Wellness

Welcome! Our wellness studios in Medford and Stoneham offer all levels of yoga & movement classes with affordability to our surrounding communities. Our workshops and retreats are designed to help our clients have the opportunity to reset on a deeper level.

"The goal of our classes is to bring breath and movement to your body in a way that aligns with who you are today. Leaving you a little lighter, stronger, and desiring more!" - Jackie

BROWSE WELLNESS:

Studio Amenities

Wellness Studio Amenities

Fresh fruit and infused water for a quick snack

Lightly spritzed aromatherapy towels for your practice

During savansa, a weighted eye pillow is available to you

Select classes are gently warmed using infrared heat (see below for more information)*

Yoga mats, blankets, blocks & bolsters are provided

*Infrared heat penetrates the body from the inside with significant immune-boosting benefits. Improving circulation, enhancing oxygen, and relaxing muscles. It allows the body to release everyday toxins. Infrared has also been shown to increase production and reception of natural antidepressants in the brain.

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Pricing & Packages

Single Class

$20

New Client Offer

$25 for 2 weeks unlimited

Class Pass

5 Classes for $85*
10 Classes for $130*

*5 pack expires 3 months after purchase.
*10 pack expires 6 months after purchase.

Unlimited Monthly

$99/m, no commitment

Yoga Class Descriptions

Spa Yoga

Indulge in our Spa Yoga class, This unique class begins with a 5 minute meditation with reiki.

The room is gently heated, covered with candles and soothing music.

Focussing on inner strength, stretching, and calming breathwork to melt away tension in your body and mind. There are hands on assists throughout class to further relaxation.

This class offers you an opportunity to recharge, connect with your body, breath and reclaim your well being.

Candlelight Yin

Join Serenity for a rejuvenating 75-minute candlelight Yin Yoga class, where tranquility and relaxation take center stage. Immerse yourself in a calming atmosphere, illuminated by soft candlelight, designed to help you unwind and connect deeply with your body and mind.

This practice will guide you through long-held postures, promoting deep stretches. These postures encourage the release of tension while promoting flexibility and mobility. Each participant will receive soothing magnesium lotion to enhance relaxation and support muscle recovery, allowing you to fully embrace the stillness.

Mat Pilates

Based on the 6 STOTT Pilates principals (breathing, pelvic placement, rib cage placement, scapular movement, head & cervical spine placement, and lower body mobility & stability), this low-impact, full-body workout uses the mat and various props to build lean muscle, increase core strength, and heighten the mind-body connection. Accessible for all levels.

we also offer Wall Pilates- using these same principals but using the wall as added resistance

Synergy Blend!

An upbeat blend of movement and yoga. Enjoy a class filled with great energy and a yoga sequence that feels like a dance! This class is designed to help us shed our armor and have some fun. With upbeat & rhythmic music to fit the vibe.

Tie it all together with some mindful stretching and a beautiful mediation in the end.

Whether your new to yoga or a seasoned yogi, this class is for EVERY BODY.

Strength and Ease

Stirram sukham asanam - translated steadiness and ease

A vinyasa flow intended to do just that. Positioning the physical body in a steady asana is said to transform the subtle body or mind and sensory energies into steadiness. This class will lead you through a series of poses and sequencing to find that balance. Energize , strengthen and revitalize your body and mind. This class is gently heated and includes an extended shivansana with cool lemon towels.

Followed by an extended savasana.

Syn to Yin

Syn to Yin is 45 minutes of our classic Synergy Flow where students will be taken through a vinyasa style class to build heat and release stagnant energy. The last half of class students are invited to settle into passive Yin postures for a prolonged time. These Yin postures promote flexibility, mobility, and longevity in the body by helping to release tension in the connective tissues of our muscles.

By having a Vinyasa flow at the beginning, this warms our muscles up to be beautifly stretched at the end of class. Leave this class feeling refreshed, relaxed, and less tense than you arrived!

Foundations Flow

Step into our Beginner's Yoga class—No matter your age, fitness level, or prior experience, you are welcome here. Our goal is to create a space where you can explore yoga at your own pace, free from judgment or competition. This class is designed to introduce you to the fundamentals of yoga. Focusing on gentle movements, basic poses, and mindful breathing techniques.. Whether you're new to yoga or seeking to revisit the essentials Join us to build strength, improve flexibility and build a strong foundation.

