Left a VM two weeks ago and didn't hear back so I sent an email. Trying to find info about pre and post natal yoga classes, which are listed as offerings but not on the schedule. It's now been over a week since I emailed, and no one has bothered getting back to me in either method. Would not purchase memberships from a company that doesn't care enough to even respond. read more

I was gifted yoga classes to Be In Union in 2011 by my mentor. Since that time I had always known I wanted to experience to the Yoga Teacher Training bc I had heard it is a great personal journey experience. Over the last 15 years I have been coming to the studio on & off. Life has been kicking my ass as it has most of us since 2020 & this past summer I reached my healing warrior limit & realized that I had done much work on healing my emotional & mental wounds, but not physical ones. I had no idea what to except when I started this training, but let me tell you it has exceeded my expectations. Be In Union is just that. It is a powerful community space to Be In Union with yourself & others in the community who we share more in common with than we realize. I always just "did yoga". After these 3 months I now understand what it means to have a practice. I highly recommend taking the ride to this sacred, energetic space to take classes. Know that you can show up as your are, even if you simply made it on the mat & lay there for yourself. The Yoga Teacher training was truly life changing for me. My intention was never to be a teacher, I simply wanted to get back in touch with & heal my body. I am grateful that I am now part of this community I never knew I really had, yet have been part of for 15 years. Goes to show how if we push ourselves past our comfort zones things "we never imagined" are possible. This teacher training was one of the best investments that I have made in myself. read more

I bought a gift card for 10 classes and have been trying to reach them for weeks. I wanted to ask about what to bring to my first Yoga class, what to do/not to do, etc. I've been calling for several weeks, left a voicemail, tried their email, etc. No response. At this point, I'm willing to loose the money. Not being able to to reach a business via phone and email (during their work hours) is a really red flag and a really bad business practice. I'll be looking for another Yoga studio. read more

Kick ass classes, but even more importantly there is a great sense of community. All classes are heated, but to varying heat levels. Strongly recommend trying this place out. read more

If I could give 10 stars I would. I am VERY particular, have practiced for more than 30 years in many countries, and this is by far my favorite place to practice. Ego-free, wonderful sense of community, no false spirituality, just real humans. Lots of different ways of teaching, but all of the classes are honestly accepting of all bodies and levels while also being challenging. read more

This is a yoga studio, a place for reflection, self care, and includes an amazing community. The space is comfortable with nice heat, pretty light fixtures, and views of the bustle of Somerville Ave and also a historic graveyard just outside. There is a consistency between instruction that unifies a cohesive experience that is bound to be helpful, no matter when you are able to make a class. Each instructor brings their own strengths and perspectives. I am a better yoga practitioner and a better person because of be. in Union yoga. I have brought friends from the community and from out of town because I believe that it is a great space. I would highly recommend this studio. read more

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LOVE the new studio! I can't wait until all of the space is finished/built (showers, etc). Checking in is a little confusing the first time if the downstairs office is locked. There isn't a lot of space to just sit and hang out while you're waiting for your class to begin if the downstairs is locked. However, I do like that they lock the office space where I stash my bag since the front door to the building remains unlocked. Parking is rough - let's be honest. But it was rough before. Union just kind of sucks, sorry. The instruction/classes remain welcoming and unpretentious. That is the hallmark quality of Be and reason alone to come and practice here. Blanca and Jackie are wonderful teachers and leave you wanting to come back for more. I've been practicing with them for some time now and love their energy and warmth. I also love that Blanca makes her practice about exercising not just your body but your mind too. You can go as deep as you want, which I love and find very restoring and energizing. read more

Wonderful local yoga studio with a wide array of class options and times. I love how every teacher has their own style and flow. Every class I've taken has been the perfect balance of challenging and relaxing. I actually think the class package prices are quite fair and well worth the price. The heated classes are hot, but not uncomfortable. I've been to a lot of yoga studios, and this is definitely one of the best. read more

I am so grateful for Be yoga. This is a place founded in what yoga should be about- wellness centered in community, diversity, doing the right thing for yourself and others. I would love to encourage support of this business both during this stay-at-home time period and when humans can go be with humans again- their zoom classes are so fulfilling that I have not even gotten off my mat after Blanca's Sunday morning Vinyasa before coming here to help broadcast that Be is doing these great classes from the studio into your homes. I may be sitting next to a little old space heater box with incense on the floor of my bedroom, but this is the closest escape from quarantine there could be. I hope you give yourself the same gift. read more

