Best Yoga on the Upper West Side: 8 Studios Compared

A varied mix of yoga and Pilates

The neighbourhood covers calm restorative rooms, energetic sculpt classes, Pilates studios and a prenatal specialist. Most of the studios below sit between West 70th and West 90th Street, with Heidi's Yoga For All further north on Broadway. Prefer the other side of the park? Compare the Upper East Side.

Best all-round studio: Aura Yoga + Pilates

Aura Yoga + Pilates Studio, at 239 W 72nd St, is rated 4.8. It offers Yin, yoga-Pilates hybrids and sculpt, and reviewers say the studio is not heated, which they describe as increasingly rare in the city. The rooms are called clean, pretty and well decorated, and members describe a close community with regular events. Instructors are called kind and accessible to beginners and advanced students alike. The main criticism is price: one reviewer found class prices high and disliked the three-month membership commitment.

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Aura Yoga + Pilates Studio | Upper West Side

4.8· 168 reviews

Non-heated yoga and Pilates studio on the Upper West Side with Yin, hybrid and sculpt classes and a close-knit community.

• Yin
• Pilates

For beginners and gentle practice

Heidi's Yoga For All, at 2744 Broadway, is rated 5.0. Reviewers describe restorative, relaxing classes that suit beginners and people returning after a break, with Sunday morning sessions, modifications for back problems and hands-on adjustments. The space is called gorgeous and the classes intimate. No criticism appears in its reviews.

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Heidi's Yoga For All

5.0· 128 reviews

Yoga studio in Manhattan known for welcoming Sunday morning classes, restorative sessions and hands-on adjustments for beginners.

• Restorative

Upper West Side Yoga and Wellness, at 75B W 85th St, is rated 5.0 and teaches restorative, meditation and traditional yoga. Reviewers describe an inclusive, community-minded studio with knowledgeable, caring teachers, welcoming to newcomers and to people deepening their practice.

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Upper West Side Yoga and Wellness

5.0· 33 reviews

A transformative yoga studio in New York, New York, known for its inclusive atmosphere and exceptional teachers.

• Restorative
• Meditation
• Traditional

NY Loves Yoga, at 140 W 83rd St, is rated 4.5. Vinyasa, hatha and restorative classes are on the menu, and members praise the community and the support for people healing from injuries. They also report inconsistent instructors and a strict lateness policy, which some find inflexible for newcomers. A no-phone rule has caused friction when not explained in advance.

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NY Loves Yoga

4.5· 51 reviews

NY Loves Yoga is a peaceful yoga studio located in New York City.

• Vinyasa
• Hatha
• Restorative

For a harder workout: sculpt and dynamic flow

CorePower Yoga at 2030 Broadway (70th and Broadway) is rated 3.9, the lowest rating here. Members like the challenging sculpt classes, motivating instructors and sense of community. Criticisms include poor acoustics in class, cleanliness in the lockers and studio, and unclear communication about class capacity.

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CorePower Yoga - UWS 70th & Broadway

3.9· 67 reviews

This studio offers dynamic yoga classes in New York City.

• Yoga Sculpt
• Dynamic Flow

For Pilates

Natural Pilates, at 2091 Broadway, is rated 5.0 and offers both mat and reformer classes. Reviewers describe functional reformer work, new equipment, a spacious studio and kind instructors who correct positions by hand. They mention an introductory offer and affordable prices. Two caveats: one reviewer says instructors vary in consistency, and another, who had recently given birth, felt self-conscious about how fit the other members were.

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Natural Pilates - Upper West Side

5.0· 56 reviews

Mat and reformer Pilates on the Upper West Side, with new equipment, hands-on position correction and an introductory offer for first-time students.

• Pilates

Club Pilates, at 580 Columbus Ave, is rated 4.7. Reviewers praise detailed form corrections and challenging, fun classes, and one says it feels calmer than a large gym. Most complaints are about booking and billing: classes fill quickly in the first week of each monthly cycle, a three-month commitment and 30 days' notice to cancel were not explained at sign-up for some, and one member found it hard to put a membership on hold after an injury. New to Pilates? Read our guide to Pilates for beginners in NYC.

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Club Pilates

4.7· 357 reviews

Manhattan Pilates studio with detailed form corrections; reviewers flag cancellation terms and membership holds.

• Pilates

For pregnancy

Prenatal Yoga Center, at 141 W 72nd St, is rated 4.9. Reviewers describe classes adapted to each trimester, with birth preparation built in, plus postnatal classes and parent workshops. The founder is described as an experienced childbirth educator and birth doula. Reviews contain no criticism.

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Prenatal Yoga Center

4.9· 80 reviews

Prenatal yoga studio in Manhattan with birth preparation, postnatal classes and parent workshops, known for a supportive community of new parents.

• Prenatal

At a glance

Which studio is right for you?

If you want variety and a calm, unheated room, go to Aura Yoga + Pilates. If you are new to yoga or returning after a break, try Heidi's Yoga For All. If you want a traditional or meditative class, choose Upper West Side Yoga and Wellness. If you are recovering from an injury and like a close community, NY Loves Yoga is worth a visit, provided you arrive on time and leave your phone away. If you want a hard sculpt class, go to CorePower. If you want reformer and mat Pilates at a gentle price, pick Natural Pilates; for close form corrections, Club Pilates, after reading the cancellation terms. If you are pregnant, book Prenatal Yoga Center. For classes beyond the neighbourhood, see choosing a class by neighbourhood and budget.

This guide was compiled from studio listings and visitor reviews, with AI assistance.