Our studio is located in PORTLAND, Maine, which is a part of the the unceded Wabanaki
territories.
As a business that teaches barre and YOGA, we believe in the support and connection of
bodies to their own agency and wisdom, while honoring the roots and lineage of practices and
cultures that have been colonized by western practices of profit.
Our PROJECT is to facilitate a community in-process, constituted by people who are in-process.
Our commitment is to make sure that the trajectory of our process is toward the common good.
As a business that is run by and primarily serves people with unearned privilege, we commit to
actively making our space safer for as many people as possible. We commit to elevating the
behaviors and expectations of the yoga industry in whatever ways we can, including but not
limited to: better teacher pay and benefits, justice and equity oriented political activism,
community engagement and the sharing of our financial resources.
Financial Accessibility:
We offer a tiered pricing model for all of our classes in order to increase access to movement
practices for those who cannot otherwise afford to practice at a standard rate.
Employment for Teachers:
We offer competitive wages and part-time employment to our teachers. Benefits include paid
time off, continuing education stipends, and paid parental leave.
Expertise:
Our teaching staff is composed of highly educated and experienced teachers from a variety of
movement traditions, lineages, and specializations. Our teachers are committed to continuing
education, safer teaching practices, and ethical conduct.
Equity and Inclusion:
Our pursuit of justice, equity, inclusion and diversity is and always will be ongoing. We recognize
the work of self-reflection on the ways in which we as individuals and as a culture are steeped in
white body supremacy, colonialism, and heteronormativity is essential and urgent.
We offer 60 classes/week varying from vinyasa, barre, gentle flow, restorative, yin, Katonah
flow, hatha, ball rolling, and more! Additionally, our studio offers free classes to the community
like BIPOC Vinyasa and Queer Yoga.
On top of our regularly offered classes, yearly we hold the following:
>200 hour Yoga Teacher Training
>300 hour Yoga Teacher Training
>Barre Teacher Training
>Yin Yoga Teacher
>Restorative Yoga Teacher Training
>various workshops & series!
Photo credit: Bonnie Durham Photography
SUNDAYS 4:30PM-5:30PM
MAR 24, APRIL 7 & 21, MAY 5
$48 FOR ENTIRE SERIES OR $15 DROP-IN
(non-refundable)
Join Kelley Voegelin for her ongoing 4 part series prenatal yoga classes at the Portland Yoga Project.
Kelley believes that prenatal yoga can support a birther physically, mentally & energetically.
Expect accessible transitions, safe modifications & strengthening, with breath work, mental focus & intentional rest. This series will include asana, pranayama, pelvic floor awareness & labor prep techniques. Appropriate for all levels & all birthers.
NOT YOUR AVERAGE BARRE CLASS
with Sandy Betz
2nd Wednesday of every month | 7:00pm | FREE
This class is offered with the intention of bringing more accessibility to barre and fitness. Sandy is passionate about creating a space where you can feel confident, have a lot of fun, and know that your body can do amazing things! If you have ever felt intimidated by a barre class for any reason, this class is meant to be radically welcoming and to help you feel that you can move with strength, ease, and confidence.
Pre-registration is recommended.
This class is designed for women survivors of trauma, including those experiencing chronic pain. The focus of this class is to befriend our bodies through movement, breath, and self-awareness to help regulate the nervous system, manage stress, and cultivate a sense of calm and groundedness. We will explore sensations of comfort and ease and emphasize listening to our own body’s wisdom, needs, and boundaries in a supportive and non-judgmental environment. We believe in the healing power of community and connection.
This class offers a supportive space for you to connect with fellow participants who share similar experiences and challenges. We will foster a sense of belonging and solidarity as we journey together towards healing and growth.
No prior experience of yoga is required! All women are welcome.
What to Expect—
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Participants can choose to be on a mat or in a chair depending on their level of comfort.
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Classes begin with breathing exercises and warm-up movements that are widely accessible for various levels of mobility
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Maria will guide participants through a program to stretch, strengthen, and balance their bodies.
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Each class will end with deep relaxation.
Learn more about Maria!
WITH VICTORIA RUTLEDGE
4TH WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH | 7PM-8PM |FREE
PRE-REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED
Join Victoria on the 4th Wednesday of every month for a BIPOC only yoga class. BIPOC is an acronym that stands for Black, indigenous, and people of color.
