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Love this place! Restorative is my jam and they have one almost every day. They are very responsive…read moreto your needs and injuries. It feels like they really care AND love what they do.

No heat no incense... just all different kinds of yoga! Wonderful zoom options.. I have bad ovarian…read morecancer..

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2.7 mi

" I really enjoyed the beginner class here" I was…read moreintimidated to go to yoga . Thinking I have to be super fit and flexible like Gumby. An avid nerd I am none of the above . I am aware I wanted something physical. Plus something to relieve stress . This is the activity. Here they are helpful with anything you need . You feel welcomed . It's a friendly vibe. I definitely recommend this establishment.

Beautiful studio with plenty of street parking. The instructors are kind, attentive, and make every…read moreclass feel welcoming. One of my favorite spots to recharge!

Studio space

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Simply Yoga

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0.4 mi

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".

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CorePower Yoga - Newton

3.7

(30 reviews)

1.7 mi

I am probably going to be reviewing all of CPY's Boston locations at this rate…read more Pros: 1. Proximity to my apartment. Given that, I'll probably still end up driving over since the intersection over the pike is not the most pleasant spot to walk through, and the nearby parking/garage lot offers cheap metered parking. 2. Big welcome from Emma who was manning the front desk when I walked in. I immediately got a much friendlier vibe from, say, Fresh Pond. 3. I went with CP 2, which actually seemed more beginner-friendly than the other CP 2 class I took at Fresh Pond. This one was less heated/humid and the sequences were easier to follow. I also really liked that this class was less crowded than others and I didn't have to worry about stepping (or sweating) on someone else. Cons: 1. The locker rooms were still ... not dirty exactly. Maybe dingy is the right word? Lots of dried slushy water and salt on the floor. It's not fair of me to complain, given the recent snowfall and the rock salt strewn everywhere on the sidewalks. I do wish though that there was some sort of way to make the walk from the lockers to the studio room less dirty for bare feet. Maybe next time, I'll try the cubbies right next to the front door. Unlike some other studios/gyms, CPY seems much cheaper if you buy a membership or package from them directly (especially when they're running a promotion or offering their free unlimited week to new students) versus if you book a class thru ClassPass credits. Given how close this location is to me, I'll be back to try the Sculpt classes!

I took CorePower Sculpt with Paula and really loved it! It was challenging but easy to follow as a…read morefirst-timer. She had great energy and made the class fun! I definitely want to take more with her!!

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Chakra Power Yoga

(5 reviews)

1.6 mi

Went to the 2 hour Winter Solstice celebration Chakra Yoga event here last night. It was fantastic!…read more First off parking kinda stinks. I arrived a little late ( my fault) so I drove around for quite a while to find a spot. The entrance is a bit hidden too. It's not on the Main Street. It's on the side street toward the back of the building and when you enter there are some stairs that lead you up to the studio. They were warm and welcoming when I came in and I found my friends already laid out on their mats. Room was warm. Most classes are heated. My first heated yoga class. I enjoyed it but maybe found it a bit drying especially during wintertime. Definitely bring some water. Room was peacefully lit with candle everywhere. I felt a sense of peace as soon as I walked in. Nicole and Georgia ran the event. They were both sweet and kind and had such soothing voices as they led us through the class. Also very helpful to come around and help you out with any moves you may have trouble with. Hannah and Heather were lightly singing and playing musical instruments in the background. Beautiful voices! Classes typically run for an hour and 15 minutes and it's 15 bucks. You can also get class packs in tens, twenty, etc that lower the price for each class. Events like the one I went to are a bit more. I really enjoyed this event and will definitely come back to enjoy some regular yoga classes. Was so relaxed. Went home and slept like a baby!!

