Moving Meditations

Moving Meditations Movement in stillness. Stillness in movement. Thai massage, yoga, mobility, strength training 💪🙏🙌 Now in Portland, Oregon!

03/27/2026

So excited for next Saturday, April 4th at ! DM to join the Couples Thai Massage Workshop from 4-6pm in

Book a Private Couples Thai Massage Session with anytime to learn and practice sustainable and effective massage techniques and assisted stretches with your partner 💓

03/25/2026

Sign up for the workshop on Saturday, April 4th from 4-6pm at Dear Yoga in SE PDX or book your private Couples Thai Massage session at Moving Meditations Massage 💆‍♀️

Trust me, you and your partner will LOVE it 🥰

03/25/2026

And the stress just melts away 😌

Come see me at 1600 SE Ankeny St in !

Link in bio 😘

03/19/2026

Thai Massage is perfect for athletes! Since they are already getting enough exercise, we are just trying to keep them moving by reducing any soreness, stiffness, or pain from old injuries. While addressing their needs with attention to detail, we don’t sacrifice the relaxation of the massage experience.

Some bodywork for athletes can be painful or stressful with a “no pain no gain” attitude carried over to the treatment room. With Moving Meditations Massage, we think a down-regulated nervous system is an important part of the therapeutic experience. We want you to feel the tension in your body melting as you release holding patterns that amount to chronic stress. Receiving is a skill and we can help you learn how to let go on the Thai massage mat.

Reach out to Rissa for Thai Massage in PDX via DM or link in bio!

03/16/2026

Moving Meditations Massage in PDX is now located at 1600 SE Ankeny St! 💆‍♀️ Come see Rissa for Thai massage - serving the Portland community and surrounding areas 🙏 Book an appointment via Moving-Meditations.com ⬅️ and via link in bio 👏

03/12/2026

This is my favorite way to apply pressure to the upper inner thigh/groin area! While palming the inner thigh can be enjoyable and effective in a face-up (supine) position with the knee open to the side, it can feel a bit too vulnerable making contact closer to the pelvis. Personally, when I’m the recipient I tend to tense up and feel protective contraction when receiving massage in this area, but I am delighted and relieved when I receive this leg-sitting technique in a side-lying position!

The partner applying this technique faces away from the recipient, and either squats with a foot on either side of the leg, comes in with a “side-saddle” approach, or whatever option is most comfortable and controlled for them! Lower the weight of your body down slowly, making contact between your sits bones with the center of their upper inner thigh (feel free to check in to make sure you’re getting the contact point where it feels best for your partner!). For maximum relaxed pressure, stack your head over your shoulders, over your hips - and then, just patiently relax and listen with your body to theirs. You might feel your partner’s pulse get stronger, since you are most likely sustaining pressure on their femoral artery. You can maintain contact for up to 1min, lifting off to take a pause, then release your weight back down, for a few times in a row. ⚠️ If your partner has untreated high blood pressure, then keep your duration of contact to 30sec or less. Go off of your partner’s feedback and preference!

After a few rounds of sustained, relaxed compression via your bodyweight, then dismount their leg, turn around, and palm walk with the hands from the inner thigh down to the foot and “feather off” to close.

03/11/2026

I love me some classic lifts, but every now and then I need to mix it up a little! These go with the flow, vibey days in the gym have been essential for me as I strive to lift with greater frequency. I still hit my program, AND I treat myself with these experimentation days 🏋️‍♀️

This has brought some much-needed levity to my routine and a sense of playfulness and curiosity! Luckily, has all the equipment I need to keep expanding my horizons 💪

Come see me at Slow Steady Strength Training, located in Whole Body Fitness in Central East PDX 🤩👏🤘

03/11/2026

Join Saturday, April 4th at in SE Portland! Sign up via link in bio 💞

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Footage taken from one of last year’s workshops at the lovely in St. Pete, FL ☀️🥲🙏

03/09/2026

Big shout out to for the free promo class for members at 😍🙏👏 The instructor Amy was so great at meeting each person at their skill level, from beginner to advanced, explaining techniques clearly and patiently. I was delighted at what my body could accomplish and inspired by what was not yet achievable 💃🏼 Staying strong with my regular weightlifting program was definitely helpful!

For me class looked like lots of giggles and “wow, look what I can do!” moments combined with genuine effort and coordination attempts. Will see what bruises pop up tomorrow 🙃

Side note: I really love how LAC has a little bit of everything 😆 It’s definitely a “yes, and” kind of a place, and has so much to offer!

03/07/2026

These neck and face massage techniques can be done on the floor without any equipment or lotion!

Start with range of motion, turning the head side to side without lifting their head up off the floor. Then, keep their head turned to the side, supporting underneath with one hand while using the other to thumb along the top of the shoulder, from the outer edge to where the shoulder meets the neck. Next, compress with your finger pads from the base of the neck up to the base of the skull, making small circles. Once you get to the hairline, you can spread your fingers wider and use fingertips to make bigger circles at the scalp.

Bring the head to center to transition to the face. Use thumb pads to spread across the forehead, from the third eye to the temples. Then, use your finger pads to massage small circles into the temporalis muscles there. Move fingers down to the jaw muscles (aka the masseter), and continue to compress there. Next, continue down the face by “spider walking” fingers down to the jawline and chin, before moving back up to the sides of the nose, and inner brow before “feathering off” the forehead to the hairline, gently removing contact.

Be sure to move slowly and gently! Check in with your partner about preferred pressure and feel free to linger anywhere there’s noticeable tension. 💞

Bring your partner and join on Easter weekend for a special couples workshop at in SE Portland! We will be learning Th...
03/04/2026

Bring your partner and join on Easter weekend for a special couples workshop at in SE Portland! We will be learning Thai massage techniques to practice together - assisted stretches and targeted compressions you can do without a table, lotion, or other equipment. Thai massage is received fully-clothed on a futon-like mat on the floor, and we will have plenty of blankets, bolsters, and other yoga props at our disposal so you can feel comfortable and supported while learning and practicing.

3 things to know about the workshop:
1 - Wear comfortable clothing in which you can stretch and move around easily.
2 - Leave your yoga mat at home! Rissa will provide the Thai massage mats.
3 - All techniques can be modified according to your needs, preferences, and capabilities.

This Thai massage workshop is also great for close friends or family members!

When: Saturday, April 4th
Time: 4-6pm
Where: Dear Yoga, enter through the door at 548 SE Market St, Portland, OR 97214
Cost: $150 per pair

I haven’t offered prices like these in years! 🤗 •Now through the end of December, get up to 25% off select services and ...
11/29/2025

I haven’t offered prices like these in years! 🤗
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Now through the end of December, get up to 25% off select services and digital gift cards 🎄
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Times are tough for many, and if a a discount was what you needed to secure your Thai Massage, Strength Session, or Couples Session, then now is the time to buy 👏
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There’s even a chance to buy a 3-pack of strength training for your loved one and get 1 free for yourself! 💪
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Sessions must be used within one year of purchase - in Portland or in St. Pete!
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(Psst, I’ll be in St. Pete this coming Feb. 12-18, 2026!) 😉

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Portland, OR
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Moving Meditations with Rissa Wray offers healing movement, both active and passive, self-directed and received. This is a place to help you take your yoga, your mindfulness, your healthy habits with you wherever you go!