TheOldHouseMan Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 I've been thinking of getting into the yoga thing. Anyone have any experience with some classes in Portland. Preferably close in NE/NW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layton Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 I thought about signing up for yoga classes and compared prices. turns out that a membership to 24hour fitness is cheaper in the long run. they have tons of yoga and pilates classes (plus many other classe too) that you don't have to pay extra for. this way you also can use their gym and other equipment on top of the free classes. I have found all of the instructors very very good at the Hollywood and Pearl gyms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordop Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 I thought about signing up for yoga classes and compared prices. turns out that a membership to 24hour fitness is cheaper in the long run. they have tons of yoga and pilates classes (plus many other classe too) that you don't have to pay extra for. this way you also can use their gym and other equipment on top of the free classes. I have found all of the instructors very very good at the Hollywood and Pearl gyms. You can't unite your mind, body, and spirit at a fitness gym Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layton Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 true that, my Luna Sista' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisT Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 I took classes at Holiday's downtown. This was a few years ago when I worked downtown and used to go on my lunch hour. Good stuff. Really improved my strength. I've also taken classes at 24 hour fitness and they sucked by comparison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layton Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 how did they suck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisT Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 well the room was big and cold for one thing. Second, the instructors weren't very experienced in yoga - they taught it more like a quasi-yoga-aerobic-fitness class. They didn't even know what the poses were called. There was no personal attention or correction. But maybe I was spoiled by the first rate instructors at Holidays. I swear Eugene could twist himself up like a pretzel! Â Mike - are you going to be a chiro soon? My mother's looking for some relief for a bad knee (torn meniscus), pinched nerve, sciatica (sp?) bad back and she mentioned going to a chiropracter which frankly has me alittle worried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layton Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 why would that worry you? wouldn't you rather have your mom explore non-invasive alternatives to drugs and surgery? Â As long as she doesn't go to a high-volume chiropractor and sees one that uses other modalities in addition to just pure adjustments nothing but good should come of it - kinda like going to an MD that doesn't just prescribe meds, a PT that only demonstates exercises, or naturopath that only reccomends vitamin supplements. Â i still have 7.5 more quarters to go, so I'm "dangerous" to give specific advice on what she should do, but it sounds like she has some sort of imbalance (skeletal, muscular, posture, etc...) that is setting off a chain rxn of events that are causing her problems. could be as simple as one leg may be too short or her pelvis needs and adjustment...or compicated and none of them are related and need to be addressed individually. humans are complicated and no one can actually claim to know what is really wrong with anyone. all you can do is expirement and go with what make you feel better- that;s the bottom line. whatever works. shit, she could go to a hypnotherapist and possible have her problems work. sometime these things just happen for unknown reasons, and have a natural history of just working themselves out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisT Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 ok you have assuaged my fears - although I'd like her to try acupuncture first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrill Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 Yoga in the Pearl rocks. go there fo sho! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winter Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 Holy shit Layton's going to be giving pelvis adjustments to mothers when he graduates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajm Posted January 28, 2005 Share Posted January 28, 2005 http://www.yogabhoga.com/ Â This a a great place in Portland for yoga. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOldHouseMan Posted January 29, 2005 Author Share Posted January 29, 2005 (edited) A few of the teacers at "Yoga in the Pearl" look pretty good. The prices are a little to much though but it's almost worth it to go down there.  http://www.yogapearl.com/teachers.asp  Edited January 29, 2005 by TheOldHouseMan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovr40 Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 Just across the river to the North is a very good yoga center. It is located in the old Academy building, about 2 minutes past the interstate bridge. The center is run by Yvonne, and she sometimes tailors the emphasis in her classes to work on climbing flexibility and balance. Several climbers (rock and alpine) are members and she takes care of us. www.shantiforeveryone.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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