Down Under School of Yoga

BOO! 👻 All treats, no tricks! - Get ready for some spooktacular new classes this month across all 6 studios—and livestream! We’re serving up fresh class times and styles from 8 of your Down Under favorites! From energizing fitness to soul-soothing restorative, there’s a new way for everyone to move this fall season.

Which class will you be adding to your weekly ritual? 🎃 Don’t be haunted by FOMO—book your spot on each instructor’s Faculty page on our website and make November the month of transformation!

Hey, guess what?! 🏆 Quality Business Awards named us the Winner for the Best Hot Yoga in Newton!

American businesses that have won a Quality Business Award represent less than 1% of registered businesses in the USA. 🤯 We are incredibly honored to be recognized!

If you haven’t joined us in Newton for a class - let this be your sign! Heated (& unheated) classes happen daily - pick one under the ‘Schedule’ tab of our website! 🌶

Jill ❤️‍🔥 She left her 16 year long career in investment management to pursue her dream of working in health & wellness... and boy are we glad she did! Within months of beginning to practice Hot26, she noticed that her autoimmune condition was vastly improved & finally the stress of many years in the corporate world had melted away.

In 2004 Jill and her brother, Brad took their passion for Hot26 to the streets & opened the first of three yoga studios in Boston & Cambridge. 🌇 Together they owned the studios for more than 15 years, offering 50+ classes a week, coaching and mentoring 35+ teachers. Jill earned her certificate in Nutritional Therapy, Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), TimeLine Therapy and Hypnosis. Jill works with students to help them find their path to optimal health. Her particular specialty is anyone who is facing autoimmune challenges.

So yeah, she’s a force of nature 🧨 Join her on the mat weekly for either Hot26 or Hot Pilates - sign up under the ‘Faculty’ page of our website!

Join Didi & Kate at 7:15am on November 3rd in Brookline for Super Led Primary & Conference! 🫖 Conference is a beloved Mysore tradition where Ashtanga teachers & 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 & are a unique opportunity to ask questions & to learn from and connect with colleagues. ☕️ It’s a fantastic opporunity to get to know your fellow practitioners!

Sign up for class via the ‘Workshop’ tab of our website. The group will then travel afterwards to Life Alive Cafe Brookline for the breakfast conference! 🥞 Can’t wait to see you there!

Daniel is back with a new & unique opportunity to learn - Sodarshan Chakra Kriya: Cutting Through Darkness 🕯 October 27, 12:30-2pm in the South End!

Thousands of years old, Sodarshan Chakra Kriya is widely believed to be the most powerful pranayama practice across the many schools and styles of yoga 🐚 This workshop will begin with a dynamic breathing sequence from Kundalini Yoga before moving into a full experience of Sodarshan Chakra Kriya.

Sign ups are live under the ‘Events’ tab of our website! 🌙

New 20-Class Pack— just for you! 🎟 You asked, and we delivered! For the first time ever, we’re introducing a 20-class pack—just $365 for 20 classes, valid for an entire year!

Got commitment issues? No worries! Now, you don’t have to keep buying multiple 10-packs. 🤪 With the 20-class pack, you’ll have the flexibility and convenience you’ve been waiting for.

Grab yours today and enjoy more of the classes you love! Available THIS WEEKEND ONLY online & in-studio! 🧨

BKS Iyengar writes that the ancient yogic texts refer to headstand, Sirsasana, as the king of all asanas 👑 Join Nadja virtually next Friday at 7:15pm, October 25th, to explore this kingdom!

In this workshop we will breakdown how Sirsasana is taught in Iyengar yoga classes, from the ground up 🌱 Learn which actions you need to safely do headstand & which poses help prepare the body & mind.

This workshop is geared toward yoga students with some experience who are practicing or would like to practice headstand. Sign yourself up under the ‘Events’ tab of our website! 🐢

Hey there Emma! 👋 One of our newest Kids Yoga instructors, Emma does an amazing job of fostering a fun and casual environment where our youngest yogis can explore movement and have fun! 🪁

After closing the chapter of playing competitive sports in high school, Emma felt lost. It wasn’t until she attended a vinyasa class that she found her way again. That single class transformed her life, leading her to deepen my practice and pursue teacher training, where she found healing in many aspects of her life. 💖 As a teacher, her goal is to create a space where students can reconnect with themselves, discover what moves them & find healing.

