Overview
Flowing Tree Yoga is a Certified Yoga Therapy Studio (C-IAYT) in Spokane, Washington, founded by Anna Molgard. It specializes in therapeutic yoga for individuals dealing with chronic pain, trauma, or injury, creating a distinct niche as a healing sanctuary rather than just a fitness studio. The studio’s core offerings include private, one-on-one yoga therapy sessions and small group classes (limited to 10 students) that are therapeutically-based and trauma-sensitive. The teaching approach, led by Anna and instructors like Amanda Russell, is gentle, adaptive, and informed by mental health principles, focusing on safety and personalized care. The intentionally designed physical space fosters a sense of security and comfort, supporting the studio’s mission to empower individuals to connect with their innate wholeness.
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Studio Business Hours
| Day | Status | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Open | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Tuesday | Open | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Wednesday | Open | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Thursday | Open | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Friday | Closed | – |
| Saturday | Open | 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM |
| Sunday | Closed | – |
Studio in Details
A Certified Yoga Therapy Studio in Spokane
Flowing Tree Yoga is a certified yoga therapy studio in Spokane, Washington, with a distinct focus on providing hope and healing from physical, mental, and emotional pain and trauma. The studio’s identity is deeply rooted in the personal journey of its founder, Anna Molgard, a certified yoga therapist (C-IAYT). Visitors describe the space as intentionally designed for safety and well-being, with one person noting that walking in “feels like an exhale.” The studio’s name itself originates from an inspiring tree Anna encountered during her teacher training in Costa Rica, symbolizing a practice that is both firmly grounded and adaptable—a philosophy that permeates the studio’s approach. The space is described as welcoming, with sunlight pouring in, a gentle color palette, frosted windows, and an intentional layout that supports an intimate environment. Group classes are kept small, with no more than ten students, to maintain a sense of security and camaraderie. People mention the studio feels immaculate and that Anna has clearly put her heart into its creation.
The studio’s primary mission is to empower individuals to connect with their innate wholeness. It positions itself not just as a place for physical exercise but as a therapeutic sanctuary. Anna’s own story of using yoga to recover from a serious back injury, which helped her avoid surgery, informs the studio’s foundational belief that yoga can be a powerful tool for recovery. This personal testimony shapes a community ethos centered on kindness and optimism. The studio explicitly welcomes those dealing with chronic pain or trauma, emphasizing that visitors are “not alone” in their struggles. While the studio offers various services, its core identity as a therapeutic space is consistently highlighted, creating a distinct niche within the local yoga community.
Therapeutic Services and Teaching Approach
The studio’s offerings are built around a therapeutic framework. Private yoga therapy sessions are a cornerstone, described as one-on-one meetings where a practice is customized to an individual’s body and journey. Anna specializes in working with survivors of trauma or those with chronic pain. A visitor who experienced a Thai yoga treatment session described Anna’s intuitive touch, noting she was gently stretched into yoga poses while fully clothed on a mat, with Anna using a tuning fork on areas of prior injury. This person found the session infused with a “higher vibration” and noted Anna’s sparkle that exudes through her practice. The therapeutic approach extends to group classes and series, which are described as therapeutically-based and trauma-sensitive. They are designed to provide an intimate space for camaraderie, lifting “the veil of invisibility” by exploring and naming pain through practice.
The teaching staff contributes significantly to this environment. Anna is the lead certified yoga therapist, but the studio also features other instructors like Amanda Russell and Meggan Roberts. Visitors specifically praise Amanda for being “especially thoughtful and intentional in her approach,” making a novice yogi feel incredibly comfortable and welcome. Amanda’s background as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor informs her trauma-informed teaching, which focuses on creating a safe space for managing feelings through breath and body awareness. Meggan is noted for her calm, steady, and fun-loving personality, believing yoga is accessible to all levels. The overall instructional style appears to be gentle, adaptive, and highly attentive to individual needs, with one visitor noting after a gentle yoga class that it felt like having “therapeutic intervention” and that the instructor is “reassuring, encouraging, and readily adapts to the needs of her clients.”
Community, Programs, and Practical Details
Flowing Tree Yoga fosters a specific community for those seeking support. The studio’s messaging repeatedly emphasizes that “you are safe here” and that the space is “for you and about you.” This is reflected in visitor feedback, where people mention feeling comfortable and welcomed, even as beginners. The studio cultivates this through both its intimate class sizes and its outreach, such as offering a free yoga nidra meditation for those who sign up for updates. Beyond standard classes and private therapy, the studio runs a Yoga Teacher Mentoring Program and offers workshops and continuing education courses for yoga teachers and therapists. Anna also mentions the possibility of travel sessions or retreats, though visitors do not provide specific details on these. The studio offers online services for those unable to visit in person, indicating a hybrid approach to accessibility.
Practical aspects are noted by visitors. The studio is located on the backside of its building in Spokane, with a clearly marked door and nearby parking. Business hours are by appointment or class booking only, typically Monday through Thursday. People book sessions through platforms like Schedulicity. While visitors highly recommend the studio and express eagerness to return, even after injuries, specific details on class schedules, exact pricing, or the full range of yoga styles (like vinyasa or hatha) within the therapeutic classes are not mentioned in the provided feedback. The studio’s focus remains squarely on therapeutic outcomes, community support, and personalized, trauma-informed care within a carefully curated physical space.