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Find a home for your lifelong practice.

let’s rewrite the
narrative of wellness

Cultivating agency, resiliency, and bravery within a dedicated community space.

Our doors (and arms) are always open to you.

4220 SE Belmont St.
Portland, OR 97215

Belmont

More than “getting toned”
or “getting bendy”

This work goes beyond the goals of the physical practice

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It’s about a community of brave people showing up for themselves and bringing what they learn off the mat and into the world.

The wellness industry is full of studios with different blends, modalities, and modernizations of Yoga & Pilates. Some lean towards tradition, others a misappropriated fusion, some focus on power and strength, while others on ease and light. It’s not The Practice Space’s task to compare itself to others but rather to lead and communicate how we do things.

And, as we see it, the quick-fix advertising we often see for the wellness industry has betrayed you in one significant way. It usually portrays the bodies that are thin or are years into their practice. It has created a belief that fitness and wellness systems serve to always make you happy and have the ultimate goal of [mentally insert your desired body goal here]. That’s a lie.

The Practice Space prioritizes agency in all of its students to form a practice that will cumulatively foster resilience in life. Resilience means that through good and bad times, the practice is a tether to keep you bravely grounded. We will not be able to avoid the inevitable, but we can connect to our deeper self so we can recognize our deeper needs and the needs of others.

This practice is not about what you can do or what you look like: it’s about how it feels in your body.

Because the truth is, if physical goals are the only goals, we neglect our minds. The practice isn’t here to “fix you.” It’s here to bring you into connection with your entire self, mind and body. Back to center. To be a friend to your emotional and physical experiences.

You get to decide what feels right in your body. You can learn to trust your body’s cues. This is the hard work that builds resiliency and agency.

Through a steady exploration of Self, you can better understand your own nuances, needs, and quirks. You can build recognition within yourself. You can build confidence, acceptance, trust, boundaries, capacity, and bravery.

A dedicated practice is about the power of blending body and mind to deepen your understanding of you

This work is hard —
mindfully hard.

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No sugar coating, this work isn’t for the faint of heart.

At The Practice Space, we teach, gather, and lead all people toward creating a dedicated practice so they can live with physical autonomy and emotional resilience. So they can make an impact on their world and the world beyond.

But you don’t have to do it alone. Everyone begins somewhere, and we know this practice is for everyone.

This is a safe and brave place to build your dedicated practice. And we cannot wait to welcome you.

Come practice with us.

Our Studio Teachers

We’ll let our communities words speak for themselves

  • "With your patient guidance and always good humor, I am mostly pain free... I have made progress toward my additional goals of becoming stronger, more graceful, improving my posture and balance. It is almost miraculous.

    When I started studying Pilates with you, two years ago, I was in daily pain and was nearly convinced that a spine surgery was my only remaining option to deal with it, and that option did not look encouraging. I was scared, frankly.

    I can say with complete honesty that every time I visit the studio, I depart feeling better and lighter on my feet. I am deeply grateful. You are doing incredible work and I look forward to continuing the exploration.”

    Bradley

  • "The quality of your highly trained teachers shines through in every class. They expertly and sweetly create a space for me to come into deeper connection with forgotten parts of my sacred body. I feel uplifed and yummy after EVERY CLASS, without fail. Thank you!”

    Kat

  • "It’s transformed me. Yoga clears my spirit. It’s tough to do. And never seems to get “easy” when I’m doing the inner work.

    But it has slowly opened me up, deepened my ability to be present in my breath, and in my capacity to listen to others with greater clarity. All that spiritual stretching then gets carried into my home and places of work. I enjoy exercising physically too, but stretching my spirit, clearing internal blockages, coming closer to the Light flowing through me, etc., will make me more effective in going BIG for life on Earth via my job.”

    Steven

  • “I love the vibe. Friendly and supportive but not pushy or fake.”

    Julia

  • “Everyone is treated the same in every class, no matter your fitness level or injury.”

