PRESENTERS

We are in the early planning stages and are looking forward to connecting with past teachers at Maine Yoga Fest and bring new ones to the weekend as well. If you haven’t already filled out your teacher application, please do so here.

2025 TEACHER LINEUP

  • WORKSHOP DETAILS TO COME

TIFFANY LATHROP THE DAILY SWEAT

  • Tiffany  has been in the fitness industry since 2010. After three years of consistent yoga practice, Tiffany went to a Hatha Yoga teacher training program with a focus on anatomy with teachers who had studied both Baptiste + Bikram. From 2013 - 2019, she completed all trainings with a national barre franchise + became lead teacher at her local studio. She went on to complete her Buti Yoga certification in 2019, her 300 hr YTT in the spring of 2021 and Forrest Yoga advanced yoga teacher training in the winter of 2021. More recently she’s completed + continues to study Katonah Yoga® which is a syncretic Hatha yoga practice developed by Nevine Michaan over 40 years. This practice layers material from Taoist theory, geometry, magic, mythology, metaphor, and imagination — in a practical framework designed to potentiate personal and communal well-being.

    WORKSHOP: details to come

  • Abe's been practicing yoga off and on for many years, but truly fell in love with yoga when Silvia was doing her yoga teaching training in 2020. His practice was becoming more consistent as Silvia was teaching more. He had no idea how life changing yoga could be when practiced on a consistent level, it changed his body and his mind - "yoga is all about the mind body connection". With every class, he began to see how strong he was and how his mind was becoming calmer and focused. The more Abe practiced, the more he fell in love, he wanted to continue his yoga journey and help others. In 2021 Abe had an urge to share the amazing healing power of yoga, so he signed up for his 200 hour yoga teacher training with The Daily Sweat. Abe's main practice today is Ashtanga yoga. He loves the intensity and consistency of the practice.

    WORKSHOP: Foundations of Flight: Arm Balance Workshop

    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.

  • Holly Martzial has been teaching both barre and yoga for over a decade. She taught ferociously from 2015 until the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 when she consciously took a step back from teaching to spend time at home with her little boy and focus her energy on renovating her house and growing her digital marketing career. During her hiatus, Holly reconnected with her personal practice and began to evaluate when and how she would once again hold the seat of a teacher. In 2023 she felt the calling to re-enter the studio, starting off slow with a single matte class at the Portland Yoga Project, later adding a vinyasa flow class to her regular schedule, and is excited to continue to mindfully grow her offerings as both time and space allow. Her teaching style is rooted in alignment and strengthening functional movement through intelligent sequencing. Holly’s classes consistently showcase her dry sense of humor, solid playlist-building abilities, and her fierce aspiration to always speak with intention and clarity.

    WORKSHOP: This workshop is for barre-curious yogis interested in adding a bit of fire to their flow. We will begin with 45 minutes of barre, a low-impact yet challenging full-body workout that builds strength by isolating and fatiguing our major muscle groups through small, repetitive movements. This barre class can be modified for those who are new to the practice and will challenge even the seasoned barre practitioner. Once we have thoroughly worked to tone the body, we will temper the fire we've built with a deep, slow, flow designed to stretch and lengthen our muscles. The second half of this workshop will incorporate grounding, cooling, yoga poses to counterbalance the more challenging first half. 

  • Kat Cynewski is an international business coach & yoga teacher (700hr+ RYT/YACEP), founder of Be Well Events, and host of the Wealthy & Well Woman Podcast. After climbing the corporate ladder she had a wake up call on a yoga retreat and in 2018 took the leap into full-time entrepreneurship. Now she helps other ambitious wellness leaders to gain clarity, own their power, package their expertise, and build their dream life + business with freedom at the forefront.

    She has been teaching powerful vinyasa classes for over a decade in New England and at events and retreats all over the world.

    In addition to her love of vinyasa she has completed training in trauma informed yoga, restorative, aerial, SUP, and stretching.

    Her yoga classes are based on upbeat music, fun flows, intentional sequencing, and safe alignment. Kats intention is to guide students to deepen their practice on and off the mat. She loves to make yoga fun and approachable while building strength and resilience!

    Kat lives in Portland, Maine with her husband, baby boy, and French Bulldog.

    WORKSHOP: Flourish Flow: Upbeat vinyasa flow and meditation to spark your vitality, strength, and JOY. (75 minutes)

    WORKSHOP: Life by Design: Create the life that supports your purpose and fulfills you in every capacity. In this workshop you will gain clarity around what you truly and deeply want out of your life. Discover the things that are blocking you from reaching your biggest goals and create a plan to create the life that supports your purpose and deepest desires. It's time to find your flow state, fight fear, and build your own luck to reach your limitless potential.

  • Darren Marc Levene is a kirtan artist from Santa Barbara. He has been leading kirtan at yoga studios and festivals around the country for over 10 years. His heart-centered songs draw from pop and folk influences. They incorporate ancient Mantras and uplifting English lyrics. His gatherings help people to access their innermost joy. 

    WORKSHOP: In this workshop, we take a deep dive into the heart and explore the fundamental practices of Bhakti Yoga. Bhakti Yoga is the yoga of love and devotion. The practice brings us into ecstatic union with the divine. In this workshop we'll explore Japa Meditation, Kirtan (singing the names of God), Bhakti inspired poetry, and group devotional songwriting. 

