Upcoming events.
Yin Yoga Teacher Training: The Foundations
Yin Yoga Teacher Training:
The Foundations with Emily Peterson
May 3-5 & May 31-June 2 • Newton
Fridays: 7:15-9:15pm
Saturdays & Sundays: 2-8:30pm
Foundations of Yin Yoga training will provide 200 Hour Yoga Teachers with the tools and knowledge necessary to lead an effective yin class, while simultaneously deepening your own yoga practice.
Research has shown that the practice of yin yoga can improve measures of anxiety, depression, and resilience.
This training will verse students in the fundamental concepts of yin—what it is, and how and why we do it. You’ll leave this training with evidence-based strategies to guide your students through growth, (post-traumatic and otherwise) toward the experience of joy.
Throughout the training, you will gain new depths of personal insight and awareness through direct experience of the philosophy behind yin yoga. You will discover methods to amplify emotional and somatic healing gently, and intelligently; then share it with your community.
Prerequisite: 200 Hour YTT is required to take this training. By enrolling you are confirming you have taken a 200 Hour YTT.
Cost: $650
Down Under Teacher Trainings are final sale & do not allow for any cancellations or refunds.
Hot Power Pop Up
Hot Power Pop Up with Braxton Rose
Saturday, May 4
1:30-2:45pm Brookline & Livestream
Braxton Returns! Join Braxton for a monthly 75 minute master class in his signature style.
Held monthly on the first Saturday of the month.
Cost: $25
Yoga mats are available to rent in studio for $3
***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.***
Introduction to Iyengar Yoga
Introduction to Iyengar Yoga with Ann Appavoo
Sunday, May 5
5-8:15pm • Livestream
What is Iyengar Yoga?
Join Ann for this experiential exploration of yoga as taught in the system developed by B.K.S. Iyengar.
This will be an active asana class followed by discussion and Q&A. Ann found Iyengar in 1992 and has studied with the Iyengar family at the Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute in Pune and with BKS Iyengar disciple, Sri Arun HS, at his Prashant Yogashraya in Bangalore, during a year-long stay in India. Ann continues her studies with Peentz and attends weekly classes with Patricia Walden and Nadja Refaie.
Cost: $35
***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.***
Healing Touch: Partner Stretching & Thai Yoga Massage
Healing Touch: Partner Stretching & Thai Yoga Massage with Daniel Orlansky
Friday, May 10
7:15-9:45pm • Newton
Celebrate the evening with a friend or partner as we stretch and open blocked areas of the body. The partner stretching draws on modern PNF/resistance stretching techniques, while Thai Yoga Massage involves gentle finger and hand pressure, acupressure release points, and comfortable joint manipulations. This is an unbeatable combination, which reduces muscle tension, increases flexibility, enhances circulation, helps alleviate lower back pain, and improves balance and coordination. In the end you will feel more relaxed and energized, guaranteed!
Wear comfortable loose fitting clothes or yoga clothes.
Required Props: please bring two yoga mats (mats are available to rent for $3 at the studio)
Cost: $75 per couple
Note - only one of the pair need sign up.
FREE Info Session: 200 Hour Teacher Training
FREE Info Session: 200 Hour Teacher Training
Saturday, May 11
10-10:45am - Livestream
Go beyond drop in classes - Join lead teacher Kate Heffernan and Studio Director Justine Wiltshire Cohen for a FREE information session about our upcoming 200 Hour Teacher Trainings. There will be plenty of time for questions and answers!
For more information & to fill out the application visit: https://downunderyoga.com/200-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: 300 Hour Advanced Teacher Training
FREE Info Session - 300 Hour Advanced Teacher Training with Justine Cohen & Kate Heffernan
Saturday, May 11
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.***
Kundalini Yoga: Meditation for a Calm Heart
Kundalini Yoga: Meditation for a Calm Heart with Daniel Orlansky
Saturday, May 11
1-2:30pm • South End
With dynamic movement and strong breathwork, we will awaken the power of Kundalini energy. Then, with mudras and inner locks — or bandhas —we will channel this heightened pranic energy for inner radiance and higher consciousness, finishing with “Meditation for a Calm Heart,” an important breath meditation for the 4th Chakra, the center for loving-kindness. All levels are welcome; beginners and advanced students will receive helpful tips for effective home practice.
Cost: $25
Yoga mats are available to rent in studio for $3
Power of Yoga, Compassion and donations for Cradles to Crayons
Power of Yoga, Compassion and donations for Cradles to Crayons with Shawna Lemelman
Saturday, May 11
1:30-3pm • Porter Square
Please join Shawna for a power hour of yoga and gentle restore on May 11th supporting Eloise Davis’s first Boston Marathon Run and Campaign. Eloise Davis is a Down Under student running to raise funds for Cradles to Crayons
(whose mission is to end clothing insecurity for Massachusetts children from birth to 12 years old). Let’s build an #ArmyofEmpathy and help children in need.
Cost: Free to attend - please donate directly using this link to Cradles to Crayons
Yoga mats are available to rent in studio for $3
Know Your Flow: Vinyasa Skill-building
Know Your Flow: Vinyasa Skill-building with Meredith Evangelisti & Shawna Lemelman
Saturday, May 18
1:30-2:45pm • Brookline
Want to delve deeper into the fundamentals and do more than rush through a sequence?
Join Shawna and Meredith for a 75 minute workshop breaking down the dynamics of vinyasa. In this hands-on class you will get individualized adjustments specifically for your body in the movements we use over and over again in a Flow class. Learn drills to help you smooth out transitions and progress to a proper jump forward/back.
You’ll leave feeling more confident with your flow, and equipped to safely continue to progress in your vinyasa practice.
Cost: $50
Yoga mats are available to rent in studio for $3
Heart Strings: a Flow & Restore practice with live cello
Heart Strings with Max Sass & musical guest Keefer Glenshaw
Wednesday, May 22
8:30-9:45pm • Back Bay
Max Sass will lead you through a shamanic practice designed to soothe and clear your heart. Flow & Restore with live music accompanied by Keefer Glenshaw on the cello, (an avid yogi and local from Cambridge). Don’t miss this unforgettable evening at our gorgeous Back Bay studio.
Cost: $40
Yoga mats are available to rent in studio for $3
Kino MacGregor Weekend Workshops
Join Kino MacGregor for a full weekend of workshops across Down Under School of Yoga studios or via livestream
Hot Power Pop Up
Hot Power Pop Up with Braxton Rose
Saturday, June 1
1:30-2:45pm Brookline & Livestream
Braxton Returns! Join Braxton for a monthly 75 minute master class in his signature style.
Held monthly on the first Saturday of the month.
Cost: $25
Yoga mats are available to rent in studio for $3
***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 & Fuel Up in collaboration with Life Alive
Yoga Sculpt & Fuel Up in collaboration with Life Alive with Meredith Evangelisti
Saturday, June 1
1:30-2:45pm • South End
Join us for a workshop designed to enhance your understanding of the vital role nutrition plays in optimizing your fitness journey. Whether your goal is:
More lean muscle mass
Better endurance
Longevity & sustainable practices
This workshop will equip you with the knowledge to fuel your body effectively before and after exercise.
