Lunar Lotus Wellness

Learn the Art of Self Cultivation

Raja comes from the Sanskrit word for “royal.” It’s associated with Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, where he defines yoga as “cessation of the fluctuations of the mind.” The goal of raja yoga is, through absolute stillness and calm, to reach the royal, supreme self. Finding balance and being confident in yourself and your values gives you the foundation to make informed, powerful choices- it gives you a stillness where you can ask questions and look inward.

These classes aren’t to sweat or perform. I hold space for the entire human experience. My classes are a place where you can come in tense or scattered, and find a place for yourself to exhale, be vulnerable and rest. A space to integrate your whole self.

This is for you if

You feel disconnected or overwhelmed.
You’re tired of spaces that only honor the physical body.
You’re searching for a space where you’re allowed to soften, breathe and be.
You crave stillness, gentleness and meaning.

What you can expect from a class

A practice that weaves movement with introspection.
Classes grounded in tradition, but adapted to modern life.
Community and a space for open discussion.
Post-class tea time, where you can share, reflect and be heard.

In my classes you set time aside to take care of yourself; to be introspective, to relax fully and deeply, to release the stress and pressure of your life and to care for the wounded parts of your self.

Raja Yoga - Tai Chi - Martial Arts

Class Options

Whether you’re interested in trying out one class, or you want to commit to your mindfulness practice long-term, we have you covered with several different price and class options.

Raja yoga to help you slow down, feel deeply and reconnect with your body and spirit. Expect grounding movement, meaningful reflection, and a healing space where it’s safe to just be.
Feel and nourish the flow of energy in your body with Qigong movements, before practicing the Tai Chi forms. I teach the Tung Family, Yang Lineage 24 form style of Tai Chi. Every class is approachable for a beginner, and engaging for experienced practitioners.
Learn Hapkido, a Korean martial art. Classes are meant to serve neurodivergent kids, transgender youth and teens in recovery. Emphasis on each individual’s experience and needs.
Guided meditations and Dharma talks to help center you in times of turmoil. Set time aside to talk about what’s going on in your life, and receive guidance through a spiritual, yogic lens.
Enjoy a serene guided hike to a natural spring just outside of town. Center yourself in nature, meditate at a secluded waterfall, and drink tea brewed from fresh spring water.

Schedule a Class

Slow down, breathe deeply and return to yourself. All classes are trauma informed, beginner friendly and rooted in traditional yogic and martial practices. You’re invited to show up exactly as you are. Check out available class times or book a consultation to discuss your goals and background.

New Course Available!

Internal Conditioning for Martial Artists

$395.00

Mobility, balance, recovery and breathwork for serious martial artists. Learn fundamental skills from a fellow martial artist, drawing knowledge from yoga and tai chi, to increase your power, range of motion and endurance, and to reduce your recovery time.

What is Lunar Lotus?

My name is Ash, and I am the owner and teacher at Lunar Lotus Wellness, serving in Southwest Portland, Oregon. The name Lunar Lotus is meant to combine the symbolism of the moon- intuition, softness, “the unseen”- and the lotus flower- perseverance, liberation, bliss. By working with the unseen parts of yourself, following your intuition and sitting in stillness you can toil through the mud of your life, like the lotus flower, and bloom into a place of understanding.

I am a 500 hour Yoga Alliance certified teacher, a black belt in Hapkido martial arts, and an active practitioner of Tai Chi. I also serve a delightful cup of tea in the traditional Chinese gaiwan style, which is available after every class.

Yoga and martial arts have these stories of great sages and masters who are able to perform incredible feats; controlling matter through pure discipline and intention, extending their lives indefinitely through meditation and realization. Achieving perfection of the human condition.

Whether you believe in the stories or not, I believe if you follow the paths laid out by these masters you only stand to gain a greater understanding of your self in the process. I follow this path, and I dedicate my life to the study and devotion of the lessons of great yogis and teachers. I humbly offer to share what I have learned, and to model the excellence that I hope to achieve through practice and discipline.

My life is a devotion to the study and practice yoga. Through this devotion I aim to allow the light of the divine to shine through me, pure and unobstructed. Part of this devotion is to share this sacred practice.

Testimonials

Ash, thank you for being a reliably great yoga instructor. Yoga was a great way to calm the mind and heart. I’ll never forget starting your class during a stressful work day, seeing my heartbeat at 109bpm, and ending after savasana at 62bpm.
I came into Yoga and Tai Chi with Lunar Lotus having had no previous experience with this type of exercise. I was an out of shape 63 year old women. I knew that if I did not make some changes in my physical health I was going to continue to decline health wise. Needless to say, I was a little nervous not knowing what I could actually do.
Ash was great in making me realize that whatever I could do was alright. No judgement or pressure. After regularly going to classes for 6 months, I can say that my body has become healthier. I am amazed by the ways my flexibility has improved. I went from touching my knees in a forward fold to touching the ground. My balance has improved also.
I am always thinking, I can’t do that move or I’m so awkward, then Ash will demonstrate the move over and over until I am less awkward and more confident. He is so good about explaining each move and giving tips to help you improve your movement.
It seems to me that Ash has trained rigorously and studied the arts he is teaching to become a supportive and knowledgeable role model and teacher. He has been instrumental in bringing me into a healthier mind and body space.
Knowledgeable, experienced, and a mindfulness instructor in the art of Tai Chi.
I am learning to slow down with intent. Ash, is an expert at his craft.
Ash was hired to lead 50 people at a Nonviolence Communication training to intentionally slow down and how to include Tai Chi wellness.
Ash was amazing introducing our organization to Tai Chi wellness.