    WORKSHOP: Join Darren for Heart Songs Kirtan. Come together in community and share your voices in a celebration of the heart. Kirtan comes from the tradition of Bhakti Yoga which is known as the Yoga of Love & Devotion. By singing to the forms of God, we connect to our innermost joy and move towards yoga, union with the divine.

  • Mama, teacher, speaker, and spirit junkie, Maria Salvatore has been teaching yoga and meditation for over two decades and has been studying with master yoga teachers since 1999. Maria offers movement and meditation as a way to approach our world with realistic reverence and gratitude. Her classes are a masterful, candid blend of artful alignment and attention cues for your body, mind and heart. From local yoga studios to the beautiful lawn at Central Park, Maria is honored to offer larger-scale experiences of yoga and meditation, but her true service is in shifting awareness within the smallest interactions, one person at a time. In addition to virtual classes, Maria teaches weekly and monthly classes in New Jersey and New York and offers retreats, workshops and trainings. Maria serves on two boards- the Advisory board for the "Graf Center for Integrative Medicine at Englewood Hospital, as well as the Executive board for "Kula for Karma", a nonprofit organization that brings therapeutic yoga to populations struggling with trauma and addiction." She most recently worked with Mt. Sinai Hospital in NYC creating a free resource (www.cardyfit.com) using yoga to help in healing for cardiovascular patients.  

    In addition to her yoga practice and philanthropic work, Maria is also a certified Usui Reiki Level II Practitioner. As well as a YACEP, which is a Yoga Alliance designation for individuals who teach continuing education courses, mentoring & certifying teachers. She has most recently added sound healing as a modality for healing in her offerings. “Her primary intention is to help people realize they have the power to heal themselves."

    WORKSHOP: Journey Into the Chakra System: 

    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. 

  • Amanda was drawn to yoga at an early age as a way to help aid in processing traumas she was moving through, and to add meaning to her life. She felt the dynamic energy of a room full of like-minded people was a comforting experience. Once she began to peel the layers back, major growth and transformation took place that left a huge impact on her state of mind. As her interest in this practice got deeper, she began to emerge herself in deeper levels of transformation. Graduating from the Pranotthan School of Yoga in 2016, she instantly started down her teaching path, bustling with a desire to share and spread this innate wisdom. Using a ground up approach, Amanda leads students into the most basic postures and offers layers to those who would like more challenge, creating a safe space for all levels. She teaches from a place of honoring the Self in every moment.

    Continuing her education, Amanda has assisted in Teacher Trainings, received her 300HR training from Yogamu Institute, graduated from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition as a IIN Health Coach, received a master level Holy Fire Reiki certification and has taken several trainings in Ayurvedic bodywork treatments such as Champissage, Abhyanga, Reflexology and more. She helps people find their path to wellness through yoga, meditation and breathing, holistic wellness coaching and Ayurvedic treatments to help sooth the nervous system in the process of transformation.

    WORKSHOP: All Levels Vinyasa Flow

    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.

  • Julia Maslen is a Falmouth-based Licensed Therapist, Community Builder, and Intuitive Healer with a passion for people, the healing arts, and spiritual wellness. She is currently living her purpose and working towards her dream of building infrastructure in communities designed to enhance meaningful connection and support soul care. Her mission is to support each person she works with to own their individuality and unique gifts, live their purpose and SHINE so incredibly bright.

    WORKSHOP: Soulful Connection: Be Yourself. Meet Your People. Build Community.

    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.

  • Amanda DeLorme, OTR/L, CYT is a yoga teacher, pelvic floor therapist, craniosacral therapy practitioner, breathwork practitioner, artist, intuitive healer, and owner of a thriving private practice, Pearl Holistic Health, located in the heart of Biddeford, Maine. She specializes in the relationship between health, spirituality, and human potential. She supports individuals on their transformational healing journey through somatic and nervous system regulation practices that help integrate and alchemize undigested life experiences in order to more deeply embody this sacred journey of being human.

    WORKSHOP: Mindful Unwinding: A yin yoga experience of deep fascial release and meditative breathwork.

    Mindful Unwinding is a yin yoga class that brings together the profound combination of deep fascial release and meditative breathwork. Land into grounding poses that target lengthening of the connective tissue surrounding the hips, pelvis, and back by releasing fascial strain patterns. Meditative breath practices help enhance the ability to remain present with the mind and body and support a deep sense of release, relaxation, and presence. Each breath, each posture is an invitation to be more deeply in connection with ourselves.

  • Tania Zuckerman, Facilitator/Founder/Trainer of Spiraldance Breathwork, has been a professional Breathwork practitioner and a leader of Breathwork since 2005—guiding more than 2,000 Individual Breathwork Sessions and leading over 400 Group Breathwork Sessions in a variety of locations.

    A certified professional Breathwork Practitioner & Trainer and recognized Accredited Training School for Professional Breathwork Practitioners by the Global Professional Breathwork Alliance (GPBA), Tania is a also Reiki Level II practitioner, graduate of the Earth Circle School for Spiritual Ministry, and a Sacred Ceremony Guide. 

    She is a long-time student of the breath and has had the benefit of working with many skilled Breathwork practitioners throughout the U.S.. A devoted student of the self and a compassionate and present teacher and soulful guide, Breathwork Sessions with Tania are offered through Individual Breathwork Sessions, Breathwork Workshops and Classes and Breathwork Retreats.

