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 New Year's Practice: Beginning Again

    WHEN: Saturday, January 4th, 12:00-2:00pm

    WHERE: Congregational Church of Mercer Island

    PRICE: Sliding Scale starting at $30
    All net proceeds will go directly toward our ongoing sponsorship of Sinchana, a student at Shanti Bhavan Children’s School in India. Your generosity helps provide her with life-changing opportunities through education.

    DETAILS:

    Join Maria and Richard Guevara for a mindful, heart-centered practice to begin the year anew. Through yoga, meditation, and quiet reflection, we’ll take time to tune in, let go of the past, and reconnect with what truly matters.

    This is not about setting resolutions—it’s about showing up as we are, moving mindfully, and embracing a fresh start with presence and care. Whether you're looking for clarity, grounding, or simply space to breathe, this practice offers a supportive way to step into the year ahead.

    All levels are welcome. Let’s start the year together in community.

    REGISTER HERE

A Free Mindfulness Meditation Practice

As a “thank you” for being a member of the Yogabliss community, please enjoy this ~20 minute meditation from Maria’s weekly class at Columbia City Yoga.

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.

Move • Breathe • Listen

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