Great to have Nancy's Restorative yoga class back! Sooo needed ( at least for me )…read more Wonder Yoga never disappoints!

Lovely local studio with a warm, welcoming community for beginners to experienced yoga students…read more Highly recommend!

Not for me -- I prefer a more athletic practice and found the 3 classes I tried here to be very…read moreslow and not challenging, and without the opportunity to push poses further and make them a bit more interesting or challenging. I was initially quite happy to see a new studio in O2's old space and I had taken classes with Lauren when she subbed there a few times (she was trained at O2 and I believe taught there for a bit, before I became a member) and maybe I just didn't pick the right classes, but I would opt for flow classes at Down Under instead. That said, the prices here are much more reasonable! The cost of drop-ins and class cards at most studios are a huge barrier to making yoga accessible. 866855

Very welcoming local yoga studio - there's a community vibe here that you don't get at corporate…read moreyoga chains like Corepower. If it weren't for the traffic coming off Lake Street to get over to this part of Arlington, I'd definitely be a regular. First things first, no typical yoga studio stink that hits you in the face as soon as you walk in. I don't know if they crank the windows open all the time or if the hard wood floors are a boon but great job on the ventilation. I have a pretty sensitive nose, with overly strong perfume/cologne/BO really getting to me, and Lotus stands out as one of the few yoga studios I've visited where the smell was not an issue at all. I took an evening slow flow class with a focus on the hips and pelvis, which was perfect for my tight hamstrings. Lots of props available. If you get a spot in the back of the room, though, it's tricky to see the instructor demo-ing near the front, so I relied a lot on what my neighbors were doing. They have a cozy seating area and bathroom downstairs that you should check out if able. Check out the website - they have a packed class schedule and an unlimited 2-week special for newcomers.

I took an Iyengar class here a little while ago. It's on Mass Ave in Arlington, right next to a…read moreDunkin Donuts on the cusp of the town centre. They don't take credit cards and I didn't have cash, but the teacher let me take the class anyway and send a check later ($17 for a drop-in rate, though it's cheaper if you sign up for the class series). The class was well-taught -- the teacher knew her stuff and placed the correct amount of emphasize on anatomical correctness and breath. But it just wasn't for me. It's an older, less physical crowd than I'm used to, and the class really didn't feel like much of a workout. I know, yoga isn't all about asana, but I work in an office and sit nearly motionless all day. Yoga class is my time to move and sweat, and I barely did either. Afterwards I just wanted to go home and sleep. But if you want low-intensity yoga for relaxation and restoration, this is a good place. The space was clean and nice (though the ceiling felt low and gloomy and the room was cooold), and they have a wonderful assortment of props (mats, blocks, blankets, eye pillows).

I took 2 classes here last weekend: Yoga I/II with Chip and Nia with Roxanna. While both were…read moregood, I felt they were geared toward an older crowd and therefore not really what I expected/was looking for. Also, they charge $17 to drop-in for a class, which is a bit high for me. They do offer muti-class passes that you can buy, which brings the price per class down to $15 or so. I am interested in checking out some of their other classes to see if they have a different vibe. The Center's location is a good one for me, especially for weekend classes. Overall, people (instructors & patrons) were very nice & friendly.

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 so enjoyed my few days on a trial membership. The staff is warm and welcoming and set me up…read morequickly- Twenty five dollars for two weeks of unlimited classes - wow! I've tried three so far from flow yoga to TRX Pilates. All of the instructors are skilled, attentive and knowledgeable and they make sure your form is good. Really impressed with this local yoga studio. Enjoy!

I signed up for a week of unlimited yoga and am having 2nd thoughts with the hassles I've had…read moretrying to sign up for their classes online. I've left voicemails and sent emails and no one's replied. Any clues - is this studio worth the trouble?

A nice yoga studio. We signed up for unlimited classes when we first moved to town and tried a few…read moreclasses. Yin was relaxing and stretched deep muscles and joints. Yoga for athletes kicked our butts! The instructors were very nice and the studio and bathroom was always clean. Parking can be tough.

If I could rate Simply Yoga 10 stars.....I would!!…read more Absolutely love LOVE the studio....the teachers .....the diversity of the classes. ....the community it has created. Recovering from an injury, the studio has helped me rebuild Inner and Outer Strengh.....Confidence .....Energy.....and so on...... Few things I have lost though since I join 8 months back are kilos, 10 of them, negative thinking and "coachpotatoing"! When someone ask me my recipe for my metamorphose my answer is "Simply Yoga!" Thank you so so much Steph for creating a such lovely and safe "health nest".

