Upcoming events.
Soothing Self-Care: Meditation, Massage, and Myofascial Release
Soothing Self-Care: Meditation, Massage, and Myofascial Release with Mukul Bhatt & Becca Phillips
Saturday, January 10
4-6pm • Brookline
Join Down Under LMTs Mukul Bhatt and Becca Phillips for a deeply restorative session focused on cultivating calm through meditation, massage, and reflexology.
This three-part workshop begins with a Chakra-based meditation to center the mind and balance energy. You’ll then explore the foundations of self-reflexology, using gentle techniques and (optional) essential oils to stimulate key pressure points and support relaxation. The session concludes with a guided partner myofascial release (MFR) practice, designed to ease muscle tension and restore fluidity to the body.
No prior experience is needed - come solo or bring a friend who could use a little zen.
Cost: $40
Please bring a yoga mat (rentals are available for $3 at the studio)
Flow State: Mobility & Strength for Peak Running Performance
Flow State: Mobility & Strength for Peak Running Performance with Emma Morse
Sunday, January 11
12:30-2pm • South End
Unlock your strongest, most efficient running yet through the power of mobility, strength, and intelligent recovery. This workshop blends a warming vinyasa flow, a targeted strength and conditioning circuit, and a yin-inspired sequence to release tight connective tissue and support long-term durability.
You’ll leave with a custom weekly strength and mobility plan to seamlessly layer into your spring training—whether you're chasing a 5K personal record or preparing for a 50K. Expect to walk away stronger, more flexible, and better equipped to hit the road with confidence.
Cost: $45 donation - All proceeds from this workshop support Emma’s Tokyo Marathon fundraiser for Room to Read, helping children worldwide build essential literacy skills.
Please bring a yoga mat (rentals are available for $3 at the studio)
Embrace Your Dharma: Create a Meaningful 2026
Embrace Your Dharma: Create a Meaningful 2026 with Caitlin Green
Sunday, January 11, 2026
1:30-3:30pm • Porter Square & Livestream
You are here for a reason—and that reason is your Dharma. In this soulful New Year workshop, you’ll explore timeless teachings from the Bhagavad Gita, often called “the end of self-help,” and use its wisdom to align with your inner calling. Through guided journaling, reflective flow, and heart-centered discussion, you’ll leave with a deeper understanding of purpose—and practical ways to live it.
Perfect for anyone seeking clarity, direction, and a more meaningful 2026.
Bring a journal, writing utensil, & a yoga mat (yoga mats are available to rent in studio for $3).
Cost: $40
***For livestream participants: a Zoom invitation email will go out to pre-registered students 1 hour before the class. Please make sure we have the correct email address on file for you so you receive your invitation! Contact the studio at 617.566.9642 with any questions.***
FREE Info Session: 300 Hour Advanced Teacher Training
FREE Info Session - 300 Hour Advanced Teacher Training with Justine Cohen & Kate Heffernan
Saturday, January 17
10am-10:45am • Livestream
Join Down Under lead teachers Justine Cohen & Kate Heffernan for a FREE info session & discussion around what it means to move beyond the basics & enhance your teaching with Down Under's 300 Hour Professional Teacher Training. Join the discussion & stay for a Q&A to answer all your questions about the Professional Teacher Training.
For more information on the training and to find the application, visit https://downunderyoga.com/300-hour-boston-yoga-teacher-training or email Kate Heffernan at educationdirector@downunderyoga.com for more information.
***A Zoom invitation email will go out to pre-registered students 1 hour before the class. Please make sure we have the correct email address on file for you so you receive your invitation! Contact the studio at 617.566.9642 with any questions.***
SOLD OUT: Luxury Yoga Retreat on the shores of Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
with Shawna Lemelman
It begins in Guatemala with a lake...and a volcano...
Enjoy 6 nights and 7 days at this tranquil property full of alive abundance and relaxing spots to "Unwind, Rejuvenate, and Grow" in lakeside luxury!
Yoga for Osteoporosis Series III
Yoga for Osteoporosis: Series III with Masha Leuner
Four Wednesdays
January 21, January 28, February 4, February 11
12-1:15pm • Brookline & Livestream
A continuation of Series I & II
Join Masha Leuner for a transformative 4-week series based on Dr. Loren Fishman’s acclaimed Yoga for Osteoporosis method. This practice emphasizes strength, stability, and safe alignment, with focused attention on the spine and hips—areas most vulnerable to fracture and essential to lifelong mobility.
Building on the foundations of earlier series, each session integrates both foundational and progressively advanced postures, offering a comprehensive and adaptable experience for returning students. Breathwork supports longer hold times, regulates the nervous system, and enhances respiratory function, helping you build resilience from the inside out.
This series is appropriate for all levels (no need to have taken Series I/II to enroll!) and continues to provide practical, research-supported tools to strengthen your home practice safely and confidently.
What You’ll Gain
Clear understanding of alignment, safe movement, and contraindications
Tools to strengthen, evolve, and personalize your home yoga practice
Techniques to improve bone density, balance, and proprioception
Confidence practicing a method grounded in medical research
About the Method
Developed by Dr. Loren Fishman, MD, this approach has demonstrated that consistent practice of 12–24 targeted postures can help reverse the effects of osteoporosis and osteopenia, particularly in the spine and hips. Featured in The New York Times, Dr. Fishman’s method continues to shape the modern understanding of bone health, aging, and mindful, therapeutic movement.
Please wear clothing you can move in and bring a yoga mat (mats are available to rent in-studio for $3).
Cost: $140
* cost includes all four sessions, there is no proration for missing a session *
Note - there is no separate livestream sign up for this series, a link to join will be sent to all registrants before the first session so they may choose to join in studio or via livestream for any of the sessions within the series.
About Masha
Masha began practicing yoga in 2005 and quickly became a devoted student. Over time, she became increasingly aware that chronic stress was pushing her body toward burnout. Balancing a fast-paced corporate career, a new baby, and a practice that was calling for radical change became unsustainable. In 2016, she left the corporate world and enrolled in Yoga Teacher Training in Boston. She has been teaching in Boston ever since.
Masha’s teaching style has evolved over the years, yet her core intention remains the same: to offer yoga as a practical tool for self-inquiry and support the body’s innate capacity to heal.
Psychedelic Breathwork Journey
Psychedelic Breathwork Journey with David Magone
A 4-Week Healing Journey Into Expanded States
Fridays • Porter Square
January 23 • 6–8pm
January 30 • 6–8pm
February 6 • 6–9pm **note extended time**
February 13 • 6–8pm
Access profound consciousness shifts. Track your transformation.
No substances required.
This four-week immersive series uses structured breathwork protocols to guide participants into psychedelic-like, non-ordinary states of awareness—experiences often marked by emotional release, somatic unwinding, intuitive insight, and visual or symbolic perception. Each week builds intentionally upon the last, blending deep breathwork journeys with tools for integration, reflection, and measurable personal change.
THE JOURNEY ARC
WEEK 1: MAPPING YOUR TERRAIN
Identify what feels stuck—emotionally, somatically, or energetically.
You’ll establish a 1–10 metric for personal blocks before entering an expanded state through breathwork. Insights may emerge through physical sensation, emotional expression, inner knowing, or visual imagery. Track your numbers again afterward to witness immediate shifts.
WEEK 2: MEETING YOUR EDGE
Work directly with resistance inside non-ordinary consciousness.
Rather than analyzing patterns intellectually, you’ll explore what keeps you stuck while accessing states that allow deeper clarity, perspective, and emotional processing than ordinary conversation often permits.
WEEK 3: THE BREAKTHROUGH (Extended Session - held 6-9pm)
A longer, more immersive breathwork journey designed to support powerful shifts.
