[Posted by Freebean]
A Place to Call Your “Om”
Yoga neighborhood treasures:
Union Square, New York City
Yoga is said to mean union, usually referring to the mind-body connection, but in our case it will mean a united location! Union Square is easily accessed by public transportation, offers a plethora of yoga programs, features an abundance of post-yoga healthy eats and treats, and is a great spot to start our yoga treasure hunts for deals, whether you are new to yoga or just looking for a new place to lay your mat!
Subway:
union square/14th st: 4,5,6,L, N,Q, R, W
when in doubt: hopstop it – for door-to-door directions
get your yoga on – a shoestring budget:
- Lululemon (Union Square)
15 union square west (bet. 14th & 15th st)
deal: FREE classes
saturday mornings at 9am – just bring yourself; they supply the mats - Ishta Yoga
56 e 11th st (bet. broadway & university)
deal: $40 for 1 month or free class
free classes & spa treatments on feb. 28th &/or $40 for 1 month unlimited (new students only)
- Jivamukti Yoga School
841 broadway, 2nd fl (bet. 13th & 14th st)
deal: $10 class
$10 for their new ‘busy people’ 45 minute class
- East West Yoga
78 5th ave, 2nd fl (bet. 13th & 14th st)
deal: $25 for 1 week
$25 for 1 week unlimited (new students only)
- The Shala
815 broadway, 2nd fl (bet. 11th & 12 st)
deal: $10 class
$30 for 3 classes (new students only; valid for 1 month)
Post-Yoga Treats:
- East West Cafe (veggie)
78 5th ave (upstairs in the bookstore) (bet. 13th & 14th st)
sip & nibble: hand-made chai & a ‘bad bad bad’ bakery item (homemade cookes, bars & cakes)
- Whole Foods
4 union square (bet. broadway & university)
sip & nibble: coconut juice & a homemade granola bar (in the bakery section)
- Le Pain Quotidien
801 broadway (@ 11th st)
sip & nibble: mint lemonade or iced green tea & a spicy hummus to-go baguette sandwich
let us know your neighborhood and it might just be our next yoga treasure hunt!
Elephantbeans 