Demystifying American Yoga: Beyond the Myths

Wed Apr 15 2026 at 12:00 pm to 01:00 pm UTC-04:00

UMA Rockland Center | Rockland

University of Maine at Augusta
Publisher/HostUniversity of Maine at Augusta
Demystifying American Yoga: Beyond the Myths
Advertisement
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.
Advertisement

Event Venue

UMA Rockland Center, 91 Camden St, Rockland, ME 04841-2421, United States

Tickets

Icon
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

Ask AI if this event suits you:

More Events in Rockland

tender
Wed, 15 Apr at 06:00 pm tender

Center for Maine Contemporary Art

Jake Shimabukuro in Rockland
Thu, 16 Apr at 07:30 pm Jake Shimabukuro in Rockland

Books by the Bag Book Sale
Sat, 18 Apr at 11:00 am Books by the Bag Book Sale

80 Union Street, Rockland, ME, United States, Maine 04841

Night Train - American Legion Post 1
Sat, 18 Apr at 07:00 pm Night Train - American Legion Post 1

335 Limerock St, Rockland, ME 04841-2233, United States

Volunteer Information Session with Georges River Land Trust
Tue, 21 Apr at 05:00 pm Volunteer Information Session with Georges River Land Trust

120 Tillson Ave St. 102, Rockland, ME, United States, Maine 04841

Word + Image at Rockland Public Library
Tue, 21 Apr at 05:30 pm Word + Image at Rockland Public Library

Rockland Public Library

Rockland is Happening!

Never miss your favorite happenings again!

Explore Rockland Events