Join Holly Twining, founder of MYA, for fun, flowing paddleboard yoga on the beautiful Stillwater River. You never know what you might see, the natural world is alive and well on the river with turtles, beavers, cormorants, songbirds, sandpipers, eagle, osprey and more.
Adventurers will gather at Brown’s Beach a sweet spot close to downtown Orono Tuesday nights, July 9th-August 13th, at 5:30pm. Our boards, paddles, pfds, and anchors, will be delivered weekly by the fab UMAINE campus organization Maine Bound.
You can join us with your own board but the number of participants will be limited. Drop in sign ups will be available one week ahead of our paddleboard yoga practice - first come first serve :) The boards do go quick so be sure to register asap. Thanks!
This yoga practice is for everyone, no worries, you'll only fall in if you really want to and honestly, that's part of the fun! By the end of the six weeks who knows what amazing poses you may be pulling off on that board!
Yoga is always only doing what is best for your body, mind, and spirit; all variations, modifications, your own personal flair, all is welcome! There is no doubt that adventurers will strengthen their core and test their balance.
Each week at the adventure's close - Holly is thrilled to invite adventurers to her back porch and gardens for wine, cheese, chocolate and lots of chit chatting!
Kiddos of all ages join MYA in beautiful Webster Park alongside the Stillwater for a repeat adventure of wicked fun art, nature and yoga!
Founder of MYA, Holly Twining, will lead young adventurers through animal inspired yoga poses that are sure to induce good vibes and plenty of laughter. We may get in some partner yoga fun as well! Caregivers can choose to stay and play or go have some fun grown up time on their own.
After lots of movement and working up a good appetite, adventurers will enjoy a yummy picnic with eats as locally sourced as possible. Holly will hit the Orono Farmer’s Market and see what goodness she can save up til’ Sundayfunday adventure time.
After full happy bellies, Travis Baker, professional artist, will guide the young ones through a painting session. He'll give them some terrific guidelines to create a beautiful bird with a little extra...
Get your child or children in on a fab adventure including yoga, laughter, vegetarian food, painting, and more!
Join Maine Yoga Adventures to celebrate four years of adventuring with another romp at camp with a little extra added in!
We'll start the adventure on a short hike to take in the beauty of Houston Brook Falls, a magical, tucked away Maine gem. Adventurers can explore, climb, and dip in the pools of the waterfall.
Following the hiking and frolicking, we'll head to Amy's camp for an outdoor yoga practice with a lovely view of the lake. Beginners welcome!
There are plenty of boats to share so that adventurers can enjoy kayaking, paddleboarding and also tubing, kneeboarding and waterskiing - yahoo!
Holly will also bring her watercraft and adventurers can feel free to bring their own as well.
If all that water horseplay is not in your comfort zone, there's a floating raft to relax on and aluminum docks with stairs to dip in and out of the lake.
The adventure can fit your energy level - if you need more activity, it'll happen, if you need less, that can happen as well.
Maine Yoga Adventures will supply yummy vegetarian food (happy to work with food allergies) - appetizers at the waterfall, light lunch after yoga, dinner post paddling and/or lounging, and if you choose to spend the night, breakfast in the am. If you choose to spend the night and go white water rafting with us then, more food :)
No worries, sleeping over is optional, feel free to just come for the day. Rafting is an optional activity as well with Dead River Expeditions leading us on a very special Sunday funday! We’ll be rafting on the Kennebec River, a first timer for me after hitting class 5 in Oregon - yikes!
Adventurers can choose to camp out (bring along your fav tent) or request a spare bedroom.
The early eve boat ride to watch the sunset will be gorgeous! We'll also hang by the fire and enjoy a beverage or two. There may be stars and a skinny dip, we'll just see what happens :)
This camp is an absolute delight, come and celebrate four years of MYA in this special place! And, if you’ve always want to try rafting with a fun group of people, this is definitely your chance! Play in the water and eat yummy food with us…
MYA is headed to Canada to the loveliest spot, St. Andrews by the sea, with the most fabulous accommodations at the Algonquin Resort. Adventurers will get in plenty of exploring, hiking, a ghost tour, yoga, yummy food, hot tubbing, pool splashing, and more…
downtown
this without snow :)
lounge by the fire
ghost tour!
Adventurers will gather on Friday at the resort, arrival time is flexible, and settle into our rooms. We can hit the pool (with waterslide!) and the hot tub to shake off the drive and head off to the sweet little seaside town on historic Water Street to watch the sunset. Perhaps we’ll find some lovely yoga postures to mix into the experience. There’s a quaint stroll along the rocks if the tide is right. MYA will bring along a tasty vegetarian soup for dinner that we’ll enjoy back at the Algonquin.
Saturday will be a big exploration day. So many sites! We’ll head to Indian Point, the sacred grounds of the Passamaquoddy Nation, located at the tip of the peninsula in St. Andrews. Adventurers will get take in marine life in a diverse inter-tidal zone. Nearby is Pagan Point Nature Preserve with coastal spruce forest and salt marsh. After a break for lunch, MYA will provide yummy eats, adventurers will hike Chamcook Mountain, an easy hike with splendid views from the top.
We’ll need some relaxing in the hot tub, poolside yoga, and happy hour at the MYA suite post hiking. As a group we can decide where we’d like to eat dinner, keeping in mind that this meal is not included in the adventure cost. Saturday night, get ready, we’re going to get in on the ghost tour led by a resort staff member, they spin great stories! The Algonquin opened in 1889, there’s plenty of history there and a few spirits as well.
Sunday funday we’re gonna get the tides just right for Ministers Island Trails, a 500 acre island only accessible at low tide. There we’ll explore fields, forest, and shoreline, oh la la! Before heading home, adventurers may want to check out Caughey-Taylor Nature Preserve with some dramatic cliffs on the way to the peak of Chickahominy Mountain.
You don’t want to miss out on this opportunity to explore St. Andrews with MYA! Please register as soon as possible, just in case we need to book an extra room or two…
MYA is taking on a third adventure to the land of fire and ice - heading back to gorgeous and unique Iceland for seven nights! Adventurers will take in awesome sights while hiking, geothermal soaking, horseback riding, enjoying yummy food, yoga and more…
It all begins with the Blue Lagoon (best thing after flying!) - we'll soak up the goodness of one of the 25 wonders of the world!
Adventurers will relax and indulge in silky pale wonder packed with health benefits. The geothermal water has unique ingredients of silica, algae and minerals. Ahhh...the biggest decision you’ll have to make is whether to have the smoothy or the Prosecco!
Eventually we’ll have to leave our bathrobes behind. Adventurers will start north with a pause in funky downtown Reykjavik for lunch. We love Glo, a super tasty vegetarian restaurant right down the street from the penis museum (not kidding!).
With happy bellies, we’ll head to the magical Snæfellsnes peninsula for two nights of adventuring - a perfect spot for northern lights viewing! We’ll explore the black sand beach, lava fields, Kirkjufell mountain, Snaefellsjokull glacier, the craggy coastline, and more. Maybe luck will bring us an arctic fox again (take a look at the pic below in the peninsula series)!
Our private home will be in Arnarstapi where adventurers will be surrounded by abundant and breathtaking beauty.
Please note that we’ll be cozying up in the house, there are six beds, but absolutely worth it! On one side of the home is the sea on the other side is the glacier completed by the outdoor hot pot (hot tub) to take in the stunning views. Feel free to give me any early heads up if you want one of the twin beds.
