Goodyoga was Brooklyn’s Oldest Studio
when I closed the last of 10 locations after over 16 years in 2023.
My first location was in my former Chinese Restaurant Speakeasy Loft above the Sneaker Q on Broadway in South Williamsburg. 2 years later, I hired other teachers to expand into my 9 bedroom guesthouse in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. From 2009 - 2014, Goodpoint hosted international guests, rooftop classes, daily dinners, monthly parties, weddings…and the Swedish UN Ambassador.
Before I closed Goodpoint at the end of my 5 year lease and moved our flagship to Greenpoint Avenue, I had already expanded to Bushwick (Goodwick), Clinton Hill (Goodhill & Goodies Cafe) and Williamsburg (Goodburg at The Wythe Hotel).
I opened Goodhart in Bushwick as a Teacher Training Annex in 2016, along with Goodnorth, my upstate retreat space and I moved Goodburg to it’s own home on Metropolitan Avenue in 2018. Alas, all existing locations closed on Friday, March 13th, 2020 when the Pandemic struck NYC…and me, personally.
I reopened our Greenpoint Flagship in June of 2021 and enjoyed 2 years of pandemic growth before deciding to retire from brick and mortar in favor of travel, writing and…freedom!
I treasure the experience I had with the community of teachers and students that supported Goodyoga for over a decade. 14 years went by so quickly. They will forever be my good ol’ days, but I’m leaning into this exciting transition.
I’m finally focused on writing The Goodbook: The History, Philosophy & Practice of Goodyoga and Badyoga: Sex, Drugs & The Unbearable Business of Wellness, think Eat, Pray, Love meets Kitchen Confidential.
I am also an ordained member of clergy, available to perform weddings, memorials and other ceremonies of significance upon request.
I am available to provide counseling for a suggested donation equal to your hourly rate of pay.
Learn more about my diverse professional history here and read my student’s feedback here.