Business Details
Your Anchorage Yoga & Wellness Sanctuary
Open Space Alaska is a dedicated wellness sanctuary located in Anchorage, Alaska, offering a comprehensive range of yoga, dance, meditation, and bodywork services. Our mission is to foster community connection through diverse movement arts and holistic healing practices. With over a decade of experience serving Alaskans, we provide weekly classes for all skill levels, specialized workshops, and private sessions tailored to individual needs. Our team of certified instructors brings expertise in prenatal yoga, children's programs, and therapeutic bodywork modalities. The studio features rentable space for community events and maintains flexible scheduling to accommodate diverse lifestyles.We prioritize accessibility through sliding-scale pricing options and donation-based programs. Our facility includes two dedicated therapy rooms for massage and bodywork services, ensuring a tranquil environment for personal renewal. Committed to sustainability, we implement eco-friendly practices throughout our operations. The studio regularly hosts guest healers and seasonal retreats, enriching Anchorage's wellness landscape. Client testimonials consistently highlight our welcoming atmosphere and instructors' ability to meet practitioners at their current level. We maintain transparent communication through multiple contact channels and provide gift certificate options for our services.
Services
Yoga Classes
Dance Workshops
Massage Therapy
Bodywork Services
Meditation Sessions
Prenatal Yoga
Children's Programs
Studio Rentals
Sound Baths
Wellness Retreats
Highlights and features
- Certified instructors with specialized training in prenatal and children's yoga
- Diverse schedule with over 20 weekly classes for all experience levels
- Eco-friendly studio with rentable space for community events
- Sliding-scale pricing and donation-based program accessibility
- Experienced guest healers for specialized workshops and retreats
What people say
Welcoming community
Skilled instructors
Diverse offerings
Supportive environment
Professional therapists
Services
Yoga Classes
Offering 20+ weekly classes for all levels including prenatal, children's, and specialty sessions. Certified instructors provide personalized modifications. Community-focused environment promotes physical and mental well-being through traditional and contemporary yoga styles.
Bodywork Services
Professional massage and bodywork therapies including deep tissue, Thai techniques, and reflexology. Sessions combine physical therapy with energy work to relieve tension and promote holistic healing in private treatment rooms.
Dance Workshops
Creative dance programs for adults and children featuring eclectic styles from ecstatic movement to structured ballet. Workshops explore emotional expression through motion while building technical skill in a supportive setting.
Community Events
Hosts seasonal retreats, sound baths, and special workshops with guest healers. Community space available for rent supports local artists and wellness practitioners through curated programming.
Studio Rentals
Flexible Anchorage venue available hourly for wellness events, workshops, and private sessions. Equipped with mats, props, and sound system. Affordable rates support community programming and professional development.
People
Laurence Cole
Guest Healer
Renowned holistic healer specializing in energy work and spiritual renewal. Brings 20+ years of experience in integrative wellness practices to Alaska's community through seasonal workshops and retreats.
Svia
Lead Yoga Instructor
Certified prenatal and all-levels yoga instructor with expertise in adaptive teaching methods. Recognized for creating inclusive classes that accommodate diverse physical needs and experience levels.
Questions
What types of yoga classes do you offer?
We provide 20+ weekly classes including prenatal, children's, vinyasa, restorative, and specialty sessions for all experience levels.
Are your instructors certified?
All our yoga instructors hold recognized certifications and maintain continuing education in their specialty areas.
Do you offer family-friendly programs?
Yes, we have children's yoga classes and family dance workshops designed for multi-generational participation.
Can I rent your space for events?
Our Anchorage studio is available hourly for wellness events, workshops, and private sessions with rental packages.
What bodywork services are available?
We offer massage therapy, Thai bodywork, reflexology, and combination sessions with licensed practitioners.
Do you have sliding-scale pricing options?
Yes, we provide donation-based classes and flexible payment options to ensure accessibility for all community members.
Reviews (4)
Bliss Yoga Alaska
Sep 22, 2020
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There is so much I want to say about how wonderful Open Space is and how amazing Svia is. I experienced an incredible retreat with Svia a few weeks ago and I am still feeling the afterglow. It was a genuine treat to be lead through such wholehearted and deep (on many levels) yoga practice by such a skilled, passionate, and dedicated teacher. The entire event was held outside with many safely precautions in place so that I felt completely comfortable and cared for even with the challenges of Covid. Svia gave me the gift of rest that weekend and the added experience of directing me back to the Wonder
Sara Beth Ignizio
Aug 28, 2020
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I received my first Thai massage the other day and Svia was amazing! It was such a gift to receive bodywork that incorporated similar elements of the yoga classes I love and miss offered at Open Space. I cant wait to go back!
David Matthys
Jan 28, 2020
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Svia is an amazing, gifted, and compassionate teacher! The space is low key and inviting. They have both regular yoga classes and lots of different workshops. I look forward to the time I get to spend at the studio.
Karenina B.
Oct 24, 2019
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A great community space. Currently I am really enjoying taking David's tai chi class on mondays. Many of the classes are by donation which I think is a rad offering, not everyone can afford 20 dollar yoga classes so it's nice that this is available to the community. Open space offers a wide variety of classes and a really comfortable feeling.