    Anonymous

  • “The Practice Space ROCKS! I’m so lucky to have found it.

    I went there as part of the recovery process after having had major surgery. My instructor, Savannah Wonderwheel, has simply improved the quality of my life beyond my highest expectations.”

    Joy

  • “My favorite studio! Beautiful space and instructors. Meghan is my go-to for classes.

    She is committed to the practice and sharing her knowledge and years of experience through regularly scheduled classes, workshops, and her outside retreats. I just did the solstice 108 sun salutations, and it was amazing. A truly exceptional experience.”

    Erika

  • “Krista possesses a special understanding of the functional workings of our anatomy, and a unique ability to interpret this knowledge in her classes.

    She is the best teacher I have ever come across, and I have benefited greatly from her skills and knowledge. As an athlete, I sign up for every anatomy class she teaches, simply because I know I will leave with deeply useful insights into how I use my body every day.”

    Dave

  • “I’ve been to a lot of different yoga studios in both the Seattle and the Portland area and The Practice Space is by far the friendliest, creative and intelligent yoga studio.

    I’ve been going here for the last couple of years (on a semi regular basis) and I love the variety of classes they have. I’m a huge fan of vinyasa and they have a lot of different class times to choose from, their prices are very reasonable (especially for students, like me!) and the teachers are happy to answer any questions you might have about trying new poses.

    I also love their space!”

    Rikki

  • “To me, the core component in a successful Pilates practice is meaningful teaching. To a person, the teachers at The Practice Space are knowledgeable and enthusiastic.

    Each has a slightly different emphasis in her teaching, and this variety of viewpoints is very helpful in learning and appreciating different Pilates concepts. While there are slightly different perspectives on teaching, all of The Practice Spaces’s teachers share the attitude that classes should be fun and students should be supported regardless of skill level. I believe that excellent teaching is the reason that I always feel better after class than before.”

    Anonymous

  • “I love The Practice Space because the teachers are excellent. They are knowledgeable, talented, kind, and keep each class interesting and fun.

    I feel everyone at The Practice Space cares about the students and all do a beautiful job checking in about individual needs and preferences, which enhances the experience. I feel stronger and healthier with each class I attend.”

    Rachel

  • “It is important to my health and well-being. And every lesson is a pleasant experience with an excellent teacher.”

    Colleen

  • “The teachers want to learn with you as a unique student. They go out of the way to help exercise work for your body.”

    Anonymous

  • “Working on the CoreAlign machines has transformed my yoga practice. The equipment is the yoga prop you didn’t know you needed. It makes poses I’ve done hundreds of times completely different, allowing me to refine the postures.

    I have been able to turn on muscles that have become lazy while others have been over working. I can take this to the mat and keep this new perspective. I recommend this to any yogi to dive deeper into your physical practice.”

    Kendra

Come give us a try

Intro Offers

$30 for
30 Days

unlimited mat classes

Receive 30% off additional services during your trial period

$30

Resilience

The ability to return back to center, to find strength and flexibility to come back to ourselves, no matter how far off we may stretch from this point.

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This is what we value,

Clarity

We believe in permission and agreement so everyone consents and feels clear and informed. We create honest conversations about “hard work”, “process-oriented practice” and “agency-focused teaching”.

Recognition

The observation of where we are right now, current circumstances, and all. By pausing for inner reflection, we understand where we are and where we’d like to move towards with deep presence.

Friendship

Equity in the relationships between community members, students, teachers, and staff. By investing time in one another with balance, respect, and humor, together, we build a dedicated lifelong practice.

Bravery

Beyond being a safe space, we foster the bravery it requires to do the challenging work, to be uncomfortable, and face the obstacles of life.

Bija

The commitment to the seeds planted, resting, sprouting, or fruiting within the practice. Most transformation occurs slowly underground. We trust that the practice will water those seeds.

You are in control of where the practice goes.

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