Upcoming Workshops and Special Classes:
Sunday, July 31st @ 2:00-4:00 pm
Guided Meditative Walk & Hatha Yoga at Indian Point Preserve Trail
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Join me for a slow, guided meditative walk through the woods along the beautiful Indian Point Preserve trail to the picnic area on Indian Point where we will enjoy a relaxing Hatha yoga class overlooking the Union River estuary and downtown Ellsworth.
If you are planning to come, please wear comfortable walking or hiking shoes for the meditative walk and bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated. The trail and picnic area are mostly shaded but it looks like another beautiful, sunny day so be prepared for warmer temperatures! Mats will be available but you may bring your own if you prefer to use your own equipment.
We will meet in the parking lot at the head of Indian Point Preserve Trail at 17 Tinker Farm Way, Ellsworth. This is an easy trail to walk and we will take a slow, meditative pace along the approximately 0.36 mile path to the point. Once at the point we will enjoy a Hatha Yoga class designed for all levels of practitioners. You are then free to head back to your vehicle at your own pace, explore the trail a little more, or spend a little extra time enjoying the scenery at Indian Point.
No yoga or meditation experience needed.
Sunday, October 30 @ 6:00-7:00 pm
Black Light Yoga
Offered in-person only
Have a little fun with your yoga practice by adding a little glow. Join us for an all-level vinyasa flow yoga class in a room lit with black lights and energizing music. Want to glow? Come a little early and add fluorescent paint to your body or wear white and bright colors. Want to try a yoga class but blend into the background? Come in dark colors and enjoy the benefits of an in-person class where you don’t feel like everyone is watching you.
No yoga experience needed.
Sunday, September 25 @ 1:30-3:00 pm
Beginners Yoga Workshop
Offered online or in-person
This workshop is for anyone curious about yoga, but not sure where to start. It will be an introduction to yoga for the complete beginner.
We will start with a brief discussion of the parts of a yoga practice, some major concepts, and how to keep yourself safe while you practice. Then you will have time to ask any questions you have about yoga, the practice, the clothes, anything that has to do with yoga. Finally we will try a beginner-friendly yoga practice focusing on relaxation and stretching with room for questions as they arise.
No yoga or exercise experience needed.
Sunday, May 26 @ 10:00-11:30 am
Mindful Yoga
Offered in-person or online over Zoom
A very slow and gentle yoga class focusing on mind-body awareness.
Whether you are a new or experienced student of yoga, in this class you are asked to approach your practice with a “beginner’s mind” and explore the sensations of your practice as if you are experiencing them for the first time. In this class we will greatly slow down the practice of yoga to allow yourself to be curious and open to what you are noticing in each pose and in each movement. Allow yourself to investigate these sensations as completely as possible and without judgement.
Rather than focusing on achieving any “proper physical form” during the practice, with each movement and posture you will be prompted to investigate how your body feels, notice thoughts that are vying for your attention, and observe any feelings that arise, all without judgement or attachment to these sensations. You will practice noticing anything that arises and then letting it go as if you are watching a cloud float away across the sky
No yoga or meditation experience is necessary.
Sunday, July 30 @ 2:00-4:30 pm
Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra extended Class
Offered in-person only
A very gentle yoga class followed by a guided relaxation.
This class will begin with a very gentle yoga practice aimed at relieving tight muscles and getting your body ready to relax. We will continue with a little breathwork, also called pranayama. Finally we will settle into Savasana, or any other relaxation pose that is most comfortable for your body, for a guided relaxation called Yoga Nidra. Yoga Nidra is translated as “Yogic Sleep” and is a type of guided deep relaxation that aims at leading you to that point just before sleep where you are still aware of your surroundings but very deeply relaxed. Yoga Nidra can help relieve stress and anxiety, improve sleep, release deeply held tension, among countless other benefits.
No yoga or meditation experience needed.
Sunday, September 25 @ 3:30-5:00 pm
Yoga for Pelvic Floor Health Workshop
Offered online or in-person
The pelvic floor is a set of muscles located in the pelvis holds the pelvic organs including the bladder and helps control the flow of urine. Over time the pelvic floor can lose its muscle tone from a number of reasons which can result in many issues including pain and incontinence. Pelvic floor strengthening can benefit women and men whether or not you currently struggle with issues related to the pelvic floor. Yoga can be a support to or start of your pelvic floor strengthening regime.
This workshop will discuss the benefits of yoga for pelvic floor health and ways to incorporate pelvic floor strengthening into your regular yoga practice or daily life to help improve or maintain the health of your pelvic floor muscles.
No yoga experience needed.
