Please email me at speakempress@gmail.com to sign up for weekly yoga reminders. The Astoria Arts & Movement Center, where we usually hold our weekly class, is closed for renovations. I am currently offering outdoor pop-up classes and indoor Friday afternoon classes at Fire Station Yoga Studio. Schedule varies. Emailing me is the best way to stay updated and access classes.
YOGA
Yoga Teaching Background
I have been teaching yoga asana practice since 2017, when I earned my initial teacher certification while living in Nicaragua. The emphasis of my training and personal practice is rooted in the Ashtanga method of yoga. Historically and culturally, "yoga" is a broad term originating in India that is linked to sacred texts, ancient philosophies, traditions, and various methodologies designed to support the process of self-realization. Here in the West, we generally understand 'yoga' to mean guided stretching and breathing exercises, which is one aspect/methodology of the broader and complex yoga traditions.
There are many different branches of yoga asana practice. The method I practice is the traditional Ashtanga yoga method, which is preserved and passed down through teachers who hold a particular advanced authorization from a lineage originating in India. I am not authorized in this complex lineage-based traditional method; however, this is the method I practice. I am experienced and qualified to teach basic Ashtanga-influenced accessible yoga classes tailored to the unique needs of students and groups. This is an essential distinction because, here in the West, we are still in the early stages of understanding the power and complexity of yoga methods, as well as their impact on the nervous system. The Ashtanga yoga method is potent, and authorized Ashtanga teachers have met rigorous and specific specifications to teach it safely. I have learned all of this firsthand, which has made me a conservative and responsible teacher of basic Ashtanga-influenced yoga fundamentals.
Since 2024, my personal Ashtanga practice has been supported, when possible, by Level 2 authorized Ashtanga teacher Vivian Bedford at The Bandha Room in Olympia, Washington.
In 2025, I spent five weeks practicing with Guru Ma-ji Saraswathi Jois at KPJAY Shala in Mysore, India.
Community Classes
Dust off your sandy feet and join me for yoga! It is a joy and a privilege to offer affordable, community-based yoga classes. Schedule and locations vary. No pre-registration is required. Classes are $10 for drop-in or $60 for a ten-class punch card. The classes I offer are generally beginner-friendly and introduce the fundamentals of yoga (breathing, strength, balance, flexibility, focus, self-awareness, and supportive community). They are well-rounded foundational classes that include standing poses, seated poses, some flowing elements, simple guided breathing exercises, and a final rest. It is recommended that you bring your own mat, but if needed, used mats are available to borrow & new mats are available for purchase. Blocks are available to borrow. Please reach out with any questions, and I look forward to seeing you in class. EMAIL ME TO SIGN UP FOR CLASS REMINDERS.
Photo taken at KPJAY Shala in Mysore, India, August 2025, Guru Ma-ji Saraswathi Jois
Private Yoga, Workshops, Retreats
Private specialized/individualized yoga classes, yoga & tarot fusion workshops, and half-day, full-day, and multi-day retreats are available. Contact me to inquire. Stay tuned for future events/offerings.
Email Megan Rose speakempress@gmail.com for pricing and to schedule
