A GATHERING PLACE FOR YOGA AND OTHER JOYS
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We are expanding our Pilates offerings to give you more opportunities to move and strengthen. Whether you are continuing your practice or trying Pilates for the first time, we invite you to join us in celebrating Mamata’s contributions, welcoming Leigh, and enjoying our growing Pilates program.
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Learn a little bit of the theory of Restorative Yoga and a few stories from the yogic tradition about śavasana. Plus you'll get some very practical ways to support your body to make every śavasana satisfyingly sweet.
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This February Snow Moon arrives in a cloak of winter’s quiet beauty, named for the heavy snows that have long marked this time of year in many Native American traditions.
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Join us for the 9th annual Valentine’s Candlelight Yin Yoga, an evening devoted to self-acceptance, gentle presence, and the quiet pleasures that nourish the heart. Enjoy wine or tea, savory bites, and chocolates before settling into a slow, meditative Yin Yoga practice as Machelle shares poems and reflections on self-love, gratitude, and the beauty of being alive. Open to all, this is an invitation to soften, receive, and remember what truly sustains you.
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Discover the joy of giving and receiving as a form of communication and connection with a partner. This light-hearted partner yoga class includes poses that are restorative, accessible, and playful.
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Immerse yourself in deep rest and renewal through the healing vibrations of crystal singing bowls, chimes, and other resonant instruments. Sound baths calm the nervous system, ease stress, and invite spacious awareness, leaving you lighter, grounded, and deeply refreshed. Simply come as you are—props are provided, and you’re welcome to bring extra comforts for a cozy experience.
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Saturday, February 21st 12:00-6:00pm AND
Sunday, February 22nd 12:00-6:00pm
Restorative Yoga is a powerful practice of rest, awareness, and intention that offers benefits far beyond simple relaxation. In this two-day immersive program, you’ll explore the principles, postures, and energetics of Restorative Yoga while learning skills for alignment, propping, adjustments, and compassionate teaching. Open to practitioners and teachers alike, this training offers 12 CEUs through Yoga Alliance for those completing both days.
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This March Worm Moon marks the first full moon of early spring, named for the return of earthworms and beetle larvae as the soil begins to thaw. It symbolizes quiet renewal—small signs of life stirring beneath the surface and the gentle shift from stillness to growth.
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5-Week Book Club: 8:00-9:00pm, March 4th-April 1st
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali have arguably become the most influential text to modern yoga. But why? You've seen these pithy lines as captions on instagram posts but what does this text REALLY say about yoga as a philosophy, practice, and lifestyle?
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Step away from daily demands and settle into a day of deep rest and renewal. Through gentle movement, Yin, and Restorative Yoga, Machelle and Tara guide you in unwinding physical and mental tension, soothing the nervous system, and rediscovering calm, clarity, and simple joy with community.
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Many individuals carry ongoing stress, fatigue, insomnia, chronic pain, autoimmune symptoms, or a persistent feeling of being out of alignment in body, mind, and spirit. Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), also known as 'tapping," is introduced as a gentle, self-empowering tool to support emotional regulation and the release of beliefs and emotions that may no longer be serving you.
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Drum Circle Playground invites participants to take their drum circle experience to the next level. This is a safe, supportive space to explore, play, feel the rhythm, and find your groove. Suitable for all experience levels—including no experience at all—this gathering welcomes everyone just as they are.
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This April Pink Moon takes its name not from its color, but from the early blooming moss pink wildflower that signals spring’s return. Also known as the Paschal Moon, it is the first full moon after the spring equinox and guides the timing of Easter.
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Step away from daily responsibilities and join Machelle and Tara for a nourishing day retreat designed to reset body, mind, and spirit. Through Gentle Yoga, Yin, and Restorative practices, we’ll progressively release tension, soothe the nervous system, and create space for calm, clarity, and joy. The afternoon concludes with an optional community potluck to share food, laughter, and connection.
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Alexandra facilitates a unique and powerful healing experience, weaving the grounding energies of the drum and didgeridoo with the expressive resonance of her voice. Through intuitive channeling, she offers the vibrations and spirit songs most needed in each moment, supporting you on your personal journey of healing and self-discovery.
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Immerse yourself in deep rest and renewal through the healing vibrations of crystal singing bowls, chimes, and other resonant instruments. Sound baths calm the nervous system, ease stress, and invite spacious awareness, leaving you lighter, grounded, and deeply refreshed. Simply come as you are—props are provided, and you’re welcome to bring extra comforts for a cozy experience.
