Union Walk Club by MOTA
Apr
13

Union Walk Club by MOTA

Join our walk club, a movement practice for all bodies and abilities to move together in community. Whether you stroll, roll, or take rest breaks as needed, we honor all energy levels. Our pace is set by presence, not performance—centered in connection, accessibility, and joy. This is a space free from pressure, where all ways of being are celebrated. Walk like the ladies in the mall or stroll like the Bridgertons .. we here for it all.

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Summer at Sky Meadow Retreat (All Inclusive)
Jul
11
to Jul 14

Summer at Sky Meadow Retreat (All Inclusive)

Join Monia for a midsummer getaway retreat in the stunning Northern Vermont. During this retreat we will connect to understand the pillars of community while simultaneously cultivating deep rest internally. Whether it’s a fire-side chat, or strolling the property, hanging in the gazebo, taking a dip in the ponds or saying hello to the farm animals — there is plenty room to explore what it is you’re looking for to feel at home within yourself.

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Farewell Party
Mar
29

Farewell Party

THANK YOU <3

With a heavy heart and a grounded spirit, I share that our MOTA will close its doors on March 31, 2025. This decision comes after deep reflection, and while transitions are bittersweet, I’m ready for this next chapter.

For nearly four years, this space has been one of healing, connection, and growth. I’m endlessly grateful for each of you—our students, teachers, and community—who have made this possible. 1,324 days without loans is a testament to your unwavering support. While this space at 11 Bow St. can no longer uphold the safety and values we cherish, I remain committed to my work—offering yoga, teacher trainings, and expanding my role as a postpartum doula for queer and BIPOC families.

To our teachers—past and present—thank you for holding space so graciously. To our students, I hope you continue to support these incredible teachers and carry our community’s spirit forward.

Let’s celebrate together one last time! Join us for a Farewell Party on March 29, 2025, from 4:30–6:30 PM. Let’s dance, connect, and honor the space we’ve built together.

  • We will be selling the props, plants, and furniture! If there is something you’d like to request in advance or donate to adopt as your MOTA memorabilia, you can email me at wellness@MOTAboston.space.

If you’re on our newsletter - check your emails for the full story. If you’re not, sign up for our newsletter at the bottom of the page to see what we’re up to next!

If you have questions about logistics, you probably have an active account with us and those details are in your email if not, email me! monia@motaboston.space

-Monia Fernandez

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*Free* Community Health Talk: Pelvic Health
Mar
28

*Free* Community Health Talk: Pelvic Health

Massachusetts General Hospital Urogynecology and Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Presents:

Research indicates that one in three women will experience a pelvic health condition in their lifetime, with incidence increasing with age. Unfortunately, significant disparities in access to pelvic health care persist, especially in communities of color. This gap is one we have witnessed firsthand, and it has inspired us to secure research funding for 25 educational seminars across neighborhoods in Boston. Our goal is to empower communities to seek care, advocate for health resources, and address common but often overlooked health concerns. This research study is being done to understand help seeking behaviors for Urogynecologic and Pelvic issues, identify barriers to seeking care for these conditions, and identify medical education gaps and their influence on help seeking.

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5th Annual Divine Feminine Retreat w/ Monia Fernandez
Feb
14
to Feb 17

5th Annual Divine Feminine Retreat w/ Monia Fernandez

All Inclusive

5th Annual Divine Feminine Retreat


Friday 2/14/25 - Monday 2/17/25

Sky Meadow Retreat is built on an original 115-acre homestead in Vermont’s rugged and remote Northeast Kingdom. It was settled around 1850 and served as a family farm and homestead for 100 years. The magnificent Retreat Barn was then used as a dairy barn, an operation supported by the nearby railroad then in service.  

Join Monia for the fifth annual retreat in the stunning Northern Vermont, where we’ll dive deep into the essence of divine feminine energy. This retreat is all about self-love, body care, and intuitive movement for the mind. You don’t need to identify as a woman or have a partner to embrace the feminine energy we all possess.

Throughout our time together, we’ll create a nurturing space for connection and creativity, celebrating community and self-embodiment. We’ll awaken our bodies to ignite our divine energy, allowing us to express our insights through creativity and sound. Together, we’ll build a supportive village, engaging in art, cooking, and profound self-restoration.

With the energizing vibes of the Full Moon in Leo, we’ll tap into our expressive nature and explore new depths of connection. Are you ready to deepen your relationship with your divine feminine energy? Join us for this transformative experience!

