Please join us in celebrating Modern Barre West Acton's 3 year anniversary with a FREE Signature class held outside at West Acton Villageworks! Beats provided by DJ Sprino and wine and treats to follow in the studio. Stay for our raffle and enjoy services and offerings from neighboring businesses.

4:00 PM - 4:45 PM - FREE Signature Modern Barre Class

4:45 PM - 6:00 PM - Wine, Refreshments, & Special Treats in the Studio

More at https://www.facebook.com/events/318828672136915/

Want to experience a fun filled evening to alleviate face, jaw, neck and shoulder tension, while alleviating other symptoms such as clogged sinuses?  Come to an amazing fun workshop led by Angela Noelle Martin and Padma Ali where you learn how to combine ancient wisdom of facial gua sha and essential oils to everyday tension from the shoulders-up.  Leave feeling invigorated and calm with these simple self care techniques that you can use everyday. Ahhhh...

During this event, you will learn how and why to use gua sha and essential oils, which essential oils are the best to relieve emotional and physical tension, AND create your own foot soak using essential oils.  Each participant will take home a gua sha stone, specialized essential oils facial roller, and the personalized foot soak. Simple delights for self care - head to toe. 

Registration Required on Eventbrite
Space is limited to 15 participants only

If you’ve been curious about what RCY is all about, this is the perfect chance to pop in and take a casual look around! Revolution Community Yoga will be hosting our Annual Open House on Saturday, March 23rd from 2:30 – 6pm in Acton. Here’s what will be happening!

FREE 30 minute classes of different styles where you can get a taste of the classes we offer… all Beginner-Friendly mini-classes!  Be sure to pre-register!

Upstairs In The Loft
{ Register } 2:30 – 3  →  Beginner’s Slow Flow (w/ Amy Yapp)
{ Register } 3:30 – 4  → Myofascial Release/Ball Rolling (w/ Amy Yapp)
{ Register } 4:30 – 5  →  Restorative Yoga (w/ Valerie Kacian)
{ Register } 5:30 – 6  →  Vinyasa Flow All Levels (w/ Valerie Kacian)

Downstairs in The Buddha Room
{ Register } 2:30 – 3  →  Vinyasa Flow All Levels (w/ Erin LoPorto)
{ Register } 3:30 – 4  → Restorative Yoga (w/ Anastasia Fayerman)
{ Register } 4:30 – 5  →  Power Flow (w/ Kristen Lamarre)
{ Register } 5:30 – 6  →  Beginner’s Slow Flow (w/ Julie McKay)

“Ask The Yoga Teacher” Booth
Get all your burning Yoga questions answered!

FREE RAFFLES!

• Win A $50 Revolution Community Yoga Gift Certificate

  1. Win A 60 Minute Massage from Revolution Community Bodywork

  2. Win A $75 Gift Certificate to Birch Tree Esthetics towards any 60 minute facial AND a Beverly Bees Hand Cream, 302 Sensitive Cleanser and 302 Lip Balm!

  3. Win the choice of a complimentary 60 minute Coaching Session or a 60 minute acupuncture treatment from Angela Noelle Coaching & Acupuncture

FREE Chair Massage from 3 – 5pm
Compliments of Revolution Community Bodywork! 

FREE Henna Tattoos
by Henna Cafe from 3 – 5pm!
www.hennacafe.com

FREE Kids’ Mandala Coloring
PLUS Refreshments, Yogi Friends, Fun & More!

Join Modern Barre at their West Acton Studio for a special Latin inspired Signature Express Class to benefit the ACLU in their mission to reunite children separated from their families. Suggested donation of $10 cash. Refreshments and shopping to follow. 20% off Beyond Yoga, New Balance, and Modern Barre Apparel. Register now!

FREE STROLLER BARRE CLASS!

Strengthen and tone while spending time with your little one in a fun outdoor barre class specifically designed for moms with strollers. Class will take place outside of Modern Barre West Acton at West Acton Villageworks.  Stay after class to learn about Modern Barre's childcare offering starting mid September!

