One of Billerica's best kept secrets is an $8 yoga class held several times a week at the First Congregational Church.
Forget joining a gym or going out of your way for yoga instruction -- right in Billerica Center you have ample opportunities on weeknights and Saturday mornings to get top-notch fitness with a touch of Buddhism in the least likely of places.
Yoga is one of those things that I always admired -- I knew that a lot of people liked it and it looked both complicated and relaxing. As a man, I was incredibly intimidated and kept finding excuses not to go. I finally changed into my shorts and headed over this evening. I wasn't sorry.
My instructor was Marie; she was very knowledgeable and extremely approachable. She loaned me a large, green yoga mat and led us in a 75-minute Hatha yoga session. I appreciated that the class was meant for all skill levels, from newbies to the experienced. She offered alternatives to the more difficult poses and was very encouraging throughout the class.
This is absolutely a find; if you've wanted to try yoga but never actually brought yourself to do it, this is the perfect place to give it a shot. I'm sure that I'll be back. read more