The Corner Studio

I came here in April of 2014 thinking «Wow — $ 25 for unlimited 2 weeks is a pretty good deal — if I go 3 times then it’s worth it even if I don’t really like it». Little did I know that I would go almost every day during both of those weeks, and would continue to go most days for months to come. I got an automated e-​mail from the studio the other week congratulating me on my 1-​year anniversary at the studio, and I thought it might be a good time to write a review.
The studio itself is clean and very cozy. Hardwood floors & exposed beams inside with sage painted walls, a wall of plants, and big frosted windows for natural light set the mood. The clientele is much friendlier (read: I haven’t met a single person who gave off a snobby vibe) than all other studios I’ve attended, and I attribute this to the small neighborhood location. Turns out there are lots of other really awesome 20−30−40-somethings nearby who I maybe wouldn’t have met without this place, and I now call many of them friends. The Corner Studio has a few events over the course of the year designed to bring the community together — in addition to regular classes an workshops, there was an anniversary potluck, a twister tournament (yes, really!), and next weekend they are showing a movie. It is also air-​conditioned in the summer (much unlike my apartment!). The bathrooms have natural soap and real towels to lessen the environmental impact.
Jenna, the owner, happens to be my primary instructor — and her style really resonates with me. (I guess I’ve taken over 240 classes with her according to my MindBody account… crazy!) Taking a class with her is like living a well-​written novel. Things start off easy and then build slowly and steadily, then it gets all intense and there is generally a peak pose followed by a nice relaxing cool down. You can tell Jenna was a dancer in a previous life because each sequence is choreographed into something more beautiful than a simple succession of poses. (She also has a very beautiful toe-​point if you happen to be looking at her between updog and downdog!). Jenna has a great balance of strengthening and stretching, but every class is different so you never know what you’re going to get on a particular day (pro tip — if you ask nicely she will totally incorporate requests into her class, even at the last minute!), and she also doesn’t mind when my body decides it needs something completely different and I end up going rogue for part of class.
Jenna thinks poses through and always offers the easiest version first in All-​Levels classes so there is no pressure to do more than your body can handle. Once you are settled into the easy version, she then offers a 2^nd level and eventually makes it clear that you should stay where you are if it feels good before she offers the 3^rd. I’m someone who pushes when I shouldn’t if I think I can — and this sequencing generally keeps me from making poor choices. ;)
Erin’s classes, of which I’ve only taken like 24, are exactly what my body needs when my hips are sore and I need someone to force me to sit in half pigeon for a very long time. Her ‘yoga for runners’ class always leaves me feeling really good. (I’m not a runner — you don’t need to be)
I’ve taken a few classes with Amie, and really liked her as well. I’d take more of her classes if they fit better into my schedule. :)
Tuesday night intermediate with Jenna is honestly the highlight of my week (so much that I schedule social plans around it). It tends to be the same core of 6 – 8 people plus a random straggler here or there, and so we’ve gotten close and spend a lot of time giggling during class (I mean, falling out of one-​hand-​one-​forearm-​stand is nothing to be pretentious about — and it’s so satisfying to fall out and look up and see a classmate nail it for the first time!) My body feels the best out out of the entire week when I wake up on Wednesdays as a result of this class.
While I’m talking about my body — flashback to winter 2014 and I was in PT for back spasms, hip instability, rotator cuff impingement, and an undiagnosed foot/​ankle issue. My mobility was greatly reduced, and just getting through the day was all I could do. I didn’t dare mention my condition to Jenna during my first few classes for fear that she’d be too scared to let me do yoga. I did avoid a few moves and stuck to the easier version of poses for a long time — but slowly but surely more poses became accessible and my daily life got easier.
One year later my body is far from «good as new», but I can do handstands and can walk several miles in a day. I still can’t run, and there is still a deep imbalance in my hips and in my upper trapezius — but I am a functional human again — and there really aren’t words to explain my gratitude (nor do I think anyone can understand it if they’ve never lost their own mobility for a time) Yoga has healed a lot of me.
Anyway –I totally recommend this place. Do it.

