Anthea Center

One of my favorite yoga studios in Queens! The vinyasa classes are challenging and a workout. The pace and flow of the classes are on point. The instructors are friendly, attentive, and have great energy– I like how they explain the technicalities of each pose and strategies for doing them correctly.
I also dig the music that they play– I’ve heard everything from Lana Del Rey, Chili Peppers, Kiiara to Drake and xx :)
I highly recommend!

The stars are being awarded for the studio only. It’s a clean and calm environment, great location, and reasonably priced.
The negative was the teacher. It seems from other reviews that there are some great instructors here, but Baron’s class was really not to my and my friend’s taste. His personality and demeanor are not what I would typically associate with a yoga teacher, but rather with that token weird/​annoying guy everyone knew in grade school who didn’t know how to tone down his outlandish mannerisms to function in social situations.
1) He played 90s pop/​alt rock music which I found very distracting and out of sync with yoga.
2) He referred to himself as «Uncle Baron» several times.
3) He used the word «dingleberry» repeatedly to describe how we should be hanging in forward fold.
4) The class didn’t really have a discernable flow and was disorganized; during several poses he would say «Movement or strength, movement or strength, which should we do?!» and decided in the moment what movements or poses we would do. (If this had happened once it wouldn’t be a big deal, but it was constant.)
5) He made a lot of onomatopoeic sounds throughout the class… and I mean A LOT. Like «bloooop». He also referred to plank pose as «plinkity-​plank».
I’m all for having fun and being a free spirit and doing things out of the norm, but this was just irritating. I have never, before today, left a yoga class more annoyed and stressed out than when I entered it.

I love it here. It’s clean, smells great, and is as zen as a yoga studio should be. The price is beyond reasonable for the quality you’re getting.
I’m only not giving it 5 stars because I’ve had two instructors that whose teaching style was a bit abrasive for me. On the other hand, there are others that I simply cannot get enough of, Olga and Lilli being two of them. I also am docking it a star because there’s something up with their lights and it can be very distracting. Sometimes I see it as a challenge in remaining focused, but other times it’s a pain the butt.
Aside from that, highly recommend! You just have to find the instructor that’s right for you, as with any studio.

I love this place. Really nice studio, nice staff and the classes are never crowded.

Having just finished my 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training program at this lovely studio, I feel I must share my good experience. The training included in-​depth study of asanas-​poses, anatomy, yoga philosophy, breathing techniques, Sanskrit and meditation. The main teacher, who happens to be one of the owners, is very accommodating and along with his wonderful partner, they create an easy, friendly learning environment. Anatomy teacher was wonderfully energetic and engaging. Yoga Philosophy teacher was very impressive with his knowledge of Sanskrit and yoga philosophy. I also had the benefit of the insight and help of the rest of the instructors in the studio, although they were not part of the training program.
I grew spiritually and physically and am now a certified yoga instructor.

One word to describe this studio would be EXTRAORDINARY. With NY being so overly saturated with yoga studios that lack the true mission to heal and uplift the true spirit of yoga and overall holistic health Anthea Center comes to the rescue providing that and more.
Not only does this center gift the community with wonderful yoga it also provides massage therapy, intuitive healing, reiki healing, and great events making this a one stop holistic healing abode. The studio is extremely clean and holds good energy that you can feel immediately upon entering. Classes are more affordable than many of other yoga studios in NYC. The instructors are extremely thoughtful and in-​tune with each students needs during class so you won’t feel neglected or lost and the owners are absolute beautiful spirits.
If you are looking to grow in awareness, peace and positivity so you can spread peace, positivity, and awareness … This would be the place to visit.
Peace & Health

By far the best Yoga studio around queens!
Very warm and welcoming stuff and the yogi’s as well!
Love the atmosphere and the healing energy this place vibrant.
Meditation sessions and more…
Teachers likes to challenge the Yogi’s not following a standard routine!!!
Glad I found this place.
I travel 20 min but I don’t care it’s worth the ride!
Clean and organized, yummy Tea ;)
Free parking and meters parking available!
Check it out before you commit to other studio.

It is a beautiful place to practice yoga. I took a reiki workshop for the first time and both of the instructors (Sylvia and Zuzi) were amazing. I went there with a bad headache and a lot of stress and I left with a feeling of being lighter, a weight was lifted of my shoulders; the gravity was turned into a lightness of being. I am looking forward to more of these workshops and I will be also trying their yoga classes. I highly recommend this place; it is not just a yoga studio, it is a healing place.

I got a Groupon for 10 yoga classes and finally made my way here. From the minute I walked in I was pleased. The studio is located on a second floor and its very welcoming, clean and bright. There is only one room and there were only about 6 people in the class which made it more intimate. I took a class with Jessica and she was amazing.
They offer blocks (for those of us who need them since we aren’t as flexible) and blankets (to support your knees if you need it) which I thought was a nice touch.
My experience was great from the minute I walked in to the minute I left. I cant wait to return to continue my classes.

I came here for a vinyasa yoga class Saturday afternoon through a groupon deal. Great location as its within walking distance from Steinway street and my apt. There is 1 studio, fits about 10 students, intimate setting. I felt like I was in my own living room. The instructor was good, they provided aromatherapy oils, massaged into hair at end of class which was a nice touch. They also offer water. The room was heated but was not hot yoga. This is not as big as the yoga room or offers as many classes, the latest class they have us 8:00. But for the price and location, definitely worth a try!

