Open Doors Yoga Studio

Great value for the flexible class schedule, especially the community classes. Very clean studio and friendly instructors. Most classes are not advanced (still challenging!) but don’t expect many arm balances, handstands, etc. Overall, would recommend for general strong practice. Also, Charles has been the most challenging as I’ve experienced and I would strongly recommend his Saturday morning flow!

There are lots of Yoga places around, but this Westwood studio just feels right! There is a new owner since earlier this year, and it really feels like she cares and puts tons of effort into making it comfortable and quality. The schedule is very good and the instructors are excellent. This just feels like the right place to practice yoga in the area. I hate «gym yoga» and this is far from it. Also, I like being able to use passes at the other studios in the area to follow an instructor. Westwood is my favorite though!

AHHHMAZING is all I can say!!! Richard Lanza and what he has created within the Open Doors Yoga Studios community is an unbelievable team/​family that TRULY embodies the meaning of passion, freedom, tranquility and trust. I’ve taken classes all over the country and am also in the fitness/​wellness profession and I must say Open Doors is unique in every sense of the word from instructor to instructor and studio to studio. The ability to practice at so many different locations each having its own beauty and personality is refreshing and motivating. No fluff nor egos here like some other studios I have practiced at!!! Just authentic, dedicated, knowledgeable, professional yet fun, playful instructors who REALLY care that EVERYone leaves smiling and feeling calm and empowered. I sometimes drive 45 min to take a class just because I like variety and the options! It’s truly a spiritual journey from the minute I walk into the studio. Although I love all the instructors some if my favorites are Meghen Carroll, Amy O’connor, Richard Lanza, Sue Halisey, Lynn Pompeo, Matt Mullen,

Will never return to an open doors studio again. Apparently my 5 classes had expired with two classes left. The dates did not seem right so the yoga instructor told my boyfriend and I to go in and set up and he would call the owner and figure it out. He then came in and informed me in front of the whole studio before class that it was expired and therefore I had to pack up and leave. Certainly not the way I would do business.

Although I mainly frequent the Open Doors in Canton, I’ve stopped in to this location a few times. In general, I find that there are more people in the classes here and that the room can fill up at times. They have a much nicer reception area than the Canton location with chairs to sit down at while you are waiting for your class and nice lighting and shades. The studio itself features a cool Buddha statute, however, the overhead lighting here can be a little harsh. Instructors are very good.
Also, I love coming to this location because there is this cool dollar store next to the studio. Also, Lambert’s is next door, if you need any groceries.

Open Doors Yoga Studio is my second Yoga experience. The first time I tried was at my gym which was too big of a room with too many people. Open Doors has really excited me to learn more about what I am capable of accomplishing. I have gone to Shawn and Colleen’s Slow Flow classes and they are both great! They are patient and don’t pressure you. They also help you to adjust your position to make sure you are holding a pose correctly. Very friendly, welcoming, and encouraging! I highly recommend Open Doors (in Westwood) for anyone who wants to begin or continue to practice Yoga.

I was a fan of yoga prior to taking classes at Open Doors in Westwood but really fell in love with yoga and the practice after taking classes there! The teachers, my favorites are Amber and Shawn are wonderful, focus on the students and believe in the practice. I love that they offer community discounts on certain dates/​times for $ 5 or 8 $ and offer a student rate of 10 $ for any class. If you love yoga, a newbie or want to try it again I would highly suggest looking into any Open Doors Studio near you!

I workout regularly and have sampled all the fitness fads (Zumba/​Bootcamps/​Les Mills), but I lose interest quickly. Yoga consistently challenges my body and my mind. After every class, I am exhausted and energized! For you diehard gym rats, you can alleviate any pain or stiffness from excessive lifting, running, etc. You will feel more powerful than ever before! Talk about a yoga-​body — NICE!
The instructors at Open Doors are the best I have ever encountered. They genuinely care about you and will help you along in your practice. I have been to many of the studios, and the atmosphere is consistent. This is NOT Bikram! Smiles, laughs and tears are welcome!
The only reason I did NOT give it 5 stars is because I would LOVE them to offer a 3 MONTH pass! A month is not enough, and 6 is just too much! Perhaps even if they offered a special rate if you commit for a year and a monthly debit. If they did that, I would be there EVERY DAY!
If you think that Yoga is all about meditation, you need to come to Open Doors. If you think Yoga is too hard, you need to come to Open Doors. Do yourself a favor and try it at LEAST 3 times before you cross it off your bucket list. They have an Intro 3-​class pass for $ 20.00, so what do you have to lose? Please let me know how it works out! :)
Much love to Amanda, Shawn, Jaime, Matt, Amy, Amber, Heather, Richard — ALL OF YOU! We are in awe of your dedication, and are humbled to be your students!
Namaste!

