Yoga Bhoga

Came here for a restorative class when I was in town, and loved the high ceilings and sunny vibes! Drop in classes are unbelievably reasonable at $13 and the staff is super friendly. Looks like they have some good deals for mat classes and the parking here is simple. Will definitely come back next time I'm in town!

Loved my experience here. Scott is a magical expert in body movement and instruction and from I hear everyone there is dedicated and educated in the same way. I took a 5:30-7pm class that was the perfect pace to focus on strength and flexibility. It's a gorgeous open space also.

My favorite studio! Beautiful space and instructors. Meghan is my go-to for classes. She is committed to the practice and sharing her knowledge and years of experience through the regularly scheduled classes, workshops and her outside retreats. I just did the solstice 108 sun salutations and it was amazing. A truly exceptional experience.

I take the Yin class with Anne Witmer. She is absolutely fantastic, and is the best yoga teacher I've ever had. The studio is big and clean, however it would be nice for it to have more community events and things with the other classes.

I love Yoga Bhoga and have been attending for a few years. Megan Maris and Sweethome Teacup are amazing teachers. They're intelligent, thoughtful and clear in their instruction and the intention of their teaching. I have learned so much from them and through this my confidence in the legitimacy of my yoga practice as one that is beyond stretching my muscles is something I feel proud of. Yoga for peace!

I had one day in Portland and did two classes here with 2 different instructors and found them both very good. It's a lovely studio, great, clean loaner mats etc for travelers to borrow and very reasonable prices :

This morning I attended my third ever 90 minute Vinyasa class. Kimmie is the instructor's name and she is fantastic. Welcoming to everyone from the start - gives instructions to beginners and advanced and has a peaceful and strong voice that I find myself really responding to in a positive way. The space is nice and open and I love the view out the big windows. It's right upstairs from Boke Bowl and I'm just glad my class is over before they open because I would probably be gettin' my steamed buns some steam buns! Ok.

Seriously though I really like this place and I believe the tone is set by the instructor and the fellow yogis so I will update if necessary after I try a different class or two. Tip: make sure you leave an extra 15 minutes to get there and set up just in case the freight trains are going by.it's easy to get "trained" in that area of town.

Wonderful experience for my first yoga class. I attended Kris Olson's Vinyasa class and was blown away by how comfortable, welcoming and rejuvenating both the class and the space were. The extra half hour really makes a difference, allowing time to both settle into the environment and practice as well as generous recovery time. I will for sure go back, highly recommended.

Yoga Bhoga is one of the friendliest yoga studios I've been to. I always go to Emily Light's Vinyasa class, and boy, the vibe here is so different from that of other places. In many other places the yoga practice feels stupidly competitive. Yoga Bhoga is welcoming to beginners without watering down the intensity of practice for the others.

We always do a healthy mix of strength, balance and flexibility postures. Ooh, and there's a neat headstand stool for people to learn the headstand on. They do a mantra chanting at the beginning, which feels weird the first couple of times, but I just go with it now. It's a five-minute thing and is strangely calming. The studio is spacious and has nice large windows.

And thankfully, there's no music during yoga practice here. I hated that at another studio. Highly recommend to anyone looking to get into yoga or just get more regular with their practice. They also have classes late in the evenings on weekdays.

I love this studio because of the large spacious windows that can open! Huge plus! I love the relaxing interior that is clean, and the laid back attitude. A huge bonus that really makes me love the place~ is the one hour and a half long classes. I love the afternoon classes! I LOVE getting deep into the practice. Certain yoga instructors use to come while we are in savasana and give "mini neck rubs" to help you relax but i think those teacher have left. :( Please do more!

Most of the teacher are relaxed and in the flow, as how yoga should be! The owner Scott is nice too, and I'd taken some of his classes. I really wish they had more Ashtanga/power yoga here. * UPDATED: *** I only found one teacher recently and had a very awkward encounter. I wish I could go back but the teacher made it very clear I wasn't welcome.

