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A Letter to the Namaspa Community from its Founder, Suzie Newcome
As we approach Namaspa's 18th anniversary, it strikes me that I've been as much a student of this venture as a teacher. I created the...

Namaspa Team
Jun 294 min read


Honoring the Threshold: A New Chapter for the Redmond Studio
In yogic philosophy, transitions are sacred . They are the kumbhaka (retentions) between breaths, the space between poses, the quiet...

Namaspa Team
Jun 294 min read


International Day of Yoga 2025
Each year on June 21st , communities around the world come together to honor International Day of Yoga — a global recognition of yoga as...

Breyn Hibbs
May 305 min read


Shine Your Inner Radiance
As spring unfolds toward its peak before turning to summer, it offers a beautiful mirror for our own journeys of health and vitality. At...

Breyn Hibbs
Apr 305 min read


Yogic Wisdom for Planetary Stewardship
Happy Earth Month, Namaspa Community! Every April, people around the world pause to reflect on the Earth – our collective home, our...

Breyn Hibbs
Mar 305 min read


Namaspa Is Our Name For A Reason!
It was at the heart of the vision of our Founder and Owner, Suzie Newcome, from the very beginning of Namapsa in 2007, to create a space...

Breyn Hibbs
Feb 289 min read


Building a Culture of Ahimsa, Metta, & Consent
As we step into February, the month often associated with connection, care, and love, we at Namaspa Yoga Community are embracing an even...

Breyn Hibbs
Jan 308 min read


Let It Be Easy
(Blog originally written and published on community member Jules Williams' blog, "News from Jules" on May 20, 2024; she asked if we...

Jules Williams
Jan 166 min read


Nourish Yourself
As we welcome a new year, many feel the call to re-evaluate intentions and habits, particularly around health and wellness. At Namaspa,...

Namaspa Team
Dec 30, 202410 min read


The Yoga of Sound: Exploring Nada Yoga
This month in our blog – as well as for our upcoming New Years offerings – we are turning our attention to a deeply transformative and...

Breyn Hibbs
Nov 29, 20247 min read


Generosity that Generates Impact
"You find the light within us. You don’t find it within politics, but you find it in us. The soul is composed of love, compassion,...

Breyn Hibbs
Oct 29, 20247 min read


Your Life is YOURS! The Power of Taking Responsibility & Creating New Habits
Inspiring & Provocative Questions for Your Path Toward Greater Health, Wellbeing, & Awakening: Holding a perspective of what you most...

Breyn Hibbs
Sep 29, 20247 min read


A Hub for Yoga Teacher Training in Central Oregon
For nearly 17 years, since 2007 when we opened our doors, Namaspa has been a sanctuary for yoga practitioners of all styles and levels...

Breyn Hibbs
Aug 29, 20246 min read


Showing Up & ‘Coming Back’
“A profound shift has occurred within me as a yoga instructor with regards to seeing my unique path forward. Developing the confidence to...

Breyn Hibbs
Jul 29, 20246 min read


A Yogic Perspective on Freedom & Liberation this 4th of July
As fireworks light up the sky and communities in the U.S. come together to celebrate the 4th of July, conversations occasionally turn to...

Breyn Hibbs
Jun 27, 20245 min read


Sobriety, Mental Health, Resilience, and a Cross-Country Bike Ride
This month, we bring you the story and journey of Mike Bowen: a brave, dedicated, and determined individual who has embarked on a...

Breyn Hibbs
May 31, 20247 min read


Nurturing Mental Health: The Power of Yoga, Mindfulness, and Community Connection
Each May, the calendar in the U.S. turns its focus to an issue that affects millions of lives: mental health. Since 1949, Mental Health...

Breyn Hibbs
Apr 29, 20246 min read


Soul Recovery
To most people, the word recovery means two things: recovering from an illness or injury, or recovering from an addiction. And although...

Breyn Hibbs
Mar 30, 20246 min read


Seasonal Living: Spring into Renewal, Curiosity, & Play
As the wheel turns, we are entering the threshold time between the end of winter and the beginning of spring, marked by the Spring...

Breyn Hibbs
Feb 28, 20248 min read


Growing & Deepening Connection Through Yoga On & Off Your Mat
The origins of the word yoga can be traced to a word in the ancient Pāli language, yug, before it evolved into the Sanskrit word yoga we...

Breyn Hibbs
Jan 29, 20247 min read
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