Greener Postures

I have attempted to go to this studio for prenatal yoga for the past two weekends. Last weekend I arrived 2 minutes late to the class and the door was locked. No sign, no one at the desk– Nothing. I decided to give it another chance this weekend and arrived 10 minutes before the start of class to be told the class was filled up. I asked if there was a way to sign in prior to arriving and they said no. They very nicely told me to come to class 20 – 30 minutes early to get a spot. While I was there, they turned away multiple other people. This is not a way to serve the community or run a business. They need to communicate their availability or change the room size to accommodate needs or offer pre-​signed up classes. Their non communicative way and problem solving skills are not for me.

It’s at a very convenient location, near Hannaford, etc (and 10 minutes away from my house!) and there are all types of classes, for all types of yogis and at several different times each day. You can buy passes and save money, bringing the total cost down to about $ 11/​class, which is pretty darned good. My only complaint is that I have yet to find a teacher who can run a class without music blaring. Just try SILENCE for once, please. Oy, and the one teacher who played Led Zeppelin? Seriously? Anyway, it’s a great place to go for yoga!!!

I’m leaving the Portland area soon and I’m so disappointed to no longer practice yoga at Greener Postures. I consistently attend the Heated Vinyasa Flow class led by Danielle. She is a GREAT instructor! I’ve been practicing yoga for five years, and she is the best instructor I’ve had by far! Her classes have a number of poses, but she clearly chooses poses to target certain body parts, while still being soothing and relaxing. Throughout the class, she pays special attention to make sure that students have the right posture, not just doing the poses. She also has a great sense of humor, and brings a lighthearted feel to the class.
If you want to try yoga for the first time or just a different yoga studio, definitely try this one… preferably, a class with Danielle. Your body won’t regret it!

I recently switched to this studio from another and I’m very happy with it. There are a lot of different class times and instructors. The pricing isn’t much different from other yoga studios.
It is a matter of finding the classes and instructors that work for you and that can take some time. While some instructors in all level classes expect you to know some of the more complicated poses, others are more hands-​on. This yoga studio is a little more soccer mom than Hare Krishna. If you’re looking for a deep spiritual journey, try somewhere else.
The $ 7 community classes are a great time to get a feel for the studio and for the instructors, even they’re more impersonal. Just know that after the first time, you MUST bring your own mat or you’ll have to rent one for a fee.

My FAVORITE place to practice. I have tried several different yoga studios in the greater Portland area and this one by far has been the best. The studios (both W. Falmouth and South Portland) are simplistic and clean with tons of changing rooms/​cubbies to leave things during class. The schedule of different class times is great switching between times on varying days.

I’ve been to GP a dozen times, though I usually visit the SoPo location. When the new Falmouth spot opened across the street from my former job, I was stoked to be able to attend classes at BOTH locations. I’ve since switched jobs, but I still come out to Falmouth occasionally.
I ALWAYS have a blast in GP yoga classes. Since many of the instructors teach at both locations, the quality of the classes is equal. My favorite part of yoga here is that it’s a tiny bit different each time, so you might be pushed to try something new, or you might go with a different flow than the last class. The music is always uplifting and more on the modern (yet still soothing!) side compared to other studios where I’ve practiced.
The Falmouth location offers more classes than the SoPo one because it has a bonus (smaller) room where specialty classes are often held. I recently visited to partake in Prenatal Yoga, and plan to come in the future for their Baby & Me classes.
The prenatal class was an excellent way to meet other moms-​to-​be, focus on your breath, connect with baby and your body, and stretch some of those muscles that get all too cramped and underused during pregnancy.
This studio is very welcoming to both new yogis and regulars. It can be intimidating to walk into a place for the first time, but show up a few minutes early and the instructor will give you a quick tour and let you know their plan for that day’s class.

I love, love, love this yoga studio! I’ve been going to GP since they opened in South Portland a few years ago. I happen to love the West Falmouth location more because its closer to my new home and its more spacious and has a few more studio options– like kids, prenatal, and restorative. The teachers are all well versed in their practice and make a point to keep up with new methods to stay current in the craft.