Bodē - Flatiron

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Bodē - Flatiron

New York City, USA

The Bodē Story

Bodē NYC was an early player in New York’s yoga scene, with the founders Jen Lobo and Donna Rubin offering the first Hot Bikram Yoga sessions back in 1999. Bodē are still a leading brand in the city’s Hot Yoga scene, with locations in Flatiron, Upper East Side and Upper West Side.

You can expect a challenging class at Bodē NYC with studios that are heated to 105°F, but the studio very much welcomes yogis of all backgrounds and ability levels, with their website stating that “no flexibility is required”. With over two decades of experience, the team are keen to help you discover and fall in love with the practice.

How Did Bodē NYC Flatiron Score Overall?

The full client experience at Bodē NYC achieved our Recommended rating.

The class experience was strong, winning our 4-Star Class Experience Award.

Bodē NYC is featured in our article The Best Yoga Studios And Classes In New York.

The Highlights

The instructor was very knowledgeable and attentive, which contributed strongly to the class experience. The natural light was also a pleasant, welcoming touch.

What Our Evaluator Had To Say

“The instructor made an effort to connect with clients during the class.”

“Someone arrived late to the studio, but it was handled very well without it disrupting the class.”

“The instructor checked in with me after the class, which was appreciated.”

What To Expect From A Bodē NYC Session

Bodē NYC offers their Original Hot Yoga series with 60, 75 and 90-minute sessions available. The series is known as ‘26+2’, as it’s a practice of 26 yoga postures followed by two breathing exercises. The series offers poses of varying difficulty levels in an environment that welcomes anyone who’s prepared to give the class their dedication and determination. Bodē believes that even the most challenging postures can be conquered, and their team will help you get there.

Bodē NYC also offers a HIIT cardio class, Hot Vinyasa Flow and Yin Yoga, a restorative class that balances the more demanding practices.

The Reception Service

The staff checked us in and went through the basics, but there could have been more of an effort to connect with us.

The Class Experience

Bodē NYC's Flatiron branch received The Fit Guide’s 4-star Class Experience Award, making it one of New York’s stand-out offerings.

The instructor was constantly floating around the room looking for opportunities to make adjustments and ensure the class was right for everyone. On occasions, the instructor did not physically demonstrate the poses but rather explained or named them, making it a little hard to follow for the less advanced practitioner.

The Equipment And Studio

The studio was fairly minimal and basic with a nice amount of natural light coming through.

The Facilities And Public Areas

Most of the items had to be paid for, such as towels, water, and mats. Some cleanliness issues were observed in the changing rooms and showers.

Workout and shower towels were not provided. Lockers were provided but clients had to provide their own locks. Free water refill stations were not available.

Digital And Technology

Bodē NYC’s website is simple, but covers the basics and offers a smooth booking process. We would like to have seen the instructor bios on the website before joining the class.

Pricing

Bodē offers first time customers a trial offer of unlimited sessions for one week at the price of $39.

If you’re looking for a longer-term commitment, memberships are available from $89 for four classes per month up to $249 for 30 classes.

Drop-in sessions are available at $35 per class, with smaller commitment packages also available, starting at a five pack for $165.

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