Katie is the best yoga teacher. Ever. I have done yoga off and on for around 30 years and have been…read moreto all the yoga studios in the Valley. I have never met a yoga instructor so intuitive, so committed, who knows how to engage her students exactly where they are at in their practice. In her " Yoga for Stiff People" class, everything that I had learned previously, fell into place because she took the time to start with the foundations of yoga. Her first class focused on the feet and by the end of 6 weeks, we had systematically worked our way up to the neck and head. She demonstrated good and bad techniques, breaking down each movement into its components so that we not only got the position correct but we understood how simple, easy to remember adjustments helped us maintain body memory. Each week Katie reviewed what we had learned from the week before and her warm, engaging style was an invitation to think about form and posture in very practical ways. Previously, I never quite knew if my foot placement, or hip placement or if my weight was distributed quite right. Katie changed all that with her practical, hands-on instructions - and she had time to come around to all of us in her class to give us one-on-one help. Quite unexpectedly, I found myself working at home on short routines that she had shown us. I was also thinking of getting shoulder surgery after years of injections and P.T. - but not any more. When our 6 wks ended, I jumped at the chance to work one-on-one with Katie at a deeply discounted rate and it's the best decision I've ever made. I've worked with personal trainers in the past, and I had a daily running practice. In addition I worked out diligently in the gym but ironically it has been Katie who has taught me to really connect with my body and teach me ways to deal with chronic injuries that previously I simply pushed through. Bum knee? Painful shoulder? Neck? Challenging back pain? Do yourself a favor and work with Katie. She changed my life.

I have been taking private yoga classes with Katie Shults/Build Yoga for about 8 months and could…read morenot be happier! Katie offers a program of Private Yoga for the well being of the whole person, providing a therapeutic vehicle for truly taking care of yourself. She tailors her teaching to meet you where you are and helps you move forward at your own pace, with enthusiasm and humor ,and without judgment, whether for a single session or a cumulative series of private sessions. Katie is a strong advocate for learning proper alignment to avoid injuries and to build core strength. You set your own the pace, learn to build a foundation from the ground up. It's so important to have the right foundation. The great thing about her private instruction is she is there just for you, without distraction of other students, with lots of hands on to start you off on the right path. Private yoga classes can help you ride the wave of events in your life, helping you to be in touch with your needs and moods, and learning how to feel grounded. How to open your heart. How to protect yourself. How to stretch and breathe and how to keep your chin up, look straight ahead and feel balanced in your life. My first private classes with Katie were for a shoulder impingement. I had practiced yoga for several years in and around the Valley and had ignored a repetitive shoulder injury for too long a time. Katie offered me a series of private therapeutic yoga sessions. I was initially a bit nervous and uncertain as to what to expect from my new private yoga experience. From the moment I met Katie for our first session, she immediately put me at ease. The results of a series of 3 sessions were amazing -- by the last session I had almost no residual shoulder pain and was stronger than ever before, less prone to re-injuring my shoulders and back. I have continued my private yoga study with Katie on a longer term basis to work on building core and upper body strength. Katie's steady hand offers a purposeful and reassuring touch, as she assists in adjusting aspects of my alignment and positioning while clearly explaining the purpose of each pose and adjustment. She custom tailors each pose for me, talks me through the hard parts to distract from the discomfort, and continuously introduces new poses every session, integrating breathwork, relaxation and self-care into the mix. Cumulative progress happens much quicker in private sessions than within a group setting. A private instructor helps you gain confidence and progress safely. Instead of being overwhelmed by information and awkwardness, I find myself being eased into knowledge and understanding. During each session, somewhere along the way I lose all track of time and by the end of the session feel different, like I have accomplished something great. I am calmer and more relaxed. Katie knows exactly how hard to push and really understands a client's limit. I cannot imagine any yoga teacher, personal trainer, physical therapist or coach that could do a better job at catering to a client's personal needs and goals than Katie Shults. Yoga is a means to real personal improvement over time. It's a gradual, steady, natural way to feel better in and about yourself. I've discovered that between sessions, bits of guidance that Katie has given me will spring to mind...suddenly there I am on the street corner waiting at a stop light, focusing on breathing deeply, relaxing my shoulders, changing my posture and along with it, my attitude. All thanks to Katie. Group yoga classes are great, but a private teacher deepens your practice in surprising ways. It's like the benefits a student receives from a tutor versus classroom learning. Whether new to yoga, needing rehabilitation from an injury, or just wanting to take your practice deeper, one-on-one or private group yoga instruction with Katie Shults/Build Yoga can help get you there. Occasionally I also attend Katie's group classes. Her group sessions are phenomenal...creative, insightful, hard work and fun. Private or group classes, Katie's pretty wonderful. Do yourself a favor, consider calling Katie/Build Yoga and make an appointment now!