Participants frequently report experiences comparable to certain psychedelic or plant-medicine sessions:
• deep somatic release
• emotional catharsis
• symbolic or visionary imagery
• mystical-style insight
• core pattern shifts
WEEK 4: INTEGRATION
Anchor and embody your transformation.
Learn how to carry your insights into daily life, refine your personal tools for accessing expanded states safely on your own, and celebrate the measurable changes you’ve tracked week by week.
This Program Is For You If You:
• Want legal, substance-free psychedelic-like experiences
• Seek measurable transformation, not just intense moments
• Are curious about expanded states without pharmacological support
• Want both the journey and the integration
• Are ready to work with breath, awareness, and emotional honesty
• Appreciate structured, safe space holding
Includes:
• Four themed journeys with integration practice
• Progress-tracking tools for measurable change
• Weekly self-guided homework
• A supportive group container led by an experienced facilitator
Investment: $595
THE RESEARCH
David Magone’s DVRM protocol has been studied at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. fMRI imaging showed brain activation patterns similar to those observed during psilocybin-induced states—suggesting that structured breathwork can evoke comparably expanded modes of consciousness.
Individual experiences vary. This program is not medical care. Please consult your doctor if you have any health concerns.
* this course is not eligible for the YogiPass discount & cost includes all four sessions, there is no proration for missing a session *
Please bring a yoga mat (rentals are available for $3 at the studio)
Teacher Development: Foundations - Bone & Spinal Health in Yoga
Teacher Development: Foundations - Bone & Spinal Health in Yoga with Masha Leuner
Saturday, January 24
1:30-3pm • Newton
Healthy bones are shaped as much by how we move as by how we breathe. In this experiential workshop, we explore the intelligence of the spine and the forces that support lifelong stability—balance, proprioception, posture, breath mechanics, and load-bearing strength.
Through grounding asana, thoughtful sequencing, and refined alignment principles, we’ll investigate how balance training prevents falls, how posture organizes force through the vertebrae, how breath supports spinal mobility, and how bone responds to muscular engagement. You’ll learn practical strategies for strengthening students’ bones safely, as well as recognizing and adapting movements contraindicated for osteoporosis, such as spinal flexion.
This session is geared toward yoga teachers and teacher trainees seeking to refine their ability to support students transitioning to the next life-stage, though dedicated practitioners are welcome. Expect accessible strength work, supported balance practices, wall and prop exploration, and breath-based awareness to illuminate the relationship between spine, structure, and subtle body.
Come away with clarity, confidence, and adaptable tools to weave into your teaching—helping students stand taller, move steadier, and age with resilience.
Cost: $40
Please bring a yoga mat (rentals are available for $3 at the studio)
Literary Flow: Book Club Meets the Mat
Literary Flow: Book Club Meets the Mat - Pork Belly Tacos with a Side of Anxiety with Shawna Lemelman
Friday, January 30
7-9pm • Newton
This isn’t your average book club - it’s a mindful gathering that nourishes body, mind, and spirit, inviting reflection, connection, and movement. Begin the new year by embracing fresh goals, inspiration, and community.
Join Shawna Lemelman and Yvonne Castaneda for a unique experience exploring Yvonne's book, Pork Belly Tacos with a Side of Anxiety. Yvonne, a familiar presence in Shawna’s classes at Down Under Yoga, shares vibrant stories of her childhood growing up in Miami as the daughter of humble immigrants from Mexico and Cuba. Through her candid narrative, she reveals how doubt and low self-esteem led to a challenging cycle of weight gain and loss, reliance on dangerous coping mechanisms, and a fraught relationship with food.
The evening begins with a discussion of the book’s rich themes, inviting participants to reflect and connect. That conversation will then flow into a mindful heated yoga practice, designed to help you embody and process the material, fostering awareness in both body and mind.
Books are available for purchase on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or at the event. Yvonne will be signing books after class, with refreshments to follow.
7:00–7:20 PM: Meet the Author & Discussion with Yvonne
7:20–8:45 PM: Heated Flow with Shawna
8:45–9:00 PM: Book Signing & Refreshments
This one-of-a-kind session blends the insight of literature with the mindfulness of yoga, creating space for curiosity, self-reflection, and embodied connection.
Bring water, towel & a yoga mat (yoga mats/towels are available to rent in studio).
Cost: $30
Getting Up(side Down): Handstands
An all levels experiential workshop designed to move you through gravitational plateaus and take flight. After thorough preparation, we will intelligently work with the wall to support the process of getting upside down. You will leave this workshop with clear steps that you can safely practice on your own to improve your handstands every day!
Yoga & Eco-Adventure Retreat to Dominica
with Rosie Richardson
Join Rosie for a week of good company, intelligent yoga practice, inspired outdoor activities, and delicious local food at Jungle Bay on Dominica, the “Nature Island of the Caribbean”.
Weekend of Ashtanga Workshops with Angela Jamison
February 7-8
Practice with one of the most dedicated custodians of the traditional Ashtanga lineage.
Angela Jamison began her journey under Maty Ezraty and Chuck Miller at YogaWorks, then deepened her practice through more than a decade of annual study with Sharath Jois in India—including periods assisting him and serving in the Mysore room.
Authorized in 2011 and Certified in 2017 to teach Advanced Series, she now leads a thriving shala in Ann Arbor and brings her rare depth of knowledge to Down Under.
Tapping Into Power: A Vision for the New Year
Tapping Into Power: A Vision for the New Year with Tatyana Souza
Saturday, February 7
1:30-3:30pm • Newton
Journey Through Flow, Breath & Meditation to Hone Your Vision for 2026
The Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura) is the center of personal power, confidence, clarity, and action - an ideal focal point for setting meaningful New Year intentions.
As we step into 2026, this workshop invites you to reconnect with your inner strength and create a clear, aligned vision for the year ahead. Through yoga, breathwork, and meditation, you’ll activate and balance the Manipura Chakra, harness your intuition, and discern the goals that feel truly resonant.
Move through an energizing yoga flow that awakens the Solar Plexus, building confidence, vitality, and inner steadiness. Guided breathwork will help calm the nervous system and dissolve mental blocks, while meditation supports deep clarity and purposeful intention-setting. The workshop concludes with vision board creation, using imagery and words to bring your 2026 vision to life. All materials will be provided.
Wear comfortable clothes you can move in, and feel free to bring any words, quotes, or images that inspire you.
By the end, you’ll leave grounded in your personal power, energized by possibility, and carrying a tangible visual reminder of the actions your mind will prioritize for the year ahead!
Open to all levels - no prior yoga or meditation experience required.
Bring: Any images or words you wish to incorporate into your vision board, and a yoga mat (mat rentals are available in studio for $3).
Cost: $65
Connected: A Partner Yoga + Massage Experience
Connected: A Partner Yoga + Massage Experience with Caitlin Green
Sunday, February 15, 2026
1:30-4pm • Porter Square
Whether you come with a partner, friend, or loved one, this experience invites you to reconnect through mindful movement and loving touch. In this heart-opening workshop, we’ll explore playful partner yoga, grounding breathwork, and Thai yoga-inspired massage to foster trust, presence, and joyful connection.
You’ll leave feeling more attuned, supported, and nourished—body and heart.
Perfect for duos of all kinds seeking meaningful connection in a safe, supportive space.
Wear comfortable clothes & bring two yoga mats (yoga mats are available to rent in studio for $3).
Cost: $80
Note: only one of the couple needs to sign up.
Shoulder Stand: Structure and Stillness
Shoulder Stand: Structure and Stillness with Michael Ponte
Monday, February 16
2-4pm • Brookline
Shoulder Stand has long been regarded as a foundational inversion in classical yoga, yet in modern practice it is often rushed, avoided, or reduced to a brief closing posture. This workshop offers a clear, structured approach to Shoulder Stand that emphasizes preparation, support, and stillness.
