This space is so lovely and all of the staff and teachers are very friendly and warm and…read moreprofessional. I love the vibe of the space and the heat: there are lots of different class options it would be hard not to be pleased with it! The only downside is the parking which is all pay parking. Other than that it's lovely.

I went the other day for a class and honestly I went not knowing what I got myself into. They kept…read morea good pace and while the class was difficult I was able to keep up for the entire time. It does get pretty warm in the room, but there are also cooler spots you can position yourself at if needed. I recommend bringing extra towels because you will get warm. They provide most equipment but make sure to bring a mat with you and plenty of water!

The vibe here is everything!!…read more I was 5 min late coming to my first class that I had booked and I found the door locked! I was able to get in through the coffee shop O'vive as they share the space. There was a wonderful and very kind person that worked there named Grey and even though I dropped in on what I believe was his break, he rebooked me for their next class and explained the classes to me. He hooked me up with a mat which is free ( I think for your first time) and a locker key (in exchange for my I.D.) and let me know about the various lockers. Gendered and all inclusive! I was so stressed with being late and his vibe and the vibe of the studio calmed me down. The place was beautiful, squeeky clean and had pretty small light hanging like curtains on the windows that face Grand. There was some relaxing music playing from the cafe and it smelled amazing. It may have been the tea, the food or whatever else they were making there but it had a nice fragrance. I was able to chill on this beautiful blue sofa snd drink tea and write this review while I was waiting for the next class. The lockers and showere were also nice!! Photos included. I did the Power Flow Class with Eila and it was amazing! It was my first time and it was relaxing yet challenging. I didn't know it was more of an advanced class but I was ablebto keep it (mostly) I will definitely be coming back to do more of their class!

I came in as a free guest with my friend who is a member and had a wonderful experience! We did the…read morewarm Pilates class and it was such a soothing atmosphere, and the instructor did a great job with showing us various moves depending on your skill level. The whole studio is very cozy, and the house tea they have on tap is absolutely delicious!

I just had my first experience at Sellwood yoga with Ariel & Denise and it was amazing!! I feel so…read morerevitalized, refreshed, and grounded from their Restorative & Yin Yoga with Reiki class. It was the perfect way to end the week. This is such a gem of a class that it feels like a gift to be able to be in such a sacred space. Their energies are so pure and calming, you can't help but sink into your mat and just float away onto a cloud. There is a cap to the class of about 10-12 students so it keeps the space intimate so you really get to experience this in a small setting. If you've never tried any energetic healing or practices but you're familiar with restorative yoga, this is a great way to introduce yourself to a new experience.

Cool little yoga studio in Sellwood. The cork floors ads a nice earthy touch to the studio making…read moreit very cozy. It's a smaller studio space but the high ceilings make it feel spacious and I love looking outside into the courtyard. So far I've only taken two classes there, but the people seem friendly. They've got a bunch of props that most yoga studios don't have for restorative yoga.

Amazingly present and good teaching here. They have classes specific to various affinity groups,…read morewhich I appreciate. Sometimes when I go to class remotely, the audio gets messed up. This is often when a setting is wrong from the get-go or due to the teachers having physical contact with the Mike during a yoga pose when there is physical contact during a yoga pose, the audio goes completely on the fritz and the captions that I use for access are no longer functional. It's hard for me to ask the teacher to check the Mike at the start of every class. I would like to know if there is a way to improve Mike performance or audio. I love this place and recommend it highly to all.

What I love/ why I chose this studio: - no mirrors…read more- Diverse range of instructors - Anti-capitalist/ colonialist approach - offer by donation classes for queer + bipoc ppl - women/BIPOC owened! - always an easy moderation so I don't worry about being able to "do everything"

Yoga Refuge is our favorite yoga studio in Portland. Great teachers, beautiful…read moretemperature-controlled space with plants and lots of windows, and accessible and inclusive of people of all levels of experience and abilities. I started going here initially for the pre-natal yoga classes and loved it so much that I encouraged my husband to take classes here as well. Now we're regulars. I recommend: - Gentle Yoga classes with Birdie, Alison, Sascha, or Kat for beginners or to offset more intense classes - Vinyasa Flow classes with Birdie - fun, creative flows that feel well choreographed with great music. It's a more advanced class - Core Strengthening classes with Kat - fun for increasing your strength and fitness. Kat pushes you hard infuses her classes with humor and a sense of play - Hatha Yoga with Danielle - accessible and good for learning alignment ; lots of workshopping and instruction

I really appreciate the lovely space and welcoming community they've created. I have noticed,…read morethough, that there seem to be fewer experienced teachers offering classic Hatha or Vinyasa classes than when I first joined. I enjoy other forms of movement and dance, but they aren't what I'm expecting when I schedule a yoga class, and it can be disappointing when the class description doesn't match the actual format. Wednesday night Vinyasa with Birdie is excellent, and I'm clearly not the only one who thinks so--her classes are often waitlisted. Would it be possible to offer more classes in that style, or more opportunities to practice with Birdie?

