Am just finishing up my 30 days for $30 special trial deal here, and I know I'll be signing up for more! I'm coming back to yoga after an absence of about 8 months that resulted from some injuries and other maladies that had left me unable to keep up with a Vinyasa flow style class. I joined a gym and found myself hating that and missing yoga so badly. The reason I chose Down Under is because they offer a larger variety of slower/level 1 classes, and at hours that really work with a 9-5 work schedule. I'm impressed by the level of technique that I'm learning in these classes. I know I will return to flow classes, but not until I feel fully ready. I'm also impressed at how aesthetically pleasing the place is with a variety of beautiful tile and woodwork throughout it. I also love that the changing rooms have latch doors and that classrooms are swept between classes. I also appreciate that there are some older teachers (my age range!) that I feel understand that all bodies are subject to some deterioration/pain as the years go by! As with all yoga studios that I've visited, the staff is friendly and make you feel comfortable. read more

Update: got a follow up call after this review and ended up being able to try a month at the studio after all! Thanks, DUY, for the great customer service! read more

The instructors are definitely 5 star but the classes are super crowded (literally cannot fit a hand between mats) and the lobby is AWFUL. Over crowded, poor layout - it's the worst way to start and end a class. read more

I would like to suggest that this studio tag teachers or classes as to whether there is no music, spiritual/calm music, or clubbing music. An increasing number of teachers here play loud, heavy-beat dance music during their classes. Many experience yoga practice as a form of meditation in motion. Students should be forewarned about classes that depart from that tradition. Overall, the quality of teachers here has diminished over the years, although there are still a few stellar teachers on staff. read more

Oh Down Under--how much I would love to give you five stars! I spent 2 months attending classes at least twice a week due to a great Groupon deal, and here's why it's a four star review. Pros: - Location: right off of the green line, perfect for Brookline dwellers. - Fabulous teachers! Katie: sweaty, unique vinyasa classes with lots of movement. Kate: well-sequenced, invigorating flow classes and blissful relax and renew classes with enough movement and stretching to keep you awake and engaged. Einat: super sweaty very fast-paced Baptiste-style flow. Masaaki: slow but challenging alignment-focused flow. - Great variety: challenging ashtanga, sweaty and slow flow, and sweet relax and renew classes are all on the docket. Cons: - Teachers and classes vary WILDLY, and it's difficult to know what to expect based on the class title. I attended several "flow" classes where I spent upwards of twenty minutes sitting still and being lectured on alignment, or moving abruptly from pose to pose with no transition work. - Classes start and end with very little lag time in between--I understand the studio needs to make money, but it's stressful and very un-yogic to be rushed out of class and slammed into a wall of people trying to get in and out of the small entryway. Hard to get to chat with teachers after class as well. - On the same note, students are allowed to enter classes up to five or ten minutes late. This is disruptive to both students and teachers. All in all, a good experience. I hope the studio continues to offer some type of discount service, since the $18 drop-in rate is one of the most expensive in the area. I look forward to seeing DUY Brookline continue to grow! read more

I've been to this studio now twice. 1) the lobby area is busy and crowded and very public, meaning you can't really privately store things in your lockers. 2) The showers are located in rooms with the toilets, so if people are showering, you will not be able to take that necessary pre-yoga pee. 3) Teachers vary. Alot. However, I was able to get some awesome advice from a teacher there when she heard my needs. 4) It's a diverse range of people (age, size, etc) who take classes there, which is nice. 6) Desk workers are helpful and know the studio. 7) There are still ladders and contractors everywhere. read more

This place just opened, but it's wonderful! Unfortunately they're going through some growing pains (the heating/AC wasn't fully set up yet, there were some issues with the walls that needed to be fixed) but they did a great job. The space is beautiful. They also have some amazing teachers you need to check out. I love Kate H. Natasha R and Patricia W are also amazing and very well known, senior teachers in the Boston area!! You gotta check it out :) read more

