CHANGE FOR THE EXCHANGE
Dearest Community Members,
It is with a heavy heart that I post this. Yoga Punx PDX has decided to not renew our lease this October. We did not make this decision lightly, but for a variety of reasons our model is no longer sustainable.
Our public classes will continue to be offered through July 14th. If you have a monthly membership, it will not renew after this month.
After July 14th, the Shala will continue to function as a community space for meetings, private group yoga classes held by teachers and gatherings through October 2024.
We have had a beautiful decade long journey….I will forever cherish the memories.
I want to thank you all for your support and for making the space a special place of community and healing,
With much appreciation-
Sandee
Yoga Punx PDX believes that by supporting our community, creating brave spaces, the collective can heal. We commit to improving life quality by offering the healing practices of yoga, meditation, sound healing, regenerative gardening and sharing cultural and indigenous practices. Our work is to dismantle oppressive systems through anti-racism and with a harm reduction, trauma-informed lens.
All of our offerings are on a sliding scale - Drop in for Individual Class - $13-$25 Donation
This sliding scale pricing is intended to work towards economic justice and allow for access for all to join our offerings. It is one of the ways we work to decolonize our offerings and challenge the current structure of the ‘Wellness” and “Yoga” industrial complex.
Unlimited Yoga Punx Monthly Memberships have tiered pricing with equity in mind-
Unlimited Yoga Punx classes per month, on auto-deduct payment. SELECT THE AMOUNT THAT FITS WITH YOUR LEVEL OF RESOURCE.
EFFECTIVE JUNE 2023—-previous memberships are honored until July.
$100 Amplifier Monthly Membership.
$80 Supporter Monthly Membership.
$70 Sustainer Monthly Membership.
$40 QTBIPOC Monthly Membership.
We firmly believe that all should have access, not just those with means. We try and remove barriers to access and are able to offer scholarships as we receive financial support. Currently, scholarship memberships are $40 per month.. We strive to create a radically inclusive space(s) for oppressed people to feel welcome, seen, and to see themselves reflected back within the community.
Apply for scholarship if the above is not accessible for you financially.
Options : $40 per month.
Being honest with yourself and your financial situation when engaging with sliding scale practices grows strong and sustainable communities. It also respects the work of teachers and creators, like us. We have families to support and rent to pay. It also helps to ensure we can be of service into the future. Additionally, when we are paid fairly for our labor, this sacred exchange, we are able to expand our offerings which will benefit you directly and our community as a whole.
Need help deciding? We challenge you to think about the community and the collective, versus the individual. Please pay what feels right.
Consider Paying Less If You:
are supporting children or dependents
have significant debt
have medical expenses not covered by insurance
receive public assistance
have immigration-related expenses
are an elder with limited financial support
are an unpaid community organizer
are a returning citizen who has been denied work due to incarceration history
Consider Paying More If You:
own the home you live in
have investments, retirement, or inheritance
travel recreationally
have access to family money and resources in times of need
work part-time by choice
have a relatively high degree of earning power due to level of education, gender and/or racial privilege, class background
Please be mindful that if you purchase a price at the lowest end of the scale when you can truthfully afford the higher ticket prices, you are limiting access to those who truly need the gift of financial flexibility.
Language Courtesy of Ride Free Fearless Money and inspired by Dra. Rosales Meza.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FIRST TIME STUDENTS:
Before purchasing your pass, create your student account with Tula by clicking the link to Log in/Create account.
Create your account by entering your e-mail address into the window that pops up (if no window appears, make sure your browser is not blocking it!) and press continue.
Finish creating your account by filling out the next form that comes up: enter your name and phone number, create your password and agree to the waiver of liability. Click the “Create new account” button.
You should now receive the message you are now logged in, and can click the button “Continue to Yoga Punx PDX” which will bring you back to this page where you can purchase your desired class pass.
After purchasing your class pass, register for a class through our studio calendar (you may need to sign in again) or access your account and register for classes through Tula.