For my BIPOC babes, save $100 on any rate <3

More information & pricing details here:

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Read and Relax Pajama Party: MOTA x Cambridge Naturals
Jan
25

Read and Relax Pajama Party: MOTA x Cambridge Naturals

Calling all introverts! Join us for a special Saturday night event in collaboration with Cambridge Naturals for a reading party! What is a reading party? It’s simple, bring a book you’ve been reading, join others for a quiet reading session, and then share your thoughts with others. We’ll start the event with some breathwork guided by Monia before we sit down to read and share our thoughts on our books. Get cozy and grab a mocktail provided by Cambridge Naturals & read for a little while. Pajama attire is encouraged, but not mandatory!

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Katonah Body Reading w/ Monia Fernandez (she/they)
Jan
4

Katonah Body Reading w/ Monia Fernandez (she/they)

Somatic = of or relating to the wall of the body, Integrate = to bring together or incorporate (parts) into a whole.

Do you feel like your body isn't always in tune with your mind? Or maybe it's challenging to find out where pain or stress is originating in the body?

Join Monia in this 90 minute exploration of all of the layers of the Atman (The Self). This offering will be available for 4 people at a time so that the assists and adjustments offered are catered to the specific individual.

Space is limited. Joining Monia, will be assistants that help support the class and the students. The offerings this time will consist of: mobility work, myofascial work, gentle adjustments, pranayama (breath-work), and any other modalities that might support the students best.

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Ayurvedic Insights on Menstruation
Dec
14

Ayurvedic Insights on Menstruation

Ayurvedic Insights on Menstruation

In this presentation, we will discuss diet, lifestyle, and herb recommendations tailored to support the 28-day menstrual cycle archetype. These strategies are designed to enhance well-being by addressing the unique needs of each phase in the cycle, promoting balance and vitality with help of our beloved Ayurveda.
Everyone is welcome, come with comfortable clothes and lots of questions!

This is a free community event

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Katonah Body Reading w/ Monia Fernandez (she/they)
Dec
8

Katonah Body Reading w/ Monia Fernandez (she/they)

Somatic = of or relating to the wall of the body, Integrate = to bring together or incorporate (parts) into a whole.

Do you feel like your body isn't always in tune with your mind? Or maybe it's challenging to find out where pain or stress is originating in the body?

Join Monia in this 90 minute exploration of all of the layers of the Atman (The Self). This offering will be available for 4 people at a time so that the assists and adjustments offered are catered to the specific individual.

Space is limited. Joining Monia, will be assistants that help support the class and the students. The offerings this time will consist of: mobility work, myofascial work, gentle adjustments, pranayama (breath-work), and any other modalities that might support the students best.

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TI-MYTT 5H: Asana Lab w/ SarahEmily
Nov
24

TI-MYTT 5H: Asana Lab w/ SarahEmily

In this TI-MYTT module, we'll cover the basics of asana shapes and review sanskrit names.

Join SarahEmily for a deep dive into leading folks in and out of these shapes in a meaningful way. This will include discussions on the areas of the body that need to be opened/strengthened to practice them. We'll cover pose family groupings so we can begin to see which poses allow you to target specific areas of the body. We will also discuss props and modifications for poses.

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Endometriosis Affinity Circle with Monia
Nov
21

Endometriosis Affinity Circle with Monia

Join us for a compassionate sharing circle focused on the experiences of those living with endometriosis and chronic pain. We'll begin with a brief meditation and pranayama (breathwork) practice to cultivate inner calm and presence. This will be followed by an open sharing time, where attendees are invited to express their challenges, triumphs, and sources of support. Leave feeling validated, heard, and part of a supportive community.

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Yoga Nidra w/ Monia (she/they)
Nov
14

Yoga Nidra w/ Monia (she/they)

Join Monia for an empowering Yoga Nidra practice designed to provide deep rest and restore your nervous system. Through the practice of yoga nidra, you'll explore the delicate balance between the body's rest-and-digest mode (the parasympathetic nervous system) and its fight-or-flight mode (the sympathetic nervous system).

 

By guiding your awareness inward and cultivating a state of wakeful relaxation, this session will guide you deeper in the journey of regulating your autonomic nervous system - the part that controls all the involuntary functions in your body like breathing, heart rate, and digestion. Led with a trauma-informed lens, this workshop offers a safe, inclusive space for BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and dynamically disabled/disabled folx to experience the integrative benefits of this profound meditative practice. Leave feeling grounded, replenished, and reconnected to your innate wholeness. All levels are always welcome.

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Body Reading Lab w/ Monia Fernandez (she/they)
Nov
3

Body Reading Lab w/ Monia Fernandez (she/they)

Somatic = of or relating to the wall of the body, Integrate = to bring together or incorporate (parts) into a whole.