    WORKSHOP: Breathwork Journey- Breath & Beyond Unleash Your Creative Potential

    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.

  • Emily Sclar is originally from Freeport, Maine, and is currently a student at Berklee College of Music studying Music Therapy and Performance. She writes a wide variety of music that comes from a deep, raw place from within. She is fearless when it comes to putting her deeply emotional lyrics into the world. With 8 singles already released, Emily continues to write and record music that is forever evolving. Emily has been playing violin since she was five years old and continues to explore her sound which involves a wide variety of styles breaking the boundaries of what’s presumed to be a classical instrument.  Emily believes that music is deeply connected to our hearts and souls and has unbelievably great power in helping humans heal which is what she embodies in her  performance and music therapy practice.  

    WORKSHOP: Breathe with the Elements- A Transformational Journey with Breathwork with LIVE Music

    Awaken the spiral of change that is available to you now. Whether the heat of fire, the coolness of water, the grounding of Earth energy or expansiveness of air- discover where you are in your own cycle of life and how to call on the power of your own breath for healing and positive change. As we connect to the elements within and around us, breath becomes the vehicle to travel deep into ourselves and reclaim our inherent sense of belonging and connectivity. Guided by long-time Breathwork Practitioner/Trainer and Founder of Spiraldance Breathwork with Guest Violinist, Emily Sclar- uncover your own cyclical nature and open up to the FLOW that is inherent within you. 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. Includes LIVE Music with Emily Sclar. 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- weaving in the 4 sacred elements (earth, air, fire and water). Spiraldance Breathwork is a profound catalyst for transformational change- discover for yourself what lies inside ready to be awakened.

  • Lana Vogestad, E-RYT 500, visionary and accomplished artist, is driven to help empower people and elevate consciousness through the healing modalities of yoga and art. Practicing regularly since her first hot yoga class in San Francisco in 2000, and teaching since 2008, Lana has shared her passion for a life changing yoga practice internationally, teaching extensively in Iceland, the Netherlands, Atlanta, New York, and New England. Her labor of love that brings yoga, art and mindfulness together, YNDI Yoga, which was in the Official Selection of the Reykjavik International Film Festival in 2020, is an artful and immersive online yoga platform, PBS show and also in-person events, workshops and retreats. 

    WORKSHOP 1: YNDI Awaken Flow to Cultivate Courage

    This transformative YNDI workshop will be an immersive journey for the senses that blends different yoga disciplines to invigorate your entire body, with a special focus on backbends and heart-opening postures. Backbends are known for their positive effects on the spine and energy centers, especially the heart chakra. Delve into the essence of courage, rooted in the Latin word for heart (cor), as you explore a vinyasa practice accompanied by a custom soundscape that will inspire bravery and awaken your heart. Find the motivation to push past physical and mental barriers, infuse your life with wonder and creativity, and embrace your practice at any level. The session will begin with an overview of the practice and a short alignment clinic.

  • Kristin, a seasoned fitness and wellness professional and RYT 500 with over two decades of expertise, specializes in yoga freestyle and yoga-fusion, blending breath and movement for a unique experience. With a profound understanding of yoga's therapeutic potential, shaped by her work with cancer survivors, Kristin's teaching philosophy emphasizes inclusivity and compassion. Her diverse certifications and background in science allow her to offer a holistic approach to health, integrating physical, emotional, and mental well-being while educating participants on the “why” and “how” of movement. Committed to personal growth, Kristin continues her journey of empowerment through movement and mindfulness.

    WORKSHOP 1: EMBODY EMOTION

    Join me for a transformative workshop inspired by contemporary and ecstatic dance, where you'll have the opportunity to surrender to your body’s natural rhythm. This experience encourages you to set aside traditional dance techniques and embrace authentic movement guided by your intuition and emotions. Discover the powerful connection between movement and self-expression, and explore how dance can be a tool for self-discovery. No prior dance experience is required; simply bring an open heart and a willingness to let your body lead. Embark on this journey of self-awareness through the sacred art of ecstatic dance, and allow yourself to fully experience the freedom of movement. I look forward to sharing this enriching experience with you!

    WORKSHOP 2: SWIFT FLOW - Eras Tour

    Join me for a vinyasa journey through Taylor Swift's musical eras, from her early country hits to her empowering pop anthems. This class adds a refreshing twist to your yoga practice, allowing you to flow with the rhythm of her songs. Experience a unique blend of movement and music that will leave you feeling rejuvenated and inspired. Get ready to find your flow and let go of stress as you shake it off on the mat. Embrace the energy of Taylor’s tunes and connect with your body in a fun, uplifting way. I can't wait to share this exciting experience with you!

  • Alicia Mathewson is a transformational singer/songwriter, sound healer and meditation/chant leader based in New England. Through concerts, workshops and multiple recordings of songs and chants, Alicia shares her vibration in service of her own well-being and the well-being of all. With humor, sacred devotion, and good old fashioned songwriting, Alicia will invite you to relax, question, receive, connect and play.

    WORKSHOP: Song of the Heart

    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.