Class Descriptions
Baby and Me Yoga ~ Come have fun with an hour of yoga with you and baby. Class with have meditation, gentle stretching, and standing shapes all that we can do with baby. Welcoming babies ages 0 to 1 years old. No yoga experience required. This class is perfect for new parents that want to incorporate mindfulness and a great community.
Bala Bee Yoga ~ For children ages 4-8 years. With each class session we work to strengthen and stretch the body through playful poses, mindful awareness, and yoga games, closing with a mind body connection and breathing techniques that are meant to calm and center the young child. Each class is tailored with an age appropriate focus.
Hatha Yoga ~ Traditional postures and conscious breathing are used to improve strength, balance, flexibility, and focus. Modifications are given to allow students to adapt their practice according to their personal needs. This class is suitable for experienced students as well as those who have never practiced yoga before. Come feel the benefits of a regular yoga practice in an inclusive and judgement-free environment.
Honey Bee Yoga ~ For children ages 3-5 years. With each class session we work to strengthen and stretch the body through playful poses, mindful awareness, and yoga games, closing with a mind body connection and breathing techniques that are meant to calm and center the young child. Each class is tailored with an age appropriate focus.
Kripalu Yoga ~ Yoga is for everyone, no one is too old or too stiff. Improve your flexibility, strength, balance, and posture as you move in and out of a variety of yoga poses. The poses are taught with a focus on individual ability and working toward body alignment with a goal of helping students realize and enjoy the physical and mental benefits of a regular yoga practice. All levels are welcome. Leave class feeling rejuvenated and relaxed.
Outdoor Yoga ~ Enjoy a Hatha Yoga class surrounded by nature in the beautiful Knowlton Park (11 Shore Road, Ellsworth). Class will be held in the grassy area near the amphitheater at the far side of Knowlton Park. The location may change slightly depending on park use. Outdoor classes are seasonal (late spring through fall) and weather dependent. If rain or other inclement weather is expected during class time, the yoga class will be cancelled for that week. On the day of class at around 2 pm a post will be made on the Facebook page and an email sent to those who have requested weekly notifications. Contact us at QSYoga@gmail.com if you would like to receive these weekly notifications.
Prenatal Yoga ~ Nourish your body with gentle yoga postures, relaxation techniques, and breathwork to soothe common discomforts of pregnancy while keeping your body strong and open in preparation for birth. Gather in community with other pregnant women and share your joys and concerns.
Restorative Yoga ~ Hold poses for longer periods of time without strain or pain using props to support you in this very gentle and slow moving yoga class that allows for deep relaxation. Poses are often held 3-5 minutes or longer to relieve tension from the body and help achieve physical, mental, and emotional relaxation.
Tweens Yoga Class Series ~ This class is for Worker Bees 9-12 years of age. Eight year-olds with a dedicated yoga practice will be considered. A flow based class that is skill building, focused on learning concentrated yoga poses, breath work, mindfulness, and working the entire flow with music through a 4-week course.
Vinyasa Flow Yoga ~ Vinyasa means “to place in a special way,” referring to the postures. Breath-linked movement is used to flow from one posture to the next through a series of specially planned postures, often building to a specific goal or posture. This invigorating, aerobic class helps build stamina, strength, and still release the stress of daily life. No experience necessary for this class, just an open mind and will to move.
Yin & Yang Yoga ~ Heal the body, mind, and spirit with a balancing flow of both gentle and challenging postures. Get deep into the connective tissue with a restorative stretch as well as get your heart pumping with an invigorating Vinyasa flow that links breath to movement. The goal is to create a state of peace and wellbeing. Class is suitable for all levels of experience.
Yogacore (Metal Yoga) ~ Listen to metal, hardcore, and hard rock music while doing yoga. All levels of yoga students and music lovers welcome. Melt your face off in a very relaxing and healing way.
Yoga Nidra ~ Release deeply held tension and stress with a guided deep relaxation called Yoga Nidra. A short warm-up of gentle stretching and breathwork will prepare the body to relax. Then, using blankets and mats, the students find a comfortable place to rest on their back and are led through a guided meditation where they completely relax their body. This deep relaxation practice can help relieve stress and anxiety, transform negative habits, improve focus, and improve sleep. It is also said that a 30-minute Yoga Nidra practice is equivalent to 2-4 hours of sleep! No yoga or meditation experience needed.
Essentrics ~ This class incorporates ballet strengthening, tai chi fluidity, and physiotherapy techniques to create a full-body stretching and strengthening program that decompresses joints, and re-balances and lengthens muscles. Work to develop a strong, toned body with the complete ability of moving each joint and muscle freely and with full range of motion.
For the most recent class offerings check out our online schedule!