What’s included:
The importance of pre-workout nutrition and how it can significantly impact your exercise and recovery
Learn practical strategies for crafting pre-workout meals that provide sustained energy levels without weighing you down
Discover the ideal timing for consumption to ensure maximum benefit during your workout session
Understand the metabolic processes that occur in the body after exercise
Practical tips and meal ideas to optimize post-workout nutrition supporting the body's recovery process and preventing injury
A 45-minute Yoga Sculpt class
Pre-Workout Life Alive Boost
Post-Workout Recovery Life Alive Smoothie
Cost: $35
Yoga mats are available to rent in studio for $3
Free Pride Flow/Strength Mash Up
Free Pride Flow/Strength Mash Up with Lyndsay Allyn Cox
Sunday, June 2
6-7pm • Back Bay
On June 28, 1970, on the one year anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, the first Pride marches were held in New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. To celebrate and mark the beginning of Pride Month, join Lyndsay for the 3rd Annual PRIDE Movement Mash Up. Class will feature a little vinyasa, a little strength training, and a lot of Pride! Come as you are!
Required Props: yoga mat (rentals are available for $3 at the studio)
Cost: Free
(If you can, please donate to The Boston Alliance of LGBTQ+ Youth (BAGLEY):
https://www.bagly.org/)
The Art of Assisting
The Art of Assisting with Masaaki Okamura & Franny Diaz-Gilligan
Brookline • In-Studio Only
Saturday & Sunday 1:15-8:15 pm
June 8-9, 2024
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
Ayurvedic Practices to Support Your Transition into Summer
Ayurvedic Practices to Support Your Transition into Summer with Rebecca Donato & Tessa Brackett
Saturday, June 8
1:30-2:45pm • Brookline & Livestream
June marks the start of New England's brief and beloved summer season, when we experience a sudden rise in temperature and a marked increase in humidity. These significant elemental shifts can be demanding to the body and mind, and are likely to disrupt our energetic balance if we don't adapt our usual routines.
Join this workshop to learn Ayurveda's insights about how these elemental changes are impacting us, and how you can shift your routines, lifestyle practices, and food choices to maintain energetic balance. We will share a handful of Ayurvedic practices, and some simple recipes to support a smooth transition to summer. No previous knowledge of Ayurveda necessary.
Cost: $30
(No yoga mat needed!)
***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.***
Super Led Primary & Conference
Super Led Primary & Conference with Elliott McEldowney
Sunday, June 9
7am • South End
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. 3 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 (winter), South End (summer) and Brookline (fall).
Elliott will be hosting Super Led Primary and Conference on Sunday, June 9th at 7am in the South End. Sign up for class below to let us know you’re coming & stay afterwards at Life Alive Cafe South End for the breakfast conference!
Yoga mats are available to rent in studio for $3
Iyengar Community Fundraising Class for Nadja Refaie
Iyengar Community Fundraising Class for Nadja Refaie
Sunday, June 9
1:30-2:45pm • Brookline & Livestream
Join Patricia Walden and the entire Iyengar faculty in a celebration of the precision and intelligence of the Iyengar method. Please join this fundraiser in support of Nadja Refaie, our beloved Assistant Director of the Iyengar School, who is undergoing treatment for cancer and is looking forward to returning to teach this summer.
This class will be a shared exploration of the method loved by so many. Each teacher leads a 10 minute segment of a full class so join Patricia Walden, Rosie Richardson, Ann Appavoo, Heloise Darcq, Kerry Doyle, Michael Galvin, Donna Gross Javel & Tristan Binns for a day of community in support of Nadja.
Sliding Scale Donations: $20 - $200
Folks who would like to donate, but are unable to attend, please register in the livestream occurrence of this class to not take space away from the in studio registrations.
Yoga mats are available to rent in studio for $3
***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: 200 Hour Teacher Training
FREE Info Session: 200 Hour Teacher Training
Tuesday, June 11
6:30-7:15pm - Livestream
Go beyond drop in classes - Join lead teacher Kate Heffernan and Studio Director Justine Wiltshire Cohen for a FREE information session about our upcoming 200 Hour Teacher Trainings. There will be plenty of time for questions and answers!
For more information & to fill out the application visit: https://downunderyoga.com/200-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.***
Sweat 4 Justice: Unapologetic
Sweat 4 Justice: Unapologetic with Ashley Houston-King, Ashley Mitchell & Stephen Gresham
Saturday, June 15
1:30-2:45pm • Brookline & Livestream
Many of society’s ills (racism, sexism, transphobia, homophobia, etc.) attempt to confine, seeking to dim the radiant light which is the unique beauty that exists within us all. We may be challenged to change the way we talk, the way we dress, the way we wear our hair - bending ourselves for others' comfort. But, what may happen if we’re unapologetically ourselves? Perhaps we challenge the world to bend for us!
This “Sweat 4 Justice" is about being unapologetically you. Join Ashley Mitchell, Ashley Houston-King & Stephen Gresham as they team-teach across vinyasa, HIIT, and Strength & Conditioning, and invite us to understand what it means to be free within one’s own skin - unapologetically!
Pricing: Sliding scale donations $10-$100
All donations will be split between the Blac Project whose goal is to educate, empower and uplift BIPOC youth and creatives at the intersection of art, culture, and activism & to Boston College Prison Education Program which is one of the leading higher education in prison programs in the country.
Yoga mats are available to rent in studio for $3
***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.***
Partner Stretching & Thai Yoga Massage Training
Partner Stretching & Thai Yoga Massage Training with Daniel Orlansky
June 14-16
Newton
Friday 7-9:30 pm
Saturday 2-9 pm
Sunday 2-7:30 pm
Unlock the Flow of Vital Energy Within You
We embark on a journey to unlock the body’s energy pathways using gentle pressure, body weight application, and skillful touch. Working with a partner, we will enhance our range of motion and refine our alignment in yoga asanas associated with the fourteen meridians of Chinese medicine. Discover the transformative potential of PNF Resistance Stretching, a modern method designed to enhance flexibility safely and effectively. This will be complemented with hands-on Shiatsu and Thai yoga massage techniques to open blocked areas and harmonize the flow of energy in the body.
As stored tensions dissipate, a profound alignment of body, mind, and soul emerges. Nature's energy streams through us, and the heart begins to sing; we become connected to the universal life force that bridges heaven and earth, sun and moon, and all of nature.
In this immersive experience, you will learn:
Yoga postures tailored to activate the 14 acupuncture meridians
PNF Resistance Stretching: a contemporary, secure, and potent stretching methodology
Asian bodywork techniques drawn from Shiatsu and Thai Yoga Massage
Pranayama (breathing exercises) to activate and channel prana, the life force within.
All participants will receive a PDF manual, & Yoga Alliance CEU credits will be available.
Cost: $295
Yoga mats are available to rent in studio for $3
Down Under Teacher Trainings are final sale & do not allow for any cancellations or refunds.
The Prodigal Sun Returns: A Summer Solstice Celebration
The Prodigal Sun Returns: A Summer Solstice Celebration with Rachelle Pierre & Cass Titus
Saturday, June 22
12:30-2pm • South End & Livestream
The return of the summer sun is the return of our childlike self, one rooted in playfulness, joy, and confidence. This season offers us a moment to rejuvenate our spirit in celebration by igniting our inner fire, while cultivating a state of presence, clarity, and purpose.
The class will begin with a mindful, dynamic flow designed to harness the power within and will ease into a grounding, meditative restorative practice aimed to embody self discovery through slow, intentional movement and rest. Thoughts and insights revealed through the asana practice will be honored at the end with time for reflective journaling and an open discussion.
Cost: $30
Yoga mats are available to rent in studio for $3
***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.***
San Miguel, Portugal Retreat
This action packed Sao Miguel Island exploration includes yoga/fitness classes daily, hikes, a trip to Lagoa do Fogo, Sete Cidades, bike rides and more.
