Live Drumming

Join us Saturday evening October 22nd from 5-7pm as Susannah leads an evening of asasna, pranayama and meditative movement accompanied by local drummers

Monday Night Asanas!

Just a reminder we now have two Monday night Prana Flow classes with Kathleen.  6:00-7:15pm and 7:30-8:30

Have a great weekend!

Yogave’

Thanks to all those who dared to venture out to the Maine Mall on an 80+ degree day!  The Yogathon was a great success with MaineShare receiving lots of publicity for their charity.  After two years of having this event and battling it out with mother nature (last year the event was outside while it was cold, very windy and rainy) we have decided to give this a try in January or February.

What a great way to start a New Years Resolution!

Our mission to create community through yoga is just getting started!!!!

Yogave’ and WCLZ  with the help of other studios are sponsoring the 2011 MaineYogathon at the Maine Mall in South Portland.  Please join us this Saturday October 8th from 9-2 as we raise money for MaineShare.

Saturday 8:00am and the 10:00am morning classes at Yogave’ will be cancelled due to this event so arrive on your mat for a journey at the Maine Mall!!

Hope to see you there!!

Namaste

Yogave’

Family Yoga ages 2-7 yrs, Parent and Child

Saturdays beginning Oct. 1st and/or Tuesdays beginning Oct. 4th. 

Youth Yoga ages 8-14 yrs.

Session begins Thursdays Oct. 6th.

Welcome to the 2nd Annual Maine Yogathon presented to you by WCLZ & Yogave‘ with the generous help of Greener Postures, Well Heart Yoga, Portland Power Yoga, Bikram Yoga, Breathing Room , Indigo Lotus Yoga, Jai Yoga & Bhakti in Motion

Our Saturday family yoga session beginning Aug. 13 thru Sept. 17th has been cancelled.  Join us on our Tuesdays sessions Aug. 16th thru Sept. 20th.  Drop in’s are welcome.

Hope you are all enjoying your summers!

Yogave’!!!

Yoga on the Beach THIS Friday!

The weather looks promising, so lets take the day off, bring our friends and enjoy yoga on Casco Bay’s nicest beach, on Long Island!

Island Yoga On The Beach, Friday Aug. 12 Cost: $35
Includes: Ferry ticket, lunch and YOGA ON THE BEACH!

Contact Leslee at 625-4756 or email  lesleehartwell@yahoo.com to register! 

This Friday 7:30PM

Yogave’ 12 Addiction Yoga Recovery with Lydia, Leslee and David C

Exploring the benefits of yoga as it relates to the12 Step addiction recovery program. Our guided yoga practice is designed for anyone dealing with their own addictive and compulsive behaviors or affected by those behaviors of others. Our Yogave’ 12 classes combine gentle Yoga with a 12 step meeting. Those in any recovery program are welcome. Our program is growing ! Please join and share with us!

Thank you for supporting our efforts to share yoga!

Kirtan Workshop with Shubalananda, Saturday July 30 5PM, followed by Kirtan Saturday evening beginning at 7:30PM!

This Kirtan program is being held at Bhava Yoga, 500 Forest Ave Portland

A workshop with Shubalananda on Kirtan and Guru Kripa. “Saints & Singers” Register online for the workshop or drop in! Costs; workshop $40, Kirtan only $15

The history of kirtan - discover where, when and how it all began from renowned wallah Shubalananda Saraswati. Shubal shares his experiences with enlightened beings and teaches us through his stories of travels throughout India. This workshop promises to be both illuminating and amusing. You will co-create and lead a kirtan and learn how to start your own home kirtan sadhana.  CD handout illustrating kirtan and bhajan provided. Program held at Bhava Yoga, 500 Forest Ave Portland, Saturday July 30 -5PM, 2 hour kirtan to follow at 7:30.  Register at http://www.bhavayogaschool.com/#!register

We welcome Shubal and Ashley back to Maine to share Kirtan with all of us in the Greater Portland Yoga/Kirtan community!

Yogave’ 12

This Friday 7:30PM

Yogave’ 12 Addiction Yoga Recovery with Lydia, Leslee and David C

Exploring the benefits of yoga as it relates to the12 Step addiction recovery program. Our guided yoga practice is designed for anyone dealing with their own addictive and compulsive behaviors or affected by those behaviors of others. Our Yogave’ 12 classes combine Yoga and a 12 step meeting. Those in any recovery program are welcome. Please join us!