We begin with a thoughtfully sequenced practice designed to prepare the shoulders, spine, hips, and breath for inversion. From there, we break down the architecture of Shoulder Stand step by step, using support to protect the cervical spine while cultivating lift, stability, and ease.
Rather than relying on force or flexibility, we explore how patience and proper structure allow the pose to unfold with clarity. When approached this way, Shoulder Stand becomes a place of steadiness and quiet focus, inviting sustained attention and composure.
Cost: $45
Please bring a yoga mat (rentals are available for $3 at the studio)
Specialty Class: Beginner Hot 26 Yoga
Specialty Class: Beginner Hot 26 Yoga with Gerdette Armour
Sunday, February 22
12:30-1:30pm • Newton
Curious about Hot 26 but not sure where to begin? This approachable class offers a welcoming introduction to the traditional Bikram/Hot 26 sequence, designed especially for those who are new to the practice or returning after time away.
In this one-hour, lightly heated class, you’ll move through the 26 postures and 2 breathing exercises with shorter holds and thoughtful guidance—making the sequence more accessible while still offering all the strengthening, balancing, and focusing benefits the series is known for. The room will be warm, not intensely hot, so you can explore the practice with ease and confidence.
Open to all levels, including anyone simply seeking a gentler Hot 26 experience. Come practice in a supportive environment and build a strong foundation for future classes.
Sign up using your regular class pass.
Please bring a yoga mat (rentals are available for $3 at the studio)
The Path of the Lotus: Water Flow
The Path of the Lotus: Water Flow with Brittney Burgess
Friday, February 27
6-8pm • Porter Square
The lotus flower rises from the mud, nourished by the elements until it opens fully on the surface of the water. Like the lotus, each of us requires elemental support to grow, evolve, and embody our fullest potential. Join Brittney Burgess for the second workshop in this four-part seasonal series—take one or take them all—as you explore your own capacity to rise from the depths into the light. Each session offers a unique experience, from deeply grounding to highly energizing, inviting you to embody earth, water, air, and fire in both your practice and your life.
In this winter Water workshop, you’ll awaken fluidity, creativity, and trust—connecting to the element that reminds us life is always shifting. Through intentional movement, you’ll soften resistance, dissolve what has felt stuck, and rediscover the freedom that comes from flowing with, rather than against, your inner tides. Expect a practice that is both powerful and soft, designed to cultivate spaciousness and ease within.
This experience includes a water-element meditation, journal prompts, and a powerful, flowing asana practice in a lightly heated room to awaken your Svadhisthana (Sacral) Chakra.
Bring a notebook, writing utensil & yoga mat (yoga mats are available to rent in the studio for $3).
Cost: $40
Strength & Mobility for Runners
Strength & Mobility for Runners with Cam Barach
Sunday, March 1
1-3pm • Back Bay & Livestream
Designed especially for Boston Marathon runners - but open to anyone who loves to run - this workshop helps you feel stronger, move better, and stay healthy through training, race day, and beyond. We’ll focus on targeted strength and mobility work that supports efficient running mechanics and helps reduce common overuse injuries. You’ll learn how to train smarter (not harder), build durability, and improve movement quality without adding unnecessary fatigue - so you can arrive at the starting line resilient, prepared, and ready to run your strongest race.
Please bring a notebook, writing utensil & yoga mat (mats are available to rent in studio for $3).
Cost: $50
***For livestream participants: a Zoom invitation email will go out to pre-registered students 1 hour before the class. Please make sure we have the correct email address on file for you so you receive your invitation! Contact the studio at 617.566.9642 with any questions.***
Yoga Sculpt Teacher Training
This two-weekend intensive (16 hours) is intended for any certified fitness professional or 200 Hour Yoga Teacher. The intention of this training is to:
Provide you with the tools to sequence and teach a 45, 60, or 75-minute Yoga Sculpt class.
Give yourself the ability to incorporate resistance training into your yoga classes safely.
Train you to merge your knowledge of resistance training into a vinyasa yoga flow.
Make yogis stronger and athletes more flexible!
Sodarshan Chakra Kriya: Cutting Through Darkness
Sodarshan Chakra Kriya: Cutting Through Darkness with Daniel Orlansky
Saturday, March 7
2-3:30pm • Porter Square
Rooted in ancient yogic tradition, Sodarshan Chakra Kriya is regarded as one of the most powerful pranayama practices across yogic lineages. Remarkably simple yet requiring focus and commitment, it is said to cut through darkness, activate the inner fire to reveal clarity, release, and renewal.
This workshop begins with a dynamic Kundalini Yoga breath and asana sequence to prepare the body and nervous system. From there, you’ll be guided through a full experiential practice of Sodarshan Chakra Kriya - using breath, mantra, and sustained awareness to cultivate deep stillness, luminous attention, and inner strength.
This workshop is suitable for experienced practitioners and dedicated beginners who feel called to explore the depths of a powerful breath-based meditation.
Cost: $40
The Art of Assisting
The Art of Assisting with Masaaki Okamura, Kate Heffernan & Rachelle Pierre
Brookline • In-Studio Only
Saturday & Sunday 1:15-8:15 pm
March 14-15, 2026
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to experience a greater understanding of the art of alignment and hands-on adjustments?
Join Down Under faculty for a revolutionary weekend to explore, learn, and practice what it means to teach with your hands. During this weekend you will delve into the depths of working as a tactical artist in the classroom, learning the ABC's of alignment and assisting, how to read a room, see bodies, and how to direct without your voice. Part lecture, part practice, this weekend will change the way you practice and teach, and the way you communicate with your hands. For students, teachers and those eager to deepen their understanding of the art that is assisting!
Required Props: yoga mat (rentals are available for $3 at the studio)
Cost: $275
FREE Info Session: Pilates Mat Teacher Training
FREE Info Session: Pilates Mat Teacher Training with Down Under Lead Pilates Faculty
Saturday, March 21
4:30-5:15pm - Livestream
Come see what a Pilates Teacher Training has to offer!
Join Pilates training administrator, Laura Senst & other lead Pilates teachers of the Pilates training for a free informational session about our upcoming Pilates Mat Teacher Training beginning in November. There will be plenty of time for questions and answers!
For more information & to enroll visit: https://downunderyoga.com/upcoming-events/comprehensive-pilates-mat-teacher-training or email Laura Senst at laura.senst@downunderyoga.com for more information.
***A Zoom invitation email will go out to pre-registered students 1 hour before the class. Please make sure we have the correct email address on file for you so you receive your invitation! Contact the studio at 617.566.9642 with any questions.***
The Road to Boston: A Yoga for Runners Workshop
The Road to Boston: A Yoga for Runners Workshop with Samantha Arak
Sunday, March 29
1:30-3:30pm • Wellesley & Livestream
This two-hour workshop guides runners through the full arc of a power vinyasa practice, highlighting poses that directly support the physical demands of running — and explaining why they matter. You’ll learn how a smart, intentional yoga practice can build strength, mobility, and resilience, serving as both effective cross-training and meaningful injury prevention.
We’ll explore how to adapt your regular yoga practice to support your miles rather than compete with them, incorporating runner-friendly modifications and movement strategies you can bring into any class. Expect mobility work, strength-building shapes, and recovery practices that help you move more efficiently, reduce injury risk, and feel better on and off the road.
Expect to sweat. We’ll begin with a brief check-in to discuss current training, goals, and any injuries you may be navigating, followed by a dynamic flow, targeted strength work, and restorative shapes with special attention to the hips, hamstrings, calves, ankles, and the often-overlooked stabilizing muscles that keep runners strong and steady. The room will be heated; please bring a yoga mat, towel, and water.
Led by marathon runner and power vinyasa teacher Samantha Arak, this workshop is accessible to all levels and adaptable to where you are in your running or yoga journey. Come as you are - whether you’re heading to Hopkinton this April, training for a spring 5K, or simply learning to love your miles - and leave with practical tools to support every step ahead.
