YOGA & MEDITATION
All yoga and meditation offerings at Release encourage self-exploration and finding your purpose.
Through your Asana, or physical practice, you will strengthen your body and increase flexibility, while ridding your body of pain and disease. Our world-class yoga instructors provide each student with an experience, not just a class. Instructors use specific methods such as breathing techniques, conscious cues, alignment adjustments, inspiring playlists, and dynamic sequencing. At Release, you will be able to bridge the gap between the physical practice of yoga and the still practice of meditation. Most classes are for all levels and we encourage beginners to join! All classes are open to the public.
Class Descriptions
VINYASA LEVEL 2/3
84 to 94 degrees as specified on schedule – Recommended for Intermediate and Advanced Levels
This vigorous vinyasa class with smooth transitions and purposeful poses helps to build endurance, strength, and flexibility while connecting mindfully to the breath. A towel, water, and light clothing are recommended. Heated classes will close with a relaxing savasana and a cooling compress placed over the eyes and forehead.
GENTLE YOGA
74 degrees – All Levels
In this quiet and meditative yoga class, you will be guided through poses that are appropriate to your level of practice and encouraged to make personal adjustments. By combining breath and movement with compassion and awareness, the body and mind will be restored to a more peaceful state.
FLOW AND RESTORE
74 degrees – All Levels
In this restorative class, you’re encouraged to enter a state of deep relaxation while releasing what no longer serves you. This practice uses modified poses to provide the body more support. The support helps release tension while moving through gentle sequences designed to relax muscles and the spine. This is a great class for beginners and those who would like to reduce stress. Experience relief from injuries, chronic pain and tightness.
YIN YOGA
74 degrees – All Levels
Yin Yoga is a slow, meditative practice in which poses are held for longer periods of time (from 2-10 minutes). Physically, the long passive poses lengthen and strengthen fascia and enhance the flow of Qi. We also develop mental strength and balance using mindfulness to maintain awareness in the present moment
RELEASE THE DAY
74 degrees – All Levels
Come to your mat at the end of a busy day. This hour is for you – to transition your body from sitting, standing, or running around all day and to transition your mind from the demands of the day. This slow flow class begins with time to settle in, then gradually introduces movement and powerful asanas to reawaken your body and stimulate your prana. The lights are low, the music is carefully chosen, and the practice is complemented by aromatherapy.
After class there is an option to spend 20 minutes in the spa. You’ll leave feeling rejuvenated and ready for a relaxing evening or a good night’s sleep. If you choose to join us for the spa please bring a bathing suit, cover up, towel and flip flops.
POWERLATES
74 degrees – All Levels
HIIT meets Yoga and Pilates! Build endurance while sculpting a long lean body. Focus on cardio, strengthening the core and increasing flexibility in this interval style class.
YOGA SCULPT
74 degrees – All Levels
This class will incorporate hand weights coupled with many of the familiar yoga poses. This class also includes the mental and emotional focus that traditional yoga offers.
Yoga and Meditation Schedule
Try Before Committing
Choose from a single Drop In class, 10 Class Passes, or 20 Class Passes.
Yoga Instructors
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Gina

Marianne

Eileen

Christine

Lilly

Penelope

Paula

Rebecca D.

Carole

Ria

Jake

Dima

Gina
Gina is a passionate yoga instructor with 20 years of experience in movement and alignment. She specializes in teaching a smooth vinyasa flow, with elements and influences from Ineygar, Ashtanga, and Hatha Yoga. Gina’s deepest intentions are to open hearts and evoke growth and acceptance. She seeks to provide guidance to others as they journey into self-discovery and inner peace. Gina believes there are immense healing powers within yoga; she is dedicated to sharing and inspiring others to live their truth. Gina also holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Dance from Roger Williams University.
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Marianne
Marianne is an RYT 200 certified yoga instructor. Her class is carefully designed to unite the body and the mind, incorporating the 8 Limbs of Yoga, so that the time on the mat prepares you for life off the mat. The slow flow includes options to challenge yourself or be a little more gentle with your body, depending on your needs. The room is dimly lit so you can easily forget that anyone else is in the room. The class is a perfect way to transition from a stressful day to an energized, yet peaceful evening.

