Left a VM two weeks ago and didn't hear back so I sent an email. Trying to find info about pre and…read morepost natal yoga classes, which are listed as offerings but not on the schedule. It's now been over a week since I emailed, and no one has bothered getting back to me in either method. Would not purchase memberships from a company that doesn't care enough to even respond.

I was gifted yoga classes to Be In Union in 2011 by my mentor. Since that time I had always known I…read morewanted to experience to the Yoga Teacher Training bc I had heard it is a great personal journey experience. Over the last 15 years I have been coming to the studio on & off. Life has been kicking my ass as it has most of us since 2020 & this past summer I reached my healing warrior limit & realized that I had done much work on healing my emotional & mental wounds, but not physical ones. I had no idea what to except when I started this training, but let me tell you it has exceeded my expectations. Be In Union is just that. It is a powerful community space to Be In Union with yourself & others in the community who we share more in common with than we realize. I always just "did yoga". After these 3 months I now understand what it means to have a practice. I highly recommend taking the ride to this sacred, energetic space to take classes. Know that you can show up as your are, even if you simply made it on the mat & lay there for yourself. The Yoga Teacher training was truly life changing for me. My intention was never to be a teacher, I simply wanted to get back in touch with & heal my body. I am grateful that I am now part of this community I never knew I really had, yet have been part of for 15 years. Goes to show how if we push ourselves past our comfort zones things "we never imagined" are possible. This teacher training was one of the best investments that I have made in myself.

Breath in Cambridge is a warm, welcoming yoga studio with incredibly supportive, knowledgeable…read moreinstructors. Tyvinh stands out for a calm, positive presence, clear guidance, and thoughtful adjustments that help every student feel seen, safe, and encouraged throughout class. Love him !

My favorite studio! Everyone is so nice and I always have a blast. Love how energetic and fun the…read moreinstructors are!!!

Full Disclosure: After practicing at The Corner Studio for four and a half years, I took Jenna's…read morefirst 200 hour training and now have the honor of teaching here as well. The studio still feels like a second home to me. There are now more varieties of classes than ever before, the memberships are affordable, and the staff are friendly and knowledgeable. Whether you're brand new to yoga or just new in town and looking for a warm environment in which to practice, I highly recommend the Corner Studio Yoga.

I really like the yoga here, it's a bit cold now that the winter is creeping in for real, but Jenna…read morehas been responsive and kind enough to check in about it. They offer gentle assists, anatomically safe instruction (Jenna is meticulous about this), and the right balance of challenge and variation for all levels. I come from a different tradition than Jenna's training but have always left learning something new, and appreciating her style, humility and compassion. The space is warm, beautifully done with a combination of greenery, that reclaimed wood post and beam architecture, and clean lines. There's not a lot of Hindu influence here - their music selections are mostly ambient, modern relaxation or upbeat tracks that don't compete with instruction. Don't get confused -- enter through the Main St. door, as if you were going to the bank, but keep going into the building, and up the first half flight of stairs, you're there! This is a wonderful business in Medford, I want to help hang permanent decal signs on the windows, as it's really hard to know that studio is even there. I discovered it by accident when visiting a friend. Gem in Medford. Support a small business owner offering really good yoga with a sincerely open heart.

I've been an avid Core Power attendee up until now. The heated flows at Down Under Yoga are not…read moreonly super challenging, but so relaxing. I took a 90 minute heated flow with Brittney which was probably the hardest yoga class I've ever taken. I literally don't think I've sweat more in my life, but it was amazing. Something that is different than this Yoga Studio than others is the lack of mirrors. I always find myself staring at myself and getting distracted, and during these flows I was more present in the moment. I also really enjoyed Gregor and Claire's heated flows. I haven't done a regular flow because I prefer the heat. I am currently enjoying a newcomer special that is $30 for 30 days, and think I will purchase a membership after. The only problem is I drive here, and parking can sometimes be challenging on Massachusetts Ave.

