Metrowest Yoga

I’ve moved out of the area and can’t seem to find a yoga studio that beats Metrowest Yoga. This studio offers so many options and the instructors are fantastic. The assists are helpful in making sure you get the most out of poses and do them correctly. I would absolutely recommend this to anyone. If you are traveling into the area just stop by for a slow flow class and you won’t be disappointed.

Namaste… not so much. Why penalize a loyal paying customer???
I have been going to metro west yoga for years now and I am super disappointed with their expiration policy. As if these classes aren’t expensive enough? If a customer purchases a bundle of classes, they should never expire!
Aside from that BS policy, I found the practice has really lost its flair. The classes have become really boring and monotonous.

I have been attending Metrowest Yoga for a month now and been practicing yoga since 2004 (regularly since 2011). Although this studio might not compare to the first one I ever practiced in (which may just be because it was my «first yoga love») it is still top-​notch in terms of the quality control of the instructors, the cleanliness, and the attention paid to articulation: this includes class instruction, how well the staff answers your questions, and impeccable communication overall.
I feel sorry for the woman who, on her third class, felt leaving defeated. I would advise her to speak to someone and ask about a class or instructor that could help integrate her into classes. I doubt any of the staff would want to know someone left their class feeling that way.
Also, towels on your mats are not required, but you can see almost everyone else using them. If one didn’t understand why other people had towels, one could ask what they are for and see if one is right for them. I don’t even use the mat towels; I just bring or use one to wipe my excessive head sweat off so it doesn’t drip into my eyes and blind me :)
If you’re concerned about the heat (which I was) I would say that although I personally don’t care for teaching yoga in heated rooms, practicing in the heat has helped me open up parts of my body that refused to budge for years. Also, some class are more heated than others. I find the Westborough location to feel hotter than the Worcester location; that is likely due to the room being smaller in Westborough. Or, maybe it’s just all in my head!
In other words — give it a try. Try the hot, mild, and no heat classes if you can. Really use the two week special to explore and find a temperature and teacher you can resonate with.
The one thing that I find somewhat odd is that the owner is the only teacher to welcome the class while seeking out new people, introducing herself, and asking about injuries or physical limitations. As a yoga teacher myself, that is usually the FIRST question I ask before beginning class. I wish the other instructors would take the time to add that tiny bit of precaution and warmth to their classes. I will give props to Cote who, in the only class I took with him, introduced himself to the newbies in class and gave them a little extra attention here and there, but not so much that it detracted from his instruction (that is a tough balance to strike)!
If I were to pick instructors that I feel are the best (although I can tell EVERY instructor I have learned from is well-​trained and articulate) I would say the owner, Shawn, is my favorite. I also highly recommend Cindy, Brittany, Mary-​Anne, and Cote. Oh, and Theresa does a very informative workshop and a class that I just cannot attend due to my own teaching schedule but would definitely attend regularly if I could.
But try every instructor you can, and remember to breathe :) There is a good community here. For the first time in years, I feel excited to go to a yoga studio and take class (I’ve had nothing but an in-​home practice for three years). Give it a try! Stay open and in turn, be open about your concerns. They really do care.

I’ve been a physically active for most of my life between sports, the gym and had only previously dabbled in yoga. Admittedly, I haven’t had much interest in practicing regularly until recently. I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis earlier this year at the age of 25. My rheumatologist made it clear that my previous fitness routine would have to stop and suggested I start practicing yoga.
I have friends who swear by metrowest yoga, so when I saw a Groupon for the studio I decided to see how I liked it. i was used to working out 5 days a week and wanted to find something to replace those regular workouts. The first 2 classes were fine. I rented a mat and stayed in the back trying to keep up. The third class is the basis for this review.
The owner made a point to walk around to speak to new people at the studio, asking them questions about their experience, physical limitations, and to welcome them. I was not welcomed in this way at any of the 3 classes I attended, even after filling out a form on my first visit and explaining that I have very little experience with yoga. I had just bought a mat at the studio but didn’t realize that yoga towels that go on top of your mats are a thing. I made it about 5 minutes through this third class with my feet and hands slipping before I got up to leave. I wish one of the three employees who had been standing behind the counter when I bought the mat would have suggested I buy the rug for over the mat as well before I went in unprepared for a class. The mat I had rented from the studio didn’t slip and I haven’t ever seen the yoga towels used at other studios.
I felt unwelcomed and defeated as I left. I will go back again to give it a fair chance, but I’ll also be looking for other studios in the area that might be a better fit for me as a beginner.

I have been regularly attending classes here for the past year or so (mainly at the Westborough studio), but have been disappointed recently.
The classes recently have been REALLY boring. Initially all my classes, with a variety of the instructors, were dynamic and really kept my interest. For the past two months or so though it has just been the same thing over and over. They haven’t actually taught any new skills — just prompted poses, and it’s literally the same every single class. Not satisfying or fun.
I generally take classes in the evening, and there have been some changes to the instructor schedule, so it seems like now if you want to come after work, no matter which day you come, you’re likely to get the same instructor and the same boring class.
Personally I’d like to be able to progress and learn new things. Not only are the regular Flow classes not doing it, but they also don’t seem to have any good workshops designed to help those at the intermediate level learn new skills or poses… so if that’s what you’re looking for, you won’t find it here.
On top of that, one of the best things about this place is that they have assistants working along with the instructors to help guide and support the students — they even mention this on their website. But in the last several weeks there has been not one assistant in any of the classes I have taken.

