North Portland Yoga

I love this yoga studio! Wonderful teachers, wonderful classes, great schedule and affordable :) community and donation only classes make it affordable for those that can’t afford drop-​in rates or memberships! The space is beautiful in an amazing industrial building in North PDX. Thank you North Portland Yoga!!!

I loved this yoga studio. I’ve only been here a few times but I must admit, they’ve got not only the perfect spot but also great instructors. You’re doing a wonderful job NPY and I look forward to a nice warm relationship to come. It’s a commute for me, but come fall i will be there OFTEN! :)

Today was the 5^th session of my practice at this studio. I purchased 5 more. I have tried another yoga studio a few other times, but if you live in North Portland and want to get really good at yoga, come here. Sessions are 90 minutes and they are mostly moderate-​advance. The teachers here have positively impacted my practice and the studio feels like home (comfortable and aesthetically charming)! After last week and coming into this week, I can say I have a stronger and deeper connection to yoga. I will continue to come here and experience my body and mind progress. I have experienced 4 teachers and I praise each one of them. Namaste~

The space is pretty amazing, brick with huge windows, light and airy. And the sound of the train is actually pretty charming IMHO.
Coming from a bike accident injury, I am glad that the Vinyasa classes were light and not too difficult, but I also feared that I would out grow some of the classes. But as I went to more classes, they seemed to get progressively more challenging. I don’t know if they will get to the point of yoga classes I am accustomed to (I usually do power yoga in 85 – 90 degree heat rooms), but we will see as time goes on.
Also, I wasn’t really accustomed to the teachers, since most of the yoga I did was Vinyasa flow and did have that much chanting and spiritual teachings as Sweethome’s classes, but over the course of 3 weeks, some of her teachings actually got to me.
The teachers are definitely encouraging and helpful. Lovely people. Calming environment. My favorites are Cary Speath, Kristin Mico, and Cassie Goodluck. I just wished they had more classes in the evening or not when traffic is at an all time high!

Wow — what a great place! I have to say that my first experience here was not so great, but things have changed!
I went to a beginner class here about a year ago, and it was just not a good experience at all. I had never taken a yoga class before, and I don’t want to go into details, but I left there questioning if I would ever try yoga again.
Well, I recently decided to try out a new class that they started called Curvy Yoga. I liked the description online, and also had a free class offer because it was my birthday. I went to the class and introduced myself to Leah, the instructor, and told her that this was the second yoga class I had been to and didn’t have a great experience the first time.
She was very nice and asked a lot of questions, which I really appreciated. During class, she was very down-​to-​earth, and made quite a few suggestions, which I appreciated because I didn’t feel so awkward (like I did my first go round). She explained all of the poses and if I couldn’t do one of them, she just told me to do what I was comfortable with.
I’ve now been to two of her classes, and I plan on buying a package, so I can go to more when my schedule allows. Leah is such a great teacher, and made my time in her classes challenging, relaxing and just an enjoyable experience. I was pretty sore after my first class with her, but in a good way. I seriously can’t wait to go back!
*Bonus — when I checked in on Unilocal,they had a $ 5 off coupon which I was able to use for my second class. Yay!

This studio is awesome. I loved the high ceiling and openness of the interior, I loved the industrial looking exterior, I loved the instructor (during happy hour Vinyasa), I loved the class. I basically love this place.

Visited this morning and absolutely loved my class with Carey. She is kind, her cues clear and related to both anatomy and energy, and the flow she guided was just right for my needs as a relatively experienced yogi. There were a range of levels that she was easily able to adapt her cues to meet, and I could sense that she really noticed subtle needs and provided gentle adjustments. Highly recommend!
Oh, and the space is lovely!!! They also offer yoga mat use for free as well as tea and filtered water. So much to enjoy!

I am not a devoted student of yoga by any means, but I have definitely experienced my share of teachers and studios over the years. North Portland Yoga is my favorite already of all of the spaces I have practiced. The studio itself is in a unique location just south of the train tracks/​Nabisco factory and easy to bike to if you live in the area. It has a great energy and practicing in the space with the sounds of urban life and a view of the sky and trees out the huge windows is really lovely, they have also added many touches to the studio that enhance the experience. They have an AMAZING 30 day for $ 30 introductory deal — take advantage of it! I loved the opportunity to check out several classes and teachers and to help myself into the habit of going, and I will definitely continue to attend now that it has expired. The classes that I have really gotten a lot out of are very different from each other (I love that there is a great diversity of class offerings!). Sweethome Teacup (I am not making that name up, AND she is awesome) teaches a vinyasa class that is very challenging to my abs, my arms and my focus! She may only do this on Sunday, she plays some kind of crazy acordion instrument and leads intricate chants. This is not normally my thing but she makes it beautiful. My favorite class is Yin with Raki. She is truly a gifted teacher and her classes feel like an extravagant present to myself. If you have any issues with your hips at all, Yin is the class for you! Raki’s guidance will help you relax into supported poses and let go the chatter of your mind with no judgement. Before I came to North Portland Yoga I was always a little cranky about how much yoga classes can cost, but they are fairly reasonable (even after your 30 day deal is up) and I feel like the teachers are truly earning it with their talent and dedication.

Uau! What beautiful space, so open and green!
The class was amazing, a smooth vinyasa with really good directions. Thank you!

I love this space! It reminds me of being back in a chic NYC loft with tons of plants. The energy is very sweet and my teacher was really attentive.

