Moving Meditations

10/20/2026

10/19/2026

Visiting St. Pete, FL - this is one of the best gyms to hit while you are in town! St. Pete Strength Center is a world class locally-owned gym, with quality equipment, plenty of space, and a laid back welcoming vibe. I messaged the owner Chris Werner about a drop in and he made sure I was set up to get my workout in on my travels. 💪 10/10

10/15/2026

Went home to St. Pete, FL for a family reunion and got to see some clients and visit my old stomping grounds 💆‍♀️💪 Solely Therapeutic Massage and Wellness Studio and St. Pete Strength Center are both world class facilities in their respective fields - run by independent practitioners Kelley Kapoi | Solely Therapeutic Massage | NCBTMB Educator and Chris Werner and their dedicated teams of massage therapists, office managers, and trainers 👏

It feels so good to come back and see these spaces flourishing, growing, expanding in their capacities to serve the local community and out of town visitors alike 🥲 Kelley and Chris are fantastic owner-operators and they are great with their teams, I believe in part because they walk the talk and practice what they preach! They’re not just owners, they are healthcare providers and know how hard and disempowering it can be to work in these fields. I’m so grateful for their open door policy with me and I am proud and elated to be able to continue to work (and work out!) there when I’m in town. 🥰

If you’re in St. Pete as a local or as a visitor, I highly recommend visiting both of these small businesses for your own wellbeing! The best Therapeutic Massage in St. Pete (and Wellness Studio!) and the best Local Gym in St. Pete by far!!

09/23/2026

Golden Hour at thesoakinggarden is the perfect time for yoga and relaxation with friends 🧘‍♀️🙏🛁🌅
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Stay tuned for another Thai Yoga + Soak event in the near future! We had too much fun not to do it again 🤗
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09/03/2026

Free Thai massage pop ups at these lovely community events in Portland are so fun! Mis Tacones 🌮🌮🌮 are good people and seem to only attract good people and the best vibes ✨

I’ve been practicing for 13 years but it’s still so rewarding to share this healing art with others, and especially those experiencing it for the first time 🥰 Over the years, I’ve met some long term friends and clients at my booth, and I’m excited to keep showing up in community in this way! 💐 I even got to be next to Mariquita Medicinals flower booth this time! So dreamy.

08/24/2026

“Supersets are a workout technique where you pair two exercises that *typically* target different muscles and do them back-to-back with little to no rest in between.” (Definition courtesy of Hevy - Gym Workout Tracker 👏)

These are the superset pairings I offered last week in my “Lift Strong” class at Lloyd Athletic Club 🙌 We executed 6 complementary pairs of exercises, 3 rounds each, at light, moderate, or heavy weight. When using lighter weight, participants carried out higher rep ranges (10-12), moderate rep ranges (8-10) with moderate weight, and lower rep ranges (6-8) with heavier weight. Because this is a larger group fitness class in a studio space, we generally use lighter weights in the form of barbells, dumbbells, step benches with risers, and even chairs, bands, blocks, and blankets 🤗

The key is to find the appropriate entry point for YOU and to progress that variation over time with consistency 👏 Variations shown in these videos were not the only variations offered! Feel free to DM if you’re having trouble finding the way to make these exercises accessible 💪

It’s never “all-or-nothing,” and there’s always a way to modify the exercise or find one that’s similar-enough!

08/18/2026

Update! NOW on Sunday, SEPTEMBER 20TH from 6-8pm! Join Rissa of Moving Meditations for this one of a kind experience at thesoakinggarden in NE Portland 🧘‍♀️😌🪴🌅

Meet in the upstairs wellness studio for a one hour Thai Yoga class at 6pm, followed by one hour of sauna, cold plunge, hot tub, and relaxation in the lovely garden space. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided and you are welcome to bring your own (no glass though)!

Only 10 spots available at $65 per person plus Eventbrite fees (direct pay discount available upon request).

Link in bio for more details. Save your spot ASAP!
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08/12/2026

Here are some hip mobility/stretch/exercise videos I recorded for a client last week. Feel free to follow along and try them out - especially if your hips feel tight!

07/27/2026

So excited to collaborate with thesoakinggarden and provide one of a kind wellness events for the Portland area! Join me Sunday, September 20th from 6-8pm for Golden Hour Thai Yoga + Soak 😌🙏🌅

07/23/2026

On days when my client’s low back is feeling stiff and achey, we started with some light loaded movement before getting into heavier lifts!