Space is limited -- prior online sign up is required. Please bring a mat. Sneakers are suggested. Rain date Sunday, September 9th, 11:30am.

RESERVE YOUR SPOT!

Open to all students & teachers – from triathlete to couch potato. From total novice to swami – all are welcome & could benefit from this powerful exploration of the roots of Yoga, the purpose, the mechanics, the priorities, the theories, the science & a great understanding of its orchestration and obstacles of the human condition. This four-hour course is a game changer. Years of incredible study condensed into four hours of inspiration and education. Subjects like alignment, energy, history, sutras, breathing, chanting, neuroscience & meditation will be covered followed by a flow that rolls it all into one. Invest in your practice. The Yoga Sutras say when you know what you are doing while you are doing it – it makes it much stronger. Put the Y in OM. Invest in yourself & the echo that is you by truly deepening your practice. Four hours of incredible holistic suggestions & advice for a genuinely living life.  Are you in?

Pre-registration $100 / $115 Day of Workshop - REGISTER HERE!

Join us on Saturday the 12th at Villageworks to celebrate Mother's Day! Bring your mom to a free class at Modern Barre, grab a drink at Acton Coffee House and find gifts and giveaways at Wish, Stamm & Black, Birchtree Esthetics, and Revolution Community Bodywork. 

Modern Barre
FREE Mother/Daughter or Son Barre Class (ages 13+) 12:00-12:45 + 20% Off Beyond Yoga, New Balance, & Mb Apparel
Prior registration for class required: https://bit.ly/2riVPTR

Wish Boutique
FREE Gift and Sweet Treats

Birch Tree Esthetics
Complimentary Upgrade to a Sea Mineral Peel when purchasing 60 Minute Facial Gift Cert (purchase via email /text)

Stamm & Black
Surprise Giveaway!

Acton Coffee House
15% Off Select Items for Moms: Nitro, Fresh Juice, Smoothies, and Retail

If you’ve been curious about what Revolution Community Yoga's Studio is all about, now is your chance to pop in and take a casual look around! Here’s what will be happening:

FREE 30 minute classes of different styles where you can get a taste of the classes we offer… all Beginner-Friendly mini-classes!  No pre-registration for these… First-come first-served until the room fills up!

Upstairs In The Loft
2:45 – 3:15  →  Teen Yoga (w/ Jen Mast)
3:30 – 4  →  Vinyasa All Levels (w/ Keri Straka)
4:15 – 4:45  →  Gentle Flow (Lia Romani)
5 – 5:30  →  Beginner’s Slow Flow (Julie McKay)
5:45 – 6:15  →  Gentle/Restorative (Anastasia Fayerman)

Downstairs in The Buddha Room
2:45 – 3:15pm  →  Tween Yoga Ages 8 – 11 (w/ Christine Fox)

FREE “Ask The Yoga Teacher” Booth
Get all your burning Yoga questions answered!

FREE RAFFLE!
Win A $50 RCY Gift Certificate

FREE Chair Massage from 3 – 5pm
Compliments of Revolution Community Bodywork!

LIVE MUSIC!
Enjoy live music from 3 – 5pm
The Grass Gypsys

FREE Henna Tattoos
by Henna Cafe from 3 – 5pm!
www.hennacafe.com

FREE Kids’ Mandala Coloring

Refreshments, Yogi Friends, Fun & More!

Join Revolution Community Yoga + Revolution Community Bodywork for a Black Friday event featuring special deals and special in-studio hours.

• 10% Off Yoga Class Packages
• 2-Pack Custom 60 min massage package for $140
• Gift Certificates
• Yoga Mats + Accessories
• Unique Jewelry and more

Purchase In-Studio at Revolution Community Yoga

Book Club Meets the Mat at Revolution Community Yoga!
“Buddha’s Brain” by Rick Hanson, Ph.D. 
$30 Pre-registration
REGISTER ONLINE

“Science is now revealing how the flow of thoughts actually sculpts the brain. Solidly grounded in the latest neuroscientific research, and supported by a deep understanding of contemplative practice, this book is accessible, compelling, and profound – a crystallization of practical wisdom!”  – Philip David Zelazo, Ph.D., University of Minnesota

Just like yoga, a good book is always better when shared with a group.  Book Club Meets the Mat combines the fun and connection of a book club community with the healing nature of a yoga class. Amy invites you to “pull up a bolster” to discuss our quarterly book of choice and stay for a rejuvenating yoga practice that will settle your mind and nourish your body. This workshop is a wonderful opportunity to deepen your yoga practice and perhaps meet a new friend!