Living in Cycle: A Holistic Approach to Movement
Living in Cycle: A Holistic Approach to Movement with Emma Ayotte
Sunday, June 23
1:30-2:45pm • Brookline & Livestream
The rhythms of the natural world are present in each of us; the menstruating body has its own inner winter, spring, summer & fall! The hormones of these phases affect more than just your period & as these hormones move through the average 28-day cycle of highs & lows, how you feel changes too. No two days are the same which means how you are in the beginning, middle & end of your cycle can differ greatly.
Creating a movement practice that respects each phase of the menstrual cycle can help us navigate everything that comes along with each stage.
In this workshop we'll deep dive into what each phase can look like & supportive practices both on & off the mat. This workshop is designed for menstruating bodies, as well as anyone looking to learn more & support menstruating bodies in their practice.
Please bring a journal/notebook, water and wear comfy clothes for easy movement.
Cost: $40
Yoga mats are available to rent in studio for $3
***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.***
Radiant Heart - A Summer Solstice Yin Practice
Radiant Heart - A Summer Solstice Yin Practice with Emily Peterson
Sunday, June 30
12:30-2:30pm • South End & Livestream
Summer solstice is a beautiful time to honor and invoke the power of the sun and cultivate our relationship to our heart and the Great Heart of Love, restore our energy, and feel into our power. Beginning with some gentle movement to warm the body, we will move into active breath work with meditation and mudra focusing on connecting to and expanding our radiance. Following will be a yin practice with contemplation and an extended rest with an Ocean of Holy Love Divine Healing Experience.
Required Props: Blocks, blankets, bolsters, water, (journal optional) mat (yoga mats are available to rent in studio for $3)
Cost: $45
***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.***
Hot Power Pop Up
Hot Power Pop Up with Braxton Rose
Saturday, July 6
1:30-2:45pm Brookline & Livestream
Braxton Returns! Join Braxton for a monthly 75 minute master class in his signature style.
Held monthly on the first Saturday of the month.
Cost: $25
Yoga mats are available to rent in studio for $3
***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.***
Learn to Fly: Arm Balances
Learn to Fly: Arm Balances with Meredith Evangelisti
Saturday, July 13
1:30-3pm • Brookline
Ready to fly?
In this 90 minute all-levels workshop, you will learn how to achieve arm balances in a progressive and safe way.
See step-by-step drills to enhance your practice and strengthen the muscles needed to fly!
Some of the postures you will learn: Crow (and how to jump back) , Side Crow, Eka Pada (Hurdlers Pose), Chinstand, Headstand, & Bird of Paradise to name a few!
Cost: $40
Yoga mats are available to rent in studio for $3
Solvents & Glue – Moving with Grace & Efficiency: Weekend Workshops
Solvents & Glue – Moving with Grace & Efficiency with Didi von Deck
Saturday, July 13 & Sunday, July 14
Newton & Livestream
Join for one workshop or both!
DUY’s resident orthopedic surgeon Didi von Deck is teaching a weekend of workshops dedicated to strength, stability and functional movement. Each workshop teaches movement sequences that improve how you move. The sequences break down movements (solvents) and then put them together in a way that improves mobility and strength (glue). These sequences are performed from an upright position and will improve your posture while making sitting, standing, walking, and running easier and more efficient.
The Roots: Moving the Pelvis
Saturday, July 13
2-3:30 • Newton & Livestream
Your pelvis provides the power behind virtually all your movements and actions. This workshop improves the way you use your pelvis and connects the pelvis to the spine, ribs and shoulder blades to promote better coordination, efficient movement, upright stability, better balance, and comfortable, easy mobility.
Cost: $30
The Wings: Moving the Shoulders
Saturday, July 14
2-3:30 • Newton & Livestream
Discover the experience of weightless shoulders when you learn where your shoulders belong. We will unpack what you need to avoid creating shoulder and neck strain all while improving posture and movement. The exercises will dissolve shoulder tension and build upper body strength, leaving you feeling energized, lighter and free.
Cost: $30
Yoga mats are available to rent in studio for $3
***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.***
Istanbul, Turkey Retreat
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Turkey, a land steeped in rich history, mesmerizing landscapes, and vibrant culture.
Hot Power Pop Up
Hot Power Pop Up with Braxton Rose
Saturday, August 3
1:30-2:45pm Brookline & Livestream
Braxton Returns! Join Braxton for a monthly 75 minute master class in his signature style.
Held monthly on the first Saturday of the month.
Cost: $25
Yoga mats are available to rent in studio for $3
***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.***
From Stressed to Unstoppable: Unleash Your Inner Superhero, a Retreat
Join renowned yoga instructor and stress optimization expert David Magone for a game-changing weekend retreat at a rustic farmhouse in Corinth Vermont. Unlock the secrets to peak performance, vibrant health, and unshakable resilience!
Ashtanga Intermediate Series: Cleansing the Energetic Body
Ashtanga Intermediate Series: Cleansing the Energetic Body with Didi von Deck & Elliott McEldowney
Saturday, September 7
2-4:30pm • Newton & Livestream
In Sanskrit, the Ashtanga intermediate series is referred to as nadi shodhana, which translates to the cleansing of the subtle energy channels. The poses build on the strength and flexibility of the Ashtanga primary series, offering more opportunity to work with backbends, hip opening, and arm balances. In this workshop we will go through all the poses in the Ashtanga second series, offering attainable versions for each pose, to balance the body and enable the free flow of prana.
Cost: $50
Yoga mats are available to rent in studio for $3
***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.***
Trance Breathing with David Magone
Sunday, September 15
1:30-4pm • Porter Square & Livestream
This practice will show you how to safely induce psychedelic-like states of awareness without the use of drugs. When used responsibly, these healing practices can be used to release energy blockages, gain deeper insights into different aspects of your life, regulate mood and more.
This session will include an introduction to the healing power of non-ordinary states of awareness, a blindfolded breath-trip set to music and group integration exercises following the breath session.
This practice is contraindicated for anyone suffering from mental disorders with psychotic features, heart problems and pregnant people
This programming is run by DM Adventures LLC
Inner Alchemy: Breath & Meditation Facilitator Immersion Training
Inner Alchemy: Breath & Meditation Facilitator Immersion Training with David Magone
October 5 & 6 • 2-8pm
November 2 & 3 • 2-8pm
December 7 & 8 • 2-8pm
Newton & Livestream
This meditation & breath-work training is open to teachers, and practitioners alike and upon completion, you will be eligible to apply for 36 Continuing Education hours with Yoga Alliance.
Embark on a sacred journey of transformation and become a guide in the transformative practices of meditation and breath-work. Delve into traditional and contemporary techniques, empowering others on their own sacred journeys and joining a community of like-minded individuals on a path of positive change.
This immersive teacher training program invites you to delve deep within yourself, unlocking the profound potential for personal growth, spiritual awakening, and the ability to positively impact the world around you.
Weekend 1: Calming the Mind, Igniting the Spirit
Discover the art of inner stillness as you experience traditional calming meditation practices. Immerse yourself in yoga nidra, experience the serenity of the zen walking meditation, cultivate a tranquil mind through shamatha meditation, nurturing focused awareness and deepening your connection to the present moment.
Weekend 2: Breath, Consciousness, and Expansion
Unveil the transformative power of breath as you journey into the realm of expanded consciousness. Explore the benefits and responsible usage of breath induced psychedelic states of awareness, unlocking doors to profound insights and heightened spiritual experiences. Learn to harness the breath as a catalyst for transformation, discovering the ability to upregulate and downregulate your nervous system & consciousness. As you acquire the skills to guide themed breathwork sessions, you become an agent of positive change, supporting others on their own paths of growth and inner awakening.
