Ishta Yoga

08/13/2025

We had a great turnout for Mona at Bryant Park yesterday! Thanks to all who joined us.

08/12/2025

SAVE $850 IF YOU REGISTER BY AUGUST 15th!

ISHTA’s yoga teacher training is a transformational journey grounded in an authentic lineage, where science and spirituality meet! Our 200 Hour Fall Training starts in October. Open to all students of every level! All of our lead trainers have over 20 years of teaching experience in the ISHTA lineage. This is an authentic, lineage-based training that can be taken in person or online.

“The ISHTA 200 hour Teacher Training was one of the best things I have done in my life, incredibly knowledgeable and insightful teachers covering a vast curriculum. A truly life affirming experience and highly recommend to anyone considering doing a yoga teacher training.” - Jada Fitzgerald

“ ...like nothing I’ve ever experienced — and I’ve been doing yoga for 10+ years! This place is very special.” - Emily Roberts

“...transformative. Completing this training has been on my bucket list for a long time, and it continued to exceed my high expectations session after session.” -Layla Hashemi

Visit https://ishtayoga.com/200hr for more info on the training and on how to register.


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ISHTA 200 Hour Teacher Training Become a modern yogi in an ancient lineage ISHTA’s Yoga Alliance certified 200-Hour teacher training program is designed to deepen your understanding of the science of yoga. This training is a life-changing experience regardless of whether you want to deepen your ow...

08/11/2025

Tomorrow! August 12, at 10am in Bryant Park, join Mona on the Upper Terrace of Bryant Park for this FREE class.

Visit link in bio for more information and to register.

08/11/2025

Early bird and member discount pricing through this Sunday only!

An in-studio event!
Sound & Self Expression Workshop
A Chakra Balancing Crystal Singing Bowl Meditation with Lindsay Monal

If you’ve ever felt like your voice gets stuck in your throat, or you’re craving more clarity, confidence, or creativity in the way you express yourself, this workshop is for you!

Together we’ll explore Vishuddha Chakra, the throat center, associated with the element of ether, or space. The throat chakra is related to communication, authenticity, and expressing our truth as well as our ability to listen deeply to ourselves and others.

Through the use of guided journaling, humming and 60 minutes of deep rest in a crystal singing bowl led sound meditation we’ll open up any blockages you have around speaking your truth and connecting with your throat center!

No prior yoga or meditation experience necessary. All are welcome! Visit “Workshops” link in bio for more information and registration.

Sunday, August 24th
2-4pm
Early Bird and member discount pricing through August 17 only: $40 ($35 for members)
After August 17: $45 for all

An IN-STUDIO event! Early Bird and Member Discount pricing through August 17th only! If you’ve ever felt like your voice gets stuck in your throat, or you’re craving more clarity, confidence, or creativity in the way you express yourself, this workshop is for you! No prior yoga or meditation e

08/11/2025

Amit’s popular Intermediate Flow community class returns for three Tuesdays only, 11am-12pm! Starts tomorrow August 12. In-studio only.

08/11/2025

THIS THURSDAY AND FRIDAY! An in-studio + online training. This training is a Preliminary Training for the Level 2 Marma Training that teaches how to do this work on others.

Self-care matters in challenging times! Learn to practice this technique as a form of self-care from Yogiraj Alan Finger, developer of the ISHTA Marma system, along with Yogiraj Sarah Finger, in a rare NYC appearance at our flagship Manhattan studio. They are joined by ISHTA teacher and marma practitioner Elissa Lewis.

Thursday, August 14th - 2pm -7pm
Friday, August 15th - 9:30am-12:30pm and 2pm to 4:30pm

In this ISHTA Self Marma Training you will:

•Deepen your knowledge of yoga philosophy and Ta**ra
•Explore the muscles, fascia, and nervous system of the body.
•Enhance your yoga teaching skills
•Learn the ancient technique of releasing energy blockages scientifically
•Discover the healing ability in your hands

We all know how it feels to be in tune with ourselves and the universe – to be ‘in the now.’ We are also familiar with the opposite feeling, to be out of synch with ourselves and the environment. Yoga practice makes us feel good because we stretch muscles and joints and release stress from our bodies. ISHTA Marma goes even deeper, addressing stress whether its origins were emotional, mental, chemical, or physical.

Marma points are like “little brains” that feed the organs, glands, nerves, and cells of the body with the intelligence they need to function efficiently. Most Marma points lie in the midst of soft tissue. When stress invades the body, Marma points can become strangled. Marma body work frees strangled Marma points, cleansing stress from soft tissue and allowing the intelligence of the bodily systems to regain homeostasis. ISHTA Marma also restores one’s perspective on life to a point of clarity, insight, and inspiration. There is plenty of hands-on practice under their guidance. And as you release blocked energy, you will surely have lots of fun!

See “Specialty Courses” at our link in bio for more info and to register!

08/07/2025

Next Tuesday, August 12, at 10am in Bryant Park! Join Mona on the Upper Terrace of Bryant Park for this FREE class.

Visit https://bryantpark.org/calendar/event/yoga-tuesdays/2025-08-12 for more information and to register.