Cost: $40
Please bring a yoga mat (rentals are available for $3 at the studio)
***For livestream participants: a Zoom invitation email will go out to pre-registered students 1 hour before the class. Please make sure we have the correct email address on file for you so you receive your invitation! Contact the studio at 617.566.9642 with any questions.***
Comprehensive Pilates Mat Teacher Training
Pilates Mat Teacher Training
Down Under School of Yoga • Boston’s premier school for practice & pedagogy
April 11-12 & April 18-19, 2026
1:30-7:30pm • Back Bay
Become the teacher who inspires confidence in every class.
This 100 Hour Mat Pilates Teacher Training reflects Down Under’s nationally recognized reputation for rigorous teacher education. Designed to be practice-driven, you’ll spend your time learning Pilates fundamentals, applying anatomy in motion, and practicing the art of clear, effective cueing—so you graduate ready to teach with confidence and skill.
Tuition: $1,595
Sign Up Early & Save:
Early Bird Deadline: $250 OFF if you enroll by 03/27/26
Tuition Cost includes Training Weekends and Virtual Training Manual. Cost does not include class attendance required for certification. Students must take 15 classes in order to graduate, as part of the training you would be eligible for discounted class passes, reach out with any questions!
Any questions? Reach out to Laura Senst at laura.senst@downunderyoga.com
Apply today and train with some of New England's best loved Master Pilates teachers.
Down Under Teacher Trainings are final sale & do not allow for any cancellations or refunds.
Namaste Nicaragua Yoga & Adventure Retreat!
with Shawna Lemelman
NAMASTE Nicaragua - an unforgettable 8-day, 7-night all inclusive Yoga & Adventure Retreat at Amaru in Aposentillo, Nicaragua.
Enjoy the perfect blend of movement, adventure, and connection on a 40-acre point reaching out into the Pacific ocean, dividing two beautiful beaches. There's magic that stems from Amaru's eden which can be found among their gardens, yoga and massage shalas, and other unique structures.
Restorative, Meditation & Yin Yoga Teacher Training
An extraordinary intensive covering the full breadth of restorative, yin yoga & meditation with Down Under's Master Restorative teachers. This training imparts a toolkit of skills to deepen your restorative practice & incorporate Meditation, Yin & a Restorative lens into your Vinyasa teaching.
Inside Flow Workshops with Rebecca Rasmussen
May 8-9
Study with a pioneer blending dance, music, and yoga into a fully embodied experience.
Rebecca Rasmussen began her career as a professional dancer, earning her BFA from the Boston Conservatory and touring internationally for nearly two decades with MOMIX. In 2018, she introduced Inside Flow to the USA, helping cultivate the thriving community seen today.
Now a Senior Teacher and Teacher Trainer for Inside Flow, Rebecca draws on her performance background and yoga studies to train teachers worldwide, continuing to share Inside Flow globally.
Literary Flow: Book Club Meets the Mat
Literary Flow: Book Club Meets the Mat - Your Time to Rise with Shawna Lemelman
Friday, May 15
7-9pm • Newton
Ready to rise? Our Yoga Book Club returns for its second session, featuring Arivee Vargas and her empowering book, Your Time to Rise.
Join Shawna Lemelman and Arivee Vargas for a one-of-a-kind evening that blends conversation, reflection, and movement. Arivee - a familiar face in Shawna’s classes at Down Under Yoga - invites women to break free from outdated expectations and claim the life they deserve. With warmth, humor, and wisdom, she offers holistic frameworks to help navigate life’s transitions, unlearn limiting beliefs, and unlock your fullest potential. Your Time to Rise is a roadmap for aligning with your soul’s purpose and living with authenticity and joy.
The evening begins with a discussion of the book’s themes, followed by a mindful heated yoga flow designed to help you embody the work and connect to its message on a physical and emotional level. Together, we’ll explore how the power of presence, reflection, and movement can awaken a deeper sense of purpose.
Books are available for purchase on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or at the event. Yvonne will be signing books after class, with refreshments to follow.
7:00-7:20 PM: Meet the Author & Discussion with Arivee
7:20-8:45 PM: Heated Flow with Shawna
8:45-9:00 PM: Book Signing & Refreshments
This unique event blends the insight of literature with the mindfulness of yoga, creating a space for curiosity, empowerment, and embodied connection.
What to Bring: A yoga mat, water, and towel (rentals available in-studio).
Cost: $30
The Art of Assisting
The Art of Assisting with Masaaki Okamura, Kate Heffernan & Ally Hines
Brookline • In-Studio Only
Saturday & Sunday 1:15-8:15 pm
June 13-14, 2026
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to experience a greater understanding of the art of alignment and hands-on adjustments?
Join Down Under faculty for a revolutionary weekend to explore, learn, and practice what it means to teach with your hands. During this weekend you will delve into the depths of working as a tactical artist in the classroom, learning the ABC's of alignment and assisting, how to read a room, see bodies, and how to direct without your voice. Part lecture, part practice, this weekend will change the way you practice and teach, and the way you communicate with your hands. For students, teachers and those eager to deepen their understanding of the art that is assisting!
Required Props: yoga mat (rentals are available for $3 at the studio)
Cost: $275
Super Led Primary & Conference
Super Led Primary & Conference with Elliott McEldowney
Sunday, June 21
Super Led Primary 8-9:30am
Conference 9:30-10:30am
Conference is a beloved Mysore tradition where Ashtanga teachers and students from our Mysore schools (Harvard & Brookline) gather to share food, wisdom and inspiration on practice.
Conferences explore a specific topic related to practice and are a unique opportunity to ask questions about asana, philosophy or any aspects of yoga, and to learn from and connect with colleagues. Two times a year the Ashtanga communities unite for a communal Led Primary followed by a breakfast conference at our Life Alive Cafe at Harvard Square and Brookline.
Elliott will be hosting Super Led Primary and Conference on Sunday, June 21 at 8am in Harvard Square. Sign up for class below to let us know you’re coming & stay afterwards at Life Alive Cafe Harvard Sq for the breakfast conference!
Cost: $32 drop in (or use any active DUY class pass)
Please bring a yoga mat (rentals are available for $3 at the studio)
Yoga mats are available to rent in studio for $3
Sama Ashtanga Intensive with Chuck Miller
July 13-17
Study with one of the most respected elders of the Ashtanga tradition.
Chuck Miller began practicing yoga in 1971 and studied one-on-one with Sri K. Pattabhi Jois for over 18 years, beginning in 1980. Teaching since 1988, his clear, grounded approach reflects decades of practice before, during, and after the yoga boom.
During the Sama Ashtanga Intensive, expect daily practice and focused clinics that slow things down, refine fundamentals, and explore Ashtanga as both a physical method and philosophical system. Known for his gentle yet precise adjustments, Chuck brings depth, clarity, and practicality to students and teachers alike as he continues to teach worldwide.
The Pelvis is Everything with Judith Hanson Lasater
September 11-13
Study with a living legend whose insight into movement and anatomy transforms how you practice.
Judith Hanson Lasater, PhD, PT, has taught yoga since 1971, co-founded Yoga Journal, and trained teachers worldwide with her signature blend of clarity, curiosity, and care.
In The Pelvis Is Everything, expect a thoughtful mix of lecture, asana, restorative practice, and pranayama exploring how the pelvis shapes movement, posture, and perception. This workshop invites students and teachers alike to look beyond poses and reconnect with the source of movement itself.
Super Led Primary & Conference
Super Led Primary & Conference with Didi von Deck
Sunday, September 27
Super Led Primary 7-8:30am
Conference 9-10am
Conference is a beloved Mysore tradition where Ashtanga teachers and students from our 3 Mysore schools (Harvard, Brookline and South End) gather to share food, wisdom and inspiration on practice.
