Testimonials

 

  • "I have been going to Yoga Synthesis for about 7 years! I love it there ! I never feel embarrassed or intimidated , all of the instructors are kind and caring. I started doing yoga in a basement of a women who I adored and it was a great way to start because I knew nothing. She moved on to open her own studio but it was to far for me to go there. I was so upset. I went to a couple of places and hated it, than a friend told me about Raji, he used to work out if his house also and than opened yoga synthesis. Well the rest is history! I have taken all level classes and they are all phenomenal ! I am 61 and I exercise every day, I do yoga at least once a week sometimes twice and I look forward to it because of the warmth I feel in the rooms!" Liz K

 

  • "I love this place. I have never been one to exercise regularly, until I started coming here. I have tried classes with most of the level 1-2 teachers, and had a great experience every time. The classes encourage you to work at your own pace, while still challenging you to deepen your practice. I'm so glad I started coming." Christine P
 
  • "Warm (heated but not hot) yoga from beginners to advanced, which really helps you focus on alignment and posture. Clearly some of the best and most creative teachers in the metro NY/NJ area. Extremely nurturing with great guidance, in some classes half the students are teachers from other studios. What I have learned here in 18 months surpasses everything I have done in the previous 6 years of yoga. Highly recommended. Not to do disservice to any of the other instructors (as I have very limited experience with them), but Raji, Andrew, Trella are highly recommended. You can tell at other studios instructors who have trained here." Stuart E
 
  • "Great studio. Warm,  friendly and supportive. Two convenient locations. I have been practicing there for over a year. Many classes and different levels. Wonderful website. I can't say enough." Kerry H
 
  • "Raji & Rose offer a True Yoga Experience. Raji offers World Class Yoga training and classes as well as Meditation Healing and Fun workshops!" Lori R
 
  • "Two great studios, and a wide variety of classes and times to accommodate all levels of yogis!  The teachers all are excellent!  I go 2-3 times a week, and I am never disappointed." Rick K
 
  • "Spending time and practicing Yoga or attending any of the varied consciousness sessions offered at Yoga Synthesis is always heart warming, informative, friendly and loving.. No wonder it is rated one of the Best Yoga Studios in NJ.. Yoga Synthesis is the Purest Yoga!" Mary F
 
  • "Beautiful. Peaceful. The teachers are well trained. A fantastic experience." Michael J
 
  • "Yoga Synthesis is the real deal! There is a wide variety of practices and levels offered, the studio is neat, clean, and well stocked with props. So many teachers on the schedule, so you will certainly find at least one, but more likely very many, that you will enjoy and learn from. There is a lovely, peaceful atmosphere that is transmitted to the students, and it is always a pleasure to practice in both of the studios (there is one in Chestnut Ridge, NY, too). It is one of the best studios out there, certainly in this part of NJ!" Barbara B
 
  • "As a returning student to yoga, I was trying various studios out, to find one that would 'work' for me and once I got to Yoga Synthesis there was no question, that I found it to be the best.  There are classes that address all ranges of where I'm at ability wise as well as how I'm feeling energetically on any given day. The instruction is excellent, the staff inspiring and the other students are friendly. It's a great place to learn and practice yoga as well as enjoy a warm community." Eliza O
 
  • "Ive had a yoga practice for over 20 yrs now, and In my opinion, this is the only studio on this side of the hudson, that's doing Ashtanga yoga, in the best way. Raji's classes are intense but the learning curve is so great! He is a wonderful and fun person and teacher. He is extremely humble yet his knowledge of yoga, its history, the asanas, etc.. are immeasurable.  Of course his beautiful wife Rose is just as delightful and both have the kind of energy that exudes sincerity and compassion. I love the energy of this place and the people in it. If your an avid ashtanghi in NJ, and want to take in some studio time either in led or mysore... this really is the place..." Kendall B
 
  • "It's a studio unlike many others. Led by Raji Thron who brings a style of teaching any dedicated yogi will want to experience. If your committed on deepening your practice with creative sequencing and focus on traditional principals of alignment I encourage you to arrange to take a class sometime." Kenny H
 
  • "I was interested in starting a yoga practice and tried several studios before trying Yoga Synthesis and when I did, I stayed with it, there was no need to go anywhere else. Yoga Synthesis has all the things that matter to me in a yoga studio - excellent instruction, a variety of classes for all levels, and an inclusive environment."  Liz O
 
  • "Yoga Synthesis is just the type of yoga studio I was looking for. Everyone is down to earth, the instructors are masters, yet approachable, the classes are well attended, but not too crowded, and the courses are offered at consistent times that I can actually make! I've gone to many places, never really happy with something or other, Yoga Synthesis has kept me there for 3 years now and I will continue to go back. Plus their package deals make it economical and also offer a great incentive to get me there!"  Sheila M