The Discovery Museums and First Connections present Lawrence J. Cohen, Ph.D., the author of PLAYFUL PARENTING and THE OPPOSITE OF WORRY,  a licensed psychologist specializing in children's play and play therapy.

Free; $5 suggested donation at the door
More info at the Discovery Museums Website

Play is where children live, and it is the main way that they learn. Parents and teachers can visit children in this play zone, for the purpose of forging closer connections, promoting learning, and just having fun. This talk, presented in conjunction with First Connections, will discuss dramatic play, physical play, and play to solve behavior problems and heal from emotional upsets. You will discover how to "learn from the natives" when you visit children's world of play, and you will find more relaxation and joy in parenting and teaching. 

Lawrence J. Cohen, Ph.D., the author of PLAYFUL PARENTING and THE OPPOSITE OF WORRY, is a licensed psychologist specializing in children's play and play therapy. In addition to his private therapy practice, he is also an international speaker and consultant to public and independent schools and community organizations. Dr. Cohen is also the co-author, with Anthony DeBenedet, of The Art of Roughhousing. He wrote two books about children's friendships and peer relationships with Michael Thompson and Catherine O'Neill Grace: Best Friends, Worst Enemies, and Mom, They're Teasing Me. His books have been translated into fourteen languages.  Dr. Cohen attended Haverford College and received his doctorate in clinical psychology from Duke University. Dr. Cohen lives in Boston, Massachusetts. He and his wife Liz have two grown children and a granddaughter.

Please join Modern Barre for a shopping party and complimentary Signature Modern Barre class to launch Modern Barre's new partnership with New Balance Apparel! Shopping begins at 3:00pm and class will run from 4:00pm - 4:45pm. Light refreshments will be provided after class. Registration is required -- please sign up at http://bit.ly/2wu18BI.

Join Revolution Community Yoga, Title Boxing Club of Littleton, and True West for a late morning outdoor class at Gardner Field Playground across from VIllageworks to raise money for St. Jude in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.  Begin with a 30 min shadow boxing class, then a 30 min yoga class held by Revolution Community Yoga, followed by a social at True West!

Suggested $10 suggested donation. Donations will be collected in CASH at entry. All proceeds go to St. Jude's. The classes & social hour are open to the PUBLIC with a donation.

Please Register at Eventbrite. 

True West Brewery and SWELL yoga are happy to present Yoga and Brews!  Head to True West for a Saturday morning flow appropriate for all levels even beginners. Following class you will be treated to a flight of beers of your choice brewed in house included in the ticket price. 

Since you've worked up an appetite why not stay for lunch after (not included in ticket). Bring a friend or make a friend, do yoga, and drink beer!

Tickets are $25 pp and must be purchased prior to event
Register and pay at https://www.swellyogawellness.com/book-online

The 3nd Annual West Acton Wellness Fair is a family friendly festival that highlights local health, wellness and education-based businesses of W. Acton, MA & surrounding communities.  Health & wellness vendors, live music, fresh farm produce, demonstrations, and food available at West Acton Villageworks cafes & restaurants.  

Bring the whole family!  Kids events include:

FREE Music with Mister Vic sponsored by Acton Real Estate: 12:00pm at Gardner Field (across the street from Villageworks)
FREE Kids Dance Class with Julia from Modern Barre: 1:00pm at Gardner Field
FREE Kids Yoga Class with Christine from Revolution Community Yoga:  1:30pm at Gardner Field
FREE Animal Presentation from Animal Adventures: 2:00pm on the lawn next to Twin Seafood

Ages 4+ FREE Helmet Give Away from Pedal Power - Bike & Ski (On-going 1st come, 1st Serve)

The fair runs rain or shine.  

