View of morning yoga class on the deck at Proprietors Lodge overlooking Pontoosuc Lake and Mount Greylock in the distance!

Today was the first day of outdoor summer yoga, and it reminded me just how wonderful this place is! I’ve been doing yoga for almost 20 years, and BYDF is absolutely the best studio (and community) I’ve ever joined — there is so much warmth, joy, and love in every class.

I am in the area for the summer since I am a snowbird. I was looking for a place to do Pilates and other classes and found this lovely studio. Very welcoming and instructors so far have all been great and help accommodate individual needs and limitations. I do Reformer Pilates in Florida and this is an effective way to keep in shape while diversifying my workouts during my time up north.

Great instructor

Tamara Hickey is a superb teacher and the Align and Refine class is unique. Thank you!

I always look forward to going to Berkshire Dance and Yoga. There is such a great variety of classes from Barre classes to Sound Bath and Dance classes the options are endless. I'm always learning something new and I am meeting new friends as well as old friends again. It is a great yoga studio, I highly recommend trying a class! 🧘‍♀️

Expertly led, just-right combination of effort and mindfulness, in a beautiful space with a lovely community of humans. Feels like a sanctuary .

Berkshire Yoga Dance & Fitness is a haven for me. The teachers are the best I've had in a long time.

What’s not to love about BYDF? Variety, expertise, and love. Most importantly for me is ZOOM now that I am no longer local. Always feel part of a supporting community even online. Love, love, love every session with different yogis: Rachael, Olivia, Tamara, Antoinette, Nora, and Daria. Each brings their passion and I am grateful.

Rachael and the teachers at Berkshire Yoga Dance and Fitness have built something special - a place where you can explore a variety of practices and actually feel connected to the people around you. In a time when spaces like this are hard to find, I'm genuinely grateful to be part of this community.

Although I live in New Mexico and can’t attend classes in person, I so enjoy the wide variety of classes offered at Berkshire Yoga that I can attend in my own time. I especially grateful to have found the Strong and Grounded class with Antoinette. It is just what I have been looking for - a slower paced strength building class with great cuing, variety and encouragement. I also like that it feels very connected to the practice of yoga.

Barre is a great class, and Olivia is an excellent instructor. She is adorable, funny, has a contagious laugh and some cool dance moves that she weaves into session to make it more engaging and fun!

Feb 8 just did gentle yoga previously recorded. Perfect mix of stretches and easy moves for my arthritic body, good flow easy to follow and enjoyed choice of music. Thank you!

I enjoyed the sound back very much last night! I received exactly what I asked for. Which was calming and pain relief. The sound bath was very relaxing and I enjoyed the sounds. I recommend Nora. She was great!

I've been attending classes since October 2025 and absolutely love it! The studio is spacious and very well put together with equipment you can use during practice. All instructors have been lovely.

I feel so lucky to have found Berkshire Yoga Dance & Fitness! The community is warm and welcoming, classes are thoughtfully taught, energizing, and accessible, with instructors who are supportive and encouraging. It’s a beautiful space to move, build strength, and feel grounded and connected in mind, body, and spirit. 🤍

I attended my first yoga class in a studio and it was amazing! As a college student home from break, as well as a now retired collegiate athlete, I was looking for other ways to incorporate movement in my life & was super interested in attending a fitness class. I have previously practiced yoga with YouTube videos and just by myself & loved this class. I attended the align and refine with Tamara and I will definitely be back!!

What a beautiful class and experience this has been for me and my introduction to Berkshire Yoga & Corinne. This class has brought deep joy into my life. I have taken 3 classes so far and I truly don't want them to end. Dancing is something I knew would let me literally shake off the week, be silly, be open as well as he part of a community. I hope and pray this class will continue on the schedule. Cori makes you feel so welcome, as well as a unique & important part of this world we live in. I look forward to the people who make this class so fun! Thank you for bringing joy into my life! This space and the people are really amazing 💞

I absolutely love yoga dance with Corinne! Her instruction is so warm and friendly and inclusive. The content of each dance, which align with the chakras is amazing. An incredible experience if you just allow yourself to let go. And the warm up and the ending are just truly amazing. Thank you for this great experience.❤️

Pre-Thanksgiving Gratitude at BYDF was a beautiful way to start the holiday season! So grateful for this community and the shared energy! Rachael holds space for release and support as she leads us through a beautiful mind and body meditative flow. We are blessed to have someone like Rachael creating space for such communal harmony.

Amazing yoga studio. The instructors are all very friendly and attentive.

Great instructor, she welcomed everyone and brought a lot of energy into the class.

I have been with Rachael and Berkshire Yoga Fitness for more then 10 years. It has been such a wonderful experience! I have watched BYDF grow from studio classes, to many innovative new offerings each year and the amazing outdoor classes at Proprietors Lodge and Balderdash. The classes are taught by Rachael and other wonderful instructors. Every class is led by instructors who are talented, skilled and dedicated to making each person's experience as positive as possible. Classes are also available online, which allows me to continue my practice in NJ & wherever I travel, as well as in MA!Thanks for making this all possible.

It was my first time attending that gym and doing Yoga and if I lived in the area I would must certainly be attending that gym for Yoga

This is the most welcoming and non judgmental work out facility I have ever been in. Not only the instructors but also the other people taking rhe classes here. I love it and would recommend it to anyone!!

BYDF is by far the best yoga studio I’ve been too. I did a trial at the beginning of the year and I knew immediately that this was the place for me. Everyone there was so kind, from the talented teachers to the passionate students, they created a relaxing atmosphere you could easily fall into.

I am finishing up my 3 week discovery pass. I took 12 classes and appreciated the variety: Align and Refine, Balance and Mobility, Pilates, Yoga on the lawn. The instructors are fantastic. The vibe is welcoming, calming, and respectful of all levels of practices. I am hooked!

The absolute best place to practice yoga and dance! Their summer outdoor classes add another layer of beauty to this awesome studio! Instructors are top notch, the proprietress, Rachael Plaine is an absolute Goddess, truly from another plane!

Warm, welcoming, light-filled space with a wide range of classes and membership options. There’s something for everyone - from Vinyasa or Restorative Yoga to Pilates, Barre, and Zumba! Many classes are also available online live or through their on demand library, and classes are even held outdoors in the summer. Truly the Best in the Berkshires!

I finally started my true journey of self care and healing in January 2025. My intention was to focus on mind/body connection, strengthen my core, relieve stress, and find inner peace. In 6 months I have found more than that. BYDF is a loving and supportive community. Recently Justine said, leave your suitcases full of life's challenges here. I will take them. (I paraphrase). This was an emotional moment for me and speaks to the care that all the teachers possess. I knew at that point I was "home". The scope of classes and workshops offered is a blessing . Thank you Rachael, for discovering the talent and uniqueness of all these wonderful teachers.(Sarah)