I love this place! Never thought I'd be hooked on yoga and here I am! I only get to go once a week…read morebut I love it and it helps so much! Carol is wonderful. Come join us!

I've just started taking classes with Tara and she is WONDERFUL. Her voice projects as she speaks,…read moreshe is eloquent with her speech, and listening to her instruct is perfect. Her flows are quick, but that is normal for vinyasa flows. She starts with Child's Pose, OM's and breathing, proceeds with her sun salutations, back bends, core strengthening, inversions to slow down the heart, and finishes with Shavasana. Tara teaches every Monday & Wednesday evening, and rotates on Saturday mornings with Peter.

I attended a really nice 2 hour New Year's Day Yin and meditation class here. There were two…read moreteachers, both friendly and with good energy. It was great to have time to really get deep into the poses, as well as time for restful moments of meditation. I do think the classroom was too full with 14 people in there. 12 is really all that can be comfortably accommodated. It was ok for this slow, gentile practice, but for anything more active I would have felt too cramped. I look forward to going back again for another class.

From the owner: yoga for kids, pre-natal and post-natal, family yoga, adults yoga including vinyasa, restorative,…read moreyin, hatha. Classes are drop in, also sessions and donation type classes. Additionally we offer birthday parties, kids yoga discovery room (enrichment for kids while parents practice, specialty workshops, events and rentals. In the summer we offer yoga&art camps.

I have only positive things to say about Portland Yoga Collective. To start, their staff is so…read morewelcoming and friendly. Even if it's your first time going, you'll feel like a regular. The staff makes a point to know your name and admires you during class. Secondly, the location is seriously perfect! Right between Commercial and Congress St, it's super easy to access. They also have yoga mats available so no worries if you're missing yours!

What a lovely studio! All the props, easy check in, and mats for your use. I wish I lived here so I…read morecould come more often. There is a parking lot with ample parking. The restorative/Thai massage class was fantastic. I wish they could get another teacher to help so there was more time for hands on assists. Beautiful space and happy they are celebrating one year this weekend!

I've been a weekly regular at WholeHeart for the last six years. With so many choices out there, I…read morewanted to get the word out in case this is the place for you. Experienced teachers, a community spirit and lots of types of classes. For me it's been a place, an anchor, to reset, connect, reflect, revive, especially in these stressful times.

From the owner: Yoga, Kripalu Yoga, Gentle Yoga, Meditation, Gentle/Restorative Yogaread more

Great local spot for Pilates and barre! Even during COVID times, lots of great Zoom classes…read moreavailable. Melissa is the best!

Melissa and Move ME Pilates are fantastic! She's creative, knowledgeable, and kind. The classes…read morehave people of all different skill sets, and it works. I'm older and not super coordinated, yet feel perfectly comfortable in class with the advanced students. Aside from the physical benefits, it's a mental high.

Greener postures studio was my safe haven when I was going through a difficult period in my life…read more The studio, teachers, & community was a sacred place that allowed me to practice feeling, being mindful, & learning to love myself through each posture, thought, or emotion. This community set me on a positive trajectory where asana practice, breath work, & community continues to be a core part of my everyday like more than ten years later. Every chance I get to visit Portland, along with oysters & lobster rolls, I make GPY a priority stop. Definitely a place that feels like home--I hope it does to you too!

I attended an outdoor class today in Portland with Gretchen and it was SO well done. Gretchen used…read morehumor, a mindful accessible flow, and she also paid attention to each student. I highly recommend her class and this studio! I have attended indoor classes in the past here as well, and have had positive experiences, especially with the staff and community feel. Thank you!