Conferences explore a specific topic related to practice and are a unique opportunity to ask questions about asana, philosophy or any aspects of yoga, and to learn from and connect with colleagues. Two times a year the Ashtanga communities unite for a communal Led Primary followed by a breakfast conference at our Life Alive Cafe at Harvard Square and Brookline.
Didi will be hosting Super Led Primary and Conference on Sunday, September 27 at 7:15am in the Brookline studio. Sign up for class below to let us know you’re coming & travel afterwards to Life Alive Cafe Brookline (888 Commonwealth Ave, Brookline) for the breakfast conference!
Yoga mats are available to rent in studio for $3
Cost: $32 drop in (or use any active DUY class pass)
Come back soon to sign up!
The Art of Assisting
The Art of Assisting with Masaaki Okamura, Kate Heffernan & Ally Hines
Brookline • In-Studio Only
Saturday & Sunday 1:15-8:15 pm
October 10-11, 2026
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to experience a greater understanding of the art of alignment and hands-on adjustments?
Join Down Under faculty for a revolutionary weekend to explore, learn, and practice what it means to teach with your hands. During this weekend you will delve into the depths of working as a tactical artist in the classroom, learning the ABC's of alignment and assisting, how to read a room, see bodies, and how to direct without your voice. Part lecture, part practice, this weekend will change the way you practice and teach, and the way you communicate with your hands. For students, teachers and those eager to deepen their understanding of the art that is assisting!
Required Props: yoga mat (rentals are available for $3 at the studio)
Cost: $275
Yogic Feast in Vermont
with Shawna Lemelman
Join us for the 3rd annual Yogic Feast Retreat at Vermont's OQ Farm, where Shawna and master chef, Nick Escoto will guide you through an unforgettable experience of wellness and culinary delight. This retreat offers a unique blend of yoga and gourmet cuisine on a 500-acre legacy farm located near the quaint and historic town of Woodstock, voted one of the most beautiful towns in America.
Tim Feldmann Weekend Workshops
November 6-8
Study with a deeply thoughtful and experienced Ashtanga teacher who brings philosophy, breath, alignment, and practical wisdom to life.
Tim Feldmann has practiced Ashtanga Yoga since 1994 and is certified in the traditional Mysore lineage through Sharath Jois. His teaching weaves together breath, alignment, anatomy, and yoga philosophy to support sustainable, long-term practice.
During this workshop weekend, expect Mysore-style practice, focused technique sessions, and explorations of philosophy as it applies on and off the mat. Tim’s grounded, accessible approach invites students of all levels to deepen their understanding of traditional Ashtanga.
Yoga Sculpt Teacher Training
This two-weekend intensive (16 hours) is intended for any certified fitness professional or 200 Hour Yoga Teacher. The intention of this training is to:
Provide you with the tools to sequence and teach a 45, 60, or 75-minute Yoga Sculpt class.
Give yourself the ability to incorporate resistance training into your yoga classes safely.
Train you to merge your knowledge of resistance training into a vinyasa yoga flow.
Make yogis stronger and athletes more flexible!
Fro-Zen Cold Plunge Challenge
Feeling the weight of stress? Discover a powerful way to reset your body and mind. In this 3-hour workshop, David Magone will guide you through the science and practice of cold exposure and breathwork - proven tools to calm the nervous system, build resilience, and cultivate inner steadiness.
Experience the invigorating benefits of the cold plunge in a safe, supportive environment, and learn how to integrate these methods into your daily routine for lasting stress relief and improved well-being.
Ring Out the Old, Ring In the Ohm
Ring Out the Old, Ring In the Ohm with Shawna Lemelman
Wednesday, December 31
10:30pm-11:59pm • Brookline
Close out the year on your mat and welcome the next with clarity, gratitude, and joy. Join Shawna Lemelman for the final flow of 2025 - a spirited, high-energy vinyasa class to move, breathe, sweat, and celebrate in community.
Expect a lively heated flow, uplifting music, a sound-bath savasana, and a sparkling moment together at midnight to toast the year ahead. The evening will include light fare and a festive beverage to toast to 2026. Shake off what you no longer need, honor what carried you here, and step into 2026 feeling inspired and renewed.
Dress Code: Festive and fun encouraged - just be ready to move!
Bring: Mat, towel, and water bottle (mat rentals are available for $3 at the studio)
All levels welcome
Cost: $40
Heart Strings: a Flow & Restore practice with live cello
Heart Strings with Max Sass & musical guest Keefer Glenshaw
Saturday, December 13
2-3:15pm • Back Bay
Immerse yourself in a heart-opening yoga practice with Max Sass, designed to release tension, awaken vitality, and invite a deep sense of emotional clarity. Flow & Restore alongside the live, resonant tones of Keefer Glenshaw on the cello, a devoted yogi and talented local musician.
This soulful, meditative experience blends breath, movement, and music to harmonize body, mind, and heart—an unforgettable journey in the serene beauty of our Back Bay studio.
Cost: $40
Please bring a yoga mat (rentals are available for $3 at the studio)
Mind Under Matter: An Exploration Into Headstand
Mind Under Matter: An Exploration Into Headstand with Ally Hines & Rachelle Pierre
Sunday, December 7
2-3:30pm • Porter Square
Join vinyasa flow teachers Ally Hines and Rachelle Pierre for an uplifting workshop where you’ll turn your world upside down—both literally and figuratively. This headstand workshop invites you to embrace balance, conquer fears, and unlock your potential in an engaging and supportive environment.
We’ll begin with a thoughtfully crafted flow to prepare your body and mind for inversion, focusing on the key muscles and alignment needed to practice headstands safely and confidently. Using the wall as a guide, we’ll break down the mechanics of headstands step by step, offering tips and techniques to build strength, stability, and confidence. You’ll leave equipped with tools to further explore your inversion practice, whether on the mat or in everyday life.
This workshop is for all levels—whether you’re brand-new to inversions or looking to refine your skills.
Come as you are, and leave with a deeper connection to your inner strength and a new perspective on what’s possible.
What to Bring: Comfortable clothing and a yoga mat (mats available for rent at the studio for $3).
What to Expect: A fun and empowering exploration of headstands, filled with laughter, learning, and the joy of going upside down.
Don’t miss this chance to root, rise, and soar—see you on the mat!
* Have a health condition? As always, check with your healthcare provider to see if this practice is not recommended for you.
Cost: $40
Kundalini Yoga: Renew, Recharge, and Shine Bright
Kundalini Yoga: Renew, Recharge, and Shine Bright with Daniel Orlansky
Sunday, December 7
12:30-2:15pm • South End
As the days grow shorter and the holiday season approaches, nourish your energy and awaken your inner light. Join Daniel Orlansky for a Kundalini Yoga workshop that blends dynamic movement, powerful breathwork, and deep meditation to calm the mind, harmonize the nervous system, and restore your natural radiance.
Experience Meditation for Illumination, a transformative practice designed to awaken clarity, focus, and inner brilliance. Leave feeling renewed, centered, and empowered - ready to meet the season with grace, vitality, and a glowing sense of ease.
Please wear clothes you can move in & bring a yoga mat (yoga mats are available to rent in the studio for $3).
Cost: $35
Kykeon Breathwork
Kykeon Breathwork with Evan Kenny
Saturday, December 6
2-4pm • South End
Experience the transformative potential of your most profound resource: your breath.
This workshop draws inspiration from the Eleusinian Mysteries, the ancient Greek rites celebrating growth, transformation, and renewal, integrating breathing techniques with somatic movement. Guided safely throughout, you’ll explore breath retentions, intentional patterns, and movement set to music, fostering energetic alignment, mental clarity, and a sense of centeredness.
