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WELCOME TO ABHAYA

Home for Community oriented Yoga & Teacher Training in DUMBO, Brooklyn

About the Studio

Our mezzanine level, beautiful light-filled space offers:

  • Floor-to-ceiling windows
  • 1100-plus square foot yoga room with hardwood floors
  • Green Plant wall
  • Radiant Heated Wood Flooring
  • Safety With 24-hour Security
  • ADA Accessible
  • ADA Bathroom
  • MERV-rated HVAC System
  • Small Yoga Private Room
  • Two Changing rooms
  • UV-Treated Hot towels with essential oils (*seasonal)

Align-Flow-Restore with Us

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Meet Our Teachers

Adeline Berger

Andromeda Han

Arelis Hernadez

Aubree Jones

David Kinniburgh

Dylan Meyers

Eduardo Martinez Diaz

Emma Schechter

Isabelle Atallah

Kayla Kilgallen

Leysan Nigmatova

Madeleine Katz

Mallory Easton

Michelle Addo

Mimi Lê

Tara Glazier

Thainah Freitas

Tina Silverman

Nisha Nusrath

Yuri Tachibana

Our Story

Abhaya began as scribbles on a cocktail napkin in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica. From that wish, Abhaya was founded in 2010 with the help and support of friends and community. The intention was to create a home for yoga in Brooklyn, where people could feel free, safe, and supported. We were inspired to create a community-based yoga center with a focus on sacred space, high-quality education, and studentship for those truly interested in diving into the path of yoga, awakening and healing.

Throughout our 15 years in business in DUMBO (and 3 in Gowanus pre-Covid) this vision manifests itself again and again through our lofty spaces, student body, local teachers, teachers in training, and the illuminative guest teachers we’ve hosted over the years. Abhaya welcomes you into the traditions of yoga, but teaches in a modern and accessible way.

Abhaya has been training students at the 200 hour and 300 hour level since the start. Some of these brilliant souls teach within Abhaya, and some have dispersed around the globe. We are honored to have graduated hundreds of Abhaya TT students. You can find our alumni gracing studios all over the Brooklyn, in corporate environments, leading retreats internationally, and studios all over the world.

Come try our breath-centered approach to alignment, vinyasa flow, and restorative yoga. Find greater freedom & stability in your body and mind.

Approach

We began as the first Anusara studio in Brooklyn. Over time, our approach developed to not only include the wisdom of bio-mechanics, Iyengar’s precise alignment, and empowering non-dual philosophy, but also a deeper look into the breath, subtle body anatomy, and physiological benefits.

This evolved into the Abhaya Method.

The Abhaya Method provides the framework for the Abhaya trainings and is based on a 4 Pillar integrated viewpoint of the body and breath, which includes muscular-skeletal alignment, core and joint support before active stretching. It has been influenced by our lineage in Non-Dual Philosophy, Anusara/ Iyengar, Vinyasa Flow, and Fascial research studies. This 4 Pillar approach to alignment exists within the 5 Kosha Bodies, where our goal is to integrate the Physical body, Pranic/ Energy body, Mind/ Emotional body, the Wisdom body, and AnandaMaya Kosha, the essence body. The roots of the tradition are honored with an open and non-dogmatic approach.

We’ve had the pleasure of hosting renowned international teachers: Sally Kempton, John Friend, Douglas Brooks, Krishna Das, Sianna Sherman, Doug Keller, Desire Rumbaugh, Kenny Graham, Paul Meuller-Ortega, Hareesh Wallis, and so many more.

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About the Owner

Tara Glazier ( ERYT 500+) founded Abhaya Yoga in 2010 with the vision of creating a community-oriented center for yoga and education in Brooklyn. Tara’s love for art, dance, spirituality, movement, and healing can be seen through the tapestry of teachers and offerings at Abhaya.

With 26 years experience teaching yoga, a student since 1998, and a lifetime as a professionally trained dancer, practicing and teaching body-centered arts is her happy place. She graduated from The Hartt School/ University of Hartford in 1999 with a BFA in Dance Performance & Pedagogy and attended North Carolina School of the Arts for high school as a ballet major. Once she moved to NYC to pursue a professional career as a dancer, she became an avid yogi, to keep herself sane and balanced. She simultaneously worked as the Lower School Director of BalletTech and ballet teacher during her early years in NYC.

