Find Joy Through Movement

First 30 days of Unlimited Joy for $59

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Give the gift of wellness all season long! Our flexible gift certificates can be purchased anytime for a specific pass, membership or in any amount you’d like.

Welcome to BYDF

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Inspiring Transformation
One Breath at a Time

Whether you’re looking to strengthen your body, calm your mind, open your heart, or invite more peace, love and joy into your life – you’ve come to the right place! Our offerings are designed to evolve every level of your being…

Body, mind, spirit and soul.

Enjoy movement like you’ve never experienced before. Join our warm, welcoming community and get ready to transform your life with the power of yoga, dance & fitness. The best place to start is right where you are, and the best time to start is right now. Our mission is to guide you into the fullest expression of your potential and connect you to your divine light.

Our Offerings

Your well-being is of utmost importance to us. To serve you best, we offer a variety of class formats to suite your needs.

We look forward to “Finding Joy Through Movement” with you!

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In-Studio

Join us in person at our gorgeous 1,600 sq. ft. studio with high ceilings, huge windows and plenty of space.

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Outdoors

Enjoy fresh air and gorgeous views at some of the most beautiful locations in the Berkshires.

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Online

Livestream classes, right to your living room. Get personalized time and community connection without ever leaving home.

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On-Demand

Practice anytime and anywhere with our on-demand Content Library of over 200 recorded classes.

“Every journey begins with a single step”

– Maya Angelo

Kind Words

“I feel very fortunate to have found Berkshire Yoga with Rachael Plaine. Rachael provides you with gentleness, wisdom, practice, skill and heart! Heart for me being the most important!”

Cecylia A.

“Berkshire Yoga Dance & Fitness has been my go to place for yoga and peace of mind during the Covid 19 shutdown. I’m from the Berkshires but Live in FL, and with Rachael’s knowledge and forward thinking she has given us a safe place to practice and a sense of community. This practice has been a life saver for me. Thank you Rachael for all you do”

Helen C

“I met Rachael during the pandemic.  She is a gifted, amazing, dedicated yoga instructor and a beautiful human being. She is a creative, dynamic, communicative instructor and always professional. I have practiced yoga for almost 30 years in-studio but now that I have experienced classes with Rachael via Zoom I have decided to continue and I highly recommend any level yogi to join her classes, you won’t be disappointed.”

Loretta F.

“How would I ever have gotten through the year of COVID isolation without the weekly meeting of my gentle yoga group. Rachel kept my body moving which helped keep my spirits in tact.”

Joanmarie A.

“I love Rachael”s Zumba and Yoga classes!  Zumba is so much fun and Rachael is a terrific Zumba instructor!  Rachael’s Yoga classes are the best; there are people of all levels in the class.  I am a beginner, but I have no difficulty doing her class.  The studio has a wonderful, relaxing vibe which makes the yoga practice all the more enjoyable. The outdoor classes that I have attended are held on the shores of one of our beautiful lakes with the beauty of the Berkshires all around us!  I have the highest regard and praise for Rachael and Berkshire Yoga Dance & Fitness and I highly recommend taking any classes offered by the studio.”

Christine F.

“Berkshire Yoga Dance & Fitness has provided a much needed community during this pandemic.  Rachael is a rockstar! She is knowledgeable, helpful, creative, and exudes positivity.  When providing challenging poses, she also gives modifications to accommodate all. Rachael has gone out of her way to find ways for us to continue our practice safely throughout the pandemic. Love the plans to have hybrid classes this summer so we can practice both at home and outside at the beautiful spots in the Berkshires. A friend once called Rachael ‘a beautiful soul’ and I couldn’t agree more!”

Joanne W.

“I’ve enjoyed Rachael’s classes via Zoom, and I’m so happy that I’m able to attend even though I don’t live in Pittsfield anymore. Yoga is one of things that has made the past year bearable for me and I think that Rachael is an excellent teacher.”

Jessy W.

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Upcoming Events

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Healing Sound Bath

Every 3rd Friday of the Month

Friday, March 15th

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

The Power of Meditation Spring 2024 (resized)

The Power of Meditation: Spring Cleaning & Clearing

8-week series: March 17th – May 19th

Sundays 5:00pm – 6:00pm

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Spring Equinox: Relax & Restore Yoga

Tuesday, March 19th

7:00pm – 8:30pm

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Spring Sunrise Yoga

10-week series (March 25th – May 31st)

Monday / Wednesday / Friday

6:15am – 7:15am

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Healing Sound Bath

Every 3rd Friday of the Month

Friday, April 19th

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

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Healing Sound Bath

Every 3rd Friday of the Month

Friday, May 17th

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

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Community Yoga

We believe that the healing power of yoga, movement and meditation should be enjoyed by ALL who seek the transformational benefits of this practice. This by-donation class is offered in-studio every Sunday at 9:00 AM.