  • "After teaching for 3 years, i took the 300 hours Advanced Teacher Training at Yoga Synthesis with Raji.  This was one training I was truly sorry to see come to an end.  Raji is the true meaning of teacher.  He is completely focused on your advancement and the deepening of your understanding of yoga on all levels.  He is a teacher of teachers.  As i moved deeper into the understanding of anatomy and physiology as it relates to yoga, I connected to an inner intelligence that i could parlay into my own classes and therefore share that with my students and continue the cycle of teaching and  learning.  My teaching began to mature, as did my practice on and off the mat.  I cannot really put a finger on what happened.  It was and is an ongoing process.  Raji has no other agenda than to help you go deeper into all aspects of this mysterious practice.  He shares his own wisdom from numerous years of practice and study of many various forms of yoga with master teachers.  He is a wealth of knowledge and holds nothing back from sharing what he knows to be true.  He is kind, supportive and a brilliant teacher.  I highly recommend all his teacher trainings. It was wonderful." Trish
 
  • "I visit Ramsey once a year and Yoga Synthesis is must do. I have done yoga all around the world and can recommend this center as world-class, varied and accessible." SM
 
  • "Being a yoga teacher is a serious consideration.  With that in mind, you would want a teacher/mentor who has years of experience and a breath of knowledge.  Raji Thron is all that and more.  I took both his trainings 15 years ago-There are no trainings out there today that offer the scope of knowledge that I received from Yoga Synthesis.  This training is not just about one style of hybrid yoga- it is about the true roots of the practice. It's about building a foundation that you can grow from as a teacher, practitioner and human being." M.S.
 
  • "When I first found Yoga Synthesis I truly was at a very low point in my life. Although just embarking on my yoga journey I was slowing beginning to discover the beauty and benefits yoga has to offer. With a true passion to learn, and a love of the studio and Raji’s teaching, I signed up for my teacher training. At that point I had no intention and or confidence to become a yoga teacher, but rather just had an interest to learn and grow.  However, after my first night of teacher training with Raji, I knew my life had changed forever. His true passion for Yoga, his kind and open teaching style, and the atmosphere of support that his studio created opened the doors of promise in my life. I enjoyed every weekend of my teacher training and never wanted the weekend to end.

 

  • "After completing my teacher training I made a monumental shift in my life that has given me the opportunity to live the life I have dreamed and help adults and children of all ages. Not only did Raji’s teacher training equip me with the knowledge and skills needed to become a successful yoga teacher, but this teacher training gave me the courage and confidence to be the best me I can be.  Raji’s teacher training and Yoga Synthesis is truly unlike any other training and yoga studio. It is my hope the men and women of all ages will have the opportunity to experience the wisdom, light and love Raji and the Yoga synthesis community has to offer! Thank you Raji your gifts and opening the doors of promise in my life." Kimberly

 

  • "Yoga Synthesis has been a great place for me to practice Yoga over 10 years! Every teacher is educated, and welcoming. After practicing for a number of years, I sought out the 200hr training with Raji Tron. It has been an incredible experience! i love to teach, and I love to practice!" Susan Sheehan

 

  • "I was interested in starting a yoga practice and tried several studios before trying Yoga Synthesis and when I did, I stayed with it, there was no need to go anywhere else. Yoga Synthesis has all the things that matter to me in a yoga studio - excellent instruction, a variety of classes for all levels, and an inclusive environment." LO
 
  • "All of the teachers I've tried at Yoga Synthesis are phenomenal. Kelly S. makes me laugh out loud every class, simultaneously weaving in fresh, profound yoga insight, and integrating asana and body awareness with philosophy and attitude awareness. Kimberly radiates so much joy and self acceptance, it becomes contagious! You cannot resist loving yourself unconditionally in her classes. She seamlessly ties together Chinese Medicine Theory, Kundalini, and Vinyasa Flow, creating an invigorating, challenging and restorative practice that leaves me feeling healthier every time. And then there's Raji, whose wealth of yoga knowledge is unmatched, and whose creative, spontaneous Vinyasa flows are always a breath of fresh air. His guidance and encouragement have coaxed me into a number of postures I never thought I could do. I am so grateful for the quality of instruction at Yoga Synthesis, and the thriving community of folks who join here to practice and share their positive energy. My only complaint is that it's far from my home. I might have to move closer :)"  DR

  • "Best yoga place in Chestnut Ridge! Rose and Raji and their whole staff are so nice and are professionals. They created a very warm and inviting space." RS

  • "Yoga Synthesis is just the type of yoga studio I was looking for. Everyone is down to earth, the instructors are masters, yet approachable, the classes are well attended, but not too crowded, and the courses are offered at consistent times that I can actually make! I've gone to many places, never really happy with something or other, Yoga Synthesis has kept me there for 3 years now and I will continue to go back." SM