REDEFINING STRENGTH THROUGH A BALANCED APPROACH

STRENGTH TRAINING, STAIRMASTER, YOGA + COMMUNITY = EVERYTHING YOU NEED

Our community is ready to welcome, empower, and teach you how to get the most out of your workout.  In the S+S room get ready for vibey red lights, amazing party music, and fun in every Step + Strength class. Then balance your strength workouts with our Hot Yoga classes in the grounding yoga room. 

MEET MIKALA

Mikala is the founder of Align—a studio compilation of the most impactful forms of movement and wellness, cultivated from her 12 years of experience in the fitness industry. With a dynamic background in strength, yoga, and Pilates, Mikala has experience teaching (group fitness and private clients) in Boston, NYC, and Los Angeles.

Her certifications include NASM-CPT, 500hr Comprehensive Pilates, 200hr Registered Yoga Teacher, Barre, Yin Yoga, Yoga Sculpt, and more.

Mikala is passionate about combining strength training, yoga and cardio (that is safe on joints) promoting optimal mental and physical health for longevity. She’s a former science school teacher and is dedicated to helping people feel their best, by teaching her clients to lead healthy aligned lives.

MEET BRITTANY

Brittany is a passionate yoga instructor whose journey has taken her from the serene shores of Aruba back to her roots in Massachusetts. As a certified yoga instructor, Brittany honed her teaching skills during her six and a half years as the lead SUP Yoga instructor for Island Yoga in Aruba. Whether guiding students on the water or in the studio, Brittany offers a diverse range of classes, including vinyasa flow, SUP yoga, Yin yoga, and power sessions.

After taking time off to spend with her 2 and 4 year old, Brittany is delighted to return to teaching. For her, teaching yoga is not just a job—it's a profound calling that allows her to both serve others and embark on her own journey of healing and growth. Join Brittany on the mat and discover the profound fulfillment that yoga brings to the mind, body, and spirit.

MEET SARAH

Leading retreats and teacher trainings all over the world has been Sarah’s life mission, which has allowed her to be constantly inspired by nature, cultures, spirituality, and all of the elements. In 2014, Sarah completed her 200-hour Vinyasa flow teacher certification in Bali, Indonesia, and has continued to train and teach alongside some of the best instructors in the world. Additionally, she is OM births certified to teach prenatal yoga, meditation certification with 200 hrs and also yin and restorative, childlight teacher trained. She returned to Bali in April 2018 to complete her 500-hour training, and has been traveling the world since.

Sarah’s classes are playful and energizing; they challenge the body while still relaxing the mind. She encourages growth and interconnectedness of the physical and spiritual self, always incorporating accessible levels and modifications for everyone. Sarah’s hope is that you step off of your yoga mat and into the world with a greater sense of gratitude, purpose, and zest for living.

MEET KERRI

Kerri is a mother of two (soon to be three in September!), a full time high school physical education & health teacher, and the owner of her online fitness business (@Training4Motherhood). She has education or certifications from NASM, Wellheart Yoga, Rooted Boston, Katie St. Clair, HayleyKava, David Grey, Ian Markow, and Mamastefit— all which influence her classes. A life-long athlete and experienced fitness trainer and yoga instructor, Kerri’s goal is to stay strong and mobile to live a full, happy life chasing after her children and future grandchildren! She hopes to help others feel strong and mobile too; and is a firm believer in the power of movement for overall wellness.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Yes, we program S+S to be accessible no matter your fitness level. In the Stairmaster portion of the class YOU chose your pace… this is a pace that you can comfortably keep for the entire round. This is also a great way to track progress, as you start incorporating S+S into your regular routine you will notice your base pace increase and likely an improvement in your respiratory rate. You also always choose your own weights for the strength portion of the class… if you need to move slower you are encouraged to listen to your body and move at the pace that supports you. ALL ARE WELCOME AT ALIGN.

  • Yes, all of our yoga classes are taught in a way that makes the flow approachable. In the beginning of class postures are cued and broken down in a way so that students can learn how to move their body and really understand the pose. As class progresses and gets more challenging, students are always encouraged to take modifications–really just do whatever feels best and safe in YOUR body.

  • The largest muscles in your entire body exist in your lower half with your glutes being the largest muscle in your body. By training your lower body frequently it has been scientifically proven to strengthen your entire body. Remember your body is one organism, and compound exercises (like the squat, deadlift, hip thrust) recruit the most muscle fibers which require more energy, metabolism and natural growth hormone in order to repair. AKA training your lower body often, produces the most bang for your buck and results in a total body change.

  • All classes at Align are 50 minutes from start to finish. You get a killer workout done in under an hour!

  • Our classes are small and max out at 16 people, so that clients receive individualized guidance and support.

  • Yoga mats are needed for the Yoga and the Step Activate Flow classes. We have rentals available for $3 a mat or you can opt to bring your own!

  • The intentional programming at ALIGN allows you to take class as often as you like. Since we alternate the muscle group focus, you are able to take class 7 days a week because your muscles are getting a chance to repair as we focus on a different muscle group each day.

  • This varies from person to person, but if you’re looking to see the fastest physical and mental improvements we recommend coming at least 3-4x a week.

  • At ALIGN we offer everything your body needs for optimum health and fitness. Yoga is a place to connect with yourself and your body. It’s a time to slow down and practice presence. The physical, mental, and emotional benefits of practicing yoga make it the perfect complement to a strength training and cardiovascular workout program.

  • Step + Strength is our signature class with 3 rounds of Stairmaster and 3 rounds of Strength work on the floor. Each round is about 7-8 min of work, so transitions happen quickly and the rounds fly by. In S+S Foundations we slow things down just a bit, the exercises are broken down and there is more time to complete exercises before jumping to the next thing.. S+S Foundations is an amazing place to start if you are new to weight training or are just getting back into working out. To be honest, even advanced exercisers can enjoy our foundations class as a chance to really slow things down and feel the burn.

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