Mystic Fitness Yoga Studio

Wanting to get into a yoga routine, I tried several hot yoga studios in the area and have found this one to offer the perfect blend of stretching and cardio.
I have had classes with five different instructors and they are all fantastic. Each of them brings her own unique style and expertise. One always ends her class with massage balls; another enjoys some dancing in hers. Despite the different styles, they are all centered around a similar rhythm which is what I appreciate the most. The 90-​minute classes are not all fast and drill-​based like another studio, which felt like a CrossFit boot camp. Nor are they all slow and philosophical that you confuse them with your Eastern Religions seminar in college. They are at, what I consider, the ideal pace.
Now let’s talk about the studio itself. If you are someone who judges a book by its cover, you are in for a real surprise. The exterior, with an old and discolored awning hanging over the front door, does not exactly spell tranquility, and it most definitely doesn’t do justice to what lies beyond that door. Upon entering, there is a check-​in desk. A very pleasant women’s changing room lies ahead, with two showers and ample cubbies. I imagine the men’s changing room is equally well-​equipped. Then you enter the spacious studio. It has two mirrored-​walls and another wall with double ballet barre, which is very helpful in perfecting your postures. There are no windows, so the instructors have complete control over the lighting, and therefore the mood, of the room.
It can truly be a sanctuary if you let it be.

I usually don’t write reviews but this place is so great, i had to. I love coming here, it is honestly what I look forward to doing most days. There’s so many different class options so you never get bored with the same routine and all of the instructors are so good at what they do. Every class is very accommodating to each persons level of practice. I’ve been to other yoga facilities but this is the best by far. Very warm and welcoming environment too! I highly recommend this facility to anyone who is a yoga lover or wants to try it out for the first time.

There is nothing so soothing as Hot Yoga on a cold winter’s day! Granted, you have to be ready for this! It is not for the light of heart, or the toxic body, as I learned. I am very fit, very athletic, and I am well able to follow and keep up in class, but… it took me a few times to get over that hot yoga headache and tiredness as my body released those stored toxins into my system.
Once I got through those first few classes, though, I became an addict for my weekly fix. I own the dance fitness studio down the street from Mystic and am training others all week (teaching pole dance, bellydance, hoop, pilates, barre, chair, and, yes, yoga), so I know a thing or two about running a studio and teaching yoga. My weekly fix at Mystic is the chance to take all that energy from helping others and move it, restore it, and replenish my source! There is nothing more satisfying to me than to give up the reigns to a professional and there is no question about the professionalism at this studio! These instructors know their stuff! I have had classes with Amy, Kelsey, Kathy, Nathan, and Irina. Each brings their personality into the class to make the same class (Bikram) special. I am not a fan of Bikram, but I love the professionalism and knowledge of the instructors here, and there are very few classes that will make me sweat anymore, so appreciate the opportunity to take yoga at Mystic. Besides, they have options besides Bikram for those, like me, who like variety.
It’s hard to pick a favorite instructor, because they all have their strengths. Irina has a great personality and I believe her personal warmth and caring is what heats up the room, ;). Kelsey is also caring in a different way, bless her for her willingness to touch my sweaty body without judgment! (and thank you for the respect shown to those who do not want to be touched). Amy, the owner, clearly loves what she does. It’s hard to put a finger on what makes her class so appealing to me, but it has a lot to do with what I sense is a commitment to yoga and to bringing quality and integrity to whatever she does. Besides, I love a challenge and Amy is one of the few instructors (among all the classes that I’ve taken) who has challenged me and, as a result, made me stronger and more able to do the things I want to do with my own practice. Nathan is a dedicated yogi, and I might enjoy his classes more if he were a bit louder and more clear in his instruction. On the days I took his class I did learn some interesting transitions between poses that I greatly appreciate. I also appreciated his sharing of the philosophy and tradition that is yoga and the benefits to be gained from working certain, very uncomfortable, poses. And Karen, what a trooper she is to get up so early and lead a sleepy lot!
There is plenty of parking. There are showers (yay), though the bathrooms are very crowded between classes. They clean the studio and bathrooms after every class (I know because I am almost always the last to leave). And they are patient and encouraging with newbies. There is a large and comfortable waiting area. They sell yoga-​related books and supplies if you need them. You can also rent anything you need should you forget your own. They occasionally serve hot cider and healthy snacks in the reception. They are strict with their rules. They make every attempt to make sure there is room in class for anyone who wants to join. They participate in charitable and fun events. And they run specials often to encourage you to try, and retry them.
I am a believer in spreading the good word and I am honest. If I’ve been to your place and have not reviewed it, it’s because there is nothing good to say about it. If there is bad, but the good outweighs the bad, then I will be fair. But no question, there is plenty good to say about Mystic, so here you go. Mystic is quality yoga. Enjoy!