I really had a great experience at my first class here. Jenna was very welcoming when I first got there and set me up with an introductory package. The class was hard work but a lot of fun and she made sure to give clear directions but still had a good sense of humor. I can’t wait to go back.

I have been practicing yoga with the owner of the Corner Studio, Jenna, for several years and I couldn’t be more excited that she finally opened her own studio! She has a ton of experience teaching basic to extremely advanced poses but never makes it a competition. There is plenty of room for a good class size and if you need a mat they have those to rent for a dollar. The Corner Studio offers reasonable prices for an experienced staff and I can’t wait to see more of what is in store for the future of the studio.

I love the classes at The Corner Studio. Every class is different and I always leave feeling stronger, calmer, and more balanced. Classes here include a fantastic balance of twists, stretches and strengthening poses. The studio is serene, cozy and welcoming to all levels.

I am more than happy to have found this studio; much on accident. I usually go three times a week to another studio, but my instructor was not teaching one of those days so I decided to try the Corner Studio. I had Erin as an instructor and she was really great. Her style flows but with deeper and longer poses (3 – 4 breaths rather than 1 or 2 with faster paced classes). I usually have a difficult time with my breaths during a yoga routine, but Erin’s class made this easy for me for the first time. Do not take this the wrong way — the class was still very much intense and I felt AMAZING afterwards. I appreciated her adjustments during savasana.
The next day I had Jenna and she had a similar technique to teaching, but with a little more strength building on this particular day. Her class was a bit more challenging and utilized more balances which I enjoyed. Her studio is very calm and relaxing and enjoyable to be a part of.
Overall, this studio is wonderful and I recommend everyone to at least try it.

I really like the yoga here, it’s a bit cold now that the winter is creeping in for real, but Jenna has been responsive and kind enough to check in about it.
They offer gentle assists, anatomically safe instruction (Jenna is meticulous about this), and the right balance of challenge and variation for all levels.
I come from a different tradition than Jenna’s training but have always left learning something new, and appreciating her style, humility and compassion.
The space is warm, beautifully done with a combination of greenery, that reclaimed wood post and beam architecture, and clean lines. There’s not a lot of Hindu influence here — their music selections are mostly ambient, modern relaxation or upbeat tracks that don’t compete with instruction.
Don’t get confused — enter through the Main St. door, as if you were going to the bank, but keep going into the building, and up the first half flight of stairs, you’re there!
This is a wonderful business in Medford, I want to help hang permanent decal signs on the windows, as it’s really hard to know that studio is even there. I discovered it by accident when visiting a friend. Gem in Medford.
Support a small business owner offering really good yoga with a sincerely open heart.

I’ve been a loyal member of The Corner Studio for a week now. I’ve been to five yoga classes and I LOVE them.
The space is small but the classes are great for a person who is trying to practice yoga every day. My goal is to go 5 or 6 days a week.
I have taken the restorative class which is relaxing and helps me sleep great at night.
I have taken the All Levels class which has challenged and centered me at the same time.
I want to try Yoga for Runners and Yoga Beats soon. I hope that maybe a few more times could be added to the schedule as a 6am class is way too early. I could easily do 7am and maybe the schedule will have this soon, but otherwise, it’s a great studio.
I’ve had Jenna, who is the owner for all but one of my classes and she is wonderful. Erin, is great too — I really like how she watches what I am doing and came around and adjusted me during Shavasana.
I am so glad to have this down the street from me. After living in Medford for four years and finding zero good yoga studios, I am glad that The Corner Studio is here!
Can’t wait to be a loyal member.

Jenna is an excellent yoga teacher! I’ve been a student of her for years, and couldn’t be more excited that she has now opened up her own studio!
I’ve never been to class that is the same. I am always learning new and fun (and useful) poses. Jenna constantly varies her classes to cater to the requests of her students.
Her facility is a beautiful space. Very calming and relaxing with plenty of space for the whole class to stretch out. Jenna provides all the necessary equipment if you forget your own — blocks, mats, straps, etc. Parking is never an issue.
I would highly recommend The Corner Studio, whether you are new to yoga or have been practicing for years. You won’t regret it!