The People’s Yoga — Local services in Portland

I have never experienced a more parasitic yoga membership experience! What would be an acceptable studio experience is completely tarnished by their membership terms and conditions, which are completely inflexible and are written with no regard to a persons financial struggles. First, you are required to submit to automatic payments for a minimum of 3 months. There is absolutely no way out of this agreement once made, so be prepared to pay an outrageous $85 a month for minimal class options. After informing them of unexpected financial difficulties that require me to cancel my membership, their only solution was to suspend my payments. Second, if you wish to end your membership after the 3 months you must inform them with a 2 week notice. The customer service is nonexistent. Meaning, you cannot call to speak with an actual person, and even if you email them you can expect a 3 to 5 day delay in response. Third, as if all of that wasn't enough, if you wish to take matters into your own hands and manage your account yourself (to cancel a membership, for example) you must sign up for an "On Demand" account which costs $35 a month. As you can imagine I am VERY hesitant to enter into yet ANOTHER payment agreement with a business who has repeatedly asked too much of me for far too little in return. The Peoples Yoga claims to be a low-cost community yoga space, however they are...

I did not appreciate the treatment given by this studio. I am vaccinated, but unfortunately can't prove it and was essentially shamed by another client and the teacher. I will never attend a class here again. If you are going to enforce an unreasonable policy at least be clear and consistent with it. I was told I could take off the mask once at my mat, but was then made to leave only after another client began acting strangely towards me, moved her mat away from mine then eventually asked me where my vaccine card was. The teacher did ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to help the situation and began arguing with me as I tried to leave. The person at the front misinformed me, but I must be the one shamed. I am not putting anyone in harms way, I've been fully vaccinated since February, but my wallet was stolen and I never took a picture...

The People's Yoga offers a variety of classes from beginner to advanced, and from relaxing to more challenging styles. I can say that there is something for everyone. I have always felt more than welcomed by the instructors and touched by their insights and personable advice throughout my practice. I started at the People's Yoga with their beginner special of $30 for 1 month when I moved to Portland. If you are a yogi on a budget, this will be the place for you to keep practicing, as they offer the best deal in town for a membership, starting at $60/month. If a membership is not your thing, their drop ins are only $10 as well. Great deal and...