Greener Postures Yoga

Greener Postures Yoga Greener Postures offers a wide range of classes, workshops, & series for all levels in South Portland & Falmouth, Maine.
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Join us in-studio, outdoors, or online to explore movement, mindfulness, & community. Discover balance, strength, & connection at GPY. Our signature offering is Vinyasa Yoga that increases energy, stamina, improves muscle tone, digestion and concentration and helps you relax and respond to the stresses of daily life. We also have Yin Yoga, Slow Flow, Beginners and Deep Stretch.

Most people think the pelvic floor is something you just “tighten.” It’s not.One of the biggest takeaways from this work...
05/03/2026

Most people think the pelvic floor is something you just “tighten.” It’s not.

One of the biggest takeaways from this workshop? The pelvic floor works best when it can do both—engage and release. Strength without the ability to lengthen can actually create more dysfunction, not less.

We also learned how closely the pelvic floor is tied to the breath. With every inhale and exhale, it responds and moves—whether you’re aware of it or not. This means improving your breathing patterns can directly improve pelvic floor function.

And maybe the most overlooked piece: the nervous system connection. When your body feels stressed or unsafe, the pelvic floor often holds tension. When you feel calm, supported, and regulated, it can soften. That’s why relaxation isn’t separate from strength—it’s part of it.

The good news? Just like any muscle group, you can build awareness, coordination, and resilience over time. Through intentional movement, breathwork, and slowing down enough to feel, you reconnect to a part of your body that supports you every single day.

04/29/2026

🚨RETREAT ALERT🚨🌿 Adventure to the Azores with Gretchen & Terri🌴September 28 – October 3, 2026

Join both Gretchen and Terri for a 5 night / 6 day retreat on the breathtaking “Green Island” of São Miguel, in the magical Azores, Portugal.

They are excited to be co-leading back-to-back retreats in this stunning destination—home to vibrant blue volcanic lakes, dramatic panoramic cliffs, black sand beaches, lush natural preserves, and natural hot springs. Imagine morning movement practices overlooking the Atlantic, adventurous hikes through otherworldly landscapes, and meaningful connection in one of Europe’s most beautiful hidden gems.

September 28 – October 3, 2026

Whether you’re craving adventure, renewal, connection, or all three—this retreat is designed to help you unplug, recharge, and fully immerse yourself in nature.

💫 EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT AVAILABLE

Use code Earlybird to receive 300 EURO OFF your retreat price.

A 500 EURO deposit secures your spot.

Your remaining balance is due 120 days prior to departure and can be split into three monthly installments upon registration, if desired.

If you would like to arrange a different payment plan or have questions about room types or retreat details, please contact the sales team at SolSeed Retreats:
📩 info@solseedretreats.com

04/28/2026

What if the most important pose in class is the one where you do “nothing”? Savasana isn’t the nap at the end of yoga—it’s the integration. After an hour of movement + breath, your body has released tension, regulated energy, and prepared the nervous system to receive rest.

When you settle into stillness, the body shifts toward the parasympathetic nervous system—the “rest + restore” state. Heart rate slows, breathing softens, muscles release, and stress signals begin to quiet.

There’s also something powerful happening beneath the surface: communication in the body is bidirectional. We often think messages travel from the brain to the body (“relax your shoulders,” “take a deep breath”), but in Savasana, signals travel from the body back to the brain.

Internal sensory receptors in your muscles, breath, heart, and fascia send messages of safety, support, and calm. The brain receives: you are okay now.

That’s why repetitive thoughts may soften. Why clarity can appear. Why gratitude rises unexpectedly. Why the mind feels quieter and more spacious.

Savasana teaches us that peace isn’t something we chase—it’s something we allow.

And when you step off the mat, you carry that steadiness into the rest of your day.

We invite you to stay for savasana 💚

What’s better than a regular yoga practice? …one that may be reimbursable through your HSA/FSA or insurance benefits!Mov...
04/27/2026

What’s better than a regular yoga practice? …one that may be reimbursable through your HSA/FSA or insurance benefits!

Movement, stress relief, better sleep, stronger body, calmer mind… and possibly using funds already set aside for wellness? That’s a win-win.

Many students use purchase receipts for eligible reimbursement programs or insurance wellness incentives. While every plan is different, it’s worth checking your benefits—you may be able to get support for the practice that supports you.

Need your receipts? We made it easy 👇 Swipe through to see how to find them in your Union account.


 
 
 


04/26/2026

Sometimes the story hits home. If you’d like to revisit, Heidi publishes her readings in the “Inkwell” page on our website. Visit www.greenerposturesyoga.com, click teachers, & choose Inkwell to see more 💚

Here’s last week’s reading: “An elderly woman had two large pots, each hung on the ends of a pole which she carried across her neck.

