Maine Yoga Festival

Experience the joy of yoga on the water and get your daily dose of Vitamin Sea!

Join Ashley Flowers for an all-levels paddleboard yoga class on the serene waters of Casco Bay at Willard Beach. Enjoy stunning views of historic lighthouses and the bay as you flow with the waves and with your breath. Whether you’re new to paddleboarding or a seasoned yogi, this class is a perfect way to connect with nature, find balance, and embrace a sense of adventure

This workshop is designed for students interested in learning more about the Ashtanga Yoga system as prescribed by the Jois family from Mysore India. We will delve into the “system behind the system”, the physical practice of vinyasa, and explore the philosophical underpinnings that make this form of practice a lifelong pursuit of interest and joy for yogis across the globe. This workshop is open to beginners and seasoned practitioners alike who wish gain a deeper understanding of Ashtanga practice.

This class is a moderately paced vinyasa class that links breath with movement and allows for time in some of the postures to breath and feel. Modifications are offered first and layers of depth are offered beyond that if it feels safe.

Awaken spirit and tune into your higher self! Join this Heavenly Pennies Session for meditation, movement, and a mini discussion on “pennies”— also known as signs from the Universe. Malissa incorporates gentle vinyasa, yin, and reiki (energy clearing of the chakras) to align mind, body, and soul.

Touch is one of the most powerful forms of connection that gives purpose and meaning to our lives. Yoga Assists are a way to deepen our understanding of alignment and at the same time support all body types and limitations. Skillful physical adjustments in a yoga posture can transform our practice in a way that verbal assists cannot always achieve.

This workshop is a mini-excerpt of our Sundara Yoga 200HR Yoga Teacher Training Module. It is open to all — those who are curious about the skill of providing yoga assists or those who simply love receiving them!

Join Murielle for this opportunity to connect, explore creative collaborations and understand how a great assist or adjustment can cultivate deeper awareness and understanding for both student and teacher.

Everything in the natural world is made up of yin and yang, especially humans.  In today’s face paced, always connected yang world, it’s often challenging to find balance.  By nurturing the yin aspects of your life and body you can help to create more ease,  balance and perhaps more harmony. 
Your life experiences shape how you view the world, how you operate in your daily life and under stress which in turn influences how you live in your body, your posture, breath, levels of stress and even your thoughts. 
When we experience stress our very yang sympathetic nervous system takes charge.  When we are relaxed, our yin parasympathetic nervous system is engaged.
Our yang muscles love to move repetitively, to get the blood pumping and generate warmth.  Our ligaments, tendons and fascia prefer the longer, quieter yin holds that coax these tissues to become stronger and more pliable and allow for more range of motion.
Even our subtle energetic body has fiery channels and cooler channels.   The key to balance is nurturing all aspects. 
In this whole-body Yin practice, you will hold posture each for 4-5 minutes, just on your edge of resistance.  Think of these postures as an opportunity to have a conversation with the issues in your tissues, gently asking for more space.  The time spent in each posture can be a mini meditation, offering time to get in touch with your breath, quiet your mind, sooth your nervous system and nurture that balance.
This workshop is appropriate for all levels of ability.  If you have your own props, please bring them.

Experience the joy of yoga on the water and get your daily dose of Vitamin Sea!

Join Ashley Flowers for an all-levels paddleboard yoga class on the serene waters of Casco Bay at Willard Beach. Enjoy stunning views of historic lighthouses and the bay as you flow with the waves and with your breath. Whether you’re new to paddleboarding or a seasoned yogi, this class is a perfect way to connect with nature, find balance, and embrace a sense of adventure

Upbeat vinyasa flow and meditation to spark your vitality, strength, and JOY.

Deep inside us there is a river of energy that is infinite. When we tap into this source of our power, we are lit up by the creative juices that arose intimacy and passion and creation of our desires. This energy isn't personal, but it is often latent within us and hidden over by our sense of "stuckness" and holding ourselves back from breathing fully. This includes our patterns of breath holding, shallow breathing and ineffective breathing patterns. It's time to take back your breath- to take back your life. When we free up the energy in ourselves, this radical expansive power has the ability to uplift and heal unresolved aspects of ourselves that are waiting for us to pay attention to and create freedom. In this 90-minute guided journey of discovery- join long-time Breathwork Practitioner/Trainer and Founder of Spiraldance Breathwork for a unique and deep experience into self. Unleash your own energy force to feel more alive, restored and clear. Walk away with new knowledge of the power of your own breath for healing. This is a supine guided journey combining a skillfully facilitated Breathwork Journey with a soulful musical soundtrack. Spiraldance Breathwork is a profound catalyst for transformational change- discover for yourself what lies inside ready to be awakened.