Whether you are seasoned in breathwork or new to the practice, this session invites you to refine your awareness, deepen your connection to your own rhythm, and cultivate balance, vitality, and ease.
Cost: $40
Note: This practice is not recommended for individuals with epilepsy, cardiovascular conditions, pregnancy, or mental health conditions involving panic or psychotic features. Check with your medical provider before signing up for the workshop if there is concern.
Please bring a yoga mat (rentals are available for $3 at the studio)
Sound Healing Meditation
Step into the healing realm of sound, where vibration becomes a gateway to inner stillness and expanded awareness. Rooted in the ancient yogic practice of listening to both inner and outer sound, this meditation weaves together the resonant frequencies of Himalayan and crystal bowls, tuning forks, the gong, and other sacred instruments.
Guided by tonal resonance, breath, and silence, you will enter deep states of receptivity, supporting the nervous system and enhancing meditation. This practice opens pathways to subtle perception, inviting you to restore balance and reconnect with your inner rhythm.
Come explore the power of sound to awaken your natural harmony and cultivate inner peace.
Wear comfortable clothes you can move in & please bring a yoga mat (mats are available to rent for $3 in studio)
Cost: $40
The Path of the Lotus: Earth Flow
The Path of the Lotus: Earth Flow with Brittney Burgess
Friday, November 21
6-8pm • Porter Square
The lotus flower rises from the mud, nourished by the elements, until it blossoms and floats triumphantly on the water. Like the lotus, each of us draws strength from the four elements to reach our fullest potential.
Join Brittney Burgess for the first workshop in a 4-part seasonal yoga series, exploring the transformative power of Earth, Water, Air, and Fire. In this session, we will awaken the element of EARTH—cultivating steadiness, inner calm, and a sense of rootedness in both mind and body. Build strong roots, feel your connection to the earth, and remember the stability you carry when you stand in your own strength.
The workshop will gently guide you through an earth-centered meditation, reflective journaling, and a grounding asana practice in a lightly heated room designed to awaken your Muladhara (Root Chakra). Slow down, root down, and allow yourself to rise from the mud into your fullest potential.
Bring a notebook, writing utensil & yoga mat (yoga mats are available to rent in the studio for $3).
Cost: $40
Optimize Your Digestion with Ayurvedic Wisdom
Optimize Your Digestion with Ayurvedic Wisdom with Rebecca Donato
Sunday, November 16
2-3:30pm • Central Sq
As the holidays approach, nourish your body and mind by strengthening your digestion - the foundation of vibrant health in Ayurveda. Join Rebecca Donato to explore a holistic view of nourishment, where food carries not just sustenance, but prana, the vital intelligence that fuels our body and mind.
Learn to engage with your meals with intention: sourcing, preparing, and savoring food in ways that ignite your agni, the body’s digestive fire, transforming nourishment into vitality and balance. Discover simple remedies, spices, and teas to bring ease and energy to your system, and cultivate practices that carry you gracefully through the season.
This workshop offers timeless Ayurvedic insights and practical tools to support your well-being now and beyond.
Wear something comfortable to sit in (no need for a yoga mat) & bring a journal & writing utensil.
Cost: $35
Into the Deep: A Heated Flow Masterclass
Join Masaaki for this deep dive into the art of heated yoga.
You’ll have the opportunity to experience a true immersion and excursion into the deeper calm with true inner reflection, grounding, strength, and peace.
This workshop is designed for practitioners with some heated flow experience. Please be comfortable practicing in the heat before you sign up for this Masterclass.
Bring water, a yoga mat and a towel (mats & towels are available to rent in studio for $5). Consider an electrolyte drink for after class.
Radical Self Love: Fall Grounding
Radical Self Love: Fall Grounding with Caitlin Green
Sunday, November 9
2-4pm • Central Square
You are worthy of love—especially your own. This deeply restorative experience weaves together five powerful healing modalities: restorative yoga, myofascial massage, sound bath, guided meditation, and Reiki paired with rituals of self-kindness to soothe your inner landscape and bring you home to yourself. As the world begins to speed up, this fall edition invites you to slow down, ground deeply, and return to your center with compassion. Perfect for anyone feeling scattered, overextended, or in need of emotional steadiness.
Wear comfortable clothes & bring a yoga mat (yoga mats are available to rent in studio for $3)
Cost: $40
Yoga Sculpt Teacher Training
This two-weekend intensive (16 hours) is intended for any certified fitness professional or 200 Hour Yoga Teacher. The intention of this training is to:
Provide you with the tools to sequence and teach a 45, 60, or 75-minute Yoga Sculpt class.
Give yourself the ability to incorporate resistance training into your yoga classes safely.
Train you to merge your knowledge of resistance training into a vinyasa yoga flow.
Make yogis stronger and athletes more flexible!
Fall Retreat to Vermont: Strength, Ease & Pause
with Samantha Arak
Join Samantha for a thoughtfully curated retreat to Vermont. This weekend is your chance to step away from the everyday, reconnect with yourself, and find new energy and balance. All meals are chef prepared and you don’t have to make your bed all weekend if you don’t want to.
Teaching Calm: An Educator’s Workshop for Sharing Yoga and Mindfulness with Kids & Teens
Teaching Calm: An Educator’s Workshop for Sharing Yoga & Mindfulness with Kids & Teens with Ana Herning & Emily Sullivan
Sunday, November 2
12:30-3:30pm • South End & Livestream
Have you ever played Yogi Says or tried a bumblebee breath? Research continues to show that mindfulness and yoga help children focus attention, manage stress, and navigate their emotions—supporting healthy development from an early age.
In this workshop, we’ll invite you into the joyful, imaginative world of children’s yoga, sharing the tools you need to feel confident planning, adapting, and teaching yoga and mindfulness to kids and teens at home, in the classroom, or in a studio setting.
This workshop will be co-taught by Emily Sullivan, Down Under’s Director of Kid’s and Prenatal Yoga, parent, and massage therapist, and Ana Herning, a medical student with experience in pediatric mental health and working with youth in the foster system.
This workshop is ideal for parents, educators, and seasoned yoga teachers who want to adapt their practice for younger audiences or integrate social-emotional learning into their teaching.
Cost: $50
Please bring a yoga mat (rentals are available for $3 at the studio)
***For livestream participants: a Zoom invitation email will go out to pre-registered students 1 hour before the class. Please make sure we have the correct email address on file for you so you receive your invitation! Contact the studio at 617.566.9642 with any questions.***
Strength & Stillness: Yin Meets Ashtanga
Strength & Stillness: Yin Meets Ashtanga with Elliott McEldowney & Evan Kenny
Saturday, November 1
1:30-3:30pm • Central Square
Experience the harmonious balance of effort and ease—Sthira and Sukha—in this workshop that unites the expansive stillness of Yin with the breath-driven depth of Ashtanga.
Elliott and Evan will guide you through an explorative Yin sequence designed to enliven the fascia (connective tissue), offering a chance to soften into mechanical limitations and cultivate a deeper body awareness. The sequence will then transition into an Ashtanga-inspired flow, drawn from both the primary and secondary series, to activate the breath, challenge strength, and enhance mobility.
This invigorating physical practice will energize the nervous system and ground the body, leading into an extended savasana, where down-regulating breathwork will allow you to integrate the experience with clarity and calm.
All levels are welcome, and no prior experience with Yin or Ashtanga is required. This workshop is charged with insight and playful exploration, offering tools that can inform any practice.
Wear clothing you can move in & bring a yoga mat (mats are available to rent in the studio for $3).
Cost: $50
FREE Info Session: Foundations of Ayurveda Training
FREE Info Session: Foundations of Ayurveda Training with Kaveri Barros, Rebecca Donato & Kim Rioux
Saturday, November 1
10-10:45am • Livestream
Discover the transformative wisdom of Ayurveda! Join Ayurvedic Health Counselors Kaveri Barros, Rebecca Donato & Kim Rioux for a FREE information session about our 200-hour, self-paced Foundations of Ayurveda Training.
