I was sick of the gym, I hated running and I hadn't seen my abs for a decade. I'd had enough. My…read morefriend suggested yoga to increase flexibility enough to not get hurt playing ice hockey. I feel so lucky to have found Paula at Shanti. She started me with a fitness class which focuses on toning and strengthening my core, as well as a Beginner's Yoga class to work on strength, balance and flexibility. She has a fantastic demeanor and vast knowledge to teach, guiding me through the process while motivating me to realize my capabilities. I've subsequently found that I still have both abs and obliques, dropping 15lbs and a belt size. But the unique thing is that I enjoy it. No excuses, no dreading it, and no boredom. Paula clearly puts a tremendous amount of time into preparing for each class. Going into my fifth month, each class is still different. I'm seeing results, feeling results and I'm not bored. After experiencing other instructors, my more experienced classmates would consistently recommended Paula highly...and now I do too...

You will find yourself counting the hours and minutes until you can go to class... and the variety…read moreof classes has something for everyone: weights, core exercises, yoga... you name it, Paula offers it! Paula is supportive and relaxed... all the while encouraging you to push yourself to the next level of a stronger, more balanced and confident YOU! If you are interested in giving yourself (or someone you love) the best gift ever, then this is it. I received my first 'class card' as a gift from my husband and have been taking classes for over 2 years now and can not believe the positive changes I have experienced in both body and mind! Classes are energizing, fun and very, very reasonably priced (check around you will quickly see the value)! Paula is phenomenal and you will never know how cool it feels to do you first "inversion"... until you try! Shanti Yoga and Fitness... DO IT FOR YOU!

What a great first time experience. I anticipate going back again! Such a welcoming group of people…read morebeing a fist time visitor.

I love this place! I've been coming here for 2 years now, and I feel so much better -- physically…read moreand mentally -- because of it. It's a small, personal place, and the owner, Kim, is warm and welcoming. She offers a variety of classes, from gentle (yin) to hatha to power yoga. The gentle yoga classes are great for people who are just getting into yoga and/or have injuries that have prevented them from trying yoga before. Kim and the other instructors are always very patient and make sure new people take their physical limitations into account when doing any of the positions. The instructors are very "hands on," and In all the classes, they go around and make sure we're doing the positions correctly so we get the most out of them. The classes are invigorating and often challenging (even the gentle ones), but they always end with shavasana--which is about 10 minutes of relaxation and (for those who can) meditation. I always leave feeling more relaxed, more energized, and more focused than when I came in. This is not a place for Type A people. Classes don't start exactly when they should, and sometimes they go over their 90-minute allotment. But if you want a yoga studio where the instructors and the students care about one another and care about creating great energy, I think you'll really love this place too.

I would like to receive the winter news letter. It has been some time since I have. It seems the…read moreclass times changed and I miss the Tai Chi class that was once scheduled there as well . yoga has been a source of relaxation always. Presently

The Maha Yoga Center is the only thing I miss about Bridgewater (besides a friend who lives there)…read more I moved away from there last year, and I still haven't found a yoga place that can compare in any way, shape or form. The owner, Diane Lagadec is absolutely AMAZING. I can't really say enough about her or the Center, but I'll try . . . Not only does the Center offer a variety of yoga classes and teachers, but they have days and times that fit anyone's schedule. I took classes with several teachers, and they were all wonderful. My favorite ones were Diane and Mona Cusick. Each teacher offers something different as far as their approach, so it's an individual thing. I would give any of them a try. The Center also offers many interesting workshops for body, mind and spirit. I took belly dance classes here with two different teachers, and I had a great experience. Check their schedule online for the latest offerings. They also sometimes have special concerts. I went to a Kirtan once, and I had never been to one before. It was really cool, and I recommend going if you like to sing. The space itself is beautiful with spacious yoga rooms . . . there are also 2 large bathrooms for changing. The place is very clean and decorated in a very lovely, spiritual way. There are many wonderful things to buy in the shop, including jewelry, clothing, books, incense, and other supplies. I've bought my most beautiful earrings here, and a shirt that I get compliments on every time I wear it. The people who work at the Center are so nice you'll want to come back again and again. I wish I could come back here, but I now live in Cambridge and got rid of my car. Sigh. If you live in the Bridgewater area, you MUST check it out. By the way, the Center moved some time ago, and aren't in Central Square. They are at 992 Bedford Street (Route 18).