MYoga is like my home away from home. No matter which class I go to I know I can always count on a quality class with a fantastic teacher. I am usually in Westborough but I have been to both there and Worcester countless times and love the classes and vibe in each. No matter which class I choose (Flow, Astanga, Hatha) I know I’ll leave feeling super sweaty and peaceful!

I’m very surprised to see negative reviews for this studio. I practiced here regularly for one year before moving to Boston and I loved it. I was just starting out and I found there to be a good mix of beginner’s classes and more challenging classes. After practicing yoga for a few years now, I have seen many studios and can say that this is one of the cleanest, most beautiful studios I’ve ever practiced in. It is so warm and inviting. Tom was my absolute favorite yoga instructor here, but unfortunately he moved. I enjoyed all of the classes I took here, however, and found all the instructors to be sweet and helpful.

Tried to take a yoga class two separate occasions here but because they were burning so much pungent incense (which was subsequently wafting through the whole facility via the open window in the studio) that it made me physically ill and I had to abandon my practice half way through. Who ever heard of such a thing as burning pungent incense in a yoga studio, when half the benefit of yoga is the deep energizing and/​or calming breaths that you’re supposed to take during your practice (which is nearly impossible given the stench of incense in the air). I even tried to call the studio in advance, and ask them not to burn incense that particular day — I got voicemail. Very disappointed.

One of the nicest yoga studios I have been to. I visited both locations (Westboro and Worcester) and both were modern and clean. The instructors went at a good pace, and were informative and supportive. I signed up for the 2 weeks for $ 25 and it was well worth it. My only gripe is I forgot my mat once and they charge a $ 2 mat rental.
You will feel amazingggg when you leave!

never in my life have i sweated so profusely! and trust me, i have quite a few decades under my leggings.
twas my first experience with hot yoga, but due to my sheer desperation to escape the coffin that is my parents’ abode on my latest visit, i Unilocaled out yoga studios (thanks, Unilocal!), and metrowest was relatively close and had a slow flow class at just the right time. for $ 15, plus a $ 2 mat rental, i was able to partake of aforementioned slow flow class, and it was truly worth each one of those hard earned dollars.
normally i have a distinct distaste for sweating, probably because i associate it with cardio or there’s some slow build up of it, but the sweat came on so immediately (i was literally dripping wee and then not so wee droplets onto my rented mat), and my clothing was so thoroughly saturated, my hair such a wet mess, that amusement was my only refuge.
as for the class itself, it was great. i really wouldn’t classify it as a slow flow, since it felt pretty damn fast to me, but then i’ve only been taking classes for a year, so who knows. it was also the largest class i’ve ever taken, since my typical yoga studio is super tiny. the teacher – jen – walked around, adjusting people as necessary, and she was personable, and i felt kinda exhilerated once class was over. wet and rather salty, tis true, but v. happy about it!

Metrowest Yoga is amazing! I had always wanted to take a yoga class, but was intimidated by the class descriptions and being a beginner. I jumped at the opportunity to take a 6 week beginner class at Metrowest yoga! Anne is an amazing teacher and walks you through each pose slowly and carefully so you know how each one should I feel. After the 6 weeks were up, I continue to go to Anne’s class. Love the atmosphere, everyone is so nice. Yoga has totally improved my life, and I’m grateful for Metrowest Yoga allowed me to make that jump.
They have a variety of classes too. something for everyone. HIghly recommend!

This review is all about the workshops at Metrowest Yoga – which are fabulous! Shawn brings in well-​known, dynamic teachers from the Boston area to hold workshops and master classes, and has also hosted some teachers known nationally and internationally, too.
Shawn, the owner, teaches a beautiful class (I’ve taken her classes at other studios, before she opened up her own space), and every time I’ve heard her introduce and welcome her guest instructors for the workshops, she has a very humble way about her. So much of what yoga is all about is that we are all first and foremost students. No matter who you are – a studio owner, experienced teacher, or a brand-​new student – Shawn really believes that there is always something for each person to learn. I love that.
If you’re not familar with the area, this studio can be a bit hard to find. Even with Mapquest directions – and a friend in the passenger seat – I’ve managed to get lost. On multiple occasions. (But once you get there, there’s plenty of free parking!) It’s a bit of a hike from Boston, but well worth checking out – especially for the fabulous workshops.

For those of us who work or live in the suburbs, and still strive a city life style, this is best yoga studio in the central west area. Shawn, the studio owner, is a magnificent instructor. The studio offers mainly heated Vinyasa and a couple other none heated class. While the variety of class is not as broad as some of the Boston studio, you’ll be surprise to find that you won’t have to breath on the next person while you are practicing. You’ll also get extract attention with a small class.
The studio has made some great improvement since its start and is continue provide excellence classes. They also offer workshops occasionally and Shawn always try accommodate classes of the practitioner’s interest in you talk with her.