Class styles

Six ways to arrive on your mat

From slow, floor-based yin to a sweaty Friday power flow, every class is capped at 14 mats and taught with options for every body.

Student moving through a vinyasa sequence
IntermediateHeated to 80° F

Lotus Vinyasa Flow

Our signature class links breath to movement through creative, music-backed sequences. Expect sun salutations, standing balances, and a long, luxurious savasana to close.

Length
60 min
Intensity
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Best for
Strength & focus
  • Comfortable with sun salutations
  • Builds heat, stamina and balance
  • Taught by Maya, Elena & guest teachers
See Vinyasa times
A quiet meditative seated posture at dawn
All levelsCandlelit

Slow Yin

Floor-based shapes held for three to five minutes, fully supported by bolsters and blankets. Yin targets fascia and joints, and invites the nervous system to downshift.

Length
75 min
Intensity
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Best for
Flexibility & rest
  • No experience needed
  • Pairs beautifully with running or lifting
  • Guided by Daniel, with breathwork
See Yin times
Beginner learning a foundational stretch
BeginnerRoom temp

Gentle Hatha

The ideal first class. We slow everything down, break each posture into simple steps, and teach you how to use props so your practice fits your body — not the other way round.

Length
60 min
Intensity
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Best for
New students
  • Clear alignment cues
  • Chair modifications always offered
  • Taught by Priya & Maya
See Hatha times
Calm, softly lit yoga practice
Beginner2nd trimester +

Prenatal Yoga

Grounding, pelvis-friendly movement and birth-prep breathing in a warm community of expecting parents. Each class ends with a circle to share how you're doing.

Length
60 min
Intensity
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Best for
Pregnancy
  • Doctor/midwife clearance recommended
  • Partner workshops monthly
  • Taught by doula Priya Nair
See Prenatal times
Hands resting in meditation
All levelsSound bowls

Restorative & Sound

Five or six fully-propped postures while crystal and Tibetan bowls wash over the room. Think of it as a nap with intention – many students leave more rested than after a full night's sleep.

Length
75 min
Intensity
○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Best for
Stress relief
  • Eye pillows & lavender provided
  • Friday & Sunday evenings
  • Led by Elena Brooks
See Restorative times
Strong yoga practitioner holding an advanced pose
AdvancedHeated to 85°F

Power Flow

Dynamic, athletic and playful. Arm balances, inversions and core work for practitioners who already know their chaturanga – with plenty of space to explore and fall gracefully.

Length
60 min
Intensity
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Best for
Experienced yogis
  • 6+ months of regular practice
  • Inversion workshops each season
  • Taught by Elena & Maya
See Power times
The teaching team

Who you'll be breathing with

Portrait of Maya Okafor

Maya Okafor

Founder • E-RYT 500

19 years of practice, 11 teaching. Loves Ashtanga roots, 70s soul and teaching teachers.

Portrait of Daniel Reyes

Daniel Reyes

Yin • Breathwork

Former DPT turned yin teacher. Ask him about fascia – and set aside ten minutes.

Portrait of Priya Nair

Priya Nair

Prenatal • Hatha

Doula, RPYT and mother of two. Has supported more than 300 Portland families.

Portrait of Elena Brooks

Elena Brooks

Power • Sound

Ex-dancer and certified sound healer. Teaches strength with a softness at its centre.

Not sure where to start?

Try Gentle Hatha or Slow Yin first. Or send us a note and we'll recommend a class based on your body, goals and schedule.

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