News & Special Events

Work Opportunity Available at Yoga Shala Williams
Take your love for yoga and attention to details to a new level. Yoga Shala of Portland is looking for a FRONT DESK REPRESENTATIVE who is available on Saturdays and for subbing opportunities. MUST be able to work from 10 - 6 every Saturday at our Williams location and be willing to travel to our Southeast location when subbing. More shifts may be available in the future.

  • Enjoy working with and around people
  • Have a true interest in yoga
  • Are equally able to follow direction and have self initiative
  • Known for punctuality, organization, attention to detail, trustworthiness and light heartedness

Responsibilities included (but not limited to):

  • Opening and closing the studio.
  • Signing students in and registering for drop in classes, workshops, courses, events, etc.
  • Selling merchandise in our Boutique
  • Promotion and marketing
  • Cleaning studio to make ready for the next day
  • Closing out books for the day
  • Selling class cards and memberships to students.
  • Answering questions or concerns of students
  • Answering phones, taking messages, returning calls, retention calls, etc.

If interested please send resume, cover letter and referances to Traci Vogel, Studio Manager - info@yogashalapdx.com.

4th of July Class Schedule

Williams:
9:00 - 10:15am Vinyasa 2 (community rate) Katy
4:00 - 5:15pm Vinyasa 2+3 (community rate) Sweethome

Southeast:
8:30 - 9:50am Iyengar 2 Anne
9:00 - 10:20am Vinyasa 2 Kristina
10:00 - 11:30am Iyengar 1 Anne
10:30 - 12:00pm PreNatal Shana
12:00 - 1:15pm Hatha Yoga Basics
(community rate; first Saturday, bring a friend for FREE!) Kate

ADVANCED STUDIES & TEACHER TRAINING Open House & Info Session
Friday, July 10 & August 7, 6:00 - 8:00pm
Join the shala teaching staff, current and graduated students from the program and your potential classmates for an informal 30-minute meet and greet with a sit down discussion to follow. The discussion topics include review of the curriculum, getting to know the teachers and there is plenty of time to have your questions answered. We look forward to seeing you! For more information click here.

THAI MASSAGE with Gretchen Hogue
For more information about Thai Massage or to schedule an appointment, you can contact Gretchen at 971-230-8475 or gretchenhoguelmt@gmail.com.


Advanced Studies & Teacher Training
SUMMER COURSES 2009

We are excited to announce Yoga Shala’s Advanced Studies & Teacher Training 500-hour Program that begins Summer 2009. Our new “menu,” system allows for you to choose the courses you want to take and when you want to take them. You can complete the program over the course of two to four years, and can choose to participate on a full or part-time basis. This flexibility allows you to tailor your curriculum through a combination of required and elective courses taught by our highly-qualified staff and internationally renowned visiting teachers.

This summer you can start with a variety of electives and required courses and workshops. The main courses will begin in September 2009. Don’t wait any longer to deepen your personal practice and begin the exciting journey towards teaching certification. Classes are open to ALL students and accredited towards Yoga Shala’s 500-hour Teacher Training & Advanced Studies program.

To register and for more information, click on 'more info' for each of the classes listed below or call 503.963.YOGA.

Start your Advanced Studies & Teacher Training this summer with any (or all) of the following courses!

ANATOMY IN MOVEMENT 101: An Experiential Approach to the Study of Anatomy with Wendy Hambidge
5 weeks, Tuesdays, June 16 - July 14, 5:00 - 8:00pm
Register/More Info

EXPLORING THE BREATH with Nandini
6 weeks, Thursdays, June 25 - July 30, 5:00 - 7:00pm
Register/More Info

YOGASUTRA CHAPTER 2: How to Attain a State of Yoga with Chase Bossart
Friday - Sunday, July 17 - 19; Friday, 6:00 - 9:00pm
Saturday, 12:30 - 5:30pm; Sunday, 11:30 - 3:30pm
Register/More Info

RAGA CYCLE: Weekend Intensive Workshop in North Indian Classical Vocal Music with Michael Stirling
July 24 - 26, Friday, 9:00 - 10:30pm; Saturday, 6:30 - 8:00am & 3:30 - 5:00pm; Sunday, 6:30 - 8:00am & 12:00 - 2:00pm
Register/More Info

BEGINNER’S SANSKRIT FOR YOGA PRACTITIONERS with Kate & Nandini
Saturday, July 25, 2:00 - 5:00pm
Register/More Info

YOGA FOR WOMEN’S CYCLES with Lita Batho
Tuesday, July 28, 6:30 - 8:00pm
Register/More Info

PREPARING FOR INVERSIONS with Nandini
Saturday, August 30, 1:30 - 4:30pm
Register/More Info

GRAVITY & GRACE with Peter Sterios
Two Programs, Friday - Friday, August 7-14
Register/More Info

BEGINNERS’ YOGA SAMPLER:
A Course Designed to Introduce Beginners to Yoga & Teachers
4 Shala Teachers/4 Styles/4 Weeks/8 Classes • $75 (optional 5th week in June)
Mondays & Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00pm
Class starts monthly: May 4, June 1, July 6 & August 3

May
4 & 6 Jennifer H.
11 & 13 Meaghan
18 & 20 Beth
25 & 27 Kristina

June (5 weeks)
1 & 3 Meaghan
8 & 10 Aisha
15 & 17 Beth
22 & 24 Jennifer H.
29 & 7/1 Aerlyn

July
6 & 8 Jennifer H.
13 & 15 Anne
20 & 22 Kate
27 & 29 Kristina

August
3 & 5 Jody
10 & 12 Jennifer H.
17 & 19 Beth
24 & 26 Meaghan

BEGINNERS’ YOGA SAMPLER:
A Course Designed to Introduce Beginners to Yoga & Teachers
4 Shala Teachers/4 Styles/4 Weeks/8 Classes • $75 (optional 5th week in June)
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:30-6:30pm
Class starts monthly: May 5, June 2, July 7 & August 4

May
5 & 7 Lita
12 & 14 Mandy
19 & 21 Jen S.
26 & 28 Jennifer H.

June (5 weeks)
2& 4 Lita
9 & 11 Jeff
16 & 18 Jen S.
23 & 25 Mandy
6/30 & 7/2 Aerlyn

July
7 & 9 Lita
14 & 16 Jeff
21 & 23 Jennifer H.
28 & 30 Aerlyn

August
4 & 6 Jen S.
11 & 13 Mandy
18 & 20 Sweethome
25 & 27 Aerlyn

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Space Rental at the Shala!

If you are interested in renting yogashalaNorthWilliams or yogashalaSoutheast space, call 503.963.YOGA or email info@yogashalapdx.com. We have space available on weekends
and during the day.

YOGA SHALA OF PORTLAND  :  503.963.YOGA  :   info@yogashalapdx.com