O2 Yoga Studio

I have really enjoyed my experience at O2 thus far. I am a total beginner and the instructors are really helpful in the basics class and teach at the right pace. Katie is awesome and really teaches you a solid foundation of yoga, and really wants everyone to be there, in the present moment, 100%. She gets me there and I totally appreciate her for that. The basics class is challenging but absolutely doable for someone who is new to practice. The poses take time and yoga is truly a great learning experience. I really enjoy the 6 AM class because it’s never too crowded and I can’t picture a better way to start my day. If you are weary, start off with the 2 day class option– pay $ 25 and go to two classes and see if you like it. You won’t regret it!

I can not express how wonderful Annie’s class was this morning. She is very graceful in her cues & her hands on adjusting is spot on. As a fellow instructor, I truly enjoyed & learned so much from this beautiful class. This was my first stop on my working «yoga vacation» to Boston-​if your from the area please come check out this studio

After reading the reviews, I had high hopes for O2, but after going to a few classes, I’ve decided that it’s not for me. The instructors are really nice, but the classes feel a bit disjointed. Also not particularly wild about the space being street level with Highland.

This place is amazing! The teachers are talented and the space is beautiful. O2 captures the essence of yoga in a modern and meaningful way. They encourage students to approach postures safely and also provide a workout that allows you to really connect to your breath. I’m always amazed with how much I gain in each class.
Really, I cannot praise O2 enough!

Great studio, I’ve taken classes with two very knowledgeable teachers. They also comped my class when there was a misunderstanding with my payment! Would highly recommend.

O2 Yoga is as good as it gets. Their motto is «up dogs, down dogs, no dogma,» and that couldn’t be more true. They are there to teach you a solid foundation of yoga, grounded in sound anatomical study. They are unpretentious, excited about their practice, and encourage a sense of play on the mat.
First of all, I love that all of the teachers are trained through O2. It may sound a little culty and strange, but from a student’s standpoint, you are guaranteed a common language for talking about poses, yoga, and anatomy. This is invaluable, because no matter who you take a class with, the principles are constantly being reinforced.
That being said, each teacher brings something different to the table:
Elliott: Amazing. Tough love, gentle, genuinely caring, and smart. All of his classes are quite a workout.
Mimi is wonderful — charismatic, playful, passionate like you wouldn’t believe. Constantly updating and refining her teaching and practice.
Shira is bubbly, explains poses very clearly, and her generous personality comes through in the class.
Carol and Ann are amazing at introducing Basics — they speak clearly and they both have a way with words when describing movement or positioning.
Ashtanga! Enough said. Mind-​blowing, jaw-​dropping yoga led «live.»
I can’t say enough how kind, genuine, and well-​trained the teachers are; they are great at recommending adjustments, checking in with you if they are modifying you, and answering your questions before or after class.
If you are a beginner and considering O2, I would highly recommend it. The Basics classes are challenging, but if you come ready to learn, work, and explore what your body can do that day, it will pay off.

Of the three classes I tried to attend at 02, I only made it into two. Both of these were okay. It’s really the third try that ruined my experience.
So after spending a long and stressful day at work, I was really looking forward to decompressing in yoga. On my way from work to 02, I hit a tremendous amount of traffic. Ah! So, I attempted to call 02 to let them know I was running just a few minutes late to the class that I had already paid to attend. Their phone line is apparently disconnected, and there was no way to reach anyone at the studio. After racing through town, I finally made it to the studio. «Only 4 minutes late! Yipppee!», I thought. Well, after quickly taking off my winter boots, hat, scarf, and coat, I went to check in at the front desk. I was informed that I was now 7 minutes late (due to snow boot removal) and would not be allowed into the class. I tried to explain that I was only a few minutes late, that I tried to call ahead, the class wasn’t full, and that I had already paid. But she decided to point out that now I was 8 minutes late after explaining myself. I thought the purpose of yoga is to help strengthen and support the body, mind, and soul. A late policy, which isn’t posted on their website or in the studio, that prohibits people from quietly entering class a few minutes late does not seem in line with that mission.

This place is awesome, and currently packed with new members, which is great.
I am very new to the practice of the yoga arts and they have welcomed me with open arms. I have actually taken classes from a variety of teachers and they all have been terrific. This place got me through my Mom’s cancer treatments process, where if we had a hard day I would hit up a late or early class at O2 and they would find a way to bring me back to center.
Reading over some of the other reviews, I just want to express for those who are beginners the beginning classes are truly amazing. And if you are in the area, this is a place that should be considered.

Just wanted to comment that they do not have a working phone. I have tried to take classes with them and even paid but ended up wasting my money because I couldn’t get in touch with anyone at the studio

Great studio! Definitely a good workout and you will feel the difference in your body as soon as you leave

I’ve tried for years to get into yoga. I liked the exercise, but just never found the right studio. I tried multiple studios but never really gotten «hooked» — there was always something about it that didn’t quite engage me the way I wanted. After taking a year or so hiatus from trying, my roommate told me about O2 and I decided to give it a whirl.
O2 finally has me hooked. The classes are interesting (never boring!) and the staff is SO nice. The room is a good temperature (can get a bit stuffy sometimes, but not nearly as bad as other studios I’ve been to) and the facilities are clean. The instructors are attentive and knowledgeable — they help you if you need to be adjusted, but don’t call you out in front of the whole class if you’re doing something wrong (so embarrassing). All of the instructors have a bit of a different style, but I haven’t found one I don’t like yet. I tried the 2 classes for $ 20 introductory special in December and after the first class I KNEW I would be coming back for more. Now I’m coming at least once a week and I’m hooked. All of the benefits of yoga practice without the pretentiousness I’ve experienced elsewhere.
It’s definitely pricey, but the classes feel worth your money. Plus, the introductory rate is great to try it out, commitment free.

