Meet Maple

Maple, a mother of two and a cat mom, has been practicing yoga for over 25 years and began her teaching journey in 2017. Seeking an outlet to the grinds of daily life, she found herself in her first yoga teacher training program with hopes of deepening her own practice. Flash forward, she has taught at numerous yoga studios including CorePower Yoga’s 3 Portland, Oregon locations, Portland State University's campus rec; corporations like Vacasa; hosting community events with company’s like Lululemon and Athlete; and now with her own version of a virtual studio space offering yoga, sculpt, barre, and more.

Maple is passionate about movement and supporting what she offers with continued education. Armed with her MS. Ed. and certifications in Power, Yin, Barre, and Yoga Sculpt, her path has led her to being accepted into a DPT (physical therapy) program. She will continue to offer weekly Zoom yoga and sculpt classes while her PT journey cruises along.

While not in the studio Maple enjoys hiking, snorkeling, taking Spin classes, and enjoying a good cappuccino.

  • Registry ID: 281648

  • Barre Above

    Certified Barre Instructor

  • With Kassandra Reinhardt, September 2024

Testimonials

  • Costa Rica Retreat 2024

    Costa Rica yoga retreat with Maple was pure joy. Maple's planning and attention to detail made travel and the time there simple with plenty of time to unplug, practice yoga, enjoy daily activities, rest and just be. I highly recommend Maple's retreats and will be looking forward to hear about her next one.

    Beverly, 71, Sedona, Arizona

  • Costa Rica Retreat 2024

    Maple is not only an amazing and uplifting yoga instructor, she is a truly wonderful person. Kind, funny and thoughtful -- I enjoyed every yoga session during a week-long retreat to the Costa Rican jungle. Thank you Maple!

    Tara

  • “Maple is an INCREDIBLE yoga instructor! Don’t look anywhere else if you want to feel good and get a great workout. Every time I take one of Maple’s classes I feel renewed, refreshed, and ready to take on the day!”

    Brooke S. 11/21

  • "I have been taking yoga classes from Maple for over a year. She has extensive knowledge of differing yoga styles and of human anatomy, and combines her knowledge and experience into fun and challenging work-outs. Maple is warm, friendly, considerate and approachable. I can’t imagine having managed this pandemic and my sedentary desk job without Maple’s yoga classes, and I look forward to continuing with her into 2021 and beyond. I highly recommend Maple and Live By Light Yoga!”

    Karen Ka. 1/21

  • "Maple's classes are exquisite. They include the perfect mix of clear cuing, thoughtful sequencing, and poses that are both challenging and readily modified . . . all conveyed from a perspective of obvious compassion. They are as informed by yoga philosophy as they are by a welcome sense of humor. Highly recommended!"

    Andrew D. 1/21

  • “Fun and sweaty!”

    Class Pass Participant

  • “Great class & amp instructor!”

    From Class Pass

  • “This class kicked my ass, but was awesome! Maple, the instructor, was super motivating.”

    Class Pass

  • “The sequence was nice and the teacher was kind.”

    Class Pass

  • “Love Maple’s class!”

    From Class Pass

  • “Maple was amazing, warm personality, clear cueing, really challenging class, loved when she stretched me out gently at the end. Loved this class!”

    Class Pass

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    Maple is an amazing yoga teacher. She always leads a fun, positive, well rounded workout. She focuses on strength, flexibility and fun. Since working out with her consistently my desk job no longer is a strain on my back and in general I feel stronger and healthier. I highly recommend Maple and Live by Light Yoga!!! Karen. 7/22

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    Great Yin class! Jacob. 6/22

  • Costa Rica Retreat 2024

    Maple was a fabulous retreat leader throughout the entire experience. She communicated well during the planning stages and remained flexible to individual needs and requests. During the retreat, Maple was fully present and supportive of the participants, and after the retreat, she continued to follow up with questions and requests for feedback. I felt safe and well taken care of!

    Amy

  • Maple is a wonderful yoga teacher! She's very knowledgeable of different moves impacting the body in different ways and does a great job of providing alternatives if someone is having trouble with a body part (lower back, knees, etc.). Her classes are always a breath of fresh air, both a relaxing environment and a kick butt workout. Would highly recommend.

    Zavi

  • Maple is an amazing yoga teacher. She always leads a fun, positive, well rounded workout. She focuses on strength, flexibility and fun. Since working out with her consistently my desk job no longer is a strain on my back and in general I feel stronger and healthier. I highly recommend Maple and Live by Light Yoga!!!

    Karen

  • The class was great! Easy to follow. Me and my baby enjoyed it ❤️

    Barbara