A Discussion and Practice That Will Light Up Your Internal GPS System
If you’re like most of us lately, there are imbalances, blockages or behavioral patterns sabotaging your energy, confidence or grounding, which manifest as fatigue, confusion or fear. When this system is in BALANCE we are aligned.

This workshop will include a discussion on:

What are Chakras? Where they are located and how they work. We will look at shadowside and common blockages.
Guided yoga practice and Chakra Meditation, experience the energy of each center, allowing you to come into complete alignment, for your very own chakra tune up.

Let the music move you.

Awaken your soul and step into your power. Get out of your head and into your body. JourneyDance® is your invitation to feel it all—joy, freedom, emotion—no filters, just pure expression.

With a soulful soundtrack to fuel your movement, this is free-flowing, no-rules dance that lets you release tension, express your truth, and reconnect with your vibrant self.

It’s playful, it’s freeing, and it’s your chance to shake off the weight and step into the lightness that’s already inside you.


All bodies, all levels, are welcome—bring your curiosity and your willingness to move.

Perfect for friends, couples, or adventurous solo participants, this vibrant class combines flow, fun, and teamwork in a joyful setting. Together, you’ll explore dynamic, partner-based poses and playful balances that blend strength, flexibility, and trust. Find yourself immersed in a flow that celebrates unity, laughter, and mindfulness. Whether you’re new to yoga or a seasoned pro, this experience is all about shared moments, relaxation, and creating memories to take with you beyond the mat. Come connect, stretch, and celebrate at the Partner Yoga Class—because everything’s better together!

A chanting and meditation workshop. Alicia Mathewson will invite you into your own sound and the sound of the collective energy as we tune into our individual hearts and the collective heart of Humanity. No experience necessary and advanced meditators/chanters are welcome. Our time together will end with a healing sound bath.

Ever wondered if that person on the yoga mat next to you could be a potential friend or an interesting new connection?

This workshop is designed to create space for you to meet fellow yogis and develop community connections at YogaFest 2025. Join between your yoga sessions and experience the power of soulful connection.

This gathering will include engaging community building activities all rooted in the power of community connection. We will also explore the importance of belonging to self while in connection with others. An intuitive energy healing will be offered to strengthen your root chakra and deepen your sense of belonging within.

You will walk away from this workshop feeling uplifted, connected, and inspired.

What if we take the yoga practice that we know and love, and amp it up with the power of bass-driven music and the freedom of dance? This workshop will begin with a grounding into our connection with Essential Self, and follow an intentionally curated arc of bass-driven music that rises to a peak of celebration. Our BASSYoga soundscape is intentionally created by Ankati to move our deepest heart and awaken our free expression.

Join us for a rejuvenating 90-minute yoga class designed to be safe and accessible for all bodies. This signature session centers around breath-led movements, aiming to foster a calming and downregulating experience. Whether you are new to yoga or looking to deepen your practice, each pose and sequence is thoughtfully crafted to ensure inclusivity and ease. Our focus on breathwork helps to connect the mind and body, allowing you to feel enlivened, grounded, and refreshed by the end of the class, rather than depleted. Come as you are and leave with a renewed sense of energy and tranquility.

An arm balance workshop offers a unique opportunity to deepen one’s yoga practice by focusing on strength, alignment, and body awareness. Participants can build upper body and core strength, boosting confidence as they learn to support themselves in new ways. With personalized feedback and hands-on adjustments, attendees gain immediate, expert guidance on alignment and technique, which is essential for safe practice and injury prevention. Workshops also help overcome mental blocks and fears by providing a supportive environment, making it easier to explore challenging poses. With modifications and progressions, the workshop is suitable for all levels, allowing everyone to advance at their own pace. Additionally, learning to coordinate breath with movement enhances stability, control, and mental resilience. By joining a workshop, practitioners also connect with a like-minded community, creating a fun, supportive space to grow and enjoy the journey of mastering arm balances.

Many mantras that we use in yoga classes are from ancient texts known as the Vedas.This workshop provides a unique opportunity to chant directly from the tradition of the Mysore Sampradaya of the Krishna Yajur Veda. Learn how chanting Veda is different from other forms of chanting. We'll go over the 6 rules of Vedic chanting, review the sounds in the Sanskrit alphabet and learn a Vedic chant in the traditional call and response style.

Sometimes it feels like the circus of life is swirling on by like a merry-go-round out of control. Flying faster and faster, careening out of control as the minutes turn into hours into days into weeks – overwhelmed by work, the future, the past, the present, family, friends, social media, news cycles, appointments, tasks, chores – everything flying by so fast that you find yourself screaming out into the void of space "CAN I JUST HAVE A MOMENT TO SLOW THE FUNK DOWN!"

We feel that in our bones – and we are so happy to be here for you!