I have been practicing Iyengar Yoga here for the last year in the weekly series taught by Patricia Walden. The instruction of this class is hands down some of the best teaching I have experienced in 16 years of practicing yoga. The format is workshop style with a few experienced assistant teachers adjusting students throughout the class. The incorporation of a yoga philosophy discussion before the class is great and unusual. My only gripe about Down Under is the huge size of these classes and the Grand Central Station feeling before and after classes, with barely any room to move, long bathroom and changing room lines and overall chaos due to the large number of students practicing here with common spaces that cannot accommodate the size of their student body. read more

My first class was a 'gentle yoga class' on a Monday. It was such a bad experience that I haven't been back since, now wasting a 30 day membership. The instructor was condescending (towards everyone from a beginner to a student who had taken hundreds of yoga classes before); and was oblivious that different people have differing abilities when it comes to flexibility and turnout. Unusual for a yoga instructor but I haven't been able to get myself to try another class at this place since. read more

This is THE place for yoga in the Boston area. They offer a wide variety of classes, and have outstanding teachers for all styles. Highly recommended. read more

I love DUY. I haven't had all the instructors but the ones I have had so far are terrific. I also take the TRX class with Michael who is fabulous and really takes the time to help you and get to know your strengths and weaknesses. Love Barbara Benagh, Kate Heffernan, Masaki. They each have very different styles but there is much to love about all of them. It's honestly a great studio and there is something for everyone to choose from in the way of styles of yoga. The hot yoga studio has a really good thermostat. It doesn't seem to get as "HOT" as Baptiste which I found to be overwhelming at times. But it's plenty warm for a great workout. read more

I've found my happy place in Boston! This is exactly the kind of yoga I like to practice - heated baptise. Mark is the best teacher and is so welcoming. Some days you want to pull back on your practice and he encourages that and other days you want to challenge yourself and he encourages that too!!! The pricing is a little much for me. I tried to the 30 days for new students, I love this yoga studio so much I'm going to have to find a way to fork over the cash. read more

I agree on teacher quality and variety of classes, that is excellent and I am sure the place has potential for 5 starts, BUT not quite yet there since right now: -TRX classes are scheduled but actually not avail (they make them just regular exercise class) as they have not received any of the TRX units - you will not know that until you get there for the class!) -Hot yoga is not available yet either as they do no have heating yet, and - You can expect drilling and men at work in the middle of what should actually be a relaxing class. -A couple of the classes were so, so, so, packed that it was not possible to really do much without ending up on your neighbor's nose or mat...literally! I wonder if they have any policy on class attendance limit, otherwise this is really going to be a problem on popular evening and weekends classes, as it is already happening, potentially worse as member numbers increase. - People allowed to join 10 mins into the class, which is a bit disruptive - Bottom line, the started operating before things were really ready, and it shows, unfortunately. Definitely hoping final improvements will materialize because the yoga quality/level itself is otherwise great. read more

Down Under Yoga is an amazing yoga studio! The studio is truly a space of tranquility. No matter how stressed I am during the day, I finally begin to breath deeply and gain a sense of calm as soon as I walk in. Sunlight streams into the floor-to-ceiling windows, filling the studio with a warm glow. The teachers are all extremely knowledgeable, down to earth, kind and friendly. While I have heard people who go to other studios complain about teachers, I can honestly say that there is not a single bad teacher at Down Under. I love Angelina Hawley-Dolan's and Einat Peled-Katz's powerful flow classes, Jane Cargill's grounding slow flow, Jo Flaherty's centering and rhythmic flow, and Natasha Rizoupolos's amazingly vast knowledge of alignment. (Justine Wiltshire Cohen's classes are incredible so I hope she will teach at the Brookline studio!) Those are only a few of Down Under's fantastic teachers-there are so many other that I love and even more that I have yet to try. The studio has classes for all levels and styles, welcoming yogis who have never taken a class before and those who have been practicing for years. There are both flow and Iyengar classes, so the studio is great for all kinds of yogis. Down Under offers seva, where yogis volunteer to help clean the studio-imagine how much they must love the studio to spend their free time helping out! Down Under is my temple-a place I can go to destress, to connect with body and spirit, and to be a part of a loving yoga community. Thank you Down Under for coming to Brookline! :) read more