Serenity Synergy

This class blends dynamic sequences with yoga asana postures, offering variations to suit both beginners and seasoned yogis alike.

Each session begins with centering breathwork and a warm-up to prepare the body and mind. As we flow through a series of poses, you'll have the opportunity to deepen your practice with options for modifications or advancements, ensuring everyone can participate at their own comfort level.

Whether you're looking to build strength, improve flexibility, or simply unwind, this class is designed to meet you where you are. Embrace the transformative power of yoga as we connect mind, body, and breath in this inclusive and uplifting practice.

Yoga Sculpt

This class weaves traditional yoga postures with intentional strength building, inviting you to ground deeply, as you step into your power.

We'll do this through mindful repetition, dynamic sequences and bursts of heat, encouraging growth and self-discovery.

This class will have the option to use bands, straps and weights, although we will use a lot of our own body weight for resistance.

Candlelight Flow

Step into our Candlelit Slow Vinyasa class, a sanctuary of calm where movement flows gracefully by the flicker of candlelight.

This class embraces a gentle pace to unwind the body and quiet the mind. Experience the therapeutic benefits of slowing down and still enhancing flexibility and strength.

Restore & Renew

This class will bring you on a journey into deep relaxation and inner peace. With an emphasis on long-held, passive poses, connective tissues are targeted to release deep-seated tension.

In Restore & Renew Yoga, we emphasize stillness and surrender, allowing gravity to gently open the body and create space within. Each pose is held for several minutes, facilitating a meditative experience that enhances flexibility and cultivates mindfulness.

Discover the art of letting go, finding balance, and nurturing a profound sense of well-being in a supportive and calming atmosphere. This class is gently heated

Functional Movement

This Functional Movement Yoga class combines traditional yoga with principles of functional movement, focusing on concentric and eccentric strength to engage the body as a whole. The class uses an "add-on" technique, layering movement patterns to build upon each pose, encouraging a balanced and holistic approach. This flow engages muscles even in stretching, enhancing stability and building strength in all the muscle groups of the body.

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Yoga Schedule

Upcoming Wellness Workshops!

Meet the Team

Jackie R.

Founder of Serenity &
Yoga Teacher

Jackie's classes offer a well-rounded flow infused with functional movement and thoughtful hands-on assists, leaving students feeling better in both body and mind.

Jackie is the founder of Serenity in the City. Jackie completed her 200-hr Journey Into Power training at Cape Ann Power Yoga and The Energy Barre, followed by a year-long mentorship with Jennifer Murray, owner of Yoga on Central. She earned her 300 Hour certification at Down Under at Down Under Yoga, and also specialized in functional movement with Jason Crandall. Jackie is also certified in Spa Yoga through Sutra Yoga in Lowell. Sobriety opened new doors in 2020, and she is passionate about how the practice of yoga can support recovery.

A licensed massage therapist for over 20 years, Jackie is also Reiki Master and Ayurvedic Practitioner, having trained at Kripalu to refine her craft. Her passion lies in continuously deepening her understanding of yoga, and bringing its myriad of benefits to the community.

Tirzah D.

YOGA TEACHER

Tirzah (she/her) has been happily teaching yoga since completing her power yoga teacher training in 2022. She began her yoga journey with a worn copy of Rodney Yee's Power Yoga DVD in her college dorm room in 2000 and has practiced ever since. She brings a background in ballet, a love for movement, and an intellectual curiosity to her teaching. Before teaching fitness, Tirzah was a middle school math teacher in Dorchester and Malden. In addition to being a Yoga Alliance 200hr-RYT, she is also a certified barre instructor, and completed the STOTT Pilates Intensive Mat-Plus instructor course in 2024. She holds a B.A. in Psychology from Haverford College and an M.Ed. in Middle School Math/Science from UMass Boston. If she's not teaching yoga or Pilates, she's working on her small family business, taking care of her two kids, or walking her energetic coonhound. Tirzah also enjoys anything involving coffee, cooking, hiking, and traveling, and would very much like to meet your dog.

