Shiva Shakti -Yoga and Pilates

Waltham, 8 Common St, Waltham, MA 02451 | ★ 5 (23 Review)

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Xavier Brown

★ 5

Shiva Shakti is an incredible place with a great community. My wife and I have been attending classes for a couple months now and it’s quite literally been one of the best things we’ve done for ourselves in years. I feel physically better on the daily since becoming a regular and look forward to every single class.

Gwen is an amazing teacher who tunes into the needs of each and every member of the class. The level of care and attention she provides each individual is truly next level.

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Suchitra Kappala

★ 5

Practicing with Gwen has been one of the most transformative experiences I’ve had on the mat. She brings together a rare and powerful blend of yoga, human physiology , and psychology, and translates it into teaching that is both deeply grounding and incredibly insightful. Every class feels thoughtfully designed—not just to move the body, but to understand it, support it, and honour its natural intelligence.

What sets her apart is the way she explains why we do what we do. She’ll guide you through alignment with the precision of someone who truly understands the body’s mechanics, while also gently integrating the emotional and psychological aspects of the practice. The result is a learning experience that feels holistic, evidence-informed, and profoundly nurturing.

Equally inspiring is the inclusive and welcoming community she has built. Whether you’re brand new to yoga or have been practicing for years, she creates a space where everyone feels seen, safe, and celebrated. Her classes attract people of all backgrounds and levels, yet she has an incredible ability to make every student feel personally supported and empowered.

Thanks to her guidance, I’ve grown stronger, more mindful, and more connected—to myself and to others. If you’re looking for a teacher who brings depth, compassion, and science-backed wisdom to every practice, Gwen is truly one of a kind. I cannot recommend her highly enough.

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Roxanne Leslie

★ 5

I really like Gwen’s style of teaching - she has a ton of yoga wisdom that she freely shared with her students. If you’re having a tough day, it’s the best place to go to get some inspiration.

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Amy Brown

★ 5

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Aswin vasudevan

★ 5

Gwen is a truly dedicated and a blessed yoga teacher. I have been attending her classes for some time now, and the impact on my well-being has been profound. She has a wonderful sense of humor and incorporates therapeutic positive affirmations into her guidance, which adds an uplifting element to the practice. Gwen skillfully adapts poses to suit beginners and participants of all ages. She starts with basic poses and provides clear, step-by-step instructions (like lift your left hand place it on your right knee) and demonstrating them herself for easy reference. She also offers personalized guidance by walking around and correcting poses as and when needed. Overall a great place and positive community.

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Lindsay Michael

★ 5

Practicing yoga at Shiva Shakti genuinely changed my life for the better. With Gwen's gentle, nurturing, and yet challenging support and the beautiful community she's fostered in her studio, I became physically, mentally, and emotionally stronger and learned how to use my yoga practice to help me stay grounded through life's constant ups and downs. I've since moved out of Massachusetts and so I'm practicing yoga at a different studio, but Shiva Shakti and Gwen will have my heart forever.

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Monique Leone

★ 5

Hands down Gwen is the best instructor! So informative and unique - no class is the same and your body and mind will be ever grateful! I’m addicted!

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Marianne Langston

★ 5

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Stefana Soitos

★ 5

I started going to Gwen's studio to recover from a very serious back injury. Within weeks, I was already feeling stronger and more confident in my body. No two classes are the same and she customizes the class based on people's needs. She creates such a warm and inviting space. It truly is a special studio. I would give her 10 stars if I could!

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Danielle Diforio

★ 5

Shiva Shakti is a phenomenal yoga and pilates studio. Gwen is a caring, knowledgeable instructor that builds practice based on the attendees in the room. She taught me how to move and strengthen my body safely, which is a true gift that helped me get out of chronic pain.

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Janet Parmar

★ 5

it was soooo good to go back to YOGA, it was amazing , I was unable to go for my session as was down with cough for 3 months. after 3 months when I went there it was heavenly , Gwen as always is so Welcoming and accommodating . She always has something new so it's never a mundane or boring .