“The home is flooded with natural light, beautifully appointed with a chef-worthy kitchen, wood-burning fireplace within a sumptuous living room, large dining area for meals, games and conversation and comfy beds in private rooms for a great night’s rest. Outdoors, the wrap-around deck is the perfect platform for viewing the Aurora Borealis (visible both nights during our stay) as well as the backyard mountain range and ocean bay. A very few steps off the deck leads to stunning views of the backyard waterfall and natural sea-arch carved thru the cliff face - a veritable miniature of Gatklettur - the Hellnar Arch - just down the road. You’re also just minutes away from Songhellur Cave. I can’t imagine a better, more comfortable lodging from which to explore the Snaefellsnes Peninsula. From our luxurious ‘base camp’ we easily dropped by Olkelduvatn Mineral Spring, toured Stykkisholmur and Grundarfjordar - where we caught fantastic reflecting photos of Kirkjufell - and then headed to World’s End at Öndverðarnes. There we might have spotted whales in season, but settled for the charcoal lava cliffs and Viking gravesite at Skarðsvík, a golden beach with basalt cubes alongside. The volcanic crater Vatnsborg was next, and dramatic Svörtuloft bird cliffs (Saxhólsbjarg), with excellent walkways. A tall, orange lighthouse also lies upon this trail and was well worth the trek. The 30-minute return trip to the house took us past Londrangar (the basalt cliffs). -visitor”
Throughout the duration of the adventure, MYA will be serving up yummy vegetarian/vegan dinners and breakfasts in our well-appointed kitchens. We’ll absolutely be out exploring around lunchtime so we’ll be sure to pack up a lunch to bring along.
Marci, our cook, is a passionate foodie, yogi and travel junkie. She owned her own successful travel company for years before closing shop to raise her kids. During that time she discovered her love of cooking and yoga. After completing her 200-hour yoga teacher training she also attended the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and the Academy of Culinary Nutrition where she became a certified holistic health and wellness coach and a culinary nutrition educator. Spending time in the kitchen preparing and cooking for others with love and creativity is her happy place.
Adventurers will get in a least one proper yoga practice a day, sometimes more. Beginners welcome! No experience necessary :)
Keep in mind that this is your adventure and as in a yoga practice, you go at your own pace - you decide if you want to hang back and chill in the hot pot or come along for another hike. I bet this hot pot is going to be a great spot at night for taking in the aurora borealis.
From the peninsula, MYA will get in its first experience at an Icelandic hotel and this one looks super fine! Hotel Husafell will host us for one special night - we’ll settle down into a three bedroom and two bedroom house with hot pots, kitchens, and plenty of lounge space. The hotel itself has an outdoor pool and more hot pots!
Moments away from the hotel, there will be plenty of nature to explore including the lava waterfalls, maybe a Langjökull Ice Cave tour, a hike up Mount Strútur and/or wooded paths heading westward for an easy walk along Oddar, a group of brooks with diverse birdlife, from there it is just a short walk upriver to the meeting point of two rivers: the Norðlingafljót and Hvítá which will bring us to the waterfall Hundavaðsfoss. On my scouting trip in April four years ago we visited the lava waterfalls, it’ll be great to see them in September…
After our nature frolicking, we’ll travel further afield to hunker down for three nights in Akureyri, the capital of the north, in our own private home across from the city in a quiet area.
We’ll settle into a five bedroom and 2.5 bathrooms house with a sunroom and a spacious living room that makes for nice relaxation areas with marvelous views over the Eyjafjörður (the longest fjord in Iceland and one of the best places in the country for whale and puffin watching) and Akureyri.
Adventurers will enjoy checking out turf homes, the botanical garden, art galleries, Bjorbodin Beer Spa (optional), Dettifoss waterfall, Goðafoss waterfall, Ásbyrgi canyon, horseback riding (optional) and the community pool - one of Iceland's most popular pools with two outdoor pools, water jets, water slides, a splash pool, an indoor pool, four hot tubs, a steam bath, and a sauna.
We’ll also be close to the gorgeous Mývatn lake region which boasts Dimmuborgir lava formations, bubbling Hverir Mud pools, natural steam vents, and Grotcaja cave.
The Myvatn Nature Baths are a highlight where you can enjoy the baths (optional - MYA will cover 1/2 the fee) similarly to the blue lagoon perhaps with less hype. Yes, more geothermal soaking! And that’s why we’re staying for three nights.
Last year we were very close by on the Troll peninsula (we can explore there too!) just north of the city where we found spectacular sights and even a random iceberg that floated by…
For our last eve in Iceland, we’ll head south with a stop at Baer where we’ll take over a family-owned guest house surrounded by nature yet close enough to the airport for an easy journey back. Located by Hvita River with mountains in view, adventurers will investigate the Snorralaug Hot Spring as well as Reykholt village just twelves miles away. On site we’ll partake in the hot pot (yes!) and simply enjoy the garden, a fab kitchen, wood floors and plenty of room for adventurers to relax and of course, to sleep.
This will probably be MYA’s last visit to this country full of magic and wonder - join us! We’re flying on Icelandair and more than happy to help adventurers with travel details. Feel free to call 207-299-0082 or email maineyogaadventures@gmail.com with questions.
Cost: $2,200 includes 7 nights accommodations, breakfasts & dinners, Blue Lagoon, yoga, hiking, lots of hot pots, fabulous adventurers and more…
MYA is returning to the 100-Mile Wilderness to hike glorious Borestone Mountain with views for days and beautiful Gulf Hagas with jaw dropping waterfalls!
The adventure begins as we gather in Greenville at our own private wood cabin on loon lake - Moosehead Hills Sunrise Lodge (a bit larger than last year’s Loon Lodge). The cabin is tucked away on Loon Lake with incredible views and nature trails just outside the door. We’ll have three bedrooms, a large kitchen space and living room with a cozy fireplace as well as three bathrooms, one of which has a whirlpool bathtub. Situated in a peaceful spot with plenty of autumnal colors to take in, adventurers will enjoy yoga practices, healthy vegetarian food, hiking, and more. If adventurers need to arrive later than 3pm, no worries!
Saturday morning we'll head out to Borestone Mountain Sanctuary, encompassing more than 1,600 acres in Maine's Hundred Mile Wilderness region, the area offers a spectacular array of natural features, including rare older forest, crystalline ponds, exposed granite crags and sweeping panoramic views.
From the nature center at Sunrise Pond, adventurers will head to the summit on a moderately strenuous climb that culminates in spectacular 360-degree views from two peaks at nearly 2,000 feet. We'll get in the Peregrine Trail as well upon our return, through mossy woods to breathe in more stunning views. The hike will take approximately 3 1/2 hours - 4 hours. Our cabin will be a haven as we relax, rejuvenate and prepare for Gulf Hagas on Sunday Funday!
The Grand Canyon of Maine, Gulf Hagas is a slate gorge carved out by the West Branch of the Pleasant River. Over the course of three miles, the river drops about 500 feet, forming mesmerizing waterfalls and swimming holes. Dramatic rock walls that border the river can get as high as 100 feet tall. Last year we took the trailhead via the backroads close to the lodge which was amazing but there are a few trail options, as a group, we can decide which trail suits us best. No matter what, Gulf Hagas is a very special place with unique canyonesque views.
Adventure space is limited! The Sunrise Lodge offers two private rooms with king beds and a shared room with two bunk beds.
Cost: $600/shared king (total price for 2 adventurers); $500/solo king; $400/twin
Maine Yoga Adventures is partnering again with outstanding nonprofit conservation organization, Earthwatch Institute, to assist on a 9 day Costa Rican Sea Turtles Expedition.
Following volunteer work, adventurers will head to an awe-inspiring private home, The Sunset, in the rainforest of Nuevo Arenal for yoga, healthy vegetarian food, hiking, sightseeing, playing in the pool and more!
Adventurers are free to choose just the sea turtle expedition with Earthwatch Institute or just the adventure with MYA or both!
Lead scientist Frank Paladino, Professor of Biology, Indiana-Purdue University, has a research team to help gain a better understanding of the ecology of endangered turtles that nest on the beaches of Parque Nacional Marino Las Baulas. These beaches host the largest remaining population of leatherback turtles in the Eastern Pacific as well as important populations of olive ridley and East Pacific green turtles. (pics below by Jeff Morey)
The work will consist of...
Observing and monitor nesting leatherbacks. Those working on the beach at night will visit each nesting leatherback to take measurements and record any unusual markings or injuries—in other words, you’ll get as close as a person can to these majestic animals.
Release hatchlings in the ocean. When babies start to emerge from the eggs in the hatchery, our team will take the tiny turtles down to the water's edge and release them into the wild.
