Prema Yoga Center in Brooklyn shows 4.8 from 46 reviews, and its five written reviews describe over a decade of consistent quality, a named owner-teacher, and one specific, practical accessibility limitation worth knowing before you visit.
A Decade-Plus Account, With a Named Owner
Nina Gotlieb's review carries real weight given her stated three decades of yoga practice: "Prema has been my home away from home since it opened over a decade ago. Every instructor is amazing - I have never once been to a subpar class, which is more than I can say for other studios I have attended in the three decades I've been practicing yoga... I feel like it has grown with me over the years, and it truly feels like a real community." She names the owner specifically: "Shout out to Amanda, the owner and my favorite teacher, who is the perfect blend of rigorous, creative, chill and approachable in her methods and instruction." A reviewer with three decades of yoga experience calling every instructor here consistently strong, without exception, is a genuinely rare claim worth taking seriously.
A Specific, Practical Accessibility Concern
HANE Xxxx's review is otherwise positive but flags something concrete: "A spacious yoga studio in the basement of a cute shop. Clean and airy, but I wish it had better air circulation or AC - it does not have any windows. They have mats for rent ($2) and all other props... The fact that it is in the basement makes it inaccessible to some people who would have hard time taking the staircase." I'd flag that directly - basement-only access via stairs is a real limitation for anyone with mobility concerns, separate from the studio's quality once you're inside.
Community, Named Directly as a Priority
Alison Maclean's review focuses on something beyond the classes themselves: "I love their classes and events and deeply appreciate their commitment to building community and supporting the neighborhood in concrete, impactful ways." Leah Fox's review reinforces the same theme: "There is such a strong sense of community, and opportunities to uplift everyone. The teachers are excellent and the space is inspiring. A complete gem in Brooklyn."
A Specific Style Confirmed, With Pricing Context
Lana Berkovich's review adds a useful, specific detail: "Great atmosphere to relax and unwind, seasoned teachers who have a lot to offer. Vinyasa yoga classes have been excellent. It's worth the cost, as well as there are packages available." Vinyasa specifically, plus the confirmation that package pricing exists beyond drop-in rates, is a concrete detail worth asking about directly.
What's Missing
No review states exact drop-in or package pricing, beyond Lana's general "worth the cost" framing and confirmation that packages exist. Nothing confirms whether the ventilation issue HANE described has since been addressed.
Who It's Not For
Anyone with mobility limitations that make stairs difficult - the studio is basement-level with no elevator access mentioned. Anyone sensitive to warm, poorly ventilated rooms, since one reviewer specifically notes there are no windows and limited air circulation.
976 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11238, USA. The phone number is +1 718-622-2373, and the website is premabrooklyn.com. Open Sunday 08:30-20:00, Tuesday through Thursday 07:00-20:00, Friday 08:00-18:00, Saturday 08:30-18:00.
FAQ
Who owns and teaches at the studio?
Amanda, named directly by one reviewer as the owner and specifically praised for her rigorous but approachable teaching style.
Is the space accessible?
Not fully - the studio is in the basement of the building with stairs-only access, according to one reviewer specifically, who flags this as a real barrier for some visitors.
Is it well ventilated?
Not entirely, according to one reviewer specifically, who notes the basement space has no windows and could use better air circulation or AC.
How long has this studio been operating?
Over a decade, according to one long-term reviewer, who describes consistent quality across every class she's attended in that time.