I'm in like, but not love, with Be. I truly dig the community vibe and find it a comfy-cozy, warm, and inviting environment. This is a studio where people smile, casually chit chat, and there's just no pretense, stress, rushing around, or anxiety to be found. It really is special in that sense. Also, the instructors are very real. Unlike some yoga studios where the instructors have a cult following and are treated like celebs, at Be, the instructors are super down-to-Earth and just really approachable, calm, cool, and collected. I've been to over ten different classes, with a bunch of different instructors, some who I enjoy more than others, but overall it is a similar vibe for each. Classes are heated, so the sweat is dripping and sometimes splattering around you, and the flow is pretty similar with the same mix of poses. I'd like to see some more creativity in the sequences and some more teaching of the poses. Instead of simply offering the more advanced poses, it would be nice to spend some time breaking them down and giving us a few minutes to try them out. I say this as someone who actually does most of the advanced poses but notices that most other people don't. Also, and I say this about most studios so it is not just Be, I would LOVE some more hands-on adjustments. These classes are small, with less than 20 people usually, so it would be great if the instructor could make the rounds and give us little adjustments here and there, even if it is just a gentle push on the low back in down dog or child's pose. I also have this nagging thought in the back of my mind during any hot yoga class: Is the heat actually good for me, or is it fooling me into thinking I can go deeper than I really should? And another thought as the sweat is dripping into my eyes: Am I really getting my heart rate up from moving, or is it just that it is 90 degrees? That's a big reason why I find it hard to make a place like Be my regular, go-to spot for regular practice. I'm just a scaredy cat about the heat and fear that it masks what is really going on in my body. It also kind of bums me out that most of the instructors don't play music during class. This shouldn't be a big deal since it doesn't have a big impact on the actual practice, but I like some groovy tunes to help get me out of my head, especially after a long day of work. Overall, I get a lot out of Be and I appreciate who they are and what they do. I love that they have such a full schedule and I can make a last-minute decision to pop over for a class. I'm always happy when I'm there, I just don't leave with that yoga high that I get from other classes. It is more like a yoga grounded, so maybe that isn't such a bad thing after all. read more

Holy smokes. Holy SWEAT. This place is awesome. Came here for the first time last night - took Norm's vinyasa class. Super welcoming students, SUPER friendly staff. Norm was actually greeting students in the lobby, and directed us to the studio upstairs. The space is large (really large) and when a late arriver squeezed in next to me, I still had plenty of space to move, which is great - no one likes to feel like a sardine. The studio is warm, and then they crank up the heat. I didn't realize this was a heated class (shame on me for not doing my homework), and so didn't have a towel, and spent the last half of the 90 minute class on my slip-n-slide of a mat, but it was totally fine. I took child's pose when I needed to (or just stopped mid-pose to clean off my mat with my sweatshirt) and didn't feel disruptive or distracting at all. This was definitely a "come into whatever place yoga is for YOU" class, which is so my jam. This place is my jam. Clean bathroom, space to change, a cooler to fill up your water bottle, space to stash your stuff. And Norm. Really like his vibe. Will be back! read more

The Good : ~Instructors are not hit or miss, they're all fantastic. ~All types of people come to classes. Whoever you are, you'll feel welcome. ~It's fun. I don't know how to convey that in a sentence but it is. The Bad: ~Parking is hard, unless you're comfortable parking in the grocery store lot next door. ~There's a dead tree in one of the smaller rooms that if it ever moves will shed more leaves/needles than a Christmas tree in May. ~Honestly, the location. if you're looking for some place close to the T it takes a little longer to get here. read more

I don't write reviews very often - if at all - but I think it is necessary to write a review about be. yoga studio as they are definitely worth it. Amazing studio for beginners and no beginners as well. I had been to a few yoga classes here and there, tempted by family and friends, and it had never clicked. Either the classes were too full, the levels were to high or the instructor was way into the class and not so much into the students. However, this year I wanted to change my workout - when I say change, understand start - and introduce yoga into it, just to check it out. Looking at the different options around the area, I found that the Foundations class could be a good fit for my necessities and sure enough it was. The instructor, Blanca - also one of the owners, - not only cares for the positions and all the things that go into yoga but also makes you forget about the sometimes uncomfortable positions you are at by humor - yeah, I know, humor in yoga, amazing - and by kindly but effectively coming and helping you to get into the positions without hurting yourself. I highly recommend this studio. read more

