5/5/2026
Yoga Off the Mat: Committing to your Practice
I will be the first to admit that sometimes, when I need yoga the most – yoga is the first thing to drop off my priority list.
Life gets so busy, especially this time of year. The weather is (finally!) nice, kids and family commitments start to pick up, work gets busy, and we all sort of awaken together out of the New England winter haze.
I am a better version of myself when I practice yoga. Spending time on my mat makes me a better partner, friend, teacher, and student. I’m more patient with others, kinder to myself, and make choices more aligned with what is most important to me.
As your own life ramps up with this spring awakening, notice a practice (yoga or something else) that you might deprioritize. What can you do to recommit that work to yourself? Prioritize whatever it is that makes you a better version of yourself.
New Teachers and Schedule for Black Door Yoga!
Many of you have already practiced with one of Black Door Yoga’s amazing new teachers. With the addition of 5 new teachers, the studio is now open Sunday through Thursday offering 20 classes a week. Key additions to the schedule include:
- Monday and Wednesday afternoon classes
- Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday classes
- Wednesday mid-day classes
Emily, Molly, Kate, Beth, and Kirstie all bring their own unique style and experience to the studio. It is such an honor to have them in our community to learn from and practice with!
Read more about each of them here or check out the studio’s recent Instagram posts featuring each teacher! @blackdooryoga
Vendor Spotlight: Essential Oil Sets
Just added on the retail shelf in the studio are essential oil intention spray and roller sets from Heal with Alyssa! Each set has a small jar in the front so you can smell and choose your favorite.
Alyssa is a reiki practitioner and sound healer in Hopkinton and surrounding towns. Check them out on the shelf next time you’re in for class!
Studio Events
Kirstie is back for another singing bowl sound bath on Tuesday May 19th!
Join Kirstie Dobbs again for our monthly Sound Bath event. The session will begin with some slow movement, a guided meditation, and then a singing bowl sound bath.
Tickets are $25 and can be purchased using this link. Be sure to purchase + sign up for the session to reserve your space.
June 13th – Acupuncture and Sound Healing Event
*tickets are starting to sell fast for this event so sign up soon!*
I’m really excited to welcome Natasha and Nicole to the studio for an acupuncture and sound healing event. This is a great way to access acupuncture if you’ve never experienced it before, or pair it with a relaxing sound healing!
Tickets are $45 and can be purchased here!
Did someone say BDY Merch???
A sneak peek at what’s coming soon! Keep an eye out for some limited edition Spring swag.
Yoga This Week:
See you on the mat! Sign up @ www.blackdooryoga.com
Namaste,
– Samantha 
Black Door Yoga 