Survey the beach. During the day, our team will count sea turtle nests on the beach, take nest temperatures, and look for signs of erosion that could put nests in danger.
Accommodations are at the Goldring Marine Biology Field Station perched at the edge of the beach. Team MYA will share a bedroom with bunk beds. We'll have plenty of space to lounge at the pool or in the hammock. Typical tasty Costa Rican breakfasts and dinners of beans will be served up as well as ingredients for simple delicious lunches.
Adventurers can create an expedition fund through Earthwatch to receive tax-deductible donations to cover volunteering costs ($2,845 accommodations & food are included; flight is not included) or use another contribution platform such as GoFundMe.
The former Principal Investigator for this project, Nathan Robinson, is the scientist seen removing a straw from a turtle’s nostril in what is considered to be the viral video responsible for straw bans!
Nature is abundant in this peaceful place - the Costa Rican sunsets are gorgeous, like none other! Volunteers will have some time to relax on the beach, explore, and soak in the beauty. There will also be time for wildlife watching, howler monkey families reside there, anteaters, and even crocs in the slower waterways, and many other cool critters.
Post-research expedition, MYA will adventure to The Sunset in Nuevo Arenal for four blissful nights (January 17-21) of yoga, nature immersions (finding a sloth or two!), excursions, rainforest rambling, stargazing, birding (toucans visit the house), and delicious food!
Rachel Hicks, our cook from Virginia, will work her adventure magic in the kitchen again. Rachel comes to MYA with a vibrant passion for the outdoors, sustainability, food, and wellness. A yoga teacher with a masters in nutrition, Rachel has led retreats and workshops in her wheelhouse of health and well-being.
The Sunset, our home, is going to be unbelievable! Located in the rainforest rather than a gated community, surrounded by nature, a 500 hundred acre preserve to the east and thousand acres of protected rainforest encompassing Tenorio National park to the North and West. A spot of peace and privacy with access to amazing excursions both in the forest and on the lake.
The entire property is a showcase of Costa Rican art, decorative tile, stone and craft work. Six beautifully appointed bedrooms featuring artwork, hand carved beds and doors with bathrooms en suite, and two decorative fireplaces are all for MYA. The master suite bathroom features a hot tub built for two (Holly promises to share!). There’s a chef’s kitchen, library/living room area, dining area, and a unique indoor pool with jacuzzi. We can play billiards and ping pong - lounging areas, an inversion table, and a massage table are also at our disposal.
Lake Arenal has so much to offer adventurers - windsurfing, canopy tours, boat tours, jungle hiking trails, kite surfing, horseback riding, kayaking, swimming in an extinct volcanic crater, spelunking and more. We can decide as a group our fav excursions, definitely hanging bridges and hot springs, and still have the option to simply relax and enjoy the tranquility and majesty of your surroundings.
To help the Costa Rican National Park system finance education, outreach and protection, Red Sunset devotes 50% of each commission gained through sales of adventure tours toward this goal. With the benefit of access to individuals in the tour system that make it all work - tribal leaders, guides, and park directors. MYA will take advantage of a couple tours for sure!
This will be MYA's 5th journey to Costa Rica via the airport in Liberia. Founder, Holly Twining, will fly from Bangor, if adventurers feel more comfortable with a travel buddy. Flights are in the $500-$600 range.
To secure your spot on the sea turtle expedition team, Earthwatch will receive an initial contribution, a nonrefundable $300 deposit. Adventurers can use the fund for the deposit as well. If you're ready to commit to the expedition call Zach Zimmerman at 978-450-1226.
Adventure cost including four nights of fab accommodations, daily yoga, nature explorations, stunning sunsets, vegetarian dinners & breakfasts, pool dipping, wildlife viewing, airport transport & more...
$2,200 shared queen ($1,100 per adventurer); $1,700 solo queen; $1,200 bunk bed; secure your space w/ a $600 deposit
Please feel free to contact Holly for a payment plan if need be, MYA doesn’t like to turn down adventurers :)
Maine Yoga Adventures is heading downeast for another spectacular yoga, hiking, yummy food weekend in gorgeous Lubec!
Adventurers will spend the weekend at West Quoddy Station; a beautiful piece of property with plenty of areas to practice yoga outside and in! The station is also very close to fabulous hiking!
This year MYA finally gets to take over the super cool big house, the Station House, that has two levels, sweet views, and is so close to a great platform for outdoor yoga practices. The house is an original c.1915 USCG building that housed the officers and crew of USCG Station Quoddy Head until being decommissioned in 1970.
Restored in 2002, it offers spacious accommodations with 5 bedrooms and 2 ½ baths. On the 1st floor there is a fully equipped, modern kitchen, half bath, dining/living room and a large master suite. The second floor has a queen bedroom, a full bedroom, a twin bedroom (2 beds), a single bedroom and bathroom.
MYA will be serving up some scrumptious vegetarian meals for adventurers, we’re always happy to work with special dietary needs. Adventurers will be responsible for their lunches (although there’s usually leftovers!) and healthy snacks to keep their energy up for lots of nature explorations.
Adventurers will enjoy Quoddy Head State Park and the Bold Coast Trail for some of the best wildlife watching in the state. Adventurers may spot whales, countless ducks and shorebirds as well as eagles and songbirds. We’ll check out Maine's easternmost lighthouse, West Quoddy Head Light, in all of it’s candy-striped fabulousness. Wandering amongst the cliffs is breathtaking!
Lubec offers an astounding amount of nature from beaches to forest, ponds to bogs, cliff sides to gardens. From the rich ecological tapestry, adventurers can pick a special hike, start upon a magical trail and simply breath it in and enjoy...
Our adventure will also take us to Canada! Campobello Island is known for natural beauty, cultural significance and outstanding picturesque locations. Adventurers will get in hiking there as well!
We visited Head Harbour Lightstation for a small fee last season and were rewarded with whale and porpoise sightings.
The cost includes two nights accommodations, daily yoga, spectacular hiking, dinners & breakfasts, nighttime explorations, and more...
Cost: $750/shared queen; $700/shared double; $450/double; $425/single; $400/twin (shared price is the cost for 2 adventurers total)
Join Holly Twining, founder of MYA, for fun, flowing paddleboard yoga on the beautiful Stillwater River. You never know what you might see, the natural world is alive and well on the river with turtles, beavers, cormorants, songbirds, sandpipers, eagle, osprey and more.
Adventurers will gather at Brown’s Beach a sweet spot close to downtown Orono Tuesday nights, July 9th-August 13th, at 5:30pm. Our boards, paddles, pfds, and anchors, will be delivered weekly by the fab UMAINE campus organization Maine Bound.
You can join us with your own board but the number of participants will be limited. To commit to your paddleboard yoga practice, I’ll have drop in sign ups available one week ahead of the practice - first come first serve :)
This yoga practice is for everyone, no worries, you'll only fall in if you really want to and honestly, that's part of the fun! By the end of the six weeks who knows what amazing poses you may be pulling off on that board!
Yoga is always only doing what is best for your body, mind, and spirit; all variations, modifications, your own personal flair, all is welcome! There is no doubt that adventurers will strengthen their core and test their balance.
Each week at the adventure's close - Holly is thrilled to invite adventurers to her back porch and gardens for wine, cheese, chocolate and lots of chit chatting!
Join Team Maine Yoga Adventures as we take on the Wicked Muddy Mainer! Mix your Saturday up with some fun funky obstacles, plenty of mud, spontaneous yoga moments, tons of laughter, yummy snacks and drinks & more…
We’ll meet up on the grounds at 8:30am with introductions and a few stretches to get us going. Perhaps some cheerleading will occur to get us super motivated! What are we getting ourselves into?
Well, a wave of 100 people will be released onto the monstrous course every 20 minutes throughout the day. Athletes (adventurers!!!) will work their way through 20 muscle ripping obstacles spanning over 120 acres of mud soaked trudging hell; but don't worry we're sure you'll be fine.
It’s all in the name of FUN! MYA won’t be breaking any course records, we’re just gonna get through it alive!