Vendors and more info at the Wellness Fair Facebook page.

Organized by Revolution Community Yoga, Revolution Community Bodywork, Wellness at Villageworks, and The Town of Acton Health Department.  Sponsored in part by OMR Architects.

elKind Nourishment presents a 2 hour workshop we will explore the feelings that come up around Body Image. Eating Psychiatrist Kathy Elkind will share steps to healing body image and ways to feel empowered. The workshop will be limited to 8 women for an intimate group.  If you have not seen the movie, "Embrace", please watch it.  It is available from iTunes. 

$38 for registration.  Register HERE.  The group will meet at Wellness at Villageworks.

If you’ve been curious about what the Revolution Community Yoga Studio is all about, now is your chance to pop in and take a casual look around! Revolution Community Yoga will be hosting their 4th Annual Open House (rescheduled due to snow in January) on Saturday, March 25th from 2:30 – 6:30pm. Free classes, live music, free chair massage, and more!  

Full details at https://yogaacton.com/rcy-open-house.

Bring your friends, your partner, your grown daughters to view and discuss this empowering documentary about women's self image. Wellness at Villageworks and elKind Nourishment present a community screening and facilitated discussion of the 2016 documentary Embrace.

"Despite being happily married and successfully juggling motherhood while running a thriving photography business, Taryn Brumfitt was privately struggling with crippling body image issues. Close to resorting to plastic surgery to ‘fix’ her post-childbirth body, Taryn decided that what she really needed to change was not in fact her body, but her attitude towards it."

Following the movie, Eating Psychology Coach Kathy Elkind will facilitate a community dialogue to share thoughts and reactions.

• Cash bar with wine, craft beer, tea, and coffee served by True West at 6:30pm
• Movie screening and dialogue begins at 7pm
• Tickets: $8 purchased in advance or at the door
• All ticket holders receive 10% off food at True West pre or post event.

Purchase your tickets at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/embrace-community-screening-and-discussion-tickets-32172252072

Join Modern Barre for a FREE introduction to the Modern Barre technique focusing on alignment, core stability, and flexibility. Classes utilize body weight exercises, light resistance and the ballet barre to gently wake up your muscles and give you a feel-good whole body stretch. This class is a perfect choice if you are new to barre, haven’t worked out in a while, or are looking for a break between higher intensity workouts -- all ages and fitness levels are welcome.  Sign up here: http://bit.ly/2l9Bwnf 

After the class, head upstairs to The Gallery at Villageworks for a screening and discussion of "Embrace".  Click for a full description of the Embrace Screening & Discussion.

Congratulations on the upcoming birth of your baby! You’ve worked over many months preparing for pregnancy and childbirth but are you ready for what comes next? In this workshop, we’ll begin your preparations for the 4th Trimester – those first few months of your newborn’s life. Your body, your emotions, and your relationships will be going through transformations. Learn what to expect, how to prepare, and ways to empower yourself to have an amazing start to parenthood.

Pre-registration: $30/person or couple; $40/person or couple day of workshop.
REGISTER

Learn more at: https://yogaacton.com/jan-10-planning-for-baby-newborn-care-sleep-essentials/

Join Alex Amorosi for a challenging and refreshing extended asana practice to detoxify your body and energize your system for the new year.  This class will focus on twists, abdominal work, back bending and we will also do breath work and intention setting meditation to help you carve out a fabulous year.  You will leave feeling strong, empowered, and renewed! All levels welcome!

$35 Pre-Registration fee / $40 day of workshop
REGISTER

More info: https://yogaacton.com/new-year-detox/

As part of the Villageworks Holiday Food Drive, Revolution Community Yoga is running a special class to benefit the Acton Food Pantry.  Acton Community Supper and Food Pantry, Inc. is a non-profit organization established in 1984 to help alleviate food-insecurity in Acton and its contiguous towns – Boxborough, Concord, Carlisle, Littleton, Maynard, Stow and Westford.

