Yoga Archives - Fit Maine

Crack ups + down dogs: (Virtual) YOG-HA! Laughter Yoga with Pasha Marlowe

Shannon Bryan — Sat, 05 Dec 2020 21:01:16 +0000

There’s no wrong way to laugh. There are inappropriate situations, perhaps, like while you’re sitting in the jury box during a murder trial, while swearing a pinky promise with a very serious 5-year-old, or the moment your most-treasured friend reveals the harrowing childhood accident that resulted in her lifelong fear of cheese. But whether your […]

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Home workouts: Online fitness classes from your favorite Maine-based gyms, studios + trainers

Fit Maine — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 02:34:37 +0000

Now is probably a good time to acquire a fitness routine, both because it's good for your health and also to prevent yourself from going downright stir crazy in your living room in the coming weeks. Supporting a local studio/gym/trainer sure is swell, too.

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Yoga with the alpacas: Head to Westport Island for a class in the grass at Lulu’s Barn – via Portland Phoenix

Fit Maine — Thu, 23 Jul 2020 11:11:49 +0000

Do yoga in the grass next to Lulu's Barn & Alpacas
on Westport Island, where you can relax into savasana, gaze up at the canopy of trees framing the sky overhead, and listen to alpacas pulling up grass and munching away contentedly. It's a wonderful sound.

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Cool ways to work out in Maine: Fun fitness classes involving hula hoops, alpaca, and swimming pools

Shannon Bryan — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 21:32:54 +0000

There are so many entertaining ways to exercise your bod around here – fitness classes that involve hula hoops and swimming pools and alpaca and shakin’ your tush like it’s going out of style. And since it’s that glorious time of year when we’re all scrambling to keep up with all the proclamations we made […]

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Try the spin/yoga combo at Freeport Fitness in Freeport

Shannon Bryan — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 19:08:09 +0000

Freeport Fitness offers spin, yoga, and circuit training classes. And owner Chelsea Simcock has established a welcoming and good-humored environment where you can challenge yourself and maybe even laugh along the way.

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Yoga with alpacas at Lulu’s Barn on Westport Island

Shannon Bryan — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 20:09:16 +0000

Do yoga in the grass and feed the alpaca some snacks (maybe while holding tree pose) on Saturdays this summer at Lulu's Barn on Westport Island.

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Hiking yoga on Mount Agamenticus with Yoga on York

Shannon Bryan — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 16:29:48 +0000

Do mountain pose ON A MOUNTAIN! Hike Mount Agamenticus in York and enjoy yoga on the summit, under the open sky. Yoga on York leads hiking yoga every other Sunday all summer.

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Beach Yoga overlooking Pleasant Pond at The Great Outdoors in Turner

Fit Maine — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 11:06:04 +0000

Weekday mornings don’t usually start with your feet in the sand. We’re typically caught up in the mad morning rush to get ready for work, get the kids out the door, and be where we need to be on time. But if you can swing it – even just once – start your morning on […]

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Yoga on the water: Paddleboard Yoga with Koan Wellness in York

Shannon Bryan — Tue, 14 May 2019 10:32:07 +0000

Koan Wellness in York offers paddleboard yoga classes on the York River every weekend and some weekdays. Beginners welcome!

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Downdogs at Dirigo: An hour of yoga followed by Dirigo beer in Biddeford

Shannon Bryan — Fri, 08 Mar 2019 12:12:00 +0000

For an easy-going Sunday that you can still feel proud to talk about at work on Monday, there's Downdogs at Dirigo.

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