ReDefining Yoga & Pilates Tai Chi

ReDefining Yoga & Pilates Tai Chi You, at your highest potential… Studio opens and closes throughout the day based upon classes and appointments. Text Tracy at 207.319.0102 if questions!

To view class schedule, schedule appointments, reserve your spot in a class or upcoming workshop go to our official website; www.redefiningyogaandpilates.com, click on classes tab, and the 'Sign Up' tab and you are on your way!

Sunday Snip~it...It has been awhile since a Sunday Snip~it has posted. The purpose of the Sunday Snip~it is a reflection...
04/19/2026

Sunday Snip~it...

It has been awhile since a Sunday Snip~it has posted.

The purpose of the Sunday Snip~it is a reflection upon an experience, a thought, a feeling, a 'sense' which may encourage further inner contemplation.

A Snip~it' of 'perspective', one possibly not considered.

Most often that which is touched upon is triggered by someone, something within the Studio.

Our Studio is a Community. We Share. Of late 'Greif and Loss' has been part of that sharing.

Offering 'tools' to navigate our life walk has always been key in our teaching...

A strong focus on Pranayama [the art of Breathing],
Meditation [the art of focus],
Tadasana [the power of showing up], and
Joy [the ultimate realization of yoga].

The sharing of words, of books, of dreams, of telling our story, and of strong intuitive direction all lend into our healing as we navigate the path of grief and loss,

Strong tools...

Member conversation within the Studio landed on book that has been helpful in my recent journey; ending in a request that I post the title of the book,

"Death' ~ by Sadhguru...

Sdadhguru is the Author, who also authored 'Inner Engineering' another source for inner contemplation, perspective study - with the underlying message that 'life' even with its sadness and suffering is layered with Joy.

Spread your wings...

Namaste
Tracy

Silent Offerings...Of Wishes, andDreams...Of Magic, andPossibility...Of Peace, and Joy..And for,So Much More...Namastetr...
03/28/2026

Silent Offerings...

Of Wishes, and
Dreams...

Of Magic, and
Possibility...

Of Peace, and
Joy..

And for,
So Much More...

Namaste
tracy

Continued learning, always being the Student is important as a teacher… And respected by us all here…
03/04/2026

Continued learning, always being the Student is important as a teacher…

And respected by us all here…

Winter Roar, or...Winter Bore? Was expecting a Blizzard, but...A playful windswept landscape instead appeared!Namaste
02/23/2026

Winter Roar, or...
Winter Bore?

Was expecting a Blizzard, but...

A playful windswept landscape instead appeared!

Namaste

At ReDefining we blend Yoga, Pilates, and Tai Chi for resilient bodies and calmer minds. Pilates builds core strength an...
02/22/2026

At ReDefining we blend Yoga, Pilates, and Tai Chi for resilient bodies and calmer minds. Pilates builds core strength and alignment. Tai Chi invites fluid mobility and breath awareness. Yoga fosters mind‑body integration. Taught by Professional / Certified instructors, our classes are practical, thoughtful, and community‑centered. Join us for durable fitness, injury resilience, and daily stress relief. Link: https://wix.to/MczkdJR 🙏✨

Thank You...I would like to say thank you to our Studio Members and Teachers for your on-going support of my on and off ...
02/03/2026

Thank You...
I would like to say thank you to our Studio Members and Teachers for your on-going support of my on and off classes, and of me during my husbands journey. I am so grateful.

Kevin's journey ended peacefully yesterday morning;
I will be taking some time away to greive...

While Amber, Theresa and Carol will cover when able I once again seek your understanding should a class need to be cancelled.

Namaste
Tracy

Sunday Snip~it'A conversation...Loosely quoted from the 'Power of Myth' ~ Joseph Campbell.'In all of these journeys of m...
01/25/2026

Sunday Snip~it'

A conversation...
Loosely quoted from the 'Power of Myth' ~ Joseph Campbell.

'In all of these journeys of mythology, there's a place everyone wishes to find. The Buddhists talk of Nirvana, and Jesus talks of peace, of the mansion within many rooms' ~ Moyers

'The place to find is within yourself. I learned a little about this in athletics. The athlete who is in top form has a quiet place within Self, and it's around this, somehow, that Self action occurs. If one is all out there in the action field he/she will not be performing properly. My wife is a dancer, and she tells me that this is true in dance as well. There is a center of quietness within, which has to be known and held. If you lose that center, you are in tension and begin to fall apart' ~ Campbell

In Buddhist philosophy this is Nirvana, the center of peace, the escape from suffering, which is life.

In yoga we seek Samadhi, our destination by way of the Eight Limbs of Yoga, to find our center of quietness within. A release from our life tension and our avoidance of falling apart.

Today the dogs that live with me woke me earlier than I wished after a night of numerous wake ups due to numerous reasons and I was tense, and agitated.

But quickly, just behind my agitation a voice from within said "But, this IS life'...

And I was immediately grateful.

Yes, this is life...

The aggravated, unexpected and not my wished outcome parts.
The messy parts.
The really truly hard parts.

