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.

Practicing among works of art invited a collective slowing down—moving with intention, resting the eyes, + giving the mi...
02/02/2026

Practicing among works of art invited a collective slowing down—moving with intention, resting the eyes, + giving the mind space to settle. This is what Mindful Museum is all about: creating room to pause, notice, + reconnect through art, movement, + presence.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Yoga in the Galleries, part of the Mindful Museum experience this January at the PMA 💚

We’re deeply grateful to the Portland Museum of Art for this thoughtful collaboration, + to Gretchen and Stephen for guiding practices that honored both the body + the gallery space. These sessions filled quickly, reminding us how much we all need places that encourage us to move more slowly + see more clearly. We look forward to future opportunities to continue this work together.

👉 https://www.portlandmuseum.org/mindfulmuseum 💚

Crow Pose (Bakasana) isn’t about how long you hold it or how it looks—it’s about learning how to balance effort + ease, ...
02/02/2026

Crow Pose (Bakasana) isn’t about how long you hold it or how it looks—it’s about learning how to balance effort + ease, a lesson that carries far beyond the mat 💚

Physical benefits:

💚Builds upper-body strength in the wrists, forearms, shoulders, and chest

💚Strengthens the core, especially deep stabilizing muscles that support posture and balance

💚Improves wrist resilience when practiced with proper alignment and gradual loading

💚Enhances coordination and balance, training the body to move as one integrated system

Mental & nervous system benefits:

💚Develops focus and presence—you must stay in the moment for the pose to work

💚Builds confidence and trust by working with fear in a controlled, safe way

💚Encourages problem-solving and adaptability, learning to shift weight and refine effort

💚Strengthens mind-body connection, blending effort with awareness

Functional benefits:

💚Improves body awareness useful for transitions and everyday movement

💚Teaches efficient weight transfer, which supports safer movement patterns overall





Our doors open to the community as a “third space”—a place where people come to breathe, move, restore, + reconnect. Man...
01/29/2026

Our doors open to the community as a “third space”—a place where people come to breathe, move, restore, + reconnect. Many in our community are helpers by profession (teachers, therapists, healthcare workers, social workers), + many others come here to recharge so they can show up with care in their own lives + communities.

With that in mind, we will remain open on Friday, January 30, offering our regularly scheduled classes. Practice can be a way to steady ourselves and support one another during times that feel heavy or uncertain.

All drop-in revenue from Friday will be donated to Food For All Services, an organization dedicated to dignified food access for people of all cultures across Maine.

Thank you for being part of this community—on the mat and beyond—and for supporting care, nourishment, + connection where it’s needed most 💚

Soften. Settle. Support your community. 💚 Join Danielle & Emily for Deep Stretch + Sound Healing—a slow, floor-based pra...
01/26/2026

Soften. Settle. Support your community. 💚 Join Danielle & Emily for Deep Stretch + Sound Healing—a slow, floor-based practice paired with calming sound to melt tension, quiet the mind, and guide you into deep rest. Breathwork, massage balls, supportive props, and an extended savasana make this a true nervous-system reset.

✨ Friday, Feb 6 | 6:00–7:30pm
📍 South Portland Studio: This is an unheated workshop designed to offer a calm, peaceful space to unwind and find ease in your body.
💚 $25 — donation workshop benefiting SoPo Help Mutual Aid

What to Bring:
Comfortable clothing for movement
Water bottle
Yoga mat (rentals available for $2)

Come unwind, restore, and help care for neighbors in need—all in one evening of gentle, grounding practice.

Workshops & Events Policy:
All workshop purchases are final and non-refundable. Registrations may be transferred to another participant with at least 48 hours’ notice by emailing hello@greenerposturesyoga.com. Please include the name and email address of the new participant.

Ahimsa is one of yoga’s foundational principles, often translated as non-harming or compassion in action. It invites us ...
01/26/2026

Ahimsa is one of yoga’s foundational principles, often translated as non-harming or compassion in action. It invites us to move through the world with care — for ourselves, for others, and for all living beings.

In practice, ahimsa means listening to your body instead of pushing past its limits, speaking kindly to yourself and others, and acting with awareness rather than reaction. It shows up in how we move, how we communicate, and how we respond to those around us.

As we navigate a season that can feel physically and emotionally challenging, ahimsa reminds us that yoga isn’t just something we do on the mat — it’s a way of relating to life with gentleness, respect, and support for our whole community.

Our studio is a place for everyone.

We believe in kindness, inclusion, and care for our neighbors—especially in uncertain times.

May this space remind you that you belong, just as you are, and that community is built through compassion and respect for one another. 💚

01/25/2026

Yoga is more than movement—it’s a practice that supports your whole life 💚 Research shows that a consistent yoga practice can:
• Reduce stress and anxiety by calming the nervous system
• Improve strength, flexibility, and balance for everyday movement
• Support heart and lung health
• Enhance mood, focus, and emotional resilience
• Improve sleep and overall quality of life

This is why yoga matters. It meets you in your body, steadies your mind, and gives you tools you can return to—on and off the mat—when life feels full.