There is no charge for this class, but cash or food donations for the Acton Food Pantry would be most welcomed! The items most needed at this time are:

Spaghetti sauce • cereal (hot and cold) • peanut butter & jelly • soup • macaroni & cheese • boxed rice • canned meats & fish • 100% juice boxes • canned tomato products • baking mixes (cake, brownies, breads) • toilet paper & tissues

If you cannot attend the class but would like to make a donation, you can drop off your non-perishable food items in the donation box in the Wellness at Villageworks waiting area. 

More info at the Revolution Community Yoga website.

Join Modern Barre for a FREE Signature Modern Barre class and Beyond Yoga Trunk Show. The signature class offers a low impact, total body workout utilizing the ballet barre, light resistance, and body weight exercises. And stay to enjoy light refreshments, a showing of Beyond Yoga's newest holiday pieces and special offers just for participants. Beyond Yoga is the top brand for barre enthusiasts and those seeking the highest quality athlesuire - made in the USA and washer and dryer friendly, this line is sure to fit your life. 

Online registration required - SIGN UP

Join Modern Barre for two special classes to raise money for breast cancer research at Dana Farber.  100% of all proceeds go to the work of Dr. Sara Tolaney, a cancer researcher at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute.

Two Classes:
6:15pm Signature Modern Barre
7:30pm Beginner Modern Barre
SIGN UP - $25 per client | online registration required | sign up as "unpaid" and pay in studio.

About Our Donation
One of our very dear and loyal clients was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2013. With cutting edge therapies and world renowned doctors at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute she has been cancer free since the end of her treatment. We are very grateful to have her in class every week, healthy and strong, and a part of the Modern Barre community. Her doctor, Dr. Sara Tolaney, provided unparalleled service during her time of need and continues to provide follow up care and support. With funding and donations, Dr. Tolaney is able to perform essential research that will pave the way for future breakthrough treatments.

Dr. Tolaney is on staff of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Women's Hospital, where she is a medical oncologist and clinical investigator in the Breast Oncology Center. Her research focuses on the development of novel therapies in the treatment of breast cancer. 

Meet the practitioners who work at Wellness at Villageworks and learn about stress and stress reduction from a range of disciplines touching on mind, body and spiritual approaches.

• Physiology of Stress
• Contributors to Emotional Stress and How it Shows Up
• Accupressure Points to Achieve Balance
• Alleviating Effects of Repetitive Stress on the Body
• Taking the Stress Out of Cooking
• Mindful Eating
• Meditation and Reiki
• Zentangle: The Mindful Art of De-Stressing

Click here to reserve a spot!

Please join Modern Barre for a special FREE outdoor Cardio Modern Barre class at Gardner Field across from Villageworks. Sweat and sculpt in this upbeat, aerobic workout that will leave you feeling refreshed and energized! Bring your kids to play in the park and enjoy a juice from Acton Coffee house or a brew from True West to cap off your afternoon. 

Saturday, October 8 from 10am-11am
Registration is required | Please sign up here: http://bit.ly/2d6tbPM
Please bring a mat or large towel | Sneakers are suggested
Clients will be notified about adjustments in case of rain

The Acton-Boxborough United Way hosts this 5K road race in conjunction with the West Acton Business community and its Oktoberfest annual event. The Oktoberfest Em-Power 5K and Kids mile will benefit programs dedicated to the mental health of our teens.

Click here for registration and info

FREE CLASS: Music for Aardvarks! Drop in and experience Indian Hill Music School’s NEW early childhood program with a special class in The Gallery at Villageworks.  Singing, dancing, musical games and hand percussion with teacher Joey P. Designed for children ages 4 and under with parents/caregivers (older siblings welcome, too).
 
Presented by Indian Hill Music School, West Acton Villageworks, and Wellness at Villageworks.

We are proud sponsors of the Acton-Boxborough Farmers Market, located just down the street from us!  Come to Pearl Street in West Acton Village every Sunday from June 12 - October 23 from 10am-1pm for fresh food, music, and friendly faces!

http://www.abfarmersmarket.org/