Gentle Yoga Therapy for Stress Relief & Recovery

Personalized sessions for chronic stress, fatigue, and healthy aging—guided with care and compassion in Portland or online.

Chiaki Smillie

Certified Yoga Therapist, C-IAYT

“Chiaki. Is a great yoga instructor. She makes you feel relaxed and calm even when it’s your first time trying. Would definitely recommend!”

Bob B. • December 19, 2023

Booked 7 times

“I am a 75 year old woman who’s had Type 1 diabetes for 62 years. I’ve also survived battles with three kinds of cancer. Chiaki’s weekly yoga classes are very important to me. Chiaki leads us in i...”

Jean B. • February 7, 2023

My Services

Free discovery call/initial consultation

Free initial consultation.

Free · 30 minutes

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Private Yoga Therapy session

This private session includes consultation/assessment, yoga movement combined with isometric exercises, pranayama (breathing exercises for healthy immunit...

$80.00 · 60 minutes

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30 min consultation

A separate/additional time for consultation and/or Q&A about current practices

$30.00 · 30 minutes

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Chiaki Smillie practicing Personalized Yoga Therapy rooted in traditional Himalayan Yoga in Portland, OR

About me

About me Promoting yoga therapy to enhance people’s resilience to life’s unexpected challenges is part of my life’s mission. I’m also a lupus survivor, living with lupus for 20+ years. A Japan native, I have practiced yoga since 2000.

I began my career as a journalist before the serious illness led me to discover the healing power of yoga. Since then, I’ve trained in traditional yoga, prenatal yoga, and yoga therapy in both Japan and the U.S., with certifications from sVYASA, the Japan Yoga Therapy Society, and International Association of Yoga Therapists.

Now based in Portland, Oregon, I offer private and small-group yoga therapy sessions to support healing, balance, and healthy aging—especially for those navigating stress or health challenges. I moved to the United States after my direct experience of the 2011 East Japan earthquake.

International Association of Yoga Therapists

Masters of Science in Journalism

Yoga Therapist

My Reviews

3 reviews

Reviews are Heal.me verified

“Chiaki. Is a great yoga instructor. She makes you feel relaxed and calm even when it’s your first time trying. Would definitely recommend!”

Bob B. • December 19, 2023

Booked 7 times

Jean B. • February 7, 2023

“Chiaki is a very professional, effective, and compassionate Yoga Therapist! I highly recommend Chiaki to assist in improving health. I have worked with her on a weekly basis to strengthen my knees,...”

Joyce W. • December 14, 2022

I help with

Mindfulness

Meditation

Feeling Stuck In Life

Heart Health

Chronic Fatigue

Chronic Stress

High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

Listening

Yoga Therapy

Infertility

Autoimmune Disease

Menopause

Fertility

Resiliency

Self Compassion

Sleep

Trauma

Anxiety

Ayurveda

Difficulty Sleeping

Insomnia

Aging

Back Pain

Relaxation

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I'm based in Portland, OR and offer virtual and at-home appointments.

Chiaki Smillie

Certified Yoga Therapist, C-IAYT