Three Jewels | Yoga, Meditation, Dharma

Yoga studios in the city tend to come and go, but Three Jewels in the East Village has been here since 2009. They mix postures with meditation and dharma talks under one roof, so you’re not just twisting yourself into shape—you’re working on whatever’s spinning in your head afterward. Sessions run the gamut: kids’ yoga, guided meditation, even dharma discussions for anyone who wants to slow down and let the noise settle.

Head to 5 E 3rd St FRNT 1 and you’ll see the bright blue door tucked between a pizza joint and a vintage shop. It’s an easy stop if you’re already wandering the blocks between Lafayette and Bowery, where the sidewalks narrow and the storefronts start talking. The building itself doesn’t stand out, but once you’re inside, the quiet seeps in before you even roll out a mat.

Book a spot before you show up—call (646) 964-5736 to lock one in, or just drop in if there’s an open mat. Kids as young as four can crawl through a 45-minute class while parents catch a breather upstairs, and if you’re curious about why downward dog feels different every Tuesday, dharma gatherings add another layer to the practice.

A quick directions lookup keeps you from looping around Astor Place twice. Find the map here and you’ll be breathing right where you parked.