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I love being a able to be a part of the Down Under Community! The facility and environment are perfect and exceptionally clean!

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I love being a part of the Down Under community. Coming to this studio has been so grounding for me the past year. There is a certain glow to the studio which holds us warmly in practice. I've been taking classes with the teacher Bendex the past few months, and I have to say his teaching style is awesome! Simple, reliable and challenging. I also find the studio atmosphere to be like a big wonderful collaboration - between managers, work study, teachers and students - we all work together to maintain a certain peaceful environment which definitely has an immensely positive impact on the community. Again, I am so grateful for Down Under and how I've changed since I started going there.

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★ 4

I just deleted my earlier review. They fixed the bubbling for quite a while ago, and I forgot that this was up. I've been to the city several times since then and enjoy it now.

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I had an uncomfortable experience in an Iyengar class with Michael G. i was new to his class and when I asked a question, he responded in a condescending manner that made me feel unwelcome and judged. This treatment was completely unexpected, as I've had positive experiences with all the other instructors at this studio.
The interaction was so unpleasant that it affected me well beyond the class itself—it ruined my day and continues to upset me when I think about it. I hope this was an isolated incident.

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★ 5

Dawn is an amazing and professional instructor! I really enjoyed my experience there.

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★ 5

I always look forward to practicing at the Newton location! Sophia and Anna are such welcoming faces at the front desk, and they do such an amazing job keeping the space clean and calming. I love the variety of classes offered, but I've especially been enjoying Dina's pilates and flow sequences recently :)

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Pros: plenty of locations and a wide variety of classes including Pilates, yoga, hot yoga and more. The receptionists are amazing.
The Pilates instructors are also amazing.

Cons: The men are mostly in their 50s and moan throughout each class. Super weird, very distracting, and I wish the teachers focused on this as much as they focus on texting before class starts (which doesn’t impact anyone).

They pack out classes, making it super uncomfortable and unable to even perform. You pay a monthly membership fee so it doesn’t make sense that they allow so many people in such a small space.

Some yoga teachers never stop talking, making it hard to focus.

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★ 5

I love Down Under Yoga, and the Newton location is truly something special. As the first location of DUY, the sense of community and rigor of the teachers and classes is like no other! Love this place!!!

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★ 5

I have been coming to the Flow Foundations class with Dina at Down Under for several years now- I absolutely love this class! The studio is mellow, accepting, welcoming of students at all levels, and just right for me. Thank you, Down Under and Dina, for your grounded, deeply knowledgeable, all-abilities friendly approach to yoga!

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★ 5

A wonderful place with knowledgeable and helpful instructors!

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★ 5

The studio was very cozy and inviting. The staff were welcoming and answered all my questions. I would definitely practice here again.

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★ 5

Gregor's hot power class at 6am in the Newton location continues to be the place I return to to ensure I start the weekend on the right note. I love to practice with music, but the quiet mixed with Gregor's unhurried voice help me ease into this challenging practice. Thank you to Gregor and the 6am crew that come and get it done without fanfare and so much grace.

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★ 5

I cannot recommend Down Under Yoga at Newton enough! Anna and Sophia are incredibly friendly and welcoming, and always making sure you find a beautiful, peaceful, and impeccably clean space.
The instructors are exceptional. They are not only skilled but also genuinely care about giving you the best experience. Michael and Lyn class are so challenging and always left me with a feeling of accomplishment and calm.

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★ 5

Down Under has the best teachers around. I love how this studio is committed to teaching a variety of styles and teaching them well as well as workshops and teacher trainings.

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★ 5

Such amazing people, well kept studios, all different types of classes. My go to studio!

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★ 5

the best yoga community in boston!

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★ 5

One of my fav places EVER!! An amazing community filled with positivity and challenging, yet rejuvenating yoga classes.

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I don't recommend Newton Down Under!!!
I double-paid for this class and tried to communicate with them, but they have my credit card information, and I cannot dispute the charge. I did try to resolve it, but because your credit card is in their records, you cannot delete it permanently.

