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BYDF is a community-minded wellness studio, located in downtown Pittsfield, MA. Our studio, provides in-studio, outdoor classes and virtual classes for all ages, levels and abilities.
Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or trying a class for the first time – we are here for you.
Come meet our friendly, compassionate, deeply supportive, experienced instructors; and become part of our warm, welcoming, loving community.
Newcomers are always welcome!
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Melissa Quirk Cairns
★ 5
Pre-Thanksgiving Gratitude at BYDF was a beautiful way to start the holiday season! So grateful for this community and the shared energy! Rachael holds space for release and support as she leads us through a beautiful mind and body meditative flow. We are blessed to have someone like Rachael creating space for such communal harmony.
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Mark Wituszynski
★ 5
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MaryBeth Eldridge
★ 5
Sara always offers insights, options, and challenges. Her cues are clear. I love this class, and take it remotely as often as possible.
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We Love Paws
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Lynda Fiorini
★ 5
Nice way to start the day and the New Year!. The flow was very nice, sculpting portion fit well with the classic yoga moves. Nice Job! Thank you.
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Jenny Raphael
★ 5
Amazing yoga studio. The instructors are all very friendly and attentive.
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Rita Yohalem
★ 5
I have been with Rachael and Berkshire Yoga Fitness for more then 10 years. It has been such a wonderful experience! I have watched BYDF grow from studio classes, to many innovative new offerings each year and the amazing outdoor classes at Proprietors Lodge and Balderdash. The classes are taught by Rachael and other wonderful instructors. Every class is led by instructors who are talented, skilled and dedicated to making each person's experience as positive as possible. Classes are also available online, which allows me to continue my practice in NJ & wherever I travel, as well as in MA!
Thanks for making this all possible.
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Ninfa Mueller
★ 5
It was my first time attending that gym and doing Yoga and if I lived in the area I would must certainly be attending that gym for Yoga
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Shaunna Houle
★ 5
This is the most welcoming and non judgmental work out facility I have ever been in. Not only the instructors but also the other people taking rhe classes here. I love it and would recommend it to anyone!!
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Victoria Durant
★ 5
BYDF is by far the best yoga studio I’ve been too. I did a trial at the beginning of the year and I knew immediately that this was the place for me. Everyone there was so kind, from the talented teachers to the passionate students, they created a relaxing atmosphere you could easily fall into.
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Andrea Leigh
★ 5
I am finishing up my 3 week discovery pass. I took 12 classes and appreciated the variety: Align and Refine, Balance and Mobility, Pilates, Yoga on the lawn. The instructors are fantastic. The vibe is welcoming, calming, and respectful of all levels of practices. I am hooked!
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Yuki Cohen
★ 5
The absolute best place to practice yoga and dance! Their summer outdoor classes add another layer of beauty to this awesome studio! Instructors are top notch, the proprietress, Rachael Plaine is an absolute Goddess, truly from another plane!
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Krystle Blake
★ 5
Warm, welcoming, light-filled space with a wide range of classes and membership options. There’s something for everyone - from Vinyasa or Restorative Yoga to Pilates, Barre, and Zumba! Many classes are also available online live or through their on demand library, and classes are even held outdoors in the summer. Truly the Best in the Berkshires!
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Sally Hildebrandt
★ 5
I finally started my true journey of self care and healing in January 2025. My intention was to focus on mind/body connection, strengthen my core, relieve stress, and find inner peace. In 6 months I have found more than that. BYDF is a loving and supportive community. Recently Justine said, leave your suitcases full of life's challenges here. I will take them. (I paraphrase). This was an emotional moment for me and speaks to the care that all the teachers possess. I knew at that point I was "home". The scope of classes and workshops offered is a blessing . Thank you Rachael, for discovering the talent and uniqueness of all these wonderful teachers.
(Sarah)
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Barbara Boulware
★ 5
I just took another wonderful Zumba class on Thursday with Krystle. She is fun, energetic and always has a fabulous playlist to dance to! It can be a bit intimidating to take a first Zumba class, but Krystle always asks after class, “did you smile, did you sweat, did you have fun “ to which I always answer with a resounding “YES “! That’s what Zumba is all about - come join on Thursday at 6:45 and check it out!