I am so happy I found out about the Easton Yoga Center. I absolutely love the friendly staff, the…read morerelaxing atmosphere, and positive vibe of the center. I am so impressed with the restorative yoga with reiki class. I've gone twice to the class and loved it! I highly recommend the Easton Yoga Center.

Maybe it's just me, maybe we just mesh, maybe she's just my kind of people- but Bonnie Kelliher is…read morephenomenal! I suffer degenerative disc disease and am in pain 85-100% of my day. All different types of pain, from muscle spasms, to joint pain, to nerve pain, etc.. Over the past few months I have been been seeing a physical therapist for neck and shoulder problems 2x a week and a chiropractor for back, shoulder, hip and neck problems 2x a week. Over the past 2 weeks, my hips and back have literally been ON FIRE, like if you were to pull my clothes back, I am convinced that what you would see would be a raging, burning fire. About a month ago, I decided that when the kids went back to school, I was going to make it a goal to attend a yoga class twice a week. After all, I had bought not 1, but 2 packages last year and I hadn't made any time to use any of them. I have a crazy busy schedule with all of my doctor's appointments, 2 jobs and two small kids with their own appointments and activities; and I never make time to do anything I enjoy (outside of being "mother"). So anyway, I've been busy, I've been in pain, yadayadayda...and I succeed in making to class last Wednesday! SCORE!!! I was convinced I'd get on the mat and cry for the full 75 minutes because I am so wound up, I was worried I'd let it go as soon as there was silence, lol! Well I didn't cry-at all. In fact, I came out of that ONE class with peace and a sense of openness in my whole body and mind. After that ONE class, the burning throughout my body instantly cooled. My muscles feel awake rather than attacked and I keep repeating to myself: "balance the ease and the effort-find my comfortable place" in everything I do. Bonnie made such an impact on my body and mind after one class, that I crave to be in her class again. Her manual adjustments are amazing and her verbal cues are spot on. Her flows are meaningful and perfect. Bonnie's class is truly healing. On top of all that, she's downright funny, relatable and easy to be around!!! She doesn't take herself too seriously and she makes everyone feel so comfortable to not be perfect, but strive to be comfortable. I was actually surprised at how much more I was able to get into different twists and stretches with her guidance to NOT push it. I've taken many classes where the teacher says that, but there is something in the way that Bonnie approaches it that made it tangible enough to actually believe it-and then execute it and take it off the mat after. I am thrilled to have stumbled upon Bonnie and I wanted to share how much I appreciate her work. I am grateful, to say the least! Thank you! One month update: In a bizarre turn of events, my son jumped into my arms and gave me whiplash. I continued to take Bonnie's class while I was healing. I truly believe in her teaching!

This is a great yoga studio. All sizes and ages are welcome as well as all skill levels. A…read morejudgment free zone and a great happy atmosphere to learn or practice.

I had been looking for a power yoga studio on the South Shore for a while and went to my 1st class…read morelast night. It was great. I certainly got a great work out and the instructor Julie was very helpful. I would recommend this place to anyone interested in joining a yoga studio at any level.

I'm currently staying with friends and was lucky enough to find Marc of Healing. I booked a…read moreone-hour foot reflexology session with Susie, and from the moment I arrived, I felt welcomed and completely at ease. I met Twinnie and Danielle, who were both incredibly kind and personable. Twinnie shared the story of how Marc of Healing came to be, and I was truly impressed by how they turned tragedy into something so meaningful, spiritual, and healing for others. My session with Susie was wonderful. I've been walking my friends' dog about five miles a day, so the foot reflexology was exactly what I needed. I'm so glad I found this place. I'll be heading home soon, but I will definitely make this a repeat experience when I return.

