Greener Postures Yoga

Greener Postures Yoga

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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.

06/15/2026

In 10 days, the GPY Summer Yoga Challenge is LIVE!

How many classes can you do? June 25 – August 25

The Goal is To Enroll! Set a personal goal, challenge yourself, and see what’s possible over the next two months. You may surprise yourself. Try a new class, practice with a new teacher, and deepen your yoga journey. Let’s do it together!

Complete 25 in-person classes between June 25 and August 25—at either studio location or Bug Light—and you’ll be entered into a raffle for some fantastic prizes. 5 raffle winners will each receive a GPY tank or t-shirt.

Want to go above and beyond? The top four practitioners with the most classes completed will win even bigger prizes: 1st Place: September & October Unlimited Yoga Pass (keep it or gift it)
2nd Place: 5-Class Pass (keep it or gift it)
3rd Place: A brand-new Jade Yoga Mat
4th Place: $50 account credit for retail or workshops*
Winners will be announced and notified on August 27.

Ready to join? The first step is to download our app if you haven’t already.

Look for Greener Postures Yoga in the App Store, or download it: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/greener-postures-yoga/id6743803220

Hover over “Practice” on the navigation bar and click on “Challenges”

Photos from Greener Postures Yoga's post 06/03/2026

Not sure where to start? Find the class that fits you, today 👇

90s Heated Flow: A challenging all-levels heated vinyasa yoga class (90–100°) designed to build strength, flexibility, endurance, and mindfulness through breath-led movement, balancing poses, core work, twists, and hip openers.

Barre-Style Mat Conditioning: A 45-minute yoga-inspired barre conditioning class using bands, blocks, and static holds to build functional strength, muscular endurance, mobility, and full-body stability with mindful alignment.

80s Heated Flow: A warm vinyasa yoga class (80–90°) combining breath-focused movement, sun salutations, balancing poses, and stretching to improve flexibility, focus, circulation, and mobility in a supportive heated environment.

Community Class ($10): An affordable heated vinyasa yoga class for all levels, often led by newer teachers, offering an approachable way to experience breath-centered movement, strength-building flow, and community connection.

Fundamentals: A slower-paced unheated yoga class focused on foundational vinyasa poses, alignment, breath connection, and movement education to help build confidence, strength, and long-term sustainability in your practice.

Stretch & Mobility: A restorative movement and mobility class combining stretching, mindful movement, self-massage, and myofascial release techniques to improve posture, flexibility, joint health, and range of motion.

Yin Yoga: A slow, floor-based yoga practice using long-held poses to target connective tissue, fascia, hips, and joints while supporting flexibility, nervous system regulation, mindfulness, and deep relaxation.

Restorative Yoga: A deeply calming prop-supported yoga class using gentle, passive poses to release tension, reduce stress, regulate the nervous system, and promote physical and mental restoration.

Yoga Nidra & Sound Healing: A guided meditation and sound healing experience designed to support deep relaxation, stress relief, nervous system recovery, and conscious rest through restorative posture, breath awareness, and sound vibration.

Everyday is different, honor where you are today.

05/31/2026

What if being harder on yourself isn’t helping? Researcher Dr. Kristin Neff (), a pioneer in the field of self-compassion, has spent decades studying what actually helps us navigate stress, setbacks, and difficult moments. The answer isn’t more self-criticism—it’s learning to treat ourselves with the same kindness we’d offer someone we love.

Here are 5 simple ways to practice self-compassion in under 10 seconds:

✨ Talk to yourself like you would a friend
✨ Ask: “What do I need right now?”
✨ Remember that struggle is part of being human
✨ Rest before you’re completely depleted
✨ Place a hand on your heart and take a slow breath

Small moments of self-kindness can have a powerful impact on resilience, emotional well-being, and how we move through our day.

Which one are you practicing today?

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Muscle is about a lot more than aesthetics. It’s one of the biggest predictors of how well we age. Research shows adults begin losing muscle mass as early as their 30s, with women often experiencing accelerated loss during perimenopause + menopause due to hormonal changes. Without strength training, we can lose 3–8% of muscle mass per decade, impacting balance, bone density, metabolism, mobility, posture, joint support, and overall longevity.

Strength work also supports:
✨ healthier aging
✨ better balance + stability
✨ improved bone health
✨ insulin sensitivity + metabolic health
✨ reduced risk of injury + falls
✨ brain health + mood regulation

Enter Barre-Style Mat Conditioning. This dynamic 45-minute class blends strength-building postural yoga with smaller, targeted barre-inspired movements to challenge muscles in a mindful, sustainable way. Using props like bands, blocks, movement drills, and static holds, you’ll build strength, endurance, flexibility, and body awareness—all while staying connected to breath. Offered 3x/week:

1️⃣ Wednesdays at 12pm in South Portland w/ Gretchen
2️⃣Thursdays at 6AM in Falmouth w/ Kelsey
3️⃣ 4pm in South Portland w/ Kelsey

Perfect for anyone looking to build functional strength, support long-term mobility, and feel stronger in everyday life.

Sign up through the GPY app or Union site 💚

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Pregnancy asks a lot of the body. This practice is a place to support it. 🤍

Join us for a 5-week prenatal yoga series designed to help you connect with your changing body, your breath, and your growing baby in a supportive community setting.
Research shows prenatal yoga can help reduce stress, improve sleep, support pelvic mobility and posture, ease common pregnancy discomforts, and strengthen the mind-body connection leading into childbirth + postpartum recovery.

Each class will include:
✨ breath awareness
✨ gentle movement
✨ restorative postures
✨ space to slow down + reconnect

All stages of pregnancy and all experience levels are welcome—whether this is your first yoga class or part of an ongoing practice.

🗓 5 Mondays | June 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29
⏰ 6:00–7:15 PM
📍 Greener Postures Yoga – Falmouth
💲 $90 (No prorating.)

A space to move, breathe, rest, and be supported through this season of change. 🌿

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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