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Love Your Brain Yoga

The Love Your Brain Yoga program is a FREE 6-week gentle yoga program that is adapted for individuals who have experienced brain injuries. In Love Your Brain Yoga you will also experience meditation, mindfulness and community building. Each class runs 1.5 hours long and has a different theme, such as mental and physical balance, strength and resilience, feeling whole, positivity, social support, community and gratitude.

While this is a yoga program, it is also a great opportunity to combat isolation, practice mindfulness and breathing exercises, learn some new meditations, and engage in group discussions about the weekly topic. Our goal is to experience the benefits of yoga, but also to develop a sense of community with others who have lived similar experiences.

Some classes will be for individuals who are able to walk and do some balance on their own, while other classes will be focused on individuals who either are unable to stand or have poor balance and need or want the assistance of a chair. 

We understand it can be a little intimidating to come to a new class, but we are encouraged and uplifted by the friendships that develop, the conversations and camaraderie that happens, and the support and connection that only a group like ours can facilitate. 

We like to enjoy each other’s company in an atmosphere that is quiet and mellow, but uplifting and encouraging. 

An application and approval is required, and approved participants will be required to sign a liability waiver.

Upcoming Dates: 

Next Class Set February 7, 2025 to March 14, 2025

Please Note:

Cancellation is rare and usually only for transportation safety or holidays. Please watch your email the day before and the day of in the unlikely event of cancellation.

Contact:

Stacy
LYBYogaPDX@gmail.com
971-236-1560

Who should come?

  •  Anyone with an ABI who can manage on their own, or with a support person
  •  Family
  • Friends
  • Caregivers/Support persons

For all classes participants will need to be able to follow directions, verbally communicate and have the ability to engage and participate in meaningful conversation.

For non-chair classes participants should be able to stand without an aid, walk, and do some balance on their own with support of a wall. Depending on the location participants may need to be able to climb a set of stairs.

For Chair Yoga Classes participants should be able to sit upright and move at least 1 or 2 extremities.  If any limb is immobile, that’s ok! Participants will still get benefit from the conversation, meditation and breathing exercises.

What to bring?

  • Yourself and a support person if needed (This is an in-person event). Support Persons will also need to register.
  • Loose, comfortable layers of clothing
  • Water
  • Towel for sweat

Please note: There is joyful conversation during the class. If you prefer your yoga practice to be quiet, consider wearing some earplugs. You will still need to be able to hear and follow directions. 

If you are sensitive to light, consider bringing some eye protection.

Do I need to register?

Yes! An application and approval is required. To apply for a class please Click Here to Apply

Application, approval, and signing a release of liability waiver are required.
Success of the program is dependent upon participation, not only for the participants themselves, but for the class as a whole as this is more than just a yoga class.

We love it when participants come back to join us for another class, but we will prioritize participants who have never taken the class before. Application is encouraged and we will do our best to give everyone a chance to participate.

What:

A FREE 6-week long weekly modified yoga, meditation and mindfulness class that lasts 1.5 hours each week.

Please Note: While participation in the Love Your Brain Yoga Program can be therapeutic by nature, it is not led by licensed mental and behavioral professionals and should not be used for mental or medical advice. We do not diagnose, do not provide treatment, and do not provide advice for mental or medical conditions. 

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis please call: 988 – Suicide & Crises Lifeline and also Contact your mental health provider.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency please call: 911 for medical/fire/police and also contact your doctor.

Where:

Locations vary depending on the class. Registered/approved participants will receive exact details. 

When:

Weekly for 6 weeks.
Class dates and times vary.

Please arrive 15 minutes early to prepare for class and plan for some clean-up time afterwards.

Accessibility:

All classes are free to attend.

Some classes will be ADA accessible, some classes may require climbing stairs. Reach out to Stacy for details.