The Bhaktishop Yoga Center

Go to The Harmony Class. It is awesome!!! The best thing you can do for yourself on a Sunday.

I have practiced yoga at The Bhaktishop for now about 6+ years. I have meant to write for so long, but it is so deeply personal. This is so much more than a really REALLY fine yoga studio with gifted and wonderful teachers. It is also a community that is so welcoming and embracing of the philosophy of yoga.
I cannot say enough thank yous to the teachers at the Bhaktishop for the hours and hours of instruction and practice I have spent there. There is yoga at every level and for every age and body.
Check it out – truly, it does not get better than this.

Prenatal yoga here is wonderful! They do a great job of infusing community into an opening full body stretching exercise.

My go-​to yoga when I’m visiting Portland. Simply the best! Great teachers, wonderful studio, perfect vibe. Thank you, Bhaktishop!

They have wonderful prenatal yoga classes here! Teachers and warm and supportive and they give lots of alternative positions in case anything feels uncomfortable. Classes on Saturday are usually at max capacity so don’t plan to drop in for those. I’m not the least bit flexible and these classes are really helping me to stretch out all the stress and soreness I’ve been experiencing while pregnant. They are definitely challenging but in the right way and anyone new to yoga like me can fit right in.

I wish it were possible to give a 1,000 star rating for The Bhaktishop, because five doesn’t seem like nearly enough. Seriously, yoga practitioners and yoga-​practitioner-​wannabees, get over there!
The two things I love most about The Bhaktishop are 1) the seamless blend between deep spiritual authenticity and the physical practice, and 2) the mindblowing skill of the teachers in leading a class that is both challenging and 100% safe.
I have tried many yoga studios, and I’ve never trusted teachers like I trust these teachers. I never feel like a teacher might lead me into something that will injure me. In fact, they teach students to avoid injuries. They take detailed care of the large variety of students while simultaneously giving tons of physical and energetic space.
They also are completely accepting of everyone. It doesn’t matter what your body is like, how experienced you are, how old you are, what your spiritual practice is (even if you don’t have one)… everyone can come and feel completely at home. I’ve never seen such a wide range of (happy) yoga practitioners as I see here.
I have had classes with 15 of The Bhaktishop’s teachers, as well as several of their yoga school grads. And they’re all really exceptional, even the brand new ones. The vibe is relaxed and intelligent, joyous and deeply authentic. Really an amazing place!

Where are you Portland yogis? Maybe you don’t travel as much as I do and visit this country’s yoga studios. You’ve got one of the best in your back yard at Bhaktishop. I traveled back here from Texas and chose a place to stay near this studio because this place is amazing. I was concerned it wouldn’t be nearly as good as the first time. My fears were unfounded. In fact, it was even better. The authenticity and level of training of the teachers here is unparalleled. If you want to feel like you’ve had a great massage, a fantastic therapy session, and a kickass workout, get over here! I’ll save a spot for you.

Attended a class at 7:15 on ⁹⁄₅. The studio is beautiful and seems pretty well organized and managed. However, the class I took left a lot to be desired based on the description on the website schedule. The class was listed as a «vinyasa II» at 7:15 but didn’t start until after 7:30. On a chili Portland morning the windows were open and fans remained on the entire class which made it hard to ever warm up and I’m usually the sweatiness person in any group. The sequence was very slow and sleepy and never included a single step/​jump back or upward facing dog which strike me as defining elements of a vinyasa flow, especially a ‘II’ level class. I did like the mantra cards and everything about the studio and even the way the teacher presented her class, just wish it had been closer to the description online. Also, would have been nice to see a national yoga month or first time customer special pricing :)

This is a GREAT spot for prenatal yoga. It’s my favorite prenatal class that I have found in Portland. Shana leads a beautiful class that is always well attended by many pregnant mamas. She holds the space beautifully during the check in at the beginning of class when mamas share a bit about their pregnancy. I also signed up for her 4 hour birthing workshop, which was a nice way to connect with my partner and practice tools for birth.
I look forward to going to her mama/​baby yoga after my baby is born! Shana is absolutely lovely.

I discovered Jeannie’s yoga classes at the Bhaktishop Yoga Center five years ago, and have thrived with them ever since. At the time, I was trying to regain strength and flexibility after giving birth to my son. Right away I was terrifically pleased to find someone with such spiritual depth and embodied understanding of yoga.
Every class is different and carefully orchestrated. Each time I go to class I’m introduced to new relationships within my body. Core muscles are accessed in novel and effective ways. Her classes are gentle enough for someone new, but deep enough to teach anyone about their body in a way never before experienced.
Several times she has helped me relieve bodily pains in my daily life by taking the time to talk through what I can do differently and what to watch out for. She helped me resolve a longstanding pain in my rib by explaining a specific way for me to twist. Another time a wrist pain disappeared after she helped me focus on how I was moving my shoulder.
Jeannie’s personality is lighthearted, kind, and caring. I love listening to her thoughts before class. They are always relevant to the work, and the themes help integrate our movements. The meditative chanting is enhanced by her singing voice and accompaniment on the harmonium. Jeannie’s classes are always such an amazing start to my day.

I have only taken Shana’s prenatal classes here and I love them! The class is not super easy nor super challenging which is perfect for pregnant ladies. I love how I can talk to other pregnant mamas and we can share our joys and challenges.
The studio is beautiful, the staff is friendly and the rates are not bad. They also have some cheaper class offerings which are perfect for getting more people in the community to do this beautiful thing called Yoga.