Weekend 3: Integration and Empowerment
Integrate your newfound wisdom and create a ripple effect of transformation in your community and the world. Engage in practice teaching exercises, refining your ability to guide and inspire others through meditation and breathwork. Explore advanced breathwork techniques, including powerful trance breathing, expanding your awareness and accessing profound spiritual insights.
Leave this weekend with a sustainable practice and a deep sense of empowerment, ready to help others unlock their inner potential and contribute to supporting your community.
You will be supported by a community of like-minded individuals, sharing the journey of growth, compassion, and collective evolution.
Unlock the Power of Meditation and Breath and become an instrument of transformation, helping to make the world a better place— one breath, one heart, and one soul at a time. Reserve your place today and embark on a journey that transcends the self, illuminates the spirit, and shapes a more harmonious future.
Cost: $1495
Upon completion of this program you may apply for 36 CEU hours at Yoga Alliance
Down Under Teacher Trainings are final sale & do not allow for any cancellations or refunds.
The Backbend Breakdown
The Backbend Breakdown with Abby Keene
Sunday, October 6
12:30-2:30pm • South End
A successful backbend requires anatomical precision and deep bodily awareness. It delivers freedom and emotional suppleness.
This workshop will explore the commonalities of all backward bends– from the subtle layers of the nervous system to the superficial layers of skin and bone. Expect to explore spinal anatomy, the essential ingredients for an injury-free backbend, experiential drills, and an all-levels backbending flow with emphasis on real-time feedback and an open floor for questions and discovery.
Objectives:
Appreciate the anatomy of the spine and its role in a backward bend
Gain a checklist that takes you through the essential ingredients of a safe backward bend
Understand how to integrate healthy backward bends into your daily practice
Cost: $55
Yoga mats are available to rent in studio for $3
The Art of Assisting
The Art of Assisting with Masaaki Okamura & Franny Diaz-Gilligan
Brookline • In-Studio Only
Saturday & Sunday 1:15-8:15 pm
October 12-13, 2024
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
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!
Retreat to Vermont
Join Shawna for a rejuvenating Yoga retreat nestled amidst the vibrant foliage of Vermont this October!
Escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and immerse yourself in the serene beauty of nature as you deepen your practice and nourish your soul. Unwind in 500-acres of tranquil surroundings, indulge in nourishing meals, and connect with like-minded individuals on a journey of self-discovery and renewal.
Super Led Primary & Conference
Super Led Primary & Conference with Didi von Deck & Kate Bush
Sunday, October 20
7:15am • Brookline
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. 3 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 (winter), South End (summer) and Brookline (fall).
Didi & Kate will be hosting Super Led Primary and Conference on Sunday, October 20th 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
Sirsasana the Iyengar Way
BKS Iyengar writes that the ancient yogic texts refer to headstand, Sirsasana, as the king of all asanas. In this workshop we will breakdown how Sirsasana is taught in Iyengar yoga classes, from the ground up. Join Nadja to learn which actions you need to safely do headstand and which poses help prepare the body and mind. Learn the value of using the wall as a tool and how to refine the pose once balancing. This workshop is geared toward yoga students with some experience who are practicing or would like to practice headstand.
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!
Jessica Walden Ashtanga Weekend Workshops
Join Jessica Walden for a full weekend of workshops across Down Under School of Yoga studios.
See all workshop options, locations & prices below.
10 Principles of Ashtanga Yoga practice, Bandhas, and Breath
Friday, November 22
7:15-9:15pm • Harvard Square, Cambridge
Practicing Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga day in and day out can feel repetitive, especially if we are stuck on a posture, injured, or stop progressing as fast as we’d like to. When we get older we might even find we have to give up postures instead of accrue them. What is this practice all about? Why should we stick with it, ashtanga or any type of yoga? Well, the answers are endless and within each of us. In this workshop Jessica shares her top 10 principles of the practice which have helped her heal and keep things fresh and alive over the last 30 years of consistent practice, even after a major spinal injury. These principles illuminate how the practice of Ashtanga can help us to get to know ourselves, over and over again in a new, renewed light. During this workshop we will also talk about the 3 bandhas that can be accessed during the practice. Jessica will go over the anatomical and physiological aspects of mula bandha, uddiyana bandha, and jalandhara bandha as well as the benefits of the bandhas in practice and in everyday life. We will also attempt to access the bandhas through breathing and the various types of asanas in the practice, specifically focusing on certain asanas that might make that connection more conscious. This session will also explore some essential practices and approaches that we can do in order to honor the injury or stage of life we are in, and avoid further injury or heal from it. This will be an interactive session where students will have an opportunity to share their own stories and experiences.
Cost: $45
Yoga mats are available to rent in studio for $3
Discovering Ease, Grace, Balance, and Strength Within the Ashtanga Yoga Practice
Saturday, November 23
1:30-3:30pm • Brookline
Through the practice of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, we can cultivate in inner strength that can make our bodies light and strong. In this workshop, we will explore how leading with the center of the body (the core) can be supported by the limbs in order to bring more lightness and balance to the body as a whole. Lightness is born from steadiness. We often just want to do the hard thing like the handstand but the hard thing wouldn’t be so hard if we first gave ourselves the permission to build a foundation of steadiness and strength. It takes time and practice but not that much extra to what we already do. This workshop will offer physical and mental techniques to achieve a lightness/effortlessness in each posture within the practice. We will delve into select postures from the 1st and 2nd series, along with additional movements, to demonstrate this approach. This workshop aims to serve as a springboard for ideas to integrate into your practice.
Cost: $45
Yoga mats are available to rent in studio for $3
Ashtanga Mysore with Jessica Walden
Sunday, November 24
7:-8:45am • Brookline
A Mysore style class is an assisted self-practice class. Students are able to work through their own practice guided and supported by a teacher.
Cost: $35
Yoga mats are available to rent in studio for $3
Finding Your Center Upside Down: Skills for Cultivating Arm Balances and Handstands
Sunday, November 24
12:30-2:30pm • South End, Boston
Often many ashtanga practitioners like to do handstands because they can help build strength needed for difficult arm balances in intermediate and advanced series. Handstands and arm balances are also very fun and keep us young!!! This workshop will tie everything together by exploring how we can use the bandhas and find our center and balance while we are upside down, balancing solely on our hands, jumping through and jumping back. We will be building upon the previous workshops and exploring more difficult asanas, hand and arm balances, preparation techniques for handstands, and handstands themselves. This will be a challenging, invigorating, and fun workshop.
Cost: $45
Yoga mats are available to rent in studio for $3
About Jessica Walden: Jessica started a daily Ashtanga Yoga practice in 1994. From 2001 to 2011 she made several trips to Mysore, India, to study with Patthabi Jois, Sharath and Saraswati and was granted a Teaching Authorization Certificate (Level 2) from the KPJAYI in Mysore in 2009. Jessica has taught at at a variety of studios in the USA and Australia, including Tim Miller’s Shala and the Jois Yoga, and has assisted Sharath at KPJAYI Mysore. More than anything, Jessica sees herself as a life-long student of this practice. 10 years ago, Jessica suffered a major spinal injury that was diagnosed as a grade 3 spondylolisthesis at L5/S1 and the loss of the disk between those two vertebras. This not only meant that she could no longer do intense backbends, but the condition often requires invasive surgery to stabilize the spine and alleviate pain. While initially this injury caused a lot of fear and pain, Jessica did not get back surgery and instead used the injury to inform how she would practice from that day forward. With an awareness of what is happening on the inside and an observance of how she can access the subtle energies deep within to find control, she has cultivated a gentle strength, grace and flexibility. Jessica’s approach to her teaching is to provide methods for students that help them to find their own control, grace, and effortlessness in the practice. 