I wasn't entirely certain how or that virtual training would would actually work, but two weeks in,…read morethis is by far the best part of my week. I've known Kelly Coffey for a while now in various contexts. Her Pleasure Principles online course is a phenomenal and fast way to eradicate the impacts of shame from your life, and just an all around great resource. She's the same as a trainer as she is in every other way that I've encountered her: Brilliant. Creative. Caring. Real. Funny. Effective. Whatever your level of excellence or shortcoming- in fitness or in life - you can show up exactly where and as you are and Coffey will meet you there and help you get to where you want to you, with zero judgement about any of it. Highly recommend!

If, like me, you're a woman who has struggled against her body and had a love-hate relationship…read morewith food virtually all her life, having yo-yo'd with both your habits and your weight more times than you can remember, Kelly is speaking to us. Don't let the "froo-froo" language (how do you spell that?) of "self-care and compassion" fool you; Kelly is both straightforward and direct in her delivery, making what can seem difficult to grasp both clear AND practical. There is no disputing that the Principles she outlines are on the mark for what most of us need, and she offers all the support and encouragement to help us practice them, while modeling the practice herself. In my one-on-one session with her, she helped me breakthrough a block I was having that has helped me to move forward with the practice of the principles and get me on my way!

I wish I could give this place zero stars…read more Came up too Mass. for a wedding and decided I wanted to try out yoga while up there- found this place and bought the 2 for 1 class pack online. Booked a class online and the next day when I showed up- the studio was closed. No one picked up the phone and the class mysteriously "disappeared" from the schedule online - as if I never booked it. I thought I was loosing my mind! tried calling multiple times- NO ANSWER My gf tried booking the class for us the next day -- SAME THING HAPPENED! Class disappeared from the schedule and no one picked up ( we called both locations ) I had to dispute the charge with my credit card company- because no one was able to answer my questions or even pick up the phone! disgusting business practice- shame on you people. This is a sham place and should be closed down. Vile.

This studio teaches the Baptiste brand of yoga, in additional to barre and and spin. Baptiste is…read morenice for a hot, sweaty vinyasa that's not so hot nor so brutal as Bikram. The yoga instructors are pretty good -- especially Ellen, who's one of those rare teachers who both gives detailed physical cues and tracks the moment-to-moment psychological experience of the poses with relatable insights.

Words can not begin to express my gratitude to Hannah. A medical condition left me unable to…read moreparticipate in regular yoga classes and I was extremely depressed and frustrated. I tried exploring at home gentle yoga videos but was fearful of pushing myself past my limitations which could result in an ER visit. I did my yoga session at Spirit Space Yoga as I felt I would have trouble relaxing in my own home. Hannah had all the supplies ready for me and the room was clean, quiet, and zen. I immediately felt at home at Spirit Space Yoga and was very comfortable opening up to Hannah. Hannah is wonderful and has a calm, nurturing, knowledgeable presence. She calmly and patiently listened to my limitations, goals, hopes, dreams, and fears. She led me through a wonderful private session that made me feel alive and hopeful again. Hannah was able to design a session that worked on my goals of strength, flexibility, and relaxation in a full body workout without over-exerting my arm where I have a PICC line placed. I felt respected and safe throughout my whole session. I have to admit when the actual yoga started I felt a bit odd being the only student but Hannah reassured me that the feeling would quickly pass, and it did. I look forward to continuing my yoga journey and healing with Hannah. She is a holistic practitioner and leaves you feeling good in mind, body, and spirit.

If you are looking to build chi, work with the breath, and ultimately find peace centered in an…read moreopen heart and a balanced body, I highly recommend Lynn's classes. Her practice is deep and spirit-filled.

