Shakti Yoga Center

I have been attending Basic classes here for the past two years. The instructors are hands on and are very attentive to class participants. The morning classes with Boris, and afternoon classes with Pam are excellent. I wish tho Boris was available at night as it is almost impossible to get in there on weekday mornings. Parking is a piece of cake. If that location doesn’t work for you, there is another one at HRT with a parking lot.
Overall it’s very reasonably priced and unlike other places I have taken classes at, the instructors don’t snob you.

I take classes at Shakti’s «satellite» facility in Historic RichmondTown. Love, love them! The gentle class with Karen on Thursday evening is amazing — wonderful restoration at the end of a busy week. Karen is one of the best instructors I’ve ever had– her yoga nidra is an incredible experience that everyone should try!
Even if you’re an intermediate or advanced yoga practitioner, you’ll find plenty of challenge in the classes described as «basic.»
Very happy to have found Shakti in Richmondtown. The location, setting, schedule and instructors are perfect for me– and the price is so reasonable!

I want to say that I couldn’t love this place more.
Shakti is home, it is wonderful, blissful and so evolved.
I began practicing there regularly in May 2001 and after ⁹⁄₁₁ began practicing there 5 — 6 times per week. It’s been grounding, uplifting and absolutely the best. I’ve wanted to live in Manhattan forever, but have to say that in the six years I’ve lived here, I’ve never found a place nearly as amazing as Shakti. I can’t go there often enough to experience the grounded, down to earth practice that Shakti offers. Pam and Alice are the truest humanitarians for the service they offer to New Yorkers, and especially Staten Islanders for their dedication to the yogis of Shakti. They’ve created a most beautiful community! I can’t wait to go home again.

If Shakti could clone itself, I would ask it look to locate in the wonderful city of Washington, DC. Betting that a whole yoga center can not embark on the art of duplication, I will simply resign myself to attending Shakti classes whenever I am in NYC.
Shakti is the place where I was first exposed to Yoga, and have therefore been spoiled.
The teachers are clear and structure classes very well. The thing I love most of all are the small tips throughout the class that really help me in my poses and make my entire practice stronger.
The space is large, and although the room can be quite full sometimes, I never feel as though the space or crowd limits my practice. The energy of Shakti is very peaceful and I typically leave feeling as though I have accomplished something, whether it be physical or mental.
I know people who live in Manhattan and travel to Shakti for classes. Even if I am in NY just for the weekend, I make a point to take a class there. I really believe this studio teaches yoga the way it ought to be taught.

Shakti is the ultimate place to practice yoga on Staten Island. This yoga community contains a blissful atmosphere, which will enlightened your yoga practice. Not only you can practice all levels of yoga, they have satsangs, kirtans, and community mediation. The teachers and yogini’s are like a family and if you come to visit, for the first time… they will welcome you with open arms! Om Shanti!

Meh.
I get a weird vibe from this place…
I’ve had about 4 classes from Shakti but I’m sad to say that I’ve been to better yoga places.
It’s the same people… and they like to keep it that way.
The instructors are not that friendly and the parking is terrible.

I began practicing yoga here and I love it. The teachers are awesome, and guide you through each pose. Beginners are welcome. There’s a strong sense of support and community. The atmosphere is peaceful and loving. It’s a non-​intimidating environment… a great place to practice for beginning and experienced yogis alike.

This is the place for yoga. Not only are the classes and yogis great but there is a great vibe of peace and hapiness there. Beginners to advanced practice together in basic classes and open are more advanced although the yogis are great at guiding at any level. the schedule is on the website

so its easy to know when to catch a class– as they are early and late for the si lifestyle. some saturday nights they have kirtan– chanting, sundays belly dancing and saturdays — couples dance classes.