WOW, this studio is huge and beautiful! Definitely the nicest one in MA…read more It's so spacious, there are 2 floors. The bathrooms are super clean (feels like a hotel bathroom, to be honest), tons of stalls and shower stalls and the drinking water fountain is fast/cool. Only thing is it's not the most public transport friendly unlike other CPY studios, it took me like ~15 ish mins to walk from Alewife station. There IS Parking though.

Wow-wee. I've been taking most of my yoga classes at Yoga Six in Wellesley but was looking for…read moresomething a tad hotter. The C2 class made me look like I had climbed out of a swimming pool afterwards. Not for the faint of heart (literally) but that was my fault - I should've started with the C1 class, which is less heated and slower-paced. PRE-CLASS: It was my first time doing CorePower and, I don't know, I was expecting a little more of an introduction/explanation when I checked in. Maybe I'm spoiled by the OrangeTheory introduction when the instructor walked me through everything and took the time to go over where everything was. Here, all I was told was that we'd be in studio __. I wandered around aimlessly and found the lockers, with signs saying locks were available at the front desk. It would've been nice to know that upfront but c'est la vie. Trying to be more zen in the new year. CLASS: Hot, hot, hot. Inga cranked the heat/humidity all the way up. I was a literal puddle about five minutes in. As a newcomer to CPY (but not to yoga), I got a lot of the cues mixed up; this is a studio-by-studio and teacher-by-teacher distinction but hearing the poses called by their names (instead of "crescent lunge with right foot back") took a while getting used to. Also, the playlist wasn't ... great. Some love ballads mixed with hard rock. Just give me the elevator violin music or nothing at all. The flow for the class was quick and fast-moving, with lots of one-legged variations, and you are encouraged to take breaks but the break itself was so short before the teacher would move on. It got so hot at one point that I seriously contemplated leaving the room. Bring plenty of water and one extra towel. POST-CLASS THOUGHTS: The studio itself felt cramped; the class was only about half-full but I'm not sure a packed sardine-type class would be enjoyable with so much sweat pouring out of every orifice. I did wish that, for savasana (aka, my favorite pose), the temperature could be turned down several notches. Or CPY could offer cold hand towels after (sorry, spoiled by Yoga Six). Also - there is definitely a sweaty funky smell. Like 8/10 on a scale of funkiness. Unescapable and inevitable, for sure. Sorry to keep drawing comparisons but one of the features that I like a lot about Yoga Six is that there, the ventilation seems much better. Parking: Abundant, free parking. This is probably what's going to make me come to the Fresh Pond CPY location over the other ones in Boston or Cambridge.

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.

I was a member of (Dahn yoga) for three years many years ago and absolutely loved it. My work/home…read morelife prevented me from continuing. My schedule has since changed and this past summer I remembered my wonderful experience with the practice so I rejoined Body& Brain, and I have to say, I'm enjoying it even more this time around. Master Cho is inviting, kind and each and every class is different. Not only are the classes different each time, we now have the benefit of added classes and instructors because of zoom. I never miss a class unless I am working. I love the different styles each of them bring to the class. I'm fully committed in my quest for better health and am determined to remain in this practice for years to come as I've already noticed a big change, mentally and physically. I can't recommend it enough. Do not hesitate, you will not regret it!

Body and Brain feels like home! It is a practice that focuses on the harmonizing of the body and…read morebrain/mind, as well as the power of the heart. The Masters are skillful, compassionate, supportive. We learn about the different energy channels in the body, or techniques that target specific physical issues. We focus on releasing and strengthening. It is a holistic practice, really. I truly recommend it for anyone who is a serious seeker of balancing the body, mind, and heart.

Yoga Mandala is this cozy little yoga studio tucked right into downtown Winchester. A great retreat…read morefrom a long day at work - the gentle yoga sessions with Nicole have been renewing, challenging and a delight! Classes are very personalized so don't hesitate to let the instructor know if you're working towards a specific goal (in my case less tightness in my shoulders and neck). Ample parking is right around the corner, I've never had a hard time finding a place to park. I've heard they're doing some focus class series for pre-teens and teens - wouldn't that have been cool growing up?!

I LOVE NICOLE!!!!!!!!!…read more I also like a lot of the other teachers here but I love Nicole. A kind and gentle soul who knows her stuff. Anatomy. Love. Spirit. Gentle moves. A sweet and open space where practitioners usually practice in a mandala (hence the name?). It's intimate yet open. Has an amazing storage space for props so the studio isn't messy. There is a second studio space in back for the more athletic classes so the studio stays a sanctuary with no shoes or dirt anywhere. There is also an office and a massage therapist. This space is beautiful, well thought out and an must see. Get your asana here as fast as you can. You'll heal and open your heart within minutes of arriving. Seriously, go!!