One of the pots had a crack in it while the other pot was perfect and always delivered a full portion of water.

At the end of the long walks from the stream to the house, the cracked pot arrived only half full.

For a full two years this went on daily, with the woman bringing home only one and a half pots of water…

Of course, the perfect pot was proud of its accomplishments.

But the poor cracked pot was ashamed of its own imperfection, and miserable that it could only do half of what it had been made to do.

After two years of what it perceived to be bitter failure, it spoke to the woman one day by the stream.

“I am ashamed of myself, because this crack in my side causes water to leak out all the way back to your house.”

The old woman smiled, “Did you notice that there are flowers on your side of the path, but not on the other pot’s side?”

“That’s because I have always known about your flaw, so I planted flower seeds on your side of the path, and every day while we walk back, you water them.”

For two years I have been able to pick these beautiful flowers to decorate the table.

Without you being just the way you are, there would not be this beauty to grace the house.”

Each of us has our own unique flaw. But it’s the cracks and flaws we each have that make our lives together so very interesting and rewarding.

You’ve just got to take each person for what they are and look for the good in them.

So, to all of my cracked pot friends, remember to smell the flowers on your side of the path.”

-Unknown

You were never meant to rush here. This Earth Day, what if getting to class was part of the practice?✨ Walking clears th...
04/22/2026

You were never meant to rush here. This Earth Day, what if getting to class was part of the practice?

✨ Walking clears the mind + sparks creativity
✨ Movement boosts endorphins (yes, runner’s high is real)
✨ Outdoor activity improves sleep + reduces stress
✨ Biking builds strength while cutting emissions

We’re celebrating the journey as much as the practice—
Earth Day and everyday we offer FREE mat rentals when you walk, run, or bike to class 🌿

Because yoga doesn’t start when you hit the mat.
It starts the moment you choose a different pace.





04/21/2026

We asked our community what brings them to their mat—READ HER WORDS ⬇️

“I spent the last two years moving + traveling with my husband, supporting his professional journey + struggling to return to my practice. I come from a big yoga community, where I completed my 200-hour YTT. Yoga was my life for almost 5 years.

Over the past 2 years, I’ve been slowly gathering the strength to come back. During that time, social anxiety + feeling disconnected from my own body became real challenges. I visited a couple of studios, but nothing felt quite right.

My anxiety got to a point where I felt like I had stopped existing in a way. I think remote work + being new to a city can really amplify that feeling.

I was used to practicing hot vinyasa, Bikram, Rocket, + Kundalini yoga. But my body has changed, + I couldn’t keep up with that intensity for some reason. I also felt resistance toward slowing down into mobility or yin practices.

I’ve learned that I needed to let go. To listen to my body. To allow it to rest. To move away from the constant “go, go, go” mindset. So I made a commitment to a new kind of practice—a slower, more gentle, quiet + full of props where feeling safe, supported, + held in my body comes first. I trust that this is the path that will eventually guide me back to my regular practice in a more sustainable + loving way.

Coming to the studio has become a commitment to myself. A reminder that no matter how chaotic, worried, or heavy I may feel, something shifts when I arrive on my mat. Every time, things become clearer. Softer. More hopeful.

A few weeks after I joined the studio, people started calling me by my name—and that meant more than I can explain. It made me feel like I existed again. I have met new teachers that inspire me, showing me new ways + new approaches to my practice. I have also made a couple of friends. There is something about yoga that brings me close to beautiful humans.

My fears—about having an accent or being an immigrant—started to loosen their grip. I’m still working through them, but I feel myself opening up more, connecting, + moving closer to my purpose.

I hope that one day I can teach again

This group of muscles plays a foundational role in how you move, breathe, and function every day. The pelvic floor suppo...
04/20/2026

This group of muscles plays a foundational role in how you move, breathe, and function every day. The pelvic floor supports your organs, stabilizes your spine, and works in coordination with your diaphragm and core. Research shows that improving pelvic floor function can:

✨ reduce low back + hip pain
✨ improve posture and core stability
✨ prevent or improve urinary leakage
✨ support postpartum recovery and healing
✨ enhance performance in lifting, running, and daily movement
✨ improve breathing mechanics and pressure management

And here’s the key—it’s not just about strengthening. A healthy pelvic floor needs to both contract and fully relax/lengthen. Over-tightening can be just as problematic as weakness.

Through breathwork and mindful movement, you can retrain this system—helping it respond appropriately to stress, load, and life changes (including pregnancy, postpartum, and injury recovery).

If you’ve ever wondered:
• What is the pelvic floor?
• Am I engaging it correctly?
• Why do I feel tight, weak, or disconnected?
• How does breath affect core + pelvic health?

This workshop is for you.