You will get a fab t-shirt, a well-deserved beer and heck ya, a medal! Of course you’ll get a sweet yoga practice beside the lovely Penobscot River and MYA will serve you up some special snacks as well. Afterwards, we may want to dance to some bands and perhaps savor another drink or two. Sounds like a wicked fabulous Saturday - yahooooo!
Cost: $90
Holly at Tough Mountain Challenge. Pic courtesy of Midcoast Photo
Last season's session was so awesome, we’re offering it up again! Join Holly Twining, founder of MYA, for a fun, flowing paddleboard yoga series on the beautiful Stillwater River. You never know what you might see, the natural world is alive and well on the river with turtles, beavers, cormorants, songbirds, sandpipers, eagle, osprey and more.
Adventurers will gather at Brown’s Beach a sweet spot close to downtown Orono Tuesday nights, July 9th-August 13th, at 5:30pm. Our boards, paddles, pfds, and anchors, will be delivered weekly by the fab UMAINE campus organization Maine Bound.
You can join us with your own board but the number of participants will be limited (unless there's high demand, then I'll bring on another instructor - yahoo!). To commit to your paddleboard yoga practice, feel free to sign up for the whole session, you’re less likely to cancel :) If your schedule is dicey then absolutely go for dropping in.
This yoga practice is for everyone, no worries, you'll only fall in if you really want to and honestly, that's part of the fun! By the end of the six weeks who knows what amazing poses you may be pulling off on that board!
Yoga is always only doing what is best for your body, mind, and spirit; all variations, modifications, your own personal flair, all is welcome! There is no doubt that adventurers will strengthen their core and test their balance.
Each week at the adventure's close - Holly is thrilled to invite adventurers to her back porch and gardens for wine, cheese, chocolate and lots of chit chatting!
Cost: $200 six week session with board rental; $150 six week session with own board.
Drop in: $35/board rental; $30/own board. Register asap to drop in so we're prepared with equipment.
Don't let fear get in the way of a crazy good time! Really, this session is for everyone :)
Join MYA for a last minute adventure that will lengthen your spine, open your heart, soothe your feet and bring happiness to your belly!
The adventure begins in Brewer at Om Land Yoga with an hour long, simple, feel good aerial yoga practice (beginners welcome and experienced yogis too!). We’ll explore some postures in the hammock and also play with some upside down fun. Remember as in every yoga class, there are modifications and you only go where your body wants to go :)
Adventurers will then head outside onto the new expanse of beautiful trail alongside the Penobscot River. We’ll take in the views of water, flowers, and wildlife, and also settle down for a sweet riverside picnic. Our food will be vegetarian and as locally sourced as possible.
sweet rendering by Gawron Turgeon Architects
What could be better to follow up a walk? A foot soak! Yes, our group will head back towards the yoga studio to Soma Novo Bodywork. New owners have taken over this fab spa space and adventurers will love lounging there and perhaps partaking in a bit of prosecco or margarita to go with the soaking. Cheers!
To set yourself up for some loving kindness, add to your cart below (very limited space for this adventure, sooner is better than later!)…
Come and explore the beauty of nature in Deer Isle with MYA! Nestled into the sweetest cove where our weekend abode is perched, the water just steps away, the sunsets will arrive dramatic and stunning. Adventurers will enjoy yoga & nature explorations, paddling, yummy vegetarian food (sourced as locally as possible) & wine, stargazing, campfires, and more...
Please know that your arrival time can be flexible, Holly will be there, ready and waiting. The adventure begins with a simple and stretchy outdoor yoga practice opening up our senses and taking in the setting. Beginning yogis welcome!
We'll get into happy hour with lovely views from the porch. Some dipping of toes in the sea and exploring the shoreline will happen as we await dinnertime lovingly prepared by an MYA cook.
We'll have plenty of time for evening adventures of stargazing and storytelling as we enjoy the night sky and an outdoor fire. MYA will bring the chocolate, graham crackers and vegan marshmallows!
Saturday and Sunday will also include yoga, yummy food and nature explorations. MYA will add in free time for getting out in your favorite watercraft, please bring along your canoe, kayak or paddleboard; some availability is at the house.
There are many local conservation parcels, including lovely Holbrook Island Sanctuary. Our group can decide on a hike or two and also visit the villages of Deer Isle and Stonington.
This is a fantastic area for birding as well! The weekend adventure can be taken at your own pace, you can spice it up with lots of activity or get into a more meditative mode bringing along your favorite book. Please note that we’ll be relatively unplugged, a weekend without wifi :)
Inside the main house are four bedrooms; queen size bed, two double beds, and a set of bunkbeds. MYA will have a bunkhouse as well (sorry without a bathroom - run to the main house) with two bedrooms, one with a double bed and one with triple bunks (cool! I didn’t know you could triple stack until now!). Of course there’s a great kitchen and a fab lounging area or two.
Don’t miss out on a fab coastal weekend of relaxing, playing, hiking, eating, laughing, sharing, connecting, and more…
Main House Cost: $325; $600/2 adventurers sharing (sold out unless you have a friend going that doesn’t mind sharing w/ you)
MYA is heading back to hike Mount Kineo, a beauty right on Moosehead Lake with views for days! After our hike we’ll get in a yoga practice and wicked yummy eats…
Adventurers will begin with a shuttle ride across the lake to Mount Kineo from the Rockwood landing. A short and sweet boat ride as the mountain comes closer and closer.
The hike is moderate, about four miles round trip. Beginners are absolutely welcome, we set the pace, no worries. We’ll hike the flat carriage trail along the water before ascending up the Indian trail enjoying several captivating views along the way.
The Bridle trail is next up before reaching the summit. We can take a snack break and breathe in the sights and sounds of nature.
There’s a great slice of landscape for some yoga as well - let’s hope for more brilliant sunshine this season to bring into our open heart space! Please know that the yoga practices will be gentle and all are welcome :)
Following up our snack and yogic frolic, we’ll hit the summit. For breathtaking 360º views adventurers can climb the fire tower - please know that this is definitely optional for those challenged by heights.
Adventurers will head down Kineo eventually ending up back on the carriage trail and we may be enticed to enter the water for some splash time if the weather is warm enough. We can certainly pause and play around on the rocks!
As a perfect end to a perfect hike, we’ll have a super yummy vegetarian picnic. We may want to get in another yoga practice on flatter ground as well to simply stretch out the hike. MYA will have an awesome spot to eat and play - Tracey Whitten’s pad right on the water with an amazing view of the mountain we’ll have just climbed. Huge thanks to Tracey, owner of University Inn & Black Bear Inn, for having us!
Cost: $50/early bird; $60 after May 16th (includes shuttle ride, snacks, lunch, yoga, lots of good vibes & laughter!)
Maine Yoga Adventures is heading back to Spannocchia, the perfect place for adventuring into the heart of Tuscany, Italy.
Organic farm and educational center, Spannocchia is nothing short of magical. Twelve miles west of Siena, Spannocchia boasts beautiful vistas, awesome hiking, verdant gardens, superb culinary classes, a lovely swimming pool, adorable farm animals, fantastic wine, amazing food, great people, and more...
Casetta al Padule will be our private oasis for a full week. MYA will offer breakfasts and dinners to adventurers - we'll keep our options open for lunches dependent on where our adventuring takes us. Wine tastings! Olive oil tastings! Nature walks! Village explorations!
Decorative details of the casetta feature the local yellow Sienese marble – a buttery stone marbled with ochre and bronze veins. The open layout is perfect for our group, and its location next to a pasture provides lovely morning views of cows grazing as the fog lifts from the valley. Four bedrooms create space for eight lucky adventurers!
The kitchen is a perfect space for preparing delicious Tuscan style meals. A large covered terrace at the back of the house will highlight outdoor dining and gathering. Dinners will be split between the casetta and the Spannocchia restaurant for a fully immersive experience.
Adventurers will be sure to enjoy yoga every day, an excursion either on or beyond the property, and free time to simply soak in the atmosphere (and soak in the pool!). With the pros at Spannocchia, our group will have wine tastings and an onsite garden tour and cooking class.
