A great yoga instructor does more than guide you through poses—they inspire mindfulness, strength, and balance in both body and mind. Whether you’re looking to deepen your practice, relieve stress, or improve flexibility, the best yoga instructors create a welcoming space for students of all levels. Long Island is home to many skilled and passionate teachers who bring their unique styles to the mat. If you’re searching for an instructor who will elevate your practice, see who our readers have voted as the Best Yoga Instructor on Long Island.
2025: Long Islanders Voted Chris Olstrom – Just Breathe Yoga Best Yoga Instructor!
Chris Olstrom – Just Breathe Yoga
5078 Sunrise Highway, Massapequa Park
(516) 344-5404 – justbreatheyoga.com
Just Breathe Yoga, offers a diverse range of yoga classes suitable for all levels. Their offerings include hot vinyasa, yin and nidra, open flow classes, and much more. Renowned instructor Chris Olstrom will help you get into the flow and get a feel for the studio’s relaxed and supportive atmosphere. In a one-on-one setting, you and Olstrom will discuss your special needs, long-term goals and create a customized yoga practice. The private yoga sessions are the perfect way for new and experienced practitioners of all skill levels to learn more about the yoga studio and what they offer. This is a great way to ask any questions you may have about your current practice and how Olstrom or any of Just Breathe’s experienced yoga instructors can best support you.
2024: Long Islanders Voted Nicole Helmus – This Balance Life Best Yoga Instructor!
Nicole Helmus – This Balance Life
Glen Cove
(516) 537-8124 – thisbalancelife.com
Nicole Helmus, founder of This Balanced Life, is a consultant, certified yoga and meditation instructor, and fitness trainer, as well as many years of experience in the corporate world. She was certified by Deepak’s Chopra Center; as a registered yoga instructor with Yoga Alliance, she works with clients to help bring conscious and subconscious roadblocks to the surface in order to facilitate peak performance and reaching dreams, goals, and objectives in business and life. Nicole can help your workforce gain clarity through both group and individual meditation and/or yoga sessions. Situated in the Glen Cove area, Nicole incorporates a variety of traditional practices in movement, breath, and meditation to help each student practice their own unique form of yoga.
2023: Long Islanders Voted Nicole Helmus – This Balance Life Best Yoga Instructor!
Nicole Helmus – This Balance Life
26 Glen Keith Rd, Glen Cove
(516) 375-1282 – thisbalancelife.com
Nicole Helmus, founder of This Balanced Life, is a consultant, certified yoga and meditation instructor, and fitness trainer, as well as many years of experience in the corporate world. She was certified by Deepak’s Chopra Center; as a registered yoga instructor with Yoga Alliance, she works with clients to help bring conscious and subconscious roadblocks to the surface in order to facilitate peak performance and reaching dreams, goals, and objectives in business and life. Nicole can help your workforce gain clarity through both group and individual meditation and/or yoga sessions. Situated in the Glen Cove area, Nicole incorporates a variety of traditional practices in movement, breath, and meditation to help each student practice their own unique form of yoga.
