| Tue | 10:00 am -08:00 pm |
| Wed | 10:30 am -09:30 pm |
| Thu | 09:00 am -08:00 pm |
| Fri | 10:00 am -01:00 pm |
| Sat | 09:00 am -01:00 pm |
| Sun | 10:30 am -01:00 pm |
I held my daughter's first birthday party in Michelle's studio and it was the perfect venue! The music package offered was great and made party planning easy. Ms. Tiffany provided music entertainment and did an exceptional job engaging our tiny guests- I think there were 20 kids/babies! I would recommend MTY for both yoga (best prenatal class) and as a party venue.
I held my daughter's first birthday party in Michelle's studio and it was the perfect venue! The music package offered was great and made party planning easy. Ms. Tiffany provided music entertainment and did an exceptional job engaging our tiny guests- I think there were 20 kids/babies! I would recommend MTY for both yoga (best prenatal class) and as a party venue.
Michelle Timek Yoga is a standout option for those who seek a both a good stretch and a healthy (but not preachy!) reminder to practice compassion and kindness towards self and others. Having practiced with Michelle for the past 6 months+, I have noticed a marked improvement in my physical flexibility and sense of calm. My husband has also taken classes (both private sessions and group) to aid in his preparation for a recent marathon and found Michelle's ability to pinpoint beneficial yoga poses invaluable.
As a teacher, Michelle's style is compassionate & gentle while exuding strength. She offers many variations to accomodate all skill levels and is extremely approachable as a teacher. I've been to other studios where I get lost in the instructions, but with Michelle, the class guidance is just enough to keep everyone moving safely without becoming overwhelming or taking you out of the moment. At the same time, Michelle is extremely knowledgeable about anatomy so I always find myself learning something new.
The studio space itself is stunning - cozy, warm, clean, and full of gorgeous greenery to bring nature to each practice. It is fully equipped with blocks, straps, mat cleaner, etc to enhance practice.
In short, Michelle is one of those people who make you think - "wow, this person found exactly what they were meant to do in life." I'm so thankful she is set up in Jersey City and encourage you to give her studio/classes a try. You won't regret it!
This is an apartment (fist), work space (second) operation. It is not a fully operational yoga studio. Michelle offers a lot of "Rooftop Yoga", on top of the building. (I am not sure is this is legal or would be covered under her insurance since the class is not taking place in the space where the business has procured insurance.)
"Rooftop yoga" equals, "I DON'T WANT YOU IN MY STUDIO AT THIS TIME, BUT I WANT YOU TO PAY FEES AS IF YOU ARE GOING TO A FULLY EQUIPPED YOGA STUDIO."
For the prices of the classes here, students should not be sent to the roof of a building in the heat, cold, sun exposure, and have to deal with the elements for no other reason then it's the owner's private apartment. .
The price of the classes here are the same or even more then other studios in Jersey City that are paying customary operating expenses, such as rent, commercial city taxes, utilities, etc. on their businesses and offer much more to their students.
A walk-in here is $20 and a walk-in at Yoga Shunya, a legitimate studio, is $18, a place where I am not being sent to the roof of the building and where I do not disrupt the private life of the studios owners.
This is simply deceptive marketing.
I took several classes with Michelle - loved all of them, especially the Relax class. Michelle is always welcoming and positive, her great taste in music contributes to magical environment that she creates during every class. I see students of various yoga experiences and ages in the same class and everyone seems to enjoy it. Michelle is also a queen of prenatal and mommy and baby yoga in Jersey City. She also teaches Waterfront yoga during summer months and some fun workshops abroad. I can't recommend her enough!
* The studio moved from 10 Regent St. to 150 Bay St. recently. The new studio is so trendy and cool.
I went to a lot of different prenatal yoga classes at different studios and Michelle Timek is by far my favorite. The studio room is light and airy, the atmosphere is really welcoming and Michelle and the other teachers have a nice flow to their yoga classes. As a bonus, I can always find free parking. I appreciate that the classes are informative about pregnancy aches and stretching, but not too hippy as I found some of the other places in their prenatal classes (sorry, just not into what fruit my baby is and envisioning my placenta for five minutes :)). It was really nice to be around other expecting moms and see familiar faces week to week as we progressed. I'm definitely planning to continue visiting now postnatal.
Beware of pre/postnatal yoga dates. My husband purchased a 5 class card for me when I was pregnant because I was having such a terrible pregnancy. [What a sweetheart] I then found out the last few months I wasn't allowed to do yoga as per my doctor and We thought to save it for when I delivered my baby. No where in the receipt of the classes did it say there were NO REFUNDS or there was only a 90day window. Now post baby it was too hard to go.. so we requested our money back. It took them a week to finally tell us we wouldn't be getting our money back and she actually laughed at me on the phone bc apparently I couldn't comprehend how or why they wouldn't. Sure I'd be laughing too if I just got 90$ from a family and didn't have to do any work. So unprofessional.