MYA will have two vehicles for ease off-site adventuring. We'll enjoy a day in the city of Siena, explore quaint villages, connect with culture, art and nature. Some possibilities...
San Galgano: Visit the remarkable circular chapel of Monte Siepi, site of the miraculous sword in the stone of Saint Galgano. A wine bar, terrific view of the valley and mountains, is perfect for a sunset aperitivo.
Colle Val d'elsa: Soak in this charming town off the beaten path with a vegetarian restaurant and open air market. Very close by is Colombaia, Biodynamic vineyard, a small vineyard with organic wines.
San Gimignano: Climb 15 of the original 72 towers that rise above the skyline for an impressive view of the countryside. The city developed according to a star-shaped plan along the ancient via Francigena.
Pienza: The city of cacio, cheese, MYA doesn't want to miss this! Adventurers may need cacio to go along with all of the splendid chianti we'll be tasting in the region.
Cost: $2000
Join MYA for seven nights of fabulousness, yoga, yummy vegetarian food, daily excursions, gorgeous accommodations and so much more…Please contact Holly if you’d like a payment plan. Flight is not included - you can choose to fly into either Florence or Rome.
MYA is partnering up again with Equinox Climbing Service for a rad rock climbing experience in beautiful Camden, Maine. Adventurers will indulge in plenty of yummy vegetarian food and a variety of vino with visitations to three local wineries!
Enjoy a half day of awesome professionally led rock climbing in Camden with Equinox Guiding Service. Adventurers will rock climb at Barrett's Cove Cliff overlooking Megunticook Lake with the ocean in the distance. Certified guide, Noah Kleiner (fun and very passionate about his job!) will assist adventurers every step of the way and supply all the climbing necessities of helmet, harness and shoes. Beginners welcome! Adventurers can challenge themselves or keep it simple and easy.
Post climb, adventurers can dip their feet in the water and get in some splashing at Barrett’s Cove Beach before heading to Cellardoor Winery. Off the beaten path at a 200 year old barn surrounded by fields, marsh and forest, Cellardoor is a gorgeous spot for eating and sharing wine.
It’s also a great spot for some fun yoga moments! At all of our stopping points along the adventure, Holly Twining will toss in some stretching and balancing with some good belly laughs! We’ll indulge in a yummy vegetarian picnic lunch with a select Cellardoor bottle or two. MYA is happy to accommodate any and all dietary needs.
Exploring the barn inside and out is a worthwhile endeavor. Adventurers can learn the history and process of winemaking on site via the knowledgeable and often wonderfully quirky Cellardoor staff.
From there, we’ll head out about 20 minutes or so to Savage Oakes Vineyard & Winery in Union. We’ll come across the ninety-five acre farm owned by Elmer and Holly Savage. They’ve got four acres of vineyard with ten varieties of grapes on a beautiful property with sweet cows, pigs, chickens, and perhaps the family dog in view. MYA will certainly partake in a wine tasting and farm strolling!
We’ll move on to our last spot on the wine tour, Sweetgrass Winery & Distillery. They take pride in crafting wines and spirits from real Maine ingredients.
Maine's unique growing seasons are their inspiration, and they delight in finding new distillations to make from the bounty of Maine fruits and grains. Yes, there’s a tasting room, MYA will partake! There just might be space for more yoga too!
Join us for a wicked fun Saturday of climbing, imbibing, movement and yummy food!
Join MYA on a wicked fun Friday night adventure - we get to Buti again with Sarah, get down with a funky dance yoga blend! Adventurers will enjoy yummy food and bubbly (yum, Prosecco!) as well!
Meet up in downtown Bangor at L.A. Training with fitness pro Sarah Thibault. Sarah will lead an hour long amazing Buti Yoga workout, a fusion method of power yoga, cardio intervals and tribal dance! With high energy music, this practice will allow you to sweat with intention, craft strength and renewed energy from the inside out amongst some amazing individuals! Beginners welcome!
Post awesome buti moves, MYA will offer up delicious vegetarian food to nourish well-worked bodies. And, we’ll definitely be popping some corks and celebrating ourselves with Prosecco and other bubbly wonder drinks! Adventurers will also get in a bit of the outdoors with a stroll thru downtown afterwards to take in the lights and sights.
Yoga and champagne with a stroll…sounds awesome! Join us!
So good last year, we’re doing it again! MYA and Christine Mihan, dancer, yogi, owner of Bangor Wine & Cheese, are coming together for a fabulous adventure of outdoor yoga, ballroom dancing, and wine, cheese & chocolate tasting!
We'll begin our adventure at the Bangor waterfront (parking beside the Sea Dog Restaurant) for a riverside walk blended with pauses for yoga postures. No fear adventurers, the yoga is light-hearted and full of laughter - beginners welcome! We’re starting a bit later than originally planned to enjoy clouds rather than rain :)
From the Penobscot River, adventurers will head over to Thomas School of Dance for ballroom dance lessons - yes, again, beginners welcome! Christine will lead us through moves that all adventurers can handle. Bring along a partner or we'll pair you up. Don't let a lack of a dance partner keep you from this fun!
We'll follow up dancing with a tasting session. Christine will guide us through bold and beautiful wines from Bangor Wine & Cheese, a popular pick up joint for tastebud happiness.
Adventurers will get to enjoy cheeses that pair perfectly with the wine, all available locally!
Savour Chocolatier will offer up a tray of some of their fresh and finest artisan handcrafted chocolates to sample. Yummy!
If adventurers need some extra stretching after dancing & eating fun, we can feel free to hit the outdoors for more…
Cost: $50/individual; $80/couple
To join in the fun simply add to your cart below!...
As a last minute celebratory adventure, MYA is heading back to the farm with more fun with goats and delicious food! Earth Day is every day for adventurers and Lone Spruce Farm but we’ll make this one extra special by drawing attention to what we’re grateful for and simple things we can do to make the earth a better place.
We’ll begin with giving some love to the farm animals and spending extra time with the goats as we practice a yoga flow alongside them.
If there’s a chill in the air, adventurers can cozy up to an outdoor fire. Mimosas can be conjured up as well if adventurers are into it.
Next up will be food! Kristin, farmer and cook extraordinaire, of Lone Spruce will get the wood stove heated up for eggs (choice of duck, hen or goose eggs) alongside rustic breads and fresh greens.
As we brainstorm all things earthy, we can take a stroll through the woods and alongside the stream. We’ll then kick off our shoes, get barefoot in the greenhouse and paint our promises to the earth and self.
Adventurers can share their ideas and art on the greenhouse walls. We’ll get visceral, don’t worry about getting technical :)
We had a blast the first time! So, MYA is headed back to the beautiful White Mountains region of New Hampshire for a wicked fun packed weekend adventure including ziplining, nighttime ice castle exploring, state park exploring, downhill skiing (cross country if you prefer), snowshoeing, and more…
Friday eve will get settled into our accommodations, our own private home with access to a pool and hot tub! We’re nicely placed in the town of Lincoln and very close to Loon Mountain. We’ll have three comfortable bedrooms and 2.5 neat, clean bathrooms. Two levels of living space will allow for us to spread out and relax!
Arrival time is very flexible (the house is open at 3pm). We’ll have time to check out the clubhouse with a heated indoor pool, outdoor pool, hot tub, and gym. Adventurers can stretch out after the drive, enjoy happy hour and indulge in a hearty MYA vegetarian meal.
Saturday, after breakfast and yoga, adventurers have a date in Lincoln with Alpine Adventures for winter ziplining. They opened the first, longest, highest and fastest Zipline Canopy Tour in New England in 2006. Our adrenaline will be pumping on this wintertime thrill ride! Our guides will keep us safe and secure as we zip over the canopy with outstanding views.
We’ll come back to our fab pad to relax and eat yummy food before heading out for nighttime fun - a visit to the Ice Castles (if they aren’t melted yet)! Adventurers will explore icy layers and tunnels in a version of Frozen. The castles are enshrouded in an aurora borealis and lit from within in a rainbow of colors.