My favorite yoga studio has moved. Meghan Maris was Donna's favorite yoga teacher. She really goes…read moredeep into the practice. Hope to attend one of her classes very soon!

Came here for a restorative class when I was in town, and loved the high ceilings and sunny vibes!…read moreDrop 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!

Beautiful location with DREAMY energy. Highly recommended. It's expensive but the teachers are…read morealmost always knowledgeable and professional.

Beautiful space! Lots of props to help you with your practice. I had the Sat restorative class with…read moreAli and she played sound bowls at the end. They really go the extra mile to make you feel welcome. She was so kind she even helped me out when I lost my hair tie. Had a bowl of pho to warm up on a cold night next door at Fish Sauce, you're welcome!

This might be my favorite place in all of Portland. The vibe, the energy, the love, the space…read more.. swoon. This is a type of place you could just simply live at. Their instructors are amazingly helpful and loving and just down right cool. They offer hot tea, water, lots of storage space, and life affirming yoga. I also love how approachable their pricing is and stress free the whole thing is. Please go.

Tried another class and it was fine, but, again it ended 20 mins late. WTH? Kinda ruins your…read moreevening when you need to haul ass post class bc you're now late to relieve your child care provider. I stand by my previous review; it's so disrespectful to end class so late without mentioning it. Other studios I've been to would say, hey I'm going to go a bit over today, if you need to leave on time, please transition to savasana and I'll let you know when it's time. Everyone else let's move into...

What an amazing space for sound immersions, yoga, dance…read more After we walked to the waterfront and had lunch Perfect location

YoY is a community of Yogis, not a business, per se. So, they offer the most genuine practices,…read moreoften blending the physical with the spiritual and mental. Whether it is just an energizing afternoon of Vinyasa Power Flow, or an evening of stretching and meditation with Recovery Yoga, or even a mind-opening experience in Cannabis Yoga... every class is taught with such intent, with caring for the individual and their bodies' needs and limitations, and so much love. Let me tell you a story... Years ago, I was struggling with my transition and many experiences had me sinking under the weight of feeling hated, disdained, or looked down upon by others. This had fed into the feelings of self-hatred that plague so many of us trans folk and I was so suicidal that I had a plan and a place all picked out. One night, I was so distressed, so panicked by the weight of pain that I was walking toward that place, ready at least to test my plan... or more..., when I noticed Yoga on Yamhill on my right. So many friends had suggested the place and how wonderful it was. I felt a sudden and strong urge to check it out. It was coming up on 9pm and... there was a Restorative Yin/Nidra class just about to begin. So, I turned in and ended up doing my very first yoga class ever. When it was all done, I felt as if the weight of the world was lifted off me, I could breathe again... I felt wonderful! Since then, I've attended so many classes here, mainly Yin and other stretching and gravity-focussed classes. I tried Hatha, and that was a great workout for me. I tried Vinyasa and OH MY GAWD that completely kicked my butt. I have gotten to know all the yogis here. Most of them are women and classes are mainly made up of women, making this a very welcoming and kind space, a wonderful place for those of us who do not "conform." There are guys teaching, mainly David Miller right now, who does Yin, Restorative, Cannabis Yoga, and events that blend Reiki, Massage, other healing arts, and yoga. This is a place to heal and grow, not just an exercise studio by another name. Please, if you need more than just a workout, come on in. The studio lost a lot of classes during CoViD, but it's recovering, new teachers are arriving and the schedule is filling out again. Take a look, at yogaonyamhill.com.

This studio has a variety of classes throughout the day which is great. The instructors are super…read morepositive and work at a great pace. They also do a great job focusing on both the physical and mental parts of yoga.

This is my favorite place to be when I'm not home. I love being here, being in the space,…read moresurrounded by these people that also just enjoy coming to all of these classes. Even when you attend a heated class and there's 35 of us within a room, you will still catch me smiling ear to ear because we are all there for one purpose or another. The heated class and the unheated classes are both taught in gorgeous rooms. I trust all of the teachers within the room to ensure I am safe and can do this practice at hand. If you are a BIPOC, there are free Thursday 8pm classes too which I LOVE! Again, this space is so inviting and if you haven't had the chance to take a class - this is the studio to start your practice.