Overview
NOW Yoga’s Sellwood studio is a community-focused space in Portland that prioritizes intentionality and accessibility, creating a serene environment with natural light, calming music, and a mirror-free practice room to foster inward focus. The business demonstrates a strong commitment to community care by offering yoga scholarships for BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities and making regular donations to local nonprofits, ensuring the space feels welcoming and aligned with inclusive values. A diverse roster of talented instructors leads a mix of Vinyasa, Slow Flow, Restorative, and Yin classes, with flexible scheduling, outdoor summer sessions, and the option for private or group sessions.
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Studio in Details
A Community-Focused Yoga Space in Portland
NOW Yoga’s Sellwood location represents one of three studios this Portland-based operation has established since 2017. Visitors describe it as more than just a yoga studio; it’s a place to build community. The intentionality of the space is frequently mentioned, with people noting the sweet scent of palo santo, natural light, and calm music that create a serene vibe the moment you step inside. The environment is described as airy, bright, clean, and calming. A distinctive architectural choice noted by visitors is the lack of mirrors in the practice room. While some were initially unsure about this, many found it to be a freeing aspect of the practice that encourages tuning inward and showing up authentically. The overall energy in class is consistently described as chill and never pretentious, making it easy for people to be present.
The studio’s identity is deeply intertwined with its commitment to community care and accessibility. The business advocates for yoga accessibility, believing it should be within everyone’s reach. This is operationalized through yoga scholarships tailored for BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and other underrepresented communities, aiming to break financial barriers. The studio also extends support to local nonprofit organizations through regular donations. Visitors appreciate that the team includes teachers of color and that the studio allocates safe spaces for diverse identities to practice. One person noted that the teachers provide supportive and culturally appropriate guidance that honors the land and people where this practice originates. This commitment makes the space feel particularly welcoming and aligned with specific community values.
Diverse Classes and Skilled Instruction
The studio offers a great mix of teaching styles and a diversity of classes that people love. Based on website content and visitor descriptions, the primary styles offered include Vinyasa, Slow Flow, Restorative, and Yin yoga. There is a strong emphasis on vinyasa flows that range from energizing to restorative. People speak highly of the uniquely talented teaching staff, mentioning instructors by name like Emily T, Lindsay, Rima, Pam, Nicki, and Amelia, each of whom brings something unique and grounding to their classes. Visitors often find themselves impressed by how skilled and creative the teachers are with the yoga flows they sequence. The front desk staff, like Court, are also noted for being warm and welcoming, setting a positive tone upon arrival.
Class scheduling appears flexible, with a variety of classes scheduled seven days a week throughout the day, which visitors with highly variable schedules appreciate. The studio also hosts outdoor and rooftop classes in the summer, along with special events and retreats. For those seeking personalized attention, the studio offers private sessions tailored for individuals or groups, with pricing listed on their website. A notable feature mentioned by visitors is the option of using a consent chip for hands-on adjustments during class, an option that is appreciated, especially in the post-pandemic context. The studio provides all necessary props, and visitors note that the props are well-kept.
Facilities, Membership, and Local Integration
The Sellwood studio is a brand new location situated inside the Yomassage space. Visitors report it maintains the same high-quality yoga and clean, peaceful environment as the other two NOW Yoga locations in Portland on N. Williams Ave and SE Division St. A unique integration is the ability to attend a yoga class and book a massage at Yomassage directly afterwards, a feature encapsulated in their Unlimited Monthly Dual Membership. The space itself is praised for its amenities: a water fountain for drinking and filling bottles, towels and spray to clean mats, and free yoga mat rentals for students. Visitors also mention appreciating little touches like spare hair-ties, fruit, and tea.
The studio operates with a clear booking and cancellation policy due to limited capacity. Cancellations must be made at least three hours before class via the Mindbody app or email to avoid a fee or a deducted class credit, though this policy does not apply to those on the monthly unlimited autopay membership. Membership options are a central part of the offering. The New Client Special is a two-week unlimited pass. The Unlimited Monthly Membership provides access to all classes at all three locations, a free monthly guest pass, merchandise discounts, and no late-cancel fees. Members also receive discounts at a curated list of local neighboring businesses, fostering a sense of local community integration. For many visitors, a membership here is described as an investment in myself and one of the best things I do in my day to day life for my mind, body, and spirit. The space is also available to rent for events, photoshoots, or gatherings. It stands as a thoughtful, grounding destination in Portland’s Sellwood neighborhood for those seeking a meaningful yoga practice within a supportive community.