. Staff is friendly and it’s easy to purchase online ticket packages and to check their schedule for upcoming special events and last minute class changes.
Since discovering Golden Bridge Yoga, I feel like there is no other place I would rather go to hone my Kundalini yoga practice. Highly recommended.

Recently took some hatha and vinyasa classes here and was very pleased with the teachers (Dana and Kendra) some of the boutique stuff has changed. I will definitely be returning!

Golden Bridge is the best yoga studio in town. I’ve been taking classes in NYC for 10 years, have tried at least 20 studios, but since I’ve found Golden Bridge, I stopped the search.
With that said, of course, different modes and styles of yoga work for different people. I am completely able to walk in this studio, have a transformational experience, and walk out without having to socialize or feel any competitive vibes. And speaking of vibe, it is always pure and positive, calm while energized, and not pretentious a bit.
My favorite are the Kundalini classes, this type of yoga is the real deal and particularly at GB. You just have to experience to know — so try it if you havent yet! You get a dose of physical exercise, a dose of mind-​body work, a dose of spiritual insight, and a serious dose of tension-​release in every session. Plus there is usually fun involved too!
Hari Kaur is the real rock of this studio but they have high expectations of all the teachers, so you can’t go wrong with any of them.

Kundalini Yoga does not seem to be the Yoga of choice for New Yorkers with Vinyasa and Bikram as the seemingly top two. But as Yoga is a whole person experience, one’s practice is not complete without serious pranayam and meditation.
That said, everyone should try Kundalini Yoga at least once. If you don’t like it, come back in a year or two; you’ll be surprised.
Golden Bridge has amazing energy. Those brick walls and wood floors are very grounding and the teachers are on point.
Take advantage of the new student specials to really immerse yourself in the practice.
(Serious) Vinyasa practitioners will find this a complement to their practice

Just tried a class here with Hari Kaur. I loved her teaching style and sense of humor, as well as the vibe and look of the studio. It was very very crowded, however, and the prices are high if you’re not a student. The movement exercises can be intense, but fun. Great stress release. Plus, the chanting and singing can actually be wonderful if you’re into that sort of thing. (I didn’t know the words and it worked for me).
Kundalini is not quite as physically demanding as say, hatha yoga (which they have but I haven’t tried), but different and worth it.
I would recommend for anyone, at least once.

Kundalini yoga will change your life! seriously. i had been practicing Iyengar yoga for a long time when i found kundalini. i first was recommended Gurmukh’s book ‘The Eight Human Talents’ by a friend. then i found her amazing studio in Hollywood
when I lived in LA (which is one reason i was so sad to leave LA). i’ve been hooked ever since! kundalini is all about breathing, spine movement, heart opening and meditation. perfect for anyone at any level.
Golden Bridge nyc was opened in the past year, an extension of the LA studio. they offer kundalini, hatha and prenatal classes. i was so honored and happy to be able to take a class there when i was recently in town. (your first class there is only $ 10, so you have nothing to lose) i went on monday morning to Hari Kaur’s 10 am class. it was a full class but not overly crowded. she made the class fun and challenging. she also made sure to introduce herself to anyone new in the class and find out a little about them. Hari Kaur is the director of education and training at golden bridge and a wonderful, compassionate human being!
after class you can sit and have tea to bring yourself back into your body. this also creates a warm social atmosphere to meet new people. Inhale… Sat, exhale… Nam!