Ben McLellan opened Underground Studios in 2009 to provide yoga and personal training in a welcoming and professional environment for students and clients of all levels. Ben found yoga while in college studying classical percussion. Due to the rigors of practicing and playing for many hours he developed tendonitis. “This was a very challenging time for me as I saw my music career being challenged by a physical issue.” After exploring several methods Ben was introduced to yoga by his sister. “I began practicing power yoga and felt immediate relief from my tendonitis.” He continued to practice for a couple of years and then slipped away from practice for a few years. Upon moving to Massachusetts to pursue a master’s degree in music, Ben’s life took a major turn... Read the profile >>
Dawn Nida was born and raised in St.Petersburg, Florida. She graduated from the University of Florida (GO GATORS) with her BS in Materials Engineering. She then obtained a Master’s degree in Materials Engineering from NC State and a Ph.D in Biomedical Engineering from Rice University. She is currently developing biosensors for US Army Labs in Natick. Her goal is to become the chief scientist at US Army Labs. Someday she hopes she can replace Ira Flatow on NPR’s Science Friday. Dawn enjoys endurance racing including 50K runs, marathons, half-ironman triathlons, and 5K swims. She enjoys endurance events because they make her feel strong and invincible, once you finish such an event the strength and passion carries over into other parts of life. When she is not watching college... Read the profile >>
Over 10 years ago I began a steady yoga practice after a decade in Social Services. While I am so grateful for my time as a Social Worker...after years the exhaustion outweighed the joy and that path of yoga called me. I did my training through Open Doors in Weymouth, MA. I am highly influenced by many teachers since that time, but I consider my main teachers to be: Sharon Gannon & David Life (Jivamukti), Johnny Gillespie, Rolf Gates and David Vendetti. I bow deeply to each of them. I am blessed to teach in many beautiful studios and to be a Lululemon Ambassador (Natick.) I run 200 hour teacher training programs and spend a considerable amount of time in my one on one advanced teaching concepts with teachers who have graduated at the 200 hr level. My specialty is Energetic... Read the profile >>
“I knew from my first CrossFit workout that I had found something special. The CrossFit program was so physically challenging that trying to compare it to my sport, gymnastics, was even a challenge. CrossFit has taken me to a level of fitness that I never thought existed. Aside from the great physical rewards, there is a mental strength component to this program that is found no where else. Being able to push yourself to the brink of failure and exhaustion during a workout builds strength that is applicable to life. I believe that I am not only physically stronger, but mentally and emotionally stronger because of CrossFit. At CFNE there is such a unique community and sense of camaraderie where people are so friendly but push each other to the outer limits of comfort. It is a special... Read the profile >>
What resonates deeply with Sarah Gardner is empowering others to make a difference and leave their mark. She believes deeply that each person is alive with possibility and can make a profound difference. Sarah received her Master of Education from Boston University in Human Movement in 1994. She then began a career in Personal Training. She enjoyed designing workouts for clients that were somewhat unconventional for standard gyms and as a result branched out and began her own in home personal training business. Today, with seven trainers, Perfect Form In-Home training is going strong. Seven years ago Sarah discovered yoga. Without a doubt, it was the first time in her fitness journey that the mind, body, and soul were connected. Yoga brought new joy to her life and then... Read the profile >>