I fell in love with be. after my first class. I've been a member for three months and I'm still motivated to go multiple times per week. I'm totally hooked! --- PROS: The studio is completely unpretentious, inviting and wonderful. The teachers make it a point to remember my name, offer personal assistance, and tailor the classes to all levels. There are 7:30pm classes so I have enough time to commute back after work. Weekday and weekend classes are not overcrowded. I highly recommend teachers Norm and Jill. I always leave their classes calm, energized and very sweaty. That said, I haven't come across a teacher I didn't like. --- CONS: Parking can be tricky, especially on the weekends. I also love to experiment in classes and it's always on offer, but I'd love to see more time spent on learning totally new poses. Overall, I highly recommend this studio no matter your experience level. The teachers are truly fantastic and welcoming to everyone. read more

I went to try a yoga class here and sadly they had been burning incense in the room which I'm very sensitive too. The teacher apologized several times. The lesson, call before you go. I'm now being more deliberate in trying to find a studio that doesn't burn incense. read more

Whenever I'm back in the Boston area, these guys are the only yoga place I'll consider going to. Absolutely amazing instructors, with a vibe that is supportive of beginnings as well as advanced students (I fall somewhere in between). When I lived in the area, I would go there at least a few times a month, and every time was amazing. "Be" definitely has a distinct style that is passed along to all their teachers. Any class is a great class. I couldn't recommend this highly enough. And, believe it or not, I have yet to find a yoga studio in my new home city (San Francisco) that matches the community and general feeling of Jacqui and Blanca's amazing studio. read more

This is a great local yoga studio with a variety of classes and instructors! I've taken classes with Norm and Blanca and they're both amazing! Very challenging so bring your water and your towel, but in a good way. It's also a great feeling to support a true community staple and support a local business. read more

I'm new to yoga, and this studio is so welcoming for beginners! I'm already hooked :)

The Studio--be. epitomizes what is meant by community. The studio is warm, inclusive and maintains a standard of simplicity. The teachers and those affiliated with be. provide a safe environment and encourage students to "live their practice." All are welcome and embraced as they are. The Classes--it's hot, vinyasa yoga. They state this on their website. They also outline what each class is designed to do. They empower you and are inspiring in action. The 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training--like any good employer, Jaci and Blanca (the co-owners of the studio) challenge you to do your best work. They hold you accountable without holding your hand. This training is not about memorizing Sanskrit or a typical, "vanilla" flow to then robotically demand of your students. It is about learning the yoga practice as a whole, while learning about yourself. You are expected to show up, do the assignments, submit them on time and apply your knowledge, especially in live teaching sessions. It is an intensive training and it's work. It is designed to challenge you on every level: mental, physical, spiritual, emotional, etc. in an effort to inspire you to be your best self in yoga and in life: "Live your practice." As a yoga teacher and perhaps as an employer, you wouldn't demand of others what you aren't willing to do yourself. This principal is subtly taught by putting you in uncomfortable situations by which to learn and grow from. This arms you with the tools necessary to teach others. The training is an "out of the box," life experience that's yours to keep forever. You work alongside real people who have your best interest at heart first, and they genuinely want you to thrive. be. is the real deal. At the end of the training, they don't just give you your certificate, you earn it. It was awesome becoming a certified Yoga Teacher through be. It was well worth the investment--time, money and energy included! read more

full disclosure: i both practice and teach at this studio, and have for several years. i did my teacher training here, too, so i feel i can give a well rounded view of this studio, the teachers, and its offerings. like everything else, you get out of your yoga practice what you put into it. this studio provides a welcoming, non-judgmental, open space for everyone to come and do just that. we offer a range of classes for all different ability levels, and adjust each class to fit the needs of those who come to practice. as a student, i so appreciated this approach. i felt engaged, not just instructed. i loved my student experience here so much that i wouldn't have chosen to do my teacher training anywhere else, and that training remains one of the most important and formative experiences of my adult life. i am so beyond happy i did it. we have a range of teachers who focus on everything from steamy vinyasa to restorative and yin yoga, from prenatal practice to music-infused flow classes. there really is something for everyone here, and i love getting to be part of a place that offers so much to the community. teaching here is consistently among the best part of my week. i encourage anyone interested in yoga, whether brand new or a seasoned practitioner, to come see us. come early and chat with the instructor (who'll be there to check you in) and let us know what you need. this practice can change your life, and this studio is a great place to practice. read more

