Most of us find it challenging to focus, make time for nature and create space for journaling in our busy days.

Immerse yourself in a serene and introspective experience with our Journaling by the Brook workshop. Surrounded by the tranquil beauty of nature, this guided session encourages you to slow down, reflect, and express your thoughts on paper.

Your journal is a unique extension of yourself—a playful, helpful, and adventurous tool to unlock your creativity, gain clarity, and foster a deeper connection with your inner self. 

Bring your journal, favorite writing implements, and a comfortable seat like a small foldable chair or blanket.

Pre-registration required: https://www.southportlandlandtrust.org/upcoming-events/journaling

Breathing by the sea - surfing the waves of your life with mindful breathing
Fisherman’s Point, South Portland

Life can be like the ocean. Waves can tumble us about. Mindful breathing can be an anchor and a refuge when the waves of our lives are stormy. When we focus our awareness on the breath in a totally immersed way, we cultivate the experience of inner peace that we can always return to.

Yoga instructor Susannah Sanfilippo will help us explore our breathing habits by feeling what is actually happening in the body. She'll also share with us ways to create well-functioning breathing to help regulate the swirling waves of our mind.

Wear layers. Bring something to sit on, such as a blanket or chair.To register: https://www.southportlandlandtrust.org/upcoming-events/breathingmeditation

Watch the clouds. Sense the wind on your face. Touch the petals of a flower. Feel the warmth of the sun on your back. Take in the woodsy aromas. Tune into the sounds of winged creatures. Observe the ripples on the surface of the water. Notice the chatter in your brain turning down as you tune into your senses.
Awe is a complex emotion that research suggests can calm the nervous system, reduce inflammation and foster a sense of community, and might help you feel more upbeat and hopeful.

Susannah Sanfilippo will lead us on a mindful exploration designed to awaken your senses and cultivate a deep sense of wonder. Escape the everyday hustle and reconnect with the awe-inspiring power of the natural world on this hour-long walk through Dow's Woods Trail. 

Susannah is a long-time yoga and mindfulness instructor and Portland resident. Her adventures throughout the Greater Portland area and sensory awareness practices have deepened her intimacy with the natural surroundings. Pre-register: https://www.southportlandlandtrust.org/upcoming-events/2023/7/7/awe-walk

We will walk in beautiful places around Portland, with our grief and each other, on the first Monday evening of every month, rain or shine.

During Grief Walks, we'll not only experience the tranquil surroundings but also engage in practices to restore balance to our nervous systems.

Step by step, being present in the moment, connecting with others, and honoring those who have touched our lives, finding comfort and connection amidst the gentle rhythm of our walks.

Through brief breathing exercises, simple stretches, and a nurturing sharing circle, we create a supportive space where healing can unfold.

From 6-7 p.m. (as it gets darker, we’ll start earlier)

• Minimum 4 people, maximum 20

• Price: $18.00/class or $62.00/four walks series, pre-paid

• Some places we’ll walk: Mackworth Island, Audubon/Gilsland Farm, Eastern Trail

Pre-registration required - email: Susannah@theyogaofsusannah.com

In partnership with South Portland Land Trust.

Life can be like the ocean.

Waves can tumble us about.

Mindful breathing can be an anchor and a refuge when the waves of our lives are stormy. When we focus our awareness on the breath in a totally immersed way, we cultivate the experience of inner peace that we can always return to. Yoga instructor, Susannah Sanfilippo, will help us explore our breath by feeling what is actually happening in the body as we breathe. She'll also share with us ways to improve our breathing habits to create well-functioning breathing.You can expect to leave feeling relaxed and more aware. Wear layers. Bring something to sit on, such as a blanket or chair.

Fisherman's Point, End of Deake StSouth Portland, ME 04106 (next to Willard Beach)

In partnership with South Portland Land Trust.

Life can be like the ocean.

Waves can tumble us about.

