Riverdale
a quiet corner of the city
The Neighborhood
Welcome to Riverdale. This quiet neighborhood sits in the northwest corner of the Bronx, right along the Hudson River — close enough to Manhattan to get here easily, far enough to feel like a real break from it. The Bronx is actually known as the greenest borough in New York City, and our neighborhood shows why. Here, the air feels clearer, the streets are lined with old trees, and the noise of the city fades away. It's a good place to slow down.
Getting Here
Getting here is simple, however you're coming. Take the 1 train to the end of the line, hop on an express bus from Manhattan, or take the Metro-North to the Riverdale station. Just down the road, you can explore Van Cortlandt Park, a huge stretch of forest with hiking trails and open space. If you'd rather drive, we have a parking lot right at the studio.
Wave Hill
You can also visit Wave Hill, a 28-acre public garden overlooking the river and the New Jersey Palisades. It's a real local favorite — you can walk the grounds, sit in the grass, and just be outside for a while. That same sense of calm is what we try to build inside our studio too.
Make a Day of It
If you want to make a full day of it, the Bronx has even more to offer a bit further east. The Bronx Zoo and the New York Botanical Garden sit right next to each other, and just a short walk from there is Arthur Avenue — the Bronx's own Little Italy, full of real, old-school Italian bakeries, markets, and restaurants. It's an easy add-on to a Riverdale visit if you're coming from out of town and want to see more of the borough in one trip.
Why Johnson Avenue
We chose Johnson Avenue for our studio to give people a real break from their daily grind. Students travel here from across the city, in part because, as far as we know, we're the only studio in New York with a fully grounded floor. The slower pace of the neighborhood helps you settle in before you even step onto your mat. After class, stay a while at our neighbor Moss Café, a farm-to-table spot a few doors down where everything is made in house. Think of Riverdale as your own quiet corner of the city — good for a slower kind of wellness.
Voted Best of the Bronx, Rated Five Stars
130+ Google reviews from the people who practice here.
“Inner Space Yoga is a hidden gem in Riverdale. I have gotten stronger and become more meditative in my practice… I love that I've gained a yoga community.”Kyira H., Google review
“Inner Space Yoga is a wonderful gem of a place in the Riverdale community. The studio offers a diversity of classes and workshops as well as a welcoming environment for experienced yoga practitioners, beginners, and curious first timers.”Brad C., Google review
“If you need anything from an intense workout to serene mental clarity, or if you're just looking for a wellness community in Riverdale, you are doing yourself a disservice by not making Inner Space Yoga your first stop!”Alana M., Google review
“The Inner Space Yoga Studio is a rare gem in Northern Riverdale… The place is pristine and welcoming and the ambiance wonderful.”Marie L., Google review
“Came to a class with my running group, and it was a great addition to our training… a wonderful addition to the Riverdale community!”Carla F., Google review
“This has become such a valuable asset for the neighborhood… it's wonderful to have this much needed addition in Riverdale.”Lauren M., Google review