Namaspa Yoga & Massage

A trauma-sensitive yoga class for women, creating a compassionate, choice-centered space to reconnect with your body, breath, and inner steadiness.

This series is offered as a fundraiser for the Namaspa Foundation, supporting access to yoga and healing practices for the broader community.

What you can expect:
* Invitational, choice-based movement — everything is optional
* Gentle, accessible practices focused on how your body feels
* Space to move, pause, or rest at your own pace
* Breath and body awareness to support nervous system balance
* Language that supports empowerment, agency, and self-trust
* A safe, non-judgmental environment grounded in compassion and care
* No hands-on adjustments

This class supports you in:
* Reconnecting with your body in ways that feel safe and supportive
* Building steadiness in the face of stress or overwhelm
* Exploring choice and honoring what feels right moment to moment
* Cultivating self-agency, awareness, and inner connection
* Experiencing community and shared presence

Who it’s for:
* Women navigating stress, trauma, or life transitions
* Those seeking a gentle, supportive, non-performative yoga space
* Anyone wanting to move with more awareness, choice, and care

This is a space to come as you are — creating space for connection and a deeper sense of being at home in yourself.

SCHEDULE:
Monday, May 11, 2026, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Monday, May 18, 2026, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Monday, May 25, 2026, 7:00 - 8:00 pm

Sliding Scale Pricing
Series - $30 - $60
Drop In - $10 - $25

These classes are offered with accessibility in mind. If cost feels like a barrier, please reach out — we’re happy to explore options with you.

✨ A little reminder to pause.

In a world that asks us to keep moving, doing, and giving, sometimes the most meaningful thing we can do is simply be.

To slow down.
To notice our breath.
To reconnect with ourselves.

At Namaspa, we believe yoga is more than movement. It’s an opportunity to create space, cultivate awareness, and come home to yourself.

Whether you’re stepping onto your mat for the first time or the thousandth, there’s a place for you here.

Come as you are. Leave a little more connected. 🤍

See you on your mat.

Join senior teachers ✨Deven Sisler Yoga✨ and ABBIE🌲Forest School Teacher Hyped on Hydration💧 for an afternoon of connection, play, breathing and relaxation We will explore yoga shapes, play mindful games, partner yoga and guided relaxations that are fun for kids and restorative partner yoga for everyone. You will leave with tools to to practice at home that help with co-regulation and practicing together. There is no experience necessary to join this class, but a willingness to laugh and try new things is encouraged.

All children must be accompanied by an adult. A portion of proceeds will go to the Namaspa Foundation

DATE: Saturday, October 17th, 3:30-4:45p PM PST
LOCATION: Namaspa, 1135 NW Galveston Ave.
COST: $25-50 per family, register once per family

Please bring a closed water bottle and wear comfortable clothes for movement. No yoga mat is necessary.

Meditation can be challenging. That’s especially true when you’re starting out. It’s easy to get lost, confused, frustrated, or just bored.

As you wade into the deeper waters of contemplative arts like meditation, it’s important to understand the terrain. For example, it’s helpful to know where you can expect challenges.

COMMON CHALLENGES/MISCONCEPTIONS
• You must completely clear your mind
• You need a lot of time to meditate
• Your mind keeps wandering
• You need to sit cross legged
• You have to sit still

BENEFITS OF MEDITATION
• Improved mood
• Better sleep quality
• Increased creativity
• Brain health
• More resiliency

WHAT YOU’LL LEAVE WITH
• A personal meditation practice designed by you that feels attainable and sustainable.
• An understanding of how to skillfully cultivate concentration to work with thoughts, emotions, and body sensations.
• Techniques to cultivate positive emotions such as joy, kindness, equanimity, gratitude, compassion, and self-compassion.
• Methods to increase mindful awareness in daily activities and communication.

Includes information, journaling activities, discussion and meditation. We will sit in a circle to build community and share thoughts, ideas and reflections.

Designed for beginners and also suitable for those with experience who want to refine their meditation practice.

DATE: Sunday, October 11, 4:00 - 6:00 PM PST
LOCATION: Bend Namaspa, 1135 NW Galveston Ave.
INVESTMENT: $35 per person or bring a friend — 2 for $50.
Accessibility Note: This workshop is held in the Lite Studio, which is located upstairs.

Yoga really is for every body!

Join our longtime friend and special guest teacher Samson Muhalia visiting from Kenya, for an accessible Chair Yoga workshop exploring the six movements of the spine.

Using the support of a chair, Samson will guide practices designed to build mobility, strength, balance, and greater freedom of movement — with options for a wide range of ages and abilities.

Come for your own practice, or pick up tools you can share with others.

100% of proceeds benefit Humanure Kenya, Samson’s nonprofit improving sanitation and creating jobs in Kenyan communities.

You’re in for a special Power Beats treat! Certified Power Flow teacher Samson Muhalia — visiting from Kenya — brings his energy to the studio with an uplifting flow infused with African music and dance-inspired movement.

Expect the heat, playfulness, and powerful beats you love. Samson is also raising funds for his nonprofit, Humanure Kenya, his nonprofit improving sanitation in Kenyan communities and schools. Join us, move together, and consider making a donation — 100% of proceeds support Humanure Kenya.