Beautiful space, welcoming staff, challenging yet restorative and calming classes. I just completed my $30 for one month unlimited trial offer. I am extremely pleased with the studio and Baptiste heated flow classes. I would definitely recommend this studio and would consider membership if the pricing was better aligned with my budget at this time. read more

I've finally found my ideal yoga studio. This new studio is gorgeous, altho there are still some small kinks but the staffs are doing a great job. The lobby gets a little crazy during class transition and they really need to work on their check in process. You shouldn't have to wait in line to check in if you've signed up for a class online and have a card to scan to check in. Now..the good stuff...the studios are gorgeous, the schedule is awesome, i can always find a class time that suits me. Best teachers in the area with great variety of styles. read more

Love this place. I especially like the slow flow and restorative classes; iyengar is great too. Very knowledgeable instructors, clean premises, great selection of courses. Friendly place...check it out! read more

Sign up for classes is very easy. Staff are very friendly. Most importantly the classes are amazing. I've been looking for new challenges and signed up as a new member. I love going to class - it's never the same thing twice. Plus they have many different schedule options which is great for working professionals. I highly recommend this studio. read more

I've been to numerous different classes/styles/teachers now at Down Under and every one has been excellent. Also it's a beautiful but unpretentious place where you feel welcomed (as opposed to feeling like you just walked in on some kind of beautiful people cult where the uniform is $120 yoga pants). LOVE this place. read more

The teachers have helped me deepen my practice and push my body and mind to places I never thought I could go. I love all of the 6 am heated flow classes...they're the perfect way to start my day with good energy. Relax and renew with Kate and candlelit flow with Katie are also two of my favorites. On top of knowledgable and helpful teachers, the class times at both studios are also super accommodating to my hectic schedule. I could not be happier that I found this studio! read more

This studio is really beautiful. They are very friendly and welcoming. There's a range of classes but all the classes tend to be pretty mellow. read more

I went to a class with my boyfriend who was brand new to yoga. The studio is gorgeous and the instruction from Jasmine was wonderful. The class was aimed towards beginners but still offered some good challenging sequences and poses, and I was impressed by the wonderfully diverse clientele. This is classic, solid, well taught yoga in a lovely environment. read more

Down Under Yoga has me hooked. So far I have taken about 13 classes-- I'm still a beginner and DUY offers many options for new yogis including Flow Foundations, Iyengar Level 1 and Relax and Renew classes. I particularly enjoy Angelina's Flow Foundations class. It tends to be energizing yet challenging--and just wait until she fires up your core. I think DUY's best aspects are the teachers (of course) and the location. It's a skip away from the T station and right next to a whole foods (in case you need to do any last minute grocery shopping or just like too look at all the food you can't afford, like me). I prefer their facilities over other studios I've been to, very zen, earthy, and clean and with a great locker system. They also have showers, unlike some studios I've been to in Boston. You really can't beat their 30 days for $30 newcomer deal, either! read more

I decided to turn to yoga to try and heal my running pains. I've struggled to find a studio that has made me want to do yoga. Down Under has a wonderful personal environment. All of the teachers are extremely knowledgable and correct you when you are doing things wrong and help coach you. I find that I appreciate and understand what yoga is all about now that I have been taking classes at down under. They are brand new and still working on some details, but that is to be expected. Perfect yoga place for beginners to really learn the proper way to do yoga. read more

Larisa's classes are amazing! Go and you'll never look back !!! They are fun, challenging, relaxing and the environment is playful and caring. Your body will thank you and your mind will thank you even more. read more

I love DownUnder yoga! This location has the $30 for 30 days unlimited and I think it's totally worth it! - free yoga mat to use - complimentary towel (for the first time) - so friendly! I especially loved the Heated flow class even in this 80+ weather :) read more

