Classes are always free to our students. It is through public support, grant money, and generous individuals that we bring the healing power of yoga to people who may not otherwise have access to this life-changing practice. We bring our program directly to our students in the places where they live or congregate as a community.

Here's who we serve:

People Living in Correctional Facilities 

Androscoggin County Jail, Auburn - a correctional facility committed to providing a safe and secure environment for incarcerated persons committed to its care and custody.  Housing, services, and programming are provided in a cost-efficient and humane manner, offering people the opportunity for positive reintegration into the community.

Southern Maine Women's Re-entry Center (SMWRC), Windham – a Minimum Security facility focused on giving women skills and experience to successfully transition back into their home communities.

Cumberland County Jail, Portland – A correctional facility in Portland dedicated to providing a safe and secure environment for incarcerated individuals entrusted to its care.

 People in Transitional and Supported Housing

Esther Residence, Saco - a transitional program for women who are leaving incarceration and/or an SUD treatment program.  Esther Residence provides a safe, nurturing community that is based on safety, respect, and dignity.

People in Recovery from Substance Use Disorder

Casco Bay Recovery, Portland - an addiction treatment center that offers care in a nurturing environment with dedicated specialists and a supportive community. Casco Bay Recovery’s treatment focuses on providing clients and their families with the encouragement needed at every stage of recovery for both men and women.

Liberty Bay Recovery Center, Portland - a comprehensive program offering medically supervised detoxification and other rehabilitation services for adults with substance use disorder. 

McAuley Residence, at Northern Light Health, Portland - a comprehensive housing program for women, the majority with children, who are in recovery from substance use disorder. Treatment focuses on providing women with the skills needed to embrace recovery in all areas of their lives. McAuley Residence is guided by the Mercy philosophy of compassionate care for all, with special concern for disadvantaged women and children.

Milestone Foundation Extended Care Program, Old Orchard Beach - a clinically managed, 16-bed residential program that uses a range of evidence-based treatment modalities. Milestone serves men with addiction who have not been successful at maintaining recovery in other programs, and treatment typically lasts 6 to 9 months. 

Portland Recovery Community Center, Portland - a volunteer-based recovery community organization that provides support, education, and resources for people recovering from and affected by addiction.

Spurwink Bigelow, Portland - a residential program for adults ages 18+ with co-occurring mental health and substance use diagnoses, designed to help residents successfully return to independent living in the community. 

Grace House For Women, Portland - provides a clean, safe, and drug-free environment for women in early recovery. They aim to connect women with the recovery community while offering the necessary support and structure to help them maintain a productive and spiritual lifestyle, empowering them to heal from their past and build a strong foundation for their future.

People with Disabilities

PSL Services/STRIVE, South Portland - a non-profit organization providing an array of opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and/or mental health issues, to promote opportunity and independence. Opportunities for participants include social, educational, professional, and ongoing support programs. 

People Supporting Our Community

Peer Workforce Navigators, Augusta - a coalition of community-based organizations in partnership with the Maine Department of Labor (MDOL). Peer Workforce Navigators staff works closely with community members, connecting them with education and training, apprenticeships, unemployment insurance, healthcare, and public benefits.

Youth

Casco Bay High School, Portland - Our Stretch & Unwind class offers wellness tools to combat stress and encourage self-care.

Gray-New Gloucester High School, Gray - Our Movement & Mindfulness class offers an alternative pathway for high school students to earn Physical Education credits.

OUT Maine - our online classes for LGBTQ+ youth support OUT Maine’s goal of empowering queer youth to be their most authentic, resilient selves.

Talbot Community School, Portland - a Pre-K through Grade 5 school serving a diverse population of learners in Portland.  Our Kids Yoga class for 2nd-4th graders offers a blend of yoga games, storytime, guided meditation, art, and time for reflection. 

Thornton Academy, Saco - a private, non-sectarian day and boarding school serving students Grades 6 through 12. Our Movement & Mindfulness class provides newcomer students primarily from Congo and Angola with tools for building resilience and self-compassion to help manage the stress and anxiety associated with relocating to a new country and school.

New Mainers

In Her Presence, Portland - Empowers immigrant women living in Maine, through a series of educational programs and professional development services. Our Gentle Movement & Mindfulness yoga class at their residential facility helps women manage the stress, anxiety, and discomfort often experienced during and after pregnancy.

Older Mainers

AARP Maine, statewide - This online, Chair Yoga class brings people together from all over Maine and beyond! Gentle movement is offered to address aches and pains, increase mobility, and improve mindfulness of our physical, mental, and emotional states.

Spurwink Kineo, Portland - a long-term residence for older adults ages 50+ living with mental health diagnoses.

The Woods at Canco, Portland- an independent living community for seniors.