  • Chris is an E-RYT 500 Yoga Teacher & Continuing Education Provider with Yoga Alliance. He is an Accessible Yoga® Ambassador, a Balanced Athlete® Coach, and a Functional Movement Screen® provider. He has trained in Vinyasa, Restorative yoga, Yin yoga, functional movement, mindfulness, and meditation with teachers Jacqui Bonwell, Sagel Urlacher, Johnny Gillespie, and with the Accessible Yoga Association, Center for Trauma & Embodiment at JRI, Prison Yoga Project, and Functional Movement Systems.

     

    Chris is a fierce advocate for classes that embrace all bodies, abilities, life experiences, and circumstances. Rooted in his own experience how the practices of yoga, mindfulness, and meditation have supported his own experience with depression and sobriety.

     

    Chris' homebase is Scarborough Yoga Studio. He has also taught at several studios around Southern Maine including Metta Studios, Riverbend Yoga, Bridge Studio, and Arcana Studio, as well as many outdoor classes and special events throughout New England. He is very excited to return to the Maine Yoga Fest once again! 

     

    Chris lives in Biddeford with his wife Noreen. When not immersed in work or teaching, he finds great joy in his wonderfully mediocre running ability. He also delights in a regular practice of walking meditations at sunrise and sharing time and space with loved ones, especially his cats.

    WORKSHOP 1: SLOW THE FUNK DOWN (tandem taught with Molly Donlan)

    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.

    WORKSHOP 2: Integrated Yoga for Athletes

    As the saying goes, “If you have a body, you are an athlete.” Every moment of everyday your body is moving. It is working. From sleep and relaxation to playing, training, sporting, and working, you are always engaging with your body to move through your day. How often are you aware of what you are doing or how you are moving? How often are you intentionally engaging with correctional actions to support your body in a balanced way? Your cycles of movement and posture create habits and patterns that often go unnoticed. Over time, this can lead to imbalance and asymmetry that increase wear and tear on your body. By integrating yoga, mindfulness, breathwork, and core functional movement principles, you can create a stronger foundation for your body. You can increase your ability to move with balance, ease, strength, and mobility while preventing injury and increasing longevity. This workshop will emphasize how the entire body is connected through movement; on identifying movement patterns and habits; release of muscular and fascial tension; improving stability and mobility dynamics for well-rounded performance and movement through all facets of your day-to-day life. This practice will help you learn how to reset and strengthen the core foundation of your body’s movement. It is for anybody that moves for fun, sport, or function and with any experience ranging from the just-getting-going to those at the top of their game. In short, this practice is for you!

  • Kaiulani Anderson-Andrei (they/she) is a passionate and experienced yoga instructor and Reiki practitioner dedicated to guiding  students on a journey of self-discovery and well-being. With over 4 years of teaching experience and a 200-hour Hatha Yoga certification, Kaiulani specializes in creating inclusive and nurturing environments for students of all levels.Their yoga journey began as a way to manage stress and find balance in their own life. Inspired by the transformative power of yoga, they pursued formal training and quickly realized their calling to share these benefits with others. Kaiulani's teaching is deeply influenced by her background in mindfulness and trauma informed practices, blending elements of Vinyasa, Hatha, and other restorative practices.Kaiulani's  classes are known for their gentle flow and emphasis on mindful movement, breath awareness, and alignment.They are committed to making yoga accessible and enjoyable for everyone, offering modifications and personalized adjustments to meet individual needs. Kaiulani's warm and approachable style fosters a supportive community where students feel encouraged to explore and grow. In addition to her yoga practice, Kaiulani likes to hike, read, travel, craft, and is interested in photography processes. Whether you're new to yoga or an experienced practitioner, Kaiulani invites you to join them in discovering the profound benefits of a mindful and compassionate practice.

    WORKSHOP 1: Gentle Yoga with Reiki

    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.

  • Jen Deraspe, MS, has been a leader in the health and wellness industry since 1989. With a background in sports medicine and health sciences,  Jen is a certified facilitator of The Work of Byron Katie, Holden Qi Gong and mindful Hatha Yoga.  A creator of intentional, safe and loving experiences, both one-on-one and in a group setting, Jen approaches guiding people as a true honor. In Jen, you will find a mirror of wisdom and humility.  Jen is the founder of Maine's first green-certified retreat center, Nurture Through Nature in Denmark, Maine.  In addition, she has created a 7 month personal development training for women, the Women's School for Spiritual Warriors. FMI, visit her coaching services website at www.spiralsofwellbeing.com

    WORKSHOP: Qi Gong and Meditation

    Qi Gong is an ancient Chinese healing arts aimed at moving our energy, known as Qi, through the energy pathways, or meridians, throughout the body.  This is experienced through breathing exercises, meditation, specific warm-ups, stretching and gentle flows to circulate energy. Our organs are reservoirs for qi. In Qi Gong, each season has an element, an organ, color, healing sound and emotion. Together we will enliven summer energy, including the heart and fire element through meditation, music and conscious movement through this gentle practice sure to leave you more awake and alive. The practice is mindful, intentional and accessible regardless of age, fitness level or experience. Beginners and seasoned practitioners welcome!

  • Anandi Andrea Shorey, AHCH, LMT, E-RYT500, Reiki Master

    Anandi Andrea Shorey is a passionate and dedicated yoga instructor who brings a wealth of expertise to the Maine Yoga Festival. As the Owner and Operator of Downtown Yoga & Healing Arts in the capital city of Augusta, she has been instrumental in fostering a vibrant yoga community.

