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A beautiful yoga wellness studio with expert teachers, diverse class styles and a welcoming community

Yoga Refuge is a beautiful yoga studio located in the heart of the Montavilla neighborhood, conveniently located for Portland's outer East side. We are a school that examines yoga as both a contemplative and creative process. Our teachers are knowledgeable, skillful and passionate about supporting students of all levels in the creation of a meaningful yoga practice. We offer a wide range of styles, inclusive to different ages, bodies and abilities. Our regular schedule will have all of your favorites: Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, Restorative, and more. Our specialty classes include Yoga 101 for absolute beginners. Visit our website to register and receive your first class free!

09/02/2025

Please welcome Isabelle Salzmann to Yoga Refuge!

Isabelle is joining us from and we're pleased to announce she is continuing to offer her classes with us at YR Northwest. Practice with her in person or online!

Join Isabelle for
Flow + Restore Mondays 7:30-8:30pm (hybrid)
Vinyasa Flow Wednesdays 6:00-7:00pm (hybrid)
at Yoga Refuge NW

Isabelle found yoga early in life and has been using it to navigate the world ever since. The practice gives her tools to find stillness and awareness in the present moment and it is her passion to share those tools and teachings with others.
Her teaching style blends Ashtanga style vinyasa with creative flow offering feel good movement grounded in lineage based teachings. She is also very inspired by yoga philosophy, guiding her students to feel at home in their physical and energetic bodies.

Isabelle did her 500 hour training with Michele Loew studying Hatha yoga at the Yoga Space in Portland. Come say hi at her flow & restore and vinyasa classes.salzmann

08/31/2025

We're excited to announce that Lockett Taylor will be joining Yoga Refuge!

Lockett has been teaching at for many years and she will continue to offer her 3 weekly classes at Yoga Refuge NW. You can practice with her in person or at home beginning next Tuesday!

Join Lockett for
Hatha Yoga Tues/Thur 9:30-11am (hybrid)
Yin Yoga Wednesdays 7:30-8:45pm (studio)
at Yoga Refuge NW

Lockett began practicing yoga in 1998. Walking out of her first class, she thought to herself, "Well I guess I'll do that for the rest of my life…”. It was a quiet knowing that would soon direct her life’s work. She went on to study Ashtanga Vinyasa and Iyengar yoga extensively with Timo Jimenez here in Portland, and completed teacher training and advanced teacher training with Tias Little in Santa Fe. Her practice and teaching reflect her experience with those traditions, as well as a broader creativity and intuition the she has developed over decades. Many other teachers have influenced her over the years and she is grateful for their illuminations of the path.

In Lockett's classes you will be guided to work at your own pace towards gaining strength and flexibility while cultivating the breath and mindfulness. She believes yoga is a practice of patience and determination, an increasingly subtle comprehension of the balance between effort and ease. You will be given many options in the poses so that classes are accessible to everyone and gentle assists for refining alignment and going further into the poses. With a somewhat slower pace and longer format, you will be encouraged to dive in deep.

Lockett also teaches yin yoga with a restorative component which involves passive, longer holds of poses which work to release chronic tension in the connective tissues helping to restore energy, provide healing, reduce stress and soothe the mind.

It is her absolute joy and privilege to support her students in their journey towards a healthier body and a peaceful mind.

08/30/2025

Yoga + Forest Bathing with Jeff Amram
Sunday, September 7th from 1pm to 5pm

Join Jeff Amram for an afternoon of wellness and connection to body, mind, and heart. We will begin with a 1.5-hour yoga class at the studio open to all levels, followed by a 2-hour Forest Bathing experience on Mt Tabor.

More detailed information regarding logistics of the walk will be sent to registered participants as the time approaches.

