Archive · 2016

Foundations in Vinyasa Workshop with Ali: 5/3, 6/6, 8/8, and 9/12

Refine your alignment in common shapes seen in the Vinyasa style with one of the most experienced and anatomy-focused teachers in Portland, Ali Matt. Ali will give you the inside scoop on your unique

Refine your alignment in common shapes seen in the Vinyasa style with one of the most experienced and anatomy-focused teachers in Portland, Ali Matt. Ali will give you the inside scoop on your unique body and how to get the most energy, ease, and benefit from common Vinyasa postures. Learn the strength, flexibility and awareness for a long lasting, safe practice.

This workshop is great for: – students new to the Vinyasa style – seasoned practitioners looking how to get the most out of each posture – students working with injuries or limitations

Cost: $35 for early-reg (1 week before), $40 after. Register online here.

This page is preserved from the Hot Yoga For Life historical archive (2016). For current class schedules and offerings, see our homepage.

Workshop Background

Specialty workshops at Hot Yoga For Life addressed topics that regular vinyasa classes couldn't cover adequately — inversion fundamentals requiring extended progressive work, aroma yoga combining essential oils with practice, acro and partner work building communication between practitioners, and the annual 108 sun salutations endurance event. Each workshop drew its own audience subset; some students attended every workshop while others came only for specific topics that matched their interests.

Workshop pricing at Hot Yoga For Life followed industry-standard rates for specialty yoga events, with full member pricing offered alongside drop-in rates that brought in students from outside the regular studio community. Multi-session workshop packages allowed deeper engagement for students wanting to commit to specific topic areas. The Sunday workshop format was particularly popular — practitioners could give a full afternoon to a topic without it conflicting with weekday schedules.