If you are a beginner ... do not go to Andrea's class. She's a yoga snob, and will criticize your…read morebody.

Yay, another visit on my Passport to Prana card!…read more I wouldn't normally make the trek from Somerville to Wellesley, but this studio is maybe 15 minutes from my office in Needham, and the yin yoga/meditation class sounded like it could be just what I needed last Tuesday night. I made my way to Laughing Dog, which is in the same building as the decrepit Wellesley Driving School, of which I am a proud, accident-prone graduate! So, you go inside and the building is old and gross, but inside the studio, the space has really been made up nicely. Cynthia, my instructor, was very welcoming and informative as I signed in and got myself situated. What I didn't know upon going in was that yin yoga is a verrrry slow, low-impact practice; holding twists and other restorative poses for periods of time as she talked us through muscle release and general relaxation. We were able to come into one downward dog, too. The class ended with a long, silent meditation. Not bad, and I know the studio offers other (mainly anusara and vinyasa) classes. Kinda odd, but they charge different amounts for different length classes-- so a 60-minute class card would cost less than a 90-minute one. Guess I got my free money's worth going to a 90 minute class! Moral is check out this studio if the location is convenient. Seemed nice enough and likely offers something for nearly everyone.

Gwen is great. She is so experienced and helped my severe back pain " IMMEDIATELY". Always…read morewelcoming atmosphere, lots of fun, and laugh. Highly recommend!

I just love going here for my regular yoga practice. Gwen is so experienced, welcoming, adaptive…read moreand most importantly a very kind yogi. I feel energized and positive after my yoga sessions, and enjoy mixing power vinyasa with the restorative classes. It has been a year for me, and I plan to continue my practice at this studio.

I love Common Ground Yoga. They continue to evolve, offer new classes, new instructors and new…read moreperspectives. The community is welcoming and I am always happy to arrive. I enjoy a diverse array of classes, from aerial to functional flow to sculpt pilates. Each class gifts my mind and body in a new way.

If I could leave one stars, I would. I signed up for their 3 week unlimited pass, which was…read moreadvertised as $45 but I was charged $55, and I attended a live stream class. It was "ok." I signed up for another live stream class but ended up canceling as I didn't feel well. Well I received an email tonight saying they were charging me an additional $10!!!!!! for canceling the live stream class. OK, I get IN PERSON, they would charge a cancelation fee because it takes away a slot from another person, but their live steam slots are unlimited!!! I should have just kept myself registered or logged in. This is unbelievable, I have never heard of anything like this and I did NOT consent to my card to be charged and I will be disputing it with my credit card company and NOT returning for any more classes. Additionally, upon further research it looks like they charge you a "late cancel" fee for in-person classes after your second offense, so I still for the life of me cannot believe they fraudulently charged my card for a missed virtual class with unlimited slots. I'm livid. Buyer beware.

The class was so inclusive and people with a yoga ability of any different level could enjoy a…read moreclass here! Also the staff were very supportive and kind in the class!

The instructor was good, actually I liked how they taught the class. My reason for few stars is…read morebecause halfway during the session, the music changed to hip-hop (specifically Better by Khalid) and then on to other upbeat music. As much as I enjoy Khalid's music, this doesn't really make for a very relaxing time, at least for me it doesn't. I was really perplexed, and after that I wasn't able to re-center myself and focus on being in the moment. My next issue is that I don't think they clean the rental mats between uses. I say this because when I returned my rented mat, the employee took it and placed it exactly in the pile where they first got it for me, not a separate "used/to be cleaned" pile. It was a bit concerning. Still debating if I should go back or not.

This studio is welcoming and offers a variety of great classes, events, and workshops. Victoria,…read morethe owner, makes you feel at home. All the instructors being their own unique gifts to the practice. I returned to yoga after some years away and tried a handful of studios in the area. This one is the best!

Beautiful space, amazing instructors and community. I highly recommend it for both newcomers and…read moreseasoned yogis.

Once again, I started the day groggy and stiff from a weekend of yard work, and Ann targeted…read moreexactly the areas I needed help with. From the start of class, lying on my back and doing an extended Monkey Twist, I already felt relief from the stiffness in my back and legs. I could have stopped there and been thrilled with the class. After a series of exercises for core strengthening, stretching, and building balance, I feel like a brand new person. Ann has a talent for spotting tiny differences in the positions of each person in the class and giving us just the advice we need to improve our performance. And she somehow does this over Zoom so I don't even have to leave the comfort of my home during my 7:30 am class. I have had other instructors for yoga, pilates, and even some martial arts, and found all of them good, but Ann has some kind of talent for giving me exactly the pointer I need to feel that much better. Now I'm ready to go out and keep doing the tiny things throughout my day that will keep me in shape for next week's class!

Yoga classes at this place are just great. The emphasis is on strength and flexibility and less on…read morethe meditative aspects so I get a good workout. There is a good mix of men and women, varying skill levels and the instructor is very welcoming and helpful. I've had my share of back and hip problems, but these classes really challenge me in just the right way and keep me flexible. I also helps that there is a good atmosphere in the classes, lighthearted and accepting with a good group of people. Makes it fun to go.

I have been a member of this studio for 5+ years and have learned so much. The staff has been very…read moreinclusive and helpful throughout my time there. The smell that is mentioned in other reviews has gone down dramatically since all participants are required to use 2 towels to practice. (Guess what makes a Yoga Studio Smell?... the answer is you.) I have had to stop a few times for medical reasons, and each time I come back they welcome me back with open arms. I personally would suggest a private lesson after you have been practicing for a month. I would also think about doing another one every year if not 6 months as you continue to grow and change what you need to focus on.

Yoga for you is a great little studio, very bare bones. Things I like include the owner, the…read morelending library, the water bubbler and the utility bathroom with the big sink. Also, it's nicely tucked away in a cool basement spot. Drawbacks to this include the coldness in the wintertime and the difficult to find location. I don't particularly like that the teacher sits on a stool in the middle of the front mirror, because it takes up mirror space in an already crowded room. There is plenty of parking in the lot across the street. Which brings me back to the difficult to find situation. Address is on Centre St. The studio is actually only accessible from Corey St (the one that has the lot on it). Traveling east on Centre St., take a right on Corey. The lot is one block down on the left and the studio is at the back of the lot on the other side of the street (which Yogis are not allowed to park in). Good luck finding it and when you do, relax, get sweaty and enjoy yourself!

I am unbelievably grateful that I found Burning Wheel - it is exactly what I needed. I hadn't…read morepracticed yoga regularly in over five years, but it's all coming back like riding a bike because of the nurturing and welcoming instruction and environment. I've never cared for hot yoga before, but I love the hot classes at Burning Wheel. The lighting system is state of the art; the instruction is phenomenal; the environment is better than any other I've experienced - I just can't say enough positive about this studio.

I began attending Burning Wheel Yoga last October. Their classes have really helped me on many…read morelevels. I am an out of shape older guy who isn't very limber and has some other physical limitations but all the instructors have been great at helping me find movement and poses that I can do. The facility is quite nice with showers available. There is a wide variety of different classes and times that have provided a great amount of choice for my practice. I have improved so much that I am now comfortable in any of the classes. The best part is how the leaders challenge even the people with well developed practices and help us learners as well. Best wishes to Jordan and Angela as they continue to grow the yoga community here. Make sure you try the yoga nidra practice some night. Conscious unconsciousness. So awesome! I will encourage anyone to please come try his great studio.