Mindful breathing can be an anchor and a refuge when the waves of our lives are stormy. When we focus our awareness on the breath in a totally immersed way, we cultivate the experience of inner peace that we can always return to. Yoga instructor, Susannah Sanfilippo, will help us explore our breath by feeling what is actually happening in the body as we breathe. She'll also share with us ways to improve our breathing habits to create well-functioning breathing.You can expect to leave feeling relaxed and more aware. Wear layers. Bring something to sit on, such as a blanket or chair.

Fisherman's Point - End of Deake St. South Portland, ME 04106 (next to Willard Beach)

This walk is about the journey, not the destination. Research is clear that time outdoors can reduce stress, settle the mind, and contribute to increased physical and psychological well-being; mindfulness heightens the experience of being outdoors. We will hone our attention to nourish our connection to ourselves and all living things around us. This walk is not geared toward nature identification but rather opening our senses to nature’s language. We'll begin with a breathing practice and a short standing meditation designed to help us focus and then walk, with a curiosity of sights, sounds, and sensations, interspersed with brief exercises to deepen the experience. Beginners welcome. Choose footwear and clothing appropriate for weather conditions. We will meet at the Providence Ave. entrance to the preserve. More Info/Register

This walk is about the journey, not the destination.

Research is clear that time outdoors can reduce stress, settle the mind, and contribute to increased physical and psychological well-being; mindfulness heightens the experience of being outdoors.

We will hone our attention to nourish our connection to ourselves and all living things around us. This walk is not geared toward nature identification but rather opening our senses to nature’s language.  

We'll begin with a breathing practice and a short standing meditation designed to help us focus and then walk, with a curiosity of sights, sounds, and sensations, interspersed with brief exercises to deepen the experience.

 Beginners welcome. Choose footwear and clothing appropriate for weather conditions. We will meet at the Providence Ave. entrance to the preserve.Trout Brook Nature Preserve,

Providence Ave. South Portland, ME 04106

More info/Register

SORRY. WE HATE TO CANCEL, BUT WE DON’T LIKE SINING IN MASKS. AND WE WANT YOU AND US TO BE HEALTHY.

Chants to the divine feminine on Mother’s Day at Good Medicine 7 p.m. FMI/Register:https://goodmedicinecollective.org/event/kirtan-with-susannah-and-frank/

At the Chaplaincy Institute of Maine, as part of the event - SAFE HARBOR: RESOURCES, RELIEF, AND RESILIENCE., we’ll hold three breakout sessions on Zoom:

Whether your grief is anticipatory, ambiguous, simple, or complex, it is highly personal and can have a major physical and emotional impact. It is common to experience grief as fatigue, confusion and loneliness. Since emotions are physiological events, grief resides in the body. We will use conscious breathing, somatic mindfulness, gentle yoga and stillness as a way to open to the grief process. FYI and to register.

Sign up here

Sign up here: https://www.ferrybeach.org/grief-in-a-pandemic.html

Sign up here: https://www.ferrybeach.org/grief-in-a-pandemic.html

Slow Deep Release is an exploratory class:  not too strenuous, not too easy.  Expect lots of breath and lots of mindfulness. With kinesthetically innovative approaches, Susannah blends classically stimulating "Doing" poses with calming "Being" poses to balance one’s mood and smooth the flow of energy in the bodymind. Give yourself the time and space to explore the pleasure of releasing tense muscles and quieting the mind. Yoga is a profound ritual of self-care. http://www.yogave.com/

Join me for meditative singing of sanskrit mantras every week for 25 minutes before we move into asana practice at 5:30! "When it gets harder to love, let's love harder". - Van Jones Yogave

Yoga for Your Grieving Heart a six week, once a week yoga class and bereavement support group for anyone who has lost a loved one and is suffering the emotionally and physically exhausting effects of grief, no matter how long its been.

This is not a drop in class. Pre-registration is required.