Michelle S.

Yoga Teacher

Michelle has been practicing yoga for over a decade. Almost 3 years ago she decided to take her practice a step further and get her yoga teaching certification.

Since then Michelle has built a strong practice emphasizing the connection between mind and body and connecting with every one of her students. Her core belief that yoga isn’t just for everybody, but for every BODY is reflected in each of her classes. Michelle’s classes include breathwork, energy work, and sometimes a little Reiki magic.

Michelle teaches Restore & Renew and Spa Yoga. When not in the studio you can find her in the Serenity Spa as an esthetician.

Calinda H. G.

YOGA TEACHER

Calinda has been with Serenity in the City for 20 years! She has been practicing massage therapy for 23 years. She recently completed a 200-hour yoga teaching certificate from the Salty Budha. Calinda is passionate about sharing her love for yoga with others. Her life passion is to perform caring and intuitive massage therapy. Come enjoy a relaxing massage and/or join her for a yoga class!

Kristine K.

Yoga Teacher,
CYT 200hr / Reiki II

Kristine reluctantly sauntered into a yoga studio in Danvers, MA in February 2017, in hopes that taking just one class would get her bestie off her back. Weighing heavily (quite literally, too) on her mind was the perception of what a “yogi” looks like and all the asanas she thought she wasn’t capable of. What she learned from her teacher that day, was that her mat was the “private island” she didn’t know she was missing. Kristine left that first class with a new insight into the importance of self-love, and self-care. This new awakening was the beginning of her adventure to falling in love with herself, becoming healthy mind, body, and soul. Something inside her knew she was ready to start the journey of giving back to the Yoga Community what it gave to her. With a leap of faith, she made the 200-hour commitment to Teacher Training, studying under Marlena Bruno and well-renowned Yogi, Raghuanth Cappo. Kristine’s passion for breaking the (social media) mold and commitment to a healthy lifestyle, will have you tearing down your own walls, brick by brick. She will have you falling in love and laughing on your “island” as you shed back the layers of any lingering self-doubt (as she did pants sizes!) Kristine will guide you through a strong, mindful, and nurturing practice growing alongside you!

Meg M.

YOGA TEACHER

Hello, I'm Meg from Stoneham, a proud mom of two amazing kids, Danny (8) and Fiona (6). As an oncology nurse at MGH since 2005, my work fills me with immense pride. Yoga became my sanctuary amidst the demands of nursing, offering solace both on and off the mat. Inspired by its transformative power, I pursued yoga teacher training, fueled by a desire to share its benefits. Under the guidance of my mentor, Rosanne, I've been teaching gentle yoga at Move2Joy in Wakefield, a journey that has enriched my love for yoga even more. Now, after over a year of teaching, I'm excited to embark on this new chapter with you at Serenity in the City. Let's meet on the mat and soar together.

Tayah M.

YOGA TEACHER

Kaitlyn C.

YOGA TEACHER

My classes are developed using knowledge from 14 years of my own personal practice. I’ve come to see yoga as a lifelong companion—a practice that has held, healed, and guided me through many seasons of life. My heart is especially drawn to restorative, yin and slow flow vinyasa, where there is space to soften, listen, and truly be.

In my classes, my intention is to create a nurturing environment where every student feels safe to arrive just as they are. I believe yoga is less about striving and more about allowing—allowing ourselves to rest, release, and reconnect with our most authentic selves. I weave in my artistic side, bringing all of our senses online to achieve this.

It’s an honor to give back to the communities that have supported me along my journey, especially while completing my 200 hour teacher training at The Salty Buddha. I hope to offer classes that feel like a nurturing pause, an invitation to breathe, and a reminder that you are enough exactly as you are.

Rachel V.

YOGA TEACHER

Rachel is an evolutionary astrologer who helps people get in touch with their magic and the magic of life through the lense of Astrology. Her philosophy with Astrology is that it’s never used to put you in a box. But instead, it’s best use it to open yourself up to your limitless nature. It can be your comforting hand to hold as you take risks and make big leaps into the unknown. And in that way, it has a tremendous power of helping you harness your intuition. Rachel works with clients using Astrology to affirm and illuminate their innate gifts, find self acceptance, and gain awareness of their shadows so they can be integrated and alchemize into their greatest power. Rachel does this through 1-1 deep dive readings, 1-1 astrology coaching, and her retreats where she integrates other modalities of healing such as sound healing, sensual dance, intuitive eating, and somatic coaching with Astrology.