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Our popular Total Fitness class—already a Thursday morning favorite—is now offered at a new time on Tuesday afternoons! This low-impact, upbeat session combines music-guided cardio, balance work, light weight training, core exercises, and floor stretches for a total body workout that’s kind to the joints and accessible for all ages.
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Begin the new year with intention and clarity in a 2-hour yoga workshop that blends gentle movement, restorative rest, and meaningful ritual—creating a supportive space to release what has completed its cycle and open to the possibilities waiting ahead.
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As Shakira and Wyclef Jean famously and wisely said: "My hips don't lie." Early 2000's pop song lyrics aside, the sensations in your hips can give you insight into feelings of being stuck physically or energetically.
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7-week book club: 7:30-8:30pm, January 7th - February 25th. Join Tara to to read and discuss a feminist lens on yoga history and the evolution of modern yoga practices in Anjali Rao's new groundbreaking book. No reading required before the first session - just bring your curiosity and an open heart.
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This ongoing series is for students who have completed the introductory Tai Chi courses (Grasp the Sparrow’s Tail AND The Four Corners) at Roots & River or who already have a strong foundation in the practice. Building on the basics, you’ll explore the 13 Postures.
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This introductory course offers a gentle entry point into the practice of Tai Chi, an ancient Chinese art that harmonizes movement, breath, and awareness. In Grasp the Sparrow’s Tail, students will learn foundational postures and principles that support balance, coordination, and inner calm.
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This January Wolf Moon opens the year with a sense of primal clarity and awakening. As the first full moon of the year, it carries the ancient echo of wolves whose howls once filled the quiet winter nights—a reminder of instinct, connection, and communal strength.
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This New Year’s Day offers a grounding practice of 108 OMs - the ancient vibration of unity that gently settles the nervous system and supports emotional balance. Om-ing meditations at sunset was one of my (Machelle) favorite aspects of the month spent at an Ayurvedic center in Kerala, India this fall. I am looking forward to sharing this experience with our community and feeling the power of our voices together. A silent savasana will follow our Oms to integrate the sound and set nourishing intentions for the winter season, with the option to leave in meditative quiet or stay for a brief sharing circle. This free event includes optional donations for the Brunswick Beacon Food Bank.
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Sound healing creates an environment where your body can relax, release and receive. As your body is immersed in vibrations from crystal and Tibetan singing bowls, drumming, rattles and chimes, you enter into a deep state of rest and rejuvenation. These sacred frequencies interact with your energy field, your chakras are cleansed of imbalances and activated with divine love. You attune to the healing frequencies which facilitates the release of subconscious wounds and allows for deep cellular nourishment.
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Step away from daily demands and settle into a day of deep rest and renewal. Through gentle movement, Yin, and Restorative Yoga, Machelle and Tara guide you in unwinding physical and mental tension, soothing the nervous system, and rediscovering calm, clarity, and simple joy with community.
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Vespers is a contemplative Yin Yoga practice accompanied by music from many spiritual traditions, offering space for meditation, deep rest, and soulful connection. As you settle into long-held postures, sound and silence weave together to honor the stillness of winter and its many celebrations—Solstice, Christmas, Hanukkah, and the universal call to peace. Come as you are, and let this gentle practice be a steady light in the long night.
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Your face is a reflection of your inner light. In this restorative workshop, you’ll explore Face Yoga techniques—gentle exercises, soothing massage, and mindful relaxation—paired with a light asana practice to release tension and awaken your natural radiance. Leave feeling renewed, harmonious, and more connected to the beauty within.
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The December Cold Moon is a supermoon. It arrives with winter’s long nights and invites us to rest, reflect, and release what no longer serves. Our Full Moon Gathering offers a warm space to connect in community through gentle practices—like Yin or Restorative Yoga, breathwork, and meditation—while setting intentions for clarity, renewal, and the cycle ahead.
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Start the day with thanks-giving. Take a break from preparations. Sneak away for a few moments away by yourself to center. Practice with a loved one who is home for the holiday. Set the foundation of gratitude for the rest of the day. Attend In-studio, online, or receive a recording.
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Immerse yourself in deep rest and renewal through the healing vibrations of crystal singing bowls, chimes, and other resonant instruments. Sound baths calm the nervous system, ease stress, and invite spacious awareness, leaving you lighter, grounded, and deeply refreshed. Simply come as you are—props are provided, and you’re welcome to bring extra comforts for a cozy experience.
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Step into a living dance floor where movement becomes medicine. In this monthly Soul Motion gathering, we move and breathe together—releasing what the body has been holding, awakening creativity, and building confidence from the inside out. No choreography or experience needed - just curiosity, community, and the freedom to come home to your body.
