I have always loved the idea of yoga, but never really got "into it" until I found Coolidge Corner…read moreYoga. Once you get over the "youngish, white girl vibe" (those who know what I'm talking about know what I'm talking about), I have found the instructors here are funny, approachable, and not intimidating at all. The classes are pretty easy to follow along with even with little yoga practice. My tip would be to look around you if you have no clue what you are doing (LOL). I also LOVE that the classes here are 1.5 hours - it goes by so quickly and I always feel like I get a good stretch and workout no matter the class. I've only tried one other studio in the area, but that's enough to know I don't really want to go anywhere else. No pretentious renaming poses and flows. Full disclosure: I'm also a skinny Asian American girl in her late 20s, so I can't really speak to how inclusive this place can feel, but I do believe they try to welcome everyone. Once I signed up for the $30/30 days deal, I'm pretty sure I took 10 classes. For beginners, I would come with a friend so you can learn the culture of the studio and introduce yourself to the instructor if you can. Grab a blanket, strap, and two blocks with your mat :) Flow and Restore is what I started out with and it's my favorite class. Come 10 minutes early! I have never not found a spot in a class when I do this, even when it gets crazy crowded. Sometimes, they'll run out of blankets and straps, but the instructor will always get them for you. Parking is metered street parking. You can pay with Park Boston app or credit card on certain streets (including the spots in front of the studio), but other meters are quarters only. I have never missed a class because I couldn't find a spot, even at rush hour!

I attended a Flow and Restore class with Heather. It was a very relaxing class! An even mix of slow…read moreflow and restorative postures. Heather offers optional hands-on reiki/touch during savasana which I loved! The studio space itself has a very grounded and peaceful energy. I can tell they have cultivated a nice community there!

10/10 all the way around! From reception to the actual class it was a seamless process since I had…read morebooked ahead of time. Katrina was my instructor for my first visit and let me tell you all I left feeling every part of the workout! I haven't been working out lately as often as I should and after leaving her class I booked for the month. If you're into mind body strength practices this is definitely the way to go.

Fantastic instructors, good variety in the classes! I have been to barre in the past, but I was new…read moreto Barre3, they were super welcoming to newbies, you have the option of hands-on help and the instructor makes a conscious effort to be in a central place to demonstrate all exercises/flows. Will be continuing to take classes!

This is actually more of a yoga place unlike most hip hop yoga studios which are in fashion right…read morenow. The teachers here have practiced yoga for years and they are trying to get you in that space both physically and mentally. No one is there after few months of a teacher training certificate. The classes are extremely affordable if you think about the quality of the classes and experience of the teacher. I take Annie's class because that was the first one I attended. It's best part of the week for me now. I go in with chaotic head and so hyper .. I get out all calm and aligned. I don't even go for meditative goals. It's just such an added benefit to my work out.

We rented the large yoga studio for my kids' birthday party. The owners were extremely nice and…read moreeasy to deal with, the room is perfect for a party, and the decor is very appropriate for a birthday party. I would recommend this venue for an event.

I have been going to Down Under Yoga studio since August and I have had an unlimited membership…read moresince. I stumbled into my first heated class with Masaaki after finding out I had a stress fracture in my tibia. Since I wasn't able to run for 4 months, and hated any other form of exercise, I was looking for something intense, but supportive and therapeutic. I found that here. While injured I went to Down Under every day I could and now that I am running again I still try to go three times a week. I have been to the Cambridge and Brookline studios and both are wonderful. Very calm, relaxed, and welcoming atmosphere. I regularly go to 6am heated flow classes with Claire and Amanda, but pop into Masaaki's and Gregor's classes whenever I can. Kristina, Will, Danielle, and Louie have subbed from time to time and I love the way they mix it up. All the teachers at Down Under are amazing and bring their own unique flair to the classes. When I was not running, I was obsessed with Irina's Sunday 90 minute classes because they were so challenging and fun! She was a great teacher and brought humor into the practice which I greatly appreciated. I only didn't particularly enjoy one teacher (who's name I forget) but I haven't seen her on the schedule in some time. When my 30 day for $30 trial period ended, I attended a few classes at Coolidge Corner Yoga to try and take advantage of their newcomer offer and instantly came back to Down Under because of how fond I was of the teachers and studio atmosphere. Nothing compares. The heated flow classes at Down Under are MUCH hotter and less crowded. I also feel like Down Under Yoga is less "trendy" than other studios and is more committed to offering a deeper practice that goes beyond the physical. I appreciate the diversity in age and ability of the yogis in my classes as well. There definitely is a community aspect here which is awesome. The showers are kept clean, and the lockers are very convenient. Sometimes you have to wait a while for a shower because there is only 3. I don't mind, but some people get annoyed. One lady who works here is especially rude. She yells at people for taking too long in the showers when it is clear everyone is trying to be as fast as possible. Not very "yogi" of her. I think she got fired because I haven't seen her in a few weeks. My only "complaint" is that I wish there was a way people who come regularly could store mats at the studio, or not have to pay 3 dollars to rent a heated flow mat every time. I carry my yoga mat and towel 2 miles every morning walking to the studio from my apartment, on the T to work in down town Boston, and back every day and it really hurts my back! I feel like this counteracts all the work I just did in class. Other than that, I love this studio and plan to continue my practice here for as long as I am living in Boston. HIGHLY recommend!

