Good Morning Village Maine Community!
We can't believe it's already been one month since we opened our doors, thank you all for making it an exciting and joyful first month! We have already offered over 50 yoga classes, our first monthly sound bath, and have so much more we are looking forward to in October and November. See below for details about new classes, new teachers, special events and more!
First Order of Business - Your Input!
Our team is working hard to bring the best variety of yoga, meditation, and wellness classes to your weekly routine. Now that we have one month under our belt, we would love to hear directly from you about which classes and which day/time slots you'd like to see us offer in the future.
We've put together the following form and we would greatly appreciate you letting us know how we can make our schedule the best it can be. You can access the form using the button below - it's only two questions! We will be collecting responses until October 15th, and we will send a reminder early next week. Thank you for sharing your preferences with us!
Meet Sandra, Our Newest Instructor!
Sandra Dugliss is a certified yoga instructor, Ayurvedic practitioner and educator, Reiki Master, and Spiritual Mentor who has been supporting Maine women since 2008. She is a graduate of the Kripalu School of Ayurveda in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, and continued her studies through New World Ayurveda School in Advanced Clinical Skills and Spiritual Mentoring. Sandra received her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training certification from Wellheart Yoga School in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. A versatile and experienced practitioner in the realm of holistic wellness, Sandra offers compassionate guidance and practical tools to help women cultivate greater well-being, balance, vitality, and inner peace. Outside of her work, Sandra enjoys spending time with family, meditation, quiet walks, and embracing a simple life.
Sandra's first offering will be the Monthly Women's Circle mentioned below, and we are excited to announce more offerings in the months ahead.
New and Changing Classes
All Levels Vinyasa Strength with Mary - 10:15am Wednesdays
Starting next Wednesday, 10/14, Mary will be offering a dynamic, all-levels class that blends mindful vinyasa flow with functional strength training. Build strength, stability, and endurance while moving through energizing sequences designed to challenge and support you. Expect a balanced mix of flowing movement, strength-focused exercises, and balance sequences.
Monthly Guided Meditation with Elle - 1st Saturdays at 10:30
Starting Saturday, November 7th, join us after Jess's Awakening Flow for a 45-minute guided meditation with Elle. Recalibrate your mind and body with a guided meditation paired with harmonizing and vibrational sound frequencies. This recurring monthly gathering is intended to ease internal tension and restore mental clarity, leaving you feeling deeply centered, rested, and ready for the weekend and month ahead. This gathering is offered at no cost to participants. If you feel inspired to support The Village Maine, donations of any amount are warmly welcomed but never required.
Monthly Women's Circle for Connection, Community & Growth with Sandra - 2nd Sundays at 5pm
This women’s gathering, starting Sunday, November 8th at 5pm, offers a warm and welcoming space to slow down, connect, and grow in community with like-minded women. Whether you’re looking to meet new friends, have a social outlet, explore your inner life, or simply find a place where you can come as you are, you are welcome here.
Facilitated by Sandra Dugliss, gatherings may begin with a guided meditation, gentle breathwork, a reading, or another simple practice to help us ground and reconnect with ourselves. We’ll then explore a theme through meaningful conversation, reflection, shared wisdom, and simple practices that support greater self-awareness and well-being.
Topics could include yogic philosophy, personal growth, healing, relationships, life transitions, or simply life-ing—whatever feels relevant to the women in the circle. Some themes will be chosen by Sandra, while others may emerge from the interests of the group. Our intention is to create a respectful, inclusive space free from political, religious, or other polarizing discussions.
Most importantly, this is a place to connect, make new friends, share a laugh, be heard, and feel supported. Come help us co-create a community where women can cultivate meaningful relationships and enjoy the simple gift of being together. This gathering is offered at no cost to participants. If you feel inspired to support The Village Maine, donations of any amount are warmly welcomed but never required.
Slow & Strong Hatha Yoga with Madelyn (M/W 7am) - Paused
We are currently developing our early morning offerings, so we are pausing Madelyn's Slow & Strong Hatha Yoga until we announce a new early morning class. If you enjoy an early morning weekday class to start your day, please let us know in our survey so we can tailor this offering to your preferences!
Upcoming Special Events
Go Outside, Gorham! Free Outdoor Awakening Flow with Jess (Sat, Oct 17th at 9am)
The Village Maine is excited to be a partner for Go Outside, Gorham - a community-wide event that celebrates outdoor recreation, local businesses, community connection, and the many ways residents and visitors can experience Gorham’s parks, trails, village, and public spaces.
We will be offering Jess's Awakening Flow outside the Robie Gym (instead of at the studio) on Sat, Oct 17th. The class is offered for free and no registration is necessary - we hope to see you all there!
Reiki & Resonance: A Sound & Energy Immersive with Elle and Angela (Sun, Oct 18th at 4pm)
This is a unique and special collaboration between two of our talented instructors, so please register early if you'd like to join us for this relaxing and immersive experience - space is limited to 12 participants. See below for a more detailed description of the event.
As you rest in fully supported stillness, this session pairs the soothing tones of crystal singing bowls and tuning forks with individual, hands-on Reiki. Intended to soothe an overactive nervous system and release internal blockages, this session restores balance and leaves you feeling deeply centered and renewed.
Brew & Renew: A Fire Cider-Making, Outdoor Yoga and Mindfulness Mini Retreat (Fri, Nov 6 from 4-7pm)
Immerse yourself in an evening of wellness, creativity, and cozy fall magic at Orchard Ridge Farm! Enjoy a crisp outdoor yoga class led by Jess Owen (500 hour RYT), and a guided mindfulness activity by the fire. Indulge in a delicious farm to table meal in the hoop house, followed by a fun and interactive fire cider making session led by Katie Bunch (NASM-certified personal trainer and health coach). Bring a friend, get cozy, and enjoy a memorable evening focused on cultivating wellness for the months ahead!
Final Announcements
Jazzercise Gorham is now offering 5 weekly classes in the large fitness space at The Village Maine! (Mon, Wed and Fri from 5:30-6:30pm, Sat at 7:45am, Sun at 9:00am) You can explore their offerings here. Discounts are available for members of The Village Maine.
We have a Facebook page! Please follow us here to stay up to date with events, which we will promote on Facebook in addition to Instagram and this newsletter.
Photo Class - We will soon be offering a free yoga class where we can take professional photos of the studio for our website. Stay tuned for updates on the exact date and a link to sign up!
Thank you all for being a part of this special community. It gives us such joy to connect with you all and cultivate movement and mindfulness in our lives. We hope to see you at the many exciting events to come this fall!
Warmly,
Matt & Madelyn