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Our popular Total Fitness class—already a Thursday morning favorite—is now also offered on Tuesday afternoons! This low-impact, upbeat session combines music-guided cardio, balance work, light weight training, core exercises, and floor stretches for a total body workout that’s kind to the joints and accessible for all ages.
As the Beaver Moon lights the night sky, we’ll hike 2 miles to Weverton Cliffs guided by forest bathing invitations along the way. At the overlook, enjoy wild foraged tea, snacks, and stunning river views before settling into the healing sounds of singing bowls and chimes. The evening concludes with full moon reflections as we make our way back under the stars.
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Step away from daily responsibilities and join Machelle and Tara for a nourishing day retreat designed to reset body, mind, and spirit. Through Gentle Yoga, Yin, and Restorative practices, we’ll progressively release tension, soothe the nervous system, and create space for calm, clarity, and joy. The afternoon concludes with an optional community potluck to share food, laughter, and connection.
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The November Beaver Moon invites us to prepare, release, and root into what truly sustains us as winter approaches. Our gathering offers gentle practices, reflection, and intention-setting to honor our wholeness and welcome the wisdom of what’s to come.
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Low back pain is one of the most common discomforts, and this 3-week series is designed to bring relief and prevention. Each class will explore gentle movements, yoga postures, and supportive practices for the legs and hips, ending with a restful pose for integration. Join live on Sunday evenings or enjoy the recordings available for 6 months.
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Saturday, November 1st, 1:00-7:00pm (Upper Body and Spine)
Sunday, November 2nd, 1:00-7:00pm (Sacrum and Lower Body)
Discover how your unique anatomy shapes your yoga practice in this functional, hands-on workshop exploring the body’s 14 major joint segments. Through bone analysis, range of motion tests, and posture exploration, you’ll gain liberating insight into when to safely move deeper and when to honor natural limitations with respect. This empowering approach helps practitioners and teachers alike return to what matters most - how yoga feels and how it moves life force through the body. (12 CEUs available for Yoga Alliance teachers).
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This ongoing series is for students who have completed the introductory Tai Chi courses (Grasp the Sparrow’s Tail AND The Four Corners) at Roots & River or who already have a strong foundation in the practice. Building on the basics, you’ll explore the 13 Postures, refine alignment, and deepen the meditative qualities of movement while cultivating internal energy (qi). Ideal for continuing students, this class offers a path toward greater vitality, focus, and inner harmony.
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This introductory course offers a gentle entry into Tai Chi, the ancient Chinese art of harmonizing movement, breath, and awareness. In The Four Corners, you’ll learn foundational postures and principles that support balance, coordination, and inner calm. Perfect for beginners or those wishing to strengthen their foundation, this class can be taken on its own or paired with the other Intro Series, Grasp the Sparrow’s Tail, as a step toward learning the full Tai Chi form.
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Celebrate the beauty of autumn with Soul Motion, a conscious movement practice that invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and honor the season of change. Guided by Kit, this class offers space for self-expression, reflection, and release—moving with the rhythm of endings, transitions, and the quiet stillness that follows.
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End your day with a calming blend of gentle yoga and deeply restful Yoga Nidra. This soothing class supports stress relief, better sleep, and overall well-being, with optional Reiki offered during final relaxation. Perfect for all levels. Meets Wednesdays from 6:30–7:30 p.m.
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October 19th- November 16th (no class on 11/2)
Sundays 3:00-4:00pm
Now Open for Registered Drop-Ins for the Remaining Themes in the Series
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This guided meditations are gentle invitation to give back to yourself—intentionally, compassionately, and powerfully. In a world that often pulls you in many directions, these guided practices offer sacred space to come home to your inner strength, worth, and wisdom.Each week, you’ll step into a practice of self-nourishment and reflection—letting go of what weighs you down and creating space for what uplifts and empowers you.
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As the Harvest Moon rises, we’ll journey to Weverton Cliffs on a peaceful 2-mile hike guided by forest bathing practices. At the overlook, enjoy wild-foraged tea, snacks, and the soothing sounds of singing bowls and chimes before closing the evening with reflections under the moonlight.
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Explore yoga’s rich roots in this engaging workshop with Tara, blending history, philosophy, and storytelling to make ancient wisdom accessible and relevant to your practice today. You’ll learn about the four main pillars of yoga, the nature of the soul, and the goal of practice, with space for reflection and discussion.
Open to ALL curious practitioners and teachers—no prior study needed. (4 CEUs available for RYTs).
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