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.
Patterns: Body & Breath
The body has its own intelligence; so too does the breath. Tapping into both of these we will work with familiar poses looking for greater ease in our yoga practice. Suitable for anyone with some yoga experience and interest in exploration.
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.
Chair Yoga
This unique class is designed for anyone who is not able to get up and down from the floor. If you have injuries, are recovering from surgery, or have balance issues, this class is for you. The studio is stair accessible. Just be able to come up the stairs and be ready to relax.
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!
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Introduction to Mindful Breathing
Workshop for anyone interested in relaxation, observation, invigoration.
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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