✨ Breath + Pelvic Floor Workshop
w/ Cara Lyon, PT, DPT
📍 South Portland
🗓 Friday, May 1 | 6:00–7:30 PM
💚 $25

Join pelvic health physical therapist Cara Lyon for an educational + experiential session covering anatomy, movement patterns, and practical tools to help you reconnect with your body—through all stages of life.
Expect discussion, light movement, breathwork, and time for Q+A.
Because understanding your body is powerful—and this is a part of it worth knowing 💚

 
 
 


Next Thursday 4/23, your practice gets a soundtrack 💚 We’re weaving live music + sound healing into your regular schedul...
04/16/2026

Next Thursday 4/23, your practice gets a soundtrack 💚 We’re weaving live music + sound healing into your regular schedule—no extra cost, just a little something special to deepen your experience.

✨ 9:30AM Flow w/ Gretchen + live music by Russ
📍 South Portland
🗓 Thursday, 04/23
An energizing vinyasa flow carried by live music—movement, breath, and rhythm all in one.

✨ 7PM Restorative w/ Lucy + sound healing by Emily Capaldi
📍 South Portland
🗓 04/23 + 05/28
Slow down, settle in, and let sound guide you deeper into rest and nervous system reset.

Just your usual drop-in or membership—no extra sign-up needed. Come move, soften, and experience your practice in a whole new way 💚





04/13/2026

You are welcome here. Exactly as you are. No experience needed. There’s no “right way” to show up.

Our studio is a place for everyone.

A place where:
✨ you can move or rest
✨ you can take modifications or pause completely
✨ you can step out if you need to
✨ you can listen to your body—always

We honor that every practice looks different, every day.

Arrive a few minutes early, bring what you need (we’ve got props + mats if you don’t), and settle in. No phones, no pressure, no expectations—just space to breathe.

Because sometimes the shift you’re looking for isn’t out there… it’s right here on your mat 💫





What if the deepest healing happens when you do… less? ✨ Join Kristine Keegan (RYT500, RMT) + Doris Hall (RMT) for a dee...
04/08/2026

What if the deepest healing happens when you do… less? ✨ Join Kristine Keegan (RYT500, RMT) + Doris Hall (RMT) for a deeply grounding experience that weaves together restorative yoga, sound healing, + Reiki—three powerful practices designed to support your body’s natural ability to heal + rebalance.

Restorative yoga gently brings the body into supported stillness, helping shift the nervous system out of “fight or flight” and into a parasympathetic state—where true rest + repair can happen.

Layered on top, sound healing works through vibration + frequency. As you listen, your brain begins to slow into more meditative states, while sound waves help relax the body + quiet mental chatter—creating space for clarity, release, + deep calm.

Reiki adds another layer of support, working with subtle energy to help clear blockages and restore balance. Through light touch or hands hovering above the body, it invites a sense of ease, grounding, + flow.

Together, these practices create space for:
✨ deeper sleep
✨ reduced stress + anxiety
✨ relief from fatigue + tension
✨ a full nervous system reset

No effort. No performance. Just presence.

Sound Bath, Restorative Yoga + Reiki Healing
Sunday, April 19 | 1:00–3:00 PM
📍Falmouth Studio ($40)

All levels welcome. Step into a space where your only job is to rest, receive, + soften.


 
 
 


What if the most powerful way to care for others… is learning how to care for yourself first? ✨ Join Tania Zuckerman for...
04/07/2026

What if the most powerful way to care for others… is learning how to care for yourself first? ✨ Join Tania Zuckerman for a Spiraldance Breathwork journey designed to help you reconnect with your own energy, your own rhythm, your own breath.

Through conscious, circular breathing, this practice works beyond the surface—helping to interrupt stress-response patterns, release stored tension, + create space for deeper clarity, resilience, + self-connection.

As your breath deepens, so does your capacity:
✨ to restore your energy
✨ to regulate your nervous system
✨ to process + integrate life experiences
✨ to feel more grounded, open, and connected

Set to soulful music and practiced lying down, this is more than breathwork—it’s a full-body, heart-centered reset. A space to be held, to release, and to remember: you are enough.

Spiraldance Breathwork Workshop
Sunday, April 12 | 1:00–3:00 PM
📍Falmouth Studio ($40)

In a world that asks us to keep giving, keep going, keep up—this is your invitation to pause, soften, and come back to you. Wear comfortable layers, bring a mat + water, and come ready to receive. Space is limited.


 
 
 


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Address

740 Broadway
South Portland, ME
04106

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 8:30pm
Tuesday 6am - 8:30pm
Wednesday 6am - 8:30pm
Thursday 6am - 8:30pm
Friday 6am - 8:30pm
Saturday 7:30am - 7pm
Sunday 7:30am - 7pm

Telephone

+12072106525

Website

https://greenerposturesyoga.union.site/

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