What brought Victoria to yoga was her own health challenge with chronic pain. She is deeply inspired by anatomy, functional movement, and pain science. She believes we all possess an inner wisdom within our bodies and aim to reinvigorate that inner wisdom so that her students can utilize these skills both on and off their mats. Her continual study of body mechanics, yoga's effect on the body, and pain science, have allowed her to assist students to finding pain relief through the use of a variety of movement techniques. She's been teaching and studying since 2019. She had the honor of studying from many of the great yoga teachers in the Portland, Oregon community, including Annie Adamson, Rachel Lundberg, and Julie Gudmestad. She has studied vinyasa, hatha and yin yoga, and has also dipped her toe into pre and postnatal yoga.

• 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training | Yoga Union 2019

• 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training | Primal Vinyasa 2019

• 20 Yin Yoga Teacher Training | Yoga Renew 2023

• 300 hour Alignment Based Yoga Specialist Teacher Training | Yoga Oak University 2024

The style of yoga she's currently teaching at Thrive is hatha flow, alignment-based and yin. When she’s not in the studio, you will find Victoria adventuring with her family, reading a good book or enjoying the Oregon coast.

Mary's purpose as a teacher is to inspire her students through yoga, and to empower them to unlock their strength and potential both on and off the mat. With a soothing voice and a gentle presence, she leads them to discover their true nature through breath awareness, flowing movement and core connection. Through yoga, meditation and a lot of self inquiry, Mary found her way into recovery from alcohol/drug use disorder, depression/anxiety and perfectionism. Her genuine hope is to share her path with others and guide her students to live a life of freedom and ease in body, mind and soul. Mary has been studying and practicing yoga for over 20 years. She completed a 200-hour teacher training in Classical Yoga in 2009, and a 300-hour training in Yoga Therapy in 2014. With this strong foundation and a love for vinyasa flow, she went on to complete Level I and Level 2 Baptiste Yoga training in 2016 and 2018, respectively.

Lori’s yoga journey started years ago when she took her first yoga class at a YMCA. She was immediately hooked. In her own words, “I didn’t know at the time how transformative yoga would be for me on so many levels. My dream of teaching yoga started with that first class.” Lori realized that dream (just a mere 25 years later) when she completed her 200-hour training with Austin and Amber Richman at Cambio Yoga in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She’s been teaching various styles of yoga classes since her 2017 certification, including Yin, Slow-Flow, Vinyasa as well as private sessions. Lori believes that yoga has endless lessons to teach us, both on and off the mat. She’s excited to be a part of your yoga journey at Thrive, and looks forward to meeting you on your mat. When she’s not teaching, Lori can be found hiking, camping, and spending time with her husband, family, friends, and two cats.

Karen’s yoga journey began in 2015 when she joined 200-hour yoga teacher training, and leaving her IT job behind. During this process, she re-connected with her heart and discovered her love for healing and the body’s ability to heal itself through Aryurveda, an ancient holistic medical system originating in India. She completed her 300-hour Ayurvedic consultant training in 2019 from the American Institute of Vedic studies with Dr. David Frawley. In 2023, Karen completed 510 hours of Advanced Ayurvedic consulting with the Sevanti Institute, a group of “passionate Ayurveda educators who believe that the greatest medicine is derived from the body’s natural intelligence, and that true healing comes from self knowledge, new beginnings, healthy foods and balanced lifestyles.” Karen’s teaching goal is to elevate consciousness in individuals and in the world. She combines both yoga and Ayurveda in her classes, as well as leading her popular Ayurvedic workshops. In her words, “These two powerful tools help me heal myself and others, and fill my heart with joy.” Karen especially loves Hatha flow and Vinyasa yoga practices. In her free time, she enjoys playing piano, traveling, writing and spending time with family.

Gaby completed her 200-hour vinyasa yoga teacher training in beautiful Nosara, Costa Rica in 2021. In her words, “It was an incredible experience that helped me deepen my love for yoga and mindfulness.” Gaby is passionate about guiding others on their yoga journey and helping them find balance, strength, peace and promoting holistic healing. Additionally she is also a dedicated student pursuing naturopathic medicine. Balancing the study of natural medicine and the practice of yoga has been so incredible for her. When she is not on the mat, you can find Gaby out in nature, enjoying a cup of tea or of course, studying or crafting. Gaby is happy to embrace and support this journey with you.

Jaime has been singing lullabies, mantras, broadway hits, and her own compositions since she was just a one-year-old, and she is both classically trained vocally as well as in jazz. In 2015, her curiosity led her to a 200-hour yoga teacher training program with Rachel Lundberg. Upon completion, Jaime began teaching immediately. She shares her gifts through restorative, lullaby, foundations and Hatha yoga and leading various workshops and retreats. Jaime has travelled the world and studied with yoga greats around the United States and vocal powerhouses in London and throughout the U.S. In her free time, you will find Jaime loving on her son, deep in a forest or climbing mountains to the sound of her own music.

