Moline Whitson, Director
2108 NE 41st Ave
Portland, OR 97212
971.331-2673
info@harmonyyogapdx.com
Moline Whitson, Director
2108 NE 41st Ave
Portland, OR 97212
971.331-2673
info@harmonyyogapdx.com
Ideal for anyone wanting to ease into yoga and those who may have physical limitations due to age, back or joint problems, or are recovering from injury or illness. Easier stretches and muscle toning combined with deep relaxation poses (restorative) to get you back in shape safely.
For students with little or no yoga experience and for continuing students who wish to refine their understanding of the basics. This class teaches basic hatha yoga postures from various tradtions. Develops strength, flexibility, balance and an understanding of healthy body alignment and movement.
For beginners and continuing students. Same focus as Level 1 with more challenging poses and sequences.
For students with prior yoga experience, a faster paced class that includes a broader range of poses in more challenging sequences and longer holds. Introduces inversions and backbends.
Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises® This is a self-help method for releasing deep tension held in the muscles and tissue due to trauma and and/or daily stress. Developed by Dr. David Berceli, PhD, this set of seven simple exercises were developed to elicit the human organism’s natural ability for recovering from trauma and preventing the build up of stress—the tremor mechanism. Anyone can learn TRE®, the exercises are simple and can be modified to suit all fitness levels and body types. In 3 classes students will learn the TRE® protocol and how to regulate their experiences with the tremor reflex for optimal benefits. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a pen, journal and water bottle. Class size is limited, so register early. Class not appropriate for pregnant women. For further info on TRE® go to traumaprevention.com
*Private sessions available.
To register or schedule a private session contact Moline Whitson at info@harmonyyogapdx.com or 503-335-8851
The Love Your Brain Yoga program is a FREE 6-week gentle yoga program that is adapted for individuals who have experienced brain injuries. In Love Your Brain Yoga, you will also experience meditation, mindfulness and community building. Each class runs 1.5 hours long and has a different theme, such as mental and physical balance, strength and resilience, feeling whole, positivity, social support, community and gratitude. While this is a yoga program, it is also a great opportunity to combat isolation, practice mindfulness and breathing exercises, learn some new meditations, and engage in group discussions about the weekly topic. Our goal is to experience the benefits of yoga, but also to develop a sense of community with others who have lived similar experiences.
Who should come?
Anyone with an ABI who can manage on their own, or with a support person
Family
Friends
Caregivers/Support persons
For all classes, participants will need to be able to follow directions, verbally communicate and have the ability to engage and participate in meaningful conversation.
Questions and Registration contact Stacy email: lybyogapdx@gmail.com or 971-236-1560
Please join Kelley Curtis for a 4-week nervous system restoration series. Learn how your nervous system works and how to work with it to access health and well-being.
Kelley is part of a pioneering (and growing) group of practitioners using an autonomic nervous system lens to help their clients find the parameters of well-being within themselves. She uses somatic and neurosensory exercises, with education, to help her clients become more embodied, increase fluency in the somatic language of sensation, build and strengthen the neural pathways of well-being and heal from trauma. Learn more about Kelley’s work at Kelly Curtis.com
May 22, 29, June 5 & 12 6-8pm at Harmony Yoga.
Cost is $150, sliding scale available upon request.
Register online through the “schedule now” link at Kelly Curtis.com or contact Kelley to register.
Kelley Curtis (she/them)
Nervous System Health and Bodywork kelleycurtislmt@gmail.com or (+1) 971-275-3797
A therapy group for women and nonbinary folks exploring gentle yoga poses, breathing techniques, and practical mindfulness skills to build resilience and empowerment for navigating life’s challenges. This is a therapy group run by a licensed therapist, and is billable to medical insurance (OHP Trillium, Aetna, Kaiser, MODA, Pacific Source, Providence, Samaritan or private pay). No drop-ins, please register by emailing Pam at pam@thepathcenter.org
A grounding practice that has a focus on the legs and pelvis, including standing poses, hip openers, twists. Also cooling the nervous system through breath practice.
Sliding scale: $5-12 per class
Payment can go through Venmo or USPS.
Contact Carolyn to register: (503)867-5385 email: caralinapotts@gmail.com
For approximately ages 5-8 and their families (other ages will be accepted too), these classes are focused more on the physical asana practice of yoga as well as an introduction to meditation, mindfulness and the ability to release stress and tension while having fun! The three-part series (2 classes per part) will have themes of beginning, middle and end. Beginning-starting anew, opening up, hello. Middle- the ups and downs, the mess, the journey. End- finishing up, saying goodbye, cleaning up, letting go, and allowing yourself to move on.
$150 for the 6-week series or $35 drop in.
Pre-registration is required.
(425)328-5142 or email: elephaskidsyoga@gmail.com
Slower paced movements with ample time for transitions make this class ideal for anyone with physical limitations such as age-related aches and pains, injury recovery as well as those beginning their movement journey. You can expect guided exploratory movement, functional strengthening and individualized options within the poses to modulate the level between effort and ease.
Pelvic Floor Yoga is a supportive and effective practice designed to help students develop more nuanced body awareness and a deeper understanding of pelvic floor function. Classes will include breathwork and mudras to improve mind-body connection as well as active and restorative asanas to strengthen and stretch the muscles of the pelvic floor and surrounding areas of the body. Each class will include a brief review of anatomy and follow-up suggestions for self-assessment and home practice. All levels are welcome!
Ellie Justice completed training and certification as a Pelvic Floor Yoga Teacher with Leslie Howard, acclaimed yoga educator and author of Pelvic Liberation.
To register or for more information, please contact Instructor Ellie Justice.
ellie.s.justice@gmail.com or 503.341-6833