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Yoga in Tuckahoe

Purely Mat Pilates runs six yoga classes a week at 62 Main Street, Tuckahoe, taught by three instructors. All levels take the same class, mats and props are provided (blocks, bolsters, straps and blankets), and one price list covers yoga and mat Pilates alike.

The week

DayTimeClassTeacher
Monday 7:00 – 8:00 pm Slow Flow Vinyasa Arta Book →
Tuesday 5:45 – 6:45 pm Yogalates Nicole Book →
Thursday 8:30 – 9:30 am Ashtanga Power Arta Book →
Thursday 7:00 – 8:00 pm Yin Yoga Christine Book →
Friday 8:30 – 9:30 am Detox & Cleanse Vinyasa Arta Book →
Friday 10:00 – 11:00 am Hatha Yoga Christine Book →

The full week, yoga and Pilates together →

What the styles mean

Vinyasa
Postures linked to the breath in a continuous sequence. Expect to move and to warm up.
Slow flow
Vinyasa taken slowly, with longer holds. The same shapes with more time in each.
Ashtanga
A set sequence of postures in a fixed order, practiced the same way each time. The most physically demanding of the styles here.
Hatha
Postures held for longer, with less flowing between them. Often the easiest place to start.
Yin
Floor-based and slow. Each shape is held for three to six minutes, so the work reaches the connective tissue rather than the muscle. The gentlest class on the timetable.
Yogalates
Yoga shapes with Pilates core work folded in. Recognizable to anyone who takes the mat classes.

Each class, in the teacher's words

Slow Flow Vinyasa

Monday, 7:00 – 8:00 pm · Arta Habili

A gentle, mindful flow designed to slow you down, release tension, and reconnect with your breath. Through intentional movement, deep breathing, and longer-held poses, this class helps calm the nervous system, reduce stress and cortisol, and relax the mind. Leave feeling grounded, restored, and at ease.

Yogalates

Tuesday, 5:45 – 6:45 pm · Nicole Palmieri

Yogalates blends the mindful movement of yoga with the strength and precision of Pilates, with a focus on intentional movement and proper form. Expect a balanced, energizing practice with a playful, nostalgic edge.

Ashtanga Power

Thursday, 8:30 – 9:30 am · Arta Habili

A dynamic, energizing practice rooted in the traditional Ashtanga Primary Series. Move through a strong, structured sequence of postures linked with breath to build strength, flexibility, balance, and focus. This invigorating class challenges the body, clears the mind, and leaves you feeling powerful, grounded, and refreshed.

Yin Yoga

Thursday, 7:00 – 8:00 pm · Christine Gryszkiewicz

Breathe, soften and release. Yin is a slow, intentional, floor-based practice designed to help you decompress, quiet the mind, and soften the body. Postures are held for 3–6 minutes, allowing you to gently access the deeper connective tissues and fascia, releasing stress and encouraging the nervous system to settle into a state of relaxation. Through stillness, breath, and surrender, Yin invites you to let go of tension and create space within, leaving you feeling lighter, calmer, and more connected to yourself.

Detox & Cleanse Vinyasa

Friday, 8:30 – 9:30 am · Arta Habili

A revitalizing Vinyasa flow designed to awaken the body, stimulate lymphatic circulation, and leave you feeling refreshed and renewed. Flow through twists, binds, and mindful movement to release tension, support digestion, and encourage a sense of lightness and balance. A nourishing reset for the body and mind.

Hatha Yoga

Friday, 10:00 – 11:00 am · Christine Gryszkiewicz

Hatha practice is designed to bring you home to your body. We will begin with deep, mindful stretching to release tension and gently prepare the body for longer-held poses. Movement will be paired with your breath. In our Hatha practice we will cultivate strength and flexibility, and deepen our mind-body connection. All levels are welcome, with modifications offered to honor and support your unique practice. Leave feeling grounded, open, and renewed.

Who teaches

Arta Habili, Yoga Instructor at Purely Mat Pilates in Tuckahoe.

Arta Habili

Arta Habili is a 200-hour certified yoga instructor and meditation teacher, with over five years of teaching experience and eight years of personal practice. Her teaching is rooted in traditional yoga, blending strength, visualization, mindfulness, meditation and positive affirmations.

Three classes a week. About Arta →

Nicole Palmieri, Yoga Instructor at Purely Mat Pilates in Tuckahoe.

Nicole Palmieri

Nicole Palmieri trained at Dew Yoga in Stamford, Connecticut. She was only thirteen years old when she first experienced the magic of rolling out a yoga mat.

One class a week. About Nicole →

Christine Gryszkiewicz, Yoga Instructor at Purely Mat Pilates in Tuckahoe.

Christine Gryszkiewicz

Christine is a 620 hour certified yoga instructor since 2022, specializing in Hatha and Yin yoga, as well as a group fitness instructor. She believes that movement is more than just physical—it is a pathway to reconnecting with ourselves, creating balance, and nurturing the mind-body connection.

Two classes a week. About Christine →

New to yoga?

Start with hatha or slow flow, where the pace gives you time to find each shape. Every class here is mixed-level and modifications are offered throughout, so you are not choosing between a beginner class and a hard one. What a first class is like →

Pregnancy and injuries

The studio does not offer prenatal instruction. Some classes include prone work, deep spinal flexion, twisting and inversions that are not suitable during pregnancy, so if you are or may be pregnant, speak to your doctor first and tell the teacher before class. Tell the teacher about any injury or limitation either way, and they will give you an alternative.

Booking and price

Yoga and mat Pilates share one price list: a drop-in is $30, and any class pack or membership books either. See pricing →

New to the studio? 3 classes for $59, to use within 21 days, on any class, yoga or Pilates. Intro Offer — 3 Classes for $59 →

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Questions about a particular class? Call or text (917) 612-4579.

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