in a world where you can open any door,first of all, choose to open the door to your heart.

- ALEXANDRA VASILIU

welcome, your journey to yourself + community starts now. here’s hopefully most of your initial questions answered. you can always call us with more. our goal is to ensure you feel safe, welcomed and inspired from the moment you walk through our doors.

sign up

you can make an account through the MindBody on our website, or by downloading their free app on your phone.

view our schedule here to begin the process.

what to bring

we recommend bringing a mat (although we do have some for rent), water bottle, a bolster (or pillows) + a blanket. layers feel great + socks are always welcome, especially during the cooler months.

a firm, rubbery mat will give you more support and stability than a thick pilates one. a hot yoga towel like yogitoes or equa towel will help soak up your sweat .

our boutique is stocked with mats, reusable water bottles and towels. we have a wide range of mats from Manduka with varying thicknesses and grip once you see what attributes you like, yogitoes and equa towels and refillable water bottles from Hydroflask. there is also a water refill station so you can refill your own.

check in

when you walk through our doors, you’ll see shoe trays up front and our front desk team ready to help you get settled in for class.

on-site we have a bench for belongings, restroom, single occupancy shower room and all the props (blocks, straps) you’ll need for class.

belongings

please leave your shoes on the shoe trays when you walk through our doors, that helps us keep the floors extra clean for your bare feet.

all your belongings can be hung up on the hooks or on the bench. in the studio, you’ll just want a mat, towel + water for class.

props

we have a tray right on the bench (pictured above) which holds all the props you’ll need for class. grab them right behind you in our equipment area.

due to COVID, we no longer have bolsters + blankets in studio, we recommend bringing them from home when you come for class. we do have everything else you may need - blocks, straps + more.

restorative yoga kennebunk

set up your space

we recommend laying out your towel over your mat and staggering with your neighbor. water bottles + props are best at the top of your mat so they are easily accessible once you get started.

this class stays at 78 so we recommend layers + a blanket.

some poses you may see + tips

  • yoga student in fish pose

    supported fish pose

    you’ll find that we typically use two blocks in class + stack them in a myriad of ways. your teacher will show you how they set up for their body + they’ll help you through figuring out the right block heights and the proper distance so you feel completely supported.

  • yoga student in forward fold

    supported forward fold

    when our muscles relax our body moves into a “rest + digest” state. forward folds help us turn inward. they calm the brain, alleviate stress and can help with mild depression. when your legs are long you also get a lovely hamstring stretch and here with feet apart, a gentle hip opening stretch as well.

  • yoga student in deer pose

    deer pose

    we’ll be right back, we just want to melt right here for a moment. gentle twists help us create intervertebral space. the flow of energy is improved in a gentle non-evasive way leaving you completely energized. your teacher will help guide you through different

  • yoga student in banana pose

    bananasana

    pretty much the dreamiest pose of them all. it looks easy, but there’s a lot going on. you send both feet + both hands to the same side of your mat while keeping both shoulders + both hips flat on your mat. it’s a HUGE side body stretch. if you want to deepen your stretch, cross your wrist + ankle on top (of the side that is stretching).

  • supta baddha konasana

    you’ll find this in restore + occasionally in sweat + flow too. this pose opens the hips, an area we tend to hold + store emotion. your teacher will help you adjust block height until you fill stretched but never strained. hand placement varies, a personal fav is palms on abdomen but heart + inner thighs feel lovely too.

  • yoga student in savasana

    savasana

    if you’re a go-getter this pose feels counterintuitive, however, it’s one of the best things for your mind + body. it’s a chance to fully absorb your flow - the twists, the folds, the elongation. it’s also a chance to be internal, to stop, to breathe + to let go. a bolster or rolled up towel under the knees feels heavenly + can take any pressure off of your low back.