This space is intended to be a safe and joyful container in which historically underserved and excluded populations can move, breath, and experience the practice of yoga. You can expect fun music, a vinyasa style classes with modifications for more or less intensity, and a space that is for us, by us. Blood quantum, colorism, sexism, transphobia, and homophobia are not allowed!
As people of the global majority, this is our space to gather and celebrate our differences and similarities.
QUEER MOVEMENT
with Lauren Znachko
1st Wednesday of every month | 7:00pm | FREE
Our queer yoga class is meant to provide safer space for queer and trans folks to gather together and move our bodies. The guidance and facilitation is trauma informed with the intention to decenter cis-het notions of bodies, language, and togetherness. Movement will be gentle and by invitation, modifications and rest will be offered and encouraged, hands on guidance is based on explicit consent, which is never assumed.
Wear whatever feels most comfortable for you. If your movement is limited for whatever reason, we will make accommodations so that you are able to feel at ease and a part of the group. If you have questions, concerns, or would like to make requests ahead of time, please feel free to email us.
Pre-registration is recommended.
NOT YOUR AVERAGE BARRE CLASS
with Sandy Betz
2nd Wednesday of every month | 7:00pm | FREE
This class is offered with the intention of bringing more accessibility to barre and fitness. Sandy is passionate about creating a space where you can feel confident, have a lot of fun, and know that your body can do amazing things! If you have ever felt intimidated by a barre class for any reason, this class is meant to be radically welcoming and to help you feel that you can move with strength, ease, and confidence.
Pre-registration is recommended.
This class is designed for women survivors of trauma, including those experiencing chronic pain. The focus of this class is to befriend our bodies through movement, breath, and self-awareness to help regulate the nervous system, manage stress, and cultivate a sense of calm and groundedness. We will explore sensations of comfort and ease and emphasize listening to our own body’s wisdom, needs, and boundaries in a supportive and non-judgmental environment. We believe in the healing power of community and connection.
This class offers a supportive space for you to connect with fellow participants who share similar experiences and challenges. We will foster a sense of belonging and solidarity as we journey together towards healing and growth.
No prior experience of yoga is required! All women are welcome.
What to Expect—
-
Participants can choose to be on a mat or in a chair depending on their level of comfort.
-
Classes begin with breathing exercises and warm-up movements that are widely accessible for various levels of mobility
-
Maria will guide participants through a program to stretch, strengthen, and balance their bodies.
-
Each class will end with deep relaxation.
Learn more about Maria!
WITH VICTORIA RUTLEDGE
4TH WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH | 7PM-8PM |FREE
PRE-REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED
Join Victoria on the 4th Wednesday of every month for a BIPOC only yoga class. BIPOC is an acronym that stands for Black, indigenous, and people of color.
This space is intended to be a safe and joyful container in which historically underserved and excluded populations can move, breath, and experience the practice of yoga. You can expect fun music, a vinyasa style classes with modifications for more or less intensity, and a space that is for us, by us. Blood quantum, colorism, sexism, transphobia, and homophobia are not allowed!
As people of the global majority, this is our space to gather and celebrate our differences and similarities.
QUEER MOVEMENT
with Lauren Znachko
1st Wednesday of every month | 7:00pm | FREE
Our queer yoga class is meant to provide safer space for queer and trans folks to gather together and move our bodies. The guidance and facilitation is trauma informed with the intention to decenter cis-het notions of bodies, language, and togetherness. Movement will be gentle and by invitation, modifications and rest will be offered and encouraged, hands on guidance is based on explicit consent, which is never assumed.
Wear whatever feels most comfortable for you. If your movement is limited for whatever reason, we will make accommodations so that you are able to feel at ease and a part of the group. If you have questions, concerns, or would like to make requests ahead of time, please feel free to email us.
Pre-registration is recommended.
NOT YOUR AVERAGE BARRE CLASS
with Sandy Betz
2nd Wednesday of every month | 7:00pm | FREE
This class is offered with the intention of bringing more accessibility to barre and fitness. Sandy is passionate about creating a space where you can feel confident, have a lot of fun, and know that your body can do amazing things! If you have ever felt intimidated by a barre class for any reason, this class is meant to be radically welcoming and to help you feel that you can move with strength, ease, and confidence.
Pre-registration is recommended.
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