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Questions about
yoga in Portland?
Here is a
guide
to practice
styles:
Hatha
Yoga
Well, this term actually refers to
any of the styles employing the poses of the yoga tradition and not
to a particular teaching method, pace or syllabus. All of our
classes are hatha yoga in one form or another.
Ashtanga
A vigorous, flowing practice taught
in a particular sequential order. Ashtanga is a challenging practice
that gradually builds strength and flexibility over time.
Power
Yoga
Flow
Yoga
Vinyasa
Yoga
These are all offshoots of the
ashtanga system and whatever Portland yoga studio you go to will
have their own idea of pacing and intensity. All are more
improvisational than ashtanga but use many of the same elements:
ujjayi breathing, the ashtanga style sun salutations and the idea of
a flow between poses with vinyasa.
Yin
Yoga
Long holds in supported poses
characterize this style.
Kundalini
Yoga
A unique blend of chanting,
meditation, breath of fire and other pranayams, along with asana
sequences designed for specific results.
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- Classical Hatha Tuesday &
Thursday 5:30pm Join Amy
Armstrong for a fun, adventurous class ideal for fit beginners but
also a workout for intermediate level students desiring a
classical practice.We try to cycle through a broad selection of
poses (including inversions and arm balances) while keeping
a contemplative focus with breathwork and an
introduction to various meditation techniques during final
relaxation. Amy's other yoga classes in Portland
include Vinyasa and Prenatal Yoga at Yoga Bhoga. Full-time
students can drop-in for $10.
- Early Morning Classical Hatha
Yoga Denise Payne's 6:15 - 7:30 am
classes Monday and Wednesday mornings are a great time to stretch out,
energize and
get your day off to a good start. These classes are always a great mix
of interesting asana sequences, attention to detail and a focus on
breathwork.
- Sunday Mornings with Kate
Sanderson Join Kate Sunday
mornings 9-10:30 am for Classical Hatha Yoga. A great chance
to stretch, strengthen and start the day in a lively fashion. All
levels welcome. Kate also teaches our Noon Tuesday
class.
- Kundalini Yoga with Chloe
Beard Sunday afternoons 2:30-4 pm. This is
an all levels class. Kundalini yoga is an invigorating masala
of chanting, mudra, chakra meditation, asana work and pranayama
unlike any other style of hatha yoga practice. A dynamic practice
intended to awaken your dormant energies (kundalini) and
ready to start a new week with a meditative
focus.
- Yin Yoga at Yoga
Bhoga! Yin practice involves long
holds in a variety of supported poses (mostly floor work) and
is an effective remedy for the overly tight and
constricted connective tissue that is a result of the aging
process as well as too much active work in sports or
ashtanga style yoga practice. With Teresa Bergen Mondays
3:30-5 pm and Yvonne Novick Wednesdays 3:30-5 pm.
- Classical Hatha in the Mornings
with Heather Rice Heather teaches in a
gentle and methodical style yet her classes always have students
coming out raving about getting a terrific balanced workout. All
levels welcome -- start anytime. Join Heather Mondays, Wednesdays
and Fridays 10-11:30 am. Heather also teaches our Friday 3:30-5 pm
Vinyasa class.
- Yoga for Back Care on Saturday
Mornings Yvonne Novick teaches this great
class every Saturday 10-11:30 am. This is a gentle, well rounded
hatha yoga class -- great as an introduction to the practice or
for those wanting a class at a moderate pace. Yvonne does modified
versions of many standard poses with a focus on awareness and body
mechanics. Join the class anytime.
- Noon Hatha Tuesdays and
Thursdays Kate Sanderson teaches a terrific
mixed levels class every Tuesday Noon to 1:15 pm.
Teresa Bergen teaches a fun class at noon on Thursdays.
Join us for a great mid-day break and start
your afternoon refreshed. It's always an interesting
selection of poses and noon classses are a wonderful way to sneak
your practice in mid-day and make the afternoon more alive and
productive.
- $10 Drop in Yoga Classes for
Students and Seniors.
Yoga Bhoga is now offering a $10 drop-in rate for
full time students (with ID) and Seniors (over 65) at all
classes. See you in class!

Fun classes at a convenient eastside
location:
YOGA BHOGA
1401 SE Morrison St. Suite
B Portland, Oregon
97214
503-241-5058
That's between 14th and 15th Streets, right next to Nostrana
restaurant. map
For more details:
yoga class schedule
pricing
class descriptions
Drop-ins always welcome!
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