I don't want to give a star rating because I've only done three or four drop in classes here…read more However, I just want to warn people about the hot classes. I've gotten bad migraines after two of the hot classes here, both of which I found pretty boot-camp-y and un-yogic. One of them, the instructor was yelling about " Making your legs the same length " and " uneven limbs " the whole time. Well, I have many close to me with physical deformities/abnormalities--myself included--and that just completely took me out of it. I've had more empathetic experiences at Bikram inspired Hot 26. If you're very low body fat and love to take the most intense Power Flow classes on offer, this might be a good place for you. I have been practicing for six years and I'm in decent shape generally and on the intermediate end in most classes--but I was on the floor and ended up with bad migraines here. The Iyengar class was the opposite, very slow and jerky with extremely detailed cueing. Not a workout at all, but nice if you like Iyengar (I found here that I don't really).

Brandon, co-founder of Baptiste, is incredibly experienced and supportive of old and newcomers to…read morethe practice! I came to Baptiste in 2021 without prior hot yoga experience and felt welcomed; now in 2024, I continue to commute 1hr each way to practice. Having taken sessions at both the Brookline and the Northampton locations, across varying class energy levels, I always leave feeling like a better version of myself. Nuts and bolts: heated classes of ~95F; plenty of streetside and lot parking; classes with 15-40 participants without feeling cramped; mat/towel rentals at $3; complimentary hydration station, toilets and changing stations!

Just took my first yoga class here today, and I did not enjoy it unfortunately. Im very familiar…read morewith heat and humidity in a hot yoga class but today it was really too much. I could see others uncomfortable as well. Within 10 minutes, all of our clothes were soaked. I was so stressed by the heat/humidity I couldnt enjoy or focus on my practice. After class some other students and I let the instructor know the heat was too much, much more than a typical hot yoga class. Unfortunately our class went over by almost 10 minutes and as I was heading to my car, I already saw the cop clipping the violation ticket, I would've appreciated if we ended the class on time since there's meter parking only.

I have been really enjoying my time at CorePower!…read more Now having completed 15 classes, I can say I am totally hooked. I started going by using my Class Pass and only found myself wanting to use my credits here. Then I tried out the free week trial through CorePower directly and loved it. I didn't wanna take a rest day! I will say you need to be careful because I didn't realize I had booked an eighth class and it didn't notify me that the free trial was over. Once I attended, I was charged $35. I was reached out to by a staff member via email and then got a discounted first month of unlimited classes. I am excited to continue this journey! Here's what stands out to me: The instructors are all so friendly and cultivate such a warm, welcoming environment. There is an infectious energy in the studio that makes you want to chat with your neighbor. The studio feels spacious for the amount of people that can be packed in there. It is always so clean!! Even the mirrors. Also, the LEDs are a fun addition. The locker room, although tight at times, is maintained impeccably. Always clean and stocked with amenities. I love that they always have spray deodorant and tampons! It's hard to feel clean when taking the classes and having several stocked showers is great. I am getting stronger and feel great! Even in little ways I am seeing great process that makes me want to stick with this for a while. To be continued!