I went for a Reiki session today with Nicole and she was amazing. I felt so relaxed and rejuvenated…read moreafterwards. She also did a spiritual reading and was right on target with what she saw and felt as to what was going on. I was thinking of something a few days before and Nicole actually mentioned it. She is very insightful, kind and wonderful with people. She will put you right at ease. Marc of Healing is such a wonderful place to go. Their gift store has so many great items. I have bought some unique gifts there everyone loved. There are also many other services too like the Himalayan salt room, yoga, and a book club which meets once a month I belong to. I encourage everyone to stop by, you will be glad you did.

Love the instructors and classes at Divine Yoga Company. The space is cozy and perfectread more

ATTENTION: Divine Yoga has a new location and an expanded class schedule…read more The new address is 275 Martine Street, Fall River. They always keep an updated schedule on their original website: www.divinepoweryoga.com OK, now that my PSA is out of the way I'd just like to say that Divine Yoga is a great little respite in bleh Fall River. They have early morning classes all the way to evening classes. They've got weekday classes for the SAHM's and they have weekend classes for the office folk. The new studio has plenty of safe, well lit parking and the yoga room is beautifully refinished with high loft ceilings and warm wood floors. The only drawback for me here, is that they only offer warm (which is basically hot) and hot yoga classes. Sometimes, I want to do my practice but I don't necessarily want to sweat buckets either. So, I wish they would offer a few non-heated classes as well. Otherwise, I definitely recommend checking them out. The location is very convenient to Dartmouth, Fall River & Tiverton and all of the instructors are super friendly and cultivate a welcoming and accepting environment.

Maureen Hancock is a fraud I paid to have VIP tickets. I realize that you're not guaranteed a…read morereading, but I figured I'd have more of a chance. She literally read every single person in the audience besides maybe five of us in the first beginning of the show, she read the people in the back who paid less knowing they wouldn't stay for the vip after show so in my opinion, if you really wanna go pay less for your tickets because the VIP people got less what really upset me was we left that show even more sad and angry than we went in. She announced in the beginning of the show we would leave lighter She claimed we would see signs all around us when we left as well didn't happen. She called on the person I was with and said she'd come back to them and never did. I'm not saying this review just for that reason I am telling you she was very vague with everything. She was saying to people in the audience. She was there as a comedian instead of something that was actually serious. I didn't pay to go see a comedian I paid to see something serious. She was extremely funny but again I didn't pay to go see a comedian. Not to mention the fact, she was definitely drinking alcohol throughout her show which I believe is unprofessional unless you're at a comedy show. I paid to hear seriousness about our dead passed away loved ones we went for closure and got nothing. and everything she said to each person was similar. I do not believe she's actually a medium. I wasted a lot of money coming to the show. Don't believe me try for yourself.

Maureen is amazing. I was a guest at her show this past weekend. She went to every table and did…read morea reading. 3 hours long. She wanted to make sure everyone got what they came for. She connected me to my son. The feelings are overwhelming. I cannot thank her enough for sharing her gift and energy. I can't wait to see her again.

Really great studio for Zumba, Yoga, and a variety of other high impact and energetic dance and…read morefitness classes. I tried the Zumba class my first time - and I LOVED it. I used to Zumba quite a bit, and was always flustered by my lack of coordination, and tendency to over-heat rather quickly. Studio 12 has a group of devoted pros and novices, all there to have fun and work out, so I did not feel out of place even as a first timer. The music was great, and one of my favorite features was that the class was taught in very dim disco/club like lighting - perfect for getting your dance and sweat on! Would highly recommend this spot, it is clearly owned and operated by folks who love what they do, an do it well.

What a wonderful experience Studio12 has been for me and for my girls! It was a spontaneous visit…read moreto a Zumba class but the friendly atmosphere and great Zumba routines had me hooked and coming back. I signed my girls (when they were age 9 and 7) up for dance classes and was pleased with the family nurturing environment. It is a great place to start dance for young students.