Backyard Yoga
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. View the class schedule below and swing by for a class. We have no class fees, instead all donations gathered go directly to Maine nonprofits. Join the Backyard Yoga Facebook Group for last minute announcements and/or weather delays.
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!
What’s happening next??
We wrapped up the Backyard Yoga season at the end of September.
The 2025 schedule is coming together! If there is an organization you’d like us to consider, please use the CONTACT option to send me a message.
I’ll be teaching as part of the Gray-New Gloucester Adult Ed program from January to April. Check out their website for details & join us!
If you’d like to review the entire 2024 schedule, click on the VIEW ALL EVENTS option below. You’ll find the link to each of the nonprofits featured, as well as the community circles offered.
About Backyard Yoga
Talulah’s Garden offers all-levels, mobility-focused, functional movement Backyard Yoga classes for every body in Cumberland County, Maine. Rooted in the essence of connection, our practice goes beyond the mat. Here in the yard, we cultivate not only a personal bond between you and your practice but also a deeper connection with your community. By offering donation-based classes where 100% of proceeds directly support local nonprofits, we bridge the gap between self-care and collective well-being, creating a space where every movement is a step towards a stronger, more interconnected community.
Founded by Pam Cates in her backyard in June 2022, our mission is to remove the hesitation surrounding the practice of yoga by creating visibility that yoga is so much more than the asanas (movements). It’s a philosophy of self-study that can support you physically & emotionally. As a collective, we aim to spread kindness by having a community presence that wraps arms around others & offers encouragement; encouragement to pursue passions, to take care of their bodies, to care for their hearts & to pay these things forward.
Embracing the philosophy of abundance, we invite diverse yoga teachers to join our offerings, enriching the practice experience and highlighting its personal nuances. Together, we cultivate an environment where generosity, inclusivity, and growth flourish, embodying the belief that there is enough for everyone, both on and off the mat.
If you are interested in creating a more fulfilled life - both physically and emotionally - we welcome you to try a class with Backyard Yoga.