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Jeremy Edmunds
★ 5
You're in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, standing beneath the restored terra cotta facade of a 1918 building that once sold five-and-dime treasures. Today, it houses the Beacon Cinema below and something far more intriguing above: Berkshire Yoga Dance & Fitness, where enlightenment costs ten bucks and pretension is checked at the door.
Climbing to the second floor, you enter a sun-drenched loft where exposed steel beams from 1918 create geometric shadows across warm hardwood floors. Golden curtains frame tall windows overlooking downtown's renaissance, while a single support column anchors the 800-square-foot space like a meditation muse. This isn't your typical corporate yoga factory—it's what happens when community-minded rebels occupy a former Kresge five-and-dime.
Proprietor Rachel Plaine has assembled what one regular calls "some of the best instructors I have ever met." No trust-fund yoga celebrities here—just local talent teaching everything from sunrise flow to Latin dance, ballroom swing to candlelight restoration. Classes run $10 cash, payable to the instructor. No apps, no memberships, no corporate overlords skimming profits.
Down the road sits Kripalu, North America's largest yoga cult retreat—160,000 square feet, $37 million annual revenue, and enough programming to make a lifestyle guru weep with joy. But here's the thing: while Kripalu guests remain campus-bound in their wellness bubble, BYDF practitioners live like locals, grabbing post-practice coffee downtown and catching evening films in the cinema below.
At 6:15 AM on a Wednesday, you're flowing through sun salutations as golden light streams through those 1918 windows. The instructor's voice echoes off exposed beams while downtown Pittsfield awakens below. Later, you might find yourself doing sunset yoga atop Mount Greylock—3,491 feet above sea level—or flowing beside Pontoosuc Lake as twilight settles over the Berkshires.
This co-operative model shouldn't work. Ten-dollar drop-ins, no advance booking, instructors keeping their own fees—it reads like a business school cautionary tale. Instead, it's earned 5.0 stars across 115 reviews and become the accessible heart of a region where yoga tourism has exploded post-pandemic.
The Berkshires attract yoga tourists like Tanglewood draws music lovers. But while Kripalu serves the retreat-seeking masses with its former Jesuit seminary grandeur, BYDF offers something rarer: authentic immersion. You practice alongside locals, not fellow tourists. You experience Pittsfield's ongoing transformation from post-industrial malaise to cultural renaissance.
In a world of $35 drop-ins and subscription-model everything, BYDF represents beautiful anachronism—a place where community trumps commerce, where a century-old building serves contemporary enlightenment, and where the journey to inner peace begins above a movie theater in downtown Massachusetts.
For the discerning practitioner tired of yoga's commodification, this second-floor sanctuary proves that the best experiences often hide in plain sight, accessible to anyone with ten dollars and the wisdom to look beyond the obvious.
Berkshire Yoga Dance & Fitness cracks the code on sustainable community yoga while offering visitors genuine cultural immersion. In the shadow of corporate wellness, it stands as proof that authentic experiences still exist—you just need to know where to climb the stairs.
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Maureen Jarvis
★ 5
I tested out with a trial package. And now I am hooked. I love it the yoga classes they help me keep centered. And I love the Zumba class . I use my creativety and my sassyness comes out. All the instructors bring something new each class. They are in tuned in to the class and what they need. There summer Bingo is really fun. I recommend this 100%.
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Amy Higgins
★ 5
The absolute best yoga studio. Every instructor is different and equally excellent at what they teach. The classes are approachable and the atmosphere that Rachel provides is welcoming to everyone. And the special workshops are always fun. I am a different person when I leave class than I was when I entered. Love BYDF!
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Zuko Adams
★ 5
BYDF is the first yoga studio I have ever been to. The second I joined and tried out classes with the discovery pass, I felt so welcomed and involved. Everyone in class, instructors and members has such a warm soul. I went to class very frequently in December and now I have just returned in July. No matter how small the interaction I had, I was remembered and welcomed back. A very validating and wholesome experience. Also, they are very accommodating when it comes to prices. They have a ‘pay from the heart’ membership where you can pay what you can each month and have access to as many classes as you would like. This has been a blessing for me and I wouldn’t be able to make it to classes without it. Very lucky to have discovered this little community right above the movie theatre. 🩷🩷
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Nicole Fraktman
★ 5
I'm enjoying the online content. Thank you for providing such an extensive online video library! The in person classes were lovely. I was truly looking forward to partaking in your outdoor classes. Perhaps another time!