Yoga & Eco-Adventure Retreat to Dominica
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”.
Crow Pose Workshop with Hannah Adams
Crow Pose Workshop with Hannah Adams
Sunday, April 28
1:30-3:30pm Porter Sq & Livestream
This workshop will bring you through a fun and informative flow of movements and poses to help you achieve a crow and side crow! You will leave knowing exercises to practice on your own to continue progressing! This workshop is geared towards beginners, but all levels of experience will be supported in improving their practice.
Cost: $40
Yoga mats are available to rent in studio for $3
***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.***
Mini Mindfulness & Movement Yoga Workshop for Kids
Mini Mindfulness & Movement Yoga Workshop for Kids with Ana Herning
Saturday, April 27
12:30-2pm • South End
“Yoga is the calming of the churning of the mind (1.2)”
This workshop is the perfect introduction for kids ages 3-8 who are new to yoga, or who already love our weekly children’s yoga classes and want more! Parents are welcome (and encouraged) to join their children during the workshop.
In this 75-minute workshop, we’ll explore yoga sutra 1.2 from the perspective of our youngest yogis with movement games, stories, songs, and mindfulness activities (and of course everyone’s favorite – the parachute!).
We’ll also learn how to take yoga breaths, practice some classic asanas, and rest our bodies and minds in savasana!
Join us for an unforgettable journey for your littles!
Cost: $30
Please bring a yoga mat (Yoga mats are available to rent in studio for $3)
FREE Info Session: Peru 200 Hour Teacher Training
FREE Info Session: International 200 Hour Teacher Training - Peru
Saturday, April 20
10-10:45am - Livestream
Down Under's "Harvard of Yoga Teacher Trainings" goes international! Complete your 200 hour teacher training in one month of joyful immersion.
Deepen your practice, learn the skills, and find your voice. Come see what our 200 Hour International Teacher Training has to offer!
Join lead teachers Hannah Adams & Masaaki Okamura for a FREE information session about our upcoming International 200 Hour Teacher Training to Peru. There will be plenty of time for questions and answers!
For more information on the training and to find the application, visit https://downunderyoga.com/international-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.***
Trance Breathing with David Magone
Saturday, April 13
1:30-4pm • Porter Square & Livestream
This practice will show you how to safely induce psychedelic-like states of awareness without the use of drugs. When used responsibly, these healing practices can be used to release energy blockages, gain deeper insights into different aspects of your life, regulate mood and more.
This session will include an introduction to the healing power of non-ordinary states of awareness, a blindfolded breath-trip set to music and group integration exercises following the breath session.
This practice is contraindicated for anyone suffering from mental disorders with psychotic features, heart problems and pregnant people
This programming is run by DM Adventures LLC
Ayurvedic Bodywork Weekend Training
Ayurvedic Bodywork Weekend Training
with Dr. Pratibha Shah & Senior Ayurvedic Bodyworker Aparna Joshi
Friday, April 12 - Sunday, April 14
Harvard Square
Friday 7:30-9:30pm
Saturday & Sunday 1:15-9:15pm
Are you looking to expand your bodywork offerings?
Rooted in thousands of years of wisdom, Ayurveda offers a holistic approach to health, focusing on the interconnectedness of the mind, body, and spirit.
In this weekend training program, you will discover the unique principles and practices of Ayurvedic bodywork, learning techniques that promote balance, vitality, and well-being, especially focusing on the Shirodhara and Abhyanga bodywork techniques.
Throughout this immersion, you will be guided through a blend of theoretical knowledge, practical demonstrations, and hands-on practice sessions. We will explore the principles of Ayurveda and the subtle energy systems of the body, laying a foundation for understanding the therapeutic applications of Shirodhara and Abhyanga.
Key components of the Ayurvedic Bodywork Training include:
Foundations of Ayurveda: Learn the fundamental principles of Ayurveda, including the concept of Doshas, Dhatus (tissues), and Malas (waste), as well as the importance of individual constitution (Prakriti) and imbalances (Vikriti).
Ayurvedic Lens of the Body: Explore the human body from an Ayurvedic perspective, learning about the subtle energy channels (Nadis), Marma points, and the role of the Doshas in maintaining health and vitality.
Abhyanga Technique: Learn the techniques of Abhyanga, a traditional Ayurvedic oil massage that nourishes the body, balances the doshas, enhances circulation, and promotes overall well-being.
Shirodhara Technique: Discover Shirodhara, an ancient Ayurvedic therapy involving the gentle pouring of warm herbal oil over the forehead, inducing a profound state of relaxation, mental clarity, and rejuvenation.
Practical Training and Hands-On Practice: Gain practical experience through guided demonstrations and hands-on practice.
By the end of the training, participants will understand the principles of Ayurvedic bodywork techniques, as well as the skills needed to begin offering these transformative therapies to clients seeking holistic wellness and rejuvenation.
Whether you are a massage therapist, yoga teacher, wellness practitioner, or simply passionate about Ayurveda, this training offers a unique opportunity for personal growth and professional development in the art of traditional Ayurvedic bodywork.
Cost: $795
Students for this training are offered a special discount to park at University Place Garage in Harvard Square on Friday (4/12), Saturday (4/13), & Sunday (4/14). Parking will be $8 for each day - students must pay ahead of time with an attendant at the garage to receive this special rate!
Need a payment plan or have other questions? Reach out to Jennifer.Juenemann@downunderyoga.com
*This training is not eligible for the 20% Yogi Pass discount.*
Meet your Teachers
Dr. Pratibha Shah
BAMS, MD (Ayurveda), MPH
Aparna Joshi
Vaidya • Senior Bodyworker
Seane Corn Weekend Workshops
Join Seane Corn for a full weekend of workshops across Down Under School of Yoga studios.
Align With Source: Yoga and Transformational Inner Work
Join me for an inspiring weekend experience exploring Yoga and Transformational Inner Work (TIW). Together, we'll delve into the depths of body, mind, and spirit, uncovering pathways to liberation, personal growth, and a deeper connection with Spirit.
TIW offers a profound exploration of the psyche (mind) and soma (body), guiding you toward a more authentic, Spirit-rich, and purpose-driven life.
Through a fusion of yoga practices, including asanas, pranayama, meditation, and contemplation, alongside examining energetic anatomy and spiritual teachings, you’ll navigate the complexities of your inner world and amplify your connection to Source.
This healing, informative, and soul-affirming journey extends beyond the physical realm of yoga.
It is designed to help you uncover hidden patterns, beliefs, and emotions that shape your experiences and relationships. It also provides the inside-out tools to support you in fostering self-compassion and deep connections with yourself, others, and this planet.
Prepare for self-reflection, release stagnant energy, and align with your inner wisdom.
Whether you attend all four classes for a comprehensive experience or select individual sessions that resonate with you, this immersive journey promises to open your heart, mind, and body to freedom, happiness, and empowerment.
See all workshop options, locations & prices below.
The Body and Beyond
Friday, April 12
7:15-9:15pm • Harvard Square, Cambridge & Livestream
Vinyasa Flow means linking movement with breath. It is a hybrid practice inspired by the Iyengar and Ashtanga methodologies but can also include other forms of practice, theory, and inspiration, both traditional and contemporary.
