After a very long winter, stuck inside the
house, binge watching on Neflix, and having laundry being my only source of a
workout, I was way overdue for good stretch and mind clear. So, I was super
excited when I received an invite to try out Some.Yoga.Studio located in
Somerville.
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| Some.Yoga.Studio |
Our instructor, Lisa a former 9-5 employee,
made the transition to owning her own small business and doing what she loves-
yoga and helping people find their inner ‘om’. Unlike the typical yoga studio
(ahem, just about every studio in Boston where you barley have enough space to
put your mat down, let alone do actual yoga poses), Some.Yoga.Studio is located
right inside a house, which allows an intimate space of around 12 people to
practice their yoga poses, allow 1 on 1 time with Lisa and even space for wall
poses (if you’re brave to try those out!).
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| Studio ready to go |
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| Water pyramid- you may not wan to grab one from the bottom! |
I entered into Some.Yoga.Studio feeling very
welcome and at home and ready to get back into my yoga poses. Yoga mats, towels
and blankets were all ready laid out for us, so nothing was needed on my end.
Even water was stacked in a pyramid, ready when needed. Before the start of
each class, we were all introduced to each student, a nice way to get to know
everyone.
The evening’s class was Vinyassa Yoga, otherwise
known as continuous flow yoga, with only a few breaks in between. What I love
most about yoga is that you can always do it at your own pace and take breaks
when needed.
Unlike most other yoga classes where you
listen and flow to chanting music and sounds of the ocean, at Lisa’s class, we
were moving and grooving to the music of The Bee-Gees to Bruno Mars, the music
really kept me going the extra mile, even as my body was ready for quick break.
During the middle of our yoga session, we had
the opportunity to try out some wall poses. During my peak years (eons ago), I
was able to do these quite easily, this time around; I hung back and let the
other yogis do their thing.
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| Wall poses! Photo by Lisa |
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| Wall poses! Photo by Lisa |
After an hour an ten minutes of continual
flow (and lots of child poses for breaks), and lots of sweat and “omg, are we
done yet?!” (in a good way, of course) , it was my favorite time of the yoga
practice- Savasana, or final resting pose where you lie on your mat or with a
blanket and let your body cool off. Like I had mentioned before, Lisa works 1
on 1 with you, critiquing your poses and showing alternative ways for stretch
you body. During this Savasana session, I was happily surprised with a foot and
shoulder massage, as well as, a lavender scented eye mask, my favorite scent.
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| Lavender scented towels~ |
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| Feeling relaxed |
After class was over, body stretch out and
feeling great, there was one more surprise for each student, a banana for
potassium and a Gerbera Daisy with a little note- some yoga. some city. some
kindness. pick one and pass along. #somekindness.
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| Bananas |
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| #somekindness |
I’ve been to many yoga classes at many
different studios, but I can hands down say, this was by far my favorite class
I’ve had in a long while. The atmosphere, the intimate setting of a small class
and the above and beyond extras by Lisa really make Some.Yoga.Studio a truly
one of a kind studio to attend.
This summer you can catch Lisa teaching yoga every
Saturday morning at Assembly Row! All you need is you mat, some water and
sunscreen! What more could you ask? Did I mention the best part; it’s all free
right next to the water! Seriously, what are you waiting for?
Do you have a favorite yoga studio you love
to practice at?
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