Do you feel like your body isn't always in tune with your mind? Or maybe it's challenging to find out where pain or stress is originating in the body?

Join Monia in this 90 minute exploration of all of the layers of the Atman (The Self). This offering will be available for 4 people at a time so that the assists and adjustments offered are catered to the specific individual.

Space is limited. Joining Monia, will be assistants that help support the class and the students. The offerings this time will consist of: mobility work, myofascial work, gentle adjustments, pranayama (breath-work), and any other modalities that might support the students best.

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Flow with the Zodiac Libra w/ Nicolle
Oct
20

Flow with the Zodiac Libra w/ Nicolle

Cosmos meets yoga mat.

Join us for a transformative Vinyasa Flow yoga class inspired by the Zodiac signs.

Each month we will embody a different Zodiac sign. Through mindful movement we will connect with it’s essence, explore unique character traits, strengths and related elements.

Classes are open to all levels and all zodiacs 💜.

Stay for tea & community

After the class, relax with tea and biscuits, engage with fellow yogis, and maybe pick a tarot card for some additional cosmic guidance.

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TI-MYTT 5H Mod: Yoga &amp; Business w/ Nicolle (she/her)
Oct
12

TI-MYTT 5H Mod: Yoga & Business w/ Nicolle (she/her)

Cosmos meets yoga mat.

Join us for a transformative Vinyasa Flow yoga class inspired by the Zodiac signs.

Each month we will embody a different Zodiac sign. Through mindful movement we will connect with it’s essence, explore unique character traits, strengths and related elements.

Classes are open to all levels and all zodiacs 💜.

Stay for tea & community

After the class, relax with tea and biscuits, engage with fellow yogis, and maybe pick a tarot card for some additional cosmic guidance.

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Deep Relaxation Getaway: Restorative w/ Alaska (she/her)
Oct
6

Deep Relaxation Getaway: Restorative w/ Alaska (she/her)

Deep Relaxation is a monthly restorative yoga and meditation class designed for leisurely stretching and deep relaxation. This class includes a mix of standing and seated yoga poses targeting common points of tension, with modifications provided for all levels. We’ll conclude with a 10-minute Savasana, featuring a calming meditation to help you visualize your happy place and prepare for the month ahead.

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Embracing Light &amp; Dark: Celebrating the Autumnal Equinox w/ Jennie
Sep
22

Embracing Light & Dark: Celebrating the Autumnal Equinox w/ Jennie

Deep Relaxation is a monthly restorative yoga and meditation class designed for leisurely stretching and deep relaxation. This class includes a mix of standing and seated yoga poses targeting common points of tension, with modifications provided for all levels. We’ll conclude with a 10-minute Savasana, featuring a calming meditation to help you visualize your happy place and prepare for the month ahead.

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Read and Relax Pajama Party: MOTA x Cambridge Naturals
Sep
21

Read and Relax Pajama Party: MOTA x Cambridge Naturals

Calling all introverts! Join us for a special Saturday night event in collaboration with Cambridge Naturals for a reading party! What is a reading party? It’s simple, bring a book you’ve been reading, join others for a quiet reading session, and then share your thoughts with others. We’ll start the event with some breathwork guided by Monia before we sit down to read and share our thoughts on our books. Get cozy and grab a mocktail provided by Cambridge Naturals & read for a little while. Pajama attire is encouraged, but not mandatory!

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100H Trauma Informed MOTA Yoga Teacher Training: The Art of Embodiment - HYBRID
Sep
19
to Jan 19

100H Trauma Informed MOTA Yoga Teacher Training: The Art of Embodiment - HYBRID

The 100 hour training weaves together the foundations from the 50 hour training and continues to break down what it means to be a lifelong practitioner of yoga. Through the lens of embodiment you will learn how to hold trauma-informed spaces, understand the traditions of yoga and it’s lineages, incorporate anatomy into your classes, build your brand and how to embody yoga. This training will incorporate new teachers and teachings to continue the path of learning and diversify perspectives.

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Pomodoro Art + Admin Jam!
Sep
18
to Dec 18

Pomodoro Art + Admin Jam!

Pomodoro Art + Admin Jam!

Pomodoro Sessions are every Wednesday from 11am to 3pm

What is Pomodoro? The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method in which you do focused work during 25-minute intervals — known as pomodoros — and take a five-minute break.

Are you neurodivergent and find that body doubling helps you thrive? Do you have a long to-do list of simple tasks but struggle with motivation? Do you get easily distracted when handling adult responsibilities? We’ve got just what you need!

