UNTAME
Nurturing freedom + joy in the body.
I crave two things: to feel fully alive in my body and to form real connections with inspiring, soulful, untame women. I have a feeling you might too. So once a month, I lead a signature body movement class called Untame.
What's Untame class?
Untame by Teresa Nicola is a fun and soulful 60-minute movement class that invites you to come alive and deeply relax. It’s not yoga, not dance, not a traditional workout—there’s no fancy footwork (phew!). Instead, it’s an energizing and grounding experience set to an eclectic playlist that awakens, strengthens, and softens the body.
The class has a yin/yang flow: the first half is dynamic—shaking, circling, squatting to the beat—while the second half slows things down with deep stretching and breathing to melt away layers of tension.
There are two kinds of people who take my class…
Some people hear the name Untame and immediately light up—“I’m there!” they say.
Then there are others whose curiosity is piqued, but they feel intimidated. They worry they’ll look silly, or they’re unsure what to expect—it all feels a little vague and maybe even a bit scary.
I’ve had to lovingly coax a few of my girlfriends in that latter camp to try it out, and every single one of them has left surprised by how good it felt—nourished, energized, fun.
In terms of skill level, all you really need is the ability to get up and down from the floor with ease. Beyond that, everything is an invitation. I guide you through it, offer modifications, and you choose how much to dial things up or down.
“The music was AWESOME! The container Teresa creates is very safe and inclusive, and she gets things rockin'! I definitely left feeling "in" my body, connected in a way that I hadn't been for a while, and I left feeling jubilant! There is something about dancing in a room full of women, to rad music, and getting back into the root of who you are that is empowering! — Sam
Schedule
WHEN
Monthly on 2nd / 3rd Friday
(see dates below)
6:15–7:15 PM
Please arrive 10–15 minutes early
to park and set up your mat.
NOTE
WHERE
Dear Yoga
1675 SE 6th Ave, Suite C
Portland, OR 97214
Entrance is on SE Market St between
SE Grand and SE 6th Ave.
PS: No mirrors in the studio.
CLASS PRICE
$20 — introductory summer rate
Payment accepted via cash or Venmo @teresanicola (phone last 4 digits: 7755). After summer, pricing may shift to a sliding scale between $20–$30 to keep the class accessible and sustainable.
Register in advance: There are only 15 spots available, so please sign up in advance—drop-ins aren’t guaranteed.
What to Wear: Comfortable clothes you can move in.
What to Bring: Your yoga mat, a water bottle, and a girlfriend!
Are you ready to awaken your sensuality, release tension, and cultivate your vitality ?
To move freely, feel deeply, and reconnect—with your body, your truth, and a circle of inspiring women ?
I’d love to welcome you to Untame.
PS: Come as you are—there is nothing to fix, only more of you to love.
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Movement Manifesto
I move for the feel-good chemicals.
For the confidence that comes with strength,
and the freedom that comes with mobility.
For brain health, heart health, bone health.
To prevent fragility and falls.
To stay capable, independent, and vital—
to dance at my 100th birthday
and remember everyone’s name.
To have been a force for good.
To have loved deeply and lived
fully, passionately, authentically.
And to stand for health and vitality—
in the name of freedom and joy.
Interested in bringing Untame to your private event or retreat?
Let’s bring this powerful work to your space. Reach out—I’d be honored to collaborate