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04/08/2026

PRICE INCREASE
On May 1, we will increase our drop in and class pass rates. Our membership rates will remain the same. Our decision to raise prices involves careful consideration and reflects the growth of our class schedule, our management & teaching staff, our community outreach, and more.

Over the last year and a half since opening PYP Downtown, we have created two new management roles, grown our class schedule, developed our barre continuing education program, and expanded our Community Outreach Program with action events, free events & classes to reach more & more communities in the area.

Major thank you to Kelley, Victoria, Jamie, & Stephen for helping us spearhead these programs!

Striking the balance between opportunities for our staff and students while holding to our mission of offering true accessibility to movement & community is one we take seriously. Please visit our website to read more about our commitments to our community as a whole.

From day one, it was obvious that this community received the message: this practice and studio are much bigger than just the 4 corners of the mat we practice on. We see this clearly in the warm welcomes to new students & teachers, the success of our Tiered Pricing Program, the hang out sessions on the lobby couches, the turnout for our Action Events, & so much more. Most recently notable: the wild success of our collaborative food drive with Orange Bike Brewing during ICE’s invasion of our community. This is why over almost 8 years since we opened our doors, we continue to be so proud of what PYP is at its core.

MINI MEMBERSHIP
We know summers are busy in Maine. Soaking up our short yet incredible outdoor time is priority, we get it! This membership is perfect for you if getting to 4 classes a month feels doable. Less financial commitment, same great membership perks & some motivation to keep you on your mat this summer!

Check your inboxes for complete details!

DM / reach out with questions!

04/06/2026

SUMMER AT PYP ☀️

Just a teaser 🤭

More details rolling out soon…

Stay tuned 💛

04/05/2026

Yin YTT with & .infinite

✨ LESS THAN 1 MONTH AWAY ✨ APR 30-MAY 3

TOGETHER WE WILL…

✨ cover the yin yoga practice and its meaning
explore yin poses and their effects on the physical, energetic and emotional bodies

✨allow an experiential exploration that supports intellectual understanding of the meditative nature of the practice and why it is a key to whole health

✨open the doorway to the spiritual nature of our physical and subtle bodies through practice
show how this practice challenges what we have been taught about conventional methods of Yang exercise
explore teaching skills that facilitate the many benefits of Yin Yoga

✨This training covers the science as well as the esoteric and will leave you with a foundation and practical skills to share with others in a classroom setting as well as deepen your own practice.

✨Embodying Yin as a principle and a practice opens us to universal balance in relationship to the yang which can occupy much of life. Yin includes: Spaciousness. Depth. The Inside. The Mystery. Nourishment. Receptivity. And more…

Link in bio for more info or DM us - we are happy to answer questions!

04/03/2026

ADVANCED YOGA TEACHER TRAINING 2026

WITH KELLEY & VICTORIA

How is Ours Different???

With plenty of trainings out there it can feel overwhelming trying to decide which training is right for you.

Years ago, PYP threw Yoga Alliance to the wind and now Kelley & Victoria have removed the constraints of your typical YTT to curate a curriculum and schedule to support your growth as a teacher and student of yoga, in a robust and profound way!

A lot can happen when you dismantle the status quo - you can take what works and leave what doesn’t. If you’ve already completed a 200 Hour YTT and have been looking for an Advanced YTT, swipe through & see how this training is different!

We begin in September!
Put your deposit down now to secure your spot - payment plans are available. Click below for details on pricing, schedule, faculty, & more!

🔗 in bio for more details!

04/01/2026

APRIL EVENTS & WORKSHOPS AT PYP
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Sound Bath & Yoga Nidra with // April 7 // 7-8pm // $20 or FREE for unlimited members

Rooted in Change: Strength, Movement, & Pelvic Health in Perimenopause & Menopausewith // April 11 // 1:30pm-3pm // $25 & 10% off for unlimited members

Night Class with DJs & // April 11 // doors: 9pm // $20

Community Clothing Swap // April 12 // 12pm-3pm // FREE!

