History
Yoga Sanctuary opened its doors at 191 Main St. in downtown Northampton in January 2002 under the direction of Sara Rose.
YS was originally located in Florence, MA where it was co-founded by Sara Rose and Tara Starling in 1999. The Florence studio was co-directed by Sara and Tara until December 2001.
Classes at Yoga Sanctuary provide a supportive, compassionate and inspiring environment in which students are encouraged to practice at their own pace. Our center was inspired by the vision and intention of creating a sacred and uplifting space for individuals, familes, and people of all ages in the community. We offer playful and nurturing classes for children ages 4-12, and fun, relaxing and supportive classes for teens. We offer classes for all levels of ability; no one is too young, too old or too stiff to begin yoga and enjoy its healing benefits!
We also offer special workshops and events, which may include classes in dance, music, drumming, and kirtan or devotional chanting.
Yoga is an ancient practice which originated in India. Yoga practice was designed to create optimal health and balance in all systems of one's body and being. As a spiritual practice, yoga recognizes the body as the sacred home of the spirit.
THE STUDIO
The Yoga Sanctuary studio is on the 3rd floor of the Mountain Goat store building. We have 1200 square feet of beautiful space with new maple flooring and large windows with great views of the Holyoke Range. There are clean bathrooms just outside the studio. All necessary yoga props are provided, though students are welcome to bring their own. Props and local artwork are available for sale in our store.
STUDIO RENTAL
Our beautiful downtown Northampton studio is an ideal location
for special workshops, retreats and classes, as well as for
dance rehearsals, and music or other concerts. Please contact
Sara if you'd like to rent the studio by calling 413.585.YOGA
or email info@yoga-sanctuary.com
WORK STUDY
A limited number of work-study positions are available, offering
free classes in exchange for jobs such as cleaning, office
assistance, and flyering. Contact us if you are interested!
DRIVING
DIRECTIONS
Yoga Sanctuary's address
is 191
Main Street 3rd Floor, Northampton, MA 01060 413.585.YOGA
click
here for printable directions
From Boston or the Berkshires (Mass Pike - I90 East or West)
Take exit 4 to I-91 North. Follow 91N to exit 18 (Northampton Center / Route 5 North). Bear left at the end of exit 18 to head North on Route 5. Follow Rte5 North to the stoplight in the center of town (Route 9). Take a Left onto Route 9 (this is Main St). Pass 2 side streets on your right, and we're in the white building toward the end of the block, above the Mountain Goat store. Thornes Market is just across the street. We have a private entrance to the Left of the Mountain Goat entrance.
From the South (headed North on I-91)
Follow directions from the Mass Pike (see above).
From the North (headed South on
I-91)
Take exit 20 (with the huge DANA VW sign). Merge onto King
St. (route 5 South). Follow Rte 5 South about 1.3 miles
until the stoplight at Route 9 (Main St). Go Right onto
Main St. Pass 2 side streets on your right, and we're in
the white building toward the end of the block, above the
Mountain Goat store. Thornes Market is just across the
street. We have a private entrance to the Left of the Mountain
Goat entrance.
From the Amherst/Hadley Area - Route
9 West
Take Route 9 West to the Coolidge Bridge into Northampton.
Continue straight on Route 9 West into Northampton center. Go straight
thru the stoplight with route 5 (King St). Pass 2 side streets on
your right, and we're in the white building toward the end of the
block, above the Mountain Goat store. Thornes Market is just across
the street. We have a private entrance to the Left of the Mountain
Goat entrance.
From the Hilltowns
and points West - Route 9 East
Take Route 9 East into Northampton. Pass Smith College,
and stay on Rte 9 into Downtown. We are above the Mountain
Goat store on the third floor - in the white building across
the street from Thornes Market.
PARKING
NOTE: Metered Parking is policed from 8am - 6pm in Northampton.
1 Hour Public metered parking is available on Main St.
2 Hour Public metered parking is available on the side streets, behind Thornes Market, and in the lot behind our building.
The Parking Garage (located behind Thornes Market) offers unlimited parking at an hourly rate. You can get to the parking garage and the public lot behind Thornes from Route 5 on the South side of Main St, or from the One-Way street that comes up the hill by Thornes.