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About
My passion is people. I love teaching yoga one on one and getting to know what you need from the practice so I can design a plan for your yoga journey. I teach and practice yoga for self-compassion and mental focus.
I have several advanced certifications in Yoga Therapeutics, Functional Anatomy, Yoga in Healthcare, and yin yoga. I draw from different yoga, fitness, and, meditation practices to design customized sessions for my clients. Most people I work with want to make a yoga practice part of their weekly routine. Repetition and ritual achieve the best results! However, I also work with people in the short term looking to learn the basics of yoga so they can feel comfortable in a group class, develop techniques to prevent and manage an existing injury, learn some tools to decrease stress, or, to master a tricky pose. I look forward to exploring whatever is leading you to your mat and illuminating how yoga can empower you.
Overview
Hired 13 times
Serves Brooklyn, NY
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1 employee
7 years in business
Business hours
SunClosedMon7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
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Shania J.
Jul 14, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
I’ve been taking private lessons with Kira for over 6 months now and words can’t explain how amazing she is. As a beginner I was worried and didn’t know what to expect but she’s so patient, caring, and great at explaining things. It also feels good knowing that she can help with anything I need in my practice, whether I want to focus on strength or flexibility, meditation or mindfulness etc. she’s wonderful at all of it, and has been helping me get closer to my goals. She puts her heart into her teaching and I feel so lucky to have found her!
Details: 1 student (one-on-one with instructor) • 23 - 30 years old • Vinyasa Yoga • No experience • Increased flexibility • Relaxation • General fitness (e.g., weight loss, toning) • My home, venue, etc.
Private Yoga Instruction
Yas H.
Feb 12, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
Kira is great, super patient and very professional. Yoga has been a challenge for me, but she has helped me improve tremendously.
Details: 1 student (one-on-one with instructor) • 31 - 40 years old • No yoga preference • No experience • Increased flexibility • General fitness (e.g., weight loss, toning) • My home, venue, etc. • At the pro’s location
Private Yoga Instruction
Margaret Z.
Nov 10, 2021
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Hired on Thumbtack
Kira is a great yoga instructor. We really appreciate how she tailors each class to our specific needs and exercise goals. She is a very calming presence and has made learning yoga fun and not intimidating. I would absolutely recommend hiring her!
Details: 2 students • 31 - 40 years old • No yoga preference • No experience • Increased flexibility • Meditation • Relaxation • General fitness (e.g., weight loss, toning) • My home, venue, etc.
Private Yoga Instruction
Rebecca M.
Apr 6, 2021
Kira’s teaching stands apart because of her attention to detail and compassion for her students. I never thought I’d be a “yoga person” but she’s helped me understand how to tailor a practice to make yoga work for ME rather than trying to look like someone else when I practice.
Rebecca c.
Mar 22, 2021
Kira is a wonderful yoga instructor! She has the most approachable, welcoming and calming energy and she is great at meeting you where you are while also challenging you. I always feel a lot better after I finish one of her yoga classes. Highly recommend!
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Kira Mccarthy
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I offer discounts for bulk packages i.e. purchasing 3-10 classes at once in a bundle. You also get a free class if you refer a client to me who books!
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I like to do a 10-15 minute intake over the phone just to get to know you a bit before we meet. I'll ask about your previous experience with yoga, any injuries or health concerns you may want to share with me and I will ask what you hope to gain from your yoga practice.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I earned my 200hr RYT from the acclaimed Pure Yoga in NYC in the Vinyasa style yoga with an emphasis on the principles of Iyengar alignment.
Additional training at Prema Yoga Therapy Institute in NYC includes:
100 hour Therapeutic Yoga Essentials (centered on applying yoga therapeutically to address the specific needs of the client and modifying for injuries)
25 hour Yin Yoga (a gentle practice to stretch the connective tissue and increase flexibility where poses are held for a long time)