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Shannon Loeffler
★ 5
I just took my first class—All Levels Flow with Nora—and it exceeded my expectations. The class truly lived up to its name; it wasn’t a one-size-fits-all approach, and I felt comfortable the entire time. Nora was not only kind and welcoming, but she also took the time to introduce herself, learn my name, and ask what brought me to class. That personal touch meant a lot.
The studio itself is stunning—warm wood tones, natural colors, and sunlight pouring in made the space feel both peaceful and inviting. I left feeling grounded and excited to return. I’ll definitely be coming back!
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Jamie Bannon
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Jason Daniel
★ 5
The yoga class with Justine is great, and the space is very open and comfortable. I’ve always been grateful for the experience every time I visit here.
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Bella Merlin
★ 5
I love BYDF - thank you to brilliant teacher, Tamara Hickey, for introducing me to Rachel, Olivia and the team.
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Bryan Smith
★ 5
Berkshire yoga and Dance has great classes with friendly staff and warm atmosphere.
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Stephanie Quinlan
★ 5
I look forward to this beautiful class offering every summer - it’s one of my favorite yoga opportunities in the Berkshires!
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Randi Robbins
★ 5
Julie is one of, if not the best yoga instructor I have ever had the pleasure of experiencing! She has such a thoughtful, personal approach in each and every one of her classes. She’s the type of instructor who wants every yogi in the class to have their own mindful, enjoyable experience. Julie has a hands on approach, and adds a personal touch of essential oil during Shavasana at the end of each class. You’re missing out if you’ve never had a class with this incredible instructor!
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Irene Chang
★ 5
I highly recommend BYDF to anyone interested in enhancing their balance, flexibility, and strength, as well as improving their stress management. As a member for almost three years now, and having taken classes consistently, I have improved my core strength and fitness in my 60s and become more mindful through breathwork, which is emphasized in every yoga and Pilates class. I'm genuinely grateful to Rachael, all the instructors, and the studio for being part of my life in the Berkshires. Give BYDF a try; you'll be happy you did.
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Sheila Coughlin
★ 5
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Alyson Behan
★ 5
Berkshire Yoga Dance and Fitness is a great yoga studio (aside from Radiance Yoga). They’ve been real helpful for me because I’m a YTT student. It’s great to get personal practice in with BUDF and I look forward to flowing with them more.
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Maripat Metcalf
★ 5
As always, Rachel teaches a lovely class - gentle but not wimpy, and I leave feeling refreshed, flexible and ready to face the week ahead.
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Meghan Burden
★ 5
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Kelly-Anne Recore
★ 5
Just a wonderful place! So much variety in the choices of classes. The instructors are knowledgeable, friendly, and personable! So much fun doing Zumba every week! I also have taken yoga as well and that has been a great experience!
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Catherine Demick
★ 5
Berkshire Yoga Dance and Fitness is a lovely, welcoming, warm and place to do my yoga practice several times a week. I love the studio, so inviting, and everyone I have taken classes with is wonderful, a great workout, mental and physical as well as centering and calming. I always leave there with a smile.
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Pamela Budziak
★ 5
The friendliest and coziest yoga studio around. From the setting to the instructors to the fellow attendees, it's the best experience and something I look forward to every week.
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Susan Kelly
★ 5
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Kathleen K
★ 5
Quality, talented staff with a wide variety of classes
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Danielle Price
★ 5
Sara's early Saturday morning class is a wonderful way to start moving your body over the weekend! She wakes up your body, mind, and heart and gets everything flowing. She does a lovely job of providing options or challenges so that each student can pick what serves them best. Saturday morning Vinyasa Flow is an excellent way to start your weekend off with movement, all while feeling centered and balanced!
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Amy Coole
★ 5
Love the Zumba class! Such a fun time. Always look forward to going every week.
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Angelica Black
★ 5
Classes are well designed, easy to follow and offer varying levels of challenge. very pleased with the experience.
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A Munn
★ 5
I like all the classes I have tried.
