Fantastic! I love hot yoga and, unfortunately there isn't any place close to me in Lewiston so - I…read moremake the commitment. It's 45 minutes to the studio, 45 minutes home, and 60 minutes in class. So worth it! I've been to the "regular" (is that the correct terminology?) class but funny story about this last time...what fit in my schedule was "Core Yoga". Great. In my mind, I was equating the word "core" to be "the basics, the core program" you know. Holy smokes!!! What I got was 60 minutes of working on my core. Killer. In the very best way. Studio is clean, and hot. There were quite a few people but we had plenty of space and it didn't feel overly crowded. Front desk staff super nice and friendly.

Portland Power Yoga is "life altering" good. The work is hard, the expectations are solid and the…read moregrace for learning as you go is what makes positive growth possible. I have been doing this for a year and a half and have watched my body stretch and strengthen and feel better now in my 50's than it was in my 40's. I am standing straighter, am stronger and love my body, mind and soul more. This is not just a yoga class. It's a culture of love and acceptance. I'm totally hooked.

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!

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.

I love this yoga studio and the instructors! I had always wanted to try yoga and at the urging of a…read morefriend, we went to The Breathing Room. The first time I knew I had found my place! No one cared that I was a "newbie" and were quite nice. Now I am more accomplished and love it even more. It really is a pleasure to be able to go here. I'd give it 100 stars if I could.

Disappointing lack of communication on schedule changes & links to zoom that don't work. I am so…read moredisappointed. I've attempted to attend yoga for wellness and the frustration made things all the worse. Sad.

A wonderful yoga studio with teachers who are warm, inviting, and infinitely knowledgeable, and a…read moreclientele base that is much more accepting and congenial than I've found in almost all the other studios I've been to in Maine (for example, see my review on rampant exclusion at the Portland Yoga Project). The yoga space itself is quite large and the teachers come up with interesting, challenging, and most importantly --FUN, sequences (with varying options to target different levels of practice). It's not just basic, ho-hum, poses. Both Alanna and Elizabeth are exceptional teachers, and I highly recommend their classes. I also appreciate that the teachers incorporate music into their practices (I have been to hot yoga and some regular vinyasa classes that utilize NO music at all and it really detracts from the overall experience). Ommmmm. Two enthusiastic thumbs up!

I've been to both locations multiple times and GP has really changed my life. Ive had my membership…read morefor just around a year now and I think one class in particular got me through the Winter blues. I'm so grateful for all the different teachers I've had. Each instructor has been unique and different, so you can find something you like. The facilities are clean too. Everyone is so nice and easy to talk to. They also host cool events like the summer sunset series at Bug Light. The sun was actually setting as class ended and it was so serene and beautiful. All around a fantastic yoga studio for all levels.

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!

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.

i wouldn't recommend this place if you're looking for an authentic yoga experience. it's a workout…read moreand business to them.

Updating to give a more meaningful rating. 1 star was just for that singular experience.read more

Lara is a true professional and we were so lucky to have such a high quality session with her for…read moreboth yoga and meditation. 100% recommend her practice. Namaste

When you find something you love, there is no bigger rush! I have tried many,many yoga studios and…read morestyles and just never seemed to connect. But a Groupon offer brought me to the very intimate yoga studio located inside Fred Segal in Santa Monica. And I am so glad it did! It was previously called Yoga Poser, but that business has left and now the classes are conducted by the lovely and bubbly Lara Nordenson. Her classes focus on form and she takes the time to teach proper alignment and techniques. She understands that yoga is a personal journey and is there to help with guidance and encouragement. Her classes are not the crazy "power" yoga where you sweat a gallon and feel dizzy. Nor are they the hot yoga variety where you go into a sauna to try to not faint during warrior 1. Her classes are how I dreamed a yoga class would be: challenging but still within my reach and abilities. Her guidance is allowing me to grow in the practice and become stronger with each flow.