She completed her first YTT 200 in the Vinyasa style and continued with Jivamukti, Astanga, and finally Anusara, where she was able to heal a host of injuries. While working and teaching yoga part time, she taught all over the city: Virayoga, Equinox, PremaYoga, AreaYoga, Yoga People, Brooklyn Yoga, Mala Yoga, along with a private practice. She received her Anusara Certification ~2005. She focused solely on teaching yoga, offering workshops, and retreats nationally and internationally; Bali, Costa Rica, & Ibiza. She’s taught at Kripalu, Ananda Ashram, Yoga Journal, as well as most recently at NYU Mindful program.

Tara, along with a newly formed Non-Profit 501c3 board, felt inspired to affect change in the world of yoga in 2015. By founding the Abhaya Yoga Foundation, they were able to offer yoga education to diverse populations that may not have normally had access.

It is a great gift for Tara to create a “home” in Brooklyn, back to her roots, where she began her yoga teaching career. She’s grateful for her many teachers & guides who have supported her on her path: Sally Kempton, Bill Mahony, Zhenja LaRosa, Adyashanti &Mukti, Sharon Landrith, KD, Doug Keller, Dr. Naina Marbelli, and many, many more. She appreciates the many lessons along the way that have continually challenged her and yet stoked the fire for greater commitment to the craft and deep love for yoga. She offers big thanks to Margarita, the Manager, without whom Abhaya on the daily would not be possible.

She lives in Ditmas Park, Brooklyn, with her sweet modern family. Her teenager and 5-year-old keep her on her toes. And, Adam, her husband, is a steady support for her work and the studio.

About the Owner

Tara Glazier ( ERYT 500+) founded Abhaya Yoga in 2010 with the vision of creating a community-oriented center for yoga and education in Brooklyn. Tara’s love for art, dance, spirituality, movement, and healing can be seen through the tapestry of teachers and offerings at Abhaya.

With 26 years experience teaching yoga, a student since 1998, and a lifetime as a professionally trained dancer, practicing and teaching body-centered arts is her happy place. She graduated from The Hartt School/ University of Hartford in 1999 with a BFA in Dance Performance & Pedagogy and attended North Carolina School of the Arts for high school as a ballet major. Once she moved to NYC to pursue a professional career as a dancer, she became an avid yogi, to keep herself sane and balanced. She simultaneously worked as the Lower School Director of BalletTech and ballet teacher during her early years in NYC.

She completed her first YTT 200 in the Vinyasa style and continued with Jivamukti, Astanga, and finally Anusara, where she was able to heal a host of injuries. While working and teaching yoga part time, she taught all over the city: Virayoga, Equinox, PremaYoga, AreaYoga, Yoga People, Brooklyn Yoga, Mala Yoga, along with a private practice. She received her Anusara Certification ~2005. She focused solely on teaching yoga, offering workshops, and retreats nationally and internationally; Bali, Costa Rica, & Ibiza. She’s taught at Kripalu, Ananda Ashram, Yoga Journal, as well as most recently at NYU Mindful program.

Tara, along with a newly formed Non-Profit 501c3 board, felt inspired to affect change in the world of yoga in 2015. By founding the Abhaya Yoga Foundation, they were able to offer yoga education to diverse populations that may not have normally had access.

It is a great gift for Tara to create a “home” in Brooklyn, back to her roots, where she began her yoga teaching career. She’s grateful for her many teachers & guides who have supported her on her path: Sally Kempton, Bill Mahony, Zhenja LaRosa, Adyashanti &Mukti, Sharon Landrith, KD, Doug Keller, Dr. Naina Marbelli, and many, many more. She appreciates the many lessons along the way that have continually challenged her and yet stoked the fire for greater commitment to the craft and deep love for yoga. She offers big thanks to Margarita, the Manager, without whom Abhaya on the daily would not be possible.

