Mija Hot Yoga — Attraction in Portland

While the studio was clean, friendly, and cute, as a fellow yoga instructor, I cannot recommend the class taught by Jeannie. The teaching style is an out-dated Bikram yoga, and the way the instructor taught was dangerous to students. Please update your instructors to be well informed that everyone’s body, musculoskeletal system, and ability is different. No matter how someone looks, their body can be hiding and holding pain. Encouraging postures in a “one size fits all” modality is out-dated and quite frankly dangerous. Statements like "lock your legs," "stretch or push until it hurts," “you won’t get the full benefit until you do __” and making personal corrections are inappropriate, especially when a student has already expressed being injured. Yoga teachers should empower students to explore what feels good in their bodies, rather than pressuring them into achieving a specific form of a pose. Find modifications for your students!!! Not everyone can or should bend their spine back, have their toes touch, or try for full extension. I cannot recommend this class and I hope the studio provides teachers with updated training to foster a more inclusive, safe, and body-positive practice for...

Mija Hot Yoga is in the location of Home Hot Yoga's former brick and mortar studio! Mija is a totally new studio, however if you ever visited Home, you will see many familiar friendly faces at Mija, both among students and staff. The teachers are highly trained, compassionate yoga professionals who care deeply about their students. The owner is a dedicated student of yoga herself who is passionate about creating an environment where EVERY person who enters feels welcome and appreciated. The yoga room has a constant (heated) flow of fresh outside air along with plenty of natural light and antimicrobial flooring. The yoga classes are Bikram Yoga (aka 26&2 or Original Hot Yoga) Every class is perfect for beginners. Practice 2x a week and you will transform your life, possibly in ways you didn't...

So grateful for Mija! This place has been a total life changer for me. I started as a total newbie to this Yoga and found a practice that has challenged me and supported me in evolving as a person.

I absolutely have changed on a physical and mental level by coming to Mija on a regular basis. Literally it feels like I am inhabiting a new body. My capacity for handling life has also skyrocketted.

The teachers are all so skilled and adept at leading the classes, and I get something out of every different class I go to. The community here is amazing too. I love the people at Mija!

This practice is challenging, but it will straight up change your life. Especially with the incredible vibes cultivated here by Adrianna, all of the instructors and the yogis there. See...