    Andrea's yoga journey began in 2014 as a means to recover from a CrossFit injury. However, she quickly fell in love with the practice and its transformative power. She completed her 200-hour teacher training at Downtown Yoga & Healing Arts in 2018 and further advanced her studies with ShivaShakti. Andrea's commitment to continuous learning led her to the Boston Ayurvedic School, where she graduated as an Ayurvedic Health Counselor.

    In addition to her expertise in yoga, Andrea holds certifications in various movement practices and is a Licensed Massage Therapist. Her diverse skill set is complemented by her status as a Reiki Master and her enthusiasm for aerial arts, allowing her to offer a unique and holistic approach to wellness.

    Join Andrea at the Maine Yoga Festival to experience the warmth, wisdom, and vitality that she brings to her teachings. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or new to yoga, Andrea's classes promise to inspire and rejuvenate your practice.

    WORKSHOP 1: Breath-Led Bliss

    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.

    WORKSHOP 2: Restore + Connect

    Join us for "Restore & Connect," a serene 90-minute class designed to bring you back to your center through gentle somatic movements, followed by a unique loving-kindness meditation experience using the power of pranayama to connect and cultivate energy in your sacred center. This class welcomes all levels and focuses on creating a safe and nurturing environment where you can unwind, reconnect, and cultivate self-compassion. Experience the soothing power of mindful movements that help release tension and invite relaxation. As we gently transition into the loving-kindness meditation, you'll be guided to open your heart and foster a deep sense of connection with yourself and others. Discover the profound benefits of this restorative practice and leave feeling refreshed, grounded, and filled with inner peace.

  • Hello, I'm Kristy—intrigued by the group connection and synergy that can form in a shared embodied movement experience. I’m passionate about the connections that arise with thoughtful intention, and how movement can bring people together on a deeper, more meaningful level. With over 20 years of experience in Embodied Movement, I’m a certified yoga and Journey Dance instructor, dedicated to creating a welcoming space for all. My teaching is about more than just fitness—it’s about transformation for both the soul and body. Whether through yoga flow, guided dance, meditation, or restoration, my classes invite students to connect with themselves and each other in powerful ways.

    As a former Division 1 athlete, I longed for the camaraderie and team spirit that had been such a big part of my life. When my athletic career ended, I found myself searching for that same sense of connection and purpose. Teaching movement allowed me to rediscover the power of community and belonging. Today, I blend my love for movement and creativity into every retreat, workshop, and class, fostering an environment where we can all feel seen, supported, and empowered.

    WORKSHOP: Empowered Movement: Flow Through Yoga, Dance, and Expression

    Are you ready to elevate your practice and connect on a deeper level? Join us for Empowered Movement, a signature class that combines yoga with guided free movement for an experience unlike any other. Immerse yourself in a music-centered session, where a carefully curated soundtrack—featuring nostalgic tunes that resonate with your soul—guides your journey. Tune into your body, focus on mindful breathing, and embrace the present moment as you flow harmoniously with the group. Our class concludes with gentle stretches during a reflective meditation. Empowered Movement is more than just a workout; it’s an invitation to explore your unique self, challenge your limits, and evolve. Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to experience the fusion of movement, music, and community at the festival! 

  • Śri Devi Melissa Urey (Shree) is an intuitive healer, E-RYT 500, chanting teacher, and meditation guide living in Portland, ME. Śri has spent the last decade deeply immersed in the study and practice of yoga, Sanskrit, yogic philosophy, meditation techniques and Vedic chanting. She holds specialty training in Vedic Mantra Recitation, Sanskrit studies, Yoga Nidra, Restorative Yoga, Pranayama & Yogic Meditation. Her passion is helping people integrate yogic practices into daily life for long-term well-being. She is extremely grateful to her teachers Shantala Sriramaiah, Prem Sadasivananda, Vidya Ramananthan, Allison Dennis and all the wonderful teachers at the ShivaShakti School of Yoga. In her free time she enjoys singing with her harmonium and forest bathing.

    WORKSHOP 1: Introduction to Vedic Chanting

    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.

    WORKSHOP 2: A Journey Through the Chakras with Bīja Mantras

    In this workshop, Śri will guide participants through the chakras using specific seed sounds, bija mantras and inquiry into the energetic flows of each, inviting balance to any place of blockage, disconnect or stagnation. This workshop includes an introduction to how sound healing works in the human energy system, movement and meditation techniques to invite balance, simple one syllable mantra meditations that you can access for each chakra and a full chakra meditation practice. This workshop will close this with a sound bath and śavasana with crystal bowls attuned to each chakra.

    WORKSHOP 3: Art of Sadhana Series (co-taught with Ashley Flowers)

    This workshop will help students to develop a meaningful daily practice at home that honors body and mind and utilizes a variety of yogic tools including mantra, meditation, asana, and pranayama.

  • The members of Shanti Kirtan (Rev. Todd Glacy, Helena Nash, Marni Prince and Jason Prince) create a collective atmosphere that is both safe and sacred, allowing everyone to feel truly welcomed, relaxed and encouraged to share their voices and open their hearts. With a vast wealth of spiritual, musical, yoga and wellness based backgrounds and talents, they skillfully combine simple yet beautiful melodies of mantras and soulful songs along with high-energy devotional expression to create a uniquely accessible, powerfully moving and profoundly transformative experience.

