It’s the month of self-improvement; bettering our minds, refueling our energy levels, getting on track with your health and wellness. Here in the city of concrete jungles, we have some North Brooklyn gems that can take you out of the hustle and bustle to guide you back into a new year full of relaxation, vitality, and wellness.
Brooklyn Athletic Club
Located on Berry St, across from McCarren park, BAC is a state of the art training facility with trainers who are ready to coach you to your best performance in a group or personal setting. Unlimited fitness classes (spin, pilates, yoga, glutes and abs) and endless pools for low impact training come in each membership. Recovery, relaxation, and community (or team) are just as important as training; so infrared sauna sessions, massage therapy, physical therapy, and community events are available to provide the most dynamic training experience possible.
Specials: 30 Day Jump Start Program (one month trial) for $149. All access membership which includes: Gym membership; Unlimited Group Training Sessions; 8 Semi Private Training Sessions; Unlimited Yoga, Pilates, & BAC Burn Classes; Endless Pools; 2 Infrared Sauna Sessions; 2 Olympic Weightlifting Classes; and 1 Private Pilates Lesson.
Cost: $149 JumpStart Program
Usha Veda Yoga & Wellness
Usha Veda opened its doors in 2010 to create a yoga community in which we practice moving meditation through asana, cultivating both connection to one other and beyond through this playful discipline. Our practice guides us towards conscious interactions and true self-expression, allowing us to create space for whatever is needed, so that we are better able to experience the process of life.
Specials:Â New Student Intro Month $50 (no commitment necessary)
Address:Â 1002-1006 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222
To Make Reservations: Here’s their website
Email:Â [email protected]
Cost:Â Drop in $20; Community Class $12 (cash only)
Hosh Yoga
At Hosh Yoga, is a non profit where students come first and Yoga is available to everyone. They make Health and Wellness a right of life. Offering a safe, welcoming environment for reflection, transformation and healing, they serve the community through yoga and meditation classes as well as through youth and senior wellness programs throughout NYC.
Specials: New Student Special: $39 3-Weeks Unlimited:Â Three weeks of unlimited classes, enough time to try out all of their teachers and class styles. *New Students Only*
Cost: Single Class for $16 (regular price)
Human@ease
Small group strength training is a great way to get personal training for a fraction of the cost you would pay for a personal trainer. If you train harder in a group environment or if you’re on a budget, then Introversion® Group Classes are exactly what you may be looking for. We have a special deal for you below. We know how hard it can be to ‘get’ to the gym.
Cost: $12.50 per Group Class (with promo code GPFIT)
XPRESS THERAPY
Xpress Therapy located in the lobby of a very unique office building of independent entrepreneurs at
67 west st Greenpoint Brooklyn. Service include Xpress Chair Massage for a quick office break. Also available: Swedish,Hot Stone, sports, Deep Tissue, Reflexology, and Hot and Cold therapy with Chinese Cupping for injuries. Xpress Therapy also offers a vegetarian lunch box (Brown Rice, Blk beans, Marinated Tofu, Raw baby Spinach) Some healthy beverages Kombucha Tea, Coconut Water, Amazonia Mate Chai.
Specials:Â 15 min chair massage $10;Â vegetarian lunch box (yum!)
Cost: Call for pricing
Other Holistic and Health Centered Specials and events going on in North Brooklyn…
Williamsburg Mixed Martial Arts Academy: 78% off 1 month of either Boxing, Muay Thai or Grappling(Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, Freestyle wrestling & Greco-Roman). Limited time only.
Brooklyn Kids Club: New! Learn through play philosophy. Forming classes now, will offer a wide range of classes. In addition, they have open play, Birthdays & Parents fitness classes available.
Narayana Center: Currently running a special for a 1 month unlimited yoga membership for $85 to start the new year.
Zalla Pilates: With their goal to teach your body how to move, Zalla offers New Student discounts with classes starting at $25.
Golden Drum:Â Offering a weekly Subtle Body Class, Friday nights 7:30PM to 9:30PM. When the subtle body becomes disturbed it can lead to depression, imbalance, and even disease. Use this class to center yourself again.
FlyWheel Williamsburg:Â Take your fitness to a new level with Flywheels new Method, Power and Beats classes. First is $15. Unlimited monthly memberships available.