I got 30 days passes for $30 last year! It was a very good experience! The staff there are very friendly, The classes are very good and the instructors are very good . I liked how the studio is setup. I am planning to get a membership there. read more

Never did yoga before but ever since I moved to Brookline I'm hooked with down under yoga. I love Claire and Nancy. Everyone is so patient especially with the newbie. Only negative is the cramp lobby wish they could open it up as it becomes a cluster with classes are ending classes are beginning. Looking forward to more classes. read more

Professional and amazingly helpful staff. I have never had a negative experience with this studio and they some of the foremost teachers in Boston. Natasha R is undoubtedly the best teacher I have ever had the honor of learning from. read more

Since I've been going regularly the past few months, I can't tell you how much I'm really liking Peter's slow flow class. If you get to him during the week, you should. You won't be disappointed. read more

Best yoga studio in Boston. There is such a great variety of classes, and all of the teachers are great. I love it here. One of my favorite classes is relax and renew--Sabbi is the absolute best. read more

Your typical industrialized operation, chepo design, linoleum floors, poor temperature control and ventilation, overcrowded. Teachers are overworked and give you no attention. read more

This space is amazing. The upstairs is so light-filled that sunlight spills down into the basement, where the studio is. Nude wood everywhere lends a sauna-like atmosphere, which befits the studio's sauna-like heat--woody, hot and dry--that I like. The instructor I had--Jane Cargill--was very knowledgeable and informative as she took us through an hour-long Vinyasa session. It was mostly basic poses, but there were some interesting and challenging twists as well. I did my best Lizard pose evar there! She also welcomed me to the studio and asked me at the end how it was for me, which I appreciated, given that this was a rather large group. Jane's presentation was a bit impersonal, and I didn't like how big the group was, though I didn't have the experience Kim S. describes--of not being able to walk between mats. The cavernous basement seemed big enough to accommodate all the people there, but that's because the room is so big. Even without being crowded, the size of the group made the experience feel a bit impersonal. In spite of the largeness and all, 4 stars because (1) beautiful space and (2) excellent instructor. read more

The class is super super super crowded and the room is very very very s-t-u-f-f-y stuffy! I can understand and stand for no air conditioner but at least turn on the fan to let the air flow...(Look, 30 to 40 pp stuck in a room shoulder to shoulder to exercise, how can you breath? Forget about summer time or in a flu season, it makes it worse! ) With this condition, it is hard to focus the work! Please, please turn on the fan! read more

I came for the Flow class during opening weekend and was impressed with the staff, facility and decor. The class was not overly crowded and the downstairs studio is large and beautifully decorated with twinkling lights on the floor. Jo was great at guiding us through poses and made class enjoyable and relaxing. Their rates are reasonable as well, especially for students! I'm looking forward to lots of yoga :). read more

Down Under Yoga is wonderful. I'm a beginner when it come to yoga and I didn't once feel uncomfortable or out of place. The instructors are friendly, and super knowledgeable. They can provide all the equipment you'll need. The atmosphere and facility is very nice, along with the fellow classmates. Definitely recommend the 30 days for $30 for anyone interested. read more

Lovely place, excellent instructors. Serious about yoga, but not in a contrived or pretentious way. It is not fussy; it is inviting and simple. Each instructor is as good - or better - than the next. read more

Fantastic studio. Great instructors and variety of classes. Clean and well maintained. Good website and well organized reception.

After moving to Boston for a temporary assignment, we felt lucky to have found Down Under Yoga and in particular, Kate Heffernan. Kate had exactly the right combination of instruction, motivation, humor and attention to detail. Kate helped us improve our strength, balance and flexibility. We plan to see her every time we return to Boston. Casey, at the front desk, was always welcoming and happy to see us. What a wonderful experience we had during our eight months with Kate, Casey and Down Under Yoga! read more

We were so fortunate to find Down Under Yoga when we moved to Boston. Kate H. Is an amazing teacher and exactly what we were seeking. With Casey at the desk, every Saturday was terrific!! Laura & Ron read more