Greater Portland YMCA
70 Forest Ave
Portland, ME 04101
(207)874-1111
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Spirit, Mind, Body Classes

The greater Portland Y offers a wide variety of Spirit, Mind, Body classes including:
  • Tai Chi
  • Gentle Yoga
  • Journey Dance
  • Yoga Flow
  • Kirpalu Yoga
  • Pilates / Power Yoga
  • Ashthanga Yoga
  • Pilates

Plese check our monthly schedule for days and times. Not sure what class is right for you? Check our class descriptions for details.

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Create a Life You Love

Date: May 31, 2008
Day: Saturday
Time: 12:30 - 4:00 p.m
Fee: Members - $10 / Non-Members - $25

Feeling stuck on some area of your life? Stressed? Bored? Depressed? Unhealthy? Twelve simple practices will make big changes in how you experience your life! Learn new ways to nourish you body, mind and spirit.

Dress comfortably for gentle movement, bring a pen and paper and share your wisdom in this interactive workshop led by Willow Femmechild, R.N., M.A., Bodywork Therapist, Health Educator and Lifestyle counselor.
Members and Non-Members Welcome. Pre-registration is required.

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ZUMBA - Every Thursday from 12:15 - 1:00 p.m.

Zumba combines high energy and motivating music with unique moves and combinations that allow the Zumba participants to dance away their worries. It is based on the principle that a workout should be "FUN AND EASY TO DO" allowing Zumba participants to stick to the Zumba Fitness program and achieve long-term health benefits. Zumba is a "feel-happy" workout that is great for both the body and the mind.

ZUMBA is a fusion of Latin and International music - dance themes that create a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system! The routines feature aerobic/fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body. Zumba utilizes the principles of fitness interval training and resistance training to maximize caloric output, fat burning and total body toning. It is a mixture of body sculpting movements with easy to follow dance steps. Visit www.ZUMBA.com to learn more.

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Excercise Support Program

The ESP program at the Greater Portland YMCA is a new look at personal training, designed for individuals or groups of up to four people. E.S.P participants are given one-on-one guidance by experienced fitness specialists through three areas, cardio vascular training, resistance training and other areas and will track everything you do while working out. This program is ideal for individuals who are need the additional motivation and encouragement to keep their exercise schedules on track, for those who exercise regularly but have reached a plateau or have become bored with their routines, as well as those living with or recovering from an injury or illness. YMCA fitness specialists will work with your physician and/or physical therapist to design a training program that works best for you. We now offer Nutritional Counceling as well.
Fee: $40 / hour (by appointment only)
NEWNow offering Pilates Personal Training - $40/hour

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Pre-Season Sport Conditioning Program

Get the best training around before your coaches get you!
Date: April 21-24, 2008.
Days: Monday – Thursday
Time: 1pm-3pm
Fee: $60 members/$100 non Y members

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Create A Life You Love

Date: May 10, 2008
Time: 12:30pm-4pm
Fee: $10 members/$25 non-members

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Indoor Group Cycling

Day: Check Schedule
Time: Check Schedule
Ages: Adult
Fee: Members Only: $3 per class / $25 for a 10-visit card


Join us for fall classes to get in shape for the season. Check our Schedule for days and times.

M & TH 6:15am-7am Morning Ride

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The Cumberland County YMCA, with its Greater Portland , Casco Bay Regional, YMCA at Pineland and Otter Pond Camp branches, is committed to building strong kids, individuals, families and communities through programs and services that promote a healthy spirit, mind and body for all, regardless of ability to pay.