I went to a lot of different prenatal yoga classes at different studios and Michelle Timek is by far my favorite. The studio room is light and airy, the atmosphere is really welcoming and Michelle and the other teachers have a nice flow to their yoga classes. As a bonus, I can always find free parking. I appreciate that the classes are informative about pregnancy aches and stretching, but not too hippy as I found some of the other places in their prenatal classes (sorry, just not into what fruit my baby is and envisioning my placenta for five minutes :)). It was really nice to be around other expecting moms and see familiar faces week to week as we progressed. I'm definitely planning to continue visiting now postnatal.
I went to a lot of different prenatal yoga classes at different studios and Michelle Timek is by far my favorite. The studio room is light and airy, the atmosphere is really welcoming and Michelle and the other teachers have a nice flow to their yoga classes. As a bonus, I can always find free parking. I appreciate that the classes are informative about pregnancy aches and stretching, but not too hippy as I found some of the other places in their prenatal classes (sorry, just not into what fruit my baby is and envisioning my placenta for five minutes :)). It was really nice to be around other expecting moms and see familiar faces week to week as we progressed. I'm definitely planning to continue visiting now postnatal.
Beware of pre/postnatal yoga dates. My husband purchased a 5 class card for me when I was pregnant because I was having such a terrible pregnancy. [What a sweetheart] I then found out the last few months I wasn't allowed to do yoga as per my doctor and We thought to save it for when I delivered my baby. No where in the receipt of the classes did it say there were NO REFUNDS or there was only a 90day window. Now post baby it was too hard to go.. so we requested our money back. It took them a week to finally tell us we wouldn't be getting our money back and she actually laughed at me on the phone bc apparently I couldn't comprehend how or why they wouldn't. Sure I'd be laughing too if I just got 90$ from a family and didn't have to do any work. So unprofessional.
This is an apartment (fist), work space (second) operation. It is not a fully operational yoga studio. Michelle offers a lot of "Rooftop Yoga", on top of the building. (I am not sure is this is legal or would be covered under her insurance since the class is not taking place in the space where the business has procured insurance.)
"Rooftop yoga" equals, "I DON'T WANT YOU IN MY STUDIO AT THIS TIME, BUT I WANT YOU TO PAY FEES AS IF YOU ARE GOING TO A FULLY EQUIPPED YOGA STUDIO."
For the prices of the classes here, students should not be sent to the roof of a building in the heat, cold, sun exposure, and have to deal with the elements for no other reason then it's the owner's private apartment. .
The price of the classes here are the same or even more then other studios in Jersey City that are paying customary operating expenses, such as rent, commercial city taxes, utilities, etc. on their businesses and offer much more to their students.
A walk-in here is $20 and a walk-in at Yoga Shunya, a legitimate studio, is $18, a place where I am not being sent to the roof of the building and where I do not disrupt the private life of the studios owners.
This is simply deceptive marketing.
This is an apartment (fist), work space (second) operation. It is not a fully operational yoga studio. Michelle offers a lot of "Rooftop Yoga", on top of the building. (I am not sure is this is legal or would be covered under her insurance since the class is not taking place in the space where the business has procured insurance.)
"Rooftop yoga" equals, "I DON'T WANT YOU IN MY STUDIO AT THIS TIME, BUT I WANT YOU TO PAY FEES AS IF YOU ARE GOING TO A FULLY EQUIPPED YOGA STUDIO."
For the prices of the classes here, students should not be sent to the roof of a building in the heat, cold, sun exposure, and have to deal with the elements for no other reason then it's the owner's private apartment. .
The price of the classes here are the same or even more then other studios in Jersey City that are paying customary operating expenses, such as rent, commercial city taxes, utilities, etc. on their businesses and offer much more to their students.
A walk-in here is $20 and a walk-in at Yoga Shunya, a legitimate studio, is $18, a place where I am not being sent to the roof of the building and where I do not disrupt the private life of the studios owners.
This is simply deceptive marketing.
I attended Michelle's Mommy and Me classes starting when my son was about 4 months old. We attended the Wednesday morning session. As a mom who lives out of a stroller, it was very helpful that there is a ramp to the front door, elevator access and stroller parking in the waiting area. In the waiting/receiving area, Michelle has two changing stalls with seats should you want to have privacy to nurse and it was a quiet place to step away if needed. I brought my own mats and a swaddle blanket and later a large towel to cover my son's mat, but there were lots of mats of various thicknesses for mommies and babies to double up to create a cushiony space.