Eileen
Eileen has been teaching yoga since 2010. She studied Yoga of Energy Flow with Daniel Orlansky and achieved RYT 500 in 2014. Eileen became a certified Traditional Thai Yoga practitioner in 2014, studying with Jennifer Yarro. Eileen completed training in Yin Yoga with Josh Summers and studied Yoga Therapeutics with Doug Keller, Liz Owen, and Todd Norian. Eileen teaches creative vinyasa flow, yin yoga, and restorative yoga. Her classes are peace-filled yet energizing.
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Christine
Chris brings her love of yoga to students in a powerful mix of stretching and strengthening. She is Beginner & Advanced Pilates Certified. You can expect to be challenged physically, mentally, and maybe even spiritually by flowing through mindful sequences inspired by her background of gymnastics, yoga, pilates, and strength training. Come find your breath, peace, and strength. Walk out of class feeling open and grounded.
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Lilly
Lilly has been teaching yoga for over 17 years. She discovered yoga while searching for a stress-reducer and a way to manage chronic back pain. Lilly quickly realized the healing benefits of yoga as she started to experience unexpected shifts in her body and beliefs. Lilly completed her 200HR YTT in 2004 and 300HR YTT in 2019. She has since taken a special interest in maintaining spinal health, completing several programs focusing on alignment, biomechanics, and yoga for back and hip pain. Lilly has worked closely with physical therapists to bring components of PT to her own practice. With careful attention to alignment, breath, present moment awareness, and core integration, Lilly guides her students to find the balance between strength and mobility. Her classes are an invitation to create space for self-reflection and insight.
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Penelope
Penelope nurtures two career paths, fitness and academia, with passion and dedication. Over the years, whether as a sociology professor, a fitness instructor in the gym, or a yogi, Penelope offers individuals a kind-hearted and thoughtful experience. Her teaching philosophy, in her words, “dwells within the concepts of untamed curiosity, courage and hope, as these qualities open the self to new possibilities within the dialectic of acceptance and transformation”. She is a Certified Fitness Instructor through AFAA and a Certified Yoga Instructor through Yoga Alliance. She received her certificate in Mindful Meditation from Jack Kornfield. She holds a BA degree from Brown University, an MA degree from FESP-USP, Brazil, and received her Ph.D. from Northeastern University. She is also bilingual in Portuguese.
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Paula
Paula began her yoga journey in 2008 after being diagnosed with arthritis in her sacrum and lumbar spine. She began by watching yoga videos at home, but eventually joined a studio. She immediately started to feel better, experiencing much less pain and stiffness. Paula also realized she left the studio feeling much calmer and less stressed. In turn, yoga has helped her combat a lifelong struggle with anxiety. Yoga has become her “fountain of youth” – she will never stop doing yoga! Paula received her RYT200 in 2016 and RYT300 in 2019 at MetroWest Yoga.
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Rebecca D.
Rebecca’s yoga journey began 10 years ago while she attended Rhode Island College. At first yoga was strictly a physical workout for her, but she became intrigued about philosophical and lifestyle benefits. Rebecca discovered Yoga Teacher Training in 2018, where she learned about sequencing, postures, and the physical human body. As an instructor, she wants students to link their breath to their movement, and to take that to real life situations where movement is the chaos and their breath is their peace. Rebecca specializes in Hatha yoga with a focus on strong but accessible flows that link the breath, mind, and body. She strives to keep students safe, comfortable, and confident by paying special attention to alignment and offering modifications throughout class.
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Carole
Carole, originally from the UK, is a Certified Workplace Mindfulness Facilitator (Mindful Leader) and has trained with East Coast Mindfulness to teach Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). She has a background in human resources and worksite wellness and has completed the MBSR course at the University of Massachusetts Medical School Center for Mindfulness, and the Mindfulness for Health course through Breathworks UK. She is passionate about helping others live their best lives by sharing simple practices that can be integrated into everyday life. Participants reported being calmer, reduced stress, and increased self-awareness after regular participation in Carole’s classes.

Ria
Ria is a 200-hr certified yoga instructor and has been practicing yoga for the past 12 years. Her focus is on Vinyasa flow, including beginner, gentle and all-levels classes. When Ria started her yoga journey, she found that time after time, entering a class felt very intimidating. Her goal is to provide a safe, comfortable and encouraging environment for everyone who enters her classes. With inspirational themes drawn from the 8 limbs of yoga, she aims to inspire you to return to your mat day after day.
Ria enjoys selecting music to match the energy of the flow and creating sequences that feel good in all bodies. With a background in Biomedical Engineering, Ria has always been interested in the inner workings of the human body. She finds that the practice of yoga is the perfect way to bring our mind’s attention to the intricacies of our own bodies. When not on the mat, you might find Ria singing, catching up with friends, hanging out with her husband and two sons or teaching high school math to emerging bilingual students.

Jake
My name is Jake and what drives me is providing a space to soothe the nervous system. Giving people the time and environment to truly rest and unwind is of great necessity in our fast paced and often overstimulated society today.
My hope is that we can take the strength and the grace cultivated on the yoga mat, out into our everyday lives, helping ourselves and those who surround us live more mindfully and authentically.

Dima
Dima Bosko, creator of One Voice Yoga is one of the leading voices of functional yoga in the Metrowest area. Dima conducts Yoga lifestyle intensives and 200/500 Teacher Trainings that emphasize the practical application of spiritual illumination, embodiment practices and functional movement. Her interest lies in demystifying the teachings of yoga to make them practical to every *body* and relevant for our daily life.
As a student of consciousness for 25 years, Dima has over 3000 hours of training in mindfulness and yoga and has spent many years immersed in women’s circles and ceremonies with wise elders and distinguished embodiment experts from around the world. In addition, she is trained in a number of different modalities like Integrated Energy Therapy, Reiki, Dynamic Neural Retraining System, Somatic Experiencing and the Gene Keys.
Most importantly, Dima’s work is grounded in her own recovery from states of suffering including depression, anxiety, addiction and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Her years of immersion in psychological and spiritual disciplines was bolstered by her unwavering determination to heal the imprint of trauma on her body, behavior and relationships.
Dima lives in Ashland, MA with her husband, two daughters and dog. She teaches regular yoga classes and works with people privately and in groups. She always provides an environment of stillness and self acceptance that supports people’s natural unfoldment towards wholeness. As a yoga instructor, she combines movement, breath work, music, touch and chanting to deliver a delightfully unique group experience. Her classes offer a balance of stability and fluidity, strength and relaxation. She is best known for her dynamic, light hearted personality and clarity of instruction.