Gatherings to connect in community and presence
Sunday, October 19, 2025
2:30 PM - 6:30 PM (ish)
Guides: Valerie Starr & Cara Busacker
Duration: 4ish hours
Vibe: Cozy
Type: Community Gathering
Join Valerie and Cara for cozy sweet gathering by the fireplace in my living room. We are going to be creating the most snuggly vibes around the fire. This will be a cozy afternoon that includes astrology, gentle movement, potluck, intention setting + candle making, community, Think of it as nesting by the fire, hot apple cider, nature walk, and crafty vibes. (maybe even a movie or dance party....)
To bring:
- cozy clothing + nesting materials (blanket, yoga mat)
- small glass vessel to pour candle into (along with any charms, aromatherapy oils, natural items you want to put into your candle)
- a yummy dish or offering to share
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The Gentle Fall
Each and every one of Valerie's classes feels like the best class I've ever taken. I'm always left in an uplifted physical, mental and emotional state which begins from the very moment she appears on the Zoom screen and lasts into the coming days.
"her joy is infectious!"
I’ve taken over 400 of Valerie’s classes, and each one offers something new. Whether I’m stressed or just need to reset, her classes always bring comfort and inspiration. Valerie weaves life’s lessons and personal stories into every flow, making each practice feel special. I’m deeply grateful for her warmth, creativity, and the sense of community she’s built. Practicing with Valerie feels like coming home.
"..feels like coming home."
Valerie themes her live classes from poignant yet everyday and personal and universal experiences that she masterfully weaves throughout her entire class. Her sequences and cuing are fascinating and fantastic. I am in awe of how she continually creates new transitions with repetition of poses that build upon each other.
"She truly turns yoga into magic."
Valerie's classes are wonderful. She has a gift for bringing in personal yet universal themes and integrating them into both well-constructed and intuitive, creative, space-making practices. Her classes are unique, thought-provoking and heart-centered; sometimes complemented by a spontaneous gleeful sense of humor, all of which create an inviting atmosphere that encourages curiosity and inner exploration.
"she emits a gentle kindness & empathy."
I’ve been taking Val’s yoga classes for 10 years, and she still amazes me—she just knows exactly what my body needs. Her classes have prepped me for ultra marathons, helped me bounce back from injuries, and kept me strong. Whether in person or online, the connection is real. Can’t recommend her enough!
"I can't recommend her enough."
Valerie's yoga classes are deeply empathic, inspiring and invigorating. Her voice and cues help you connect to the space and your body. Her class themes resonate deeply to help you get back in connection and her sequencing is creative and keeps classes exciting and fun.
"deeply empathetic, inspiring & invigorating."
Val has a gift for seeing straight to the heart of things and charting the course with magical, accessible practices. She has helped me navigate big life transitions with genuine compassion, deep wisdom and wholehearted presence. Every sequence she crafts feels personal yet universal and alive with truth, authenticity and expansiveness.
"I am beyond grateful for her mentorship."
The moment I had my first class with Val, I was hooked. Everything she does, from her observations, to her stories, to her readings, to her movements, is utterly magical, so thoughtful how it all flows together and brings the full yoga experience to one's practice. The only good thing about the pandemic, was that I was able, again, to practice with her (if you aren't in Portland, her Livestream and video collection is incredible).
"I feel truly blessed to have her as my guide."