THE GOOD: The…read moreteachers are mostly excellent (detailed, patient, and mindful of student's varying levels). The front desk staff is mostly helpful, cheerful, and welcoming. The studio is conveniently located near the Porter Square T stop and has plenty of nearby parking, making transportation easy. And, importantly, it's a judgement-free zone. If you need to modify your practice or take unscheduled breaks in class, no one will bat an eye. In fact, teachers encourage it. All great things. THE NOT SO GOOD: My first time at the studio, no one helped orient me to the space. I found myself asking dozens of questions, gradually annoying the front desk staff. I wish someone recognized I was new to Down Under and provided a brief tour. Down Under also seems to disregard the comfort of its students. Recently, the water fountain and upstairs bathroom in the studio were out of service. Only the basement bathroom had running water. For a hot yoga studio, providing access to water seems essential. But, during the water shutdown, the only option was to go to the basement and fill up your water bottle from the bathroom tap (which only dribbled lukewarm water). Worst of all, the water issue lasted for several days. The whole experience wasn't just inconvenient, it also felt callous of Down Under to not provide a basic thing like hydration. They could have offered bottled water (even for a fee) or put up a temporary water station with one of those large Gatorade jugs. But, no: the only option was lukewarm tap water from the dank basement bathroom. Every day I went to class, there were at least 2-3 students waiting impatiently (often dripping in sweat since the studio is regularly heated to 105 degrees) before and after practice. The Porter Square location is also just janky. I've heard staff describe it as "old school" or "vintage." These are euphemisms for what it really is: an aging space lacking amenities. I've been to the more modern and amenity-filled Down Under studios in Harvard Square and Central Square. Changing rooms, tiled private showers, pilates rooms, etc. exist at these other locations. In Porter Square? You'll have to change clothes in a curtained off area that barely provides privacy. I've had someone walk in on me while changing twice. More annoying is the fact that the changing rooms in the studio are often pitch dark. Since they are in the corner, little daylight reaches them and staff do not turn on the corner lights before or after class. So, you're stuck changing in the dark. With all the investments made in other studios, you'd think Down Under could upgrade basic things in Porter Square like changing spaces with latched doors. Nope. Yet another example of the studio's disregard of students' comfort. Still, I retain my monthly membership. Why? Well, I was initially drawn in when I read Down Under's website which proudly proclaims it is "America's Best Yoga, Pilates, and Fitness." I disagree. It's not America's best. It's just the least worst option in Cambridge.

All the instructors here are so friendly and encouraging and really make an effort to learn…read moreeveryone's names. During class, they demonstrate each new movement for a few reps, and then go around the class to correct form. They also expertly and seamlessly control the music (I think on smartwatches?) to set the pace for each movement. Overall I highly recommend this studio!

Love the girls at barre and soul so much! The workout options are great; barre, yoga, Pilates. The…read moreinstructors are so nice and helpful, and the workouts are perfectly hard for all fitness types

Love the variety of yoga, meditation, and movement classes. take kundalini, hatha, kripalu, or…read moremeditation. this is true to yoga not true to yoga exercise. love this place!!!!

So, I followed my favorite yoga teacher, Natalie, to this new studio and I was blown away. What an…read moreamazing space to practice yoga in. It's a castle in Somerville, just across the street from Highland Kitchen!! I felt like a monk in a beautiful Tibetan monastery. I have mixed feelings yelping about this place, since no one seems to know about it and its nice having a little local hidden treasure. The studio is beautiful, with lots of equipment for a great practice. It is such a calm peaceful place, which works so well with Natalie's spiritual and mindful approach to yoga (as oppose to the cardio/competitive gym yoga). I can't wait to try the core hoping class after Natalie's Kripalu class. I just read this article in Shape with Marissa Tomei and it's her main form of exercise, so if it's good enough for Marissa...