Your practice is an investment in how you move, breathe, rest, and respond 💚



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✨WORKSHOP✨ Postpartum Core Reconnection with Abby is a supportive, all-levels workshop designed to help you rebuild stre...
01/21/2026

✨WORKSHOP✨ Postpartum Core Reconnection with Abby is a supportive, all-levels workshop designed to help you rebuild strength, reconnect with your core + pelvic floor, + nurture healing after birth—at any stage of postpartum.

✨ Saturday, Jan 31 | 1:00–3:00 PM
📍 Falmouth Studio
💚 $40

This workshop includes gentle vinyasa, breath and core work, therapy ball release, and space for shared reflection. No yoga experience is required—just come as you are.

Whether you’re weeks, months, or years postpartum, this is an invitation to reconnect with your body in a way that feels safe, informed, + empowering.

We’re recruiting SAs for our South Portland studio—especially weekends. Being an SA is a beautiful way to exchange a lit...
01/19/2026

We’re recruiting SAs for our South Portland studio—especially weekends. Being an SA is a beautiful way to exchange a little time for access to unlimited yoga with a heavily discounted pass. Please email hello@greenerposturesyoga.com or visit our Studio Trade webpage to learn more & fill out the form there 💚

Here’s what Lisa, one of our SAs, shared about her experience:

“Being an SA at Greener Postures has afforded me the ability to practice where I otherwise would have let this fall by the wayside. I love the practitioners and other people who support Greener Postures, and it feels more like an extended family then a ‘job’ or ‘role’ that I have taken on for the benefits. I have told many people that being part of Greener Postures is such an integral part of my life now, both the physical and emotional practice but also the fact that as an SA I’m helping support this amazing space and practice.”

If you’re dependable, kind, + love yoga community, this might be for you. Join us in caring for this space and the people who move through it.

Two days. Two powerful ways to reset. 💚 Join Jacqui Bonwell for a back-to-back weekend of practice designed to clear, gr...
01/18/2026

Two days. Two powerful ways to reset. 💚 Join Jacqui Bonwell for a back-to-back weekend of practice designed to clear, ground, + restore—body, mind, + energy.

🔥 Heated Vinyasa Chakra Cleanse
Saturday, Jan 24 | 12:30–2:45 PM
📍 Falmouth Studio
A heat-powered Vinyasa intensive exploring the seven chakras through movement, breath, meditation, sound, and color. Expect a transformative experience that supports physical, emotional, and energetic clarity—helping you reconnect with inner strength and release what no longer serves.
Bring comfortable clothes for heat, a water bottle, and a mat (rent for $1).
$45

❄️ The Magical Winter YIN•tensive
Sunday, Jan 25 | 12:30–2:45 PM
📍 Falmouth Studio
Settle into winter’s wisdom with a deeply restorative blend of Yin Yoga, Anapanasati breathwork, and live Zen Tambour & Halo Drum meditation. Optional physical and energetic assisting offered.
$45

Move. Breathe. Release. Restore.
Choose one—or immerse in both for a full-spectrum reset.

01/18/2026

Welcome home, Panama crew 💚 What an incredible journey to see from our cozy, snowy homes in Maine. Full of movement, connection, jungle air, ocean light, and unforgettable moments shared in community, we’re so grateful for each of you and the energy you brought to this retreat.

A heartfelt thank you to Bluff Beach Retreat for capturing this beautiful glimpse of the adventure and for holding us in such a magical place. Your care, warmth, and setting made this experience truly special.

May the rhythm of the waves, the steadiness of practice, and the ease you found there travel home with you 💚

Gentle reminders, rooted in care 💚 These are the small practices that help us protect the calm, presence, + safety of ou...
01/16/2026

Gentle reminders, rooted in care 💚 These are the small practices that help us protect the calm, presence, + safety of our shared space:

• Studio doors open 20 minutes before class + lock at the start of class
• Please arrive at least 5 minutes early to check in + set up
• Stay for the duration of class (if you must leave early, please do so before savasana)
• Align the top center of your mat with a green floor sticker for spacing + flow
• Quiet conversation is welcome before + after class
• During class, please observe silence—especially during OMs + savasana
• No phones in the studio + silence smartwatches
• Thank you for staying home if you have cold or flu symptoms (online classes are always available)
• Be mindful of personal scents (to***co, perfumes, cannabis, etc. can be distracting to others)
• Keep changing rooms accessible by limiting personal items + shower time
• Treat everyone with dignity, respect, and kindness

And most of all, remember to breathe..

Each of these helps create a space where everyone can arrive, breathe, + practice with ease. Thank you for caring for this community 💚

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Flow to the rhythm 💚 Every third Thursday at 9:30am, Gretchen’s Vinyasa Flow is joined by the magic of live music with R...
01/13/2026

Flow to the rhythm 💚 Every third Thursday at 9:30am, Gretchen’s Vinyasa Flow is joined by the magic of live music with Russ—and it’s something truly special. Russ has been gracing our space with his talent since at least 2019 (these photos are from back then!), and we’re so grateful to have him as a regular part of our rhythm.

Next up: THIS Thursday, Jan 15📍South Portland

There’s nothing quite like letting your practice unfold to music made just for the moment. Come experience it with us 💚

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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