Luna Yoga PDX

A POC owned and operated small scale yoga stdio. Livestream and in-studio classes.

02/03/2023

Teaching within a studio setting is not my path, so today I share I’ll be saying goodbye to Luna Yoga PDX.

In opening Luna Yoga PDX, my vision was to increase representation + access to yoga for BIPOC in PDX. I have found that sharing yoga within my counseling practice is where I feel I have the most impact for the vision I started with.

I feel grateful for Luna Yoga PDX! It is an experience that has kept me accountable to furthering my personal practice and taking my understanding of yoga to a deeper and more embodied space.

I will be keeping this IG account active for the moment. I love seeing what others in the yoga community are doing after all!

Thank you to everyone who has attended classes, shared events + sent support my way.

With gratitude!
-Amy (She/Ella)

01/19/2023

(Virtual) 4-Week Pranayama Series: A practice will be here soon!

Beginning February 7th
Tuesdays, 6:30pm-7:15pm PST.

But what is pranayama? And what can you expect in this series?

In its most basic sense, Pranayama is yogic breath technique. It’s the 4th limb of yoga.

There’s a variety of pranayama and different pranayama have different effects on the mind and body. Some pranayama bring tranquilizing (calming) effects, some pranayama are vitalizing (energizing) and some bring balance + harmony.

This series will simply take you through a pranayama practice that builds on itself throughout the weeks. So that you get exactly that, an opportunity to learn + engage in a pranayama practice.

I hope you will join me!

Learn more + sign up at lunayogapdx.com

01/18/2023

When memory + embodiment sets in, you can take your practice anywhere.

The beauty of an asana practice (and yoga as a whole) is that it’s there for you when you need it, whether you are.

01/09/2023

Breathwork is back at Luna! Join me in the upcoming 4-week Pranayama Series: A Practice.

If you have been curious about starting a breathwork practice and exploring yogic breath technique (pranayama), this is for you.

Each week, folks can expect to be led in a brief + gentle yoga movement practice to prepare the mind and body for breathwork. Afterwards, IT’LL BE ALL ABOUT THE BREATH 😮‍💨 and you will be guided in a breathwork sequence that builds throughout this 4-week series.

Learn more + sign up at lunayogapdx.com

01/08/2023

The next Yoga by Candlelight + Lantern is here🕯️

Join me in the studio for an evening of gentle movement + breathwork. Focus of this class will be to unwind, slow down + move inward.

Space is limited, learn more + sign up at lunayogapdx.com

12/15/2022

Self care can turn into community care.

Truth is, it can be hard to give others what we don’t give ourselves. In other words, it’s difficult to pour from an empty vessel.

When we are stressed, anxious, self critical, down etc. It can impact how we interact + show up with others.

Movement, rest, breath + grounding practices are all ways you can pour back into you. So that if you’d like to, you can pour into others.

12/12/2022

Returning to your breath can help you return to yourself.

Many things can contribute to feeling un-anchored + detached within ourselves.. stress, anxiety, worry, low mood, scrolling.

When that happens remember this 👉🏼
Intentional breath practices can help re-ground, reconnect + re-anchor your mind, body and emotions.

How?
•Following the breath can shift your minds attention
•Regulating the breath can help bring you out of intense emotions
•Slowing the breath helps you activate your parasympathetic nervous system.

And while breath cannot “fix” what might be going on, it might help you move through challenges a little gentler.

12/01/2022

The next Yoga for BIPOC Mental Health Therapists (by candlelight + lantern) has been posted! 🕯

No previous yoga experience necessary. Postures and breathwork will be taught with approachability + variation options.

What happens at these events? We begin with 45 minutes of movement. Afterwards we arrange our mats in a circle and connect socially for 30 minutes. It’s pretty unstructured + pretty casual!

Sometimes we pick each others brains on what folks are doing out in the field, sometimes we talk about things we enjoy doing outside of work. Folks are welcome to share events they are organizing (personally or professionally), share their professional social media handles etc.

Learn more + sign up at lunayogapdx.com

Not a BIPOC MH therapist? Help us spread the word by sharing this on Ig 😺

11/11/2022

Hey all, Amy (She/Ella) here.

✨Reclaiming You: Art, Movement & Breath Within BIPOC Community✨ is 8 days away!

And today, I answer some questions about the movement + breathwork portions of the workshop!

Earlier this week Valerie (who will be guiding the collaborative art activity) answered some questions as well. If you missed it, check out the previous post!

We hope you will be able to join us in the new BIPOC specific offering at the studio.

Learn more at lunayogapdx.com

09/06/2022

(Virtual) 4-Week Breathwork Series: A Practice
Tuesday’s, 6pm-6:45 PST
9/20/22 ➡️ 10/11/22

Alright ya’ll, breathwork is back! ✨

Each week in this series, folks can expect to be led in a brief + gentle yoga movement practice to prepare the mind and body for breathwork. Afterwards, IT’LL BE ALL ABOUT THE BREATH 😮‍💨 and you will be guided in a breathwork sequence that builds throughout this 4-week series. We will end with savasana each class.

Folks will leave with an increased sense of internal balance + groundedness.

Appropriate for new students + returning students from the previous breathwork series at Luna Yoga PDX.

Hope to see you there!

***Please note, this series is different than the previous “Introduction to Breathwork: 4-week series”. This series will be centered on a guided practice + embodiment****

08/04/2022

(In-studio) Yoga + Community for BIPOC Mental Health Therapists is here again ✨

45 minutes movement, 30 minutes community connection.

Movement will target areas of the body impacted by long hours of sitting. Think softening of the hips, back, neck, shoulders etc.

Being a therapist takes a whole lot of emotional and mental capacity, so we will be engaging in mindfulness and breathwork to promote mental clarity + ease.

No previous yoga experience necessary. Postures and breathwork will be taught with approachability + variation options.

Sign up at lunayogapdx.com

04/10/2022

3 Tips to Support a Consistent Breathwork Practice

1. Choose 1-3 breathwork practices

Choose breathwork practices that you feel comfortable leading yourself in. This can be as simple as basic breath awareness or square breathing. If you aren’t sure what options there are for breathwork, take a class that teaches you some options.

Extra tip: Be aware that some breathwork practices come with contraindications or are best done during certain seasons, weather or times of day. Become familiar with these factors and let it inform your practice.

2. Choose a specific time or routine for your breathwork practice

Starting new practices and keeping consistent is difficult for most. For this reason, find a specific time or setting that reinforces your practice. This might mean in the a.m before breakfast, after asana class or during the lunch hour (before eating). For many, attending a class and being led by a trained teacher is a really supportive way to start/keep a breathwork practice, if that’s the case sign up for a class!

Extra tip: Be aware that the time you choose to practice, might influence which breathwork is appropriate. For example, don’t engage in a vitalizing breathwork before bed 😳

3. Keep it simple

Know that practicing just a couple of breathwork practices is plenty. It is not a linear progression where you reach a certain “end goal”. It’s simple + an experience. Starting at a few rounds of breathwork or just a couple minutes is great. Our lungs need patience + care and we never want to force them.

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1235 SE Division Street, Suite 116
Portland, OR
97202

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