The odd thing was when I was paying for class I told the teacher that I crack the window, and I have a heat sensitivity, I get flushed and a face rash, so I sit right in front of it. This seemed to upset her, as she said immediately, "In my classes we don't crack windows we keep them closed!" Um. Ok. I told her that in my file it says I have a heat sensitivity.

She said she was going to turn up the heat to 80, --it was already very warm at 76 degrees. I asked if it was a hot yoga type class as it wasn't listed, and yes I know hot yoga keeps room over 95. Lindsey Holy proceeded to lecture me on what hot yoga was. Anyways, she kept saying she was turning up the heat and no windows. She seemed very upset that I had a different need.

I told her "Well then, you better refund me, it sounds like I can't be in your class as I'm pitta and need some air." I was getting flushed from the warmth of the room already. She said "I can feel your pitta from here". Ok um wow, that was kind of mean. I can't help that I have heat sensitivities. I am also a Graduate student and study all the time, I really needed the class.

I felt put down, by her rudeness. I said to Lindsey, "You should really mentions the heat and list that in class description. I'd driven a long ways to get here". Then I just started packing up to go home. I guess she felt she was being too rough or something.or that she would get in trouble? Not sure, as she said, "Just take the class for free and you can open the window "this time".

I looked at her and asked, "Are you sure, I'm happy to pay!" She started to warn me that is was a vigorous class. I love those! I just need some air in hot rooms. Too bad she was so rigid, because it was a strong lead class. :( Made me sad, that is not what yoga is about. All that trouble over me cracking a window? I'm not sure I am going back there, unless my favorite teacher is there. Don't need to be shamed, for asking for a need. in yoga class. But I do "love the studio" when a awesome teacher is leading the class.

Yoga Bhoga is a beautiful, warm inviting studio with great instructors. I appreciated the individual attention I received and the instructor seemed knowledgeable and was friendly and encouraging. I will definitely go back even though it's not the closest yoga studio to me.

Yoga Bhoga is one of the best studios here in Portland! Such a beautiful bright and open space. I have taken classes from all different teachers and each class has been extremely positive, energizing, uplifting and inspiring. I leave the studio feeling encouraged and optimistic. Again, the setting is so beautiful.definitely check out their website and FB page since there are also lots of great workshops-not just regarding the physical practice but the philosophical practice as well. Just love you guys!

I'm in Portland for just a few days and decided to get a ypga practice in. Yoga Bhoga is warm and inviting. not only was the instructor great, the other students were friendly.

I feel like yoga studios really need to be compatible with the yogi. This studio was great and so was the instructor! I liked the humble, no mirrors environment and the close proximity to downtown. Tonight was my first time attending this studio and it's already one of my favorites (along with North Portland Yoga). I took Betsy class and really liked her; She gave lots of options for poses and was able to correct my form several times.

She also didn't talk too much or go too into religion or spirituality. Even though I came to class feeling sore, I felt a great deal of tension and stress relief from taking this class and was actually less sore when I left.

I attended two classes while visiting my brother and sis-in-law in Portland. Jennifer Oechsner and Meghan Maris were awesome instructors. I'll be back next time I'm in town!

I only could give the 4 stars at this point as I am still a novice yogi but I think Yoga Bhoga is helping me become a real yogi and set my own personal best record and soon I might be experienced enough to give the Woohoo rating. Yoga Bhoga offers really well trained, dedicated and effective instructors. The studio is simple and serene. I love looking out the windows and the skylights offer nice natural light.

I feel challenged just enough and supported and inspired to keep coming back. I think that if things continue to go this well for me, I will be able to soon give it the 5 stars. I have dabbled in yoga for ten years now and this studio has helped me be the most consistent in attendance than ever before which is the first step in really having a sincere practice.

I've been to a lot of different yoga studios in both the Seattle and the Portland area and yoga bhoga is by far the friendliest, creative and intelligent yoga studio. I've been going here for the last couple of years (on a semi regular basis) and I love the variety of classes they have. I'm a huge fan of vinyasa and they have a lot of different class times to choose from, their prices are very reasonable (especially for students, like me!) and the teachers are happy to answer any questions you might have about trying new poses.