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Susan Gordon
★ 5
Berkshire Yoga and Dance always delivers. I have my favorite teachers but have never failed to enjoy class with a sub. It's an amazing community of learners and leaders. In town for a short time? Don't hesitate to join us. You'll be warmly welcomed.
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Bonita Lovison
★ 5
If you are just getting into yoga or need a refresher course and hip opener I highly recommend this class and instructor!
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Gretchen DeBartolo
★ 5
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Vanessa Dion
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Susan D
★ 5
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Rachel Curit
★ 5
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Philip Houser
★ 5
Having wonderful experiences with Berkshire ypga
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David Martin
★ 5
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Kelsey Hadley
★ 5
I recently won a membership and I’ve only been to two classes so far but I am hooked! Barre with Krystle was absolutely amazing. The studio is clean and everyone is so welcoming and kind. As a nervous girly I felt more than welcomed and safe! Can’t wait to try more classes!
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Jessica Simmons
★ 5
i always enjoy my classes at this place!
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Emily Bunnell
★ 5
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Erin Landquist
★ 5
The classes offered here are incredible. There is a wide variety of dance and yoga classes for every level. The instructors are very knowledgeable and always kind.
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Nanciann Ryer
★ 5
Every instructor I’ve had at Berkshire Yoga is outstanding! There are so many amazing classes to choose from also.
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Lindsay Chastain
★ 5
I love Rachael and the Berkshire Yoga Dance & Fitness community!! Great classes (for all levels), wonderful instructors, a safe space, and a beautiful community to practice with. Thank you Rachael and the BYDF family!
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Diane Whitehead
★ 5
Every instructor is so knowledgeable and gives great instruction. As a totally online member from Florida, I appreciate the personal greetings and the quality of the live online feed as well as the recordings. The variety of daily times and offerings are amazing. A wonderful community of caring friends! Thanks so much!
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Molly Parsons
★ 5
We had such a great experience with Berkshire Yoga Dance & Fitness! I emailed requesting a private class for a bachelorette party—We got a quick reply and confirmation. Our instructor, Nicole was on time and provided all equipment we needed. She had such an awesome easy going vibe. She led us through a great flow, took pictures of us, and made everyone feel comfortable. After she left we all looked at each other and said, "wow she was awesome!" Such a good experience and would recommend wholeheartedly to a friend. Thanks, Nicole!!
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Loretta Filippelli
★ 5
I met Rachael during the pandemic. She is a gifted, amazing, dedicated yoga instructor and a beautiful human being. For many months during the pandemic Rachael & Berkshire Yoga Dance & Fitness offered free yoga classes on Facebook. This was a huge bright spot at a rather dark time. She is a creative, dynamic, communicative instructor and always professional. I have practiced yoga for almost 30 years in-studio but now that I have experienced classes with Rachael via Zoom I have decided to continue and I highly recommend any level yogi to join her classes, you won't be disappointed. LFK
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Chelsea Porter
★ 5
3 weeks ago I stepped into Berkshire yoga dance and fitness and I can honestly say that I wish I had done this years ago. I am very self conscious so the gym has never been a happy place for me. I’ve been taking 3+ classes a week, yoga, Zumba and groovefit to name a few. I am so excited for the first time in my life to workout and couldn’t have asked for a more positive and welcoming environment to find myself in. My mental, physical and emotional health are exponentially better than they were before I joined BYDF. I am so grateful to Rachael and the staff at the studio for helping me put myself first and giving me something to look forward to all week!
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Sara Ruby
★ 5
I love this place so much💘 The teachers and community are by far what makes this studio so special💗 Do yourself a favor and go take a class!
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Sarah Leidhold
★ 5
I just had the best time at a Zumba class tonight. This is a stressful time of the year and this gave my brain a break. I loved the atmosphere, music, and instructor. Everyone was so welcoming. I look forward to coming back!
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Jezebel Walter
★ 5
Excellent class. Mary is a very good teacher and it was just the right amount of challenge!
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Andrea Wadsworth
★ 5
I love sound bath class and Sara!!! She is amazing.
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Vicki Zacharewicz
★ 5
I enjoyed this outdoor Kundalini class even on a hot day! It was actually comfortable in the shade and Laura led us through some gentle exercises to tune into our bodies.
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Dawn
★ 5
I love the online classes. They really work with my schedule and there are many offerings to choose from. Wonderful teachers!
