Highland Park, Saint Paul · est. 2017

A quiet practice,
taught with care.

Brightwater is a small studio for adults who want a deliberate, attentive yoga practice. Slow flow, restorative, and private sessions for beginners, returning practitioners, and people working through injury.

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4.9 of 5 · 187 Google reviews · Practicing since 2017

Anna Vance in the Brightwater studio, late afternoon light through tall windows
Anna Vance, RYT-500

A note from Anna

The room is small. The practice is slow. We pay attention to what the body is asking for, and we move from there.

What we teach

Three ways to practice.

Small group classes capped at twelve. Private sessions for one-on-one attention. Pick the entry point that fits where you are right now.

  1. 01

    Slow Flow

    A measured-pace vinyasa for adults returning to practice or building from a beginner foundation. We pause, we breathe, we don't rush.

    60 min $24 drop-in
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  2. 02

    Restorative

    Floor-based, fully supported with bolsters and blankets. Designed for chronic pain, stress recovery, and anyone whose nervous system needs the slow lane.

    75 min $28 drop-in
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  3. 03

    Private Session

    One-on-one teaching for injury recovery, prenatal practice, or starting privately before joining a class. In studio, or in your home.

    60 min $120
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I came to Anna after a herniated disc, terrified to move. Six months later I'm back on my bike. She listens like a physical therapist and teaches like someone who has been doing this her whole life.

Margaret H. · client since 2022
The Brightwater studio with wood floors, mats laid out, morning light

This week

Schedule snapshot.

Mon
9:00 AM Slow Flow
Tue
5:30 PM Slow Flow
Wed
6:00 PM Restorative
Thu
9:00 AM Slow Flow
Fri
9:00 AM Restorative
Sat
9:00 AM Slow Flow
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The teacher

Anna Vance,
RYT-500.

Anna has been teaching since 2017 with additional certifications in prenatal yoga (Bo Forbes) and yoga therapy for back care (Y4HC). Brightwater is her own studio, kept small on purpose: twelve mats, six classes a week, and time to actually see the people in the room.

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Practicing since
2017
Class size
12 max
Google reviews
4.9 / 187

From the practice

What clients say.

  • Anna is the first yoga teacher who actually adjusted my practice for my pregnancy week by week. I felt seen, not handled.

    Lila R. Prenatal client, 2023

  • Restorative on Wednesday nights is the only thing that has reliably brought my blood pressure down. I'm not joking.

    David K. Client since 2020

  • I tried four yoga teachers in Highland Park. Anna is the one who finally made me feel like a beginner was welcome instead of tolerated.

    Priya S. Client since 2024
4.9 of 5 based on 187 Google reviews

Come practice with us.

Twelve mats. Quiet room. Bring socks.

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