    WORKSHOP 1: SHANTI KIRTAN - Community Chant Practice

    Shanti means Peace. Kirtan is the Bhakti inspired practice of group singing/chanting to deepen our connection with ourselves, each other and The Divine. The members of Shanti Kirtan (Rev. Todd Glacy, Helena Nash, Marni Prince and Jason Prince) create a collective atmosphere that is both safe and sacred, allowing everyone to feel truly welcomed, relaxed and encouraged to open their heart and share their voice as we come together in a co-creative experience of tuning in and empowering the vibration of LOVE. With a vast wealth of spiritual, musical, yoga and wellness based backgrounds and talents the members of Shanti Kirtan skillfully combine musical melodies and traditional mantras along with high-energy devotional expression to create a uniquely accessible, powerfully moving and profoundly transformative experience. We hope you will join us!

  • For over 4 decades now Todd has been actively engaged in sharing his unique personal, professional and spiritual insights, talents and wisdom with people from all walks of life encouraging and inspiring them to experience more happy, healthy, creative and fulfilling lives. As a professional musician, speaker, educator, facilitator, mentor and interfaith minister he has traveled extensively offering programs of Sacred Sound & Living at yoga studios, festivals, retreats, conferences, spiritual/religious communities and ceremonial gatherings throughout the country. His methodologies tend to focus on direct experience as the most effective path to wisdom and he relies heavily on Sound, Music, Movement, Nature and Creative Expression as modalities and tools for transformation, connection and spiritual growth.

    WORKSHOP: YOGA JAM - Ecstatic Flow & Live Music

    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.

  • Ankati Day is devoted to guiding individuals in reconnecting with the innate wisdom of their hearts. As a dedicated E-RYT 500 Yoga Teacher, Sound Healer, Ecstatic Dance DJ, and Cacao Ceremonialist since 2012, she shares her vibrant energy in classes across Seacoast Maine and New Hampshire, as well as in Guatemala, Peru, and Costa Rica. With a passion for transformational practices, Ankati is always eager to explore innovative fusions that awaken the heart and elevate the spirit.

    WORKSHOP 1: BASSYoga

    WORKSHOP 1 Description: 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.

    WORKSHOP 2: Ecstatic Dance: To BELONG.

    WORKSHOP 2 Description: Most often, the most frustrating barrier to living life to the fullest is our fear of what others think. We’ll explore the transformative power of movement and music to untangle limiting beliefs and cultivate a true sense of belonging within ourselves and our community! Join DJ Ankati as she opens with an embodied meditation and warm-up, leading into a dynamic live DJ set designed to liberate your spirit and express your joy in BELONGING. Together, we’ll create a space where you can move freely, awakening your most vibrant and passionate life force.

  • Kim Stanton, 500-hour YTT, is an instructor at The Daily Sweat in Kennebunk, Maine. Kim has always had a love for fitness and was drawn to yoga as a way to find balance in a sometimes- unbalanced world.  She believes in the benefits of yoga for all, including athletes and fitness enthusiasts. She discovered that lessons we learn on the mat can be much more meaningful in our daily life off the mat and she enjoys sharing that with her students. Kim has also been a group fitness instructor for many years, she started her career teaching aerobic classes, which included kickboxing, step and weight training classes. Kim’s teaching focuses on creating a safe and appropriate practice for each person who enters her class, always bringing attention back to the breath while reminding her students of proper alignment and form. She loves learning and expanding her knowledge in the fitness industry, and she is looking forward to sharing that with her students.

    WORKSHOP 1: VINYASA FLOW + MYOFASCIAL RELEASE

    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!

  • Ashley Flowers is a seasoned yoga instructor with a deep commitment to creating inclusive, mindful spaces for students of all backgrounds. With an E-RYT 500 designation and years of experience in both traditional and creative yoga practices, Ashley’s teaching blends the physical and philosophical, making yoga accessible and fun for everyone!

    Ashley’s classes invite students to explore balance, self-awareness, and connection to nature. She’s known for unique offerings like Goat Yoga and Paddleboard Yoga, which combine movement with the joy of being in the natural world. Ashley is passionate about cultivating community and helping students establish meaningful practices that go beyond the mat.

    WORKSHOP: PADDLEBOARD YOGA

    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.

    WORKSHOP 2: Art of Sadhana (co-taught with Sri Devi)

    This workshop will help students to develop a meaningful daily practice at home that honors body and mind and utilizes a variety of yogic tools including mantra, meditation, asana, and pranayama.

  • Alicia began teaching yoga in 2000.  As a former dancer and musical theater performer, when I began to contemplate moving out of the dance world, I was drawn to the peace, balance and serenity yoga provided in addition to the wonderful health benefits of the practice. 

    Based in Annapolis, Maryland, my intention as a professional Yoga Instructor is to help my clients connect with themselves physically, mentally, and emotionally. I meet each client where they are with a variety of styles and modalities to fit each person’s individual needs.
    Alicia began her yoga studies at the Silver Lotus Institute where she received her 200 hour RYT and 500 Hour RYT. She received her Thai Yoga Massage Certification from the Thai Institute of Healing Arts and has taken numerous additional trainings in Hot 26 & 2 (Bikram), restorative yoga, yoga for cancer patients and caregivers, yoga therapy, yoga for resiliency and yoga for trauma recovery. Alicia is available to come to your area for workshops, retreats, continuing education classes or teacher trainings.

