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 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!

In this review I speak for the workshop that this establishment put in for runners. I look forward…read moreto checking out one of their regular classes during the work week. A chilly Saturday afternoon was perfect for stepping through this yoga studio's door. The lobby area was clean and well organized. Coat hooks and cubbies for belongings, curtained off changing stalls and benches for readying for practice, and items for sale for any level yogi. The woman running the workshop was friendly and remembered my name from the facebook event page. Oddly enough this was comforting to know that she wanted to put faces and names together. I had done all the paperwork and payment online so she invited me to settle in where I felt comfortable. I found my spot near a wall located near the exit (I don't like he feeling of being surrounded) and made myself comfortable. I listened to the many people that were chatting and milling about. All runners of course, of all levels. I have always found comfort and familiarity with this clan of people, being brought up in a family that all ran and a dad that did marathons. What a great way to keep connections open during the cold months as a runner. As people settled in and squished in, the yoga instructor introduced herself and encouraged questions during the two hour workshop. She stated it would not be very "zen" as this was a time to explore how to help each person with their running and stretching. Yoga began and it was pretty apparent by the grunts and questions that their were many non-yogis present, but all were and felt welcomed to share this experience. As a group we learned many stretches we didn't realize was important to running nor did I know they existed. I found the two hours to fly by due to how intriguing and new a lot of it was. I again will say I look forward to going to some of their regular classes and maybe another workshop. The woman running this workshop was very knowledgable about all that we did and would use many stretches as a time to educate us on the stretch and how it affects us. I only hesitate on the workshop due to the amount of people she let join this workshop. She capped it at 25 I believe and this room just was not meant for that many. Maybe 20? I did a few stretches half way due to having to squish up to the wall and having a lady's mat around 6 inches from mine. At one point when doing a floor stretch, her leg hovered over my shoulder while I was laying down. Too close for comfort I will say.

If I still lived in Maine, I would be a regular at this studio. I drop in whenever I am home…read morevisiting, and is has been a consistently great experience over the years. The studio is located near Bow Street Market in Freeport, with plenty of parking. There is an extensive schedule with plenty of class options to fit your needs, and the classes are clearly labelled with useful descriptions to help you choose the best fit for you. Terry the owner is an excellent instructor, and I always learn something new in her classes. Great queuing, plenty of modifications offered both up and down, and an all around great community vibe. She is also a runner and offers runner specific classes. Well worth the drive up from Portland, or down from the coast. Easily the best yoga studio I've found in Southern Maine.

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.

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!

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

Talk about Namaste!!! This is and has to be one of the best yoga places in Maine. I don't like heat…read moreand yet they have me doing hot yoga! I drive 45 minutes to go here. It's that wordlessly wonderful. Mel owns the place, but she is a welcoming supportive participant. She has fantastic teachers who are diverse in personality and your practice varies to match. You know it's a great place when you get to lay in child's pose half the time and not feel weird or inadequate. Everyone supports each other and there are always a good number of men mixed in, which tells me they are comfortable there too! And the grounds are just lovely. You pull in the driveway and you can feel your practice begin right then :)

I am so grateful that I found Wicked Good Yoga! The introductory offer is a no brainer and the…read morelocation is super convenient, right on Rte 1. The slow flow is still challenging enough to break a sweat and use muscles I did not know I had and yet not so challenging I have to stop. I am enjoying my practice immensely and find that my attitude and overall well-being is heightened more than just about any other exercise I have done in the past. The mind/body connection that Yoga provides is invaluable. Give it a try!

I came here for a vinyasa class with Marcia. Everyone was extremely friendly, Marcia was calming…read moreand extremely knowledgeable. I felt instantly comfortable in the studio space and had a wonderful practice. Be Well is connected to the Local Grocer, a local organic market with a cafe. I had a delicious smoothie after class. Great practice, great space, great people!

From the owner: Be Well Studios is a collaborative holistic health center and wellness studio. Our beautiful eco…read morestudio offers yoga, dance, educational workshops, and a space for community events. We have 6 on-site holistic health office spaces, with independent practitioners offering a variety of holistic health services. We are located within The Local Grocer, our local and independently owned natural foods market/café/deli/bakery. The beauty of the recently and artfully renovated historic carriage house adds to the healing space.

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.