About Near East Yoga
Near East Yoga is a unique space where yoga and life blend seamlessly. With over 20 years of experience, Casey has curated a tranquil atmosphere where students can deepen their practice. The studio offers traditional Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga in the Mysore Style, where students memorize sequences and receive new poses when ready. Casey provides hands-on adjustments and modifications, creating a focused energy in the room. Suitable for beginners and advanced practitioners, Near East Yoga is a haven for those seeking a consistent pranayama practice or looking to dig deeper into their yoga journey. With Casey's guidance, students can expect valuable insights and tools to enhance their practice.
I have been practicing ashtanga yoga for over 30 years and Casey is one of the best teachers I have ever known.
He is easily on par with Eddie Stern and Peter Sanson.
His adjustments were just right for me. Not to little, not too much
And his depth and breadth of knowledge of all things yoga blew my mind.
Lastly I loved the studio environment. The abundance of plants!
I would travel half way round the world to practice at Near East again.
Dropped in while visiting Portland. Casey and the Asthangi's who practice there are great folks. If you are visiting the area and practice Ashtanga, you would be doing yourself a disservice by not practicing Mysore there.
The room is oxygenated with plants galore and has natural light via skylights for the early morning dark to light transition.
A fantastic Shala where you can learn more about Asana, Breath and Sutra work.
This might be the most special space in Portland - you walk inside and it feels like you’re standing on a giant crystal. Amazing shala, great community and wonderful owner. Thank you for this resource.