    WORKSHOP: Partner Yoga

    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!

  • Robin is the owner and curator of Leaping Waters Aerial Yoga Spa in South Portland, Maine. Originally trained in vinyasa flow by Jacqui Bonwell, Robin expanded into Yoga Nidra, Yin, Restorative & Prenatal Yoga. She's been involved in teacher training since the fall of 2015, beginning with Yoga Nidra then adding Restorative & Chair Yoga teacher trainings. She co-founded Southern Maine Yoga School (formerly Maine Yogafest School of Yoga) with Andrea Gleason in 2019 and offered three 200 hour yoga teacher trainings between 2019 & 2024. During that time, Robin took the leap into studio ownership and formed Leaping Waters Yoga LLC, re-opening the doors to Aerial Yoga in South Portland in 2021. She expanded the studio team in 2023 and Leaping Waters now offers Massage, Cupping, Polarity, Reiki & Sound sessions 7 days a week. Robin's vision and mission is to elevate the yoga experience with aerial, sound, reiki, massage and other enhancements in a community setting. She cultivates an atmosphere where teachers continue their studies and expand their skills. Robin is an E-RYT 500, YACEP, Usui Reiki Master, who teaches and trains in multiple styles of yoga. Along with teacher trainings, she currently offers Aerial, Prenatal, Restorative, Yin & Aerial Yoga NIdra classes, Sound Baths, energy work, & sessions on the ropes and slings wall at Leaping Waters and continues to guest teach flow, yin and yoga nidra at Greener Postures in South Portland. Hear her weekly music and astrology show Robin's Zodiac Zone on WMPG radio.

    Jared earned his Aikido Black Belt in 2015 after years of focused training, and then earned his 200 Hour Yoga Certification with Boston School of Yoga in 2016. His continuing yoga journey included Yin Yoga & Trauma Sensitive/All Bodies trainings with MUSE School of Yoga in 2017 and 2018. After teaching vinyasa and yin for a few years followed by a break during the pandemic, Jared re-ignited his yoga practice & skills with Aerial Yoga Teacher Training & Sound Practitioner training at Leaping Waters studio in 2022 & a second Yin Yoga Teacher training with Andrea Gleason/Southern Maine Yoga School in 2023.

    Jared is an insurance professional during the business week, and on weekends he teaches Aerial Decompression, Yin Yoga for Men and offers sound baths with crystal bowls and percussion instruments, and helps train aerial yoga teachers at Leaping Waters Yoga in South Portland.

    WORKSHOP 1: AERIAL DECOMPRESSION (at Leaping Waters)

    Climb into this beautiful, supportive aerial fabric to float, fly, and go upside down. The hammock is your prop as you move through a sequence of balancing, lengthening and twisting, hip and heart opening. Feet on the ground to feet in the air, experience both suspension and grounding in the aerial hammock.
    Physical benefits may include spinal decompression, increased range of movement, circulatory, lymphatic, & endocrine system stimulation. Emotional effects may include building trust, confidence & self-awareness, overcoming fears, increasing energetic flow & feelings of well-being and embodiment. Beginner or experienced, all are welcome.

    WORKSHOP 2: Aerial Yin & Yoga Nidra (at LW)

    This deeply restorative Aerial session begins with a sequence of yin postures supported by and experienced inside the aerial hammock. Heart and hip openers, twists and side bends are followed by a choice of restful postures for savasana and floating yoga nidra, a guided meditation in the hammock. Beginners are welcome to this nourishing, meditative and gentle aerial session.

    WORKSHOP 3: Summer Yin & Restorative Yoga class with Sound Bath

    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!

  • Melora Gregory has enjoyed passionately teaching alignment based Yoga since 1993 and is registered with the Yoga Alliance as an E-RYT 500. In 2023 she taught a Yoga Teacher Training class entitled Experiential Anatomy of the Pelvic Muscles at the Maine Yoga Festival. Melora co-created a 2 credit course at USM, which she taught for 5 years, entitled Yoga and Feminism. She was a 7 year member of Sea Change Yoga, a non-profit bringing yoga to underserved populations. Melora taught Yoga and Yamuna Body Rolling® at Bridge Studio, a designated Trauma Informed Yoga Studio for 7 years, and at Portland Yoga Studio for 20 years, owning that studio from 2004-8. She has been a weekly Yoga and Yamuna Body Rolling® teacher at UNE in Portland for over 25 years. Melora has been teaching yoga and mindfulness practices to Seniors at Woodfords Church in Portland since 2015.

    Practicing Yamuna Body Rolling® since 2003, Melora certified to teach YBR® in 2009, and was impressed with the therapeutic benefits of the deep tissue release and creation of space in the joints. Inspired to further train in the YBR® method she completed the Foot Fitness Certification in 2011, and the Advanced Ball Certification in 2012. Every second year she certifies in various areas including Pelvic Floor, Organ Systems, Twists, Knees, Face, and Deeper Hip Work.

    Melora currently enjoys teaches both Yoga and Yamuna Body Rolling® classes online, privately, and in person at Leaping Waters in South Portland.  She also gives workshops at various Greater Portland area yoga studios.  To learn more go to MeloraYoga.com.