This group will take place on six consecutive Tuesdays from 6:00 –8:00 p.m. at Sage Wellness, 980 Forest Ave., Suite 204 in Portland.  This is not a drop in class. Sign up for next session @ yogaforyourgrievingheart.com

 http://sagewellness.com/

Slow Deep Release is an exploratory class:  not too strenuous, not too easy.  Expect lots of breath and lots of mindfulness. With kinesthetically innovative approaches, Susannah blends classically stimulating "Doing" poses with calming "Being" poses to balance one’s mood and smooth the flow of energy in the bodymind. Give yourself the time and space to explore the pleasure of releasing tense muscles and quieting the mind. Yoga is a profound ritual of self-care. www.yogave.com

Join me for meditative singing of sanskrit mantras every week for 25 minutes before we move into asana practice at 5:30!  “Music is an important part of my wellness practice." - Taina Asili @ Yogave

Slow Deep Release is an exploratory class:  not too strenuous, not too easy.  Expect lots of breath and lots of mindfulness. With kinesthetically innovative approaches, Susannah blends classically stimulating "Doing" poses with calming "Being" poses to balance one’s mood and smooth the flow of energy in the bodymind. Give yourself the time and space to explore the pleasure of releasing tense muscles and quieting the mind.  Yoga is a profound ritual of self-care. yogave.com

Join me for meditative singing of sanskrit mantras every week for 25 minutes before we move into asana practice at 5:30!  “I believe in kindness. Also in mischief. Also in singing, especially when singing is not necessarily prescribed.” –Mary Oliver @ Yogave

Yoga for Your Grieving Heart a six week, once a week yoga class and bereavement support group for anyone who has lost a loved one and is suffering the emotionally and physically exhausting effects of grief, no matter how long its been.

This is not a drop in class! Pre-registration is required.

This group will take place on six consecutive Tuesdays from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Sage Wellness, 980 Forest Ave., Suite 204 in Portland.  This is not a drop in class. http://sagewellness.com/

Slow Deep Release is an exploratory class:  not too strenuous, not too easy.  Expect lots of breath and lots of mindfulness. With kinesthetically innovative approaches, Susannah blends classically stimulating "Doing" poses with calming "Being" poses to balance one’s mood and smooth the flow of energy in the bodymind. Give yourself the time and space to explore the pleasure of releasing tense muscles and quieting the mind. Yoga is a profound ritual of self-care.  http://www.yogave.com

Join me for meditative singing of sanskrit mantras every week for 25 minutes before we move into asana practice at 5:30!  "There is a note that is singing in the core of your being. Feel it fill your body and bathe your mind. Let that note breathe through you and resonate out into the world." – Eric Klein http://www.yogave.com/ 

Yoga for Your Grieving Heart a six week, once a week yoga class and bereavement support group for anyone who has lost a loved one and is suffering the emotionally and physically exhausting effects of grief, no matter how long its been.

This is not a drop in class. Pre-registration is required. Sign up for next session @ yogaforyourgrievingheart.com

This group will take place on six consecutive Tuesdays from 6:00 –8:00 p.m. at Sage Wellness, 980 Forest Ave., Suite 204 in Portland.   http://sagewellness.com/

Slow Deep Release is an exploratory class:  not too strenuous, not too easy.  Expect lots of breath and lots of mindfulness. With kinesthetically innovative approaches, Susannah blends classically stimulating "Doing" poses with calming "Being" poses to balance one’s mood and smooth the flow of energy in the bodymind. Give yourself the time and space to explore the pleasure of releasing tense muscles and quieting the mind. Yoga is a profound ritual of self-care. www.yogave.com

Join me for meditative singing of sanskrit mantras every week for 25 minutes before we move into asana practice at 5:30! “If you want to be in optimum emotional health, realize that social isolation stands between you and it. Reach out to others. Join groups—to drum, meditate, sing, sew, read, whatever. Find communities—to garden, do service work, travel, whatever. We humans are social animals. Spontaneous happiness is incompatible with social isolation. Period.” ― Andrew Weil