ABOUT US
At Resonance Hot Yoga + Massage
We are creating a space for spaciousness,
one in which we support each other’s well-being and personal growth.
Through celebrating our diversity while upholding our unity,
we seek to create a dynamic container for health and wellness.
Grounded in the deep-rooted traditions of Yoga and Massage Therapy,
we set our foundation in proven methods to wisely support you.
“What barrier is there that love cannot break?”
Our Philosophy
Resonance Hot Yoga + Massage is a studio created with the intention of being a place where you can experience the transformative process of vinyasa yoga, meditation, and other branches of yogic teachings, as well as the therapeutic benefits of professional massage.
Resonance is also a continuation of a shared exploration into the potential of the human spirit. When we practice together, we have the opportunity to lift each other up to a new level of understanding. It starts by bowing to the place inside of each other that is connected and part of the same whole, this is what is meant by saying “Namaste.” By honoring each other first in this way, we are saying YES to our true nature, which is one that is ever united in loving awareness.
When we unite in loving awareness, anything is possible.
Our bodies relax, our minds open, old patterns no longer needed are let go. We get real with who we are and what we are made for, and in doing so, our deepest truths and healthiest most vibrant self is revealed.
The more we practice, the more we choose to enter into this space, the more we experience subtle and wonder filled shifts in awareness. There is literally no limit to how far you can take this practice.
We are humbled and excited to create a space where your practice can find new depth, we can strengthen together, and allow spaciousness to grow naturally from within.
Resonance:
I hear me. I hear you.
I hear you within me.
I hear me within you.
Attuning to natural frequencies—whether it be through the vibration of sound, the rhythm of breath, or the alignment of body and mind—enhances well-being, awareness, and the depths of one's experiences.
WHAT WE OFFER
We strive to offer a range of services and classes that are accessible and inclusive, ensuring that everyone finds a practice that resonates with them.
Yoga Classes
From Hot Power Vinyasa to Warm Gentle Flow, Foundations, Prenatal and Kids Yoga, our classes cater to all levels, periods of life and interests, while providing a supportive environment for your practice.
Massage Therapy
We offer a range of massage and healing modalities, designed to help you relax, recover, and rejuvenate.
Community Meditation
Join our morning open group meditation sessions to cultivate mindfulness and find inner peace within a supportive community.
Workshops
Participate in workshops that explore various aspects of yoga and yogic philosophy, sound, and personal development, enhancing your journey and practice.
Group and Private Classes
We offer private group classes and one-on-one sessions, including tailored options for athletic teams and special groups. You can also enquire about renting our studio space for your next wellness event.
Yoga Classes
Community Meditation
Private 1:1 and Group Classes
Massage Therapy
Wellness Workshops
Caretakers
Michael Shick
Mike is the founder and care-taker of Resonance Hot Yoga and Massage. He is humbled by the opportunity to create a vibrant center for yoga, massage, meditation, personal empowerment and healthy community in Amherst and for the larger Pioneer Valley. Mike has been a practicing Licensed Massage Therapist since 2012 and an RYT200 Yoga teacher leading Vinyasa Yoga classes since 2015.
Mike’s approach to both yoga and massage is one of consistency, deep joy, reverence, openness, fun and exploration. All in life is flow, from one breath to the next, from one asana to the next, from one massage stroke to the next, all we have to do is be present through the transitions and notice and address any impediments to this flow as they arise.
Mike believes this temporary body is the house of the eternal spirit and every breath given is a gift, and an opportunity for positive transformation and to give something back. Through committed practice Mike feels empowered to live and give back more gracefully. With a deep leaning into physical anatomy and the ancient yogic sciences he sees how we can awaken ourselves to our internal subtle processes and in doing so create space for a greater awareness of our interconnected and spiritual nature.
Alice Feldman
Alice is a career arts administrator and project manager. She’s also life-partner to Mr. Michael Shick. She specializes in event production and creating uniquely participatory multi-disciplinary events. She is one of the Directors of JetLAG Festival (Downsville, NY) and currently works at UMass Amherst’s Honors College.