Be = my favorite yoga studio ever. I went to Be for about 2 years while living in Somerville. All the instructors are wonderful and it definitely helped improve my practice. Remember water and a towel!! read more

Jackie and Blanca lead an incredible yoga experience. The studio is comforting, the classes are great workouts, and the teachers are intentional in their practice. Grateful. read more

Amazing personable teachers who really take the time to get to know you and what you want out of a yoga class. Many different classes to help taylor to your needs and wants out of a yoga class. This is the typical corporate like yoga studio. The owners look at you as people, not dollar signs. read more

This is by far the best studio I have ever been to. You begin where you are, no matter what level or prior experience you have, and the instructors will make you feel completely accommodated and welcome. For many students, it has become a second home - a nonjudgmental, warm, loving environment that accepts you just as you are. Jaci and Blanca are amazing, and the dedication and compassion they put into the studio is astounding. You'll not only have an amazing yoga practice, you will laugh along the way, feel refreshed, rejuvenated, and leave feeling more at peace and open. I can't say enough good things about be in Union and the instructors and students that make it what it is. Whether it's your first time, or you've been practicing for 20 years, you will leave with a refreshed body and mind. So don't hesitate -- all are welcome, so come on and dive in. read more

I'm climber, and I like to come here to stretch things out. I really enjoy Blanca's classes. I like the heat and warmness of the staff. It's one of the best studios I've visited. read more

This is my go-to yoga studio in the Boston area. I love it not only for the fantastic yoga instruction and experience, but also for the overall energy of the space. It's truly a local, community-oriented studio. There are no added frills or corperate-minded gimmicks like you see with commercial studios that only care about making money. The co-owners Jaci and Blanca are just the best and truly care about each and every person that steps through the door. I could not recommend this studio more! read more

I took the 200 hour training a few years ago, and it was one of the best experiences of my life. Now I live in LA, where there are yoga studios everywhere, but I have yet to find one as dear to my heart as be. in Union. The teachers are so incredible there and you feel like family. They also focus on empowering the students and encouraging you to be your best. I would highly recommend the 200 hour training to anyone, or if you want to find a studio that is authentic and truly listens to students, come here. It is a special gem of a place. read more

I took the 200hr teacher training at Be.in union a few years ago, and it provided me with more personal growth, spiritual sustenance, and sense of community than I had imagined possible. I decided to train at this studio because the co-owners, Jaci and Blanca, provide a non-judgmental space where I can explore what yoga means to me. There are no "shoulds" at Be. I have felt empowered to make my practice my own, whether that means resting on my mat for the entire class or pushing my physical limits by trying challenging poses. As a result, I have been able to do things with my body that I didn't think were possible. During my teacher training, the co-owners were dedicated to helping each and every one of us to find our voice as a teacher and find our inspiration for deepening our yoga practice. We were a group of 12 teacher trainees. The instructors inspired us to truly share ourselves with one another, to honor our differences and our pasts, and to learn from one another through co-teaching and giving each other feedback using a protocol that felt safe. AND we were inspired to push our boundaries at the same time! For me this meant speaking loudly and carrying myself in a more confident way. Everyday, I left training tired but completely full of life and possibilities. This teacher training surpassed my expectations because the instructors taught us how to connect in a compassionate way with our future yoga students. I not only left with a solid base of knowledge of the 8 limbs of yoga, but also a deeper understanding of and respect for myself as a yoga practitioner. If you haven't noticed, I highly recommend this teacher training and the studio in general! read more

I've been a regular yoga student for 3 years now and have been to multiple yoga studios. The thing that stands out about this yoga studio is that all rooms are HEATED; but they don't call themselves hot yoga. The temperature of the class depends on the instructor, I know the owner Blanca likes to keep it really hot. I've been to 4 other instructors class and I think Tegan's class is least heated. She teaches an amazing core & restore class on Mondays. All the teachers I had taught a great yoga sequence that flowed and they spoke calmly. Everyone of them encourage students to listen to their body and it made me feel really comfortable to take a rest in child's pose. This place is a complete no judgement zone; I once spent 1/3 of the class in child's pose because I was exhausted from something else and the teacher didn't question it. She let me be. Different teachers have different degrees of interactions with their students. I like Blanca and Jacklyn's interaction; they give you massages when you're in child's pose or in savasana (sometimes). And there are some teachers who gives only verbal adjustments. I have only been to non beginner classes and they are quite vigorous. The classes can get full and the teacher doesn't slow down for anyone. Thus, if you're a beginner, I highly recommend finding a beginner/basics class where the instructor will tell you how to get into a pose and it's modifications. read more

Good classes (see old review), but I've been priced out of going here. It's simply too expensive now, which makes me a bit sad.