I have been coming to the intermediate class on Sundays for the last few weeks and have really enjoyed it. I was ready to step up my practice and expand my poses. One of the things I have enjoyed about the classes is that the instructors tell you good stopping points so you can safely learn how to have your fullest expression of a respective pose.
I also enjoy the fact that I don’t feel judged if I can’t do a pose perfectly or stop early on in the pose, I’ve been to other studios in which you feel judged, that doesn’t happen here.

Aside from location, I love O2, as in both molecular oxygen and the Yoga studio. The teachers here are very engaging and do not take themselves too seriously. This is something I really look for in a place to practice yoga. I’ve been to so many studios where the teachers think they are a reincarnation of some OG yogi and expect you to look at the floor when they address you. Not at O2! The teachers will talk you through a new pose, offer suggestions to try modified poses, and even give more advanced options for people of varying levels. This makes for a friendly environment where people are not afraid to laugh in class. Let’s face it. Yoga is funny. You look ridiculous when practicing. Accept it, then laugh at yourself, and then end in child’s pose.

I’ve checked out a lot of yoga studios (12+) in the Cambridge/​Boston area over the last few years and it’s TOUGH to find ones that have the right blend and strong balance of the right characteristics: experienced, attentive/​intentional teachers, clean and welcoming facilities and a feeling of community.
A friend recommended O2’s Friday class with Elliott and I was totally hooked after the first class.
The class was definitely full, but still roomy enough to do poses comfortably. We did a small set of inversions and (unlike the previous reviewer — I’m sorry she had that experience!), Elliott encouraged people to do what they felt capable of doing, but not to push yourself.
Looking forward to my next class!

Nice studio, convenient location. However, the classes are always so full. So full!

It’s about time that I gave love back to this studio and Mimi in particular —
When I moved back to the Boston area 2 months ago from Manhattan I was worried that I would never find a studio or instructor that made me feel at home the way my last studio had. Boy, was I wrong!
The positivity that oozes out of this space, the staff, my fellow yogis … I have not yet had an experience here that’s been anything less than deeply satisfying.
Mimi is everything you can ask for in an instructor but most importantly, in my opinion, knows how to embrace the silly side of yoga! I’m never reluctant to speak or act or just be at O2.
Thank you, Mimi!

If you don’t like yoga for whatever reason, and want your mind changed, take a class with Mimi.
She knows her sh! t, goes easy on the karmic soul searching, and actually cracks a joke here and there. It’s an easy walk from Davis, and you are out of excuses. Give them a try!

I have to update my review only because I’ve been to a few other yoga classes with various instructors at a different studio and now feel like I can accurately describe what is good and bad about the particulars of yoga.
I have to agree with some of the other reviewers that some of the teachers here are inexperienced. The problem is, you don’t know that a teacher is inexperienced if you are an inexperienced student. Yoga is just like everything else in life… you’re going to find good teachers and bad teachers and a whole lot of teachers in between. Deciding if a teacher or class is right for you is the tricky part.
The best advice I can give about yoga is to listen to your body and branch out. Try different studios and instructors at the studio to see what you like best and what works for your body. If something doesn’t feel right, don’t do it. Advanced students sometimes take beginners’ classes to preserve their foundations, and in these instances, you have to get past the feeling of insecurity when you’re doing child’s pose next to the girl standing on her head.

I really enjoyed the «Basics» classes that I have taken here.
These classes are only as challenging as you make them. I have gone to plenty of Yoga classes, but I am not necessarily that flexible or strong.
The instructors walk you through the poses, offering more difficuly ones if you need the challenge. The length is exactly right to stretch out those kinks (or cause new ones if you push yourself too far!). I felt completed supported and enjoyed this entire class. The instructors were understanding and helpful, adjusting me if necessary.
TRY THIS PLACE! You will not regret it.

When I first moved to Boston, I tried out all of the «specials for first two weeks» that I could find in my neighboorhood. 02 was by far my favorite, and I didn’t hesitate to become a member there after experiencing their amazing customer service, great deals on classes, and most importantly, welcoming space and FANTASTIC classes.
These are classes geared towards those who want a serious bodily practice. If you’d prefer a lot of time in your practice for still meditation, these classes are not for you. If you’d like to be sweaty and feel amazingly fit at the end of class (read: all body types okay!), this is definitely the place for you.
Love 02 because they made me feel comfortable even when I didn’t know anything about yoga, and still do now that I’m a yogi!
All of the teachers are great, and very consistent — I feel confident saying chose the class level that seems right for you, regardless of instructor — you will love them all.