She lives in Ditmas Park, Brooklyn, with her sweet modern family. Her teenager and 5-year-old keep her on her toes. And, Adam, her husband, is a steady support for her work and the studio.

Abhaya Defined

Abhaya
To be Fearless, courageous, to be with and without fear.

Our Mantra
Fear Less Love More

The Abhaya Mudra

The Abhaya Mudra is most commonly seen in the Hindu/Buddhist deities. The Abhaya Mudra represents protection, peace, and the dispelling of fear. Later, Tantric connotations offer the non-dual approach to the word, to be with and without fear. To go beyond fear, we must step into it. And beyond that fear lies Love.

It's been my joy to have found Abhaya and Tara in particular. To be in the presence of someone who is so perfectly suited for the thing she's chosen to do is not that common in my experience. I know this has been her dream for 14 plus years, and to be a part of her dream and those who that dream has inspired, is deeply important to me for some reason. In the hundreds of classes I've probably taken, Tara has never been anything but present; with all the upheavals of the last several year,s she has never flagged or been anything other than an indomitable source of positivity. She is my hero. And Margarita, what can be said? Who doesn't love Margarita?
P.A longtime student

Adeline Berger

Yoga helped Addie heal from trauma and reconnect with her body. A 200-hour graduate of Abaya Yoga, she creates a safe space for students to ground, grow, and explore. Off the mat, she’s a creative cat mom, copywriter, and artist, inspiring others through her practice. She is currently pursuing her Advanced 300 Hr TT with Abhaya.

Andromeda Han

Andromeda Han, a Brooklyn-based artist and yoga instructor, blends Eastern and Western influences in her practice. Certified through Tattva at Area Yoga, she teaches dynamic vinyasa classes focused on alignment, breath, and movement, with experience at studios in Brooklyn and workshops in El Salvador.

Arelis Hernadez

Arelis Hernandez E-RYT 500, a Brooklyn native, has practiced yoga for over a decade and completed her 200-hour and 300 -hour training at Abhaya Yoga. Her alignment-based teaching emphasizes anatomy and modifications, making yoga accessible to all.

Aubree Jones

Aubree’s yoga journey began in college and evolved into a passion for empowering others through mind-body connection. Her energetic, blend meditation and philosophy, challenging students with creative sequences and focus on presence, strength, and confidence. She is an RYT 200 graduate of Abhaya and currently pursing her Advanced TT, 300 Hr with Abhaya.

David Kinniburgh

David, a writer, composer, and father, has practiced yoga for 15 years and is now embarking on a journey to teach. He aims to help students bridge the gap between body, mind, and the world, fostering unity and oneness through their practice. David is E-RYT 500, having graduated from both the 200 and 300 Hr programs with Abhaya.

Dylan Meyers

Dylan E-RYT500 discovered yoga at an early age by using her mom’s at home workout DVDs. It wasn’t until she entered recovery that she began to seriously practice yoga asana and decided to take the Abhaya 200H YTT and the Adv 300 TT. Yoga has transformed her life on physical, mental, and spiritual levels. Dylan enjoys leading classes that are both active and reflective, that allow greater connection to the body and Spirit, and are both engaging and grounding. Dylan recently received her Masters in Social Work at NYU.

Eduardo Martinez Diaz

Eduardo(B.Ch.E., E-RYT 500, YHC), was born and raised in Panama. He graduated from Georgia Tech in 1997 with a degree in Chemical Engineering, and worked in the industry for 10 + years before dedicating his skills to the field of health through Yoga and Ayurveda. He has studied yoga for 30 years under master teachers and been teaching yoga for over 15 years now. Eduardo draws from various yoga traditions, his engineering background and his sense of humor to craft healing experiences that are precise in instruction and colorful in narrative.

Emma Schechter

Emma, a certified yoga instructor and middle school teacher, completed her 500-hour training at Abhaya Yoga under Tara Glazier. She began practicing yoga in college to manage anxiety and has since developed a deep love for the practice. Emma is passionate about creating accessible spaces for all, teaching classes that challenge both body and mind in a safe, supportive environment.

