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 have been coming here for over a year . Janet is so experienced at what she does . My job is very…read moredemanding on my body . I go see her twice a week and she fixes any ailment I have . We do different stretches every week to target diff muscles . She has helped me so much and has taken my yoga game to a higher level by finding my weak points and work with me to fix them by mashing and stretching . I have also had cupping and massages here and let me tell you how awesome she is . I strongly recommend her services plus she's one of the kindest persons I know .

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.

Tatyana is a seasoned Kripalu-trained yoga instructor who provides a wonderful yogic workout…read moreexperience in her classes that will invigorate you physically and spiritually. She is extremely dedicated and has a true gift for helping others to reach their potential. I have noticed an amazing difference in my stretching since joining. She is so kind and compassionate, taking each individual's restrictions into consideration. It is like a small "family" there, the environment is very friendly, warm and inviting. I am a fan :)

Tatyana Vinnikova is a skilled yoga teacher and a consummate professional. She brings to her…read morestudents the clarity and lightness of yoga's ever complex world of poses, concepts, and other aspects. She teaches you how by bringing yoga into your everyday life, you will start to live and deal with life's problems in a calm, serene way. Every class I take with Tatyana I learn something new and she is very much in tune to any physical injuries her students have had or are dealing with at the present moment. She includes alternate ways to ensure that certain poses can still be done if an injury keeps you from performing the regular pose. I recommend you attend one of Tatyana's classes, you will walk out of feeling enlightened and will say to yourself, "can't wait to take another one of Tatyana's classes"....

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!

Love how Ann concentrates on strength poses as well as balance poses in addition to stretch poses…read more She really explains each position and the areas of the body that is benefitting from them. I'm so happy she's close by. Studio is warm and relaxing.

Tooooo hot. I get the theory of sweating out toxins and…read morefocusing on nothing but breathing and being present....but for 90 minutes today, I couldn't help but wonder why I was so moist as I sweated, wiped my face with a t-shirt, looked at the shirtless men next to me jealously, and sweated some more. I've recently been to a couple of heated yoga studios, and they were not as hot as this one...I'm guessing 92-94 degrees. Now, if I'm just a wimp, that's fine. Anyhow, the studio itself is a little hard to find (its entrance is really on Church St, the street behind Central), but it's spacious enough. I was underwhelmed by the enthusiasm of the girl checking me in; she didn't really welcome me and then asked if I needed anything without even telling me the general direction in which I'd find the studio, restrooms, etc. I did notice the sign advertising a cost of $1 to fill your water bottle with poland spring bubbler water, so I made my way to the bathroom and used the tap. Other fancy waters are on offer, and they rent mats, towels, and Yogitoes (which was cool). I attended Pilar's 90 minute power class, and she was good about talking us through class but spent a lot of time talking about the heat and how we should push through it....which only reminded me that my ass was sweating off and I was hopefully losing tons of water weight. We ran through a handful of sun salutations and some other standing poses and balances, and then focused on back bending and stretching- similar to the 'en vogue' power classes I've experienced at Prana Power. Not bad, but I wasn't able to focus as well as I usually can for some reason. Also noticed pilates stations(?) and a sauna on my way in. Based on my experience, I'd recommend getting here at least 10 minutes early to grab a good spot. Also worth noting we started about five minutes late, but came out about 15 minutes over...so you are definitely getting your full 90 minutes. Mehhhh.

Hot yoga on Wednesday's with Jordan are fantastic! I always leave relax and centered after taking a…read moreclass with him. I have never taken a class here with anyone else and I've never been in a crowded class so I can't speak on any of that. I used to go a lot a few years ago and came back for the first time during my winter break from college. That class made me wish I was going to a college closer to Wellesley so I could pick up my Wednesday routine again. Only cons in my experience: 1 shower, no towels, and the room can get stinky because the ventilations isn't that great.

Wow! My Reiki session with Susan was amazing! Restorative, gentle and lots of loving warm energy…read moreflowed throughout my body in this 90 minute session. She is genuine, kind, a great listener and a POWERFUL healer. I would recommend to anyone interested in working with their energy to let go of old wounds, and to work with manifesting things that they desire in their life. I will be back!

Susan is an incredible Reiki practitioner, instructor and yoga instructor! I completed all 3 levels…read moreof Reiki instruction with her and loved it! This morning I attended one her Reiki Love Yoga Classes with EveryBody in Mind Wellness Center at the Grist Mill and feel so connected and zen! I am so excited to experience one of her one on one Reiki Love Yoga sessions! Highly recommend her!

Until I started with Michelle Marie Yoga, I had never done any yoga at all. It was recommended to…read moreme as a way to build core strength and maintain flexibility, and after taking Michelle's classes for over a year I am amazed at how much it has impacted how I feel. I also notice physical changes in my body a lot more thanks to the mindfulness aspect of the Kripalu style of yoga. Michelle is a great teacher, giving personalized feedback and offering lessons and poses that fit the individual needs of the class. Although I still have a lot to learn, Michelle has helped me grow and improve every step of the way. Highly recommend, especially for a beginner like myself!