Portland Yoga and Meditation

Join us to honor and embrace the energy of Durga. Durga is the Mother Goddess, the Hindu Warrior Goddess of Strength and Protection. Durga helps us to overcome through inner revolution. When you come to Ma Durga in crisis, she will lend you her strength. Durga's fierceness arises from deep compassion.

This series is designed to embrace and embody the energy of Hindu Goddesses. We will learn about them through group discussion, meditation, dharma, mantra, and asana (movement). Each week focuses on a different Goddess.

This is a donation-based sliding scale yoga class. Suggested donation is $5-$20. Donations are collected in person at class via online donation or cash.

Get ready to light up your mat and your mood with playful, energizing Vinyasa flow! This class begins with a 15 minute guided meditation, and then it is all about finding your rhythm as we move through dynamic sequences that link breath with movement. Expect a mix of flowing transitions, pranayama (breath work) and lots of creativity to keep things fresh and fun. Yogis will leave feeling strong and balanced. Cultivate inner awareness while building strength and flexibility.

Instructor Bio:
Carla Bartow (she/her/hers)
I first started practicing yoga as an infant at mommy and me yoga. I became a dedicated practitioner in 2012, while I was living in Upstate New York. I came to vinyasa yoga at that time, when I was training for riding century bike rides. I moved to Portland in 2013 to live car-free and I have done so for over a decade now. I have studied yoga in-depth with Audra Carmine from whom I received certification to teach vinyasa yoga. It is my great honor to be a vessel of growth through teaching yoga.

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Participants are encouraged to bring their own mats and water bottles however we have a few available for community use if needed.

This is a donation-based sliding scale yoga class. Suggested donation is $5-$20. Donations are collected in person at class via online donation or cash.

Get ready to relax and stretch in this slow and stretchy yin class. We will explore longer holds and use lots of props to support us in our practice. This is a lovely class to unwind at the end of a busy day.

Instructor Bio:
Carla Bartow (she/her/hers)
I first started practicing yoga as an infant at mommy and me yoga. I became a dedicated practitioner in 2012, while I was living in Upstate New York. I came to vinyasa yoga at that time, when I was training for riding century bike rides. I moved to Portland in 2013 to live car-free and I have done so for over a decade now. I have studied yoga in-depth with Audra Carmine from whom I received certification to teach vinyasa yoga. It is my great honor to be a vessel of growth through teaching yoga.

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Participants are encouraged to bring their own mats and water bottles however we have a few available for community use if needed.

This series is designed to embrace and embody the energy of Hindu Goddesses. We will learn about them through group discussion, meditation, dharma, mantra, and asana (movement). Each week focuses on a different Goddess.