08/07/2025

Congrats TT 243 - 200 Hour Summer Intensive 2025  - last day of ISHTA training at o NYC and Helsinki!

Our Fall training starts October 3rd. Save $850 if you register by August 15th.

08/05/2025

🪷 SAVE $850 IF YOU REGISTER BY AUGUST 15th!

“Like many, I wasn’t sure I wanted to teach when I took Ishta’s 200 hour Teacher Training. But as I progressed through the training, teaching seemed more and more possible. Now I teach several classes a week. As a freelancer, It’s wonderful to have the supplemental income from teaching - it’s a ‘side hustle’ that keeps me strong and centered for all other parts in my life.” Amanda Fuller, who teaches on Monday mornings from 7:30-8:30am at our flagship studio location in NYC!

🪷 ISHTA’s yoga teacher training is a transformational journey grounded in an authentic lineage, where science and spirituality meet! 200 Hour Fall Training starts in October. Open to all students of every level! All of our lead trainers have over 20 years of teaching experience in the ISHTA lineage. This is an authentic, lineage-based training that can be taken in person or online.

“The ISHTA 200 hour Teacher Training was one of the best things I have done in my life, incredibly knowledgeable and insightful teachers covering a vast curriculum. A truly life affirming experience and highly recommend to anyone considering doing a yoga teacher training.” - Jada Fitzgerald

“ ...like nothing I’ve ever experienced — and I’ve been doing yoga for 10+ years! This place is very special.” - Emily Roberts

“...transformative. Completing this training has been on my bucket list for a long time, and it continued to exceed my high expectations session after session.” -Layla Hashemi

Links in bio to more info on the training.


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07/30/2025

Early bird pricing through August 1! Save $100! An in-studio + online training.

Self-care matters in challenging times! Join master yogis Alan and Sarah Finger for this ten hour training in a rare NYC appearance at our flagship Manhattan studio.

Thursday, August 14th - 2pm -7pm
Friday, August 15th - 9:30am-12:30pm and 2pm to 4:30pm

In this ISHTA Self Marma Training you will:

•Deepen your knowledge of yoga philosophy and Ta**ra
•Explore the muscles, fascia, and nervous system of the body.
•Enhance your yoga teaching skills
•Learn the ancient technique of releasing energy blockages scientifically
•Discover the healing ability in your hands

We all know how it feels to be in tune with ourselves and the universe – to be ‘in the now.’ We are also familiar with the opposite feeling, to be out of synch with ourselves and the environment. Yoga practice makes us feel good because we stretch muscles and joints and release stress from our bodies. ISHTA Marma goes even deeper, addressing stress whether its origins were emotional, mental, chemical, or physical.

Marma points are like “little brains” that feed the organs, glands, nerves, and cells of the body with the intelligence they need to function efficiently. Most Marma points lie in the midst of soft tissue. When stress invades the body, Marma points can become strangled. Marma body work frees strangled Marma points, cleansing stress from soft tissue and allowing the intelligence of the bodily systems to regain homeostasis. ISHTA Marma also restores one’s perspective on life to a point of clarity, insight, and inspiration. Learn to practice this technique as a form of self-care from Yogiraj Alan Finger, developer of the ISHTA Marma system, along with Yogiraj Sarah Finger and ISHTA teacher and marma practitioner Elissa Lewis. There is plenty of hands-on practice under their guidance. And as you release blocked energy, you will surely have lots of fun!

See “Specialty Courses” at our link in bio for more info and to register!

07/29/2025

🪷 ISHTA’s yoga teacher training is a transformational journey grounded in an authentic lineage, where science and spirituality meet! Come to this FREE online info session with ISHTA co-owner and teacher training Director Mona Anand on Wednesday July 30 at 11am.

🪷 200 Hour Fall Training starts in October. Early early bird pricing ends soon. Open to all students of every level!

🪷 300 hour training resumes in October with the Art of Touch modules. If you’ve taken a 200 hour training with us or elsewhere, this is the perfect place to start your 300 hour training with ISHTA.

🪷 All of our lead trainers have over 20 years of teaching experience in the ISHTA lineage. Come to our free online info session to learn more!

Link in bio to more information on both trainings and on how to register for the info session.

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07/26/2025

Early bird pricing through August 17 only!

Sound & Self Expression Workshop
A Chakra Balancing Crystal Singing Bowl Meditation with Lindsay Monal

If you’ve ever felt like your voice gets stuck in your throat, or you’re craving more clarity, confidence, or creativity in the way you express yourself, this workshop is for you!

Together we’ll explore Vishuddha Chakra, the throat center, associated with the element of ether, or space. The throat chakra is related to communication, authenticity, and expressing our truth as well as our ability to listen deeply to ourselves and others.

Through the use of guided journaling, humming and 60 minutes of deep rest in a crystal singing bowl led sound meditation we’ll open up any blockages you have around speaking your truth and connecting with your throat center!

No prior yoga or meditation experience necessary. All are welcome! Visit “Workshops” link in bio for more information and registration.

Sunday, August 24th
2-4pm
Early Bird pricing through August 17 only: $40 ($35 for members)
After August 17: $45 for all