The Yoga Teacher for busy people, Kelly Villarreal

Hi, I’m Kelly.

I believe in a yoga practice that goes beyond what we do on our mats.

Join me in exploring yoga as a way of living a more skillful, integrated life.

Find Exactly What You Need

  • Read my Work

    My thoughts on modern yoga practice are available on Substack.

    Learn More

  • Practice In-Person

    Local to Bellingham, WA? Find an in-person class, or book something private.

    Find a Class

  • Meditations on Insight Timer

    Find my collection of free guided meditations on the Insight Timer app.

    Meditate

  • Join a Retreat

    Discover how a week can transform your life for the better.

    Find a Retreat

From the Community

  • "Kelly's classes are unique because she bases them off of the spiritual practices and limbs of traditional yoga. I always appreciate that she makes a point to share the history and deeper meanings that form the foundations of the practice."

    Aubrey M.

  • "Kelly is a kind and intentional instructor with a wealth of knowledge of the body, mind, and sprit. She's incredibly humble in her practice and understands how to help others connect with their own bodies in both movement or stillness. Can't recommend her classes enough!"

    Ainsley S.

  • "I look forward to yoga with Kelly every time. Her thoughtful sequences bring me right into my body. I especially love the peace and renewal her yin & restorative offerings bring"

    Jen M

  • "Since beginning Kelly's classes in the past year, her cues and tips for proper alignment and form have improved my asana practice more than the past six years of regularly attending class. I lover her approach to yoga and commitment to authenticity, and I am so grateful for the ways she has changed my practice"

    Aubrey M.

  • "Kelly's gentle nudging to embrace restorative yoga as a standalone practice has inspired me to explore the deep comfort and benefits of rest"

    Taylor M.

  • “Kelly has become my yoga instructor, my mentor, and my friend. Her passion is teaching the practice of yoga, both yin and yang, and also in inspiring her students to find the elusive healthy balance our minds and bodies require. I have benefited from Kelly’s wisdom each time I practice with her. She is so knowledgeable and skilled in teaching others. “

    Julie B

  • “Restorative yoga with Kelly is such a gift. She’s a grounded, generous teacher who creates the holding space you need to drop in and connect with yourself – body, mind and spirit.”

    Dorcas N

  • “The monthly restorative workshops are genuinely some of my favorite yoga experiences I have had, and Kelly does an incredible job”

    Kyle K

  • “Kelly radiates authenticity”

    Karin H.

Let’s Make it Instagram Official

🚨New class coming November 18 @intent.hotyoga! Super excited to debut this Align & Flow offering where we will spend time deep-diving in our warm up on precise skill building that we can apply to poses both in this offering and translate to a
Big love to everyone who joined me on retreat this week in spectacular Costa Rica. My heart is full up with all the love and connection that happened this week, and my head is full of ideas and plans for the future. Also a huge thanks to the whole cr
(Most of) the crew on our Manuel Antonio day trip 🇨🇷
From foundation, space to flow, express, create. Grateful to spending a week in a place like this, with people like these. What a wonderful gift we give to each other.
You’re invited to join me and @sweetazyoga for a Sacred Celebration of wellness and community for women. Amazing things and life long friendships are created when women come together in sisterhood to celebrate one another. Join us May 29 - Ju