Studio Description, Procedures and Guidelines

Bend Yoga Center believes in the ripple effect. When a pebble is dropped into the center of a pond, you can observe the ripples as they spread out in all directions. Bend Yoga Center seeks to provide a space that serves as a central point for students to explore and experience the benefits of yoga. We are guided by the idea that the positive resonations that begin at Bend Yoga Center can spread far beyond the point of impact.

The studio first opened in 2004 as a strictly Bikram studio, and we were located near the Deschutes River in the Old Mill. Following this, our next manifestation, beginning in circa 2016, was Bend Hot Yoga. Through the years, our yoga studio has evolved to encompass a wide range of classes beyond what we initially offered.

Our classes are at varying temperatures. Classes include 26 & 2 Hot Yoga (formerly known as Bikram or Original Hot Yoga), 26 & Tunes, Vinyasa, Inferno Hot Pilates, Sculpt, Yin, Kundalini, Restorative, Reiki Flow, Yogalates and more. We believe all the different lineages and styles of yoga complement each other, and we are committed to offering students the opportunity to practice as many types of yoga as possible.

Our studio is in the midtown area of Bend, easily accessible from all directions. You can find us at: 1230 NE Third St. Suite A230 Bend, OR 97701.

Bend Yoga Center strives to provide a welcoming and supportive space for all people. Conduct deemed inappropriate will not be tolerated and may result in disciplinary action up to and including revocation of access to the studio by any person.

Our Studio has two rooms for practice – The Radiant Room and The Treehouse. We have full restrooms for men and women, with each providing two showers and products such as shampoo, conditioner and body wash from Dani Naturals, which are handcrafted in Bend. We offer free lockers, a water filling station and water bottle rentals, mat and towel rentals, retail items for purchase, and breathtaking views of the Cascade Range mountains.

The Treehouse

Approximately 700 square feet, classes in The Treehouse are more intimate, and temperatures will range from 65°F to 85°F with traditional HVAC. The faux wood multiuse floor is easy to clean and disinfect after each class. A yoga mat is highly recommended.

The Treehouse is equipped with bolsters, blankets, straps, and blocks, which are used for various classes in this studio, such as Yin, Restorative, Kundalini, and more. 

Scheduling Classes

• Registration through Wellness Living is required for all classes – in-studio and virtual. You can access Wellness Living via web browser on a computer, tablet or smartphone. We also have our own user-friendly app: search “Bend Yoga Center” in your app store.
• We will provide a live stream for many of the in-studio classes. When registering for a class on Wellness Living you will choose to register for either the virtual or the in-studio class – choose correctly!  We plan to offer live streaming and video on-demand (VOD) into the foreseeable future, so there will always be multiple options for you to practice.
• Any questions, account maintenance or business-related communication should be conducted through email. This will allow us to serve you more quickly while maintaining a record.  Do not use social media or text/call individual teachers or staff for account or business issues. Our email is yoga@bendyoga.center.
• You will automatically be put on the waitlist in order of registration in the event the in-studio class is at capacity. If a space becomes available, you will be automatically registered for the class and notified by email up until 1 hour prior to class. If at any point you know you will not take the class, you should cancel your reservation and remove yourself from the waitlist. If there are students on the waitlist at the studio, we will take spots from any students not checked in 5 minutes before class and give them to students on the waitlist.

Cancelling Classes

• If you are unable to attend class, you must cancel at least 2 hours before the start of class to avoid a penalty. A late cancellation or a no-show results in loss of a single visit or class-pack session and/or a $24 fee.
• No-shows will be charged $24 and if reserved with a single visit or class pack, a class will be taken.

• If you are not well, do not come to the studio. Use our virtual class options instead.
• You must have a valid email address and valid credit card on file or use Apple Pay to buy class options or retail products. We do NOT accept cash at the studio.

Arriving at the Studio

• The front door will open 30 minutes before class starts.
• The door will be locked 5 minutes prior to class, and late arrivals will not be able to enter the studio.
• Please be on your mat ready to practice 5 minutes before the class start time. This allows everyone, including your teachers, to settle in before class.
• We have a variety of Manduka mats available to rent for $5, as well as for purchase at various prices.
• We have a fountain and filling station with filtered water available, and we rent water bottles for $3. We sell Dram, LMNT sparkling water, and LMNT and Superieur electrolytes.
• No phones, smartwatches or any other electronic devices that have screens or make noise are allowed in the yoga rooms during class.

Extra Notes

• Bring a yoga mat to place beneath your towel to prevent slipping on the flooring. The floors are not carpeted. 
• If you have allergies that are not under control, please do not practice in the studio.
• Observe all posted signs and protocols at all times. Failure to do so is cause for immediate dismissal from the studio.
• Guidelines will be monitored and updated as necessary.
• We are taking appropriate steps to clean and sanitize between each class.
• We understand that each class can bring a unique experience to each student. Take your time acclimating to the heat as needed. If at any point it is overwhelming, adjust your intensity. You have the ability to control this and to dial up or down as you are able. Know that, as always, we understand if you need to take a break or do less. Resting when the system is overworked is necessary, and we trust you know what is best for you.