Workshops

​I draw inspiration from all my movement practices to create unique workshop experiences.
​The topics change monthly. ​Please check regularly for new listings. 

In Person Yoga Workshops 
Saturday Active + Restorative Yoga 
February 12, March 21, April 11, May 16, 2026
​10:00 - 12:00 pm - In Studio
$55 per session paid by check/cash or Zelle
$58 per session paid via PayPal

OR Buy all 4 for $205 check/Zelle and $213 PayPal

Location:
Val’s Fitness Club
5201 SW Westgate Drive
Building B, Suite #200
Portland, OR 97221
One building down from Pacific NW Pilates
Join Sue once a month on Saturdays for an intermediate level in-person workshop. These sessions will have a good balance of strength and flexibility, along with the more subtle practices of self-awareness, breath and meditation, and a few restorative poses at the end. It does make a difference to have eyes on you in three dimensions, in addition to the pleasure of practicing with others. I cap the attendance to 10 people, so everyone gets personal attention.

Please bring your own yoga props: mat, strap, block, blanket.

​I will continue to video the first 75 minutes for those who wish to practice at home online, using their regular class package.

There are three ways to sign up and pay. Email me at [email protected] and pay by check or cash, or Zelle (search for Susan Brantley 503 407-9677).

Or use this PayPal link. Once you get to my page, click “send,” then it asks you to log in. Once you get to the money screen, just type in the amount ending in .00 and note which month you are paying for.
www.paypal.me/SueBrantley/
                                 --photo credit: Jade Williams Unsplash

Love Your Fascia In-Studio Workshop
Fascial Fitness Three-Part Workshop
Sunday, November 9, 2025
12:00-1:00 - Self-Myofascial Release Using a Tennis Ball
1:15-2:15 - Traditional Hanna Somatic Exercise
2:30-3:30 - Fascial Hydration Techniques

I'm excited to announce a brand new, three part workshop designed to hydrate, loosen and re-train your fascial system. The first hour will focus on self-myofascial release techniques using a tennis ball. We will work on all the body parts, which will feel like you just had a massage (because you did!)

The second hour will use traditional Hanna Somatic Exercises to affect the tissue in a different way. Slow and gentle rocking movements will down-regulate your entire system, including the nervous system and the brain. The technique unwinds the entire body in all the planes of movement. We will work on releasing and balancing the Red Light Reflex (spinal flexion), the Green Light Reflex (spinal extension) and the Trauma Reflex (side and rotational movements). 

The third hour will incorporate more standing and flowing movements. I will draw from techniques developed by STOTT Pilates, which use rocking movements, breathing techniques, and expansion into the tight tissues. I will also lead you through more complex somatics exercises I've developed using both the STOTT Pilates approach and Somatic movements. 

You can take one, two, or all three hours of this workshop. I recommend doing all three, you will find the techniques that resonate with you the most to take into your own practice. It will be a glorious afternoon of self-care!

1 hour: $50* ($53 PayPal)
2 hours: $65 ($68 PayPal)
3 hours: $80 ($84 PayPal)

*Note the prices listed first are for cash or check payment. The PayPal amount is more because they assess a processing fee. There are two ways to sign up and pay. Email me at [email protected] to pay by check or cash.

Or use this PayPal link. Once you get to my page, click “send,” then it asks you to log in. Once you get to the money screen, just type in the dollar amount ending with .00 and note which hour(s) you are paying for.

www.paypal.me/SueBrantley/

Please bring your own yoga mat and a blanket or pillow for under your head. Bring a tennis ball for the first hour.
Or you can call me at (503) 407-9677.  Please see my current Cancellation Policies.

Feedback from clients.

Blending a deep awareness of movement, anatomy and physiology, Sue draws on her extensive studies in dance, yoga, Pilates and Hanna Somatics to teach from a place of open-hearted focus!  Her instructions include modifications so each participant can tailor their experience to their own history and needs. I leave her highly effective sessions with greater mobility, strength, ease and awareness. She’s a joy to work with!  --JL
"While I wish that we could still roam about freely to attend Sue's classes in person, attending her classes online has been great! ZOOM is an easy, no fuss app to access and use. Since Sue limits the number of people in each class she is still able to observe us and provides individual feedback as needed in order to ensure that we are getting the most out of each move and to avoid injury.  Thank you, Sue!"  -JR
Photo credits: Leo Roomets - Unsplash (header), Paul Smailes (side photos)