Emma is currently leading class with Newton’s kiddos 🤸 stop in and say hi sometime!

“I knew Down Under’s 200-hour teacher training was the right program for me after attending the information session. This program has some of the most dedicated teachers around, they are highly knowledgeable and all genuinely want to see all their students succeed.” 👏

Join Down Under Founder Justine Cohen & Education Director Kate Heffernan for our FREE 200 Hour Teacher Training Info. Session on 10/22, to get all your Teacher Training questions answered! 🐞 Now is the perfect chance, so you can take advantage of our Earliest Bird discount; $400 off until 11/1!

Save your spot & receive the link via the ‘Workshop’ tab of our website! 🫶

Looking forward to our birthday weekend like 🤩🥳🤭 Starting next Friday 10/18 we’re kicking off a weekend full of FREE events to celebrate 20 years of this incredible community!

An Ashtanga gathering, a Saturday morning mingle with Jojo, an historic Down Under panel, a fitness/flow mash up, and a collab with our dear friends at Life Alive - which one of these amazing events have you signed up for?! Have you invited your friends?! 🪅

Can’t make it? Celebrate from a far with our discounted memberships & wellness offerings. Stay tuned here next week for a few more exciting additions to this monumental party 🥳 All information can be found through the birthday link in our bio!

Curious about our Ashtanga School? 🧘‍♂️ Here’s your chance to learn more about the program, ask questions & get pointers!

Elliott is hosting 2 FREE info sessions this month! 🐝 This half-hour session is designed to demystify the practice and give you the tools to explore this powerful form of yoga, including beginning a Mysore practice.

The first one is TOMORROW in Harvard Square from 1:30-2 & the second is October 20 in the South End from 2-2:30! Grab a friend & sign up under the ‘Workshop’ tab of our website 👯

Welcome Lindsey O’Neill! 😌 One of our newest Restorative & Vinyasa teachers, Lindsey’s creativity shines brightly on & off the mat.

2012 was a big year for Lindsey, who simultaneously completed her teacher training certification & founded Lindsey O’Neill Yoga & Writing. ✍🏻 She believes the tools gained through a regular mindfulness-based yoga practice can inform our creative process. Considering both yoga & creative self-expression indispensable, her classes aim to nurture the artist in us all 🎨

Join Lindsey in Harvard Square & Back Bay - sign up via the ‘Faculty’ page of our website! 🩵

Introducing one of our newest Licensed Massage Therapists, Maryella Robinson 🌺 She brings intuitive, holistic & compassionate approach to her practice.

In addition to her Swedish & deep tissue massage therapy skills, Maryella is trained in Reiki energy healing, which further enhances her ability to provide a deeply restorative experience 🦋 Her work is guided by her intuition, thorough understanding of the body & a trauma-informed approach, ensuring that each session is sensitive to the unique needs of every client. 

Interested in her work? Use promo code ‘MARYELLA’ for a special discount on her services, in Harvard Square, until October 31st! 💌

Our birthday wish is for you to make time for YOU! ☮️ Take time to take care all month long with 20% off Ayurvedic Bodywork, Ayurvedic Health Counselor Services, 60 Minute Therapeutic or Prenatal Massage!

These appointments WILL go fast, so book yours now via the ‘Wellness’ tab of our website - Use promo code CELEBRATE20 at checkout, until October 31! 🎈

Oh yes, there’s more! 🎁 Our birthday, your gift! This month our YogiPass365 is discounted to save you $400 a year, compared to our monthly Yogi Pass membership!

This pass unlocks unlimited classes across all locations (and livestream) 🤸 and SO much more; a free monthly guest pass, a $95 first massage, plus 20% off workshops, Ayurvedic Health Counselor consultations AND food/drink at Life Alive! 🥇

Consistency is one of the greatest ways to support any movement practice. Commit to you-time, commit to self-growth, commit to your greatest good! 💖 This offer can be claimed on our website under our birthday weekend page or via the link in our bio!

It’s our BIRTHDAY MONTH! 🎂 And we are ready to party! Join us for a full weekend of 20th birthday celebrations, October 18-20th across all our studio locations!

