“Work, stress & isolation were affecting my mental and physical health. Through Manifest’s yoga & meditation classes, I’ve really found peace and a connection with the flow of my life. I’ve even quit smoking!”
— Bill Chin, 48, father of two and an IT project manager

Stress is a major cause of illness among men. We offer a variety of programs to help you learn how to better manage stress (check out our calendar for specific dates):

• MEN’S CORE STRENGTH YOGA
(Every Monday, 6:30-7:45 pm)
As men age, stress, gravity, and neglect of the body conspire to cause us to collapse inward. We close ourselves off to life. In this dynamic, powerful, gentle, and fun class you’ll learn to open from the inside out - to strengthen, lengthen, and enjoy your core. This class is for men with diverse abilities, ages, shapes, colors, orientations, and backgrounds (must be able to walk up & down stairs because NW Portland studio is not wheelchair accessible). Instructor Charles Airey has studied yoga for about 25 years, became a certified Kripalu Yoga Instructor 20 years ago, and has taught in various studios in South Florida & Southern California.
INFO/RSVP: 503-223-8822 or (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

• MEN’S THERAPEUTIC YOGA CLASS
(Every Wed, 6:30-8:30 pm)
First Class is FREE (thereafter donate what you can): learn to use Yoga & Ayurveda to reach your wellness goals (getting stronger & more flexible, losing weight, becoming calmer & more focused, etc.) and/or self-treat chronic ailments (like back/neck pain, insomnia, allergies, depression, HIV, digestive problems, etc). Taught by instructor who has studied for 15 years (under certified Iyengar & Raja Yoga instructors) and taught for more than12 years.
INFO/RSVP: 503-223-8822 or (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

• MEN’S MEDITATION GROUP
(2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30-9:30 pm)
You’ll receive basic meditation instruction and simple, silent sitting and walking practice twice a month, on-going support for establishing your own regular meditation practice, and the fellowship of other men from diverse backgrounds who are interested in meditation and mindfulness. Co-facilitated by Rob Downer, M.Div., a local spiritual director and Centering Prayer facilitator; and Jeff Kerr, who studies Buddhist meditation and is currently a member of the Portland Shambhala Center.
INFO/RSVP: Rob Downer, 503-381-3776 or (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

PEER-LED SUPPORT GROUPS

* EATING WELL, LOSING WEIGHT, FITNESS GROUP
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