Because Vinyasa moves with fluidity and rhythm, it is essential to sequence intelligently and offer specific verbal cues to create physiological stability to avoid overstretching, compression, or injury.
This class will explore the basic arc of a vinyasa practice that includes Sun Salutations, Standing Poses, Hip Openers, Backbends, Forward Bends, Inversion, and Restorative postures and how to approach practicing with more mindfulness, presence, and heart.
This class will include instruction on the following:
Proper breathwork
Alignment methodology
Understanding transitions
Drishti (eye gaze)
Exploring both the benefits and risk factors of asana postures
How the asana practice prepares for meditation and a deeper connection to Spirit
This class is for most levels wanting to learn more about the physical practice of asana and to have access to my particular form of guidance and support and for any teachers interested in deepening their practice, as well as understanding the mechanics of how I organize, pace and instruct the physical aspects of my vinyasa flow classes.
Cost: $70
Yoga mats are available to rent in studio for $3
Note: Seane's workshops are not eligible for the 20% off Yogi Pass discount
The Stories We Tell Ourselves Are True: Shadow Self and The Subtle Body
Saturday, April 13
12:45-2:45pm • Back Bay & Livestream
Explore the shadow self and the mind/ body connection through the wisdom of the subtle body within a trauma-informed, psychological, and spiritual framework.
Transformational Inner Work (TIW) invites us to confront the negative personal narratives that often keep us stuck, resistant, and blocked and teaches us how to mend and befriend these aspects of self for greater healing and a deeper connection with Source.
This profound commitment to understanding the self/Self can effectively transform your limiting belief systems and release the caustic tension that can result from internalizing your emotions.
In this practice, you will learn about the following:
Shadow work
Trauma, the brain, the central nervous system, and the vagus nerve
Self-regulation practices
The mind/body connection
Asana, pranayama, and meditation practices that specifically align with the various energy centers
This class is appropriate for all levels of students and will include a dharma talk, asana practice, reflection, meditation, and prayer.
Cost: $70
Yoga mats are available to rent in studio for $3
Note: Seane's workshops are not eligible for the 20% off Yogi Pass discount
Slow Flow, Yin, and the Three Realms of Consciousness: An Energetic Portal to Transformative Change
Saturday, April 13
4:15-6:15pm • Brookline & Livestream
Discover the harmonious balance of Yin and Yang through this slow-flow and yin yoga practice that calms and balances the mind and body, reduces stress and anxiety, increases circulation, and provides emotional release and spiritual insight.
In this workshop, you'll learn how to release fascia, improve joint mobility, and enhance the flow of Qi (energy) throughout your body. Through deep stretching and poses held for extended periods, we'll unlock blockages and promote the free flow of energy, similar to the effects of acupuncture treatment.
Through this meditative and gentle approach, you'll have the opportunity to balance your internal organs, improve flexibility, and develop breath awareness while exploring poses that target the body's deep connective tissues. During these long-held postures, you’ll also reflect on the Three Realms of Consciousness: physical/mental, energetic/emotional, and psychic/symbolic, to create a holistic pathway for self-investigation, the key to personal transcendence.
In the physical/mental realm, we will focus on long-held postures, the principles of alignment and their effect on our connective tissue, and proper breathwork as the foundation of every practice, body integrity, and stress relief.
In the energetic/emotional realm, we will explore the subtle body, its role in soul investigation and healing, and how to release stagnant energy from the channels or meridians throughout the body.
In the psychic/symbolic realm, we will examine the mystical journey and how spiritual renewal can create a deeper, more integrated relationship with Source.
The intention of this practice is to balance your nervous system, reconnect you to your body, gain emotional insight, and cultivate skills—both physically and psychically- to promote an overall sense of physical well-being, emotional harmony, and spiritual connection.
Cost: $70
Yoga mats are available to rent in studio for $3
Note: Seane's workshops are not eligible for the 20% off Yogi Pass discount
Mystics on the Mat: Magick, Alchemy & Ritual as a Pathway Toward Liberation
Sunday, April 14
12:30-2:30pm • South End & Livestream
Magick is often defined as “shifting energy at will,” and magick is precisely what you experience when we move, breathe, and pray together in yoga.
As a result, your daily practice becomes an alchemical process that changes the contraction of your body/mind into expansion, shifts your limited beliefs into empowerment, and transforms the lead of your fear into the gold of your wisdom.
Moving in this powerful and intentional way, yoga becomes a sacred ritual, a holy dance with Spirit, an expression of your devotion, and an act of cosmic service that amplifies your commitment to healing yourself, each other, and this planet toward peace.
Bring your powerful intentions and use your body to activate the energies designed to awaken into wholeness and move this world into freedom.
This inspired and soulful class will include sun salutes A and B, standing poses, backbends, forward bends, inversions, meditation, reflection, mantra, mudra, and inspired prayer intended to serve and uplift you and others.
Bring to this class any crystals, sacred jewelry, elements from nature, photographs of loved ones, or any items you want “charged” in this embodied prayer. These items will assist in the activation of your prayers and bring more personal meaning and intention into your ritual.
Cost: $70
Yoga mats are available to rent in studio for $3
Note: Seane's workshops are not eligible for the 20% off Yogi Pass discount
***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 Seane Corn
Seane Corn (she/her) is an internationally-acclaimed yoga teacher, author, and public speaker who has been at the forefront of yoga, activism, and community service for 30+ years. Known for her social activism and impassioned teaching style, Seane is raw, honest, articulate, and spiritually inspired in her self-expression. Her leadership and commitment to justice for all beings, plus her many years as a yoga teacher, have galvanized thousands to practice, pray, find more purpose, and activate change from the inside out. A longtime student, Seane models authenticity in her yoga journey and is considered an artist in her craft.Seane has chosen to use her platform to help bring awareness to global issues, including social justice, sex trafficking, HIV/AIDS awareness, and animal rights. She was named “National Yoga Ambassador” for YouthAIDS, and received both the Global Green International Environmental Leadership Award and the Humanitarian Award from the Smithsonian Institute. She co-founded the organization Off the Mat, Into the World®, which trained leaders in community activism. Seane also co-founded the Global Seva Challenge, which raised over $3.5 million by activating yoga and wellness communities in fund and awareness-raising efforts. Her first book Revolution of the Soul was published in Fall 2019. Her online program, Align With Source, has a global reach of thousands and has been a touchstone of community support.
Spring Fling! Partner Thai Yoga Massage
Spring Fling! Partner Thai Yoga Massage with Emily Sullivan
Saturday, April 6
1-2:45pm • Back Bay
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 and a pillow.
Cost: $60 per couple
Note - only one of the pair need sign up.
Yoga mats are available to rent in studio for $3
Ignite & Revive: Yoga Reaches Out Benefit Class
Ignite & Revive: Yoga Reaches Out Benefit Class with Shawna Lemelman & Brittney Burgess
Friday, April 5
7:30-9pm • Porter Square
Harness the healing power of yoga with Brittney & Shawna in a special workshop to benefit Yoga Reaches Out & Boston Children's Hospital.
Join us for an invigorating Fiery Yoga Flow, igniting your inner strength and energy through dynamic movements and breathwork. Harness the power of your body and mind as we flow through a sequence designed to build heat and vitality.
After stoking the fire within, we transition into a Candlelit Restorative session, where you'll unwind and surrender into deep relaxation. Relax in the gentle glow of candlelight as we soothe muscles and calm the nervous system with gentle stretches and supported poses.
Experience the perfect balance of power and peace in this transformative yoga practice. All levels are welcome to join this rejuvenating journey.