I was just turned away, yoga mat and all with my Groupon that was apparently only for «new clients.» I am not a «client» of Open Doors. I had taken a class at one of the locations a long time ago and wasn’t thrilled by it so didn’t sign up. I just recently moved to this area and saw the groupon so I figured I would give this one a shot. They turned me right away, almost as if they were expecting me to say I was already a client when I walked in with my piece of paper, and told me to take it up with Groupon in regard to getting my money back.
When I was walking out the door they suggested I invite my friends to come there and give my Groupon to one of them. No, thanks.
I guess that’s what I get for not reading the fine print. I’m fairly new to purchasing Groupons but I’ve never run into this new client thing before. Isn’t it kind of discriminating? I just don’t like how the whole thing was handled. And it didn’t help that I had finally resolved to get back into an exercise routine and had rushed home in rush hour to get my mat and get dressed, just to be turned away with no offer to resolve the situation. Bad business if you ask me. Well they lost me the second time and this time I WON’T be coming back.

Oh. My. Goodness. This place is HEAVEN. Pure, unadulterated, steamy, sweaty HEAVEN. I tried power yoga once before — the second the instructor with the velociraptor feet who I was fairly well convinced was trying to kill me turned his back I bolted out the door and never looked back. After that experience I moved on to Bikram yoga — which in theory is a great practice — however there is one little problem I have with it. Carpets. EVERY Bikram yoga studio I’ve been to is carpeted. WHY??? Are you trying to give me cooties??? Because of my aversion to all things creepy crawly that I can’t see but I KNOW live in sweat soaked carpets I gave up on ever finding a hot yoga studio with hard floors. Oh, until now. NOW I have been introduced to Open Doors and after just one class I am in love! I opted for the beginners class because really making a run from one class not even halfway through does not an expert make and BOY am I glad I went that route – it was tough but not so tough I was hunting for an escape hatch but tough enough that I left drenched in sweat, exhausted but feeling fantastic. The instructor, Jamie was patient, gave great direction and made the rounds through the studio adjusting here, supporting there, whatever was needed, the studio itself is gorgeous, clean and soothing. I am happily already scheduled for another class and hope to continue this sweaty, stinky but incredible practice for a long time to come.

Let me be clear:
I have tried yoga dozens of time in life. From gym yoga, to videos, to super snazz classes, to Bikram… each time I either hurt myself, or bored myself silly, or found my mind going at a frenetic pace while I tried to calm it because that’s what you do in yoga.
Until I came here.
I am so hooked. It’s a practice, and I need practice, and never once here have I felt like an uncoordinated blob. It’s so calming, so non-​judgmental and above all, a REALLY great workout. I love Amanda. She is so nice, and such a great teacher and all of her sessions are amazing. The student teachers in the community class ($ 5!!!) are also good– although, you can tell the difference between them and the more seasoned instructors. This is the first yoga that has calmed my mind and body while making me sweat and feel strong. I love it.
There is ample parking and the studio is clean and pretty and never too crowded. I find myself counting down, canceling plans and arriving early for an hour and a half of total peace.
So, see you there! Namaste.

I really like this studio. It’s hot yoga, so be prepared to sweat. Between the heat, the great teachers and the creative vinyasa, the practice opens you up and thaws away the winter. I’m a yoga teacher elsewhere, but I try make time to attend one class a week. I’ve found both Alyssa and Amanda’s classes to be powerful and challenging. And it’s just a nice space — clean, relaxed — like a little haven. It’s right at the junction of Dedham, Norwood and Westwood — two doors down from Lambert’s, which is nice if you want to continue your yogic cleanse and hit the salad bar afterwards. If you’re looking to add yoga as your new year’s resolution, I definitely suggest checking out this studio.