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Yoga Essence of Dunellen
4.9 ★★★★★ 95 Google reviews · Hot yoga studio in Dunellen, New Jersey
Studio offering a variety of yoga classes including hot and aerial yoga, plus meditation.
Plan your first class
- Memberships monthly memberships and unlimited plans available — ask how intro-offer classes credit toward a membership
- Teacher training offers teacher training — ask about upcoming YTT cohorts and prerequisites
- Phone +1 908-293-7442
- Website & schedule yogaessencestudio.com — book classes and see the live schedule
The styles they teach
“Did the slow flow but she did a great job incorporating what we wanted to focus on.”
“The teachers are exceptional—knowledgeable, attentive, and genuinely passionate about their students’ growth, whether you’re new to yoga or deep into your practice.”
What's on offer
“I started as a student and am now taking their Yoga Teacher training.”
What students say again and again
“The teachers are exceptional—knowledgeable, attentive, and genuinely passionate about their students’ growth, whether you’re new to yoga or deep into your practice.”
“I’m incredibly grateful to have found Yoga Essence and highly recommend it to anyone looking for inspiring teachers, high-quality classes, and a supportive yoga community.”
“Yoga Essence is an incredible studio offering a wide variety of classes tailored to all levels of practice.”
“Aerial yoga is both fun and transformative, blending challenge with playfulness in a way that feels accessible and inspiring.”
From the reviews
I am so glad that I signed up for yoga classes here. I needed to take care of me. Yoga helps me get through my day/week. I am a caretaker of a few family members. I especially love my classes with Mandy. Find some time for yourself to find some peace and great strength in this complicated world.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Yoga Essence is truly something special. From the moment you walk in, the space feels welcoming, peaceful, and thoughtfully maintained, creating a true sanctuary from daily life.
Yoga Essence Studio @Dunellen New Jersey stands out as one of the premier destinations in the USA for embracing the yoga lifestyle. I discovered that the instructors at Yoga Essence are exceptionally skilled, employing personalized techniques to enhance each individual's practice.
This is my first shot at yoga and Yoga Essence has made me fall in love with the art of yoga. The instructors are so patient, kind, and helpful. I have truly been able to tap into myself thanks to the classes.
Teacher training at Yoga Essence of Dunellen
Yoga Essence of Dunellen comes up for teacher training — confirmed on their own site. If you're thinking about becoming an instructor, a few things are worth asking up front. First, which certification the program leads to — most hot-yoga trainings are Yoga Alliance registered (RYT-200 or RYT-500), and the style matters: a Bikram or hot-power lineage trains differently than a hot-vinyasa or sculpt one. Second, the schedule and prerequisites — cohorts often run in intensive weekend blocks or over several months, and many studios want you practicing regularly there first. Third, cost and payment plans, and whether tuition includes an unlimited membership for the training period. Teacher training is a real commitment of time and money, so it's worth a call or an info session before you enroll.
Your first hot yoga class at Yoga Essence of Dunellen
Nervous about your first hot class? Almost everyone is, and a good studio expects beginners to walk in the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: the room is heated, so it feels intense for the first few minutes — rest in child's pose any time you need to, no one will bat an eye. Hydrate: drink water through the day before class, not just as you arrive, and bring a bottle. What to bring: a mat and towel, water, and a change of clothes; wear something light you don't mind sweating through, and skip a heavy meal in the couple of hours beforehand. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign in and set up. It gets easier fast — most people say their third class feels completely different from their first.
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