Welcome to Backyard Yoga with Pam Cates! This outdoor all-levels yoga class takes place in the backyard of the Cates Family Farm in Gray, Maine. Enjoy moving under the sky while the farm’s kunekune pigs wander about and maybe stop and say hello.

This class is donation-based, with each session highlighting a different Maine nonprofit organization. Your entire contribution goes directly to supporting the featured nonprofit. This week, we are highlighting The Center For Grieving Children .

A Note from Pam: Our time together is crafted with the philosophy of Svadhyaya in mind. My goal is to guide students toward a practice of self-study and self-reflection. It’s my hope a personal practice starts to develop within each student, one they carry far off the mat. 

Be sure to bring your mat and some water. I also incorporate the use of blocks (generally two) with the practices I offer. Blocks are a useful tool that have the ability to enhance an asana practice. Don’t let the blocks stop you from coming. George the pig is the keeper of the extras that we have here and he’ll be happy to share. I also have some chairs available that are first come, first serve. If you have other props you can’t practice without, please feel free to bring them. There’s room to create your personal space, one that encourages the creation of a practice that is truly yours.  

I’ll see you in the yard!