Friday evening kicks off with our Ashtanga faculty 🧘‍♂️ Saturday is filled with special moments with some of our most esteemed teachers 🎤 Sunday is built out to nourish your body & mind in collaboration with our friends at ! 🍓

We’ve thoughtfully organized these events to be full of variety & almost all are FREE - to encourage as much connection with our community as possible. 💙 Join us at one or all of these events... save your spot ASAP via the ‘Workshop’ tab of our website!

🌟 We Rock The Vote is back with everything you need to know about registering to vote this month!

It’s a quick and easy process - and it’s vitally important. Even if you have already registered to vote in Massachusetts, it’s a good idea to check on the accuracy of your registration! 🗳️ Follow the link in our bio for online registration or swipe for your town’s mail/in-person registration info!

Save this post for future reference, share it with friends & family! Let’s Rock The Vote! 👏

“I love Energy Medicine and [Lauren’s] book really hones in on how to use it powerfully with yoga.” - Seane Corne 🌞 On October 26th, in the South End from 12:30-2:30, join EMYoga Creator, Lauren Walker, to understand that You are Energy!

Named one of the top 100 most influential yoga teachers in America, Lauren Walker is the author of The Energy to Heal, which won the Nautilus Silver award for best Mind/Body publication. 💥 She’s been teaching yoga and meditation since 1997 and created Energy Medicine Yoga while teaching at Norwich University.

An inspirational lecture sharing the evolution of the 9 Energy Systems that make up the body, will be followed by an Essential EMYoga practice 🧘🏼‍♀️ Sign up now under the ‘Workshop’ page of our website!

Hannah, the handstand queen, is back with another workshop! 👐 Sunday, October 13th from 1:30-3:30 in Porter Square & on Livestream.

This is an ALL LEVELS workshop! 🤸‍♀️ After thorough preparation, you’ll 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!

Sign up soon - these workshops fill up quickly! Under the workshop tab of our website! 🌸

Abby 🤝 backbends. A successful backbend requires anatomical precision & deep bodily awareness. On October 6, from 12:30-2:30 in the South End, Abby will be guiding us to build that awareness!

🐅 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.

You do not want to miss this! Sign up ASAP via the ‘Workshop’ page of our website ☄️

Abby Fritz 🌹 She fell in love with movement & expressive arts from a young age. With a background in Tae Kwon Do & gymnastics, she first found yoga following a tumultuous summer spent abroad in Hong Kong & Thailand... fast forward & she is one of Down Under’s brightest teachers! 💫

Abby is also a passionate aerial artist; she loves to explore new methods of creative functional movement. Her love of circus & dance is present throughout her playful & creative teaching. 🎪 She completed her 300 hour Yoga Alliance certification at Down Under where her creative, playful sequences come together in challenging yet restorative classes.

Have you joined Abby for a class yet? You must! She teaches weekly in South End & Back Bay - sign up under her faculty profile of our website! 💖

“The curation of the training is so well considered! The diversity of voices, formats, topics, teachers is a joy and inspiration. When the teacher emotes a kind of radiant love of their topic, it is infectious - and so many of our teachers have that! I have already received so much appreciation from MY students for how my teaching is growing!” 🎓

This could be YOU! 🧑‍🏫 Our renowned 300 Hour Teacher Training kicks off in January. We’re hosting a FREE info. session with Kate Heffernan & Justine Cohen on October 8th, from 6:30-7:15pm via livestream. Come with any & all questions - we can’t wait to chat!

Wedding bells are ringinggggg! 🔔💍 Congratulations to our sweet Brittany, who married the love of her life Matt earlier this month!

Brittany, beloved fitness instructor & graduate of Down Under’s 200 & 300 Hour Teacher Training, is known for her welcoming nature 🫶🏻 No matter the time of day, she has warmth & compassion to share in abundance. It’s only fitting that it’s all returned to her, ten-fold. We couldn’t be happier to see these stunning smiles; congratulations Brittany & Matt, wishing you a life full of love! ✨

New season, new schedule ✨ and yeah, we’ve got A LOT arriving to each studio!

Morning, afternoon & evening, whether you’re looking to move fast or move slow - there’s something for everyone. 🌞 Our Faculty Director & leadership team work tirelessly to ensure that schedules across all 6 locations are complimentary; to support & encourage the variety all of our unique practices need.

Who are you excited to take class with?! 💌 Each of these teachers individual schedules can be found by clicking on their profile, under the ‘Faculty’ page of our website. Sign up soon- we can’t wait to see you on the mat! 🌟