Sophia was very rude to me. I was in the class, and she asked me to leave. I will never go back again . I used ClassPass to enroll in the class and checked in at the front desk with Sophia. I confirmed with her that the pass was valid and didn’t require any additional payment. She said everything looked good and confirmed it, so I attended the class.

I have no idea why Sophia still charged me $76 for a drop-in class. She clearly doesn't understand the ClassPass system. She should have told me from the beginning, but instead, she said I was all set, which is why I attended the class on it, If she had told me at the start, just like in the first class on it, I could have left the class right away.

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★ 5

I love this studio! The vibe and community are amazing! Will go back again!

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★ 5

Love this studio! Instructors are wonderful, well run studios, and great community. They have a variety of different classes to offer too.

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★ 5

I have been practicing yoga for about 15 years and joining the Newton Down Under community has been such a gift. The teachers get to know you and help you develop your practice on a deeper level. I love being able to experience all of the different schools (iyengar, vinyasa, restorative), choosing the best fit depending on the day. The variety here is unmatched!

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★ 5

I always leave feeling so happy & healthy leaving classes! amazing classes, lovely atmosphere, wonderful people:)

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The studio is sooo clean, I love the front desk managers too!

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★ 5

Down Under Yoga in Newton is an absolute gem and the sense of community here is palpable – everyone, from the staff to the students, radiates warmth and kindness. From the moment you step into the studio, you're greeted with a cozy atmosphere.

Shawna’s classes are truly something else – they’re always packed for a reason! Her energy, guidance, and ability to create a transformative experience on the mat are unparalleled.

One of the most unique aspects of this studio is the breadth of offerings. From Hot Power Flow to deeply restorative practices, there's something for everyone. I was especially amazed to find Iyengar Ropes classes here – a rare class that showcases the studio’s commitment to offering diverse, high-quality yoga experiences.

If you’re looking for a studio that combines top-notch instruction with a genuine sense of community, this is the place to be.

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Such a beautiful studio and vibe. I love going to classes here.

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This is such a beautiful studio. I usually go to the Brookline and Cambridge locations but this was so worth the visit! It’s really cozy, yet bright and the class line up is just so awesome. I loved every second!

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★ 5

Absolutely love down under especially Shawna’s hot power flows! Great studio and even better vibes!

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★ 5

absolutely love down under newton location!! such a wonderful space to practice and unwind.

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They play jesus music in class. Unsafe place if you have a religious trauma. The star is for the receptionists. They are very nice.

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★ 5

Love this studio!! The staff are always so friendly and helpful, the teachers are amazing, the and studio itself is always clean. An overall very welcoming space and great environment for yoga and community!

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★ 5

This studio is amazing! If you like hot power yoga Shawna’s class is the best!

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★ 5

An endlessly welcoming and healing space. I couldn't recommend Down Under Yoga more. We are remarkably lucky to have access to such wonderful teachers & this studio. I hope this review encourages someone to try!

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★ 4

Very nice studio, clean and organized. Sometimes classes get crowded. I wish there was a way to minimize the sweat on the floor from hot yoga.

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★ 5

The amazing teachers and staff at Newton Down Under make this studio a truly special place. Don’t hesitate to become part of the Down Under community :)

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★ 5

Lovely studio and teachers! Very welcoming.

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My favorite class is with David Magone as I like the breathing exercises.

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The Newton Studio is such a beautiful example of how amazing Down Under School of Yoga truly is! This studio has a consistent schedule of amazing teachers. Not only is it filled with amazing students and faculty, the Newton Studio is managed amazingly, it is always clean, and the staff are always willing to help :)

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Looove this studio and location in particular! They offer a wide range of classes with incredible instructors. The space is so cozy and the staff keeps it sparkling clean! There's definitely something for everyone! They even offer kids classes which is simply adorable. Truly a gem!!!

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★ 5

The faculty was so welcoming and warm. My experience was wonderful at Down Under:)

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This does not pertain to the teachers but the hiring process - Sara and Kate in particular made me never want to come here or recommend it to anyone and I’ve never felt that way about a studio before. The lack of effort to respond to emails over two months but to send multiple rude emails in one day when I expressed that I did not wish to be contacted about teaching. The way Kate conducted herself and the defensive/aggressive lay gauge in her emails was disgusting. As one of my old teachers would have said “that’s not very yogi of you”. Do BETTER

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★ 5

The fond memories I have of practicing in this tranquil and beautiful space will stay with me for a lifetime. Definitely check it out!