I also love their space! When I first saw that it was in an office building right near the freeway I was skeptical, figuring the urban sights and sounds would be distracting, but the walls of the studio keep the noise out and the studio is high enough up that you can't see the people below. Also the cute little yoga figurines in the windows are so cute!

Rae's morning 0615-0730AM is excellent! She offers modifications for any level and is patient and kind! I grumble about waking up so early but am definitely rewarded for my efforts! Conversely, I pay for it when I don't go. Rae is very knowledgeable about the human anatomy and history of movement. Yoga Bhoga is an excellent studio.

Yoga Bhoga: The Chi, Prana, Energy, Vibration, or Feeling, whatever you choose to call it, in this studio is warm, inviting, comfortable, and inspiring. True this may be in a new location then the studio that I used to frequent daily for years but the Energy moved with it and there is no denying that. I travel and am always trying out studios and few have the feeling that Yoga Bhoga has.

I also love the natural light in this new studio. The teachers that I know there are all very amazing teachers, the ones I do not know I am certain are as wonderful. They all come from a wide range of backgrounds and teachers, are always continuing their education and experience in their practices making this a very special Yoga Studio. Denise, Meghan, Amy, and Heather, whom I have taken many classes with over the years all provide excellent instruction, fun sequences, with variations that make all levels of Yogi's feel comfortable with.

Their energy, guidance and adjustments are always enlightening in helping one become a better practitioner. Their emphasis is on the fundamentals of The Hatha Practice, as well as the Pranayama Practice and the Meditative Aspects of the Yoga practice be it Hatha, or Vinyasa. There is definitely a passion for their practice and it comes through in their classes.

Not one aspect of the Yogic practice is left out at this studio. Portland you are very fortunate to have such a space, full of positive energy and intention. My Trip to Portland was so wonderful as a result of investing my time and energy into going to Yoga Bhoga for classes. I encourage you to do the same. Om Shanti!

Good chi in this space. We went on a Saturday morning and the room was jammed packed. Yvonne was a decent instructor, but as some one mentioned previously, there is virtually no personalized interaction. For a first timer like me, that would be a good thing to have as well as making the instructor aware of any injuries you might be dealing with. We're doing the one week pass, so looking forward to seeing how this turns out. I've definitely felt some muscles that I haven't felt for awhile, so on that front, it was a good 90 minute session.

I have to reiterate what previous reviewers have said already; this place is lovely, it has plenty of space, fantastic teachers, and a pleasant unpretentious atmosphere that allows you to just focus on your practice. They even have not one, but SEVERAL changing rooms! You can also store your mat there so you don't have to tote it to & from class every time.

I got a new student one-week pass for $20, a great deal, and have been to 3 classes so far. My only regret is that not one of the teachers asked me my name, or more importantly, if I had any injuries they should know about at the beginning of class. Perhaps I was spoiled by my old studio in LA, but I miss that personal touch. I still plan on coming back here - the Sunday evening restorative/yin class with Jennifer is especially nice if you're looking for a mellow way to prepare yourself for the new week.

I love the energy in this studio. It was the first studio I visited in Portland, and it is still my favorite. I am trying to force myself to expand, experience other studios while I am still new here, but I am aching to go back! Denise is an amazing instructor, so motivating and inspiring. My jaw drops at the moves she puts us in, and I love the challenge! She fills her studio with talented instructors that really have a connection to the spiritual side of yoga which is a priority for me.

Tiffany was the most amazing yoga instructor I've ever had. Her classes were balanced, and challenging. Her teaching style was not intimidating. It was easy to be a beginner, and her modifications made simple clear sense. Tiffany is friendly, and she offered $5 classes for students. I have never enjoyed yoga so much as I did when she was my instructor. I would not practice ashtanga vinyasa yoga if it was not for her.