Goodyoga was Brooklyn’s Oldest Studio

when I closed the last of 10 locations after over 16 years in 2023.

Produced by a student, I’ve cut out my interviews and let the students say it best.

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 guest house in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. From 2009 - 2014, Goodpoint hosted international guests, rooftop classes, daily dinners, monthly parties, weddings…and the Swedish UN Ambassador.

Our friend and Athlete, Actor, Model & Photographer Glen Dandridge, Jr. at Goodness

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).

Our friend, Musician and Professor, Dr. Akiva Zamchek, wrote us a song!

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.

Flan stopping traffic in Prospect Park for Lululemon.

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!

Goodteachers answer the question you were afraid to ask.

I treasure the experience I had with the community of teachers and students that supported Goodyoga for over a decade. 16 years went by so quickly. They will forever be my good ol’ days, but I’m leaning into this exciting transition.

Promo for our quarterly good108 Seasonal Sun Salutations event.

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.

The Gongs, the Harmonium and the Wind Chimes were all adopted to good homes.

I am also an ordained member of clergy, available to perform weddings, memorials and other ceremonies of significance upon request.

I knew Caleb Simpson’s house tour would likely be popular, but I didn’t anticipate 10 million + views and no longer being safe in my own live / work ! Be careful what you wish for!

I am available to provide counseling for a suggested donation equal to your hourly rate of pay.

This photo by Merri Cyr became the catfished face of a footpic profile. Seriously.

Learn more about my diverse professional history here and read my student’s feedback here.