Yoga With Fawn

Yoga With Fawn Yoga therapist and owner of Elk Rock Yoga. Feminist, anti-oppressive, inclusive, collaborative, weight neutral lens. C-IAYT YACEP E-RYT 500 BFA HAES CREDN.

All her offerings are designed to help people gain greater self-empathy, connection and function. I have been teaching and creating vibrant and innovative learning experiences since 2008. Through interactive workshops for groups of up to 100+ participants, I bring my extensive experience as a somatic educator to organizations and institutions where I consult, provide guests lectures, and deliver staff development.

The weight and the heartbreak. There is so much impact on those around us when we are a cancer patient. My son has now s...
04/23/2026

The weight and the heartbreak. There is so much impact on those around us when we are a cancer patient. My son has now started to trust that I will be around, my partner is overwhelmed by tears less often, my family members can ask questions having nothing to do with my health.

I am surprised how little is known, especially with the increase in diagnoses among younger people. I find myself answering well-meaning/concerned questions: Why wasn't it caught sooner, and how did the cancer jump from uterus to my o***y while my body still performed above average?

I am lucky to be in remission, but now I face the reality of permanent damage that people overlook when they focus on "cancer-free."

Everything we go through helps us become better teachers and guides.

If you or someone in your circle is undergoing treatment or is in remission, yoga therapy is a great support-- gift them a 1:1 session with me. Of all the wonderful therapies I have tried, yoga therapy served me well throughout the journey.

DM if you'd like to connect and book a session or purchase a package for a friend. I work online or irl.

images of me and babe thirteen years ago in the old house

04/23/2026

Yoga is not an escape.

I am thrilled to announce that we are returning to Doe Bay for our annual retreat this November 5–9!Doe Bay is truly a s...
04/21/2026

I am thrilled to announce that we are returning to Doe Bay for our annual retreat this November 5–9!

Doe Bay is truly a special place that encourages deep relaxation and receptivity. It is the perfect setting for a fall getaway. Our itinerary includes:

- Private spa hours exclusive to our group
- Daily Ayurvedic midday meals
- 4–5 hours of yoga practice each day
- Free time for hiking, mushroom hunting, or sea kayaking
- Optional tastings at Doe Bay Winery, dinner at Doe Bay Cafe
- A front-row seat to the regatta
- As always, your 5th night is free

Registration is officially open! You can secure your spot now at elkrockyoga.com.

I look forward to seeing you there.

Hi everyone,Thank you to those who have been sharing my post regarding the Burnside space. While I have been in contact ...
04/19/2026

Hi everyone,

Thank you to those who have been sharing my post regarding the Burnside space. While I have been in contact with several people, I am still looking for a solid lead.

Here are a few other ways you can support me in my recovery:

- Shop-sitting: Offer your time freely or in trade to staff the space.

- Brokerage: Refer clients looking for commercial space in the Kerns neighborhood or be my broker and help me find a new tenant.

- Valuation Services: Provide assistance with business valuation in case someone wants to buy the business and grown upon its foundation.

- Rentals: Book either of my spaces for your own events or classes.

- Memberships: Purchase a yoga membership at Elk Rock Yoga.

- Take over my lease and make the space your own.

The Outpost is such a versatile venue, and we have successfully hosted creative and wellness events including sound baths, live music, painting classes, astrology and yoga therapy workshops, teacher trainings, kids' yoga, acupuncture, and makers markets. Now with the space split into half studio, half store, it offers even more opportunities for creative minded entrepreneurs.

With May 1 coming up fast, I remain optimistic-- we got this ya'll! DM with serious offers or help in the ways mentioned above-- friends can text me.
xo

04/16/2026

Hi everyone,

I am looking for someone to sublease or buy my business located at East Burnside and 22nd Ave starting May 1. While I love this location and the surrounding community, I am ready to pass the space on to a new owner.

The 1,800 sq. ft. ground-floor space is well-maintained and move-in ready. The layout is ideal for retail, wellness classes, events, coworking, or a combination of uses. Inventory, fixtures, and nearly new yoga props are negotiable for anyone interested in building upon the foundation we have established over the past year.

Key Details:

- Location: East Burnside and 22nd Ave
- Size: 1,800 sq. ft.
- Availability: May 1st
- Features: ADA bathroom, movement room with foam floors and curtain partition, two changing rooms, and a small office area
- Lease: Five-year term

Please help me spread the word. If you or anyone you know is interested, please reach out via DM or text for more details.

04/14/2026

My first teacher was Sant Ajaib Singh, a guru of meditation on the "celestial sound." This practice focused on inner sound and dharma talks on kindness rather than asana. Growing up in an artist household, singing was my first true love, and I especially loved the bhajans and harmonies we shared during satsang.

Because of this foundation in turning inward, my contemplative practice is very strong. Every year on my birthday, I contemplate mortality. This practice gave me the readiness to remain an active participant even through the fog of medical treatments. While the exploration of death often comes unexpectedly during major transitions, I prefer to visit the topic often and without fear.

In my own classes, I like to provide enough space to surrender in each minute. My movement lineage is derived from somatic practices like contact improvisation and contemporary performance, using asana primarily to warm up and cool down.

With that in mind, my long-time friend and colleague, Allegra, is hosting a workshop about death this Saturday at Elk Rock Yoga. I highly encourage you to attend; it is going to be a wonderful session.

Hi Everyone,As many of you know, an aggressive but life-saving cancer treatment resulted in a serious condition that I n...
04/10/2026

Hi Everyone,

As many of you know, an aggressive but life-saving cancer treatment resulted in a serious condition that I now manage daily. I am still learning my limits as I return to my roles as a mover, teacher, mother, partner, and business owner. My heart goes out to anyone else managing chronic health issues.

On a personal note, my hair is finally getting long enough for clips. I have also been enjoying the flowers in my backyard and connecting with the animals I live with. Last night, our family watched Sheng Wang’s new special, Purple, together to re-up our callback game.

Here's me today at The Outpost.

Hi everyone,We are now offering caregiver/parent + pre-crawling baby classes at the Outpost on Sundays at 8:30 AM.Puttin...
04/08/2026

Hi everyone,

We are now offering caregiver/parent + pre-crawling baby classes at the Outpost on Sundays at 8:30 AM.

Putting together the assets for marketing, I found this image in the archives of me leading perinatal classes at the former Alma Midwifery Movement space on Stark.

Taken by April Sanders—fellow PNCA alumna— this image reminds me of the singular rowdiness of a room full of newborns, and how my son would ride around Laurelhurst Park in a stroller with Danny-the-nanny while I was teaching those classes, and when Fred Armison was at Sweet Pea where I would get my Charley Brown treat or hummus salad to keep me going.

Anyhoo, Chie will teach the classes at the Outpost, and is fluent in Japanese, but I used this picture because it makes me smile.

Drop ins welcome!

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5975 SE 52nd Avenue
Portland, OR
97206

Website

https://www.elkrockyoga.com/

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ORIGIN STORY

In my early twenties I fronted a band, lived in a skate shop in San Francisco and wore the heck outta some pleather and animal print🐆. Studying jazz composition and postmodern dance by day, serving punk shows by night, these were my formative years, and when I first began using yoga for self care. The yoga scene back then was pretty much only vinyasa. As a dancer I really didn’t benefit from practicing extreme yoga postures. Lucky for me my dance teacher always taught a few restorative and yin poses. I found these poses soothing to my whole system, unlike the sweaty vinyasa rooms which seemed oddly competitive, and stressful. I found much needed peace through gentleness, presence, stillness, and contemplation.