ISHTA Yoga, New York

Created by Yogiraj Alan Finger in the late 1960s, ISHTA Yoga blends the ancient and contemporary sciences of Hatha, Tantra, and Ayurveda to foster a community of like-minded people with a generosity of spirit. Aimed to improve strength, flexibility, clarity of mind, and deeper spirituality, ISHTA uses authentic intelligence to provide for each individual student's needs and inspiration. The studio’s faculty of 30 instructors leads a schedule of multiple classes for students of all skill levels. Students can rent a mat for $2 and enter the studios, where ornately carved wooden doors create a gorgeous tableau as they frame the gurus in the act of instruction