Located in the heart of downtown Portland, Yoga on Yamhil offers diversified yoga practices. The studio is central to the downtown farmers markets, theaters and walks along the Willamette River. Membership includes unlimited access to both studio and online classes as well as mat & towel rental. All-Access membership autopay is available, as is a 10 Class Pack with FLY Five autopay.
Yoga on Yamhil
Located in Portland, Yoga on Yamhil is a studio offering various styles of yoga. The studio is open to all, and classes are offered on a donation basis. Upon leaving, you can leave a donation in the box. You can also purchase a membership for unlimited studio and online classes. Membership includes a Manduka hand towel.
The Yoga on Yamhil experience is unlike any other in Portland. The studio offers a wide range of classes, including hot yoga. The studio is centrally located and easy to access downtown shops, theaters and restaurants. It also has a variety of workshops, including Brazilian Jujitsu for women’s self defense.
Known for its thriving cafe culture, Portland is a city that values mindfulness and physical well-being. Many local cafes and yoga studios work together to promote mindfulness and community. The fusion of coffee culture and yoga reflects the community’s commitment to sustainability and wellness. This unique blend of sustainability and mindfulness is visible in every aspect of Portland life.
Forge Hot Yoga
Forge Hot Yoga is a welcoming community of students who come together in a warm studio environment to explore various yoga styles. Their mission is to provide a place for people to connect with themselves and their surroundings in order to foster overall well-being. In addition to hot yoga classes, the studio also offers Pilates and heart-rate based interval training.
Reservations can be made in-studio or on their mobile apps. Please arrive early to get a spot in class as space is limited. If you reserve a spot and do not show up, your spot may be given to someone on the waitlist. Cancellations are required 3 hours prior to the start of class or you will be charged a no-show fee. Parking is free and available in the surrounding residential neighborhood.
Great Vow Monastery
Located about an hour northwest of Portland, Great Vow is home to a full-time residential Zen community and offers resident and visiting programs. The monastery is part of the larger Zen Community of Oregon, which also includes Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple in Portland and a number of lay groups around the state. Its style of practice is grounded in lineage inheritance but embraces contemporary perspectives. The community aims to dismantle barriers that cause separation and suffering and promotes interconnected liberation for all.
The community follows a daily training schedule that begins with a wakeup bell and two hours of meditation. Then comes a breakfast, lunch and dinner preceded by short religious services.
The monks also devote time to practicing with the bodhisattva known as Jizo. The practice includes chanting the Jizo mantra, manufacturing Jizo images for sale and yearly ceremonies for children and other loved ones who have died. The community also has a forested Jizo Garden where people go to leave tokens of their deep intentions.
Original Goat Yoga
After suffering from a divorce and an auto-immune disease, Lainey Morse turned to her goats as a form of therapy. She called her time with the animals Goat Happy Hour and soon started inviting friends to join her. Morse then realised that she could use the animals as a form of yoga and started hosting classes at her farm.
The idea has taken off and Original Goat Yoga now offers sessions in more than a dozen locations across the country. It also hosts corporate events and bachelorette parties. The business has earned a good income for Morse but she wants to keep the experience local.
However, she has to comply with zoning laws that prevent her from allowing the goats on the land. She has a solution to this problem, however. She rents the land out to others, including Melanie Hiestand, who manages the Oregon City outpost of the business and handles customer service