Welcome to Yoga Union,
Mt. Tabor's Community Wellness Center

Yoga Union is a center for yogis in all stages of development to practice and play in the art of Yoga without judgment or expectation.

Although we draw folks from all over Portland, its surrounding areas, and even across the river in Washington, our roots are deeply imbedded in the portion of South East Portland called the Mt. Tabor neighborhood. Many of our students are regulars whom, after considering trying yoga for some length of time, one day made their way to our studio, and like a favorite park or café, they've returned time and again to fill up on the offerings.

With classes held three to five times per day, seven days per week, the door is wide open and the welcome is always warm. What is truly unique about this wellness center is not only what has been nurturing its roots in the community for the last five years, but also what has given it a name - Yoga Union: Where people unite to connect their mind, body, and spirit with something greater - or just to get a good workout! Come by and see us.

NEWS

Interested in teaching Yoga?

July 3rd marks the beginning of Yoga Union's 2008, 200-hour teacher training

Are You a Full Time Student?

All students get 20% off of all packages and drop-in rates (excluding specials and intro packages.)

Introductory Special

First Timers to Yoga Union: 2 Weeks Unlimited classes for $25.00. Mat and Towel Included On First Visit.

Spring Special: 20 Classes for $200!

May Pose of the Month:

Warrior 3 PoseWarrior III Pose
(veer-ah-bah-DRAHS-anna)

Virabhadra = the name of a fierce warrior, an incarnation of Shiva, described as having a thousand heads, a thousand eyes, and a thousand feet; wielding a thousand clubs; and wearing a tiger's skin.

Anatomical Focus

  • Thighs
  • Hamstrings
  • Calves
  • Ankles
  • Hips
  • Shoulders
  • Spine

Benefits:

  • Strengthens the ankles and legs
  • Strengthens the shoulders and muscles of the back
  • Tones the abdomen
  • Improves balance and posture

Variations

In Virabhadrasana III you can vary the position of your arms. Try stretching the arms out to the sides,
like the wings of an airplane, or reaching them back, palms facing up, along the sides of your torso.

Preparatory Poses

  • Ardha Chandrasana
  • Prasarita Padottanasana
  • Supta Padangusthasana
  • Supta Virasana
  • Urdhva Prasarita Padasana
  • Utkatasana
  • Uttanasana
  • Virabhadrasana II
  • Virabhadrasana I
  • Virasana
  • Vrksasana

Follow-Up Poses

Virabhadrasana III is usually performed as part of the standing pose sequence. Other possibilities include:

  • Eka Pada Rajakapotasana
  • Halasana
  • Hanumanasana
  • Natarjasana
  • Navasana
  • Salamba Sirsasana
  • Utkatasana