Experience Yang Yin Yoga This relaxing yoga class offers a balance of effort and ease. We begin with a gentle yet warming Yang sequence to gradually build strength and energy. Then we will transition into a more grounding yin based practice with longer held shapes and supported postures designed to release tension and calm the…
Slow doesn’t mean easy. Slow means precise, powerful, and sustainable. Led by Maya Lake-Freeman and Alessa Midtlying, this somatic strength and slow power Hatha series is a grounded, deliberately paced strength class blending mindful resistance work, deep core engagement, and somatic awareness. Movements are slow enough to feel honestly, deeply, and safely—developing resilience from the…
This simple four-part movement-to-stillness meditation is scheduled in the early evening to let go of the accumulated stress of the day. We’ll begin with gentle shaking to loosen tension, shift into free, joyful movement, then settle into quiet sitting or lying down to silently witness the body and the self. Everything in the movement to…
Ease into your weekend with an uplifting hour of music, mindful movement, and strength building. Designed for all fitness levels, this one-hour strength and condition class combines functional movement, resistance training, and mobility work to build strength, boost endurance, and support overall wellness. Head into your weekend feeling strong, energized, and connected. ____ Dates: Every…
Supported Flow Yoga for Everyone This trauma-informed, choice-based yoga class is designed for students with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and other connective tissue considerations. This class is also designed for those living with chronic pain, fatigue, depression, anxiety, nervous system sensitivity, or fluctuating energy levels. Each class offers clear variations, prop-supported options, and an emphasis on stability,…
This Friday Strength & Balance Hatha Yoga class is designed for all bodies, abilities, and levels of experience. Through mindful movement and intentional breath, we explore strength, flexibility, and balance while cultivating a deeper connection between mind and body. Students are invited to move at their own pace, with options and variations offered throughout the…
Cultivating Gentleness and Self-Compassion: Yoga for Chronic Pain This gentle, supportive yoga class is designed for those living with chronic pain. Through slow, mindful movement, breath work, and guided relaxation, we'll explore techniques to ease tension, improve mobility, and cultivate compassionate connection with our bodies. Chair variations for poses will be offered to support comfort,…
A Saturday Yin Yoga Series Welcome to this beginner-friendly Saturday Yin yoga class series hosted by Alessa! This a slow, calming practice designed to help you unwind and reset. This yin yoga class is a gentle, floor-based style of yoga where poses are held for longer periods (typically a few minutes at a time) to…
Awaken with Intention through Morning Hatha Flow in SE Portland Start your week with a 60-minute root and rise morning yoga practice designed to gently awaken the body and center…
This Strength & Balance Hatha Yoga class is designed for all bodies, abilities, and levels of experience. Through mindful movement and intentional breath, we explore strength, flexibility, and balance while cultivating a deeper connection between mind and body. Students are invited to move at their own pace, with options and variations offered throughout the practice.…
Qigong for Removing Blocks to Healing This evening qigong class introduces you to your energetic anatomy and how to care for it. You will learn about the Chinese meridian system…
Discover Embodied Yoga This is an accessible yoga class informed by the principles of yoga therapy, offering a whole-person approach that supports the physical, mental, emotional, and inner dimensions of experience. Each session may include gentle to moderate movement, mindful strength-building, breathwork (pranayama), mindfulness and somatic practices, and grounding techniques to support nervous system regulation…