Why Us?
Owners Frank and Jackie Garguilo.
There is a small but strong network of studios that are internationally recognized and accredited by the Original Hot Yoga Association, and we are proud to say that we are one of them. In our 16 years of existence, we have become known for our unwavering commitment to traditional yoga lineages, an impeccably maintained studio environment, a highly stable and elite teaching schedule, and a thriving and dedicated student community.
We are located in the vibrant beach community of Long Beach, NY, just a 48-minute train ride from Midtown Manhattan. Though our beach location is a destination in and of itself, our studio has become a haven for serious practitioners and teachers alike. While we have a very friendly, local vibe, we have some of the most distinguished teachers in New York here every week and a very strong community of longtime yoga students. Many people make it a point to take class here when they are visiting NYC from around the world.
We’re not trendy, and we’re OK with that. We don’t have goat yoga, or beer yoga, or aerial yoga. (Though we don’t knock them! They’re just not our forte.) We have a true, classical original hot yoga (also known as “Bikram yoga”) program without any hybridization or dilution, and we are very proud that we are the only yoga studio on Long Island that offers two 90-minute Bikram classes almost every day and hot yin yoga as the last class to end every night. In addition, we offer a led primary Ashtanga series, vinyasa yoga, and hot pilates throughout the week. Our schedule is consistent, fixed, and logical.
Our owners are here day in and day out. They teach class, take class, and do all of the background work themselves. In fact, they took it upon themselves to get trained in every modality of yoga offered. (And always in person, never online!) If they cannot teach the class, they do not offer it. This studio is their life, and they work hard to create an atmosphere that is welcoming, structured, and deeply community-oriented.
First responders, military veterans, plumbers, electricians, construction workers, teachers, professors, doctors, dentists, nurses, artists, chefs, actors, musicians, financiers, lawyers, fitness instructors, chefs, professional surfers, and high school athletes are just some of the people you’ll meet in class with you!
Come see for yourself. There’s nowhere like it, we assure you.