14 Healthy Things to Do This Week in Boston

Salt cave yoga at G2O Spa with EverybodyFights trainer Laura Mucci returns, B/SPOKE is hosting its TRAIN workout at Harpoon Brewery, and more healthy things to do this week in Boston.


healthy things to do this week

Cardio barre photo provided / Salt cave yoga photo by Rachel Gianatasio / B/Spoke Train photo by Ian Travis Barnard

Monday

Autumn Wellness Retreat: Sneak a preview of Athleta’s new fall line before diving into an all levels yoga class at the Hatch Fenway Space overlooking Fenway Park. Afterwards, enjoy refreshments and 25 percent off all Athleta purchases.

$5, 6 p.m.-9 p.m., Hatch Fenway, 401 Park Dr., Boston, eventbrite.com

Tuesday

Pure Barre at Legacy Place: Pure Barre will be at the new pop-up lawn at Legacy Place this week. Head to the ‘burbs for a free class and stick around for shopping and dinner.

Free, 6 p.m.-7 p.m., Legacy Place, 680 Legacy Place, Dedham, eventbrite.com

Wednesday

BKBX Kickoff Classes: This new Brooklyn Boulders concept is coming to Allston soon. To give you a little sneak peak of what to expect, they’re hosting a kick-off event, which will include mini classes, a recovery station, a fitness tech demo, and more.

Free, 5:30 p.m., Continuum, 219 Western Ave., Boston, events.brooklynboulders.com

Salt Cave Yoga: Laura Mucci is back in the salt cave at G2O for a yoga flow experience reaping the benefits of salt halotherapy. This restorative flow will take place every Wednesday until November 14.

$50, 6 p.m.-7 p.m., G2O Spa & Salon, 33 Exeter St., 3rd Floor, Boston, eventbrite.com 

Thursday

Yoga and Mindful Eating with Cambridge Naturals: Cara D’Anello will lead this outdoor workshop featuring a one-hour vinyasa yoga class, open to all levels, and a 30-minute mindful eating workshop with snacks provided by Cambridge Naturals.

$7, 6 p.m.-7 p.m., Sprawling Green outside of Cambridge Naturals, 92 Guest St., Boston, eventbrite.com  

YogaLates Social at Bully Boy Distillers: Start your weekend a little early at Bully Boy Distillers for a half pilates, half yoga class led by Kristin Khederian and Antonio Aniello of the SolSeekers Tribe. A ticket gets you into the class and one free cocktail or mocktail from the bar. Sweetgreen salads will be provided for participants as well.

$20, 7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m., Bully Boy Distillers, 44 Cedric St., Boston, eventbrite.com

Friday

Dance Complex Exploration Classes: Looking for something fun to do to kick off your weekend that doesn’t involve eating or drinking at a bar? Take advantage of the Dance Complex’s week of low-cost classes. Tonight, choose from youth family flamenco or elementary/intermediate ballet.

$5 per class, 5 p.m.-7:30 p.m., The Dance Complex, 536 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, eventbrite.com

Saturday

Fitbit Local Stadium Sweat Sesh: Join Fitbit local ambassadors, Chris Capozzi and Catie Macken, for a morning that will include a bootcamp, mindful meditation, stair climb, and giveaways from Fitbit.

Free, 9 a.m.-10 a.m., Harvard Stadium, 79 N Harvard St., Allston, eventbrite.com 

HIIT Cardio Class: Kick off your Saturday with an energizing high-intensity interval workout in the Cambridge Common with group fitness instructor Margaret McCullough. The class will be a full-body workout lasting 45 minutes, followed up by 10 minutes of core work and stretching.

Free, 9 a.m.-10 a.m., Cambridge Common, Cambridge, eventbrite.com

Island Run: Back for its fifth year, the Island Run on Spectacle Island includes a 5k or five-mile trail run, boat ride to and from the island, and a catered lunch and beverages.

$50, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Spectacle Island, racemenu.com

Sunday

B/Spoke’s TRAIN at Harpoon: What will get you out of bed before 10 a.m. on a Sunday? Beer at Harpoon, maybe? First, take part in B/Spoke’s signature high intensity, off-the-bike workout with instructor Jen Nichinello, and then stick around for the day and party at the Harpoon Brewery keg yard. It will be a Sunday Funday for the books with a food truck, raffles, lawn games, a photo booth, and live music from DJ Tao.

$25, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Harpoon Brewery, 306 Northern Ave., Boston, bspoketrainxharpoon.splashthat.com

Cardio Barre with Modern Barre: All donations from this free barre class will go directly to the American Civil Liberties Union to help reunite children separated from families at the border. DJ Sprino will be mixing some Latin-themed tunes and the class will take place outside at the New Balance flagship store.

Free, 10 a.m.-10:45 a.m., New Balance Global Flagship Store, 140 Guest St., Brighton, mindbodyonline.com

Publico Rooftop Yoga: Start your Sunday with sun salutations under the sun on the rooftop of Publico Street Bistro & Garden. When you’re finished, head down to the restaurant for brunch and a free mimosa. Please bring your own mat.

$10, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Publico Street Bistro & Garden, 11 Dorchester St., Boston, facebook.com.    

Fog x FLO Bike Ride: If you haven’t had the chance to see the crazy cool fog sculptures, now’s your prime opportunity. Take a bike ride with Mass Bike group ride leader Peter Cheung on a casual-paced ride along the Emerald Necklace to view the sculptures.

Free, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Emerald Necklace Conservancy, 125 Fenway, Boston, signupgenius.com