five doors health + wellness

five doors health + wellness A small wellness shop in Central Square offering small group and semi-private yoga, as well as body work, energy healing, acupuncture and more.

This is the time of year when I feel the best. As much as I love the summer, it takes a lot to stay cool and calm—I tend...
09/16/2025

This is the time of year when I feel the best. As much as I love the summer, it takes a lot to stay cool and calm—I tend to operate from “frustrated” or “agitated”. In mid- to late- August I start to feel lighter. More spacious. Ayurveda helped me to understand this better but I always knew it—I just couldn’t always explain it. As we enter vata season this spaciousness may present as unease for you. Things might feel swirly or erratic. Life in this country in 2025 surely doesn’t help. Do your best to root. Nurture. Nourish. Stay warm. Routine helps. As does time in nature. Here are a few moments from my bike ride and walk earlier—even looking at nature can help. Take care of yourself. The world needs you.

November 4. Some shots from our morning garden stroll in Maine (+ one from yesterday’s). So many blooms seem to be linge...
11/04/2024

November 4. Some shots from our morning garden stroll in Maine (+ one from yesterday’s). So many blooms seem to be lingering this year. It makes me wonder how much it has to do with warmer days—and has me thinking about the role sunshine, warmth, nourishment and water plays in their longevity and endurance. Big week. Don’t forget to hydrate. Bundle up. Find nourishment for your body, mind and soul. Let’s do our best not to whither. In class this week we will continue to focus on building heat, resilience and stamina. We will practice being present. And I hope to see you. Take care of yourself. ❤️

And that is a wrap. Season 10 you introduced some new Dock BINGO squares including “white geese”, “56 degrees”, “fellow ...
08/28/2024

And that is a wrap. Season 10 you introduced some new Dock BINGO squares including “white geese”, “56 degrees”, “fellow Swiftie” and “rain shower” and we even met a few new faces. Thanks to all who came out. Here are a few shots from the last class—why don’t I ever think to capture the humans? Luckily I have them in my memory and heart. What a fun summer. I miss this gorgeous spot and lovely group already.

If you have practiced with me during the last two months you most likely heard a cat meowing during our hour together. L...
07/15/2024

If you have practiced with me during the last two months you most likely heard a cat meowing during our hour together. Last week G captured the images. Our poor northern friend Q can’t fathom why I would talk for one hour and not come out and play with him. G goes downstairs every class to explain it to him (and I walk Q through it beforehand) but I am not sure he understands English/human terms (like yoga and zoom). Bonus shot of Q kissing or smelling me while I was in Downward Facing Dog on the porch on Sunday (thanks again for capturing 📸 ). What would we do without our four-legged friends?

🚨 New class alert! Join Jenny on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. ET for our first zoom meditation offering. This 30-minute weekly ...
03/27/2024

🚨 New class alert! Join Jenny on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. ET for our first zoom meditation offering. This 30-minute weekly class will begin with some brief instructions and be followed by a 15-20 minute guided meditation—and conclude with reflection and discussion. You are welcome to sit or lie down during this session. Never meditated? Perfect time to start. Meditate daily? Join us. Somewhere in between? Lovely, please pop in. All welcome. Hope to see you on Thursday evening.

Yesterday I reached the point of my integrated nutrition program where I can officially start coaching. I thought it was...
03/13/2024

Yesterday I reached the point of my integrated nutrition program where I can officially start coaching. I thought it was going to happen at the end of the week and was caught off guard—and I was surprisingly emotional. I almost didn’t share the photo (hence the delay) but realized there should be more photos in our feeds of unshowered humans with tears in their eyes (and chia seeds in their teeth). I am not taking clients yet but will continue to weave theories into private and public yoga classes. More to come on health coaching at 5D but for now, still soaking in the milestone—and lots more to learn (another test next week!). Thanks for all of your support on this journey.

