“I’m so sad to see you leaving NYC! I’m so grateful you came into my life as well, and your classes were the best I’ve ever had. You set the bar so high; I especially loved the retreat. Please know that you will be missed here and you’re the greatest yoga teacher I’ve ever had.”
-Yalda Mortezai
“Your classes are great; equally I love your attitude and positive energy! I am not even sure how to describe it, welcoming and upbeat (if I had to throw out 2 words…and motivating as well). There are many variations of people and yoga instructors out there, but for me you are definitely at the top of list among the many I have experienced.”
-Elana Katz-Mink
“I’m a long-time yoga practitioner who is completely enchanted by Ellen Bain’s teaching style. Her practice is consistently vigorous and challenging, which appeals to my desire to keep going further in my own practice; but her warmth, open-heartedness and encouragement make her class a place where everyone feels welcomed and supported. She’s one of my favorite teachers in NYC, and I always leave her class feeling better than when I went in…"
- Patricia Randell
“Ellen is a fantastic yoga instructor who puts all students at ease the moment they set foot in her class. As an accomplished athlete herself, Ellen specializes in catering to the needs of athletes of all ability levels. Whether you’re looking for a great cross-training session, seeking to improve your flexibility and strength, or searching for a challenging alternative to spice up a stale workout routine, I highly recommend Ellen’s yoga classes!”
- Scott, President, New York Flyers running club
“I started practicing to try and maintain flexibility and prolong how long I could continue to play tennis and basketball at a reasonable level. Yoga has given me more than I was looking for. It has increased my flexibility and strength but has also helped me to manage stress and gain some perspective. I have met several great yoga instructors, but none better than Ellen. She has a great manner and teaching style. Her class is very athletic but provides so much for many different levels of yogis. Ellen is a very compassionate and supportive teacher and the workout is very challenging. I am lucky to have met Ellen and make every effort to see her weekly.”
- Marshall Heinberg
“I have been lucky enough to attend some of Ellen’s “Yoga for Runners” workshops as well as classes and cannot speak more highly of their quality — not just the content but the great rapport Ellen has with her students; the interest and enthusiasm that she generates; and the way the class flows so that you feel energized and able to perform all the moves even if you felt stiff and inflexible upon arrival!”
- Judith Tripp
“In Ellen’s “Yoga for Runners” workshop, I found yoga to be a system which exercises muscles I never knew existed. Nowhere else can I find such an effective total body work-out.”
- Richard Brounstein