    WORKSHOP:  Yamuna Body Rolling®;  Deep Hip and Spinal Release

    Release tightness from the piriformis and tensor fasciae latae, tone the buttocks, and touch upon the adductors and psoas, helping to free the leg attachments to the pelvis. Brings circulation to entire ball/socket joint. Finish by slowly stimulating the entire spine up to the skull. Great for sciatica relief, arthritis, low back, hip and knee issues. 

    Yamuna Body Rolling® is a unique approach to health & fitness that helps people of all fitness levels feel better, move more freely, gain strength, & eliminate pain using specially designed 4-10 inch balls to:
    -Increase muscle length -Create joint mobility -Promote healing of injuries -Tone muscles and build core strength -Energize nerve roots and vital organs -Dislodge tension and discomfort  -Enhance blood flow -Stimulate bone growth  

    Carefully planned routines match the body’s own logic to re-educate its innate awareness for immediate and dramatic results!

  • Murielle is an E-RYT 500, a Certified Movement Analyst from the Laban Institute, a Shiatsu and Master Thai Yoga and Structural Integration Practitioner. Additionally, Murielle is a Fully Integrated Certified Yoga Tune Up® Teacher; a work she is truly passionate about sharing with her students. Murielle’s vast knowledge and expertise in her many disciplines greatly informs how she approaches body analysis and hands-on assists in her yoga classes.

     

    Mae has been a yoga teacher for over ten years. She earned her 500Hr RYT in India in 2014. She has been directing yoga teacher training for the past 5 years,  Mae has also completed certifications in reiki, prenatal yoga, infant massage, lactation and birth education.

    She is a Roll Model Method teacher (Yoga Tune-Up) which utilizes therapy balls for myofascial release. She is passionate about working with bodies of all ages and stages and emphasizes the mind-body connection in her body-work practice. Mae is excited to share tools that will help teachers feel more comfortable and students feel that they are being assisted in an intelligent, nurturing and safe way.

    WORKSHOP 1: The Power of Touch - Yoga Assist Workshop

    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 and Mae 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.

    WORKSHOP 2: Therapeutic Ball Rolling/Yoga Tune Up®

    WORKSHOP 2 DESCRIPTION: 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.

  • Hi I'm Andrea.  My love for yoga started when I was training for a triathlon in 2011.  Chronically pulling a rib out of alignment during training, I went to a chiropractor who said, "you can do more for yourself than I can do for you, go do yoga". 
    If you've met me, it's not surprising that once I started practicing yoga, I wanted more.   I took my 200 HR Teacher Training with Jacqui Bonwell in 2012/2013, and opened Scarborough Yoga in September of 2014.  I've continued my studies:  Completing my 300 HR Teacher Training in 2020, also with Jacqui Bonwell, Yin trainings with Josh Summers, Meditation and Pranayama with Shiva Shakti, Restorative with Robin Ivy Payton, Sequencing with Amy Ippoliti and more.  
    My dream for a Scarborough Yoga has always been that it is more than a place to practice yoga, that it is  a COMMUNITY.  10 years and a pandemic later, Scarborough Yoga is exactly that!   
    I love teaching, I love learning and I love sharing what I learn with my students. I lean toward the quieter yoga practices and teach predominantly yin yoga.  
    ​I look forward to meeting you on your mat!

    WORKSHOP: Yin Yoga ~ Balancing Life

    WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: 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.

  • Sarah found yoga while training for her first marathon. She looked to yoga as just

    another part of her training regimen and after her first class, she realized that it would

    become much more. Yoga changed the way Sarah breathed, looked at herself as well

    as the world around her. After some time, learned techniques and repetition she wanted

    to share this newly found gift of harmony with others.

    A native New Yorker, Sarah received her RYT 200 certification from Laughing Lotus

    Yoga Center under the tutelage of Mary Dana Abbot in 2015. In 2021, Sarah completed

    her Katonah Yoga ® certification and started Sarah K Yoga LLC. Sarah believes in the

    power of personal practice and communal practice as an essential for personal and

    communal well being.

    Sarah instructs privately and is grateful to teach weekly with Yoga on York in York Maine

    and Prasada Yoga Center in North Hampton, NH. When Sarah is not on the mat, you

    can find her jogging around the New Hampshire/Maine Seacoast, baking pies or on the

    beach with her husband Steve, son Axel and daughter Lucy.

    WORKSHOP:

    WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:

    Katonah Yoga® is a rich theory developed by Nevine Michaan and her teachers. It incorporates Hatha yoga, Taoist theory and sacred geometry. We use metaphor, props hands on adjustments to not only explore the shapes we look to embody through asana, but to recognize habits, patterns and blind spots that all mortal beings have. For this workshop, Sarah will introduce the principles of the Katonah Yoga®️theory. We will explore how we use the metaphor of a body as a house as a tool organizing oneself in a pose both imaginatively and physically. The workshop will include lecture, physical practice, lots of hands on adjustments and will give space for Q&A. This workshop is appropriate for students, teachers and body workers alike.

  • Rich Ray is a KPJAYI Level II Authorized Ashtanga Teacher and the director of Ashtanga Yoga Portland Maine. In 1998 he made his first trip to Mysore, India to study with Pattabhi Jois and has made numerous trips to study with Sharath. At the same time Rich began in depth Zen Buddhist practice and lived as a silent monastic for 4 years under the tutelage of a Roshi. He has been teaching since 2004 and is committed to assisting all those who wish to explore and walk these ancient wisdom paths. 

    WORKSHOP:

    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.