Learn more about your nervous system in this 4-week experiential Anchored Within Series Our autonomic nervous system operates largely outside of our conscious awareness. It constantly scans for cues of…
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,…
This full-body class focuses on building strength through intentional movement, mind-muscle connection, and functional training. By combining progressive strength work, bodyweight exercises, and mobility-based movements, participants will improve strength, balance, coordination, and overall body awareness in a supportive, mindful environment. This align and strengthen full body workout class is designed to help you move with…
Intro to Belly Dance Step into a joyful and expressive movement practice as you learn the foundational techniques of belly dance (raqs sharqi) in a warm, welcoming, and supportive environment. This introductory class is designed for beginners and anyone curious about exploring this beautiful dance form. This class is also taught with an emphasis on…
Join an afternoon beginner-friendly Breathe Easy Vinyasa yoga class hosted by Alessa. This class includes a gentle and energizing flow designed to help you reconnect with your body and breath.…
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…
This full-body class focuses on building strength through intentional movement, mind-muscle connection, and functional training. By combining progressive strength work, bodyweight exercises, and mobility-based movements, participants will improve strength, balance, coordination, and overall body awareness in a supportive, mindful environment. This align and strengthen full body workout class is designed to help you move with…
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…
Heart-Opening Vinyasa Flow is a cardiovascular fitness-focused yoga practice that uses a series of asana (pose) sequences to gently get the heart pumping, with the support of mindful breathing practices to support nervous…
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 that dates back to 100 BC, and be given the tools to figure out where your body's channels might be stuck or stagnant. Join me,…
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…
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…