I have been going to this Yoga Studio from sometime now but couldn't make time to write a review…read moreuntil today cause these girls highly deserve a good rating and a good recommendation! The owner Nichol is specially a lovely, kind and helpful lady. I had a couple of classes left from last 2 years from my last purchase from 2019 which I couldn't use due to covid and even when the restrictions were up , I wasn't too comfortable take physical yoga classes until recently only to realize the validity of my purchase had expired but I just made a call and Nichol reactivated the left out classes without asking a single question. I go to another yoga studio and in most studios they might do that but we also have to remember like any other service industry, the yoga business was hard hit during Covid so I wouldn't have requested to extend the validity if I would have a single sign of hesitation but Nichol couldn't be more helpful. I would also like to highly recommend the warm flow yoga classes with Nikki. I find her easier to follow specially when she introduces a new pose, she goes step by step and takes to another level and she has a reiki touch to the flow at the end of the practice which actually is very calming. However, all the trainers are very good. I have taken classes with some other trainers too and all of them are simply the master of their trades and equally good each one having an unique style. You should try them !

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Watertown Center for Healing Arts

4.0

(1 review)

1.1 mi

Great location and amazing studios - all the practitioners seem nice, and have been seeing people…read morehere for almost 20 years. It is also well kept and clean. The yoga spaces are beautiful!

From the owner: The Watertown Center for Healing Arts is a place where expert practitioners have been offering…read morevarious healing arts modalities to individuals & groups for 20 years. Our practitioners offer various forms of therapy & coaching, bodywork & massage, Reiki, acupuncture, & yoga (to name a few)! With over 7,000 sq. ft. of available space, we also rent offices & studios at two entrances: one at 22 Mt. Auburn St & the other at 17 Spring St. Both sides of the WCHA have ample parking, restrooms, & kitchens. Please visit our website to attend group classes, book individual sessions, or to explore and book a studio or office!

Mt. Auburn St. Office 10

Mt. Auburn St. Office 4

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Spring St. Office 1

Leelawadee Thai Spa

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I've been coming to Leelawadee Thai Spa for almost two years now and I see my massage therapist Kai…read moreonce a month like clockwork. She is truly incredible--intuitive, detail-oriented, and one of the best massage therapists I've ever had. I stand all day for work in the beauty industry, so my body takes a lot of stress. Kai always knows exactly what my body needs. She stretches me, walks on my back, and really works through the tight muscles and tension I carry from being on my feet all day. Every single time I leave, I feel like a completely new person. The spa itself is exceptionally clean and the energy is calming the moment you walk in. It's one of those places where you instantly feel relaxed. Parking is easy with plenty of street parking nearby, which makes the experience even more convenient. My favorite little touch is that at the end of every massage, Kai always brings me a hot green tea and checks in to make sure I'm happy before I leave. She genuinely cares about her clients and it shows. If you're looking for an amazing Thai massage in Watertown, I highly recommend booking at Leelawadee Thai Spa. I almost want to keep Kai a secret, but talent like hers deserves to be recognized!

I had a traditional Thai massage with Nina, and her movement and technique were excellent. She…read moreguided me into some unusual positions, but the stretches felt incredibly good and effective. I highly recommend the Thai massage here--the spa's signature treatment is also great. Personally, I'm not a fan of the back walking (Ashiatsu-style pressure), but you can always let them know your preference and they'll adjust the pressure for you. I definitely recommend Nina!

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I love this yoga place, and I can't say enough wonderful things about Randy, the instructor. He is…read morea great guy and a dedicated Ashtanga yoga person. I was going to him for years before COVID came along and ruined things. But his yoga studio -- great vibe, wonderful people, just a good place to be. It carried me through a lot of tough times. I really hope to return one day soon.

I studied at Ashtanga Yoga Belmont with Randy for about four years. Randy is a very accomplished…read morepractitioner and teacher of Ashtanga yoga and traveled to India multiple times to study with Pattabhi Jois before he died. Randy also mentored under Eddie Stern in NYC. Despite his impressive resume'Randy remains humble and dedicated to teaching yoga as he was taught, something that is very hard to find. This is a great place to get a traditional Ashtanga Yoga education.

CorePower Yoga - Fresh Pond

(47 reviews)

1.9 mi

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.

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.