This class is lovely. Yolanta is especially cordial and welcoming…read more I went for first time today, found out about it through yelp, and wondered if it was still a happening thing since so few reviews were posted, (and none of them recent), but it is definitely ongoing and is a sweet neighborhood find!

I haven't taken other yoga classes, but I'm very happy here. The classes are unpretentious and…read morebeginner-friendly. There's some range of age/body type/ability with instructions on how to do things differently if you're not up to the full version of a pose. You can't beat the price, $5 per class and no commitment. All materials are provided and Yolanta serves herbal tea at the end of class. :) She does sometimes use some kind of essential oil diffuser during class - take note if you have allergies.

Barbara is a gifted teacher who puts energy and thought into each class. In the many years I've…read morebeen her student I've been impressed with the way she structures classes to both challenge and rest. She has never stopped learning for her own practice and always includes her discoveries in classes. She continually incorporates new approaches to poses. Its a particularly good class for older practitioners who may need to make adaptations for injuries or arthritis but who are still healthy and active. Losing access to her teaching was my biggest disappointment when I moved from Cambridge so I was delighted when she started teaching by Zoom. Even though the practice space at Art and Soul is perfect, I'm thrilled that I can now get my weekly yoga fix at home in Western Mass.

I joined Barbara's Come To Yoga class over four years ago at the start of the COVID pandemic via…read moreZoom. I have taken yoga classes with a variety of instructors and Barbara is by far the best and most outstanding yoga instructor all around. I am so happy to continue to join Barbara's class weekly via Zoom. I cannot speak highly enough about her knowledge, expertise and ease in following her approach to teaching yoga. Barbara makes her Come to Yoga classes easy. She physically demonstrates each move and verbally walks her students through the process of how to safely enter, set themselves up and hold each move or pose. She offers alternatives to and with taking a pose or executing a move so as not to exacerbate any injuries or feeling of pain. I feel my body's flexibility, stamina and strength building with every class I have participated in and it feels wonderful!! Thank you Barbara for being there and helping me keep my body in tune and alive! Oct./2024 LS

A great studio with kind, conscientious, and helpful instructors that foster a sense of community…read more I liked that the classes were welcoming, available at a variety of times, and not too large. It was fun learning yoga and getting to meet and work out with wonderful people!

I worked here and at first I really liked it. As a fitness coach I never saw a raise which in my…read moreopinion is being cheap. if you want to keep good staff a raise is essentiAl. When a coach was out on vacation or sick the owners never wanted to teach classes in my opinion why open a gym then. I wanted to wear a mask do to Covid and one of the owners told me he didn't like me doing that. I enjoyed teaching and I liked the clients but I wouldn't recommend working here.

I was really excited to check out Down Under School of Yoga for a Heated Flow class, especially…read moreafter trying Flow (Infrared Heat) at Hotbox in Southie. When you arrive, note that the yoga studio is located in the same building as Life Alive, a health restaurant. Personal preference, I enjoyed the class at Hotbox much more. This class seemed to be a bit more advanced, with a focus on breathing and technique. Most people knew the names of the poses offhand and didn't look up at the instructor as much. The room itself was a bit cramped and I accidentally touched the feet of the person behind and beside me. That being said, I enjoyed the experience of hot yoga and left feeling refreshed. Be sure to bring your own yoga mat, as they require you to rent them otherwise (seems odd to me, as the classes are already quite expensive and the rental mats were of low quality). I'd recommend for those with more yoga experience, but I don't think I would personally return.

Wow, their yoga class was so intense! Make sure you read the class description, so you know what…read moreyou're getting yourself into. Here are a couple of things to be aware of: The facility is clean and is downstairs of Live Alive, but the space is small. It can get packed pretty easily with people leaving and coming in for class. There's not a lot of space to store your stuff. They have a shower facility, but make sure to ask the receptionist from Down Under, not Live Alive employees, for the code because Live Alive wouldn't have any idea.