Gatherings to connect in community and presence
Sunday, September 27th, 2026
2:30PM - 6:00 PM
Our next gathering of community to honor the Aries Harvest Full Moon. We gather in community to deepen our sense of belonging and foster the connection 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 harvest full moon, share food with a potluck, and see what else we make of the afternoon/evening!
Sliding Scale $29 - $59
More details + address to come when you sign up
2:30PM - 6:00 PM
Our next gathering of community to honor the Aries Harvest Full Moon. We gather in community to deepen our sense of belonging and foster the connection 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 harvest full moon, share food with a potluck, and see what else we make of the afternoon/evening!
Sliding Scale $29 - $59
More details + address to come when you sign up
ARIES HARVEST FULL MOON
T H R E S H O L D : An All Femme Somatic Expression Session meant to guide you into deeper embodiment and allow you to be witnessed in sacred space.
We'll explore the movement between what was and what comes next; the teachings of Ma Dhumavati and her wisdom of dissolution.
Dhumavati is one of the Mahavidyas and is the Goddess of Endings. She's before the dawn of transformation, where we honor death, decay, and the darkness. She's the void, emptiness, loss, and grief. She's the sacred serenity of the unknown.
She guides our former versions into deep release and then UP IN SMOKE, so that together, we enter the threshold of what comes next.
This is for you if:
🔥 You are moving through a transition, loss, or shedding of identity
🔥 Your body is holding grief, fear, anger, or rage that wants to be moved and expressed
🔥 You are ready to release what can no longer come with you
🔥 You crave a space to be witnessed in your most fierce + primal nature
WHY:
🔥 To honor endings as sacred and vital
🔥 To give grief and rage somewhere to live and move
🔥 To explore the wisdom that exists within emptiness and void
🔥 To be witnessed, seen, and held in a lovingly intentional ritual container
WHAT THIS INCLUDES:
🔥 A 3-hour ritual gathering
🔥 Space for grief, rage, release, expression
🔥 Exploration of Dhumavati through story + movement with Valerie Starr
🔥 Guided + free movement with Katie Zink
🔥 A personal embodied photography session with STUDIO NUNCHI
🔥Community witnessing as ritual
Who will you be after the smoke clears? What can die, so you can LIVE?
Brought to you be the creators of ANIMAL BODY, Valerie Starr, STUDIO NUNCHI, and Katie Zink.
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."
