The Practices & Why

I love to guide physical practices that bring attention to how it feels to move, rather than how it looks. Meditation & breath practices help guide us back to the quiet stillness within.

Mindfulness teaches us to be present, with kindness and care.

Upcoming Events & Classes

  • A Morning of Mindfulness

    Honoring Earth Day

    DATE: Saturday, April 20th, 2024

    TIME: 9:00am - 12:00pm

    WHERE: Congregational Church of Mercer Island

    PRICE: Sliding Scale

    -Sustaining rate (pays our basics): $45
    -Supported rate (our community helps): $25
    -Benefactor rate (help us help others): $60

    DETAILS:

    We invite you to join us in a Morning of Mindfulness as we take time to pause and offer our gratitude on this Earth Day 2024. We will gather in the beautiful sanctuary of the Congregational Church of Mercer Island where we will discover the calming, healing effects of Mindfulness practices.

    Our morning will offer foundational information on mindfulness and include gentle movement, breath practice, guided meditations, and a mindful yoga practice. When combined, these different techniques teach us what it means to be truly present.

    No previous meditation or yoga experience required to attend, enjoy, and benefit from this special event.

    REGISTER HERE

  • Weekly Mindfulness Meditation Class


    WHEN:     Tuesdays, 8:00 - 9:00 am
    or 24 hours for virtual viewing access

    WHERE: Zoom or In-Studio at Columbia City Yoga

    PRICE: Purchase a Drop-In Pass, Class Pack, or Membership from Columbia City Yoga

    DETAILS:

    This welcoming sangha (community) is intended for those who have never meditated, as well as those with an established practice. We begin with a brief talk on mindfulness- what it means, why we need more of it, and how it can change our lives. In addition to leading a guided meditation, Maria will often include accessible gentle movement, pranayama and other mindful practices.

    REGISTER HERE

In-Studio & Virtual Classes

  • Group Meditation Classes

    Mindfulness meditation offers a path back to ourselves, our bodies and the present moment. Modern life tends to lure us into the busy thinking mind in a constant rush forward and we can lose touch with ourselves. Mindfulness meditation reminds us it is okay to slow down & breathe . . . that the beauty & joy we seek is right here in this moment of our life. We learn to be more balanced, resilient and steady no matter what life serves up. Mindfulness helps us to return to the innate wisdom within.

  • Group Yoga & Movement

    My group practices are thoughtfully sequenced offering space to explore, learn and listen to your own body. We work with strength, flexibility, balance, & functional mobility into each practice. The intention is to help us wake up to the beauty and the capacity of our bodies, honoring our own limitations and possibilities. We put the breath at the forefront of the practice, allowing the flow of breath to guide us in the dance of movement and stillness.

Maria Bliss currently offers a variety of yoga classes at Columbia City Yoga in Seattle. To explore her class schedule and discover numerous other exceptional classes and instructors, visit the Columbia City Yoga website for more information.

Move • Breathe • Listen

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