Class Descriptions

An exploration of embodiment through a blend of mindful yoga asana, functional movement, contemplative wisdom, and intuitive flow. 

DanceLab is a space to playfully experiment with moving the body spontaneously through shifting moods and musical shapes - freeing ourselves from the mind’s tyranny of judgment and comparison - into a space of freedom, joy, and plain old fun! Take some time out to let go, cut loose, and honor your movement expression in a welcoming space. Your dance is unique as your fingerprint, while dancing together builds energy and community. There are no steps to learn - it’s freestyle movement inspired by community and a changing selection of evocative and lively music. We close with a meditative cool down and reflection. 

  1. This is not a contact-heavy dance space, but please ask for consent for contact dance 

  2. Vocalizing, singing, quietude, movement, and stillness are all welcome. 

  3. Be aware of and take care of others in the space, avoid trip hazards, and take good care of yourself! 

Flow yoga includes mindful, flowing, and more vigorous postures and movements for flexibility and strength, deep breathing and pranayama practices, guided meditation and rest. Postures will move from the floor to hands-and-knees to standing and feature vinyasa style sun salutations and other sequences that connect posture to posture, breath to movement, and mind and body. This drop-in style class is suitable for active people, and a range of props will or can be utilized to support and adapt the practice. A general prerequisite to fully engage the class includes the ability to bend knees, bear weight on the hands, and get onto and up from the floor. Please bring your own yoga mat!

Gentle yoga includes mindful and gentle postures and movements for flexibility and strength, deep breathing and pranayama practices, guided meditation and rest. This class is suitable for most ability levels, and a range of props will or can be utilized to support and adapt the practice. A general prerequisite to fully engage this drop-in style class includes the ability to bend knees and/or get onto and up from the floor, but more robust adaptations can be made. Please bring your own yoga mat!

MindLab is a down-to-earth, yet expansive meditation class encouraging a spirit of experimentation and curiosity as we cultivate mindfulness and compassion and explore "inner space." Each session reviews bite-sized psychological themes and philosophical tenets of Buddhism and contemporary mindfulness. This class places a clear emphasis on how practices and ideas are readily applicable to daily life! Observation, discussion, and analysis, paired with heartful reflection, support each individual's research of the interior landscape. MindLab can be attended as a 10-session series or on a drop-in basis; all levels of experience welcome. 

Quiet meditation sessions are specifically for those who have already developed an understanding of and have experience in self-guided practice, meditation technique and methodology, and/or open awareness. Practitioners will meet in community, light a candle, stretch and prepare individually for 8-10 minutes, then sit/lay quietly in self-guided practice for 24 minutes. Sessions will close with a dedication or simple, non-sectarian prayer of goodwill. This is not a good space for walking meditation, verbalized mantra practice, audible pranayama or other techniques that conflict with a quiet, still, communal space. For more instruction-based classes, try MindLab, Monday Night Mindfulness, or one of our series programs.

Recovery Dharma meetings offer a trauma-informed and empowered approach to recovery based on Buddhist principles. Meetings are peer-led and non-theistic. We welcome all those who wish to pursue recovery as part of our community. Studio provides kneeling benches, zafus, zabutons, and chairs. Free; donations to support the space are welcome.

Class Rates

  • Classes are sold in single, five, ten, and twenty class packs. 
  • One class pass can be used for two 30-40 minute classes or one class 1-1.5 hours in length. Product usage is tracked digitally via the Momence App. Classes greater than 1.5 hours in length, special events, series, and workshops may have special pricing; please visit the events page for more.  
  • Classes can be purchased with a credit or debit card via TouchNet, onsite via exact cash, or a check made out Oregon State University. Class passes will be loaded into your Momence account within 24-48 hours of purchase, however you may begin to attend classes and use your passes before then. 
    • 1 Class Pass Student Rate: $15
    • 5 Class Passes Student Rate: $75
    • 10 Class Passes Student Rate: $125
    • 20 Class Passes Student Rate: $250 
  • For OSU Undergraduate students: Due to a generous grant from the OSU Women's Giving Circle, we are grateful to offer partial scholarship support for participation in our programs. OSU undergraduates can apply for a Marigold scholarship here.
  • Class passes expire one year from purchase and are recycled into our scholarship program. Please contact us if you have unusual circumstances. 
  • Classes are sold in single, five, ten, and twenty class packs. 
  • One class pass can be used for two 30-40 minute classes or one class 1-1.5 hours in length. Product usage is tracked digitally via the Momence App. Classes greater than 1.5 hours in length, special events, series, and workshops may have special pricing; please visit the events page for more.  
  • Classes can be purchased with a credit or debit card via TouchNet, onsite via exact cash, or a check made out Oregon State University. Class passes will be loaded into your Momence account within 24-48 hours of purchase, however you may begin to attend classes and use your passes before then. 
  • 1 Class Pass Faculty/Staff Rate: $18
  • 5 Class Passes Faculty/Staff Rate: $80
  • 10 Class Passes Faculty/Staff Rate: $135
  • 20 Class Passes Faculty/Staff Rate: $270
  • Class passes expire one year from purchase and are recycled into our scholarship program. Please contact us if you have unusual circumstances. 
  • Classes are sold in single, five, ten, and twenty class packs. 
  • One class pass can be used for two 30-40 minute classes or one class 1-1.5 hours in length. Product usage is tracked digitally via the Momence App. Classes greater than 1.5 hours in length, special events, series, and workshops may have special pricing; please visit the events page for more.  
  • Classes can be purchased with a credit or debit card via TouchNet, onsite via exact cash, or a check made out Oregon State University. Class passes will be loaded into your Momence account within 24-48 hours of purchase, however you may begin to attend classes and use your passes before then. 
  • 1 Class Pass Community Rate: $20
  • 5 Class Passes Community Rate: $85
  • 10 Class Passes Community Rate: $150
  • 20 Class Passes Community Rate: $300
  • Class passes expire one year from purchase and are recycled into our scholarship program. Please contact us if you have unusual circumstances.