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★ 5

I love coming to this studio on Thursday’s for Maybelle’s Masterclass. It’s such a good community of people and an oasis from the bustle of everyday life. I’m so thankful for this space.

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★ 5

I love the cozy feeling that this studio gives, and the staff was some of the most welcoming, warm people I have taken class with!

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Classes are too crowded

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★ 4

Trato impecable. Sesiones muy completas y variadas y un horario bastante amplio para cubrir tus necesidades. Le falta tener más bonos y mejorar los precios

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★ 5

Nice Location to do Yoga. The instructors are very talented.

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If you’re vaguely aware of what breath work is and you want to Re ignite your yoga practice then try any of David Mangone’s classes. David unobtrusively and ever so gently weaves breath work exercises into all his classes until one day, outside of the studio, I realized in small but significant moments that my breathing has improved. David has made it all possible through his extensive experience, finely tuned teaching methods, and genuine ability to be present to his students.

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★ 5

I went to a Pilates class at 8am Sunday morning. There were about 6 people in studio, several others on zoom. They allowed us to be mask free while on the Mat. The teacher was excellent. The last two comments will get me to return. Thank you.

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I attended an in-studio live class at the end of May 2021 days before the mask ban and covid restrictions were lifted statewide, because I was fully vaccinated. I attended class with other masked practitioners and the teacher.

I was a bit taken aback by how dirty the studio was. The floor was covered in dust and debris, and it wasn’t from a previous class. Looking around at the baseboards, they were caked in dust and dirt. It was clear they are broom cleaning, at best.

45 minutes into the class, the teacher got up and said “it’s getting a little hot in here, let’s turn on the air.” I thought to myself, “how has the ventilation system not been on this entire time?! We are in a global pandemic with an airborne virus, and we’re in a closed room with no air circulation?” I was shocked.

I did not go back again and will not go back, based on this studio’s acceptable level of cleanliness and consideration level for their staff and clients health.

I waited two weeks to write this review, to see if my thoughts on this changed or diminished with time, but they have not. I’ve thought about this experience a lot since my visit and think it’s important to give others my perspective who are considering going to or returning to this studio.

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★ 5

Nice atmosphere for yoga

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3 stars for promoting poses unaccessible to most people. The studio through their advertising promotes gymnastic movements that could injure some people.
5 stars for the special workshops with seasoned teachers. I would recommend Patricia Walden, (who teaches BKS Iyengar) Barbara Benagh for her attention to anatomy (when she is offering workshops), Natasha (who teaches ashtanga appropriate to all bodies).
I’m sure they are other good teachers with whom I’m not familiar.
But the promotional material is off putting.

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I've been a student here for two years. It's rare you find a yoga community in such a fast-paced city that truly feels like a family. When you walk in, life slows down. All of the teachers are far more experienced than I've seen at other Boston-area studios. Great variety of classes and teaching styles. Reasonable prices and a solid schedule of special events and workshops. They take good care of their spaces and their students. It's no surprise they win Best of Boston year after year!

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★ 5

The one and only yoga heaven in the greater Boston area. Amazing teachers and community. All day classes catering to all different people.

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I am new to the area, came to this place and fell in love! Clean, friendly environment, 2 hour street parking is abundant, they have everything one needs in a yoga studio! Two yoga rooms, nice clean as well as clean bathrooms, lockers, and most importantly a wide range of classes and times - all day long. Wonderful place!

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★ 5

Great studio!! New to yoga and they have a variety of classes, and great about helping beginners settle in! Has helped my life and training outside of yoga immensely!

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★ 5

A home for Iyengar yoga, and other styles including Ashtanga, flow, hot. Well run business, excellent teachers.

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Very nice studio. Clean and convenient. Great teachers and atmosphere.
Highly recommended.

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