Moving from Texas, I have been on the search for a new yoga studio to call my home. Lila East End…read moreis a small studio where the mats face each other, you WILL be squeezed next to other people. In the middle, is a narrow path way for the instructor to pass through and to demonstrate. This is not your customary practice, but hey it's a new place so why not try something new? Came in to an "All Levels Yoga" with Chelsea. Chelsea, is an incredibly beautiful person inside and out. It's hard not to be mesmerized by her! However... this definitely felt more like a Beginners class. It is great if you're just starting or you've been out of practice for awhile. Chelsea has all the best intentions, but I tend to get lost (not mesmerized) by her verbiage. In yoga, a flow should be easy to follow just by closing your eyes and listening to what the instructor is saying. You follow through continuously, and that's what creates "The Flow". I've practiced for 9 years now, but for some odd reason, I WAS LOST. My feet were everywhere thinking this position was something new, when in reality, I'VE DONE WARRIOR POSES HUNDREDS OF TIMES. WHY COULDN'T SHE JUST SAY THAT. She ended class with everyone in Savasana... and proceeded to sing. I was definitely thrown off by that, but was strangely comforted by her soothing "Mom Voice" at the same time, And so, the search continues.

This friendly little yoga studio really fulfilled my need for a midday break on a recent trip to…read morePortland. I was staying at The Press Hotel, about a 7-10 minute scenic stroll from here and decided to do a drop-in class at noon on a Thursday with Heather. The room is extremely inviting and comfy, with a perfect temperature (I dislike extremely warm rooms) and just enough natural light. Mats face each other, which I'm not used to, but it's definitely the way to optimize the long narrow space. Heather's class was playful, at times a bit more intense, but I'd say this is an all levels class, verging more on the gentle side. What I liked most about it was the departure from "typical" sun salutations. I get the idea that you can expect something a little different from class to class. Heather is an excellent instructor, kind and patient. If I lived in the area, I definitely would be a regular in her class. I'm already looking forward to my next trip to Portland so that I may return to this sweet spot!

Walking around Portland we noticed this store for what felt like the first time despite being in…read morethis area many times previously. While it looks as though they offer massages and yoga we only browsed the shop aspect. They are a very welcoming and accepting space. They had a good variety with a large majority of it being crystals, gemstones, and minerals. All of them were well labeled and described them well too. A well curated store and the staff were very friendly. Was worth our time visiting.

I go here often. So thankful to have found them soon after moving to Portland…read more I have taken courses & done events (Reiki, Tarot, Yoga Nidra, Sound Bath), taken yoga classes (deep stretch & massage with Mel on Saturdays, yin yoga & reiki with Kristine on Wednesdays) that have been wonderful, powerful and challenging experiences, had readings with Anya & Niko that were informative, emotional and empowering, I have had several massages/bodywork with Mel & Circe. I have had energy work with Mel & Kristine. All have been positive, if not magical, transformative experiences. I have bought many crystals, tarot cards, and other cool items in the shop. I love supporting small, locally owned stores, and this one is special. The people that work there and the types of classes/events they have, the products they sell-cannot recommend them enough.

I'm no stranger to fitness classes, but I wanted to try something new & challenging. After hearing…read moreall about Barre and how great this workout is from my sister, I had to try it! Not only did I get a great workout in, but I had it with THE Rooted owner, Kristin! Kristin was so welcoming and warm, and she has the loveliest smile! The studio is a perfect size for about 15 people MAX. It shares a door with Market Street Eats, as soon as you come in, keep heading up! I like that Kristin is attentive to her students and makes corrections as needed, to help you reach your full potential. The class price runs on average as the rest of Portland fitness classes. $18/drop-in, or you can do monthly or class passes.

My girlfriend dragged me to this studio a year ago when we moved to Maine. Now I am a regular…read moremember. It does share a red door with Market Street Eats, so as soon as you enter, head upstairs. I attend the "yoga beats" class with the instructor Liz (who is amazing and full of energy), she has changed my perspective on yoga and still gives me a real workout. I highly recommend stopping in for a class for any visitors to Portland and Maine residents looking for something new. K and I love exploring the Old Port after our classes too, it is always an adventure.