Michelle creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere starting each class with each mom introducing herself, her child and something new that was happening with the child or something else on your mind. It really created a sense of community and allowed the moms to get to know one another (and their children) as well as create a space to share or seek information from other mothers. Michelle teaches a class that is fun for both mom and baby. Postures flow from one to the next so you get to attend to every part of your body; Michelle includes attention to the baby too with baby massage. She uses her childhood sock monkey, Kingsley, to help demo the pose/movement. Michelle has a caring and kind personality and it comes through in her teaching.
The class is geared toward mommies moving, but babies are taken along for the ride, become part of the poses or they nap on their mats. During rest, Michelle takes time to give a little head massage and apply scented lotion, which I enjoyed. I felt more relaxed after class for having moved and taking the time to do something for me and my son. I attended classes until my son was about 10 1/2 months old as he had started to master crawling and liked to crawl to visit other babies during class. Each child is different and some will just sit and play with a few toys while mom does some yoga so I think it is up to mom to decide. We enjoyed the classes and I would highly recommend any mom who would like to start their yoga practice again or begin a practice to regain strength to meet the demands of early motherhood to attend one of Michelle's classes.
Michelle Timek Yoga is a standout option for those who seek a both a good stretch and a healthy (but not preachy!) reminder to practice compassion and kindness towards self and others. Having practiced with Michelle for the past 6 months+, I have noticed a marked improvement in my physical flexibility and sense of calm. My husband has also taken classes (both private sessions and group) to aid in his preparation for a recent marathon and found Michelle's ability to pinpoint beneficial yoga poses invaluable.
As a teacher, Michelle's style is compassionate & gentle while exuding strength. She offers many variations to accomodate all skill levels and is extremely approachable as a teacher. I've been to other studios where I get lost in the instructions, but with Michelle, the class guidance is just enough to keep everyone moving safely without becoming overwhelming or taking you out of the moment. At the same time, Michelle is extremely knowledgeable about anatomy so I always find myself learning something new.
The studio space itself is stunning - cozy, warm, clean, and full of gorgeous greenery to bring nature to each practice. It is fully equipped with blocks, straps, mat cleaner, etc to enhance practice.
In short, Michelle is one of those people who make you think - "wow, this person found exactly what they were meant to do in life." I'm so thankful she is set up in Jersey City and encourage you to give her studio/classes a try. You won't regret it!
Michelle Timek Yoga is a standout option for those who seek a both a good stretch and a healthy (but not preachy!) reminder to practice compassion and kindness towards self and others. Having practiced with Michelle for the past 6 months+, I have noticed a marked improvement in my physical flexibility and sense of calm. My husband has also taken classes (both private sessions and group) to aid in his preparation for a recent marathon and found Michelle's ability to pinpoint beneficial yoga poses invaluable.
As a teacher, Michelle's style is compassionate & gentle while exuding strength. She offers many variations to accomodate all skill levels and is extremely approachable as a teacher. I've been to other studios where I get lost in the instructions, but with Michelle, the class guidance is just enough to keep everyone moving safely without becoming overwhelming or taking you out of the moment. At the same time, Michelle is extremely knowledgeable about anatomy so I always find myself learning something new.
The studio space itself is stunning - cozy, warm, clean, and full of gorgeous greenery to bring nature to each practice. It is fully equipped with blocks, straps, mat cleaner, etc to enhance practice.
In short, Michelle is one of those people who make you think - "wow, this person found exactly what they were meant to do in life." I'm so thankful she is set up in Jersey City and encourage you to give her studio/classes a try. You won't regret it!
I took several classes with Michelle - loved all of them, especially the Relax class. Michelle is always welcoming and positive, her great taste in music contributes to magical environment that she creates during every class. I see students of various yoga experiences and ages in the same class and everyone seems to enjoy it. Michelle is also a queen of prenatal and mommy and baby yoga in Jersey City. She also teaches Waterfront yoga during summer months and some fun workshops abroad. I can't recommend her enough!
* The studio moved from 10 Regent St. to 150 Bay St. recently. The new studio is so trendy and cool.
I took several classes with Michelle - loved all of them, especially the Relax class. Michelle is always welcoming and positive, her great taste in music contributes to magical environment that she creates during every class. I see students of various yoga experiences and ages in the same class and everyone seems to enjoy it. Michelle is also a queen of prenatal and mommy and baby yoga in Jersey City. She also teaches Waterfront yoga during summer months and some fun workshops abroad. I can't recommend her enough!
* The studio moved from 10 Regent St. to 150 Bay St. recently. The new studio is so trendy and cool.