Incredible. So sweet and welcoming. Very nice facility with ample parking. The facility is very clean. The studio is beautiful and a great size as well as extremely clean. Very very clean (which is huge for me). They take pride in their appearance. Seemingly very well trained instructors who help you get better and improve your technique in a «subtle» way as to only help you and not to call you out in front of a crowd if you aren’t an advanced yogi like myself. Can not say enough good things. Highly recommend! (Am currently a member of one of their specials packages but plan on buying a package once this is over.) Enjoy!!!

After all the great reviews on here and coming here only ones I liked WELL that wasn’t the case this time around…
Buuuuuttttt…Got a coupon on livingscoial just to be turned away by the front desk lady CATHY who had absolutely NO customer service skills. She was extremely rude unpleasant and wouldn’t budge or ask a manager to redeem the coupon this one time. Her tone in her voice was nasty. God forbid I didn’t see that it said for «first time» customers only but are you really going to turn away clients and give yourself a bad name, yeah I guess, CATHY didn’t really care. She was quick to shut us up and turn us away with her nasty attitude. I will not be going there again. They lost my business. All thanks to CATHY!

I haven’t taken a class here yet, but my daughter (9 years old) has and she loves it. The staff have been SO nice and welcoming to her and they have been very friendly to me even though I’m not the one taking class. It has done a lot for my daughter’s self-​esteem and we recently attended their «Yoga on the Green» event and it was really nice. The studio is clean, nicely decorated and very relaxing. You get the sense that the staff really wants you to enjoy their classes and that they care about how you are doing. It’s definitely worth checking out!

Mystic has a great, diverse class schedule and friendly, skilled teachers. It’s the best yoga studio I’ve been to in the suburbs, but not the best ever, so I couldn’t give it 5 stars. Also, there are a few classes that I didn’t care for — with yoga the instructor makes such a difference.
But overall, I enjoy the Power Vinyasa classes (esp with Jeff & Amy), Hot Hatha with Abby and Bikram with Mimi. In fact, I’m not usually a huge Bikram fan so Mimi actually got me to enjoy the style more and I like the fact that the studio in general is not as rigid as most Bikram studios.
The staff is very friendly & helpful, which also helps make for a great experience. And it’s clean and well-​kept. It would be nice if there were larger changing rooms and more showers, though.

Mystic by far supersedes all yoga studios I have ever been to. I have been practicing yoga there on and off for the past 3 years and can’t say enough wonderful things about it. The people are phenomenal, the students, the yoga instructors… it is such a place of peace. I practice more Bikram than any other class and LOVE LOVE LOVE the classes and instructors. Other favorite classes of mine are Amy’s Saturday morning power and her rockin’ vinyasa on Monday nights. You most definitely get an intense work out and feel so refreshed and invigorated after.
The studio itself is extremely clean. All new wood floors, mirrors on 2 walls, you have access to hand towels, blocks, straps and you can rent mats if you forget yours! Bathroom is clean and there are 2 showers if you need it for afterwards. For Bikram and Amy’s classes, the heat is most definitely kicking high and if it wasn’t hot enough for you, there are electric portable heaters that are sometimes used in the back to really get you sweaty!!!
Overall, I don’t think there is another studio with as much diversity in the classes as Mystic. Amy is always adding, changing upgrading etc and takes your input seriously. She loves to hear what people like and dislike to always make it the BEST! After being out of the studio for most my pregnancy… I CAN’T WAIT TO GET BACK! Highly recommend to EVERYONE! Go get your sweat on!

I rarely review places but I was so irritated by my experience I have to. We recently moved and I was looking for a heated yoga studio. I am used to the Baptiste studio and Prana in Newton. In other words a power heated yoga that is highly challenging. That is not what I found at mystic.
On arrival my husband and I had to fill in forms and then wait for a woman to fill in the computer and run my card twice (once for each of us). This took over 15 minutes and we were the only people in line. I was irritated but pushed it aside looking forward to a great workout.
When the class started the instructor started talking while we sat. The class didn’t start for another 15 minutes or so.
Finally we got into downward dog and I figured we were ready to go. One sun salutation and then we were breathing — again. A grouping of triangle poses and we were laying on mats and then the chanting began. That was almost more then I could handle considering I hadn’t worked up a sweat yet.
A couple of seated poses then meditation and it was over. I am by no means a yoga expert and in fact I hadn’t done yoga for 3 years. I should have been in pain the next day and I didn’t feel a single muscle.
I plan to drive a bit longer and go back to prana.

