Upcoming Workshops
Yoga for Good
First Fridays!
September 6th | October 4th
8:00 am – 8:45 am
Your $15 donations supports Portland Trails to in turning Greater Portland into a healthier and better-connected community through a 70+ mile trail network.
Class Details
Hop on the Bayside trail and head to Toad&Co for an all-levels, beginner-friendly yoga class for good (ages 12+)! Start your first Friday off on the right food with a yoga class that is good for you and good for Portland!
- Bring-your-own-props (there are mats available to purchase at Toad&Co).
- While you are welcome to drop-in to class, space is limited. You can register on eventbrite to make sure you’ll have a spot!
- Following the class, Toad&Co will provide a special 30% discount to attendees, as well as coffee, and nibbles!
Where
Toad & Co (31 Diamond Street, Unit B, Portland) is located right off the Bayside Trail, across the street from the Portland Trails HQ.
Yoga in the Salt Cave
Saturday, September 7th @ 9:15am + 10:30am
- RESTOREative Yoga classes will focus on deep breathing and gentle, supported stretches.
- Yoga Nidra classes will start with some gentle movement to prepare the body for stillness and then settle into a guided meditation.
Where
SaltMind at RESTORE Hyper Wellness
100 Gorham Rd
South Portland, ME 04106
Farm-to-Table Yoga
Saturday, September 21st, 11am – 12:15pm
Join us for a rejuvenating experience at Orchard Ridge Farm! Connect with nature, breathe in the fresh air, and stretch your body in a serene farm setting. Our Farm to Table Yoga event offers a unique opportunity to practice yoga surrounded by lush greenery and beautiful orchards. After the session, treat yourself to delicious farm-fresh snacks sourced right from the land with like-minded yogis. Come unwind, relax, and nourish your body and soul with us!
Where
Orchard Ridge Farm
236 Sebago Lake Rd
Gorham, ME 04038
Mini Horse Yoga Rescue Remedy
Saturday, October 26th @ 2pm
Special Edition Mini Horse Yoga: The same mini horse yoga you know and love plus some time for a guided gratitude meditation and time to reflect and share as a group, all alongside Impact Horse’s beloved miniature therapy horse, Toast.
This is a 60-minute, beginner friendly yoga class where you can breathe, relax, and unwind while supporting Impact Horse’s mission to make a positive impact through equine therapy.
Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to ensure you have time to park and find class so we can start promptly!
Where
Eastern Prom (between tennis and baseball)
Portland, ME
Free Recordings of Past Workshops
Chair Yoga Workshop
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Yoga in a chair! Breathe, stretch, strengthen, and relax all while seated 🙂
This class is great for anyone who wants a gentle practice to do while seated (on a plane, on a train, on a boat…before you vote).
Additionally, chair yoga is a great option if you are:
- looking for a gentle start for a home fitness routine
- dealing with hip/knee/ankle issues
- unsteady on your feet
- have issues that prevent having your head below your heart
Prop Workshop
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I firmly believe that every body is built for yoga.
Online yoga is here to stay so let’s make sure we have the right tools and skills for practicing at home.
In this free workshop, we’ll flow through a practice that includes the hows, whats, whys, and whens of using props to make every practice work for your body.
Virtual Goat Yoga
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Feeling bummed that you can’t head to smiling hill farm to snuggle the baby goats until at least June 🙁 Well dry your tears my friends because I am bringing the farm to you!
Enjoy a goat yoga class with all the adorableness of the baby goats and non of the goat poo on your mat!
Coordinate and watch with your mom or your daughter for some special mother’s day fun!
The Power of Sound
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Interested in learning more about the chants you hear in your yoga classes? Want to include chanting in your meditation practices?
Settle into the power of sound while we learn and chant together!
We will go over the basics of chanting and learn some Vedic chants and their meanings.
Streaming live on the Ashley Flowers Yoga Facebook Page as part of the free weekend workshop series 🙂
Yoga Nidra
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Discover a new way to relax with Yoga Nidra.
Practiced lying down, Yoga Nidra is for every body regardless of age, fitness level, or experience. This is not a physical exercise but rather a technique for physical rejuvenation, mental relaxation, spiritual growth, and overall wellness.
You will be guided through various breathing, body scanning, and visualization techniques that take you into deep states of relaxation and integration.
Sacred Sādhanā
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Sacred – extremely important, deserving of reverence or respect
Sādhanā (sanksrit) – A means of accomplishing something
Pranayama: The Power of the Breath
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Cleanse, balance, and rejuvenate with ancient breathing techniques. Good for body, mind, and spirit!
Learn about the theory of prana (energy) and how to use the breath to move prana in the body for greater health and wellness! This is a great class for folks who struggle with strength or mobility but are still interested in yoga or for folks who are looking to deepen their yoga practice.
Free and streaming live on facebook 🙂
Mini Self-Massage Workshop
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Ganesha Puja
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Ganesha – elephant headed Hindu deity who is the remover of obstacles
Puja (sanskrit) – ritual or ceremonial worship to earn blessings of a certain deity/energy