I very much enjoy Lynne's Yoga and Healing Arts Workshops. Having been a student of Lynne's for…read moreseveral years, I can, with confidence, give her a five star rating. The Yoga, Tai Chi, and Medical Qigong programs heal and relax both body and spirit. Some of the many benefits of these healing arts are stress reduction, increase range of motion and flexibility, enhanced breathing techniques, and improved balance. A fit for all ages!

Bill and I have been training for about 6 weeks now and many people have noticed. He's helping me…read moreprep for my wedding and a friend of mine prep for her baby (who's due in about 3 months). Bill contours the work out to what you want. I'm never board, it's always challenging without being back breaking and he's there to push you on rainy days when all you want to do is curl up in front of the TV. "Nobody ever regret working out". Bill makes sure your form is correct so even when he's not there you know what you should and should not be doing. I can't recommend him enough. Whether you're a bride to be, mother to be or just want to tone up, Bill's fantastic!

Bill has been accommodating and extremely motivating as a coach/trainer. I recently moved to the…read morePioneer Valley and have trained on and off for the last few years. Starting with someone new can sometimes be awkward or disappointing when you are used to working with someone else, but Bill has made the experience seamless and fun. He has tailored the workouts to my needs and is easy going and fun to work with. Working out always makes me feel good, and Bill makes our sessions challenging and effective. Its a perfect combination and I always look forward to our sessions. He knows his stuff. I am currently expecting my first baby and Bill has been a big part of me feeling strong and prepared for my body's changes and challenges to come. He does his research about how to best support me and even looks ahead to what I might need later in the pregnancy and post natal. I could not ask for more.

Excellent instruction for all levels. Loved her teaching style and content. She is encouragingread more

Serenity Yoga has been an amazing experience from the first time I visited to this morning's yoga…read moreclass. Warm, friendly and inviting, all of the instructors have their own style which provides a great variety of classes. Starting a regular yoga practice has been a positive force in my life!

Health coaching: All…read moremy life I have had a problem with body weight and self image. I routinely ate too much of the wrong foods. I was unable to get a firm handle on what I could do to stop my lifelong spiral into obesity. Over the years my weight has gone steadily up. I've suffered from hypertension, colitis, high blood pressure, and the general fatigue that comes from carrying around 30-40 extra pounds. I knew I needed help. I turned to Health Coach and Mind/Body nutritionist Christie Rosen. Christie really knows what kinds of food make the human body run most efficiently. She put me on an organic diet that has worked wonders for me. I'm never hungry. I've lost a great deal of weight. I feel terrific. My blood pressure is super low. My colitis has vanished. I have all the pep in the world. Christie is an extremely pleasant and non-judgmental young woman, and very knowledgeable in her field. I would highly recommend Christie Rosen to anybody with a weight problem or to anybody who simply wants to get a handle of good nutrition. She has definitely turned my life around. Yoga Instruction: I have taken many yoga classes over the years and always came away disappointed. The classes were either boring, physically undemanding, painful, or on rare occasions potentially injurious to my body. Since my wife and so many of my friends raved about the wondrous benefits of yoga, I decided to give it one more try. Lucky for me I took a class taught by Christie Rosen. Christie was the first instructor I ever had who really taught me how to do yoga properly in a way that would let me fully experience its many benefits. Her exercises are mentally soothing as well as being physically invigorating. I come away from her classes knowing that I've had a thorough workout yet I never feel tortured or stressed. She intersperses new postures with old so her classes never get tedious or boring. She gives each of her students personal attention, varying postures and exercises based on individual flexibility and skill levels. Christie has a thorough knowledge of yoga and its underlying physiology. She is a wonderfully talented and extremely personable young woman. She has a people-oriented teaching style coupled with a relaxing demeanor and calming personality. Thanks to Christie, my overall physical condition has improved dramatically. Since starting her classes I bend lower, stretch further, balance better, and stand taller. Christie's yoga class has become the focal point of my weekly exercise routine. I will do anything to avoid missing it. I cannot praise Christie highly enough. Gary K. Wolf Creator of Roger Rabbit http://www.garywolf.com/

Christie is one of the best yoga teachers in Boston. She is a great instructor for all levels and…read moreabilities. She will take the time to answer any questions after class. I could not recommend her any higher. Namaste.