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.

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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We’re honored to host a 4-part fundraising series with Nuna Gleason of Maine Afro Yoga Project, offering 60-minute, all-...
04/06/2026

We’re honored to host a 4-part fundraising series with Nuna Gleason of Maine Afro Yoga Project, offering 60-minute, all-levels classes rooted in movement, breath, and community care. Use your GPY class pass or drop in—all proceeds support Maine Afro Yoga Project ✨
Saturdays | 2:00–3:00 PM
📍GPY South Portland 4/11 • 4/25 • 5/9 • 5/30

These classes will be taught in the spirit of Maine Afro Yoga Project—a space dedicated to making yoga more accessible, inclusive, and culturally grounded, while building community and supporting the well-being of Black, Brown, and underserved populations in Maine.

Nuna also brings her work with Wounded Healers International, an organization focused on trauma-informed healing, education, and community support—empowering individuals and communities through practices that restore connection, resilience, and collective care.

Come move, breathe, and learn more about the impact of these organizations. Nuna will be joined by friends and co-teachers throughout the series, making each class a unique and shared experience.

Practice that gives back. Community that lifts each other 💚



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What if your yoga practice didn’t just change you… but your entire community? 💚 In just three months, our community came...
03/31/2026

What if your yoga practice didn’t just change you… but your entire community? 💚 In just three months, our community came together to raise $3,935 through GPY fundraising workshops—each class, each breath, each shared moment contributing to something bigger than ourselves.

This is the power of community.

It’s showing up on your mat and knowing your presence matters.
It’s teachers offering their time and energy with intention.
It’s students choosing connection & community.

Together, we supported:
✨ SoPo Helps Mutual Aid
✨ Maine Afro Yoga
✨ Food for All
✨ Maine Solidarity Fund
✨ ILAP

Yoga teaches us that we’re not separate—we’re connected.
And when we move, breathe, and act together, that connection becomes real, tangible impact.

Thank you for practicing with purpose.
Thank you for being part of something bigger 💚





Your body is changing. Your practice should too 💚 Yoga during pregnancy isn’t just “safe”—it’s powerfully supportive whe...
03/24/2026

Your body is changing. Your practice should too 💚 Yoga during pregnancy isn’t just “safe”—it’s powerfully supportive when practiced with awareness and intention.

According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, regular movement during pregnancy (including yoga) is associated with minimal risk and meaningful benefits for both parent + baby.

✨ Science-backed benefits of prenatal yoga:
• Reduce back pain + physical discomfort 
• Lower stress, anxiety + depression 
• Improve sleep + nervous system regulation 
• Support healthier weight gain + cardiovascular fitness 
• Decrease risk of cesarean birth + shorten labor 
• Improve birth outcomes + postpartum recovery 

Yoga works on both the body + the nervous system—helping you build strength, mobility, breath awareness, and resilience for childbirth.

🧘‍♀️ Common modifications for group classes:
• Take a wider stance in standing poses for balance
• Use blocks under hands to reduce strain + create space
• Substitute Figure 4 for Pigeon to protect hips + pelvis
• Come onto hands + knees instead of plank/chaturanga
• Elevate torso in forward folds to avoid compression
• Use bolsters + props generously (especially in rest)
• Skip deep closed twists → choose open twists instead
• Keep transitions slow + supported
• Rest in side-lying savasana instead of flat on your back
• Focus on breath over depth in every pose

💡 The most important cue: Listen to your body.

Pregnancy is not the time to push for deeper shapes—it’s a time to build awareness, stability, + trust.

And if you’re pregnant, one of the best things you can do is practice in spaces designed specifically for you 💚

✨ Breath + Movement for Childbirth with Abby
📅 Friday, April 24, 2026
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM

A workshop created to support you with breath, movement, and tools for labor + delivery—meeting your body exactly where it is.

Your practice is evolving—just like you are 💚






📍Falmouth

Deeper doesn’t always mean better—but it does ask more of you 💚 Pigeon Pose is often where people go to “get deeper” int...
03/22/2026

Deeper doesn’t always mean better—but it does ask more of you 💚 Pigeon Pose is often where people go to “get deeper” into the hips—but what’s actually happening in the body is more complex.

Like Figure 4, this shape works into hip external rotation, targeting the glutes, piriformis, and deep rotators—muscles that support mobility, posture, and spinal health.

✨ What makes Pigeon different:
• Greater load into the front hip + connective tissue
• Requires more pelvic + spinal stability
• Increases demand on the knee + sacrum
• Can create a more intense sensation

But the real challenge isn’t the intensity—it’s what happens when you stay.

Stillness.

As you hold the pose, the mind will wander. That’s normal. The work is in the return.

Research shows yoga enhances attention, awareness, and stress regulation—not by stopping thoughts, but by practicing coming back to the present moment.

So again, you return:
to the breath
to sensation
to now

Pigeon can be powerful—but only if you can stay steady within it.

👉 Want a more supported version of this same work? See our Figure 4 post.

Different shapes. Same intention 💚





The “easier” version… or the smarter one? 💚 Figure Four on your back is often seen as a modification—but physiologically...
03/22/2026

The “easier” version… or the smarter one? 💚 Figure Four on your back is often seen as a modification—but physiologically, it’s doing powerful work.

This shape targets hip external rotation, working into the glutes, piriformis, and deep hip stabilizers—key muscles that influence low back comfort, pelvic stability, and overall movement efficiency.

✨ Why Figure 4 works:
• Gravity-supported, allowing the body to soften
• Keeps the spine neutral + sacrum grounded
• Lets you control depth + protect the knee + low back
• More accessible for nervous system downregulation

And then comes the real practice: stillness.

When you pause here, the mind often drifts—into planning, replaying, distracting. That’s not something to fix. It’s the opportunity.

Research shows yoga builds focus, emotional regulation, and stress resilience by training your ability to notice and return.

So you come back:
to the breath
to sensation
to now

Figure 4 isn’t “less than.” It’s often the version that allows you to stay longer, breathe deeper, and actually feel what’s happening.

👉 Curious how this compares to Pigeon Pose? Check the next post.

Because sometimes the most effective pose…
is the one you can fully inhabit 💚





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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