Kelly at Path to Santosha has forever changed my life. I had constant neck, back and shoulder pain…read more I was always struggling with my body as if it were my enemy. Seven years ago a friend invited me to a yin yoga workshop. I had never taken any yoga prior to the class. At the start I felt like a fish out of water. I continued to listen to Kelly's soft calming voice of instruction. My body began to relax and my breathing became a soft rhythm that lulled me into a relaxed meditative state. I had never felt that before. After class I felt a lightness in my body as if I were ten years younger. I had relief from aches & pains and a peace inside me that lasted days after. I have been taking classes for the last seven years with Kelly. I highly recommend Kelly at Path to Santosha. If you want to relieve aches & pains, relax or get better sleep then Kelly at a Path to Santosha is for you. Take a class and feel the difference for yourself.

From the owner: We are a yoga studio on the Oregon coast that focuses on using yoga to create strength, freedom,…read moreand reduce pain. We focus not only on the body, but also addressing the neurosystem. Learning who we are from the inside out and finding peace, joy, and contentment in the world that we build around us.

Great spot! The owner and other instructors are warm and friendly and in tune with the class…read more The studio overall has a welcoming, flexible (pun intended) vibe. And joyfulness seems to be part of the practice. Thanks, Yoga Love!

If you are reading this, you are thinking of practicing yoga and are searching for a studio. Many…read morepeople have had negative experiences practicing yoga (me included) but you are in for a pleasant surprise with Suzanne's Love Yoga Studio! Suzanne's philosophy has evolved throughout the past 20+ years through her extensive reading, instructor and student input, observation and intuition to create a studio that caters to everyone's physical, mental and emotional needs. This studio emphasizes that you "listen to your body" and provides modifications for each yoga position. You will never again feel like you can't "do yoga". The instructors have a range of body types, ages, and teaching methods. You will practice with a large range of ages from teenagers to octogenarians so you will never feel like you are being judged by your appearance or age. It is a clean, calm, peaceful, welcoming environment with new upgrades and conveniences implemented frequently. There are many weekly classes to choose from with a great bargain monthly pass as well as drop in rates. Give it a try - you will not be disappointed.

Heather & I were in a light language class together prior to our session & I just knew I wanted to…read morework with her if given the opportunity. She has a light about her that is so welcoming and she is very easy to talk to. Her knowledge is vast and her ability to explain things in layman terms are a gift. We dug in to my multidimensional connections..Pleiadian, Avian, Dragon..my life as a Druid priestess, also ancient Asian connections. She tapped into the fact that had a lot of loss and struggles in this lifetime - which although sad of course, she was able to show me the benefits of this too. The gifts of acceptance go far. It was a beautiful experience and after the gifts kept coming : more synchronicities, my connection to Gaia felt expanded, a new light language emerged and I felt closer to my guides. I am so looking forward to another session! Heather has the gift of helping you remember..I absolutely recommend her Pam

Got a Aura photo and a 15 page interpretation of my aura picture! It was great, thank you Heather!read more

I took the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Course at Pause Mediation.The studio itself is…read morebeautiful. In an old Portland brick building with amazing timber pillars and rafters. There are tall windows that let in a lot of natural light. I especially enjoyed getting there during dusk, when the crows outside were flying around discussing where the best place to roost for the night would be. Ryan Kenny is a compassionate, funny, and understanding instructor. It was suggested by my therapist to find this specific 8-week course. A friend of mine had been going to Pause Mediation classes for awhile, and had invited me several times, but I hadn't yet taken her up on her offer. The class is not easy, but it builds each week on practices. There are simple phrases and ideas that I remember that are very helpful in stressful situations. Being in the world today with the COVID-19 pandemic, there is so much to brood and worry about. Instead of obsessively reading the news and stewing in "what ifs?", I focus on what is right now. Right now my family (including my old parents) are healthy. I talk everyday to my brother and sister. I'm writing letters to other family members and friends. It has been a time for me to have the opportunity to slow down and that has helped with my practice. I am grateful for Ryan and his patient encouragement. If you are not ready to take the 8-week course, Pause Meditation offers many helpful classes, I've especially enjoyed the sound meditations and the aromatherapy.

Ryan and Raina really have it dialed in at Pause meditation. It's a beautiful space in downtown,…read moreeasy to get to, with a great vibe. They have a lot of meditation classes throughout the week that you can attend, even Saturday mornings. And they're also, from I hear, rolling out some corporate offerings, in line with corporate wellness. Ryan is even a local celebrity featured on the morning news in Portland. Not only is Ryan gifted at what he does and not only does he know how to cultivate community and make people feel welcome and connected, he is also deeply passionate about meditation and cultivating mindfulness. He lives and breathes what he teaches, walking his talk. Highly recommend Pause Meditation. You can't find a better meditation instructor in Portland!

Unfortunately this business has closed and is selling the land... sad since there are so few of…read morethese types of places.

My family and I had a lovely, rejuvenating stay at Daiva and Gangamata's home in the fully…read moreseparated 2 bedroom downstairs living space, where we resided for several months while waiting to move into a new house. Offering a respite from hectic city life, it was the perfect landing spot for a longer-term stay. The quarters are clean and comfortable, and appear to have been newly renovated. The kitchen is stocked with everything we needed - a dual burner, toaster oven, cookware, utensils, dishes, and a full-sized fridge and freezer. The washer and dryer were also super practical! There is also a ton of storage in the space, which was quite helpful as we happened to have plenty of loot with us; this made keeping the place tidy a cinch. We all, our six-year old son included, relished the gorgeous surroundings - hundreds of acres of hills, trees, flowers, and friendly critters. We greeted deer (parents plus bambis!) passing in front of the front door nearly every day, and took many long walks in the quiet rolling hills, breathing fresh, fragrant air. The people who live in this community are caring and friendly, and the community kitchen serves up tasty treats made with love, which gave us all a much-needed break from kitchen duties. Daiva and Gangamata are incredibly accommodating and conscientious. They responded promptly to questions and requests. Not only that, but they made a formidable effort to understand not only our specific needs, many of which were health-related, but also how they could help us fulfill them. We will miss them both, but will surely be back to visit soon! We fully recommend Daiva and Gangamata's home for your next stay without reservation or qualification. Come experience the tranquility of this pace! You'll remember it always.