And after working thru the momentary suffering of what life was throwing at me in this moment a realization...

Yes, this life...

And I am grateful for it.

Namaste
Tracy

*Showing up for the hard parts given the right step for the greater good just might be a step towards Nirvana, Samadhi...

Is this not the practice and life of a yogi...

Sunday Snip~it'Your tool.Saturday 1.24.26 @ 8.00 am our Focused Class on the Gift of Balance begins.A focus on finding, ...
01/18/2026

Sunday Snip~it'

Your tool.

Saturday 1.24.26 @ 8.00 am our Focused Class on the Gift of Balance begins.

A focus on finding, through Breath, Precise Alignment [body / mind], balanced engagement of foundational muscle, the use of props and the ability to rise from the ground upward to create balance within form.

But more than finding the physical balance within form the ability to find bliss, and joy in that which you have created.

The essence of yoga is finding balance. Finding Joy. Finding your peace within what you have created. And this is what we teach.

The below is loosely quoted from B.K.S Iyengar, and his philosophy, one parallels what we teach at our studio.

If we are not able to walk in balance, we walk in Mayhem.
Confusion, disorder.
Is this really your choice?

Balance is viewed as a physical expression of mental and spiritual equilibrium; that physical balance is the foundation for a balanced life. A state of "perfect present" where the past (regret) and future (anxiety) meet [Center of the Bridge].

*The Median Line and the "Present Moment"
Balance emphasizes finding the median line of each posture; wavering from this center is equivalent to drifting into the past or future. A perfectly balanced pose—where dynamic extension and expansion are equal—anchors the practitioner entirely in the present moment [Center of the Bridge].

*Physical Stability as Mental Stability
Yoga philosophy asserts that the mind and body are inextricably linked; you cannot have a steady mind if the body is wavering.
Drishti (Focus): Maintaining a steady gaze at an unmoving point (drishti) is essential to steadying the mind, which in turn stabilizes the physical body.
Compactness: Advanced balance requires drawing the limbs toward the center (the pelvic and spinal axis) to create a sense of "compactness," which fosters inward gathering and mental focus [Centering, the Center of the Bridge].

*Equilibrium of Opposing Forces
Balance is not considered a static state but a constant, rhythmic adjustment. It involves harmonizing opposing energies:
Effort vs. Ease: Balancing the physical exertion required to hold a pose with the mental relaxation needed to remain calm [One part of the body should not be working harder than any other / Using your Breath as the tool to find balance at the Center of the Bridge].

*Role of Props in Philosophical Depth
In this method, props (like blocks and walls) are not just physical aids; they are tools for "meditation in action". By using props to achieve perfect alignment, practitioners can hold balancing poses longer, which allows them to observe their subtle internal reactions and cultivate the patience and resilience needed to face life's instabilities [Yes, yes, yes, yes! Do not dumb your posture down by going too deep too fast, allowing for imbalance and an abundance of stress pushing you off the anxiety 'fight or flight' end of your Bridge! Use a prop and breathe your path back to the Center of your Bridge]!

*Center of Gravity
Every movement, physical and emotional shifts our center of gravity. Mastering balance requires a refined "sense of direction" and a deep awareness of this center. Through this awareness, yoga philosophy "cures what need not be endured and endures what cannot be cured," helping practitioners stay grounded when life wavers.

Life is precious, moment to moment.
It is not static but fluid and ever changing.

Set an intention to live it, moment to moment while being prepared to breathe and thrive thru the ups and down.

Yoga, in its whole is your tool.

Namaste
Tracy

*Those who practice with us are familiar with the Center of the Bridge, join us!

'Yoga is the dance of every cell with the music of every breath that creates inner serenity and happiness' ~ Yogi Vishnu...
12/10/2025

'Yoga is the dance of every cell with the music of every breath that creates inner serenity and happiness' ~ Yogi Vishnu Panigrahi

*This tree at MMC [Maine Medical Center]

Sunday Snip~it'"I see it now - this world is swiftly passing" ~ the warrior Karna, in the MahabharataAnd the switch move...
09/07/2025

Sunday Snip~it'

"I see it now - this world is swiftly passing" ~ the warrior Karna, in the Mahabharata

And the switch moves from Summer to Fall, and so follows our Schedule!

'Housekeeping' Updates...beginning SUNDAY 1.11.2026!

SUNDAY:
Yin w/Tracy moves back to 9.15 am [vs 8.00 am] and,
Morning Vinyasa Vibe w/Tracy at 8.00 am returns!
*We're talking that coffee morning AM vibe jive here followed by a layered inward practice. A gift for those who love traveling that bridge [you know what I'm talking about] from the outward world work walk to the layered inner world work! Say that 5 times in a row!

MONDAY:
Vinyasa: Sustainable Slow Flow w/Tracy continues at 6.45 pm.
*That practice that will sustain you until you are 'A Hundred and Twenty-Five' -Tracy's kind of go to kind of mantra!