My wife and I were very big fans of Be In...We have been attending the studio for about four years and have loved just about every class that we have taken. Having taken the last six months off due to injury, we were shocked to go back into the studio recently and find that they have increased their prices and removed some of their discounts. Previously, any non-Somerville teacher was entitled to a discount (about $3-4 dollars). Now, only Somerville city employees receive the discount. So with a combination of an increase in price and removal of the discount, the drop-in class now costs me $20-an increase of seven dollars since last spring. We would like to continue going however we feel like we are being priced out-just like everything else in Somerville at the moment. read more

Brittany Musto is incredible! Unfortunately she only teaches Mondays at 8am, but I caught her subbing the 6:30am sunrise class this Monday... I wish the 8am worked with my schedule because I would be there every week. She uses aromas and oils that add so much to the experience. 10/10 class. My other favorite instructors here are Norm and Genevieve. Can't say enough about this studio - the best! read more

I'm new to yoga and feel very welcome at be. in Union. The instructors have all been welcoming and helpful and the classes have all had very friendly people. This is the first studio I have tried that makes me want to come back! If you are worried about parking I suggest making sure you get to Sunday classes. No parking restrictions on Sunday so you can park in meter spots and resident spots. read more

This is by far the best yoga studio in the area. Also, conveniently, it is one of the most affordable! How often does that happen?? I've been coming here for quite a while now (I think I'm on my 4th or 5th 10 class pack). I usually take one particular class with one particular teacher, but I've been to several others and they are all great. I never felt anything but welcomed, encouraged, and safe--even when I was a beginner (I took my second ever yoga class here). The studio is large, bright, and pleasantly heated. I've purchased a couple of groupons for other studios because of the great deals you can get, but I've given up on doing that because this studio is so much better, and I'd just rather come here even if there isn't a groupon deal. I've recently moved out of Somerville, but still drive past 4 other studios to come to classes here. Also, and this may just be a personal preference, I have a soft spot for business names that are puns. read more

For years I was looking for a yoga studio that fit my needs but always felt a bit disappointed until I found Be. Militant, competitive yoga I had tried turned me off to the practice for a while yet other studios didn't let me delve or develop enough. The idea of hot yoga and previous experiences with it would have kept me away from Be. if I had known that's what a friend was dragging me to, but it turned out to be the best mistake. I learned the heat does wonders for me when it's the right studio with the right teachers. At Be. most of the teachers encourage, direct and allow me to delve into what I consider the ultimate practice of developing mind and body equally. Every teacher is great but if one isn't perfect for my current practice, I can see how they would be perfect for another and I appreciate the balance. If I want to learn more difficult poses I feel more than comfortable asking the teachers ahead of time, and if I want more physical adjustments I can ask for that as well. When checking in a teacher will often ask what you need that day, and I love how they really listen. To me, this speaks wonders of the teachers and their ability to help students own their own practices. This is truly a special place with truly special teachers. read more

This is my favorite yoga studio in the area! All of the classes I've been to have been great. Especially Norm's vinyasa class. It's challenging but a great work out and norm is really great. read more

I joined as a total beginner and found Jaci and Blanca's laid back approach welcoming and effective. Their approach is shared by the other wonderful teachers as well. I can take my own pace but also have the option to challenge myself. I started going occasionally, but soon moved to a monthly membership. Well worth it! read more

I participated in my first class here and it was great. The instructor was extremely qualified but also friendly and helpful. This is a great place for all levels. read more

As a drop in student the atmosphere was relaxing and welcoming. I did the 1.5 hour vinyasa class with Norm and was surprised but enjoyed the high temperature if the studio. Was the perfect detox I had been craving after the holiday season. read more

i'm writing a review for blanca's classes at be! after moving to the bay area in september, i sorely miss blanca's teaching style and presence that she has while she teaches. blanca is fun, genuine, able to guide helpfully through poses, provides proper adjustments, and truly teaches in a way that is encouraging, challenging, and accepting...love her! blanca's saturday morning classes are impossible to replace. blessings at the new studio location, to the yoga family, and blanca's family! read more