We're so happy to offer another unique experience at Mt. Tabor with Jeff! 🌲

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08/29/2025

Amanda's self-massage class is coming to our NW location! Many students have asked if we can add another Release class to our schedule, and now with the opening of our second studio it's finally happening. 🌟

Release with Amanda St. Clair
Tuesdays from 7:30-8:45pm
at Yoga Refuge Northwest

This class is designed to unwind tension and restore mobility through gentle movement and self myofascial release techniques (a form of self-massage). The slow nature is deeply nourishing for the nervous system, while the practice of release with the Tune Up balls will support a feeling of ease in the body by improving circulation and stimulating the lymphatic system.

Amanda aims to cater each class towards the specific needs of those who attend, and provide individualized support so each student can better learn how to utilize the Tune Up balls. Please note that sometimes this release work can create a sense of discomfort while working into the soft tissues of the body, and there are ways to control the level of sensation you are experiencing in a release.

This is a great class for those seeking to alleviate chronic pain, or a form of active recovery to complement fast-paced, athletic movement practices.

08/27/2025

Please welcome Kate Sumanoharan to Yoga Refuge!

Kate teaches two morning Vinyasa classes at and we're thrilled to announce she will continue to offer these classes with us at YR Northwest. You can practice with her in person or at home beginning next Monday!

Join Kate for
Vinyasa Flow Mon/Wed 9:30-10:30am (hybrid)
at Yoga Refuge NW

Kate Sumanoharan began her yoga journey in 2005 with an Ashtanga practice in Reno, NV. Over the years, she frequently returned to yoga during transformative stages of her life, ultimately finding solace and strength through the practice as a pathway for trauma healing.

Her path deepened with Michele Loew’s 200-Hr Yoga Teacher Training, where the teachings of both Michele and Ian LeMasters inspired her to immerse herself more fully in yoga. She went on to complete her 500-Hr Yoga Teacher Certification and is currently studying trauma-informed yoga therapy with Sarahjoy Marsh.

As a teacher, Kate’s focus is Vinyasa yoga. She is passionate about cultivating community at Yoga Refuge in NW Portland, where she is grateful to share practice and connection. She is dedicated to deepening her own practice and supporting students in cultivating equanimity, joy, compassion, and loving-kindness, which in turn fosters a ripple effect toward greater collective consciousness.

08/26/2025

Please welcome Katie Guillermo to our weekly schedule!

Katie currently teaches at the Yoga Space and we're so happy she'll stay on to teach Vinyasa at our Northwest location. Her class will be offered in person and at home beginning next Tuesday!

Join Katie for
Vinyasa Flow Tuesdays 6-7:15pm (hybrid)
at Yoga Refuge NW

Katie has been dedicated to yoga since 2015, consistently returning to the practice during transformative periods in her life. Through yoga, she has found a path to reconnect with her true self, using it to navigate the world and discover clarity and stillness both internally and externally. She embarked on a 500-hour training course with Michele Loew to enhance her practice, where she discovered her passion for teaching and sharing yoga in ways that facilitated her own healing journey.

As a yoga teacher, Katie combines Vinyasa and Hatha styles, emphasizing breathwork and conscious, compassionate awareness of the mind. She holds the belief that true healing originates within and that yoga can create a ripple effect to heal the world. Katie enriches her classes with philosophy and lineage-based teachings, offering practitioners of all levels valuable insights to carry beyond the mat.

08/22/2025

"We have a tendency to think in terms of doing and not in terms of being. We think that when we're not doing anything, we're wasting our time.

But that's not true. Our time is first of all for us to be.

To be what?
To be alive,
to be peaceful,
to be joyful,
to be loving.

And this is what the world needs the most. We all need to train ourselves in our way of being, and that is the ground for all action. Our quality of being determines our quality of doing."