Join Chris Byrne and Molly Donlan as they invite you to slow down and get back to yourself. Stirring up that inner peace – feeling the dance between your body, your mind, your breath, and your heart. Chris will offer a slow and deliberate flow sequence followed by Molly guiding you through a meditative yin yoga sequence shaped by your own intuition and inner wisdom.

This radical act of “slowing the funk down” will offer you the space to pull it back together. To gather your awareness and attention and center it back on the most important person in the entire world – you.

If you have taken this class before, you already know to expect the unexpected. We never quite know exactly where the practice will lead. Driven by great music, wonderfully terrible jokes, spirited language, game plan busting improv, fueled by the spirit of your presence – this practice invites everyone to come along together wherever the moment takes us.
What is for certain is that Chris and Molly will offer you the space to slow down and the invitation to connect with whatever you need from moment to moment.

YogaJam is a fun, creative, and healthy way to connect with our own unique Inner Creative Being and allow it to shine forth in this world as it expresses through us. It combines core fundamentals from powerful spiritual/wellness practices such as Conscious Dance, Yoga Asana, Tai Chi, Breathwork and Mindfulness, combined with improvised live music.

Movement Facilitators Marni Prince (RYT500) and Sue Vittner (LMT) will lead us on a ceremonial journey of awakening and transformation as we allow our minds to quiet and our bodies to “be moved” by the energy and spirit of Creative Expression and wellbeing that works through us all.

Rev.Todd Glacy facilitates the live music offering and invites musically-minded festival attendees to join in as part of the “NadaBhakti Drummers” which will provide sonic support, vibrational energy and rhythmic inspiration for the YogaJam experience.

Restorative Yoga is the practice of simply being. Rest in very gentle postures and allow your mind to clear and re-set. Restorative Yoga helps support the nervous system, shift inner narratives and perspective, and release stored emotions. Postures open the lower back, shoulders, arms and legs without effort or engagement. Robin will offer breath cues and techniques to encourage present moment awareness and encourage the body to breathe well.
Robin and Jared will play sound instruments such as crystal bowls, ocean and tongue drum and chimes to create a magical atmosphere and help slow brain waves. Experience the shift!

Unwind and rejuvenate in our Gentle Yoga Flow class, designed to nurture both body and mind. This soothing class is perfect for beginners, those seeking a slower pace, or anyone looking to deepen their relaxation practice. In this serene session, you'll be guided through a series of gentle, flowing poses that promote flexibility, balance, and mindfulness. Expect a harmonious blend of breath work, stretching, and movement, allowing you to release tension and cultivate inner peace. We will end our class with hands on or off Reiki for each student.
Kaiulani will provide modifications and support to ensure that each pose is accessible and comfortable for you. Whether you're new to yoga or simply in need of a restorative practice, this class will leave you feeling refreshed, centered, and completely relaxed. Join us on the mat and embrace a moment of tranquility with a practice that honors your body’s unique needs and rhythms. All levels are welcome, and no prior yoga experience is necessary. Bring your mat, an open heart, and a willingness to let go.

A 'whole body' regenerative fitness system integrating elements of Yoga and body therapy. This work will includes the use of massage balls, which is like receiving a deep tissue massage. This is an easy approach to roll out the tension and help identify where things are stagnating in different areas of the body. These workshops will delve deep into specific body areas including neck and shoulders, back, feet, and hips. Yoga Tune Up® is designed to create flexibility, relieve muscle tension, and build strength from the inside out. No matter which level or what physical discipline you teach or practice, Therapeutic Ball Rolling/Yoga Tune Up® can create radical change in your body.

Join Kim Stanton for a rejuvenating and unique blend of Vinyasa Flow and myofascial release class that promotes strength, flexibility, mobility and breathwork. As we flow through a sequence of postures, you'll cultivate a deep connection to your body and breath, allowing you to find your rhythm and flow. This class will culminate in a soothing myofascial release session, where you'll learn techniques to alleviate tension, improve circulation and range of motion with the use of RAD balls. This mindful practice will leave you feeling refreshed, restored, and more in tune with your body. We will begin with a grounding meditation to center ourselves, followed by a creative vinyasa flow that encourages fluid movement and breath connection. We will wind down with myofascial release techniques to target tight muscles and fascia. Myofascial release is soft tissue therapy for releasing tension in the fascial that restricts movement in our bodies. Fascia gives muscles their shape, connects muscles to other muscles and bone, and generally holds everything in place on your skeleton. When you add compression and shearing, we can stimulate small receptors in our body that help muscle and tissue relax and lengthen. Longer muscles and less tension led to having less compression of joints, a wider range of motion and increased mobility. Expect to flow through creative sequences that build strength and flexibility while taking moments to pause and release deeper tensions in the body. Come ready to explore and unwind!