All proceeds from this event will go to Boston Children’s Hospital’s "Every Child Fund" which fuels breakthrough research, family support programs and vital services to help patients heal and thrive.
Let's come together to make a difference and spread love and healing through yoga. Your presence and support mean the world to us and to the children and families who rely on Boston Children's Hospital.
If you would like to join our team, please register here
Cost: sliding scale $10-$100 (suggested donation $30)
All donations will go to Boston Children's Hospital.
Yoga mats are available to rent in studio for $3
YINfo Session for Yin Teacher Training
YINfo Session for Yin Teacher Training with Emily Peterson
Saturday, March 30
2-2:45pm • Brookline & Livestream
This offering is tailored to teachers interested in taking the Yin Teacher Training starting in May.
We will dive into a 30 minute yin sequence creating space for any questions that may arise. We will have about 15 minutes to discuss the training & all that comes up!
The Yin Teacher Training begins May 3, 2024
FREE
Please bring a yoga mat. Yoga mats are available to rent in studio for $3
***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.***
Prerequisite: 200 Hour YTT is required to take this training. By enrolling you are confirming you have taken a 200 Hour YTT
Down Under Teacher Trainings are final sale & do not allow for any cancellations or refunds.
FREE Yoga Sculpt Class & Down Under Apparel Collection Launch Party
FREE Yoga Sculpt Class & The Down Under Clothing Collection Launch Party with Meredith Evangelisti
Back Bay
Saturday, March 30
9-5pm Pop Up Shop
1:30-2:30pm Yoga Sculpt
It's here - The Down Under Collection!
Meredith Evangelisti brings her years of experience to Down Under by creating our very own apparel line - designed specifically with our community in mind.
Meredith will be hosting a FREE pop-up Yoga Sculpt class at 1:30pm & the clothes will be available to browse & purchase all day long.
We can't wait to share these beautiful pieces with you!
Cost: FREE
Yoga mats are available to rent in studio for $3
FREE Info Session: 200 Hour Teacher Training
FREE Info Session: 200 Hour Teacher Training
Monday, March 25
6-6:45pm - Livestream
Go beyond drop in classes - Join lead teacher Kate Heffernan and Studio Director Justine Wiltshire Cohen for a FREE information session about our upcoming 200 Hour Teacher Trainings. There will be plenty of time for questions and answers!
For more information & to fill out the application visit: https://downunderyoga.com/200-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.***
Standing Strong: Enhance Your Understanding of Standing Poses with Props
Standing Strong: Enhance Your Understanding of Standing Poses with Props (the Iyengar way) with Rosie Richardson
Sunday, March 24
1:15-4:30pm • Livestream
More than just giving us extra "reach", yoga props like mats, blocks, belts, bolsters, and chairs can bring a stronger sense of awareness and steadiness in our poses as well as understanding of where and how to move. With injury or restrictions, props give us confidence and support to continue with our practice safely as we progress and heal.
Required Props: one mat, two belts, two blocks, one bolster, one yoga chair or other folding chair (a dining chair CAN be used if that is one's only option), Access to a wall (a closed door can serve as a wall).
Cost: $45
***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.***
Planting the Seeds of Spring : An Equinox Yin Practice
Planting the Seeds of Spring : An Equinox Yin Practice with Emily Peterson
Sunday, March 24
12:30-2:30pm • South End & Livestream
Come celebrate the equal length of day/night as we tip into the light half of the year, and plant seeds for your Spring blooming and Summer harvest. What is the next expression of your creativity waiting to be born? Tap into the creative power of the wood element while cultivating presence and patience.
In this workshop, we will begin with a breath practice called Earth Sipping, move into a yin sequence focusing on the organs, energies, and themes of this time of year and finish with savasana and a seed ritual.
Feel free to bring a water, a journal & an eye cover!
Cost: $45
Yoga mats are available to rent in studio for $3
Required Props for folks joining via livestream: Blocks, blankets, pillows or bolsters
***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.***
Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training & Yoga Immersion
Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training & Yoga Immersion with David Swenson
Sunday, March 24 - Saturday March 30
Sunday-Friday 9am-4:30pm • Saturday 9am-1pm
NOTE: this training will be held in the Newton/Newton Highlands - exact location is TBA
This 40-hour course is designed as an intensive immersion into the teaching techniques of the Primary Series of Ashtanga Yoga.
The participants will learn safe and effective hands-on adjustments through partner work for all of the asanas, practicalities of conducting a class and yoga theory. This is a deep immersion into the details underlying the practice and teaching of Ashtanga Yoga.
During the course all participants will be engaged in teaching and adjusting each other through. It is a fun and energizing experience. There is a wealth of invaluable knowledge to be learned and tools for practice to be gained by all attending.
Participants should have a consistent personal practice of Ashtanga Yoga and understand the flow and sequencing of the primary series asanas. The course is not designed as an avenue to learn the sequence but rather to teach Ashtanga Yoga or to deepen an existing practice.
As in all courses run by David there is sure to be plenty of laughter and joy woven into the experience. Many previous participants have commented about learning more than they’d ever imagined possible in a weeklong course while having so much fun in the process.
Don’t miss this opportunity!
Cost: $995
This training is final sale & does not allow for any cancellations or refunds.
*This course is not eligible for the 20% YogiPass discount*
David began his journey of Yoga in 1969 when he and his brother Doug practiced in a small park at the end of their street in Houston, Texas. There were few sources for yoga at that time so they practiced from whatever books they could find.
In 1973 David discovered Ashtanga after he met David Williams and Nancy Gilgoff in Encinitas, CA. In 1975 David and Nancy brought K. Pattabhi Jois to the U.S. for the first time and Swenson was fortunate enough to be there. He then initiated studies directly with the master. He made his first trip to Mysore in 1977. David is one of only a handful of Westerners to have learned the full Ashtanga system including all of the asana sequences and pranayama as originally taught by K. Pattabhi Jois.
Today David is recognized as one of the world's foremost practitioners and instructors of Ashtanga Yoga. He tirelessly travels year round to teach and offer workshops. His courses are presented in a supportive and compassionate fashion making it accessible to all levels of practitioner to participate.
David Swenson Ashtanga Weekend Workshops
Join David Swenson for a full weekend of workshops across Down Under School of Yoga studios
Yoga for the Pelvic Floor
The muscles of the pelvic floor form a support for reproductive and excretory organs, and provide the inner framework that connects the legs and the spine. Pelvic floor muscles can be overly loose or even too tight. Imbalances of these deep muscles manifest as back, hip, sacroiliac issues, painful intercourse, incontinence or digestive complaints. This can also be a region where many people hold emotional tension. A toned and balanced pelvic floor nurtures hormonal wellness, allows for a healthy function of organs, and provides important postural support.
Students will learn about pelvic floor anatomy and how to access and relax these deep muscles through mindful breathwork followed by yoga poses that realign and tone the pelvic floor.
Kundalini Yoga: Meditation into Ecstasy
Kundalini Yoga: Meditation into Ecstasy with Daniel Orlansky
Sunday, March 17
12:30-2pm • South End
With dynamic movement and strong breathwork, we will awaken the power of Kundalini energy. Then, with mudras and inner locks — or bandhas —we will channel this heightened pranic energy for inner radiance and higher consciousness, finishing with “Meditation into Ecstasy,” an important breath meditation for the 6th Chakra wisdom center. All levels are welcome; beginners and advanced students will receive helpful tips for effective home practice.