--Thich Nhat Hanh, 'The Art of Living'

08/18/2025

“Take Root Yoga School was a wonderful experience. I benefited greatly from the deep intentionality in the design and ex*****on of the curriculum. I enjoyed the breadth and depth of content that was covered - it sparked my passion for this work in a way that I never expected (but welcomed wholeheartedly!). The heart and soul that Danielle, Heather, and all of the guest teachers put into the modules was clear at every session. It was an honor to learn from such experts and explore ways to integrate their wisdom into my own practice and teaching. The supportive community and thoughtful guidance made the journey even more meaningful, leaving me inspired and prepared to share this knowledge with others. If you are being pulled toward this program, I wouldn't hesitate diving in feet first – you are in great hands.” – K.W.

Today is the last day to sign up for 'Take Root' yoga school!

Whether you aspire to teach yoga or simply deepen your personal practice, we welcome you to join our cohort!

Designed for heart-centered individuals looking to strengthen their connection to yoga, this 6-month foundational program will explore hatha, yin, restorative, + vinyasa styles of yoga.

Learn pranayama, ayurveda, meditation, philosophy, anatomy, and more in this rich and well-rounded 200 hour training.

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08/16/2025

“From day one, it was clear that so much tender care and detail went into this program’s creation. Take Root Yoga Teacher Training far exceeded my expectations. It was truly an honor to get to learn from so many knowledgeable and talented individuals. I feel more in touch with my mind, body, and community and I am excited to start teaching and to take what I’ve learned with me into my day to day life. An uplifting and transformative learning experience. I will never forget my time at Yoga Refuge!” – A.M.

Yoga school applications close Monday 8/18!

If you've been considering our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training program, this is a last call! There are just a handful of spots remaining in our cohort that begins this fall, and applications close on Monday, August 18th.

This 6-month foundational program is designed both for those that aspire to teach yoga as well as students simply wishing to deepen their personal practice 💚

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08/13/2025

Kriya Kundalini Yoga + Gong Sound Bath
with Laura Li Fong Yee
on Saturday, August 23rd 2-4pm

Join in community for a powerful Himalayan Kriya Kundalini yoga class to boost the immune system followed by an extended Gong Sound Bath to set intentions, replenish, and relax.

Kriya Kundalini Yoga is a practice designed to stimulate and clear energy, release blockages and elevate your consciousness. It includes kriya practices (evolutionary action), asanas (body postures), and pranayama (breathwork) which will help prepare the body and mind for a prolonged Savasana meditation accompanied by a Gong Sound Bath.

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08/11/2025

Self Massage for the Lower Body:
Feet, Legs, Hips, and Low Back with Kat Kocurek
Sunday, August 17th 1:00-3:00pm

Join Kat Kocurek (certified Rolfer, massage therapist, and yoga teacher) for a 2-hour guided self-massage practice for the lower body. In this workshop, Kat will guide you through powerful myofascial release techniques that target the most common (and most pesky) issues and trigger points in the feet, legs, hips, and low back. She'll also offer daily movement additions that you can practice to keep issues at bay. You'll leave with a whole new set of resources to address your own lower body aches and pains, whenever they arise.

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7831 SE Stark St Ste 300
Portland, OR
97215

Opening Hours

Monday	6am - 9:30pm
Tuesday	6am - 9:30pm
Wednesday	6am - 9:30pm
Thursday	6am - 9:30pm
Friday	6am - 9:30pm
Saturday	6am - 9:30pm
Sunday	6am - 9:30pm

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+17029077831

Website

http://www.yogarefugepdx.com/

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Yoga Refuge is a beautiful yoga studio located in the heart of the Montavilla neighborhood, conveniently located for Portland's outer East side. We are a school that examines yoga as both a contemplative and creative process. Our teachers are knowledgeable, skillful and passionate about supporting students of all levels in the creation of a meaningful yoga practice. We offer a wide range of styles, inclusive to different ages, bodies and abilities. Our regular schedule will have all of your favorites: Hatha, Vinyasa, Restorative, and more. Our specialty classes include Yoga for Absolute Beginners and Yoga for Moms and Babies. We also offer an RYT-200 Yoga Teacher Training: The Yoga Conservatory w/ Kate Holly. Visit our website to schedule your free 30-minute wellness strategy session!