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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 towards living his Dharma (purpose). He decided to forego another music degree and instead stepped into the wellness realm. “My mom had always been an inspiration for me to touch people’s lives in a positive way.” Ben found his way to personal training and also began practicing yoga again. He was fortunate enough to apprentice with a seasoned teacher and soon began teaching yoga.
“Since coming back to my yoga practice there has been a profound shift in my life. In fact, yoga has touched all areas of my life. This is why I do the work I do so that I can share this with clients and students and help them see that transformation and living a more auspicious life is possible.”
Ben received his personal training certification from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and is additionally certified by the Functional Movement Screen (FMS), which has advanced his understanding of human movement patterns and how they relate to functional performance and injury prevention. His current and past clientele range from those interested in weight loss, post rehab clients, college and semi-pro athletes and beginner to advanced yogis. Incorporating aspects of both yoga and resistance training, Ben provides a balance between the individual desires of his clients regarding their physical body and promoting and emphasizing a mind-body connection.
Ben prides himself on his commitment and enthusiasm towards his work and is continually working to grow his personal yoga practice. Through continued education and yoga training, Ben is able to practice what he preaches and offer his students a thorough understanding of the ever-growing practice of yoga. Ben currently studies with Yogarupa Rod Stryker of ParaYoga (www.parayoga.com) and Senior Certified ParaYoga teacher Lauren Toolin (www.laurenjaytoolin.com). He supplements his yoga training with continuing education seminars on meditation and breathing, structural alignment, and strength and conditioning. Using the technique of “wise progression”, Ben teaches yoga from a place of compassion and leadership, often using humor to connect with students. Ben expresses his knowledge of the body by incorporating alignment principles throughout his classes. He is able to safely bring students to their edge by encouraging them to rest when they need to, take it to the edge when possible and ultimately enjoy the process of breathing through it. His classes provide a challenge to students while remaining accessible and open to all those interested in the practice of yoga.
If you’re interested in meeting with Ben to discuss personal training options, developing or advancing your personal yoga practice or with any questions about Underground Studios, contact him at info@bostonundergroundstudios.com
joined Underground Studios in March of 2010. With a
decade long career in fitness beginning at Bridgewater State College,
"Boh" has a wide range of experiences that directly impact his
results-based programming. As a Certified Strength and Conditioning
Specialist (NSCA-CSCS), he draws upon the principles of proper
movement mechanics with all of his clients - men, women, and children
of all ages and abilities. An expert at exercise modification, he has
shown the ability to work with those entering a gym for the first time
since high school Phys. Ed. class as well as those preparing for elite
college and professional competitive athletic events. So, whatever
your goal, whether improving posture, preventing injury, weight loss
or fat loss, improved performance, or just to have fun with your
workouts again, we are positive "Boh" can help you. To learn more
about one-on-one and/or small group training with Boh please contact
us at info@bostonundergroundstudios.com
The currents of Grace bring each of us to our yoga practice on many different waves. Andrea was fortunate to catch a small wave back in 1994, but it wasn’t until after she completed her Hatha yoga teacher training in 2004 that she found solid footing and skillful action on the Maha (great) wave of Anusara. She continues to refine her skills in navigating that Ocean by dedicating many hours of study to playful inquiry of the self, a deeper understanding of the Universal Principles of Alignment and the vastness and depth of Tantric philosophy.
Andrea teaches her students to always start with a solid foundation from which they can expand themselves into their own greatness. She believes the way to align with your heart is through fun and playful engagement of all that life has to offer. What better way to play than to test the waters of your own strength, courage and child like curiosity!
Andrea offers deep, deep gratitude to all her teachers-especially John Friend, Douglas Brooks and Paul Muller-Ortega. Without their wise teachings, the ocean would be 3 less drops of magnificence and fullness.
As a plump 12-year old, armed with The Teenage Diet Book and a ‘health spa’ membership, Diana quickly lost her adolescent chubbiness and fell in love with nutrition and physical activity.
Since then, she’s vested in lifelong priorities of health, vegetarian nutrition and physical activity -- after years of teaching aerobics and being an amateur body builder, she focused her teaching in yoga.
That transition led her ultimately to the heart-felt and celebratory style of John Friend’s Anusara® yoga, and she has been a registered Anusara-Inspired yoga teacher since 2003. As a teacher, she looks for your dynamism, playfulness, and luminosity and encourages you to let that shine out. Her teaching focuses on optimal alignment through balanced energy, having fun, and celebrating the radiance of the heart.
Diana teaches from the place of knowing inside of you, there is a Light⎯and that when you seek, find and acknowledge this Light, you also rediscover the love, acceptance, and serenity that dwell within.
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“Ben is undoubtedly the best trainer I have ever worked with...and I have worked with quite a few over the years. The first time I came in, I knew immediately that he knew what he was talking about. He was able to predict areas of pain in my body from asking just a few questions and developed a routine that strengthened muscles I didn't even know I had! In a matter of a few sessions, the pain I was experiencing subsided.
The best side effect is that I lost 7 pounds in a matter of weeks. With his supportive advice, training and nutritional guidance (eating more, not less - who knew!), I dropped weight and am in the best shape of my life.”
Amber 36, Jamaica Plain
“I have been working with Ben as a client for the past three years and I could not be more satisfied. Ben is very knoweldgable and well versed in his craft. He takes the needs of each individual into consideration and has developed an approach to personal training that touches upon many disciplines.
Ben devotes his complete and total attention to each workout and has always been willing to investigate and apply new ideas and techniques based on my needs. I clearly have achieved many of the initial fitness goals and have added many new ones along the way. I would strongly recommend Ben to anyone looking to start getting in shape, or maintain an existing level of fitness.”
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Ben McLellan
