Stella Maris Yoga

Stella Maris Yoga Stella Maris is a space of wellness, community, and healing where every person feels seen, supported, and empowered. I am often asked what Stella Maris means.
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We are more than a yoga studio — we’re a movement toward mindful living, authentic connection, and finding your inner strength. The name Stella Maris is so very personal to me. It is a way that I can honor my late mother and include her mission, her purpose, her light, her love for all into our space and allow others to feel that warmth as well. Stella Maris means female protector/guiding spirit at sea or star of the sea. My mother loved starfish because she loved the poem about Starfish. She lived every day of her life letting anyone she came in contact with, her friends, family and those she helped along the way, know that they matter, they were important and they are valued. No one was ever beneath her. Ever.
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My mother, Officer Janice A. Cunningham, had a long list of amazing accomplishments during a time when women weren’t encouraged to be police officers, domestic violence/sexual trauma was incredibly misunderstood and the victims/families had very little resources or available information at their fingertips. When my mother became a police officer she ignored all the criticism she received as the first female officer hired in her town because she had a greater purpose to fulfill. She cared and wanted to make a difference in the world. She started H.U.G.S in 1995 (Help Us Get Safe) which was designed to support and advocate for victims of Domestic Violence and their families as well as provide for those families during their times of hardship. H.U.G.S. is still active today. She served as a DARE officer in the East Bridgewater school system and was loved by both students and faculty alike. She brought so much joy and positivity into the schools and was known for the jingle bells she would wear and give to students during the holidays. She also became the first female President for the DARE Program in Massachusetts. She worked closely with local Domestic Violence programs such as Health Imperatives (located on the South Shore of Massachusetts). She worked tirelessly under the cover of night to help families escape and provide safety from Domestic Violence. She started the Giving Tree program our hometown to make sure no child went without gifts during the holidays regardless of their religion. She also was a 10th degree blackbelt in Kempo Karate, teaching alongside my father at their studio. Her classes? Tots, Childrens’ Karate and Women’s Self Defense of course! She did this without any want of praise or accolade. She wanted nothing ever other than to let people know they matter. To myself and my brothers she was our mom. She taught us empathy, compassion, strength & humility. She made the best of every day, every adversity, loved every holiday and whose laugh felt like home to me. She was my best friend. After she passed my father passed down her jewelry boxes. As I went slowly through each drawer, each cubby I found countless starfish. There were starfish in every space gleaming back at me reminding me of her love & that her work is not done. While I cannot even come close to helping others in the way my mother did, I wanted to create a space that honored her work and every single soul that walks into our space. From the students to the teachers, I hope to create a space where people know they matter, they can be themselves, feel empowered, safe and strong in who they are meant to be. I cannot change the world but I hope to make a difference to at least one person so they can do the same and so on.
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Miss and love you mom….143 xoxox

03/25/2026

Wednesday 9 and 10:30am classes are cancelled due to illness. Evening classes are on as scheduled.

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03/24/2026

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Pose of the Month: Side Plank — VasisthasanaThis month Dina is demonstrating different ways to practice Side Plank so yo...
03/23/2026

Pose of the Month: Side Plank — Vasisthasana
This month Dina is demonstrating different ways to practice Side Plank so you can find the version that works for your body.

Side plank helps build:
• Core strength
• Shoulder stability
• Balance
• Focus
• Confidence

Join Dina in class this month as we explore Side Plank together — with options for every body.

*New Students — 2 Weeks Unlimited $39*

Stella Maris Yoga
200 Main Street
Wareham, MA

Have you tried Side Plank before?
Yes / Working on it / Not yet — tell us below 👇

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Some days you need a workout.Some days you need a quiet room, deep breaths, and a place to reset.This is that place. 🤍Jo...
03/22/2026

Some days you need a workout.
Some days you need a quiet room, deep breaths, and a place to reset.

This is that place. 🤍

Join us this week.
New Students — 2 Weeks Unlimited $39

✨ Save this post as a reminder to take care of yourself this week.

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03/22/2026
Happy St. Patrick’s Day ☘️Turns out even leprechauns love a little mindful movement.Wishing our Stella Maris community a...
03/17/2026

Happy St. Patrick’s Day ☘️

Turns out even leprechauns love a little mindful movement.

Wishing our Stella Maris community a day filled with laughter, light, and a sprinkle of leprechaun magic.

💫What if you could leave the weight of your day at the door and step into calm💫 At Stella Maris Yoga, our students trade...
03/16/2026

💫What if you could leave the weight of your day at the door and step into calm💫

At Stella Maris Yoga, our students trade in stress and anxiety for a sense of calm clarity and confidence. Our supportive community is designed to make you feel seen, heard, and empowered - whether you're new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner.

✨ New Student Special✨

2 Weeks Unlimited Yoga — $39

Join us and discover a practice that can transform your life from the inside out.

Your mat is waiting.

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**Offer is available for purchase through March 31st. New students only. Cannot be combined with other offers. **

☔ Rainy Day ReminderRain has a way of inviting us to slow down.Before rushing through the day, try this small reset:💨Tak...
03/16/2026

☔ Rainy Day Reminder

Rain has a way of inviting us to slow down.

Before rushing through the day, try this small reset:

💨Take a deep breath.
💫Roll your shoulders back.
🙋‍♀️Stretch your arms overhead.
🕊Let your jaw soften.

Sometimes the smallest pause can shift everything.



Sometimes the smallest pause can shift everything.

✨ March Pose of the Month: Side Plank — VasisthasanaStrong body. Steady mind.Side plank isn’t just about core strength —...
03/15/2026

✨ March Pose of the Month: Side Plank — Vasisthasana

Strong body. Steady mind.

Side plank isn’t just about core strength — it’s about finding stability when things feel a little wobbly.

This month at Stella Maris Yoga we’re exploring Side Plank with different variations and modifications for everyone.

There is no perfect pose — just curiosity and a willingness to explore what works best for you!

👉 Swipe to see a few ways to explore the pose.

👇 Tell us below:

Do you love Side Plank and it's modifications or avoid it completely?



www.stellamarisyogaandwellness.com

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200 Main Street
Wareham, MA
02571

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 9pm
Tuesday 7am - 9pm
Wednesday 7am - 9pm
Thursday 7am - 9pm
Friday 7am - 9pm
Saturday 7am - 9pm
Sunday 8am - 8pm

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+17746780598

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