Why Yoga?

There are many benefits of practicing yoga. From weight loss, to reducing damage caused by stress, to relieving chronic pain, yoga is a practice for everyone! Read more here.

For inquires or to book a private and semi-private class please fill out a contact form here or contact MK at info@barefoodandbarefoot.com

Yoga Services

Private, One-on-One Yoga Session ($50/75 minutes)

In-Person (Portland, OR) and Virtual

Benefits of private yoga classes…

  • Learn correct alignment and posture to avoid injury and to get the most out of your practice
  • Learn how to incorporate different props into your practice in order to relax in poses and let go of any unwanted strain or tension on the muscles
  • Learn proper breathing in each poses and breathing techniques for Pranayama and Mediation
  • Learn which poses are best for you (everybody’s body is different!)
  • Feel more comfortable and at ease in a safe space
  • Work around your schedule

A one-on-one private session is great for beginners, seasoned yogis and anyone in between! Private sessions allow your instructor to focus on just you and help you discover which poses are best for you and your specific needs at each session.

In a 75 minute private class we will begin with a grounding mediation, followed by Pranayama (breathwork), a warm up leading to the peak of the class, cool down and end with Savasana.

Throughout your lesson, I will provide you with both hands-on and verbal adjustments to help you move deeper into each pose in order to fully receive all of the benefits this practice can offer and help to avoid any injury. We will also focus on the proper breathing cues in each asana (pose), as this is the center of a yoga practice. This one-on-one attention is not usually possible in a regular yoga class and will help you begin to deepen your practice and see changes that extend beyond your mat and into your day to day life!

If you fairly new to yoga or have never practiced before, this a great option for you to learn proper alignment and technique from the beginning. Maybe you have been wanting to try yoga but are feeling a little nervous, overwhelmed, anxious, self-conscious, etc. thinking that you aren’t “flexible enough,” “strong enough,” or maybe you just feel a little intimidated being in a larger group of people. This is perfectly normal and private session can help you begin or expand your practice with more safety and comfort than a group class environment.

Semi-Private Yoga Session ($30 pp/75 minutes)

In- Person (Portland, OR)

A semi-private yoga session has all of the same benefits of a private session (listed above) but allows you to invite family or friends to join in and receive all the amazing benefits of a yoga practice with you! This is a great option if you are feeling hesitant to venture into the world of yoga alone. It is also a great alternative to a night out.

 

 

Group Classes

There are no group classes available at this time. Please check back soon!

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