NoPoYoga Studio recently changed hands and is even better than it was – which is saying a lot. The new owners, Cary and Sarasvati, have infused their passion and commitment to the Studio and their students’ experience.
A wonderful place to practice and meditate.

One of the best yoga studios I’ve experienced! The instructors are professional, straightforward, and incredibly helpful. The studio isn’t crowed by mirrors or ego. The environment is inviting, and noncompetitive. Definitely enjoy working out here.

If North Portland Yoga wasn’t so far from both my home and work, I’d be in this studio with my butt spread up towards the heavens all the time.
First of all, although it looks like a warehouse from the outside, the inside of the studio has a very warm, unique set-​up. Large, wide floor space. Big windows flanking the ceiling that allow loads of natural light in. The bathrooms are separate from the changing rooms, so I’d suggest taking care of those needs prior to arriving for your class. I’m used to walking into the restrooms at yoga studios with my feet bare — probably not the cleanest of habits but you’re finnicky because there’s germs EVERYWHERE — and having to walk outside the studio for the toilet, this isn’t the best idea.
But the yoga classes are pretty solid. I’ve only taken the vinyasa ones, once with Emily, who sadly doesn’t appear on North Portland Yoga’s teacher list. But Sweethome and Nathan also teach at my regular (closer) studio, and both of their classes have their own characters. Sweethome’s teaching involves music, chanting, and the kind of movement that you shape your body into so fluidly that once you’re in savasana, you kind of wonder how you got there so quickly. Nathan teaches a budokon yoga class, and if you’ve ever envisioned a yoga ninja before, he’s kind of that. But he can help you be one, too! There are a lot of strange posture combinations and transitions in his classes, but they really get you away from any pre-​conceived asana ruts you might find yourself in if you’ve practiced yoga for a while. You’ll rival your cat in the crazy shapes you can get your body into before settling in for naps.
So, No-​Po residents or those whose schedules allow regular treks to the area, you’ll want to check this studio out. There’s so much space. Plenty of room for everybody’s butt cheeks in the air!

Best place for yoga, without a doubt! All of the teachers are warm and friendly and display a genuine interest in their practice and their students! A beautiful, simple space that is well cared for and couldn’t be more conducive to serenity. Love it!

LOVE* I could just sum it up like that.
I have taken a lot of classes here and loved each and everyone of their teachers; all with their own unique and special stylings. Seriously.
They are all thorough and expressive, experienced, professional and friendly, and very human.
They are all very well trained and thus all inquire before hand if there are any limitations/​specificities/​issues current in each student that might effect the practice or need to be addressed.
The space itself is so beautiful. Cork floors and tall white walls in a funky, old building with super tall ceilings, and huge windows over looking the train tracks.
They host all sorts of special yoga events and classes here~ lots of choices.
The prices are absolutely right and they give great discounts for monthlies’. They are ultra reasonable.
Every time I make it to class I am so happy that I did, be it a restorative class or something intensive. I always feel super high after too!

Do yoga here. Or allow yoga to do you here. Beautiful practice; authentic, real, accessible to all (and I mean ALL) levels. Yes, you do walk across the (safe) roof of an old industrial building and yes, that adds to the adventure and shelter of yoga here. I took a class with Sweethome this morning and found myself grinning through much of the class. Excellent, informed instruction, some humor and deeper yoga if you want it.
I loved the class and the energy here after spending the weekend in the studio for a training course. I plan to roll over from SE to practice… What that means is NoPo Yoga is worth seeking out.

I love this yoga studio.
Vinyasa is my style of yoga and the vinyasa classes here are fantastic — with focus on the breathing, movement, and connecting the two. But they also have great classes in different styles of yoga that I’ve never done before. These include Tibetan Heart Yoga and Budokon Yoga.
I even love that the studio is located right by the tracks and sometimes the trains go by during class. Psh, I’m practicing yoga, a simple train horn won’t interrupt my practice!
The studio is beautiful and calming. The staff is welcoming. I haven’t found anything amiss here.

Just did the 90 minute All Level Vinyasa class — it was challenging and relaxing and in the best studio setting I’ve ever been in.
You can reserve your space online… I’m not sure if they limit the class size but it is a small room so it would make sense.
The teachers are amazing & really helpful… I’m still somewhat of a rookie with yoga and they always help me get in the right pose (in a very nice, encouraging way). If you’re a beginner or practice regularly it’s a good studio for anyone. Classes are affordable as well!

I keep meaning to leave a Unilocal review for this amazing yoga studio, and haven’t gotten around to it yet. I’ve been a student here for a few months now, and I don’t have a single bad thing to say about this place.
This studio has become a staple for me, and has changed me from the inside out. The «All Levels» classes mean just that– students of any level can attune the 90-​minute class to their specific practice. Every single one of the teachers fosters an extremely caring and communicative atmosphere, and we are constantly reminded to honor our bodies’ limitations and be mindful of our yoga practice. The owners are two extremely friendly ladies, and it seems as though they have a very genuine care for their students. I like the fact that they utilize the space for social gatherings and intensive workshops (neither of which I have attended yet, but plan to!).
In short, I’d be willing to wager that anybody serious about trying yoga would not regret a visit to North Portland Yoga.

I just took my first class after a loooong break from yoga. I think I have found my new place to practice! It’s a super convenient location (for me), and I love the loft studio set up. Very peaceful. I took the all levels class and enjoyed how Danielle incorporated chanting and guided meditation.
I’ll be returning next weekend!