Natalie E.

YOGA TEACHER

Yoga has been a cornerstone of my life since I first stepped on the mat in 2000. I experienced firsthand the incredible way yoga nurtures both body and mind. I am also a student, continuously working to develop my practice. Yoga has become a source of strength, calmness, and clarity in my life, and I thoroughly enjoy sharing yoga with others. In 2021, I committed to teacher training to deepen my understanding of yoga and enrolled and graduated from the 200-hour course at Naked Feet in Melrose. When guiding students through a slow flow class, my focus is on balance, breath, and mastering poses appropriately for their body. I like to create a space for students to connect with themselves and build strength in both body and mind. In my classes I try to foster a calming and nurturing environment, where each student can develop their practice at their own pace, finding balance and peace along the way.

Melissa R.

Yoga Teacher

Melissa had wanted to try yoga for some time but was too shy to attend a class by herself in her younger years. In 2012 the office park she works in offered a yoga series where she attended her first class and was hooked! She followed this with two more series of classes (then they were discontinued to her disappointment) and a run at Bikram Yoga before she found a Yoga studio pretty much in her backyard. Over time she found that yoga helped with her mind, body, and soul. With these positive changes within herself, she was eager to learn how to help others. She increased her practice and the more she practiced the more she knew she wanted to teach. She enrolled in a Yoga Teacher Training at Discover the Wonders Yoga in Dracut, MA, and opened her eyes to so much more. This led her to her current status of 500 hr RYT, several certifications in various forms of yoga, a Reiki certification, and a student in a Yoga Therapy Certification program. When not working (or trying to study) Melissa can be found reading about yoga or attending a yoga festival or workshop of some kind.

Marena S.

Yoga Teacher

Marena came to yoga in 2017 looking for an enjoyable form of movement, but she soon discovered the beneficial physiological, mental, and spiritual impact it also had on her life. In 2021, she completed a 100-hour Yoga Philosophy course with her teacher Laura Ahrens James, which further sparked her interest in the teachings of yoga. Marena started teaching yoga in 2022, after completing her 200-hour yoga teacher training with her teacher Sarahjoy Marsh, with whom she is currently completing her 300-hour yoga teacher training. Marena is a teacher and student of yoga pranayama and asana, ayurveda, and yoga philosophy. With a BA in Psychology and a Master of Public Health, Marena is passionate about promoting individual and community health through the movement, breath, and mind-body awareness practiced in yoga. Marena's classes are designed to harness the power of the breath and still the mind through functional and flowing movements. She advocates for yoga as a practice complementary to life, that all bodies can benefit from. Having practiced yoga throughout her chronic illness, she is a firm believer in the support that it can provide, both on and off the mat.

Wellness

BROWSE WELLNESS:

Wellness Studio Amenities

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Pricing & Packages

Single Class

New Client Offer

Class Pass

Unlimited Monthly

Yoga Class Descriptions

Spa Yoga

Candlelight Yin

Mat Pilates

Synergy Blend!

Strength and Ease

Syn to Yin

Foundations Flow

Serenity Synergy

Yoga Sculpt

Candlelight Flow

Restore & Renew

Functional Movement

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Yoga Schedule

Meet the Team

Jackie R.

Founder of Serenity & Yoga Teacher

Tirzah D.

YOGA TEACHER

Michelle S.

Yoga Teacher

Calinda H. G.

YOGA TEACHER

Kristine K.

Yoga Teacher, CYT 200hr / Reiki II

Meg M.

YOGA TEACHER

Tayah M.

YOGA TEACHER

Kaitlyn C.

YOGA TEACHER

Rachel V.

YOGA TEACHER

Natalie E.

YOGA TEACHER

Melissa R.

Yoga Teacher

Marena S.

Yoga Teacher

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Founder of Serenity &
Yoga Teacher

Yoga Teacher,
CYT 200hr / Reiki II