Portland yoga classes: Classical Hatha, Ashtanga and Power Yoga for all levels at Yoga Bhoga.        yogaportland.net
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Searching for yoga classes in Portland, Oregon?
 
This is the place for information on Portland yoga teachers, classes, workshops and fun at Yoga Bhoga.
 
Our studio is conveniently located close-in on the eastside of Portland.  We're at 1401 SE Morrison St. between 14th and 15th Streets.
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Some of the many Portland yoga possibilities are discussed on our Hatha Yoga Options page. If it is all new to you and there is difficulty distinguishing between your Yin Yoga and your Kundalini, this is the page to refer to.
 
If Portland Ashtanga classes
are what you are looking for, head to the Ashtanga Portland page. Or go to our Portland Vinyasa page -- if you desire flowing Power Yoga type classes without the traditional sequencing of the Ashtanga system.
 
The Portland yoga community is quite varied - the town is overflowing with great teachers from a number of different lineages. Wander around, check it all out and find the practice that is perfect for you. We hope you'll pay us a visit during your Portland yoga explorations.
 
Namaste.
 
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               YOGA FAQ's

  •  What does yoga mean? This is a Sanskrit word meaning yoke or union. In the traditional sense, this refers to a linking of the individual to rest of the cosmos through a state of deep meditation. While many students come to yoga for the amazing physical benefits, the practices traditionally lead onward to meditation.

    Yoga in Portland encompasses a variety of traditions. Classically, meditation is the essence of yoga practice.

  • What is Sanskrit? Sanskrit is the language of the yoga tradition, which stretches back thousands of years. While originating in the Indus Valley of India, yoga has been embraced by many cultures over the last few millenia because the techniques  have been proven to work in promoting well-being and happiness.

    Ashtanga Yoga in Portland -- one of many varieties of hatha yoga practice

  • What is bhoga? This is the sanskrit word for fun or pleasure. It should be an essential part of any yoga practice. This is a serious adventure in the sense that major transformations are possible but we should still have a great time while on the path.   

  • Is hatha yoga a particular style? No. It just refers to any of the physical practices of the yoga tradition. All the Portland yoga classes teaching the breathwork and poses of yoga (asanas) -- whether ashtanga, Bikram, Iyengar yoga, vinyasa flow (or whatever) are all hatha yoga. The word literally means force or forceful  but also has an esoteric meaning of sun/moon indicating that one of the primary goals is to balance opposite energies and thus lead the mind toward tranquility and bliss. 

  • What results should I expect? That depends on your intent and the intensity of your practice. Patanjali, in the classic text Yoga Sutra from 200 B.C. mentions two requirements for a successful practice: abhyasa (a longterm intense practice) and vairagya  (detachment from the results). The physical aspects of yoga (hatha yoga in its many forms) develop strength, flexibility, balance and good health. But all of these benefits pale in comparison to the mental rewards of the practice: contentment (santosha), improved mental focus, and a greater capacity for dealing with life from a relaxed, meditative perspective.

  • Where should I start?  Start anywhere. It's not linear. Do what you can, study with a wide variety of teachers. There is a lot of yoga in Portland to choose from. Wander around. Take a few classes. Figure out what aspects of the tradition work for you. It is a lifetime adventure. Namaste!                                                                                                                           

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