Alice is a singer-songwriter who practices offering music as medicine. She channels songs with deep spiritual meaning from traditions around the world and transmits them in English and Russian (her native languages) as well as many others. Her style is to create transadaptations (to borrow the term from the inimitable Daniel Kahn) of songs that heal our hearts and lift our souls, what some call medicine songs. She shares her original songs acapella, with shruthi box, kashakas, and other strange and magical traditional instruments.
Alice is looking forward to offering song circles, sound healings, vocal activations, and other opportunities to resonate with our voices at Resonance!
A BIT ABOUT US
FOR THE NEW AND CURIOUS
We are Michael and Alice - we moved to Leverett in 2020, and we are two humans who are very passionate about cultivating spaces for people to experience the best versions of themselves. We are thrilled to invite you to join us in opening this sanctuary for health and well-being!
We envision Resonance as a place to be in community with others who are making the choice to show up for themselves, to commit to breathing and moving into their best possible lives, and to making that change together.
Michael is a yoga teacher and massage therapist who deeply believes in the power of consistent yoga and meditation practice. Alice builds community through the intersection of art, people, and music. Earlier this year, after looking at a number of places that didn’t feel right, Mike saw an empty commercial unit for lease right next to the Big Y in the Amherst Shopping Plaza - 5 minutes away from where Alice works (at UMass Amherst). And he immediately knew - this is the place, this is the time. Fortune was on our side, and after months of negotiations, we were able to break ground on the build out in early June 2024. Since then, we’ve been hard at work all summer transforming the space from an abandoned clothing store into Resonance Hot Yoga + Massage. With the help of an amazing build team, we’ve installed heating panels, laid down the floors, constructed walls, and now have a beautiful space ready to be enjoyed by all.
Perhaps you’ll stop in for a class after work, or before doing your groceries…
Or maybe you’ll take the bus from campus and take a class before dinner…
Or decide to get a massage during a stressful week…
We want to make it as easy as possible for you to choose you.
Every day, every week. Every month of the year.
That’s one of the reasons we chose this location —
we know it’s so much more possible to choose to do something good for yourself if it’s not so hard to get there.
And once you get there, that it’s okay to be yourself, and move into a deeper understand of who that is.
This is our hope, mission, and dream for you and for us.
On our opening weekend, we’ll be hosting free yoga classes and the doors will be open for you to come in, hang out, meet us, and feel into Resonance. The doors will always be open every Monday-Friday morning for anyone to come and meditate before starting their day. And that will always be free and available for you.
We can’t wait to see you there!
- Michael & Alice
Massage room is ready for clients
Yoga room is ready for our practice
Yoga room is shaping up with heating panels.
Flooring is installed throughout the studio.
Our friends Eli and Aaron planning out the design for a custom front desk.
Aaron puts final touches on the desk.
Where else but the barn? Perfect spot to build the new desk.
Doors are installed!
Heating panels begin to get installed in the yoga room.
1 of 2 massage rooms are built.
Manou begins to paint the walls.
Back area for changing rooms and cubbies is starting to take shape.
Dry wall is up and Manou is getting ready to begin painting.
Dry wall goes up and you can start to see the lobby take shape.
Previous floor is removed to make space for comfy cork floors later.
Scaffolding for the main yoga room goes up.
Dry wall is up for the new studio architecture.
Massage rooms are starting to shape up.
Mike digs a hole with our plumber...
Panels come down.
Friends arrive to help take down some old panels.
Removing the walls, creating space for somethings new.
Humble beginnings... This used to be a clothing store!
Demolition in progress - good bye clothing store!
Join Us
We invite you to be part of our vibrant community and experience the transformative power of yoga and massage. Whether you are new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, our doors are open to you. Connect with us, join our classes, and explore how we can support your path to well-being.
Get In Touch
We would love to hear from you! Feel free to reach out and introduce yourself. Stay connected by signing up for our email list to receive updates on classes, workshops, and community events.
For Yoga Teachers and Massage Therapists:
If you are passionate about teaching or practicing in a supportive environment, Please contact Mike at info@resonance-amherst.com to explore opportunities.
Thank you for considering Resonance Hot Yoga + Massage. We look forward to welcoming you to our community and supporting your journey to a more balanced and fulfilling life.