Prema Yoga Institute
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Prema Yoga Institute

About

Prema Yoga Institute is a thoughtfully curated yoga studio nestled in the heart of Manhattan's Upper East Side, offering a warm and inclusive space where students of all backgrounds and experience levels can explore the transformative power of yoga. Located on East 86th Street, the institute has established itself as a cherished wellness destination for New Yorkers seeking balance, strength, and inner peace.

The studio brings together a dedicated team of experienced instructors who guide students through a diverse range of classes, blending traditional yogic wisdom with contemporary teaching methods. Whether someone is stepping onto the mat for the very first time or deepening a longtime practice, Prema Yoga Institute provides the support, knowledge, and community to help each individual thrive.

Beyond physical movement, the institute embraces a holistic approach to well-being, nurturing the connection between body, breath, and mind. The carefully designed space reflects a commitment to creating an environment that feels both energizing and restorative, making it a true sanctuary amid the bustle of New York City.

Prema Yoga Institute welcomes anyone ready to embark on or continue their wellness journey in a space defined by compassion, expertise, and genuine community spirit. With a rich variety of offerings suited to different goals and schedules, the institute stands as a cornerstone of health and mindful living on the Upper East Side.

Yoga Styles

Events

Upcoming

5 events
300 YTT MODULE 2: AYURVEDIC YOGA TRAININGTRAINING
17 Mar 202617 Apr 2026

300 YTT MODULE 2: AYURVEDIC YOGA TRAINING

Explore the integration of Ayurvedic principles and yoga therapy in this comprehensive 100-hour modu...

ADVANCED YOGA THERAPYCOURSE
1 May 202622 May 2026

ADVANCED YOGA THERAPY

Elevate your yoga therapy expertise in this advanced course running May 1–22, 2026. Though specifics...

YOGA SOUND THERAPY TRAININGTRAINING
29 May 202631 May 2026

YOGA SOUND THERAPY TRAINING

Master the healing power of sound and vibration in this intimate 25-hour training led by Jessica Cap...

APPLIED ANATOMY: CASE STUDIESCOURSE
24 June 20265 Aug 2026

APPLIED ANATOMY: CASE STUDIES

Required for second-year yoga therapy students, this 25-hour online course runs June 24 – August 5, ...

PYI KIDS INCLUSIVE TRAININGTRAINING
7 Aug 202626 Aug 2026

PYI KIDS INCLUSIVE TRAINING

Bring yoga's therapeutic benefits to children in this specialized 20-hour training, August 7–26, 202...

Events

9 events
TRANSCENDING STRESS WITH MINDFULNESS & MEDITATIONCOURSE

TRANSCENDING STRESS WITH MINDFULNESS & MEDITATION

Reduce stress and build emotional resilience through mindfulness and meditation in this self-paced o...

YOGA NIDRA: THE HISTORY, PHYSIOLOGY AND TEACHING SHORT FORMCOURSE

YOGA NIDRA: THE HISTORY, PHYSIOLOGY AND TEACHING SHORT FORM

Master yoga nidra—the powerful sleep yoga practice—in this on-demand course with Karen Nourizadeh, M...

YOGA TECHNIQUES TO SUPPORT MENTAL HEALTHCOURSE

YOGA TECHNIQUES TO SUPPORT MENTAL HEALTH

Learn yoga's role in supporting mental health with Dr. Chris Walling in this practical, on-demand co...

PYI'S BREATHING COACH COURSECOURSE

PYI'S BREATHING COACH COURSE

Become a breathing coach in this comprehensive, on-demand course taught by a skilled faculty team in...

YOGA SUTRAS OF PATANJALICOURSE

YOGA SUTRAS OF PATANJALI

Study the foundational text of classical yoga philosophy in this comprehensive 8-module on-demand co...

BHAGAVAD GITACOURSE

BHAGAVAD GITA

Dive into Hinduism's most beloved sacred text in this 8-module on-demand course with Robert Lindsey....

SHOULDER AND HIP YOGA THERAPYCOURSE

SHOULDER AND HIP YOGA THERAPY

Specialize in therapeutic yoga for two of the body's most complex joints—shoulders and hips—taught b...

YOGA FOR OSTEOPOROSIS & SCOLIOSISCOURSE

YOGA FOR OSTEOPOROSIS & SCOLIOSIS

Address bone health and spinal alignment through yoga with Dr. Loren Fishman in this specialized, on...

SAMKHYA PHILOSOPHYCOURSE

SAMKHYA PHILOSOPHY

Explore the philosophical foundations of yoga through Samkhya philosophy in this 4-module on-demand ...

Past Events

3 events
YIN YOGA THERAPEUTICSCOURSE
18 Nov 202525 Nov 2025

YIN YOGA THERAPEUTICS

Discover the restorative power of yin yoga in this 25-hour course led by Kate Kuss, ERYT500, with ex...

YOGA AND BACK CARECOURSE
9 Jan 202623 Jan 2026

YOGA AND BACK CARE

Learn evidence-based yoga practices for back pain prevention and rehabilitation from Dr. Loren Fishm...

300 YTT MODULE 1: PREMA YOGA THERAPEUTICS ESSENTIALSTRAINING
30 Jan 202628 Feb 2026

300 YTT MODULE 1: PREMA YOGA THERAPEUTICS ESSENTIALS

Dive into Prema Yoga's foundational 100-hour module on therapeutic yoga essentials, designed for fir...

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