Demystifying American Yoga: Beyond the Myths
Schedule
Wed Apr 15 2026 at 12:00 pm to 01:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
UMA Rockland Center | Rockland, ME
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Stereotypes and misunderstandings shape how many people see yoga—and often convince them it isn’t for them. I’m not flexible. It’s too expensive. I don’t have time. These familiar refrains reflect a narrow, commercialized image of yoga built on polished photos, perfectionism, and consumer culture.But yoga is far more expansive (and far more accessible) than that.
Join Sarah Hentges, PhD, E-RYT 500, professor at the University of Maine at Augusta and author of Demystifying American Yoga: Embodied Movement for Individual and Collective Transformation, for a dynamic and engaging presentation that challenges common myths and explores yoga as a practice of embodied awareness, personal agency, and collective transformation.
Drawing on her scholarship, teaching, and experience as a studio founder, Sarah invites participants to reconsider what yoga is, who it’s for, and how it can serve as a practical tool for navigating everyday life. This interactive session includes simple, accessible breath and movement practices you can take with you—no flexibility, special clothing, or prior experience required.
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Where is it happening?
UMA Rockland Center, 91 Camden St, Rockland, ME 04841-2421, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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