Flowforms Yoga

Took restorative class with Oceana and she was great! The studio is very cozy and clean. The people are very welcoming, which isn’t the case with a lot of places around the area that we have tried.

I have taken a couple of classes here and can say that the quality of instructors is excellent. Although the teachers have different styles, the similar vein is that they know what they’re talking about. They are also kind and have a sense of humor — which is a nice touch! Yoga shouldn’t be so very serious :)
The view of the lake all year round is nice, and the space itself is calming as soon as you walk in the door. And something that I think is a big deal: the other students are SO nice, open, and genuinely cool. I have struck up more random conversations with students here than anywhere else!
With so many hot and sweat-​your-​shins-​off options in Worcester, Flowforms is a refreshing change, and it treats yoga as a mind-​body-​spirit experience.

I want to like this place, really. But… meh. That is how I feel about Flowforms And, sadly, how I feel I was treated.
First class is free. Great! Been to many yoga studios in the Boston area. They are usually filled with warm people, wondering how you feel after class, inviting you back for another visit… At Flowforms? I. got. nothing. Not a,“welcome to our studio,” not a «how’d you like class» Literally, nothing. I was so disappointed.
In a lame (on my part) attempt to warm up the cold crew, I said, «Sooo, what’s your name?» and when the response was, «Jennifer», I said, «Oh! me too!» Response: a slight head nod, raised eyebrows, and a very cold, «ah ha.»
Class was okay. Ended, not a thanks for you first visit, not a we hope you come back. Nuthin’ These people are cold.
A few months later, I decided to try again. Oh my god. JUST THE SAME. The visitors were way friendlier than the staff. THEY actually made eye contact and smiled!
I just really wish there was a decent yoga spot in this area. This does not fit the bill.

Flow Forms has an inviting environment and a good variety of classes. The two classes that I have attended have been in the Anusara style. This is different than the more flowing yoga styles that I have performed previously, but the classes can still be relaxing and challenging. The instructor was calm, funny and helpful. She gave me much appreciated personal attention during class, adjusting my poses and aiding me to stay in position at times. My only complaint would be that the studio itself could use an upgrade — street traffic can be heard in the studio and the room can feel drafty if you are set up near the door. Otherwise, Flow Forms has been a great experience and I would recommend it for anyone in the Worcester area looking for a yoga class.

This is probably my favorite yoga studio in the area. Aside from the beautiful location (one entire wall is just windows overlooking Lake Quinsigamond), there is a good number of classes to fit most people’s schedule. Yoga isn’t cheap anywhere but if you buy a class pass, it’s cheaper and the prices in general are comparable to anyplace else. I’ve had three different instructors and they’ve all been very helpful in describing the poses. They offer modifications for all levels as well. If you sign up for their mailing list, they notify you of different types of workshops they offer.

This place is right down the street from me. One amazing thing I found out is that the first yoga session there is free!!! So, my friend and I went to a class one night a few weeks ago. The practice room is a wonderful space because of the view of Lake Quinsigamond. This makes the practice very tranquil and pleasant. We were in a beginning yoga class and it was really relaxing. The instructor moved at a slow pace, which I enjoyed, but am not really used to. Also, she focused a lot on meditation and mindfulness, rather than rapid movement. Her voice was extremely soothing as well.
I would love to go back again as much as possible, but yoga is expensive everywhere, so hopefully soon I’ll have a little extra dough.