TUESDAY:
Vinyasa w/Amber continues at 9.00 am and,
Yin w/Tracy continues at 6.45 pm.
*Yup - by 6.45 pm Tuesdays there is a majority who need to recover from Monday and just move to that layered inner walk work that we do in Yin to kick start our Wednesday!

WEDNESDAY:
Yoga Presence w/Brenda stays on the schedule...5.30 pm!
*This is the perfect 'Middle of the Week Hump Bump Over' class to just kick start you into Thursday!

THURSDAY:
Tai Chi w/Carol moves to 9.00 am [from 8.30 am] and,
NEW CLASS = Chair Yoga w/Brenda at 10.20 am!
*This is such a GREAT Back-to-Back practice!!!
Imagine...movement w/Carol in Tai Chi and then a supported Chair Yoga class incorporating gentle strength practices to balance the movement - AMAZING!!!

FRIDAY:
FRIDAYS are for FAMILY...
An occasional FRIDAY Night FOOD FIGHT BATTLE OF THE CASSESROLES might arise during the New Years Schedule -
Stay Posted...

SATURDAY:
Yoga Presence w/Brenda at 7.30 am continues and,
Tai Chi w/Carol at 9.00 am continues!
*Specialty Classes w/Tracy @ 11.00 am once Monthly will appear on the Schedule [Specialty Classes earn hours for those with intentions to work towards becoming a teacher but are open to those who want to simply deepen their practice as well. If working towards becoming a Teacher see Tracy for enrollment with YAP [Yoga Alliance Professionals ] to start your journey]!*.

Saturday October 4th, 2025 we celebrate our doors being open for 15 Years!!!

I am at a loss on how to show my gratitude, and the gratitude of the committed Teachers here to those who have consistently kept our doors open. Through Covid, through years of heat issues here in our 'new' Studio...through my need to cancel classes due to family medical emergency...

Sincerely... thank you.

We are a strong Community...let's continue to build it and share that Community with others...

"Let us share our practice with all beings through Prayers for Peace, Wellbeing, and above all Joy"...

Namaste
Tracy

Sunday Snip~it'Ethical behavior...The Eight Limbs of Ashtanga Yoga or, The Eight Limps of Ashtanga Yoga...Yes, you read ...
03/09/2025

Sunday Snip~it'
Ethical behavior...

The Eight Limbs of Ashtanga Yoga or,
The Eight Limps of Ashtanga Yoga...

Yes, you read correctly...
The Eight 'Limbs' of Ashtanga Yoga vs The Eight 'Limps' of Yoga.

A 'limb' implies locomotion, forward movement whereas 'limp' implies slow movement, difficult locomotion, stiffness to stagnant movement.

In past years there has been sense of 'limb' walking, a sense of forward, progressive movement towards more ethical behavior; the non-violence of ahimsa, the truthfulness of satya, the freedom of greed in asteya, and the disciplines of brahmacharya and aparigraha...

The Limb of Yama.

How many have reverted to limping on the limb of Yama? Stuck just one step away from an inward reach to replace negative and destructive thoughts [actions] with that of non-destructive [ahimsa].

Never getting close to the truthfulness of satya, and so very far away from reaching any sense of the freedoms via locomotion through asteya, bramacharya and aparigraha to the next limb of Niyama and what that limb brings us.

Possibly one must consider a 'leap'...

A 'leap' from the Yama limb to the Niyama limb, start with the practices of Niyama and become 'un-stuck', locomotive, moving!

*Cleanliness of Self [saucha, which incudes the flavoring of ahimsa];
*Self-contentment [santosa, seasoned with satya];
*Self-austerity, a practice of living simply [tapas, ateya...bramacharya];
*Self-study of body, mind, intellect and ego [svadhyaya aparigraha]; *reaching isvara pranidhana [surrending one's ego]

Possibly one needs to 'limb' through the Self-care of the Niyama's before we can fully feel the locomotion of the Yama's...

How can we show up for others if we cannot fully show up and realize who and what we truly are?

The 8-Limbs of Ashtanga Yoga simply offers a guiding path for consideration of you; what you are putting forth in the world around you; and asks is that which you are offering positive, forward moving ethical behaviors that nurtures the world and those in it in an ethical manner.

Namaste

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Windham, ME
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Monday 6:45pm - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 10:15am
6:15pm - 8pm
Wednesday 5:30pm - 6:45pm
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Sunday 8am - 12pm

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Our Studio opens and closes throughout the day based upon classes and workshops. To view class schedule, reserve your spot in a class and/or upcoming workshop refer to our official website; www.redefiningyogaandpilates.com.

We are a Community based, teaching Studio that offers each a unique and personal journey within the traditions of yoga practice and philosophy.

We believe that creativity is key to learning and that everyone’s learning path is a personal journey. It is this belief that provides the underlying motivation of classes, events and workshops. Our Tai Chi and Pilates programs share this same underlying motivation.

Open Studio / Open Floor Sadhana is offered for those who seek private meditation time, practice time, talk time or simply time to check out the Studio Saturday and Sundays from 11.00 - 12.00 pm.