Class Descriptions
Level 1
Little or no experience? Reasonably physically fit? Appreciate that stiffness is a place of beginning, not an excuse to stay put? Let’s get started.
Level 1/2
Designed to advance the practice of students with some yoga experience. (Six months recommended.) Focus on standing poses, hip and shoulder opening, simple backbends and inversions.
Level 2
More difficult backbends, inversions and twists introduced; deepening understanding of standing poses. One year yoga practice recommended.
Easy Does It
For anyone looking for a gentle, slower-paced class, including mobility challenged and older adults. Focus on flexibility, openness, mindfulness and relaxation.
Yoga for the Larger Woman
This class will convince you that the joys and benefits of yoga are not restricted to any particular body size or shape. Abundance of props; gifted instructor; supportive environment. Beginners welcome. Stair access to the studio. Registration for term required; inquire about space availability.
There are many yoga studios in Portland. But only TYP has a Yoga for the Larger Woman program that has been offering classes and workshops for women of all shapes and sizes since 2005. And now this unique program has received a special birthday gift: a new website of its own! Please click here to learn more of what this program has to offer.
Restore & Renew
Supported poses take you into deep state of relaxation to recede, replenish, receive.
Introduction to Mindful Breathing
Workshop for anyone interested in relaxation, observation, invigoration.
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Advanced Pranayama
Exploring subtleties of the breath. Meets irregularly on Saturday mornings 8 to 9. Attendance with permission of instructor. Donation class (no requirement; no suggested minimum).
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Yoga for the Female Spirit
Feeling exhausted? Lacking energy? Got the menopausal blues? This is class is for you. We will stay close to the ground, initiating simple movements that will come naturally and effortlessly to you. Just listen to your intuition as you move. We will also do some deep belly work. This can be beneficial for women of all life stages, including those who are dealing with fertility issues. No prior yoga experience required.
Slow Flow
A moderate-paced yet invigorating practice in which poses are linked through a gentle flowing, vinyasa mode. For beginners and continuing students.