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Workshops
I draw inspiration from all my movement practices to create unique workshop experiences.
The topics change monthly. Please check regularly for new listings.
The topics change monthly. Please check regularly for new listings.
In Person Yoga Workshops
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Saturday Active + Restorative Yoga
January 18, February 8, March 8, June 14, 2025* 10:00 - 12:00 pm - In Studio $55 per session paid by check/cash $58 per session paid via 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 two ways to sign up and pay. Email me at [email protected] and 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 58.00 and note which month you are paying for. www.paypal.me/SueBrantley/ *Note, no workshops in April and May 2025 --photo credit: Conscious Design, Unsplash |
Self-Care Sunday
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Renew Yourself with Somatics
Sunday, March 16, 2025 12:00 - 1:00 pm - $35 check/cash or $38 PayPal 12:00-2:00 pm - $55 check/cash or $58 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 me for a live Somatics workshop! It's really two workshops in one. The first hour will unwind the entire body in all the planes of movement. They correspond to the Red Light Reflex (spinal flexion), the Green Light Reflex (spinal extension) and the Trauma Reflex (side and rotational movements). All will be addressed and balanced. The first hour is appropriate for beginners, and will feature some of the classic, time-tested Somatic Exercises developed by Thomas Hannah.
We will use the second hour to go more deeply into the hips, shoulders and neck. Some somatics experience is suggested for this section. The movements will delve into more complex movement patterns to more deeply unwind our areas of Sensory Motor Amnesia (the brain forgot how to do a movement). Please bring your own yoga mat and a blanket or pillow for under your head. There are two ways to sign up and pay. Email me at [email protected] and pay by check. 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 you want to pay in the format with .00 at the end (i.e. 38.00 or 58.00). www.paypal.me/SueBrantley/ --photo credit: Somatic Movement Center |
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Or you can call me at (503) 407-9677. Please see my current Cancellation Policies.
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Feedback from clients.
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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 |
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"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)