Cost: $25
Yoga mats are available to rent in studio for $3
Restorative, Meditation & Yin Yoga Teacher Training
An extraordinary two weekend intensive covering the full breadth of restorative & yin yoga, yoga nidra & meditation with Down Under's Master Restorative teachers. This training imparts a toolkit of skills to deepen your restorative practice & incorporate Yin, Nidra, Meditation & a Restorative lens into your Vinyasa teaching. Open to all interested students.
The Art of Assisting
The Art of Assisting with Masaaki Okamura & Kate Heffernan
Brookline • In-Studio Only
Saturday & Sunday 1:15-8:15 pm
March 9-10
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!
Cost: $275
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!
Deep Space: A Slow Flow Yoga Practice
Deep Space: A Slow Flow Yoga Practice with Franny Diaz-Gilligan
Sunday, February 25
1:30-3:30pm • Porter Square & Livestream
Suitable for all levels, the emphasis of our practice will lie in the power of simplicity, space, and doing less. Practice will begin with a guided meditation that focuses on finding space between the practitioner and the mind fluctuations. We will then move through a sequence of purposeful postures and intentional breathwork. This class invites you to learn to let go of excess effort, quiet the mind, and savor the richness of each moment, fostering a deep connection with your body, breath, and spirit. Cultivate self acceptance and leave with a peaceful heart. There will be time for Q&A at the end of our practice. Oh, and come in your sweats! See you on the mat.
Cost: $40
Yoga mats are available to rent in studio for $3
***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.***
Black Power Hot Power Flow
Black Power Hot Power Flow with Max Sass & Rachelle Pierre
Sunday, February 18
1:30-2:45pm • Brookline & Livestream
All are welcome!
Celebrate Black History Month through the journey of a Hot Power Flow. 100% of the proceeds from this event will be donated to Mandela Yoga Project.
Highlighting philosophy, music, and spirit from Black Culture, worlds collide when this modern yoga format gets an injection of soul.
Feel the fusion in this 75 minute Heated Vinyasa, as Max and Rachelle walk you between the parallels of these two spiritual paths. Prepare to experience a wide range of emotions and movements with time to unwind and unpack towards the end.
Cost: sliding scale $10-$100 (suggested donation $40) .
Yoga mats are available to rent in studio for $3
***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.***
Inner Fire, Outer Radiance: Kundalini Yoga
Inner Fire, Outer Radiance: Kundalini Yoga with Daniel Orlansky
Sunday, February 18
12:30-2pm • South End
With dynamic movement and strong breathwork, we will awaken the power of Kundalini energy. Then, with mudras and inner locks — or bandhas —we will channel this heightened pranic energy for inner radiance and higher consciousness, finishing with “Meditation for Illumination,” an important breath meditation for the 4th chakra heart center. All levels are welcome; beginners and advanced students will receive helpful tips for effective home practice.
Cost: $25
Yoga mats are available to rent in studio for $3
Join Daniel for a 6th chakra Kundalini practice:
Kundalini Yoga: Meditation into Ecstasy
Sunday, March 17
12:30-2pm • South End
Healing Touch: Partner Stretching & Thai Yoga Massage
Healing Touch: Partner Stretching & Thai Yoga Massage with Daniel Orlansky
Friday, February 16
7:15-9:45pm
Newton
Celebrate the evening with a friend or partner as we stretch and open blocked areas of the body. The partner stretching draws on modern PNF/resistance stretching techniques, while Thai Yoga Massage involves gentle finger and hand pressure, acupressure release points, and comfortable joint manipulations. This is an unbeatable combination, which reduces muscle tension, increases flexibility, enhances circulation, helps alleviate lower back pain, and improves balance and coordination. In the end you will feel more relaxed and energized, guaranteed!
Wear comfortable loose fitting clothes or yoga clothes.
Required Props: please bring two yoga mats (mats are available to rent for $3 at the studio)
Cost: $65 per couple
Note - only one of the pair need sign up.
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!
Healing Touch: Partner Stretching & Thai Yoga Massage
Healing Touch: Partner Stretching & Thai Yoga Massage with Daniel Orlansky
Friday, February 9
7:15-9:45pm • Newton
Due to popular demand we have added another date on February 16 - sign up here.
Celebrate the evening with a friend or partner as we stretch and open blocked areas of the body. The partner stretching draws on modern PNF/resistance stretching techniques, while Thai Yoga Massage involves gentle finger and hand pressure, acupressure release points, and comfortable joint manipulations. This is an unbeatable combination, which reduces muscle tension, increases flexibility, enhances circulation, helps alleviate lower back pain, and improves balance and coordination. In the end you will feel more relaxed and energized, guaranteed!
Wear comfortable loose fitting clothes or yoga clothes.
Required Props: please bring two yoga mats (mats are available to rent for $3 at the studio)
Cost: $65 per couple
Note - only one of the pair need sign up.
Hot Power Pop Up
Hot Power Pop Up with Braxton Rose
Saturday, February 3
1:30-2:45pm Brookline & Livestream
Braxton Returns! Join Braxton for a monthly 75 minute master class in his signature style.
Held monthly on the first Saturday of the month.
Cost: $25
Yoga mats are available to rent in studio for $3
***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.***
The Ashtanga Experience: Guided Primary, Intermediate & Pranayama
The Ashtanga Experience: Guided Primary, Intermediate & Pranayama with Abby Keene
Saturday, February 3
12:30-2:30pm
South End & Livestream
This class is the full ashtanga experience for those with an existing practice, those curious about vinyasa’s roots, and those looking to move beyond the physical poses.
The practice will begin with chanting before moving into the full primary series, known as yoga chikitsa or yoga therapy. All shapes will be shown with variations and use of props is encouraged. Class will conclude with calming and cooling pranayama and an extended savasana. There will be time for to ask questions and engage in discussion after class, a tradition in the Ashtanga lineage typically referred to as conference.
This is a great all-around, challenging practice. No ashtanga experience is necessary, but a consistent vinyasa practice is recommended, as the pace of ashtanga can be demanding.
Cost: $40
Yoga mats are available to rent in studio for $3
***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.***
The Science of Life: An Introduction to Ayurveda
The Science of Life: An Introduction to Ayurveda with Angie DiCiccio & Rebecca Donato
Saturday, January 27
5-7pm • Back Bay & Livestream
Known as Yoga’s “sister science,” Ayurveda is the world’s oldest system of health and healing that empowers us with principles and practices to maximize our existing health and prevent the onset of future “dis-ease.”
Ayurveda uses nature’s basic elements (space, air, fire, water and earth) as a foundational framework to understand everything we see in the material world including the design of our unique body/mind constitution.
You’ll learn how observing life through the lens of elemental qualities can lead to better lifestyle choices. This, combined with Ayurvedic practices, can improve your overall physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing. Our session will feature some ayurvedic teas, tips and tricks for daily practices, and a few other special take-aways to kick-start or strengthen your daily rituals.
Cost: $25
Yoga mats are available to rent in studio for $3
***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.***
Mastering Pincha Mayurasana (Forearm Stand)
Mastering Pincha Mayurasana (Forearm Stand) with Didi von Deck & Paulina Haduong
Saturday, January 27
2-4pm • Porter Square & Livestream
Pincha Mayurasana requires a calm mind, strong focus and the ability to face fear; the fear of falling! In this workshop, you’ll learn exercises to develop strong and steady arms, spinal and core strength, and the openness of the shoulders required to create a straight body line which will help you balance in this challenging posture. We’ll explore variations to meet you where you are. You’ll leave this workshop with clear goals for safely practicing getting upside down on your own!
This workshop is designed for all levels of yoga practitioners. Beginners welcome!
Cost: $45
Yoga mats are available to rent in studio for $3
***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.***