Sunday funday can be adventurer’s choice! Loon Mountain is close by and has wonderful downhill runs. Cross-country skiing is awesome there too, their network of trails makes for a perfect way to explore the White Mountains. Loon also has a skating pond that we may like to check out - fun! Adventurers can purchase their downhill skiing tickets online. For cross-country skiing no worries, Loon’s trail prices are very affordable or you can opt for park trails for free.
We checked out Franconia Notch State Park during our last visit and loved snowshoeing in to see The Flume, a super cool site of flowing water and thick ice and snow.
Don’t miss out on a yoga adventure with healthy vegetarian food, fab accommodations, ziplining, ice castles, playtime in the snow and more…
Join MYA for a pop-up, last minute adventure!It's a St. Patrick's Day go green Sundayfunday - we’re heading into the woods for a dose of greenery then to Sanctuary Spa & Wellness Center for green faces and green beer! What a perfect way to celebrate!
First we'll get some outside time and a splash of yoga. We'll meet up at UMAINE behind the rec center, put on snowshoes and take a short hike with pauses for snowga (yoga in the snow). The university forest is beautiful, a great place to play, to laugh and ease into nature. Surely we’ll soak up as much green as we can.
Then adventurers will experience sweet spa time at Sanctuary! Oh la la all will settle into a soothing facial (green of course!) and foot soaking. MYA will have plenty of delicious food to eat and of course, green beer. If you don't like beer, no worries, there's always wine and we can make believe its green.
25% off! Contact Holly at 207-299-0082 for details!
Join MYA on a fabulous snowy weekend tucked away in an eco lodge in the great Maine woods. Adventurers can cross-country ski, snowshoe, ride fat bikes, eat yummy vegetarian food and enjoy snowga, yoga in the snow, and much more…
We’ll get cozy in an eco-friendly three bedroom lodge at New England Outdoor Center. Adventurers will take over Bobcat Lodge, located off the cove, surrounded by beautiful tall trees with some views through the trees onto the lake. All will be comfortably set up amongst the sustainable features and finishes that are energy efficient.
Adventurers will enjoy radiant heat floors so we may get some yoga happening indoors as well as outside. The lodge has three queen beds, two single beds, two full bathrooms, a living room with fireplace, sun-room, a patio, and a well-appointed kitchen for Sarah Joughin to create vegetarian dishes with love. Dinners and breakfasts are included, lunches will be open to adventurers - we may want to check out River Driver’s Restaurant right on NEOC property! The views of Katahdin are outstanding!
Arrival time is flexible - if you want to get outside and explore the trails with your snowshoes, come early! If you want to get outside and cross-country ski or bike, come early! If you can’t slip away until later, no worries, we’ll have plenty of fun and food in the evening. And, a sauna nearby that we get to use!
If you have your own skis, snowshoes, and/or plus or fat tire bike, bring them along. If you’d like to try out cross-country skis or fat bikes, rentals are available. Holly has extra pairs of snowshoes if you’d like to borrow.
We’ll be playing and relaxing all weekend long! Don’t miss out on sharing an eco lodge and taking advantage of all of the fun that the outdoors can bring! Make awesome wintertime memories…
Oh la la we were Sold Out but now, MYA is opening it up to 4 more adventurers - we’ll have two groups summiting this season!
Embrace your sense of adventure with a wintertime ascent of Katahdin with MYA and Acadia Mountain Guides! This will be our second time up the mountain and space goes fast…
The remote location and arctic environment of Katahdin makes it one of the most rewarding winter alpine ascents in New England. Reaching the summit at any time of year is awesome but in winter it holds more magic and less people.
Our climb begins with a half-day snowshoe or ski to the base of the mountain where winter camping skills and mountaineering skills are taught. We start the climb the next morning and return back to trailhead by early evening.
This trip is physically demanding but requires no experience. Adventurers are lead by winter mountaineering guides.
Included in the adventure is climbing instruction, park fees, micro spikes, crampons, ice axe, avalanche safety equipment when necessary, double boots, skis, snowshoes, dinner, breakfast, and -20 degree sleeping bags.
Holly, Founder of MYA will toss in yoga whenever time permits. We'll be sure to get in some deep breaths and stretching - the climbing boots make it pretty sweet to balance!
Adventurers are responsible for their own clothing, lunch, and snacks. All climbers receive 15% off for life at Alpenglow Adventure Sports at 92 Main Street, Orono and at AlpenglowGear.com. We’ll have a meetup, a gear shakedown, in the store prior to hitting the ascent to make sure every adventurer is prepared, time and date to be announced.
As we never know what the weather and mountain will provide for conditions during the climb, sometimes it is pleasant and sunny, others its windy with whiteout conditions; adventurers can choose to spend Sunday eve at a hotel in Millinocket.
Cost: $275. To commit to the challenge, simply add to cart below.
Please contact Holly or Alpenglow with any questions.
Join Michelle Duarte, certified yoga instructor, Sophia Palange, personal chef and founder of Phia's, and Holly Twining, founder of Maine Yoga Adventures for an amazing blend of yoga, food and nature.
Mix up your midweek with a nourishing workshop that highlights the chakras, the seven energy centers of the body. The goodness will begin with a chakra based yoga flow led by Michelle. Beginners welcome! Sophia will then lead the group into a, "talk and taste," of various healthy foods that help to support our chakras through color, taste, and function.
We'll then take it outside and explore the natural world at Bangor City Forest with our senses and chakras wide open.
Learn more about your 7 energy centers and how to support them through yoga, food, and nature!
Join Maine Yoga Adventures on a fourth fabulous playtime in the snow with Maine Huts & Trails!
MYA is always happy to support this nonprofit organization whose mission is to create and operate a world-class system of backcountry trails and eco-lodges for people-powered recreation for the benefit of current and future generations.
We loved it so much that we’re heading back to last season’s beautiful Flagstaff Hut situated on the dramatic stretch of Flagstaff Lake (once a town now a waterway).
The adventure begins on a groomed wooded trail that leads us for about two miles on gentle inclines and declines to the hut. Adventurers can choose to either cross-country ski, fat bike, or snowshoe. Often the conditions on the trails can tell us which transportation system will work best :)
Some of us will take it slow (no fear beginners!) others may enjoy a brisker pace. Lisa Carter with wilderness first aid & plenty of outdoor experience will be our co-leader, helping out adventurers along the way. All are responsible for backpacking their own gear in - pack light.
Once at the hut, we’ll unload gear and head back out for more skiing and/or snowshoeing. We'll also practice some snowga (yoga in the snow) - fun!
After playtime in the snow, we’ll warm up in front of the fire inside the stunning Flagstaff Hut. The hut offers up fantastic vegetarian food (dinner, breakfast and lunch)! Adventurers are welcome to bring cash for wine and beer. In the morning we’ll sneak in another yoga practice then head back out to enjoy the lake and the trails taking our time leaving this very magical site.
Come together to share good company, snowga, laughter, stories, and more...
HEADS UP! The Ice & Snow Weekend Adventure has changed into this beautiful daylong adventure!...
Join Maine Yoga Adventures and Acadia Mountain Guides for ice climbing and a snowshoe hike in Acadia National Park. MYA will serve up yummy vegetarian food, offer up deep yoga stretches, and hot tub soaking!
Our adventure will begin in Bar Harbor for a round of ice climbing and snowshoeing with the exceptional Acadia Mountain Guides Climbing School who deliver professional, state-of-the-art instruction by highly skilled and very fun guides.
Adventurers will have challenging and satisfying full day of outdoor explorations. The guides will tailor our climbing experience to our level. Beginners welcome!
We'll follow up ice climbing with a snowshoe hike which was a blast last year! AMG will take us up Dorr Mountain with gorgeous views up top and at the base. Fingers crossed for piles and piles of snow!
No worries about gear, Acadia Mountain Guides provide Double Boots, Crampons/Micro Spikes, Technical Ice Axes, Harness, Helmet, and anything else you could possibly need to make the bliss of ice climbing happen.
Post climb adventurers will head back to Alpenglow in downtown Bar Harbor for super yummy hot vegetarian soup and leg stretching happiness. We'll have plenty of space on nice wood floors with the store emptied out til spring.