Join us every Wednesday at MOTA for Peaceful Pomodoro Work Sessions. Bring along any (low-mess) art projects you’ve been putting off, tackle those applications, pay your bills, or actually on remote work. The opportunities for productivity are endless! During this time we will have a 30 minute nervous system reset session at 12p! 

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Flow with the Zodiac Virgo w/ Nicolle
Sep
15

Flow with the Zodiac Virgo w/ Nicolle

Cosmos meets yoga mat.

Join us for a transformative Vinyasa Flow yoga class inspired by the Zodiac signs.

Each month we will embody a different Zodiac sign. Through mindful movement we will connect with it’s essence, explore unique character traits, strengths and related elements.

Classes are open to all levels and all zodiacs 💜.

Stay for tea & community

After the class, relax with tea and biscuits, engage with fellow yogis, and maybe pick a tarot card for some additional cosmic guidance.

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Deep Relaxation Getaway: Restorative w/ Alaska (she/her)
Sep
8

Deep Relaxation Getaway: Restorative w/ Alaska (she/her)

Deep Relaxation is a monthly restorative yoga and meditation class designed for leisurely stretching and deep relaxation. This class includes a mix of standing and seated yoga poses targeting common points of tension, with modifications provided for all levels. We’ll conclude with a 10-minute Savasana, featuring a calming meditation to help you visualize your happy place and prepare for the month ahead.

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Body Reading Lab w/ Monia Fernandez (she/her) (Copy)
Sep
5

Body Reading Lab w/ Monia Fernandez (she/her) (Copy)

Somatic = of or relating to the wall of the body, Integrate = to bring together or incorporate (parts) into a whole.

Do you feel like your body isn't always in tune with your mind? Or maybe it's challenging to find out where pain or stress is originating in the body?

Join Monia in this 90 minute exploration of all of the layers of the Atman (The Self). This offering will be available for 4 people at a time so that the assists and adjustments offered are catered to the specific individual.

Space is limited. Joining Monia, will be assistants that help support the class and the students. The offerings this time will consist of: mobility work, myofascial work, gentle adjustments, pranayama (breath-work), and any other modalities that might support the students best.

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Pomodoro Art + Admin Jam!
Sep
4

Pomodoro Art + Admin Jam!

Pomodoro Art + Admin Jam!

What is Pomodoro? The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method in which you do focused work during 25-minute intervals — known as pomodoros — and take a five-minute break.

Are you neurodivergent and find that body doubling helps you thrive? Do you have a long to-do list of simple tasks but struggle with motivation? Do you get easily distracted when handling adult responsibilities? We’ve got just what you need!

Join us every Wednesday at MOTA for Peaceful Pomodoro Work Sessions. Bring along any (low-mess) art projects you’ve been putting off, tackle those applications, pay your bills, or actually on remote work. The opportunities for productivity are endless! During this time we will have a 30 minute nervous system reset session at 12p! 

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Body Reading Lab w/ Monia Fernandez (she/her)
Aug
29

Body Reading Lab w/ Monia Fernandez (she/her)

Somatic = of or relating to the wall of the body, Integrate = to bring together or incorporate (parts) into a whole.

Do you feel like your body isn't always in tune with your mind? Or maybe it's challenging to find out where pain or stress is originating in the body?

Join Monia in this 90 minute exploration of all of the layers of the Atman (The Self). This offering will be available for 4 people at a time so that the assists and adjustments offered are catered to the specific individual.

Space is limited. Joining Monia, will be assistants that help support the class and the students. The offerings this time will consist of: mobility work, myofascial work, gentle adjustments, pranayama (breath-work), and any other modalities that might support the students best.

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Endometriosis &amp; Chronic Pain Affinity Yoga
Aug
1

Endometriosis & Chronic Pain Affinity Yoga

This is a space for endometriosis and chronically pained people to come together in community. This space is here to share stories, offer support for one another and come together to hold space for one another. During this time we will have a prompt to speak around and mini break out groups to dive deeper into conversations.

As a disclaimer, this is not a formal support group. We want to offer space to come together but to be mindful of the individual capacities we all have to care for one another. We will start the session with community guidelines and introductions then move into our storytelling & community time.

If you find you need further support around mental health or are experiencing severe life threatening pain, please be sure to connect with a mental health professional to make sure you are getting the support you need.

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TI-MYTT 5H Module: Deep Dive into Pranayama
Jun
29

TI-MYTT 5H Module: Deep Dive into Pranayama

What does it mean to be trauma informed? Often the response to this question is to offer practices like restorative yoga, no hands on assists and doing everything possible not to trigger someone. These are wonderful practices to start with if you’re new to teaching yoga but that barely scratches the surface.

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