Welcome to the Yoga Shala of Portland!

New Students Intro Package: $20 for two weeks of unlimited drop-in classes plus 20% off your first 10-Class Package or 10% off your first 5-Class Package

Take the opportunity to try out our different teachers and styles and find a class that's right for you.

Southeast
BEGINNER’S YOGA: A course designed to introduce beginners to yoga and our teachers
4 Weeks, Mondays, 7:00 - 8:00pm • $35
February 6 - 27 with April Streeter
March 5 - 26 with Jody Kurilla
April 2 - 30 (5 weeks) • $44

The Beginner’s Yoga course is a great way to meet our teachers and try yoga! If you have ever wondered, “What are these different styles of yoga?” or “I don’t know which class to go to,” this course is for you. Each month a new teacher will introduce you to the basics of yoga in their individual style of teaching and practice.

The Yoga Shala of Portland offers classes with well-trained, certified yoga teachers –- many of whom have been teaching for years and continue their education and training through ongoing study. Based in the roots of classical yoga, our course reflects the individual path each teacher has taken in training with different teachers and traditions of yoga. We developed this course with the belief that there is a teacher for everyone, and we would like to help you find one you enjoy at the Shala!

For your first class, all you need is yourself and comfortable clothing you can move in. We have mats and other props for you to use, as well as mats for sale if you would like one of your own.

Dates

Williams
BEGINNER’S YOGA: A course designed to introduce beginners to yoga and our teachers
4 Weeks, Mondays, 7:30 - 8:30pm • $35
February 6 - 27 with Jennifer Olander
March 5 - 26 with Kellie Supriano
April 2 - 30 (5 weeks) • $44 with Mandy Kruger

he Beginner’s Yoga course is a great way to meet our teachers and try yoga! If you have ever wondered, “What are these different styles of yoga?” or “I don’t know which class to go to,” this course is for you. Each month a new teacher will introduce you to the basics of yoga in their individual style of teaching and practice.

The Yoga Shala of Portland offers classes with well-trained, certified yoga teachers –- many of whom have been teaching for years and continue their education and training through ongoing study. Based in the roots of classical yoga, our course reflects the individual path each teacher has taken in training with different teachers and traditions of yoga. We developed this course with the belief that there is a teacher for everyone, and we would like to help you find one you enjoy at the Shala!

For your first class, all you need is yourself and comfortable clothing you can move in. We have mats and other props for you to use, as well as mats for sale if you would like one of your own.

Dates
 
What is Hatha Yoga?
Hatha Yoga is an ancient, comprehensive science of working with the body and breath as a vehicle for personal transformation. This transformation can occur on multiple levels. On the physical level, yoga develops greater mobility, flexibility, and strength. On an energetic level, pathways of the subtle body are cleared, bringing greater energy and mental freedom. Ultimately, Hatha Yoga acts as a vehicle for releasing us from self-limitation, clearing the space of the heart and awakening us to who we truly are.
 
 


Where do I start as a newcomer to the Yoga Shala?

We have four different programs of study at the Yoga Shala:

  1. Our Drop-In Classes are ongoing classes which may be dropped into at any time. No pre-registration required. Just show up!
  2. Our Immersions are for those who want to commit to a daily practice and work in an intensive setting. Sign-up required.
  3. Workshops are for studying a particular topic.
  4. Teacher Training & Advanced Study are for one to three years of comprehensive study.

If you are completely new to yoga a good place to start is in 'Beginner's Yoga', a 'Gentle' class or a Level 1 ongoing class or immersion. Level 1 classes will establish a strong foundation for all the various styles of yoga.

If you are interested in a particular style of yoga, the various Level 1 ongoing classes and immersions of the different styles are very good for beginners and those who want a slower paced class than the stronger Level 2 classes. The Level 2 ongoing classes and immersions are our most vigorous and should be attempted by stronger students and preferably those with three to six months of recent yoga experience.
 
 
Why are there so many styles of yoga?
Many styles of Hatha Yoga have developed since its introduction to America in the last century. These reflect the different needs and capacities of different students. Read the corresponding class descriptions for more on these styles. We also offer the related discipline of Pilates to complement your yoga practice. Ultimately there are as many different styles as there are teachers, and once you find a teacher you resonate with, try studying with them for a while to get the most out of your practice.
 
 


When you come to class –
Please come to class with an empty stomach. Allow 1-2 hours after a light snack and 3-4 hours after a heavy meal. Allow even more time between meals and class for the shadow yoga classes. We don’t recommend drinking water during class as this interferes with the internal heating of the body. Wear comfortable clothing. No perfumes, body oils, or heavy jewelry please. Try to come to class a little early as we will start on time. Please notify the teacher if you are pregnant or have any prior or current injuries.

YOGA SHALA OF PORTLAND  :  503.963.YOGA  :   info@yogashalapdx.com