Koru Studio is a positively energized environment for the study and practice of traditional martial arts, yoga, and other movement disciplines that integrate the body, mind, and spirit. Our practice space is a welcoming and serene haven where people of all walks of life can retreat from the bustle of the city and reenergize, and we are committed to providing you with the opportunity and an environment for personal growth.

Beyond participating in our fitness programs and self-defense training classes, individuals of all backgrounds come to Koru Studio to explore holistic approaches to health, healing, and wellness. We offer a variety of services at Koru Studio, including Traditional Chinese Medicine, therapeutic massage and body work, meditation instruction, and Reiki energy treatments. The studio also hosts a number of seminars, workshops, and lectures that promote greater self-awareness, inner peace, and a healthy, balanced lifestyle.

Come to Koru Studio, and choose your pathway to personal excellence! Click here for our master studio schedule.

Martial Arts Training
Koru Studio is the home of Emerald Necklace Budo Martial Arts, a traditional dojo dedicated to preserving martial traditions, teaching personal safety skills, and enhancing mind/body awareness. The main focus of the dojo is teaching karate and traditional Okinawan weapon arts, with additional material from the martial arts of tai chi and jujitsu. Focusing on building confidence, developing character, and fostering a sense of community among its members, Emerald Necklace Budo Martial Arts also offers modern self-defense classes, special martial arts seminars, and cardio-kickboxing and fitness training.

Yoga
Urban Renewal Yoga also runs its classes here at Koru Studio. Urban Renewal Yoga is a community of yoga practitioners striving to interpret the ancient traditions of yoga through a modern-day application that is both relevant and rewarding. The studio aims to inspire individuals to lead healthier, more balanced lives. In addition to strengthening and toning your body, improving your balance, and increasing your coordination and flexibility, you'll find that yoga cultivates confidence, peacefulness, and heightened awareness that will have a positive effect on your life outside of class.

Try Our Other Classes
A variety of other movement art classes are taught at Koru Studio. Descriptions of our class offerings and descriptions can be found by following the links on the menu to the right. Please visit this site often for new updates!

For more information, please contact
Jason Gould, Studio Director: (617) 230-1973.