Love lifting but not cardio?
This class is for you. You will learn how to properly execute the back squat, deadlift, bench press and other strength building lifts while getting in a great workout.
Brand new to lifting? Not a problem. We can get you started no matter what your level. We even have opportunities to compete if you get the urge to give the competition platform a try!
Powerlifting Movements
- Back Squat
- Deadlift
- Bench Press
- ... and more!
These movements are meant to make you strong. Powerlifting is a combination of strength and grit.
Your Instructors
Asher Kondziela (they/she)
Founder / Executive Director
Asher grew up in Philadelphia and after a few years in North Carolina and Chicago, she made her way to Portland in 2008. After working in medical device and technology sales, she created a more dynamic career for herself that would fulfill her passion for health and personal connections. In 2012, she became a fitness coach.
She holds a Masters in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine. After coaching in several gyms in Portland, Asher saw a pattern of gaps in service to certain communities, and Prism Moves was born as a result to focus on and fill those gaps.
Vanessa Dickens (she/her)
Vanessa has been in the fitness industry for the past 20yrs. From an aerobics/pilates instructor to weightlifting coach. She started CrossFit in 2009 and started coaching in 2010. Vanessa has competed for several years in local CrossFit competitions, Strong Man/Power Lifting and finally settled with Olympic Weightlifting, and currently competes in the USAW Masters National level. She absolutely love coaching weightlifting and gymnastics! Throughout these years she’s never stopped learning, researching, and pushing herself to grow both as a coach and an athlete. Her coaching philosophy is that movement can be JOYFUL, through a trauma-informed lens – it can be healing, movement doesn’t have to look or feel any particular way to make “sense”. Strength, stability, flexibility, balance, power, mobility, endurance- It supports our brains, mental health, cardiovascular system. Movement helps us show up in our lives in the way we want to; hiking with friends, learning new sports, lifting kids. I’ve helped amazing humans strengthen their bodies for the marathon of pregnancy, the trauma and healing from surgery, and for feeling stronger in their everyday routines. In her spare time, she runs around with three crazy dogs, binges on Netflix and eats all the cookies!!
Credentials: L2, USAW 2, Power Monkey Alumni/Weightlifting staff, Brand X Kids, Carl Paoli Gymnastics, Human movement specialist.
CF certifications in: Gymnastics, Kettlebell, Weightlifting, Mobility, Football, Aerobic capacity, Adaptive Training. ACLS/CPR.
Specializes in:
- Beginners
- General Fitness
- Olympic Weightlifting
3 simple steps to start your fitness journey
Step 1
Sign up for a free week
Start with a free week of online classes to get to know us, our community, and how we can help you!
Step 2
Find your flexible program
Engage with our programs and find what you like best.
Step 3
Crush it and be proud
Find your routine and be amazed by what your body can do.