Isabelle Atallah

Isabelle Atallah, a global traveler with a Biology degree, completed her 200-hour certification at Abhaya Yoga in 2019. Her playful, dynamic teaching balances strength and flexibility, while her knowledge of anatomy ensures safe practice for all. She teaches in various community settings and is pursuing her 300-hour training at Abhaya and Pilates certification.

Kayla Kilgallen

Kayla E-RYT 500, inspired by her mom’s yoga teaching, turned to yoga during nursing school to relax and connect with herself. After completing her 200-hour training in Costa Rica, Yin certification, and 300 YTT with Abhaya, she now teaches alignment-based flow classes focused on embodiment, compassion, and balance.

Leysan Nigmatova

Leysan has practiced yoga for seven years, finding strength and fearlessness both on and off the mat. Certified through Abhaya Yoga, she offers creative, playful sequencing and inspiring classes that deepen students’ practice and encourage mindfulness and presence. She is currently completing Abhaya 300 Adv YTT.

Madeleine Katz

Madeleine’s lifelong passion for yoga, music, and dance has evolved into a career in wellness and teaching. Her fluid, playful classes combine physical challenge with spiritual expression, awakening students’ inner child. She earned her 200-hour certification at Abhaya Yoga under Tara Glazier and is currently completing her Mentoring Program.

Mallory Easton

Mallory, a recent 200-hour graduate of Abhaya Yoga, combines her background in dance, rock climbing, and science to create dynamic, anatomy-focused classes. She aims to make yoga fun, accessible, and relevant, helping students connect with their practice both on and off the mat. She is currently completing the Abhaya Mentorship program.

Michelle Addo

Michelle (E-RYT 500), a Brooklyn-based teacher, earned her 200-hour and 300 – hourcertification with Abhaya Yoga in 2021-23. She empowers students of all backgrounds with technical, alignment-focused sequences, emphasizing modifications for individual needs. Michelle’s practice goes beyond asanas, embracing ahimsa and devotion to community, fostering both internal and external peace.

Mimi Lê

Mimi, a practitioner for over 15 years, completed her 500-hour training at Abhaya Yoga with Tara Glazier. Her mindful teaching style blends energetic and restorative yoga, focusing on safe alignment and breath awareness. She advocates self-healing and continuous learning, creating a balanced, transformative space for her students.

Tara Glazier

Owner/ Founder of Abhaya, Tara is committed to yoga as a student and a full time teacher and educator. Her classes are dynamic, yet subtle, and incorporate principles of the breath and muscular-skeletal alignment points. Each class integrates and is inspired by the philosophy and mythology of Yoga, which she encodes into an embodied experience through asana.

Thainah Freitas

Thainah, an environmental engineer from Brazil, discovered yoga six years ago and was drawn to its holistic nature. After completing her 200-hour training at Abhaya Yoga in 2023, she now shares her passion in Brooklyn and New Jersey. Her dynamic classes focus on strength, flexibility, and self-discovery, creating a space for growth and mental calmness. She is currently participating in Abhaya Adv TT.

Tina Silverman

Tina E-RYT 500+, originally from Ukraine and living in New York after five years in Shanghai, began her yoga journey in China to unite body and mind. With 200YTT and 300YTT certifications from Drishti Vinyasa, Ulu Yoga, and Abhaya Yoga, she aims to help students reconnect with their bodies and deepen their practice.

Nisha Nusrath

Nisha is a Brooklyn native of Bangladeshi descent who discovered yoga as a child, drawn to the body’s connection to the natural world. What began as play evolved into a deeply intentional practice and a meaningful part of her healing journey. She completed her 200-hour training at Abhaya and is currently pursuing her 300-hour certification.

Through thoughtful alignment cues, Nisha invites students to slow down, listen inward, and reconnect with breath, body, and self.

Yuri Tachibana

Yuri’s journey with yoga began in high school, when she developed a steady practice as a way to combat anxiety. Since then, yoga has not only been a physical support, but also a mental and spiritual one. In the fall of 2024, Yuri completed the RYT 200 Hour Training at Abhaya Yoga in DUMBO. Her favorite quality about yoga is the power to soothe the body and the mind.