Yoga for Core & Pelvic Floor with // April 15 // 7pm-8pm // $18 or FREE for unlimited members

Prenatal Yoga with // April 26 // 4:30pm-5:30pm / $18

Link in bio & check your inboxes for more details 🌱

03/30/2026

YOGA + BARRE RETREAT TO MALAGA, SPAIN

June 21-27
with .emilfarb &

1 SPOT REMAINS!!

Join Jess and Kelley for a 6 night, 7 day barre and yoga retreat in Malaga, Spain at KaliYoga Retreat Center. We will start every day with an invigorating barre/matte class with Jess, followed by a delicious plant-based breakfast made in house by the Kaliyoga kitchen staff. Daily free time gives you the opportunity to swim, sunbathe, take a sauna, snooze in a hammock, read in the library, walk in the garden, and enjoy a therapeutic treatment. Evenings will end with a gentle yoga or yin class with Kelley followed by tapas and a group dinner.

✨✨1 shared room remains in the Mulberry Room - this room is shared & has two double beds & an en-suite bathroom. ✨✨

Link in bio

03/29/2026

COMMUNITY CLOTHING SWAP!

Saturday, April 12
12:30pm-3:30pm
PYP FOREST

It’s that time again! We are all getting the itch to clean out our closets. Instead of adding more waste to landfills, why not spend an afternoon with your friends at The Portland Yoga Project?

Bring all gently worn and non-damaged items of clothing as we organize ourselves by size in the barre room, giving us easy access to changing rooms to find your new favorite look.

What doesn’t get picked up will be donated and used in the studio as we shift our merchandise paradigm from new clothes, to screen printing & block prints on thrifted clothes.

Yay community, new threads, and fun times! Men’s clothes, plus sized clothes, children’s clothes-all clothes are invited to the party!

PYP will provide seltzers, music, and fun!

Clothing Swap Guidelines 👚👖👒
Quality over Quantity: Bring 10-15 items max. This includes clothing, accessories, etc...
Bring Fresh Goods. No stains, missing buttons, broken zippers, etc...
Share, Share, Share: Please do bring items to donate if you plan to shop.
Shopping Limit: We will be limiting your shopping to 5 items during the first 30 minutes of the event. This helps ensure we have enough to go around for everyone!
Please register for free, so we have an idea of how many people to expect

03/28/2026

BARRE TEACHER TRAINING!
April 2026

LAST CALL & FAQ’S

Registration for our upcoming Barre Teacher Training ends in less than one week! If you’ve been contemplating joining us, now is the time!

We took some time to answer some FAQ’s! Still have questions? No problem! Shoot us a DM - we are happy to chat!

Link in bio for more info!

03/26/2026

ROOTED IN CHANGE: STRENGTH, MOVEMENT, & PELVIC HEALTH IN PERIMENOPAUSE & MENOPAUSE

Saturday, April 11 from 1:30pm-3pm
with Dr. Jenn Gelfand at PYP FOREST

Perimenopause and menopause bring real changes to the body—strength feels different, recovery may take longer, and symptoms like leakage, pelvic pressure, joint pain, or core weakness can appear for the first time. Being told to “do less” or simply push through isn’t the answer.

Rooted in Change is a 90-minute workshop led by Dr. Jennifer Gelfand, Doctor of Physical Therapy, pelvic health specialist, yoga instructor, and owner of Root to Rise Physical Therapy & Pelvic Health. Blending pelvic floor physical therapy and yoga-informed movement, this workshop helps you understand what’s changing in your body and how to move with confidence, stability, and support through midlife.

$25 & 10% off for unlimited auto-renew members

03/24/2026

SOUND BATH & YOGA NIDRA
FREE FOR MEMBERS CLASS!
with Victoria Rutledge

Tuesday, April 7
7-8pm
PYP DOWNTOWN

Join Victoria as you ease your body and nervous system back into harmony. Brief asana practice will prepare the body for Yoga Nidra as we travel from the awareness of the physical body to the awareness of the subtle energetic body. Yoga Nidra is a passive practice that is designed to create deep relaxation in the body and mind. It is for everybody and every body. It requires no movement—just you and your mat. Once you are in a state of peace, you will bask in the vibrations of quartz singing bowls.

$20 or FREE for Unlimited Auto-Renew Members
7pm-8pm | PYP DOWNTOWN

Can’t make this one? No stress, Victoria will be holding this class monthly on the first Tuesday of every month ✨✨✨

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449 Forest Avenue
Portland, ME
04101

Website

http://theportlandyogaproject.com/

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