Yogave: Combining 12 Steps and Yoga in Maine

A couple weeks back, some Crossroads for Women staff were sharing information about a yoga class that incorporated a traditional 12 step meeting. Or, is it a 12 step meeting that incorporated yoga? Whatever it is, it sounded intriguing. Turns out, a 12 step recovery yoga class is being held in Falmouth (ME) twice per month through Yogave, and students can remain completely anonymous.

Yoga is something that Crossroads for Women is starting to incorporate into its residential programs. One of our counselors, Randi Sheehan, is also a registered yoga instructor. She teaches a weekly yoga class at our Residential Rehab and is looking to start one at our halfway house as well. Randi incorporates yoga, meditation and mindfulness in her classes and focuses specifically on how it relates to our clients’ work in recovery and the 12 Steps.

We asked Yogave to share some information about what they do, why they do it and how yoga can be helpful to those in recovery from an addiction. Following is what they shared with us.

Benefits of Yoga for People in Recovery
Yoga is a useful tool for learning how to cope with life nondestructively and fruitfully. On the yoga mat, students find a safe space to get re-connected with their bodies, and often with their hearts and minds as well. The word yoga means “union.” It serves to break down barriers within by helping us to listen to our bodies and respond with wisdom, patience and discipline. Yoga builds physical balance, flexibility and strength. It also loosens chronic tension and helps us cultivate new patterns of movement. These benefits happen on a physical level in our bodies, and they inevitably have an impact on our entire person and character. Our bodies store the life experiences harbored in our memories and behaviors. As we learn to breathe and to listen to the body, we begin to shed the disease and find place of open stillness where our higher power can connect with us. Plus, it’s fun!

More about Yogave
Yogave’s purpose is to share yoga with as many people as possible. It has become a place of joyful healing and a real community for many. Yogave has been offering donation yoga classes for two years. There is no set fee for any class. Students simply contribute what they can. Some students even donate time, helping out with laundry, cleaning, etc. The owners describe the Yogave community as “diverse, rag-tag and eclectic.” Students range in age, ability, background and experience, both on and off the yoga mat.

12 Step Recovery Yoga from Yogave
Yogave describes the 12 step recovery class as the truest expression of Yogave’s purpose. Yogave adheres to the principle of anonymity throughout, in the hopes of providing a safe place for all to come, to move and to share. This class typically runs about 75 minutes. The class first gathers in a large circle seated on yoga mats, while David, the instructor, introduces the studio and the step of the month. Then, instructors Lydia or Leslee guide a time of meditation and gentle yoga poses. Participants go through a half hour of introductory poses designed to build body awareness and to ultimately lead to a space of calm and rest from within. Finally, the group moves to a traditional 12 step meeting, based loosely on the step of the month, with students sharing whatever they feel comfortable with.

Class Details
Yogave is located at 170 Route 1 in Falmouth. You can find directions and a map on Yogave’s website. Note that there is no outdoor signage for Yogave. The Yogave 12 Recovery class meets on the second and fourth Friday of each month at 7:30pm. All individuals in recovery from any addictive behavior or habit are welcomed, along with their friends and family. As with a traditional 12 step meeting, there is a basket where students can anonymously drop a donation of their choice. While the Yogave 12 Recovery class is anonymous, other classes require that all students sign a waiver form, for liability purposes. Find more Yogave classes

 Yogave’ Event!!

 AcroYoga Acrobatics - Fly & Flow !

Saturday June 18

2-5PM

Kara Seymore & Jacob  Handwerker

sliding scale $20 - $40

Come join Kara & Jacob for a fun filled day of AcroYoga!  Discover the beauty and grace of acrobatics and leave uplifted and empowered.  This workshop will help you develop confidence, trust, concentration and balance.  After learning and practicing the foundational elements of acrobatics, we’ll weave these skills into flying sequences.  In the process, we’ll create a supportive community and expand our collective potential.  Open to all levels, no partner required.
To sign up and for more info visit www.openheartspace.net or contact Kara (207) 233-0966 / kara@openheartspace.net

Other Events!!

3rd Friday!!  Time For Kirtan at Portland Yoga Studio!!!

Join Susannah and Francesco

7-8:30pm - Portland Yoga Studio, Portland Maine

The Mayapuri’s

Sunday, June 19th @ 6pm

Cross-over world music sensation and performance art troupe, The Mayapuris have release their video.  This video imbibes the dual nature that makes the Mayapuris unique: spunky and youthful with a new spin on the centuries-old chant culture of ancient India, kirtan.

Check out their Music Video

We are hosting The Mayapuri’s @ a larger venue~

509 Forest Avenue, Portland, ME

Come check out The Awake Collective’s new space and enjoy this amazing group on Father’s Day.

Tickets $22 or $25 at the door.

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