This training is a perfect foundation for anyone wishing to integrate Ayurvedic principles into daily life or begin a professional path as an Ayurvedic Health Counselor, earning the first 200 hours of a 650-hour program. Learn what the course offers, how self-paced learning works, and how personalized academic coaching supports your understanding and application of Ayurvedic principles in daily life. There will be plenty of time for questions and answers!
For more information or to enroll, visit Down Under Yoga – Foundations of Ayurveda Training Have more questions? Email Kaveri Barros at enrollmentbas@gmail.com
***A Zoom invitation email will go out to pre-registered students 1 hour before the class. Please make sure we have the correct email address on file for you so you receive your invitation! Contact the studio at 617.566.9642 with any questions.***
Yoga for Osteoporosis Series I & II
Yoga for Osteoporosis Series I & II with Masha Leuner
Four Wednesdays
October 29, November 5, November 12, November 19
12-1:15pm • Brookline & Livestream
Join Masha Leuner for a transformative 4-week series based on Dr. Loren Fishman’s groundbreaking Yoga for Osteoporosis method. This practice emphasizes strength, stability, and safe alignment, with particular focus on the spine and hips—areas most vulnerable to fracture.
Each session combines foundational and advanced postures, offering a comprehensive and adaptable experience. Breathwork is integrated to support hold times, regulate the nervous system, and enhance respiratory function. This series is suitable for all levels and provides the tools to practice safely and confidently at home.
What You’ll Gain:
A clear understanding of alignment, safe movement, and contraindications
Tools to strengthen and expand your home yoga practice
Techniques to improve bone strength, balance, and body awareness
Confidence practicing a research-backed approach to skeletal health
About the Method:
Developed by Dr. Loren Fishman, MD, this method has shown that consistent practice of 12–24 targeted postures can reverse the effects of osteoporosis and osteopenia, particularly in the spine and hips. Featured in The New York Times, Dr. Fishman’s approach continues to shape the conversation around bone health, aging, and mindful movement.
Please wear clothes you can move in & bring a yoga mat (yoga mats are available to rent in the studio for $3).
Cost: $140
* cost includes all four sessions, there is no proration for missing a session *
***For livestream participants: a Zoom invitation email will go out to pre-registered students 1 hour before the class. Please make sure we have the correct email address on file for you so you receive your invitation! Contact the studio at 617.566.9642 with any questions.***
About Masha
Masha began practicing yoga in 2005 and quickly became a devoted student. Over time, she became increasingly aware that chronic stress was pushing her body toward burnout. Balancing a fast-paced corporate career, a new baby, and a practice that was calling for radical change became unsustainable. In 2016, she left the corporate world and enrolled in Yoga Teacher Training in Boston. She has been teaching in Boston ever since.
Masha’s teaching style has evolved over the years, yet her core intention remains the same: to offer yoga as a practical tool for self-inquiry and support the body’s innate capacity to heal.
Partner Thai Yoga Massage
Partner Thai Yoga Massage with Emily Sullivan
Sunday, October 26
1:30-3:30pm • Porter Square
In Thailand, partner massage is often referred to as a dance.
Mood elevating and stress busting, Thai Yoga Massage benefits the giver and recipient alike. For this workshop, bring your best date (partner, friend, or family) and learn a sequence to address tension in the shoulders, neck, back, legs, feet and hands. The teacher will demonstrate on a volunteer, but you only practice on your partner.
Wear loose comfy clothes, bring two yoga mats & a pillow. (Yoga mats are available to rent in studio for $3)
Cost: $60 per couple
Note - only one of the pair need sign up.
Kino MacGregor Weekend Workshops
Join Kino MacGregor for a full weekend of workshops across Down Under School of Yoga studios or via livestream
SOLD OUT: Recharge & Renew Retreat to Vermont
with Shawna Lemelman
As the leaves change and the air cools, take a step back from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. This retreat gives you the space to nourish your mind, body, and spirit with yoga 2x daily , massages, hikes, cold plunge, sauna, sound bowls, nutritious meals, cooking demo, fire pits and an amazing crew of people!
The Art of Alchemy: Yoga, Poetry & Creative Sustainability
The Art of Alchemy: Yoga, Poetry & Creative Sustainability with Lindsey O’Neill
Sunday, October 19
1-3pm • Harvard Square
In a world that often pulls us away from the sacred in everyday life, how can yoga, self-care, and poetry transform our inner experiences into living art? How can we turn the tension between heart and mind into clarity, connection, and creative expression?
In this workshop, your body becomes a vessel, your breath a guide, and poetry a doorway. Through a slow-flow vinyasa practice paired with creative writing, you’ll explore the fullness of your own experience, uncover the sacredness woven into daily life, and translate it into authentic, expressive art.
By the end, you’ll have cultivated a stronger connection to your own voice, drafted new poems, and developed self-care practices to sustain a lifelong dialogue between your yoga, your words, and your world.
Wear clothing you can move in. Please bring a notebook, writing utensil & yoga mat (mats are available to rent in the studio for $3)
Cost: $45
FREE Info Session: Pilates Mat Teacher Training
FREE Info Session: Pilates Mat Teacher Training with Down Under Pilates Faculty
Saturday, October 18
4:30-5:15pm - Livestream
Come see what a Pilates Teacher Training has to offer!
Join DUY teacher, Jill Koontz & Pilates training administrator, Laura Senst & other lead Pilates teachers of the Pilates training for a free informational session about our upcoming Pilates Mat Teacher Training beginning in November. There will be plenty of time for questions and answers!
For more information & to enroll visit: https://downunderyoga.com/upcoming-events/comprehensive-pilates-mat-teacher-training or email Laura Senst at laura.senst@downunderyoga.com for more information.
***A Zoom invitation email will go out to pre-registered students 1 hour before the class. Please make sure we have the correct email address on file for you so you receive your invitation! Contact the studio at 617.566.9642 with any questions.***
Straight Up Kickboxing: Unearth Your Energetic Power
Straight Up Kickboxing: Unearth Your Energetic Power with Sacha Sergent
Saturday, October 18
1:30-3pm • Back Bay
Are you ready to unleash your inner fire? Straight Up Kickboxing: Unearth Your Energetic Power is a 90-minute experience designed to tap into your physical and energetic strength.
We begin with 60 minutes of beat-driven kickboxing and strength work, focusing on the foundations of proper form, movement, and breath synchronization. Then, we transition into 30 minutes of impact practice—pads, partners, and pure release—where intention and breath work together to unlock your true power.
Prepare to sweat, strike, and shake loose stagnant energy as you step into your strength. No prior kickboxing experience is necessary—just a readiness to show up, give it your all, and tap into your limitless potential.
Come curious, leave empowered.
Wear clothing you can move in, bring hand wraps if you have them (not required if you don't have them!) and a yoga mat (mats are available to rent in the studio for $3)
Cost: $35
The Art of Assisting
The Art of Assisting with Masaaki Okamura, Kate Heffernan & Ally Hines
Brookline • In-Studio Only
Saturday & Sunday 1:15-8:15 pm
October 11-12, 2025
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to experience a greater understanding of the art of alignment and hands-on adjustments?
Join Down Under faculty for a revolutionary weekend to explore, learn, and practice what it means to teach with your hands. During this weekend you will delve into the depths of working as a tactical artist in the classroom, learning the ABC's of alignment and assisting, how to read a room, see bodies, and how to direct without your voice. Part lecture, part practice, this weekend will change the way you practice and teach, and the way you communicate with your hands. For students, teachers and those eager to deepen their understanding of the art that is assisting!
