The past two years has rendered me stiff and sore, and I've gotten out of the practice of caring…read morefor myself--but after two Thai bodywork sessions at the Sanctuary, I'm feeling restored. Shanna is wonderful in the way she can sense what you need, and she paid close attention to areas I'd said were particularly troublesome (knees and hips) and worked challenge them just enough. It's full-body attention with varying amounts of pressure and stretching, and the warm compresses help to loosen things up too; I left feeling taller, extended, and buoyant. The essential oils used are light and natural (I can tell these were made in-house, with no overpowering synthetic scent). And the space itself is beautiful and serene, with the most comfortable padded massage mattress I've ever been on. I'm sorry that I don't live closer to come more regularly, but I hope to visit again! There are other treatments available too, along with yoga classes (including aerial, something I've yet to try). Highly recommended!

Poise Yoga Studio & Foot Sanctuary is an island of tranquility located in the midst of the bustling…read moreLewiston/Auburn community. The beauty and serenity that Shanna Breton, owner and certified instructor in both yoga and Thai bodywork, has created in this urban space, gives the community a welcome respite from the hectic daily grind. Offering Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga, Reflexology, as well as meditation and a host of other services, Shanna embodies all of the qualities that i would expect and want to find in a yoga studio. I feel so very fortunate to have found this lovely place and I would highly recommend it to everyone that I know.

If you're trying to stay warm on a December trip to Maine (not the most ideal time to visit, but…read moredamn it's still beautiful under a foot a snow), Ebb and Flow is here to help. this medium sized yoga studio offers a plethora of heated (and unheated) beginner and open level yoga classes. The staff was very friendly, and the instructor was down to earth. The studio itself has a lot of amenities, including separate changing rooms and a shower. Mat rentals are free. The best part was pricing. 14 dollars for a drop in class, 25 for two weeks (introductory rate). They are in mind body so you can sign up in advance, all you need to do is give yourself two extra minutes when arriving to fill out a personal info/acknowledgment form.

This place is amazing! I cannot recommend it enough. Weekend classes can be crowded and tough…read more There are regulars who have gone for years. I haven't taken a bad class or had a bad instructor yet.

This is a wholehearted shout-out to Pasha Marlowe of Roots and Springs!She is a holistic personal…read moretrainer...she is my trainer...and she is a beautiful breath of fresh air in the crowded field of wellness. Pasha stands out. She turns the old stories upside down. I never thought I would work with a personal trainer. But Pasha is different...and I decided I'm worth the investment to meet my wellness goals as an entrepreneur and mother in my mid-40s! I came to Pasha with some injuries (shoulder issues and SI Joint Dysfunction) and a desire to get stronger and to find relief from chronic stress. I was feeling frustrated because although I live a pretty active life, I have not been able to stick to a strength training routine at home. I don't have time to drive the 30 minutes to the gym (and do not enjoy myself in these settings). Pasha worked with me one-on-one to develop a sensible, fun, and customized program that I could stick to in the comfort of my own HOME . She is incredibly encouraging, highly intuitive, and wise. I feel so nurtured and supported in her presence. She has helped me see just how active I already am, and has helped me celebrate in a new way. Rather than beating myself up about what I'm NOT doing, I'm focusing on what I AM doing. This mindset shift has allowed me to look forward to my exercises, and I naturally want to keep going and see how strong I can get. I've had sessions in the studio, but also a Zoom video session where I felt like she was right in my home with me! The whole session was recorded too. Amazing! So during those times that I can't drive to the studio, I can Zoom with Pasha and stay on track. I highly recommend working with Pasha. She has also just launched an amazing program: ROAR with LAUGHTER"

I highly recommend roots and springs! Pasha is so good at reading her clients and making your…read moreexperience completely unique. You will immediately feel comfortable and at ease in Pashas presence. She is an open book and brings out the best in everyone she encounters. I would say run don't walk to Roots and Springs.

I love this gym, it's clean, the people are friendly and the classes are awesome! I have been to…read morea lot of gyms in the area and this one is by far my favorite. There are so many different classes all throughout the morning and day and the sense of community is really wonderful. I highly recommend this gym.

This is by far the best gym I've ever belonged to. The club is super clean, staff is friendly and…read moregenuinely wants to help you reach your fitness goals. The group fitness classes are my favorite (BodyFlow and BodyPump are amazing). And they even have a spa!! I love to be pampered :) I was surprised to read the 1 star review. When you join you sign a contract and terms for cancelling a membership are very clear. I've never encountered a situation that has ever made me question their business ethics.

Attended a few classes while in Maine. Teachers were very welcoming and classes were great !read more

From the owner: Yoga, Pilates, and Tai Chi! Community Studio!…read morePersonalized instruction in every Class!

The whole embodiment of the yoga experience and individual attention captivated me from the very…read morefirst class, so much so that I had to sign up for the teacher training. Which had never before entered my mind! 6 months later I have nearly completed the training and although I feel empowered to move on as a teacher I will surely miss the weekly wisdom of two very wonderful, loving , knowledgable teachers who compliment one another in their varied experience and teaching methods. And I will miss the intimate group of lovely ladies that shared the intensive weekends each month! The experience has changed my life! Jai Ma!!!

From the owner: BYS offers Yoga Alliance accredited 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Trainings in Southern and Central Maine…read more Join us for the most comprehensive vinyasa yoga teacher training.

This is a magical, inspired place. The space and the people are both absolutely lovely. There are a…read morerange of choices in terms of programming -- I love barre and yoga both. The class experience is as challenging as you want it to be but not pressured. And Yin Yoga on Fridays with Gita is also amazingly relaxing. I wholeheartedly agree with the other 5 star reviews and I'm grateful to be part of the community.

I started yoga 3 1/2 yrs ago by walking in to this studio and it has changed my life. Not only are…read morethe owners/teachers fantastic, caring, and strong women but the community they have created in this space will keep me coming back through my best and worst days ahead. If I could rate Sundara with 10 million stars instead of just 5, I would.

I moved to Maine by myself in 2022, and found Halls Pond with a 'yoga near me' google search. As…read moresomeone who had never done yoga before, and didn't know anyone in town, I was so nervous the first time I drove to the studio. Katey is so easy going and down to earth that I immediately relaxed after meeting her. She genuinely loves and cares about the wide variety of people who come to her studio, and after finding out I was new in town, she would recommend me an event each week that I could go to and meet people if I wanted to. Thanks to her I discovered the Alan Day Community Garden, where I enjoy caring for my garden plot and "sneaking" into the greenhouse to eat fresh peas, and I discovered a community at the Lights Out Gallery where I've made some incredible friends and had the honor of helping Pamela Anne Moulton work on some incredible larger than life sculptures, with the help of my little dog. Katey taught me it doesn't matter if you can't do any of the poses. Yoga is about getting in touch with yourself and appreciating the body and mind you have. I recommend Halls Pond Healing Arts to anyone who is interested in yoga, new in town, old in town, wants to try something new, or would appreciate adding an hour of relaxation to their week. She really is the benchmark for yoga greatness!

"We hold on to trauma, depression and stress deep in the cells of our bodies", Katey explained. Her…read morespecial brand of massage releases intensely rooted and destructive energy that has gotten stuck inside us. My sessions with her have been transformative. I'll admit, I was skeptical at first but I trusted her and I was in good hands, literally. I highly recommend Halls Pond Healing Arts. Katey helped me find new sense of inspiration and peace. Thank you, Katey. -Grace Noyes, Norway,ME