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My personal background in the corporate world translates to a class that is tailored and adapted to each company’s needs. I’ve created and led yoga and meditation programming for a diverse array of clients, including lululemon, TD Bank, Goldman Sachs, Sakara Life, Pinterest, Clase Azul, Standard Industries, Jack Taylor PR, H&M, NY Liberty, West Elm, and Meta. The studio has also facilitated events for non-profits like Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy, Edible Schoolyards, Green-Wood, and Girls on the Run. My team works directly with executive leadership teams and HR departments to create a meaningful, positive session.

If a looming deadline has everyone feeling especially anxious and distressed, I may suggest a longer breathwork practice to ease the mind and calm the nervous system. Perhaps the session intends to celebrate the end of a successful year at an offsite event or to kick off a new year. In that case, I may incorporate a more fun and energizing flow to get everyone feeling their best, with moments to harness visualization techniques to manifest their goals.

A typical session ranges from 45 to 90 minutes and can incorporate a hybrid of modalities, including yoga, Pilates mat, breathwork, sound therapy, meditation techniques, yin / restorative, chair yoga, therapeutics, or a hybrid of modalities. A qualified instructor leads the class, and all sessions can be customized with modifications to suit the group’s needs and skill levels. OYH offers a variety of shorter work-break sessions and longer workshops. We have even offered virtual yoga retreats and off-sites with our hospitality partners in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the Hamptons. I’ve also led longer workshop-based sessions and offsite retreats that focus on a particular theme or subject matter. One time, a think tank function within a larger tech company hired me to lead a guided meditation for an hour to clear their heads before pitching an important client.

With any new practice or skill, consistency is key. A one-off session during a beginning-of-the-year conference can be beneficial, but it won’t move the needle all that much if you want to establish wellness as a core organizational value. Establishing regular practices with your employees — whether in-person or virtually —is something your team can start to depend on. They’ll look forward to the monthly gatherings, persuading other teammates to join in and spend the hour investing in themselves and their well-being.

Sending out a virtual invite to join a yoga class is only the first step to communicating about this new offering. To get the most out of the session, I encourage leaders to communicate the benefits of the offering well in advance of the first class. This way, employees will understand why you’re adding something else to their calendar and why they should be motivated to join. Making it as easy as possible for them to participate means that they’ll be more likely to engage and be fully present during it.

Adding corporate yoga to your benefits can be seamless, as long as companies have the right resources in place. Employers with dedicated personnel for the session can see a more positive impact. If there is someone in the office who is a yogi or a wellness guru, ask them if they would like to be an advocate for the classes. Have them set up a yoga or meditation-dedicated Slack channel, inviting new employees and others who are interested in learning more. This is an easy way to send reminders about the class and invite teammates to share their thoughts on the experience post-class. A teammate who is encouraging others to join in on the class is less intimidating than someone from HR or the executive team leading the charge.

That said, leadership support is crucial for vitality. If employees feel like going to the class is hindering their workplace performance, they may bow out on future sessions. However, if members of the executive leadership team regularly make the class a priority in their schedule, then employees will feel better about joining. As another resource, providing employees with access to yoga mats is another great perk! If you’re a remote team, sending interested employees a company-branded yoga mat can be the push they need to log on each week or month to participate.

Getting consistent feedback will only improve the sessions. If I know exactly how others felt about the prior session, I can tailor the class to meet their needs. For example, if I learn that most people are living in the city and joining virtually from their small NYC apartments, then I can ensure that all they’ll need is about 5 feet of space and a basic yoga mat to complete the class. The same goes with class level. If most employees are joining a chair yoga class for the first time, then I can provide modifications so everyone feels comfortable joining. Or, if most people are just starting out on their meditation journey then I’ll avoid advanced breathwork techniques that may be intimidating at first.

We offer a diverse range of classes suited to practitioners of all levels, from absolute beginners to advanced yogis. Our yoga teachers come from all lineages and studies, from Katonah and Iyengar, to Vinyasa and Ashtanga. Whether you’re drawn to a hot, vigorous flow, a gentle, restorative practice, or a meditative sound therapy session, there’s something for everyone. Each class is thoughtfully designed to cater to different needs and preferences, ensuring that you find the practice that resonates with you.

Our most popular specialty classes include:

Our pilates classes will challenge you in exercises that chisel your abs, tone your glutes, and sculpt long, lean muscles. You will use your own body weight, yoga blocks, magic circles, and resistance bands.

This class combines a gentle slow flow and restorative yin postures and closes with a deep meditation session to explore the quietude of your mind.

This is a heated Vinyasa flow experience that is intentional, fun, and guided by the rhythm of the breath. Expect lots of movement with a focus on functional exercises. It’s an open-level class that’s powered by radiant infrared panels and an air purification system to minimize airborne dust, pollen, and germs.

Taught by senior teachers, master classes are an opportunity for intermediate yogis and teachers to deepen their practice through an extended study of the asanas. You’ll incorporate more advanced postures, yoga philosophy, and anatomical education.

This class breaks down the fundamentals of key yoga postures for both people who have never taken a yoga class and practitioners who have some knowledge of the practice but would like to renew and strengthen their foundation.

Explore somatic movement exercises to help re-educate the way your brain moves, holds, and senses your muscles. You’ll commence class with an extended savasana and gradually enter into yoga asanas.

In this internal strength class using the Kinstretch® Method, focus on the determinants of your movement (i.e. ligaments, tendons, and connective tissue) rather than the external organization of movement (i.e. specific yoga poses). Through self-assessment, you’ll learn about your current range of motion and exercise more control.

Similar to The Fiery ONE, expect an open-level, but room temperature, Vinyasa class woven with elements of Hatha, Iyengar, Ashtanga, or Katonah Yoga. These yoga classes are intelligently sequenced at a slower, sweeter pace to ease you into the practice, allowing time for your body to adapt to movement. You are sure to break a sweat by building heat from within.

At OYH, you’re part of a supportive and inclusive community from day one. Whether you attend classes regularly or drop in occasionally, you’ll find camaraderie and encouragement from fellow practitioners and instructors alike. The studio fosters connections beyond the mat, offering workshops, events, retreats, and social gatherings to support local businesses (like brunch and oyster shucking) where you can connect with like-minded individuals and deepen your practice both on and off the mat.