By far my favorite yoga studio in Portland. If you’re looking for the perfect balance between the physical and spiritual practice of yoga, this is the studio for you. The instructors are amazing and do an incredible job of adjusting the poses in accordance with the way the class feels as a whole. Impressive abilities in all that I have had the honor of taking class under. Well done ladies. Namaste :)

Great place to take a Yoga class. Lisa Mae was my first instructor many years ago. I learned so much about Yoga and myself from her classes.
If it’s your first time or you are a Yoga vet I highly recommend anything she is involved with.

Was traveling and dropped in for a Thursday evening restorative class. Wanted deep unwinding and that is what I got!
Beautiful space, great teacher (Jen) and will come back when I visit again. Really appreciate the way the poses were DEEP and not necessarily too easy. Thanks for seeing me as a student and what I needed!

I absolutely LOVE The Bhaktishop! I have taken a few classes at other studios but never felt as comfortable or welcome as I have here. It is a wonderful and welcoming place. The person at the front desk greeted me with a genuine smile and made sure I was comfortable with the class I was about to take.
I have been taking classes with quite a few of the teachers for about 6 months now and I love that they offer a wide variety of classes and teaching styles. The teachers also know just about every student by name and clearly care about each individual attending their class.
My favorite part of the classes are the mantras and the opening thoughts shared by the teachers.
Lisa Mae and Jeannie both do an incredibly great job at weaving themes together throughout the class. I love that they bring the spiritual and physical practice of yoga together.
I leave each class feeling both grounded and uplifted. Classes at the Bhaktishop are always a highlight in my week. I wish I could go to more!

Such a beautiful practice space! This yoga center really helps you embody your inner yogi; I always leave feeling better and better about my practice.

I fell in love with yoga while I was visiting Colorado and was having a hard time finding a good fit when I came back to Portland. I wanted to find a place that was joyous and vibrant where the practice was both challenging and nurturing. The Bhaktishop immediately stood out to me after my first class. Everything about this place is so warm and smiling, from the teachers to the walls!
There’s a good variety of classes ranging in prices. I bought a 10 class pass that lasts until I use them all. There’s also $ 5 Vinyasa classes, donation classes and monthly/​yearly passes. It’s as if they want everyone to be able to come and enjoy practicing yoga with them ;) I’m kind of joking but not really. Being able to afford to take yoga classes anywhere is a gift and The Bhakitshop makes an effort of making yoga accessible even if you’re on a tighter budget.
The teachers are excellent and have answered any question I’ve had with real sincerity and interest. I’ve enjoyed every teacher I’ve encountered so far, I don’t go to any particular teacher exclusively. There’s definitely a strong sense of community here and I think you can tap into that as much or a little as you’d like, you’ll always be welcomed.
I love that the studio is always clean and fresh. I love the big frosted windows. I love that there’s always mats if you forget yours. I love that we Ohm and chant and sing together. And I LOVELOVELOVE that it is close enough to my house that biking is a breeze!

This place is awesome. The teachers rock and the classes are reasonable. They have a very strong spiritual sensibility that I appreciate. This isn’t all body yoga with all the eastern thought stripped out. This is a nice blend of modern western practice with a string influence of traditional yoga asana.
The teacher training program is also top notch.

This is a great yoga studio. The teachers are great. I especially like the studio space, painted with bright colors, clean and very open and airy. I enjoy the structure of each class which goes something like this:
1. Instructor usually briefly shares motivating and nourishing tidbits with the class
2. Brief chanting (Om and kirtans) using a harmonium (fabulous instrument with warm sound)
3. Actual practice
4. Shavasana
Sometimes there are little cards with the mantra you’ll be chanting. If you go often enough, you’ll start getting the hang of them. They also incorporate a «pose of the month» practice. So, for example, most of the month is spent focusing on hip openers or another area. My only disappointment is the variety of classes offered by level. I guess I was a little spoiled at my old studio, which offered a class basically at nearly each time of the day, with varying levels. They are moving, so perhaps this will change at their new studio. Go try them out! For your introductory month, you get some coupons and chocolate in a cute pink envelope! :-)

The Bhaktishop is an inviting, pink and orange palace filled with kind, delightful teachers who practice what they teach. All the teachers have a strong background in anatomy and physiology, yoga philosophy, asana, and pranayama. There are usually two themes every month, a pose and a philosophical idea.
The space is beautiful. You walk in and are immediately greeted by a smiling face behind the desk. Mats, blocks, blankets, and straps are provided for you to use, free of charge. Help yourself to tea or water. Teachers lock the front door during class, so you can hang up your coat and bags and stash your shoes under the benches without worrying they will wander away.
Classes begin with call and response chanting, and/​or singing Om. Feel free to sing or listen. Each class is taught in a level and seasonally appropriate way. If you are brand new to yoga, you are in good hands. Level 1 teachers will help you develop a solid foundation. Level 2 and 3 classes are great for continuing students. If you have any questions, ask the teacher. Also, let them know if you have any injuries or concerns.
Most of the classes at the Bhaktishop are Vinyasa, which basically means breathing and moving. Several asanas (poses) are taught in a sequence, with pauses to explain as necessary. The teachers are very knowledgeable, and will offer verbal and hands on adjustments.
Going to the Bhaktishop is essential to my sanity. My mind slows down, and I have an opportunity to connect with my body and breath and community. If the question is, «Should I stop whatever I’m doing and go to yoga?» The answer is always a resounding, «Yes!!!»
P. S. There are cookies in the monkey. :)