We at The Centered Place yoga studio are dedicated to promoting your well-being. The yoga we teach releases core tensions, reduces stress, increases stamina and instills peace of mind. The meditation we teach reveals the deepest dimension of your being. You develop a new sense of self from which you can live more freely and fully.
We have been serving our community since 1988. Our staff is highly trained, experienced and professional. The outstanding quality of our service has been recognized by a wide variety of students and clients (see Testimonials). We have been voted consistently as the best yoga in the area by Sturbridge Times readers.
Please explore our website and let us know if you have any questions. Come join us for a class soon.
What’s a yoga class like?Hello and Happy New Year! We intended to start the newsletter by addressing the importance of making resolutions. But, as usual, the newsletter is a week or so late. I mentioned my concern about that to Nancy, and she said, “Don’t worry about it. Most people have already forgotten their resolutions, if they made any… Read More A Fresh Start with Infinite Possibilities
In Part 1, the focus was on the structural significance of the tailbone. Why does Svaroopa® yoga begin with releasing the tailbone first and then follow with the rest of the spine, from bottom up? The tailbone is not just an inconsequential (“vestigial”) appendage, as it has often been considered. As noted, it’s the anchor… Read More What’s All the Fuss About the Tailbone? (Part 2)
Most Americans are busier today than ever before in history. We work longer hours than nearly all other industrialized countries in the world. We also travel more hours to and from the job. Furthermore, those who choose to stay at home, including homemakers and caregivers, have much more on their shoulders, too. What is the… Read More Too Busy for Your Health?
It’s the season for peace and joy. Even if it’s not a season that brings you peace and joy, with Svaroopa® yoga, you get both anyway. Guaranteed. Just a few minutes of yoga or meditation will give you peace and joy. The yoga opens the way for peace and joy to manifest. How… Read More A Season for Peace and Joy… And a Good Reason for Peace and Joy
We wish you Happy Winter Solstice. On Sunday, the longest night occurred. Now the days will be growing longer again. In ancient times, our ancestors had to endure the long cold, dark winter without the conveniences we have today that keep us warm and cozy. When they noticed the sun falling lower and lower in… Read More Winter Solstice and New Year