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Yoga To The Tenth

(2 reviews)

1.4 mi

I always thought yoga was a bunch of hippie b.s. until a couple of slipped discs sent me to Linda…read more Not only did I feel immediate relief from the pain at the end of the first session, but the way she stretches out my back, I'm (no lie) almost 1/2" taller when I leave her studio. She also comes to me at my home or office if I need her to. I highly recommend Linda at Yoga to the Tenth.

Linda's yoga is unique and very effective. If you have a problem, whether it be sore muscles, a…read morestiff neck, or sciatica, she can fix it! I've been going to see her for years and my runners' knees have never felt better. Linda knows her stuff and will help you to feel great!

Arlington Reservoir

(12 reviews)

3.4 mi

Such a hidden gem located 3 minutes away from Arlington Center. One minute you're on a busy Main…read moreStreet, the next you're sunbathing the day away and relaxing on the sand just minutes later. The deal: * Its $10 a person * Clean and large bathrooms onsite * A playground for kids onsite * Plenty of shaded areas on the sand as well as plenty spots to lay in the direct sun * Benches are available under trees by the water * Lifeguards on duty * Some days there are camps midday so be mindful of this if you're trying to avoid crowds * Sand, good views, and water to swim in * A large walking path along the perimeter of the whole grounds (this is free, you don't need to pay $10 to walk around) Such a great spot if you're looking to tan or hop in the water without driving too far

I use to love this place. Grew up there every summer. Now, under a new management it is very sad…read more Tons of Supervisors walking around, nasty and grabbing every penny you got. Treat the lifeguards like crap, won't even let them eat a hot dog. The feeling of this place has certainly changed.

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Connors Memorial Swimming Pool

3.5

(14 reviews)

2.8 mi

The pool itself is nice, with a very shallow area for young toddlers and a deeper area for older…read morekids to swim. The parking lot is tiny, though, so it's very hard to visit if you don't live close enough to walk. They also have very frequent and lengthy times you have to get out of the water during lifeguard shift changes, so we were never able to spend very much time actually in the pool when we visited.

It's really fun, but they take us out a certain time for a pool Check it is really safe, but I…read moredisagree with a person that said they had to take us out at a certain time they put a four star so actually safe

There are free lockers as well... as long as you bring your own lock. :)

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Very cool

Hammond Pond Reservation

4.2

(9 reviews)

4.0 mi

NICE SCENIC AREA!!!!!!!!!!!!! Close to the green line too…read morejust about 14 min walk :-)

The easy, scenic trails that trace the pond attract families, joggers, fishers and dog walkers…read morealike. What motivated me was the large hunks of New England Puddingstone perfect for beginner to intermediate climbers and solid bouldering. I won't get into specific climbs, but the Boston Rocks book by the MIT Outing Club is a great reference. A practical tip though: many of the rocks are shaded by enormous hemlocks, and are often times a bit slick, so be sure to bring chalk. I'd also get there early, especially on the weekends, cuz it fills up fast and as there are no bolts to anchor from and a limited number of trees up top. You might want to play musical ropes with your climber cohorts. Great option for a quick excursion as it's accessible by the Green line (D) to Chestnut Hill.

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Greg M.

13 years ago

I have been working with Emily Peterson since the beginning of the summer when my brother highly recommended her to me for learning stress relief techniques. Having a cardiac event in my past made stress management a necessity for me. I was willing to try and I am very glad that I did -- Emily exceeded all my expectations -- she is very perceptive, attentive, and focused on what will work. She seems to have an infinite depth of resources that she can bring up to address a specific need and situation. I can not recommend Emily's services enough. She is really helping me a lot, and taught me something that nobody could so far -- to relax. read more

Santosh K.

1 year ago

We're biased of course, but this place has everything you need for wellness ~ acupuncture, energy work, massage, yoga classes, strength training, etc. It has a welcoming vibe and a very personalized approach to healing. Stop by for a class or some bodywork ~ you won't regret it! read more

Jackie G.

13 years ago

I do yoga here whenever I'm in the Boston area, as I do not actually live here. Wonderful teachers, classes, and people. It's my go-to yoga spot! read more

Carole B.

3 years ago

Caring and capable practitioners. Gifted and experienced teachers. Highly recommend to anyone who is trying to feel good!

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