Somewhere between a 3 and a 4 for CPY Comm Ave. I really enjoyed the C1 class I took with Neha, who…read moreprovided plenty of modifications and encouragement. Since it was a smaller class, we got some personalized guidance for chatarunga and crow. Chatarunga is one of those poses that looks so easy and flawless when someone does it correctly but it's super tricky to get right yourself. So I appreciated the step-by-step demo. The only nit has to do with the playlist - it was a wide mix of different genres and didn't, IMO, really match the flow. Oh, but some drama. Not sure what happened exactly but the girl next to me left about ten minutes in. It's not exactly a slow sequence so maybe that was what turned her off but C1 is technically the fundamentals class and it's really only going to get harder from here (as someone who plodded through C2 recently). In any event, the shuffling next to me was a tad distracting. The studio was nice and roomy, loved the windows that let in some light on a rainy afternoon. My complaint has to do with the lockers. First - the funky cheesy feet smell scale was off the charts. 100000/10. Second, the lockers looked like they hadn't been cleaned in a while: lots of hair, dust, what looked like cracker crumbs (??) in one. I'm not super squeamish about this sort of thing but CPY is not cheap and the facilities could be a lot cleaner for the price point. Parking: metered street options right in front. Front desk is very nice and welcoming.

I always have a wonderful experience at JP Centre Yoga! I take the heated and restorative classes,…read moreand they are consistently taught by caring teachers who provide cues and plenty of support. Ruth and Chanel are both incredible instructors!

This studio is incredible! Such a wonderful space, convenient location, great staff. Special…read moreshoutout to Jill Rodgers, my favorite instructor here.

I happened to end up in a yoga class taught by Ana (Divya Jyoti) a few years ago and it was…read moreamazing. She was incredibly attentive to the needs of all of us students and really tailored the class to what we needed that day. I loved it. Since that class, I started doing private Yoga Therapy sessions with her on a regular basis and taking her group classes whenever she offered them. It has made a big difference for me. There's nothing like having someone dedicate an hour to really working with you. I have felt a big difference physically and emotionally (!) from working with her. The private yoga therapy sessions last about an hour and are always different. There's usually a mix of talking/checking-in to see what's been going on, breathing practices (pranayama), physical practices (asanas), relaxation techniques, recommendations for helping to feel better throughout the week, energy work, etc. Really, there's so much that comes into the sessions. I always felt I came away from them feeling better, more relaxed, and with some real tools that I could use on my own. I loved that. It really made me feel like I was getting something tangible out of the sessions. She also offers workshops, which have been excellent and are a great way to meet her and see her style. Her studio offers Trio classes, which are semi-private yoga class for three people. Those are a really nice way to get many of the benefits of the private sessions but at a much lower price. Private sessions are definitely an investment, but I feel like the benefits I got from them made it more than worth it. Bottom line: I can't say enough good things about Divya Jyoti Yoga Studio. It's definitely worth checking out!

From the owner: We specialyze in semi private hatha yoga classes and private yoga therapy sessions. We offer yoga…read moretraining for mental health providers so they can complement their private practice with yoga tools.

Excellent dental practice. Dr. U took over the Goldfarb practice and all the staff stayed and are…read morehappy--a great sign.

Massage studio, physical therapy and yoga/Pilates. This place is a one-stop studio for your…read moreWellness needs. Tucked away on the second floor of the Arcade, the ladies who run this place are kind and welcoming. I have only come here for physical therapy but I do like the overall feel of this place. If you're new or self-conscious about your yoga practice, come here! The classes are only a few people and they're always all smiles when I cross their paths before or after my therapy appointments.

Not sure why there are 2 listings for Smartbody Movement, but I'll post here too…read more.. I wish I could give Smartbody 6 stars!!! I've only worked with Iwalani, but she is a truly wonderful teacher. I love gyrotonics, and to my knowledge this is the only studio in the Brookline area. It's suitable for all ages and the classes are small (no more than 5 or 6 people, usually) so everyone gets personalized instruction. Iwalani is really good at modifying the exercises for each student as necessary. Try it, you'll love it!

I've been taking Gyrotonic lessons with Iwalani and Pilates with Anne for a few months now. As a…read morevocalist, I've noticed an EXTREME increase in my lung capacity. I've also had major improvements with shoulder and back pain. Gyrotonic is great! It's like swimming out of water... Really nice teachers too!