Required Props: yoga mat (rentals are available for $3 at the studio)
Cost: $275
FREE Info Session: Pilates Mat Teacher Training
FREE Info Session: Pilates Mat Teacher Training with Down Under Lead Pilates Faculty
Saturday, October 4
4:30-5:15pm - Livestream
Come see what a Pilates Teacher Training has to offer!
Join DUY teacher, Jill Koontz & Pilates training administrator, Laura Senst & other lead Pilates teachers of the Pilates training for a free informational session about our upcoming Pilates Mat Teacher Training beginning in November. There will be plenty of time for questions and answers!
For more information & to enroll visit: https://downunderyoga.com/upcoming-events/comprehensive-pilates-mat-teacher-training or email Laura Senst at laura.senst@downunderyoga.com for more information.
***A Zoom invitation email will go out to pre-registered students 1 hour before the class. Please make sure we have the correct email address on file for you so you receive your invitation! Contact the studio at 617.566.9642 with any questions.***
Ayurvedic & Yogic Routines for Holistic Health
Ayurvedic & Yogic Routines for Holistic Health with Rebecca Donato
Saturday, October 4
1:30-4pm • Newton
Unlock the transformative power of your senses in this immersive workshop, where we blend the timeless wisdom of Yoga and Ayurveda to explore how sensory perceptions shape your physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. Discover practical rituals and self-care routines that nourish, protect, and elevate each of your five senses—empowering you to make intentional lifestyle choices that promote balance and holistic health.
This dynamic, hands-on experience invites you to reflect on your current sensory habits, learn simple yet effective practices for nourishment and rejuvenation, and craft your own personalized self-care plan. Walk away with the tools to cultivate greater clarity, vitality, and lasting inner calm in your everyday life.
Wear comfortable clothing & please bring a notebook & writing utensil (no need for a yoga mat).
Cost: $48
FREE Info Session: 300 Hour Advanced Teacher Training
FREE Info Session - 300 Hour Advanced Teacher Training with Justine Cohen & Kate Heffernan
Saturday, October 4
11am-11:45am • Livestream
Join Down Under lead teachers Justine Cohen & Kate Heffernan for a FREE info session & discussion around what it means to move beyond the basics & enhance your teaching with Down Under's 300 Hour Professional Teacher Training. Join the discussion & stay for a Q&A to answer all your questions about the Professional Teacher Training.
For more information on the training and to find the application, visit https://downunderyoga.com/300-hour-boston-yoga-teacher-training or email Kate Heffernan at educationdirector@downunderyoga.com for more information.
***A Zoom invitation email will go out to pre-registered students 1 hour before the class. Please make sure we have the correct email address on file for you so you receive your invitation! Contact the studio at 617.566.9642 with any questions.***
FREE Info Session: 200 Hour Teacher Training
FREE Info Session: 200 Hour Teacher Training with Kate Heffernan & Justine Cohen
Saturday, October 4
10-10:45am • Livestream
Deepen your practice, learn the skills, and find your voice. Come see what a 200 Hour Teacher Training has to offer!
Join lead teacher Kate Heffernan and Studio Director Justine Wiltshire Cohen for a FREE information session about our upcoming Spring 200 Hour Teacher Training. There will be plenty of time for questions and answers!
For more information on these trainings and to find the application, visit https://downunderyoga.com/200-hour-yoga-teacher-trainings or email Kate Heffernan at educationdirector@downunderyoga.com for more information.
***A Zoom invitation email will go out to pre-registered students 1 hour before the class. Please make sure we have the correct email address on file for you so you receive your invitation! Contact the studio at 617.566.9642 with any questions.***
Insight Society: A Psychotherapy Group for Anxiety & Depression
Insight Society: Psychotherapy Group for Anxiety & Depression with Sarah Schermerhorn
Ten Wednesdays
October 1, October 8, October 15, October 22, October 29, November 5, November 12, November 19, December 3, December 10
9-10:30am • Harvard Sq
Insight Society is a ten-week mindfulness-based mental health program designed to address symptoms of anxiety and depression within a group setting. This program combines short-term group psychotherapy with yogic practices to provide a somatic and dynamic approach to healing.
Participants will gain insights into their relational, behavioral, and cognitive patterns during this structured ten-week intensive. Throughout the program, you will receive psychoeducation on anxiety and depression, learn about the neuroscience behind our suffering, gently explore trauma and its impact on our psyche, and discover effective strategies for understanding and reducing symptoms of distress.
Group therapy is particularly beneficial as it creates a supportive environment where participants can share their experiences and concerns with others who can offer empathy, connection, and diverse perspectives. This shared experience fosters a sense of community and belonging, helping to reduce the feelings of isolation often associated with anxiety and depression.
Led by licensed psychotherapist and hot power yoga instructor Sarah Schermerhorn, LMHC, this group will help you better understand yourself and the patterns that contribute to difficulties in daily life. It also offers the opportunity to cultivate practices that enhance your mood and sense of self.
Each session will include a 30-minute yoga or mindfulness practice, followed by a 60-minute group therapy discussion. A breakdown of each week's theme and coping strategy is listed below:
Week 1 (October 1): Psychoeducation on Anxiety & Depression
Week 2 (October 8): How Yoga & Meditation Work
Week 3 (October 15): The Neuroscience of Suffering
Week 4 (October 22): The Discovery of the Resourced Self
Week 5 (October 29): The Mind Gut Connection
Week 6 (November 5): Self Compassion & Loving Kindness
Week 7 (November 12): Symptoms of Trauma
Week 8 (November 19): Working with Trauma
Week 9 (December 3): The Various Paths to Further Healing
Week 10 (December 10): Recap and Conclusion
Please remember to bring a mat and a water bottle each week. Yoga mats are available rent in studio for $3.
To sign up for the group, contact Sarah (sarahscherme@gmail.com) to schedule a 30-minute initial intake session then click sign up below to enroll. Space is limited, so please reach out soon to secure your spot.
Cost: $1,150
Cost includes the intake session and the 10 weekly sessions & is not able to be prorated for any missed sessions.
This program is not eligible for the YogiPass 20% off discount.
About Sarah
In her life outside of the studio, Sarah is a psychotherapist who works primarily with emerging adults and adults. Her theoretical orientation is based on the belief that therapy should be as unique as the individual and should stem from a place of compassionate and collaborative curiosity. She takes an eclectic approach to both individual and group treatment, drawing from somatic, dynamic, and relational schools of thought with the underlying belief that all individuals already possess the necessary ingredients for healing.
Sarah creatively integrates her role as a psychotherapist into her teaching approach. She is passionate about blending strength, athleticism, and mindfulness into a rhythmic flow that aids students in healing, processing, and connecting with their bodies. She tends to be quite active in treatment, and places immense emphasis on the profound healing that can come from a genuine therapeutic relationship.
Hot Curious: An Intro to Hot Power Flow
Hot Curious: An Intro to Hot Power Flow with Lyndsay Allyn Cox
Sunday, September 28
1-2:30pm • South End
Curious about Hot Power Yoga but nervous about the heat? This workshop is your gentle on-ramp. We’ll move through a modified Journey Into Power sequence (the usual sequence in a Hot Power Flow) in a warm (not hot) room — around 90–95° — giving you space to explore, breathe, and build confidence.
We’ll kick things off with a short, grounding convo about the magic (and logistics) of practicing in a heated room — what to expect, how to prep, and simple tools to help you feel strong, steady, and hydrated. Then we’ll dive into 75 minutes of soulful movement, including an intentional period of rest, designed to ignite your power and soften your edges. Come curious. Leave empowered.
✨ Perfect for those who’ve said: “I’ve wanted to try Hot Power, but...”
🔥 Heat, but make it empowering — not overwhelming.
🧘🏽♀️ Come ready to move, learn, and sweat.
Bring water, a yoga mat/towel (rentals available for $5 in studio), and your curiosity.
Cost: $35