Featured classes for May
Springtime wellness at Prema
Let Your Yoga Dance. Sat. May 2, 1–2:00 pm with Pam. A joyful movement practice that blends yoga, breath, and accessible guided and free form dancing, Let Your Yoga Dance (TM) is where fun and funky meet deep and sacred. Set to energizing and soulful music, you’ll dance your way through the chakras and in community with others. No experience needed. All bodies welcome! Fundraiser for Portland Immigrant Rights Coalition–pay what you wish via Venmo when you arrive. Do register so we know how many to expect.
Sanctuary: Energy, Sound & Movement Healing. Sun. May 17, 3:00– 4:30 pm with Ariel Hart. Gather in the quiet wake of the New Moon in Taurus — a potent time to anchor intentions into the body and deeply nourish your nervous system. This session weaves together movement and tapping, energetic kriyas, an immersive sound bath with consent-based Reiki, a grounding flower ritual, and a community altar creation. Bring a yoga mat, a journal, and any altar offerings — stones, herbs, or flowers — that represent what you're rooting into this new cycle (you'll take these home). Blankets, bolsters, and eye pillows provided. Cost $17 for a drop in or use your pass. Register Here. Don’t miss this…Ariel is a beloved and special teacher in Portland.
Tune Your Nervous System: Yoga, Education, & Sound. Sun. May 31, Practice 2:00 – 3:00 PM Gong Sound Bath 3:00 – 4:00 PM. Join Maria Williquette, RYT-500 and LMFT, for an exploration of how your nervous system works — and how to work with it more effectively. Maria blends the wisdom of yoga with the knowledge of psychology to create a deep, fun, and educational experience. Expect about 20 minutes of lecture and reflective practices to understand your nervous system, followed by a thoughtful yoga practice informed by what you've learned. After a short break, settle into an optional gong sound bath to release tension and restore calm. Cost $25 Lecture + Practice (in person, livestream, or recording), $10 add-on Gong Sound Bath (in person only). Register now to save your spot!
About retreats at Prema Yoga
Are you craving a space to actually nourish and rejuvenate you? Like really deeply? Are you someone who is engaged in learning about yourself and your life and wish for more time and support so you can take this work further? Does going to a quiet and beautiful location to move, breathe, and be introspective in community appeal to you? If so, you are a perfect candidate for a yoga retreat with Prema Yoga Milwaukie!
Currently, Maria is hosting one upcoming retreat, see descriptions below.
Do a solid for yourself, carve out time and experience the magic and care of a yoga retreat with Maria.
Upcoming retreats
May 7–10, 2026
Whidbey Island
Join us for a four-day rejuvenating spring retreat at the Aldermarsh Retreat Center where you can rest, reset, and heal. Immerse yourself in nature, practice yoga with a small group, explore the island, and reconnect with yourself. See retreat details and costs.