This studio is clean, well lit, and feels very inviting. I’ve taken 4 or 5 classes here and found all the instructors to be friendly and helpful. The only downside I’ve experienced is a lack of visual instruction from some teachers walking around the students, as opposed to showing the pose themselves. Prices are reasonable, especially if you can sneak out during the lunch hour. Classes midday are $ 10!

I have been going to yoga classes at Anthea for almost one year now and I just want to say that Anthea continues to be an amazing place. Although the studio has seemed to become a bit more popular, the classes are still not packed and remain comfortable. Almost every instructor I have taken a class with has been welcoming and encouraging. Now that its warmer out, some classes are held on their rooftop outdoor patio, which is so nice. Their prices remain lower than other yoga studios in the area and they offer a lot of different prices as far as class cards and membership types. I highly recommend Anthea for new and experienced yogis alike!

I love this place. The studio’s energy is so clean, and nice. I love it! I am sensitive with energy of space, and a big fan of feng shui… so if you are like me, i think you will like this studio.
Nice people, various styles of yoga from ashtanga to kundalini, and there are interesting workshops… classes usually do not get crowded, and i love it!
AND! this place is not an ordinal yoga studio. It is a healing center. They do reiki, energy healing, massage, and life coaching and holistic psycho therapy! I love this place… thank you for coming to my neighborhood.

As a long-​time resident of Astoria and yoga practitioner of more than 10 years, I can honestly say that Anthea fills a niche missing in the yoga «scene» in this part of Astoria. We actually have a lot to choose from along the R line when it comes to yoga, and now we have the missing piece: a small, intimate studio focusing on yoga and wellness practices beyond Hatha, including meditation, acupuncture, energy healing, and a staff trained to offer a wide range of practices. The space is lovely, gets tons of light, and seems miles away from Northern Boulevard rather than just a block. Word of mouth will build this community-​oriented school, so here’s mine. Come and enjoy your practice.
Full disclosure: I wrote the above when I was still just an eager student (which I always am) but shortly after crafting this review, I joined the teaching staff. Please come and give me and my fellow teachers a chance to show you what a caring home this is for Yoga.

Found this cute little little place when I bought a Groupon. It was nice to find a yoga studio within walking distance of my apartment. It’s a very intimate setting which is nice. There has never been more than 6 – 8 students per class so you’re able to get individualized attention from the instructors. There’s also an array of types of yoga that are offered so you can get exposed to more than one and see which you like the best and which instructor you like the best.
I came here during the summer months so when it wasn’t too hot out we held class on the 2^nd floor roof which was nice. Although the big generator and the loud sounds it was making was a little distracting and the random flies and mosquitoes too :)
Other than the bathroom, there’s no dedicated «locker room» where you can change your clothes.

I took on spring time the HYTT (hatha yoga teacher trainning 2013); my intenttion was to get better in my asanas (poses), but the result at the end was beyond expected, i really became a teacher! and a good one! wich is the incredible part for my short expectations; eventhough English is not my first language i was able to instruct, adjust, mention the sanscrit name of every asana and of course and i improved my own yoga practice.
After a while i had the chance to compare with other student from another place, wich by the way was superior on the program, because they had so many teachers, so many subjects, so many hours, so much information and i was on shock after a yoga practice together, my knowledge on the mat was the superior one, and all the teaching work was coming from 1 teacher, Joseph Glasser!
I can tell im a good one, but my classmates are really awesome, nobody could tell they are new teachers, they are so good, so professionals, with so much love and passion for yoga practice, i know this passion was contagious, and it came from Joseph Suggar Glasser…
Now, my next challenge is to share a yoga practice with somebody from manhattan yoga schools, and compare, not for ego but just curiosity… if so, i would let u know…
Respect the place and staff i can tell the place is so clean, wich is very very important to me, the staff is always so kind and friendly. Im a bike commuter and a busy person, so they let me to bring my expensive bike inside always, that make so possible for me to take the HYTT, and also most of the workshops that i take there instead of manhattan, and when so, r cheaper than manhattan, and im talking about the same workshops, same teacher, but the location and the cheaper price!!!
the workshops i have been taking at Anthe Yoga Center, most of them have been trascendental in my life, i can tell they have helped me to change my life (i used to have panic attacks) but after all the healing session, workshops and the HYTT, im so great, so healthy and living my life to the fullest…

This is a beautiful studio in Astoria. Excellent ambiance and very kind and helpful faculty — during my first visit, I was greeted warmly and given a tour of the studio space. Clean and organized. Plus — $ 10 yoga classes all summer!

I bought a groupon here for 1 month of unlimited classes. The studio is clean and looks new, and all the instructors are so sweet and extremely professional. I could usually find great street parking when I went for morning/​early afternoon sessions. Classes were never crowded when I went and I always got the personal corrections I needed for improvement. Great place for beginners and professionals alike.

Guys, I am obsessed with Anthea Yoga. The team here is so awesome. It’s definitely my favorite studio in Astoria. It’s a little off the beaten path, but don’t let that stop you from experiencing a great studio. Esther’s Tuesday night class is great, and I LOVE Susie’s Friday evening Candlelight class. So relaxing, so awesome!

I’ve tried their yoga and the energy healing and I really love it. It’s a great addition to the neighborhood. The studio is well-​lit with a very relaxed and positive aura. The teachers are knowledgeable and friendly, and so is the staff. This is definitely my new neighborhood fitness/​healing place.