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erica white
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Jurian Hughes
★ 5
I love this studio. There’s a great sense of community; I feel encouraged to move at my own pace; the teachers are pros; and the space is beautiful to be in. A real gem.
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Elena Gutierrez
★ 5
We traveled here with a bachelorette party! As yoga folks, we really appreciated Nora’s class. We hope to return and explore the local outdoor options (Mt Greylock/Balderdash) when the weather is better!
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Priscilla Merrill
★ 5
Fabulous yoga. Very friendly attentive staff and attendees. Wish the whole wide world was like this place.
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Shari Lobe
★ 5
Rachael, her beautiful studio, great teachers, welcoming community, and class offerings (both in person and online) are truly a winning combination!
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M Scops
★ 5
Friendly, flexible teachers who are very good at barre, yoga, Pilates-- in a roomy, well designed and maintained space: probably the best exercise classes I've ever enjoyed.
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Nancy Sherman
★ 5
I have been a BYDF student since way back when Rachel taught at a small studio behind North Street and practiced with us at GE Plastics. I have been hooked ever since.
When you find the studio that makes you feel like home, thats where you belong.
Rachel, all her instructors and the studio create an experience that is a safe, relaxing, space where we can all realign, refresh, and grow.
And even though I’ve been in Houston for the last seven years, I have been able to stay plugged in to BYDF through their wonderful virtual sessions. Can I find yoga Studios on every corner of every block in Houston?
Yes
But none of them are home like BYDF
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Nancy Sherman
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Susan Tynan
★ 5
Yoga on the deck at the Proprieter’s Lodge can’t be beat! The sun, the sounds, the breeze… who could ask for more???
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Carol Creevy
★ 5
BYDF provides yoga classes that nurture the body, mind and soul! Always a moving, positive experience.
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Amanda Lopez
★ 5
I highly recommend this studio. Rachael, owner, kindly assisted me in booking a private, on-location group yoga class at our Airbnb in the Berkshires for a bachelorette trip and she couldn’t have been more helpful and accommodating! She even went the extra mile to help our group Google some car service options in the Berkshires. We had an amazing experience with our instructor, Nicole, who led us through a “Rise and Shine” class at 10am in the backyard area of our Airbnb. She also stayed after the class to help us take photos. Such a wonderful experience! Thank you, Rachael and Nicole!
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Rich Stein
★ 5
Rachael always presents a creative class with many different options so that a beginner or a more advanced participant can find their own blend of comfort and challenge. I've probably taken hundreds of classes with Rachael over time, and she continues to present new ideas combined with old, favorite poses and their variations. The fact that she can keep her classes fresh shows a special level of creativity.
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Laura Lipoufski
★ 5
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AnneMarie Balogh
★ 5
I love Julie's gentle yoga classes. They are the perfect way to relax my body and my mind and transition into the peaceful evening.
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Kas Maroney
★ 5
Personal touch to classes and space....
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Kimberly Warner
★ 5
This was my first yoga class (series of classes) never mind my first Yin Yoga class, great experience, all the instructors were wonderful and knowledgeable. The studio space is great, plus easy parking. Honestly, you have to give one of their classes a try, Mary and Antionette were amazing, 100% would recommend them both. Definitely helped me.
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Esmeralda Encarnacion
★ 5
The Gentle Flow class is perfect for beginners. Rachael was very welcoming and the studio had a great vibe. The perfect way to end a girl’s trip.
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Sara Hohn
★ 5
I give this studio 5 huge stars. The owner and manager of the studio is extremely talented and caring. The teachers are incredibly skilled in their specialties and know how to welcome students of any level. I am so elated to belong to such a fine studio. They have won many many awards that they deserve. Sara Hohn
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shruti sonni
★ 5
I dropped in for a yoga class while in town on vacation. The studio staff were very friendly and so accommodating. My 4 year old daughter was with me and they let her attend the class quietly next to me. The studio is spacious and filled with beautiful relaxing and restorative energy. I’m looking forward to taking another class here on a future visit to the area.
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David Edgecomb
★ 5
I’ve enjoyed every class and event I’ve attended since I’ve joined this welcoming community. The variety is awesome. I’ve attended sound healings, yoga & Riki, candlelight, outdoor venues, social times, and an adult beginner Jazz sessions that all refreshed my spirit. I look forward to each class and I’m excited to participate in other offerings over time.