My boyfriend & I have been to two hot yoga classes with Abby, and we both love the studio. We are new to yoga — much less hot yoga — but we bought a Groupon to try it out. The studio is clean and welcoming. Abby is great — she welcomed us during our first class and stopped by our mats before our second class to say hello and ask how we felt after the first class. She is good about suggesting modified poses to accommodate beginners and those more experienced. We both highly recommend this studio.

love this place highly recommend it relaxing friendly & uplifting staff

Fabulous studio! Amy’s Monday night Rockin’ Vinyasa is by far one of the best classes I have ever taken

I recently moved to the area from Boston and this was the first studio I tried. The space is great — clean, bright and welcoming. I’ve been meaning to try other studios in the area but haven’t found the need. I’ve been attending Vinyasa with Abby and it’s been the perfect Sunday morning respite. Her class offers a great balance of mindfulness, gentle stretching and more challenging vinyasa sequences. I look forward to checking out some of the other classes. One caveat — the class packages don’t offer much for savings if you don’t go more than once a week — a 10 class pack is only good for 90 days. They do offer student, senior and military discounts though.

I LOVE this place. I’m new to yoga (and hot yoga) and I always feel comfortable here. The facilities are comfortable and clean, the two instructors I’ve had are great. It is a wonderful feeling to push your body in a slow way, where you can feel each muscle and really feel accomplished at the end of a class. The clientele is not all snooty soccer moms or anything either — it’s a non-​judgmental group with varying strengths, skill levels and weaknesses.

I have been attending classes here for almost two months and love it. First of all — I LOVE the results of this yoga. I have quickly shed pounds (I wasn’t really overweight to start, just flabby and lacking strength) and built strength — mental and physical strength. Anyone hesitant to try hot yoga/​bikram yoga SHOULD give it a shot, at least 2 – 3 classes. It is an incredible workout and the mental feeling of accomplishment is really just as wonderful as they physical feeling of strength (and I don’t get into the mystical aspect of yoga much at all — but you DO built mental strength in these classes).
The facilities are clean and well maintained with changing rooms for men and women — the woman’s room is roomy enough for the number of women that need to change before and after class (unless it’s a particularly crowded class) and there are showers available as well.
The instructors are fabulous — this is my favorite part of the studio. I attend mostly Bikram classes and I know that the teaching of a Bikram class is very well structured and should be the same anywhere, but I have attended classes by 3 instructors here and they all share their own personality with the class and I really enjoy it. They all help you understand what you’re doing and how it’s working within your body, not just how to do the yoga poses. I’ve also attended the Hot Fusion classes on friday nights, this is an INCREDIBLE workout and has helped with building core and upper body strength that has contributed to my bikram practice.
A note about the one reviewer that came during «open hours» and found no one there. During each class the studio is closed, the «open» sign in the front is turned off and the door is locked so that the class in session cannot be interrupted. If you go about 30 minutes prior to a class you will find the studio open! I actually really like this and like that there is little chance that late comers will interrupt the class and my concentration. If you go for a class and see the «open» sign off, just relax and wait a bit, mentally preparing yourself for the incredible workout you’ll be getting shortly!

This is studio was a disappointment. The hours were unclear to the point where I showed up when the studio was supposedly «open» only to find no one there. I don’t believe they have good customer service. Good luck if you try this place out.

Tried a yoga class here and many more to come. Pretty comfortable studio right up until you start the yoga. Then they crank up the heat. Clean and comfortable facilities with changing rooms for men and women. The instructor was good. Friendly, accommodating and clear. I prefer my yoga to be free of the inner energy crap and focused on the breathing and positions (Mystic delivered). The studio is pretty large and my class had about 20 with about a 75%/25% female to male ratio. An individual class is $ 17 but I got a 10 pack for $ 130. I’m not much of a yogi but Mystic is the best I’ve seen so far.

I have been attending yoga for almost a year here. I love the classes, staff, and results.
Since beginning my practice of yoga i have strengthen, tone, and feel whole. Not only does my body show the results, I just feel great all the time. The yoga has helped with my back pain and mood swings. I also noticed higher endurance with running and other active activities. I attend between 1 – 3 times a week and love it! Especially the Power yoga classes taught by Amy Karibian (the owner), she is incredible and so inspirational in so many ways! All instructors are special in there own way and style. The best part is they are all about giving back to the community. There is constantly some kind of event or charity going on that help out the locals.
Be sure to bring your mat, yogi towel, extra towel for all the sweating your gonna go, plenty of fluid, and your A game! Nothing great comes easily! I Did I forgot to mention all the classes are performed in a heated room!
The yoga studio is clean, people are nice, and they play soothing music while practicing. This is a best thing I have done for myself!