Classes are always free to our students. It is through public support, grant money, and generous individuals that we bring the healing power of yoga to people who may not otherwise have access to this life-changing practice. We bring our programs directly to our students in the places where they live or congregate as a community.
People Living in Correctional Facilities
Southern Maine Women's Re-entry Center (SMWRC), Windham – a Minimum Security facility focused on giving women skills and experience to successfully transition back into their home communities.
Cumberland County Jail, Portland – a correctional facility in Portland dedicated to providing a safe and secure environment for incarcerated individuals entrusted to its care.
Long Creek Youth Development Center, South Portland - Maine’s only secure juvenile facility. LCYDC serves as both a detention center for pre-adjudicated youth being held for a court appearance and for adjudicated youth who have been committed to a juvenile correctional facility for an indeterminate period up to the age of 21.
People in Recovery from Substance Use Disorder
Casco Bay Recovery, Portland - an addiction treatment center that offers care in a nurturing environment with dedicated specialists and a supportive community. Casco Bay Recovery’s treatment focuses on providing clients and their families with the encouragement needed at every stage of recovery for both men and women.
Liberty Bay Recovery Center, Portland - a comprehensive program offering medically supervised detoxification and other rehabilitation services for adults with substance use disorder.
Maine Recovery Collective, South Portland - a holistic residential program that offers evidence-based psycho-educational programming, wellness practices, and a safe environment for those seeking recovery in community.
McAuley Residence at Northern Light Health, Portland - a comprehensive housing program for women, the majority with children, who are in recovery from substance use disorder. Treatment focuses on providing women with the skills needed to embrace recovery in all areas of their lives. McAuley Residence is guided by the Mercy philosophy of compassionate care for all, with special concern for disadvantaged women and children.
Milestone Foundation Extended Care Program, Old Orchard Beach - a clinically managed, 16-bed residential program that uses a range of evidence-based treatment modalities. Milestone serves men with addiction who have not been successful at maintaining recovery in other programs, and treatment typically lasts 6 to 9 months.
Milestone Foundation Detox Program, Portland - provides 15 comfortable double-occupancy rooms, three new group counseling rooms, expanded nursing facilities, a commercial kitchen, and a dedicated lounge to afford clients a peaceful, comforting environment to undertake the first steps in their recovery.
Milestone Foundation Short-Term Residential Treatment Program, Portland - a co-ed 30-day residential substance use treatment program for adults. The program is staffed by counselors, peers, and a care coordinator and features more than 17 hours of group therapy sessions weekly, a structured and supervised living arrangement, and opportunities to attend community-based self-help groups and recreation events.
Portland Recovery Community Center, Portland - a volunteer-based recovery community organization that provides support, education, and resources for people recovering from and affected by addiction.
Grace House For Women, Portland - provides a clean, safe, and drug-free environment for women in early recovery. They aim to connect women with the recovery community while offering the necessary support and structure to help them maintain a productive and spiritual lifestyle, empowering them to heal from their past and build a strong foundation for their future.
Southern Maine Recovery, Westbrook - a residential low-barrier, long-term residential program currently serving adult men that provides a comfortable, structured place to live with 24/7 support build into everyday life.
Youth
Gray-New Gloucester High School, Gray - offers an alternative pathway for high school students to earn Physical Education credits.
Thornton Academy Bridge Program, Saco - the Bridge Program provides special education students with tools for building resilience and self-compassion to help manage the stress and anxiety associated with being a teenager.
Older Mainers
AARP Maine, Statewide - is dedicated to empowering adults 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. Through community programs, expert resources, and member benefits, they advocate for the health, financial security, and overall well-being of Maine residents.
The Woods at Canco, Portland - an independent living community for seniors.
Catholic Charities of Maine, Portland - has been bringing help and hope to Maine’s most vulnerable men, women and children regardless of faiths. Our class with Catholic Charities Maine serves older refugees & immigrants in supported housing.
People with Disabilities
STRIVE, Portland - is committed to being part of the community and assisting people with emotional and intellectual disabilities to live with dignity and respect as active members of our community. We support the STRIVE TOPS, WAVES, and ACTIVE programs.
People in Transitional and Supported Housing
Tedford Housing, Brunswick - a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals and families to move from homelessness to home. By offering support, resources, and stability, Tedford Housing helps our neighbors transition to permanent housing, stabilizing our community one household at a time.