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sarah mitchell
★ 5
I really love this studio and all the classes are so great and have helped me feel stronger and more comfortable in my body. The space is clean and calming and the teachers are kind and helpful.
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Kelly Krok
★ 5
Well organized, motivational- works with individual limitations!
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Madeleine Rocheleau-Holmes
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robert ireland
★ 5
Berkshire Yoga Dance and Fitness has become my go to for self care. Whether Gentle Yoga flow, or sound meditation if I need to unwind after a long week BYDF is my go to. My time at BYDF helps me be a better professional and even better Dad.
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Angie Rocs
★ 5
Beautiful array of offerings in-studio and online. The online classes are offered in real time as well as on-demand so everyone has access to everything in a way that fits their schedule. The studio has amazing teachers bringing extensive experience and skills to their classes.💗
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Nora Fenner
★ 5
Amazing teachers and participants to connect with. Always feel a lot of joy and peace when I leave class.
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Melissa Quirk
★ 5
Wonderful instructors, schedule with classes offered at a variety of times of day, and relaxing environment. I look forward to each of the classes I take with Rachael and her team of amazing instructors!
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Mary Yarmosky
★ 5
Angie offered the perfect re-entry after some time away. Cueing for modifications made this class accessible for everyone.
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John Fiorini
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Milena Comeau
★ 5
consistently lovely instructors, thoughtful curricula, and beautiful energy. a really good range of levels and disciplines and I always find their classes to be well suited for the challenge level they advertise. One of my favorite wellness spots in the Berkshires
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Bailey Brissett
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KK6665Player2
★ 5
Love teaching dance here and have taken some stellar classes!
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Gail Belmuth
★ 5
This studio has a variety of excellent, highly experienced teachers and classes for every level of student. The space is airy and loft like, and students always have the option of taking class in studio or online.
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LOCKLIN
★ 5
Exceptional!
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Corey Degon
★ 5
An absolutely amazing experience! Not only are the classes excellent it is also in one of the most beautiful locations and studios you could ever ask for in downtown Pittsfield. The culture they have created is such a loving and caring environment. This has become my go to spot to connect with old friends and meet new like minded yogi’s. Adding this studio to my lifestyle has been life changing. To make it even better they have curated outdoor classes in the most breathtaking locations all around central Berkshires. What more can I say? Thank you for creating such a gem right here in our beautiful downtown.
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Mary Lou Glazer
★ 5
I really like the variety of classes and especially the vinyasa yoga on Friday mornings with Susan. I keep watching to see if there is another dance series happening either ballroom or latin.
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Anna Lotto
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AnneMarie Balogh
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Rachel Stine
★ 5
Beautiful space. Wonderful teachers. Welcoming students. Highly recommend!
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susan wrba
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Julie Pellerin- Herrera
★ 5
Berkshire Yoga Dance and Fitness is a gem. A jewel in the center of downtown Pittsfield where I find my center, my strength, and my joy! I am so grateful to share the love of both peaceful stillness and joyful movement in community in a BEAUTIFUL space.
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Krystle Blake
★ 5
I’m so glad to have this beautiful studio in the Berkshires! The space is light and welcoming and the class schedule is packed with so much variety! Whether you want to sweat in a Zumba class or feel more centered with a yoga practice, you’ll find it here!
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Catheryn Chacon
★ 5
Great environment, instructors and people. It offers different classes from fun Zumba classes to relaxing yoga sessions. Recommended!
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Iryna Dudko
★ 5
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Sheila Wheeler
★ 5
Great studio and awesome Zumba class with Krystle!
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Nathan Nance
★ 5
Quickly went from having done basically no yoga at all to having it become an important part of my life. All the instructors are great but Joy’s restorative yoga class in particular really changed things for me. Couldn’t recommend more highly.
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Madison Campbell
★ 5
BYDAF has phenomenal online classes. Rachael (the owner) and all the instructors do a wonderful job of making you feel like you're included in the class even if your camera is off. Rachael specifically is a very knowledgable and delightfully engaging yoga instructor- she is incredibly mindful of all bodies. I would highly recommend joining her online community if you can't make it in person.