With bellies full, we'll head off for a luxurious soak in the hot tub at Atlantic Oceanside Hotel & Event Center. AO is a wonderful location overlooking the water. We'll spend plenty of time warming up and relaxing!
Join MYA in gorgeous Costa Rica on Playa Grande for a quickie three night adventure in a super fab oceanside locale!
pic by Dori McCormick
We’ll practice yoga, eat healthy vegetarian food, play in the waves, and immerse ourselves in nature and culture. If you’ve never been to CR, this is the perfect introduction to pura vida.
Adventurers will gather at Casa Mandarina (for some, following volunteer time on a sea turtle focused Earthwatch expedition), a beautiful private house located directly on the beach. Ocean views fill almost every room with hammocks for relaxing, a large swimming pool for soaking, and quick access to sand & surf. During the day the doors open up from wall to wall to let in amazing water views, seaside breezes, and sound of waves.
The main house has 3 spacious bedrooms; two of which share a beach front patio so everyone can enjoy the view. The 4th bedroom is in a separate building near the pool, complete with private bath, a queen size bed and three twin beds.
Sweetly tucked in our oasis the glorious Costa Rican sunsets will reveal themselves - the fluctuation of light and color seems like no other, a sight to savor.
pic by Dori McCormick
We may have the opportunity for sea turtle viewing as well, our accommodations are just south of the protected beaches of Parque Nacional Marino Las Baulas, prime turtle nesting sites.
Casa Mandarina boasts a fully equipped kitchen that Rachel Hicks, our cook from Virginia, will work her magic in. Rachel comes to MYA with a vibrant passion for the outdoors, sustainability, food, and wellness. A yoga teacher with a masters degree in nutrition, Rachel has led retreats and workshops in her wheelhouse of health and well-being.
Playa Grande is a cool little town with a relaxed beach vibe and friendly people. Nature is abundant in this peaceful place; yet, as a delightful contrast, we're not far from the bustling town of Tamarindo with restaurants, boutiques and art galleries. The casa is a 10 minute stroll to the estuary and from there we can boat in for shopping and lunch. We may hit the dance floor at the disco for a well-rounded adventure!
If adventurers would like to book tours, massage, surf lessons, etc. MYA is happy to arrange it all for you and probably get in on the fun too!
This will be MYA's fourth journey to Costa Rica via the airport in Liberia. Founder, Holly Twining, flies out of Boston and currently flights are still below $500.
Adventurers will enjoy three nights of fab beach front accommodations, daily yoga, stunning sunsets, nature immersions, vegetarian dinners & breakfasts, and more...
Cost: $1300/shared king; $1100/solo king available
Maine Yoga Adventures is coming together with outstanding nonprofit conservation organization, Earthwatch, to assist on a 9 day Costa Rican Sea Turtles Expedition. Following our volunteer work, adventurers will spend extra time in Playa Grande with plenty of yoga, healthy vegetarian food, surf time and more!
Adventurers are free to choose just the expedition or just the adventure or both :)
Lead scientist Frank Paladino, Professor of Biology, Indiana-Purdue University, has a research team to help gain a better understanding of the ecology of endangered turtles that nest on the beaches of Parque Nacional Marino Las Baulas. These beaches host the largest remaining population of leatherback turtles in the Eastern Pacific as well as important populations of olive ridley and East Pacific green turtles.
The work will consist of...
Observing and monitor nesting leatherbacks. Those working on the beach at night will visit each nesting leatherback to take measurements and record any unusual markings or injuries—in other words, you’ll get as close as a person can to these majestic animals.
Release hatchlings in the ocean. When babies start to emerge from the eggs in the hatchery, our team will take the tiny turtles down to the water's edge and release them into the wild.
Survey the beach. During the day, our team will count sea turtle nests on the beach, take nest temperatures, and look for signs of erosion that could put nests in danger.
Accommodations are at the Goldring Marine Biology Field Station perched at the edge of the beach. Team MYA will share a bedroom with bunk beds - if our numbers are 6 or more we're working solo with researchers. We'll have plenty of space to lounge at the pool or in the hammock. Typical tasty Costa Rican breakfasts and dinners of beans will be served up as well as ingredients for simple delicious lunches.
Adventurers can create an expedition fund through Earthwatch to receive tax-deductible donations to cover volunteering costs ($2,845 accommodations & food; flight is not included) or use another contribution platform such as GoFundMe.
Be sure to mention to possible donors that the former Principal Investigator for this project, Nathan Robinson, is the scientist seen removing a straw from a turtle’s nostril in what is considered to be the viral video responsible for straw bans!
Post-research expedition, adventurers will head to their own beautiful private space located further south. Also directly on the beach in close proximity to the estuary. It's the perfect site for hammock lounging, yoga, meditation, group meals, playing in the surf...
pics by adventurer Dori McCormick
Nature is abundant in this peaceful place. Nicely secluded in our backyard the glorious Costa Rican sunsets will reveal themselves!
As a delightful contrast, we're not far from the bustling town of Tamarindo with restaurants, boutiques and art galleries. We'll hit the the dance floor at the disco for a well-rounded adventure! So much more than a yoga retreat...
Casa Mandarina boasts a fully equipped kitchen that Rachel Hicks, our cook from Virginia, will work her magic in. Rachel comes to MYA with a vibrant passion for the outdoors, sustainability, food, and wellness. A yoga teacher with a masters in nutrition, Rachel has led retreats and workshops in her wheelhouse of health and well-being.
This will be MYA's 4th journey to Costa Rica via the airport in Liberia. Founder, Holly Twining, will fly from Boston, if adventurers feel more comfortable with a travel buddy. Flights are below $500.
To secure your spot on the team, Earthwatch will receive an initial contribution, a nonrefundable $300 deposit. Adventurers can use the fund for the deposit as well. If you're ready to commit to the expedition call Zach Zimmerman at 978-450-1226.
Adventure cost including three nights of fab beach front accommodations, daily yoga, stunning sunsets, vegetarian dinners & breakfasts, airport transportation & more...
Cost: $1300/shared king or $1100/solo king available
MYA is headed to the beautiful White Mountains region of New Hampshire for a wicked fun packed weekend adventure including winter ziplining, nighttime ice castle exploring, downhill skiing (cross country if you prefer), and more…
Friday eve will get settled into our accommodations adjacent to the Pemigewasset River, Rivergreen Resort Hotel in the heart of the White Mountains, offering panoramic views of the surrounding peaks and river valley. MYA will partake in two bedroom suites with full kitchens, dining area, and in-room Jacuzzi tubs. We’ll also enjoy an indoor pool, whirlpool, fitness room, and great room with fireplace. Arrival time is very flexible (check in is at 4pm). We’ll settle in, be sure to stretch out the drive, enjoy happy hour and indulge in a hearty vegetarian meal.
Saturday, after breakfast and a yoga practice, adventurers have a date in Lincoln with Alpine Adventures for winter ziplining. They opened the first, longest, highest and fastest Zipline Canopy Tour in New England in 2006. Our adrenaline will be pumping on this wintertime thrill ride! Our guides will keep us safe and secure as we zip over the canopy with outstanding views.
We’ll come back to our resort to relax and eat some yummy food before heading out for nighttime fun - a visit to the Ice Castles! Adventurers will explore icy layers and tunnels in a real-life version of the movie Frozen. The castles are enshrouded in an aurora borealis and lit from within in a rainbow of colors.
Sunday funday can be adventurer’s choice! Loon Mountain is close by and has wonderful downhill runs. Cross-country skiing is awesome there too, their network of wide trails makes for a perfect way to explore the White Mountains. The cross-country runs vary as does the downhill experience from beginner trails to more advanced. Loon also has a skating pond that we may like to check out - fun!
Adventurers can purchase their downhill skiing tickets online or if there are enough of us, MYA can purchase as a group. If you prefer cross-country skiing no worries, their trail prices are very affordable.
We'll also carve out some time to check out the The Flume in Franconia Notch State Park - a super cool site of flowing water and thick ice and snow.
