Start Your Week By Reconnecting With Yourself Start your week with intention, presence, and a gentle sense of renewal by blending mindful movement with breath to ease you into your…

Monday Hatha Rollin' Yoga is a breath-led yoga practice combining foam rolling with foundational yoga poses to support fascial health, nervous system regulation, and sustainable movement needed for everyday life.…

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…

Monday Yin Yoga Series Join Alessa on for a deeply restorative Monday Yin yoga series, open to participants of every background and skill level. If you're looking for a midweek…

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…

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…

Tuesday Hatha Rollin' Yoga is a breath-led yoga practice combining foam rolling with foundational yoga poses to support fascial health, nervous system regulation, and sustainable movement needed for everyday life. The foam roller is used as both a release tool and a supportive prop - blending gentle rolling, mindful movement, and breath awareness into a…

Taught by Kate Sumanoharan, this gentle yoga flow & restore class offers a soothing blend of mindful movement and restorative stillness designed to replenish body and mind. We begin with a gentle flow to move energy and release tension, then settle into supported postures that nurture calm, reduce stress, and invite deep release through the…

Wake Up, Feel Well This gentle, inwardly guided somatic movement flow invites participants to explore sensation, intuitive movement, and connection. This slow flow class emphasizes awareness, autonomy, and reconnecting with the body from the inside out. Through simple, accessible movement and guided awareness, participants are supported in building a deeper sense of connection, safety, and…

Blending Yoga & Breathwork This gentle, breath-centered class that blends Hatha yoga flow with simple, accessible breathwork practices. This hatha yoga and breathwork class emphasizes slow, intentional movement, with time to explore each posture and build strength, stability, and awareness in the body. Participants are offered variations and encouraged to move at a pace that…

Supportive & Safe Limited Mobility Yoga This limited mobility yoga class will explore breath awareness, gentle mobility, and simple strengthening movements that support joint comfort, circulation, posture, and ease in the body. Movements are adaptable, and options are offered so students can participate in ways that feel supportive and safe, including by using a chair…

Love Your Brain is a six-week, theme-based gentle yoga series designed for people who have experienced a brain injury. Class themes include: finding wholeness, mindfulness, finding positivity and realistic optimism, cultivating strength and resilience, the importance of community, and gratitude. Each 90-minute session includes: 10-minute introduction of the class theme and breathing exercises to calm and…

Soften, reset, and co-regulate in community. This sustainable strength yoga class offers a grounding space to return to one’s center through mindful movement, breath, and stillness. We’ll cultivate strength, flexibility, and fluidity in ways that support the nervous system and replenish rather than deplete. Students are encouraged to come as they are, allowing the practice…

Wednesday Yin Yoga Series Discover your midweek sanctuary with Alessa's Wednesday Yin Yoga Series! This is a nurturing, unhurried practice crafted for all bodies and all experience levels. Whether you're brand new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, Wednesday afternoons just became your favorite part of the week. Yin yoga works beneath the surface. Unlike…

Wednesday Hatha Rollin' Yoga is a breath-led yoga practice combining foam rolling with foundational yoga poses to support fascial health, nervous system regulation, and sustainable movement needed for everyday life. The foam roller is used as both a release tool and a supportive prop - blending gentle rolling, mindful movement, and breath awareness into a…

Ground Into Calm Strength with Weekly Slow Flow Gentle Yoga Class in SE Portland Steady movement, breath, and restoration to support your whole system Join us for an ongoing slow…

Slow Flow Yoga in Sellwood Park Join us for an evening of movement, breath, and connection in the beauty of Sellwood Park. This outdoor slow flow practice offers a gentle…

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…

Shifting Into Relaxation This nervous system reset yoga class is a gentle, trauma-informed class designed to support nervous system regulation, stress relief, and reconnection to the body. This practice combines…

Restorative Yin Yoga This restorative yin yoga is a deeply calming practice using supported postures, props, and breath to promote rest and recovery. Ideal for stress, fatigue, or nervous system…

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…

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…

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, 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,…

Saturday Hatha Flow Yoga in Sellwood Park Join us for a monthly Saturday morning of yoga, community, and connection in the beauty of Sellwood Park. This welcoming outdoor gathering blends gentle Hatha-inspired flow, mindful movement, breath awareness, and seasonal themes to help you feel grounded, energized, and connected. Each gathering offers an opportunity to enjoy…

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. Vinyasa is a style of yoga where movement is linked with the breath. Each pose flows smoothly into the next, creating a steady, rhythmic sequence…

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…

Hatha for Strength gives your body the balance and calm you truly deserve! This outdoor class hosted in Sellwood Park blends a traditional hatha class asanas (postures) with some beginner vinyasa flows (asana sequences). Through gentle, intentional movements, paired with mindful breathing techniques, you'll build strength, reduce stress, and leave feeling ready to take on…

Yoga for the Whole Family Join us for a rejuvenating family yoga experience nestled in the heart of beautiful Sellwood Park in Portland, Oregon! Our outdoor class invites families of all shapes and sizes to unroll their mats beneath the open sky and move together in a way that nourishes body, mind, and connection. Our…