Center Yoga Arts

06/01/2026

05/19/2026

We still have a couple of spots open!
Register today!

https://yogacenterme.com/pricing-%26-accommodations

05/16/2026

Go make waves...

05/15/2026

A couple of spots remain open for this fantastic weekend retreat.

Experience a rejuvenating three-night retreat at Lily Bay Chalet, located on the picturesque shores of Moosehead Lake, Greenville, Maine. This delightful weekend escape provides you with the perfect opportunity to unwind, indulge in some self-care, enjoy activities, or set by the water with a good b...

05/12/2026

Discover the transformative space of Center Yoga Arts, where wellness and mindfulness unite. Explore our diverse offerings in yoga, meditation, and soothing sound baths designed to support your journey to inner peace. Visit our website to learn more about class schedules, upcoming retreats with Breathing Space Retreats, and resources tailored to nurture your mind, body, and spirit. Begin your path to balance today. 🌿

05/09/2026

Please visit our website to register today!

https://yogacenterme.com/lily-bay-retreat

05/07/2026

And that answer contains an entire lifetime of wisdom.

Most people think they are suffering because of what happened years ago.
But in truth, they suffer because they keep reopening the wound in their mind.

The event ended.
The moment passed.
The people changed.
Life moved on.

But the mind keeps replaying it—
again and again and again.

The Buddha taught that attachment is the root of suffering.
And one of the deepest attachments humans carry
is attachment to memory.

We cling to old pain,
old betrayals,
old regrets,
old versions of ourselves.

We carry conversations that ended years ago.
We relive moments we cannot change.
We punish ourselves for mistakes already buried in time.

And slowly,
the past becomes a prison we keep rebuilding from the inside.

But look closely…

Right now, in this exact moment—
the past is nowhere to be found.

It exists only as thought.
Only as memory.
Only as mental repetition.

The pain returns because the mind keeps feeding it attention.

That is why mindfulness is so powerful.

When you fully return to the present moment,
you begin to see reality clearly:

You are no longer there.
You survived it.
You outlived it.
You are here now.

And this moment—
this breath—
is where your life actually exists.

The Buddha never taught people to erase memory.
He taught them not to become imprisoned by it.

Learn from the past.
But do not live there.

Because no matter how painful yesterday was,
it cannot hurt you again
unless you keep carrying it into today.

Healing begins the moment
you stop asking,
“Why did it happen?”

and start asking,
“Why am I still holding it?”

Let it go.
Not because it didn’t matter…
but because your peace matters more.

05/06/2026

Our spring retreat would make a wonderful Mother's Day gift! ☺️💜

05/04/2026

A once-in-a-blue-moon experience!

If you’re someone who treasures time for yourself—especially those rare, once‑in‑a‑blue‑moon moments—this weekend was created for you.
On May 31st, under the magic of a Blue Moon, we’ll gather to honor its energy through ceremony, rest, and renewal. Join us for a thoughtfully crafted retreat filled with self‑care, meaningful connection, and nourishing community—designed with great care and intention, exactly the kind of experience we’d want to attend ourselves.
From May 29 to June 1, unwind on the peaceful shores of beautiful Moosehead Lake. Savor delicious food, inspiring conversations, and the grounding embrace of nature at Lily Bay Chalet. Come as you are, leave restored.
Last minute offer: If you and a friend register together, you'll each save $100.00. Call 343-0827 for details or visit our webpages at:
www.yogacenterme.com/lily-bay-retreat