Don’t miss out on adventuring with yoga, healthy vegetarian food, winter ziplining (yes, if you don’t want to partake you can still come on this adventure), ice castles, striding thru town, playtime in the snow and more…
maybe we’ll get in some snowga too!
Cost per adventurer: $300/shared queen (2 adventurers); $375/solo bed (either double bed or queen bed based on availability)
Get in on the festive season and join MYA on an adventure filled with smooth moves, yummy soup, tasty wine, local shopping, and a healthy jaunt outdoors!
Our adventure begins at Om Land Yoga in Orono with Holly leading a funky flow yoga class that finishes in a wicked fun soul train line dance. Don’t be shy, we’re all going to look a bit goofy - beginners welcome!
Laughter is so good for the soul especially in the low light of December, let’s giggle, snort, chortle, and guffaw together…
Following the flow, we’ll head across the street to Ampersand for soup sipping and wine tasting. Holly may whip up her popular veg curry but is open to suggestions - the wine is always fabulous.
Adventurers will have plenty of time to holiday shop with the store highlighting local artisans and their wares with great selections of cool sustainable gifts. The Bradford family is sure to greet us with a smile!
With full bellies and happy hearts, we’ll bundle up and hit the outdoors for a saunter along the Stillwater River. Webster Park always provides a great place to play.
Cost: $40. (Now, $30! Yahoo!!!) To join in this festive frolic, simply add to your cart below or call 207-299-0082…
Celebrate health and well-being this season by taking care of your body, mind and spirit. Maine Yoga Adventures is thrilled to announce a peaceful and relaxing spa adventure! We’re headed back to Sanctuary - allowing the holiday season to fill us with joy rather than stress.
Adventurers will begin with a guided walk on a lovely educational nature trail, the Dirigo Pines Interpretative Trail designed by local naturalist Bucky Owen. If the weather is super fine then we'll add in our yoga practice along the trail, if not, we'll take our yoga practice indoors. Gentle & calm.
Next up is Sanctuary Spa & Wellness Center - a space created to put one at ease. We'll focus on wellness of feet, face and more! Delight the feet in a warm epsom salt soak followed by a massage with therapeutic oils and hot towels. Enjoy a mini facial with natural products. A chair massage will also ease the body and mind with incredible benefits.
Gift ideas! Learn how to make your own personal scent and the perfect Dead Sea salt scrub and take away 4 oz. bottles of your fab concoctions. Sanctuary will provide recipe cards so that adventurers can recreate the goodness in their own home.
MYA will supply delicious vegetarian food and wine. Give this wonderful gift to yourself (or gift it to someone else)!
Cost: $90/before Oct 31; $100/after early bird special
MYA is going back to the farm, Lone Spruce Farm in Dedham!
Adventurers will enjoy goat yoga and whipping up some recipes for a mini friendsgiving before the big day of gratitude...
We'll meet up at the farm for a tour of the grounds. The Beauchamp family are the hearts and hands that make up Lone Spruce Farm. Their farm is dedicated to education, community, and sustainable agriculture. They are doing all that they can to ensure a diverse, bright future.
Adventurers will get to the know the goats a little better practicing yoga alongside them. They will definitely be curious but no one will mind getting distracted by cuteness. Beginners welcome!
Adventurers will have opportunities to create and connect as we come together to make bread, put together some yummy garlic kale and make a crazy good dessert, raw bars with dark chocolate. We'll also enjoy a vegetarian butternut ginger bisque from the woodfired oven!
The food is always amazing at the farm and recipe cards will be available for everything we make and eat. An added delight if the ground is workable will be putting in garlic together. Adventurers can visit in the summertime to harvest and take home.
Join MYA as they come together with Yoga DownEast for an awesome partner yoga and sound bath adventure!
We’ll start off our adventure with a gentle partner yoga class led by MYA’s founder, Holly. This will be a feel good simple and stretchy practice - looking to get tension out and positive energy in. Beginners are welcome! And absolutely no worries about bringing a partner or a yoga buddy, adventurers become fast friends!
Following the partner flow we’ll come together for a slow feasting of yummy vegetarian soup and good conversation. Nothing like hearty homemade food on a November day :)
Adventurers will also have plenty of outside time to enjoy the Narramissic River as we take in the beauty with a meditative vibe.
Back inside the lovely 19th century studio, we’ll aborb a sound bath with Yoga DownEast’s founder, Krista Hastings. Getting comfortable with props, we’ll let the sounds and vibrations of the gongs and crystal singing bowls wash over us!
“Think of the feeling when you’re a little kid and you go to see fireworks - and you’re close enough to feel them in your tummy - and you’re a little scared but mostly excited - that’s how it feels to me!” - Krista
Join MYA on an amazing adventure with the two pleasures of mountain biking and bowling! Yes, bowling!
We'll begin our adventure meeting up at a popular small business, Rose Bike, in downtown Orono. If you have your own mountain bike, plus tire bike, or fat bike, bring it. Fat bikes will be available to rent (at an additional price).
Trail riding is a great way to take in the autumn air and scenery! Adventurers will hit some sweet local trails in the woods - taking our time, handling the bumps and the curves as they come.
The university and land trust trails are expansive, we'll be sure to find something for everyone - beginners welcome!
A Rose Bike staff member will be on hand to help us make our way thru the trees. As always, safety first!
We'll make a stop at Old Town Bowling Center to try our luck with the candlepins. They'll have those awesome shoes for us and we'll take over a couple lanes with laughter & skills! Certainly no experience necessary, definitely bring your sense of humor.
MYA will share some yummy vegetarian food to keep adventurer energy up.
Some yoga poses will be tossed in to our bowling alley rendezvous to make it really FUN!
There's a nice headstand with eagle legs by Hilaria Baldwin which we will probably not be getting into :)
Following multiple spares & strikes, we'll make our way back outside. The fab woodsy trails will lead us back to Rose Bike and cool local pubs if anyone is thirsty!
MYA is heading back to hike glorious Borestone Mountain near the southern end of Maine’s 100-Mile Wilderness! Adventurers will explore beautiful Gulf Hagas with amazing hiking and waterfalls as well.
The adventure begins as we gather in Greenville at our own private wood cabin on loon lake - Moosehead Hills Loon Lodge. The cabin has incredible views with nothing less than majestic Mt. Kineo across the water. Situated in a peaceful spot with plenty of autumnal colors to take in, adventurers will enjoy yoga practices, healthy vegetarian food, hiking, nighttime explorations and more. If adventurers need to arrive later than 3pm, no worries!
Saturday morning we'll head out to Borestone Mountain Sanctuary, encompassing more than 1,600 acres in Maine's Hundred Mile Wilderness region, the area offers a spectacular array of natural features, including rare older forest, crystalline ponds, exposed granite crags and sweeping panoramic views.
From the nature center at Sunrise Pond, adventurers will head to the summit on a moderately strenuous climb that culminates in spectacular 360-degree views from two peaks at nearly 2,000 feet. We'll get in the Peregrine Trail as well upon our return, through mossy woods to breathe in more stunning views. The hike will take approximately 3 1/2 hours - 4 hours. Our cabin will be a haven as we relax, rejuvenate and prepare for Gulf Hagas on Sunday Funday!
The Grand Canyon of Maine, Gulf Hagas is a slate gorge carved out by the West Branch of the Pleasant River. Over the course of three miles, the river drops about 500 feet, forming mesmerizing waterfalls and swimming holes. Dramatic rock walls that border the river can get as high as 100 feet tall. As a group, we can decide which trail suits us best. Family MYA made it to Screw Auger Falls in 2016 :)
Adventure space is limited! Our Loon Lodge offers two private rooms with king beds and a shared room with two bunk beds w/ full beds on the bottom and twins on top.
Sold out. Many thanks adventurers! Please feel free to contact Holly to be on the waitlist or if you're desperate to be squeezed onto the trip :)
MYA is heading back to extraordinarily gorgeous and unique Iceland! With only 8 spots available, book swiftly with confidence, this adventure will be fabulous!
