Lasting Motivation

Hey There- As we here in Portland , the US and the World continue to respond to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, an economic shut down and the space that remains where what seemed a possible future is shunted or galvanized by powers outside of our control, my thoughts continually turn to what is … Read more

Pranayama Notes-

Thinking about checking out the pranayama sessions Tuesdays and Thursdays, 630-730am? Curious about whats in it for you and why make the investment of time, energy etc? Questioning the process makes for deeper inquiry, as does trying it on and seeing if it fits. I wholeheartedly suggest you come if interested at all. Yoga is … Read more

Eclipse Notes and Special Schedule

Greetings and Welcome Thanks for taking the time to read up on Near East Yoga Please Sign-in for all practices, it helps to keep the studio running smoothly!!  PCC is coming to Near East Yoga!! Patanjali Now! starts Tuesday September 19th  There’s a total eclipse of the sun happening nearby, on Monday… in case you … Read more

Patanjali Now! Working Syllabus

Hi Everyone, Please feel welcome to join the first session of Patanjali Now! to see if its a good fit. And mark you calendars for the pending sessions. Remember there is a make up session every Friday at 9am As I prepare for September 19th’s opening session I am growing in excitement working with this … Read more

notes on the pending Patanjali Now! workshop

I am honored and excited to be offering this course on the Yoga Sutra of Patanjali from September 19th to November 19th, 2017.   For the yogi of any school, the YSoP is a central text in the cannon of study and deserves attention and application. If we are really seeking to know what we … Read more

Patanjali Intensive Starts September 19th

Patanjali Now! A Yoga Sutra Intensive – $285 dollars Tuesday’s and Sunday’s September 19th to November 19th 2017.  Spend an interactive 8 weeks with Patanajli First Class- Tuesday September 19th- Introductions, Chanting, Philosophy, Discussion   A special rate of $95 dollars extra includes daily Mysore practice for one month. Tickets can be purchased here OR, mail a … Read more

Happy Lunar New Year- The Year of the Bird

Dear Friends,   I hope this change in the lunar year finds you well. Keeping with the theme of my prior post, I’d like to bring up the change in cycle as an opportunity to review and take action/ inaction regarding the fruit available to act upon  when spring approaches in March and beyond. The … Read more

Blessings for 2017, Notes for Winter

Hi There- Happy New Year! The Holidays sort of just came and went. They were wonderful to behold and I was happy to see you all during these special times. I have been left with the overwhelming sensation that we have entered a new chapter of life with this turn of the earth, a beginning to a … Read more

October at Near East Yoga

Dear Friends, Friday September 30th is the new moon. There will be no 7am group led class  but the Yoga Sutra of Patanjali study is scheduled for 9am as usual. This is the second new moon for September. I’m not aware of any special significance but it seems rare none the less. Keep in mind … Read more