Shiva Shakti -Yoga and Pilates in Waltham

Gwen is a truly dedicated and a blessed yoga teacher. I have been attending her classes for some time now, and the impact on my well-being has been profound. She has a wonderful sense of humor and incorporates therapeutic positive affirmations into her guidance, which adds an uplifting element to the practice. Gwen skillfully adapts poses to suit beginners and participants of all ages. She starts with basic poses and provides clear, step-by-step instructions (like lift your left hand place it on your right knee) and demonstrating them herself for easy reference. She also offers personalized guidance by walking around and correcting poses as and when needed. Overall a great place and positive community.

Practicing yoga at Shiva Shakti genuinely changed my life for the better. With Gwen's gentle, nurturing, and yet challenging support and the beautiful community she's fostered in her studio, I became physically, mentally, and emotionally stronger and learned how to use my yoga practice to help me stay grounded through life's constant ups and downs. I've since moved out of Massachusetts and so I'm practicing yoga at a different studio, but Shiva Shakti and Gwen will have my heart forever.

I started going to Gwen's studio to recover from a very serious back injury. Within weeks, I was already feeling stronger and more confident in my body. No two classes are the same and she customizes the class based on people's needs. She creates such a warm and inviting space. It truly is a special studio. I would give her 10 stars if I could!

Shiva Shakti is a phenomenal yoga and pilates studio. Gwen is a caring, knowledgeable instructor that builds practice based on the attendees in the room. She taught me how to move and strengthen my body safely, which is a true gift that helped me get out of chronic pain.

Shiva Shakti is the best yoga studio I’ve ever attended. I have known Gwen for over 10 years. She is a real gem and creates a beautiful, homey space to strengthen your practice and connect meaningfully with others. I couldn’t recommend this studio more!

In the beginning of 2021, I decided to walk-in to Shiva Shakti to join the classes, and I think it’s been the best decision I’ve made so far this year. Gwen is so dedicated, attentive, positive, and with sense of humor during the class to always make us smile and enjoy the class. The group is super friendly and motivated! I have personally improved physically and mentally. I feel more capable, confident, and strong. Yoga has given me the strength to believe in myself and pursue my goals. So fortunate that my anxiety has reduced so much when I learned how to breathe better and release tensions during classes. This is a very short description to say how grateful I am to be part of the Shiva Shakti, and I highly recommend Gwen and her classes to everyone.

Wonderful yoga studio! Gwen is an awesome teacher, very unique and continuously researches/incorporates new and interesting things into the yoga at Shiva Shakti, but she balances it so beautifully with traditional yoga as well. She really just gets it, and she wants to share it with all of her students. It’s always a special experience here, every day! Been with Shiva Shakti for 2+ years and have seen less injury, a healthier mind, and a healthier physical body all around. Highly recommend!

Shiva Shakti Yoga Center / Gwen is the best! She is a kindhearted yoga teacher and person who has so much patience and really cares about the people who walk in her doors at Shiva Shakti Yoga Center. Her warm smile and gentle manner make all feel at home and welcome in her classes. I have taken many classes with Gwen over the last few years - through times of great health, times of much physical pain and even through a pregnancy - and she always tailors her classes to the people who practice that day. I have never had another yoga teacher like her and I will never find one like her. I say when you find a great teacher stick with her wherever she goes. Gwen is that teacher and Shiva Shakti Yoga Center is that place. Thank you Gwen for all you do. <3 <3 <3