Drew discovered yoga in college while recovering from a sports-related back injury. What began as a way to support healing quickly became a lifelong passion. Through consistent practice, Drew experienced firsthand how yoga can strengthen the body while also bringing balance and clarity to the mind. Drew enjoys practicing a variety of styles including vinyasa, hatha, ashtanga, foundations, aerial, and paddle board yoga, and brings enthusiasm for exploration into each class. As a teacher, Drew aims to guide students through thoughtful, intentional practices that are nourishing and supportive for both the body and mind. Drew completed the 200-hour Alignment Based Yoga Specialist (ABYS) Level 1 training through YogaOAK University in 2025 with Rachel Lundberg. When not at the studio, Drew enjoys hiking in the forests of the Pacific Northwest, gardening, and spending time with friends.

Lisa’s eclectic style blends physical and mindful aspects of yoga to create a practice that helps students become stronger and more flexible. Classes will typically offer tools that students can take home for use on and off the mat. Lisa has studied various styles of yoga for more than 40 years, including Hatha, Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Kripalu and Bikram. After pursuing more physically intense forms of yoga as a young adult, Lisa eventually found her long-term teacher, Julie Gudmestad of Portland, OR, whose disciplined, alignment-focused approach and Iyengar-inspired roots offered both technical challenge and anatomy-aware movement. Lisa earned her 300 YTT certificate from Yoga for Life, November 2024, and was recently certified as an Alignment-Based Yoga Specialist under Rachel Lundberg. In addition to a yoga practice, Lisa has maintained a consistent meditation practice and is currently mentoring with a well-known Buddhist meditation teacher. She frequently brings elements of mindfulness and philosophy into her teaching. Recently retired, when not doing yoga Lisa enjoys getting outside, traveling the world with her husband, and attempting to read far too many books at the same time. She is also a volunteer conflict mediator for the City of Beaverton.

Stacy started Pilates in 2003 and noticed how much better her body felt after class! Shortly thereafter, it was an easy decision for her to become an instructor and be able to share her passion with so many people. Stacy especially loves how Pilates is such an effective workout while being low impact and engaging the whole body. She teaches in a contemporary Pilates style which integrates classical Pilates techniques with a fusion of added stretch, balance, and coordination. This allows for multi-level adaptability and a more customizable routine. In addition to teaching at Thrive, Stacy has studied at Fitour, Barre Above, and Imagodei Studios. When she’s not in the studio, you will find Stacy teaching elementary school and spending time with her family.

Having long benefited from movement practices that stimulate the mind and elevate the emotions, Jennie was drawn toward Qigong after more than 20 years of personal practice in belly dance and yoga. In her words, “Qigong spoke to me in a way no other practice had. Its simplicity was also its complexity; it was accessible yet challenging. It had no goal of performance, rather, the opposite - practitioners were guided to let go and find presence, free from the performance of roles.” In 2021, Jennie actively sought out training opportunities with Qigong instructors whose personal style spoke to her heart. She received her 200-hour certification from Holden QiGong and participated in Mimi Kuo-Deemer’s 2024 Teacher Mentorship Program. Jennie’s classes blend a progression of warm-ups, stretches, and activations before transitioning into flows, standing postures, and meditation. Inspired by the natural realm, Jennie adds a layer of nature-based metaphor. In her words, “I see qigong as a rich tapestry of imagery that invites us to explore our inner and outer worlds through embodied movement." When she is not teaching qigong, Jennie fills the role of Teacher Liaison for Holden QiGong, guiding new qigong teachers through the Teacher Certification Program. Beyond qigong, she can be found frolicking in the natural world, caring for her feather and fur babies, and spending time in the garden.

Growing up, movement was always a part of my life. From ballet and jazz/modern dance in my early years to yoga throughout motherhood and now into middle age, movement has been a constant source of grounding, resilience, and transformation through every season of life. I have been teaching yoga since 2019 and am a 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher, having completed my training with Yoga Union. I also hold an 85-hour Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training certification through Bhakti Yoga Movement under the guidance of Shana Celnicker-Chong. In addition, I am a Lamaze-Certified Holistic Childbirth Educator from Awaken Spirit Yoga and an Aqua Yoga Instructor, which allows me to support students across a variety of life stages and environments. My teaching is rooted in a deep appreciation for the relationship between the physical body and the emotional body. I believe movement practices like yoga offer a tangible way to connect with ourselves, cultivate awareness, and create space for healing and growth. Whether you're stepping onto the mat for the first time or simply seeking a supportive practice, my intention is to create a welcoming space where you can move with curiosity, compassion, and confidence. Outside the studio, I'm the proud mother of two sons in their twenties. I love spending time outdoors, taking trips to the coast, and sharing life's little adventures with my dog, Maggie Mu. These simple moments in nature continue to inspire the presence, balance, and joy that I hope to bring into every class.