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Donna Pivero
★ 5
Great class with Kala ❤️ roomy n people not close. Large area. Very relaxing.
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Amy Romanczuk
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I found Berkshire Yoga Dance & Fitness early on in the COVID pandemic, when I was missing access my local fitness options. I thought I was just finding an online yoga class, but instead found a community. Rachael Plaine is one of the finest yoga instructors I know, and BYDF reflects her care, compassion, and commitment to mind/body health completely. I've been taking classes regularly, online, and seen my practice deepen, felt physically stronger, and have reinforced techniques to keep my mind healthy during a scary time for the world. All of this through online classes! Berkshire Yoga may be over 900 miles from me, but it is my yoga home.
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Jessy Wheeler
★ 5
I've enjoyed Rachael's classes via Zoom, and I'm so happy that I'm able to attend even though I don't live in Pittsfield anymore. Yoga is one of things that has made the past year bearable for me and I think that Rachael is an excellent teacher.
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Cecylia Arzewski
★ 5
I feel very fortunate to have found Berkshire Yoga with Rachael Plaine. Rachael provides you with gentleness, wisdom, practice, skill and heart! Heart for me being the most important!
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Joanne Williams
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Berkshire Yoga Dance & Fitness has provided a much needed community during this pandemic. Rachael is a rock star! She is knowledgable, helpful, creative, and exudes positivity. She is able to take requests at the start of class for which body parts we need to work on, and piece together a class that addresses these and flows so smoothly that you would never have guessed she just came up with it. When providing challenging poses, she also gives modifications to accommodate all. Rachael has gone out of her way to find ways for us to continue our practice safely throughout the pandemic. Love the plans to have hybrid classes this summer so we can practice both at home and outside at the beautiful spots in the Berkshires.
A friend once called Rachael 'a beautiful soul' and I couldn't agree more!
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Christine
★ 5
I love Rachael"s Zumba and Yoga classes! Zumba is so much fun and Rachael is a terrific Zumba instructor! Rachael's Yoga classes are the best; there are people of all levels in the class. I am a beginner, but I have no difficulty doing her class. The studio has a wonderful, relaxing vibe which makes the yoga practice all the more enjoyable. The outdoor classes that I have attended are held on the shores of one of our beautiful lakes with the beauty of the Berkshires all around us! I have the highest regard and praise for Rachael and Berkshire Yoga Dance & Fitness and I highly recommend taking any classes offered by the studio.
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Joanmarie Angelo
★ 5
How would I ever have gotten through the year of COVID isolation without the weekly meeting of my gentle yoga group. Rachel kept my body moving which helped keep my spirits in tact.
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Helen Casey
★ 5
Berkshire Yoga Dance and Fitness and Rachael have been my go to place for yoga and peace of mind during the Covid 19 shutdown.
I’m from the Berkshires but Live in FL, and with Rachael’s knowledge and forward thinking she has given us a safe and place to practice and a sense of community.
This practice has been a life saver for me.
Thank you Rachael for all you do
Helen
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Amy Higgins
★ 5
The best and most appreciated Christmas gift I gave this year was a gift certificate to my dad for a private yoga class with Rachael. She’s an incredible instructor and my dad absolutely loved the experience. He has very limited mobility and many health concerns but she treated him with such dignity and kindness and modified the whole class to meet his needs. The recording that we received will allow him to rewatch the class and start a new healthy routine for himself. It was such a personalized experience and brought some light and positivity into this crazy and isolating winter. I would already highly recommend BYDF but I would now encourage everyone to consider giving the gift of a private class to people they love. We all need more of this right now!
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Christopher Jones
★ 5
always have a sense of loving kindness when practicing at Berkshire yoga dance and fittness
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Jacob Handelman
★ 5
Always a pleasure. When we are visiting I love to pop in for a class. We have enjoyed the Sunday Morning Vinyasa with Kelly. Studio is beautiful. Lots of light, high ceilings and a beautiful space. Kelly has been great every time. Class has been challenging but never over the top. Just right for a Sunday morning.
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brad lusignan
★ 5
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Rick Gingras
★ 5
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Sarah J
★ 5
I love this place, the instructors are great. The studio is very nice and relaxing as well. Classes only cost $10 too!
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