At the threshold of spring — spaces to gather 🌿
“Nature does not rush. It recalibrates.” — Andrea Rare
Happy Equinox dear friends,
A small offering for today alongside ways to gather — this grounding meditation track has been a steady companion for me lately, especially at the edges of the day. A gentle way to return to clarity, whether at dawn, dusk, or in a midday pause:
With this week’s mantra (ever-evolving):
Breathing In — Compassion
Out — Light
In — Radiance
Out — Rest
A quiet rhythm of receiving and offering, ebbing and flowing in kind.
Whew — it’s been a week. As we arrive at the threshold of spring, the days continue their dance of warming and wet, grays and glimpses. Have you been noticing the shifts within? Perhaps a little more energy, alongside tenderness… a desire for change, mixed with fatigue.
I imagine many of us are feeling our nervous systems riding these waves — I know mine has been.
With the equinox, there’s a quiet invitation to recalibrate and harness what supports us. I keep returning to gratitude for this practice and for each of you. These intimate gatherings feel special because of the presence we collectively bring — meeting the full spectrum of our lives. It’s what allows for genuine connection and healing, especially in complex times.
If you’re feeling the pull to land, reset, or simply move and breathe in good company — I would love for you to join in upcoming practices.
✨ A few spots are open for Saturday morning at Humberside Loft (9am)
A steady, warming flow to clear, harmonize, nourish, and gently enliven as the days begin to lengthen.
We’ll gather for practice, with time after for tea, simple treats, and connection — taking in the early spring stirrings, gardens, and chickens.
Friday Flow is live at 8am online, and I’m subbing this afternoon 3pm at Heart Spring (Yoga for Chronic Pain).
Next week carries a spring break rhythm for me — a welcome pause. Classes will continue as scheduled, with the exception of Tuesday (Furbaby Koba's birthday on the coast!).
Upcoming Yoga Classes (all times PT)
🌿 Online
Wed 11:00am — Community Circle (Free)
Fri 8:00am — Friday Flow (Pay What You Can)
🌿 Humberside Loft
Sat 9:00am — Root & Rise
(Intimate small group flow — come join us!)
🌿 Free Accessible Yoga — Providence St. Vincent
Mon 9:00am & 10:00am- Visit @Basecamp for full schedule
🌿 Heart Spring Health — Sellwood
Mon 6:30am — Root & Rise
Tues 10:00am — Embodied Yoga Therapy (Off 3/24)
Wed 4:45pm — Slow Flow
Wed 6:15pm — Ground & Release
Fri 3:00–4:15 — Subbing Yoga for Chronic Pain (3/20)
🔗 Calendar & Booking
www.mayalakeyoga.com/classes
➡ Practice: @MayaLakeYoga Youtube
➡ Listen: Maya Lake Yoga- Coming Home Soundscapes Playlist.
Below are a few glimpses from this season — signs of continued emergence all around us.
Keep giving heart. Warmth, Circulation, Enlivening & Clarity.
Wholehearted care for mind, body, and spirit.
I hope to see you soon — in the days and weeks ahead.
In radiance & rest,
with love & light,
Maya