I know a few of you were surprised to learn there was a 9 a.m. class today (+ thanks for reaching out to confirm…it take...
01/01/2024

I know a few of you were surprised to learn there was a 9 a.m. class today (+ thanks for reaching out to confirm…it takes a village) but I am at the point in my healing journey where sticking to my sleep, yoga + meal schedule is the best gift I can give myself. I am so grateful for this community. Thank you for your support in 2023 as I battled Long Covid + made a challenging decision about our space. I look forward to many more laughs, shared moments + stories in 2024. Here are some shots from my quiet holiday—a bit of coloring, a puzzle, some delicious Indian food + a brisk, post-practice walk. Wishing you a healthy + peaceful New Year. ❤️

What. A. Week. Thank you for all your kind words on zoom + in person. I am sad to say goodbye to 763 Mass but thankful f...
10/27/2023

What. A. Week. Thank you for all your kind words on zoom + in person. I am sad to say goodbye to 763 Mass but thankful for the memories going all the way back to 2015 when I met so many of you. It is not goodbye. We created something extra special (+ totally unexpected) these past few years online + we will continue to meet there as I play with new ideas to connect in person. Sophia + G (aka the moving crew)—my back + I sincerely thank you. It was also so nice to also visit with Ray, Daniele (+ hubby!), Jenny + Polly as we packed up (+ took much-needed breaks). One more stop + then returning the U-Haul. So ready for dinner + bed (yes it is only 3:42). So many memories of the last 5.5 years dancing in my head…thank you for all of your support. See you on zoom!

Any Instant Pot fans out there? I don’t like kitchen gadgets but with my new nutrition/healing protocol the “nom nom” co...
10/09/2023

Any Instant Pot fans out there? I don’t like kitchen gadgets but with my new nutrition/healing protocol the “nom nom” cookbooks have really helped me re-think life without (or limiting greatly) pasta and rice and we finally took the plunge. Of course I read both manuals front to back (so many safety warnings!) and am happy to say I didn’t break a window or any bones. And as if one new gadget wasn’t enough, nom nom wore me down and I bought a spiralizer. Gasp. It was so fun to turn zucchini into noodles and I really didn’t miss my gluten-free (and yummy) Jovial pasta. No photo of the final dish—it was bolognese—but a few shots of the process. Always nice to step outside my comfort zone.

Mailing our fifth loan payment—three more to go—and thinking about how grateful I am for all the support we received fro...
09/14/2023

Mailing our fifth loan payment—three more to go—and thinking about how grateful I am for all the support we received from the City of Cambridge, as well as from the state and federal agencies. I had to make the gut-wrenching decision to let go of our beloved space but staying open to what comes next. Until we find a new way to connect in-person, we really, really hope you will continue to zoom with us. I think we have proven connection + support can happen via screen. Excited about this next chapter. If you have ideas, send them my way. It takes a village. Thank you for zooming since March 2020. I can’t imagine the last 41 months without you.

I felt all kinds of emotions this morning as G helped me with my reflector vest and I set off for our final dock class o...
08/29/2023

I felt all kinds of emotions this morning as G helped me with my reflector vest and I set off for our final dock class of the season. I made sure I left a little early so I could soak it all in. Here are a few shots from the bike ride over—and some moments from the dock. What a run. In 2015 a friend asked if I could sub a class and the rest is history. I love this spot. Thanks to everyone who came out for Season Nine and stay tuned to see if we do it all again in 2024.

Another delightful Tuesday morning spent on the lawn at Cambridge City Hall. I love this class + little community that g...
08/01/2023

Another delightful Tuesday morning spent on the lawn at Cambridge City Hall. I love this class + little community that gathers weekly under the tree. Here are some shots as I looked up at the sky, as well as two of Jenny as she led us through a lovely sequence. The last shot is of Jenny on the Mass Ave Bridge—we unexpectedly pedaled back to the South End together + continued our chat (+ adventure). We hope to see you for this free class—Tuesdays @ 10 next to the shop. And thanks to The City of Cambridge for including us in their Cambridge Plays initiative. (Come play!)

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five doors health + wellness

We may be small, but we have big plans.

Behind each of the five doors will be a yoga teacher, a wellness practitioner or shelves of resources available to help you feel (+ look?) your best. But it’s not just about us... we hope you feel connected to the community so that as you continue (or begin!) your journey to become the healthiest version of yourself, you never feel alone.

We are quietly launching on May 1, 2018 with yoga. Body work will begin on Saturday, May 5. Acupuncture sessions will be scheduled starting on September 1. So keep checking fivedoorsyoga.com to learn how you can sign up for a yoga or meditation class or to book an appointment for a massage or acupuncture.

five doors health + wellness 763 Massachusetts Avenue #7 Cambridge, MA 02139 (above Life Alive)