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Michelle Woodford

★ 5

Shiva Shakti is the best yoga studio I’ve ever attended. I have known Gwen for over 10 years. She is a real gem and creates a beautiful, homey space to strengthen your practice and connect meaningfully with others. I couldn’t recommend this studio more!

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Ilanit Escalona

★ 5

In the beginning of 2021, I decided to walk-in to Shiva Shakti to join the classes, and I think it’s been the best decision I’ve made so far this year. Gwen is so dedicated, attentive, positive, and with sense of humor during the class to always make us smile and enjoy the class. The group is super friendly and motivated!

I have personally improved physically and mentally. I feel more capable, confident, and strong. Yoga has given me the strength to believe in myself and pursue my goals. So fortunate that my anxiety has reduced so much when I learned how to breathe better and release tensions during classes.

This is a very short description to say how grateful I am to be part of the Shiva Shakti, and I highly recommend Gwen and her classes to everyone.

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Natasha Lukianova

★ 5

I love Gwen's approach to our daily routine! It's always something new and she is going to challenge you so gentle that you would not notice it really until you would discover how strong and happy and healthy you have became.
With my low back discs protrusion since I was a professional athlete, I was struggling with my long overseas flights... And not only that..
This summer, after only 7 months of regular classes with Gwen, I was able to travel safe not only on a plane but walking all day long all over the Europe non stop for six weeks!

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Margaret Lamont

★ 5

Shiva Shakti Yoga taught me a lot about releasing tension in the hips, breathing into poses, the connection of muscle groups with each other and how that relates to my alignment, working with injuries, the MELT method, using props such as bands, chairs, and giant exercise balls, using the Barre and Pilates. Gwen is a truly versatile, highly experienced, and compassionate Yoga instructor. She does private instruction and reiki healing sessions, too, which their loving Yoga Therapy dog participates in - a truly fun aspect of the studio. She's a short haired, clean, and sweet dog who doesn't bite but snuggles. Gwen combines aspects of Hatha, Anusara, and Iyengar yoga. All levels welcome.

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Stephen Lawless

★ 5

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Anna Corning

★ 5

Wonderful yoga studio! Gwen is an awesome teacher, very unique and continuously researches/incorporates new and interesting things into the yoga at Shiva Shakti, but she balances it so beautifully with traditional yoga as well. She really just gets it, and she wants to share it with all of her students. It’s always a special experience here, every day! Been with Shiva Shakti for 2+ years and have seen less injury, a healthier mind, and a healthier physical body all around. Highly recommend!

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Beth MacBlane

★ 5

Great yoga studio! Gwen keeps the classes fun and challenging to deepen your practice. Very open community. Love this place.

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Araz Inguilizian

★ 5

Most amazing yoga teacher ever. Gwen is able to rejuvenate the body and the mind.

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Bridget Kreger

★ 5

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Mithilesh Kumar

★ 5

This is really a wonderful place to unleash your capabilities and helps you connect with the divine .
Me and my wife had a very great time here with Gwen , this is really a great place to develop both core strength and flexibility .
Gwen is really experienced and design classes based on students requirement .

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Mannsi Vikram

★ 5

It's really good. And they teach with lot of personal attention. We are doing it since couple of years and we can really feel how it helps for our health and keeping us active. We learn from panna ma'am and we are very happy.

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Molly MacKenzie

★ 5

Shiva Shakti Yoga Center / Gwen is the best! She is a kindhearted yoga teacher and person who has so much patience and really cares about the people who walk in her doors at Shiva Shakti Yoga Center. Her warm smile and gentle manner make all feel at home and welcome in her classes. I have taken many classes with Gwen over the last few years - through times of great health, times of much physical pain and even through a pregnancy - and she always tailors her classes to the people who practice that day. I have never had another yoga teacher like her and I will never find one like her. I say when you find a great teacher stick with her wherever she goes. Gwen is that teacher and Shiva Shakti Yoga Center is that place. Thank you Gwen for all you do. <3 <3 <3

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