Gatherings to connect in community and presence
Sunday, May 17th, 2026
3 PM - 6:30 PM
Our next gathering of community to honor the Taurus New Moon. We gather in community to deepen our sense of belonging and foster the conection to the world around. We come to recognize that we are not separate from nature, but rather an integral part of its intricate web of life. We will practice yoga outside, have an astrology workshop around the new moon, share food with a potluck, and see what else we make of the afternoon/evening!
Taurus New Moon themes: grounding, foundation, earth, building, beauty, sustainability
Sliding Scale $24 - $54
3 PM - 6:30 PM
Our next gathering of community to honor the Taurus New Moon. We gather in community to deepen our sense of belonging and foster the conection to the world around. We come to recognize that we are not separate from nature, but rather an integral part of its intricate web of life. We will practice yoga outside, have an astrology workshop around the new moon, share food with a potluck, and see what else we make of the afternoon/evening!
Taurus New Moon themes: grounding, foundation, earth, building, beauty, sustainability
Sliding Scale $24 - $54
TAURUS NEW MOON
Sunday, May 31st, 2026
3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
A Somatic Expression Session meant to guide you into deeper embodiment, and allow you to be witnessed in your power. We are cultivating a space dedicated to the exploration of the Goddess within, a chance to be in and build community, and most importantly to shake off some shit!!!
It's time to take up space!!!
This is for you if:
Why:
What this includes:
Brought to you by: Studio Nunchi, Yoga for the Erotic Self, and Starr Light Body
Sliding Scale: $45 - $85
3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
A Somatic Expression Session meant to guide you into deeper embodiment, and allow you to be witnessed in your power. We are cultivating a space dedicated to the exploration of the Goddess within, a chance to be in and build community, and most importantly to shake off some shit!!!
It's time to take up space!!!
This is for you if:
- Your body craves liberation and freedom
- you are holding and Rage, Grief, Fear, or Anger that wants to be moved and expressed and channeled into creativity
- You want to move through suppression and repression that lives deeply in the patterning of who we are and how we hold back.
- You are ready to embody and express
- You are femme-identifying
Why:
- To release, to tap into that primal creative force that lives inside of you.
- To be witnessed, seen, and held by other women.
What this includes:
- A 3 hour gathering
- Exploration of the GODDESS
- Guided + Free Movement
- a mini portrait session by Studio Nunchi
- Exploration of your sensual and somatic expression and desires
Sliding Scale: $45 - $85
ANIMAL BODY
To come together as women in power and community feels SO incredibly important these days and in this political climate. We are gathering to celebrate what it means to be liberated as women, to remember how we are supposed to learn and support each other in growth, healing, connection, and expansion.
Why this retreat? This weekend will be designed to deepen connection to Nature, Community, Empowerment, and Soulful Embodiment. We are excited to invite you to our intimate gathering of amazing, inspiring, and creative women!!
We will explore movement practices, explore nature on the island, space to BE, amazing food, different creative practices, as we are immersed in this magical island!! A big focus for 2026 honoring what it means to reclaim our voice and power.
This is a very special invitation to this land that Cara‘s family has lovingly created into a space for retreat and gathering. You can feel it as soon as you step into the land and the beautiful spacious gardens, and decorated spaces.
Email for more information!
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."
