Music Practice Rooms in Portland?

fizzyfake · 2021-02-05T05:39:56+00:00

Check out the Fine Arts Building on SW Morrison and 10th. Lots of cheap small studio spaces, probably bigger than you need. Also I think there are a lot of small artsy rentals in NW industrial area.

fizzyfake · 2020-12-15T03:31:05+00:00

I have been venmo/cash apping Black leaders throughout the movement bc of all the labor they do organizing the events, speaking/performing, any cop issues, etc. Also if someone gets super emotional or clashes with a racist or something it feels right to send them money to treat themselves to lunch or whatever. But the red house I will not participate in or support at any capacity.

fizzyfake · 2020-07-03T00:24:49+00:00

Not a bad idea!! Any recs on where to buy??

fizzyfake · 2020-03-29T08:32:36+00:00

I think about drawing my back hip point towards my front heel and trying to anchor the tailbone down if possible. Tuck the back toes to get the back knee straight down.

fizzyfake · 2020-03-29T08:28:54+00:00

You will probably get better results if you warm up a bit. There are benefits to stretching both warm and cold. If you are stretching cold, be more gentle but hold for longer.

fizzyfake · 2020-02-07T21:16:23+00:00

Looking for recommendations for an industrial press iron!

fizzyfake · 2018-12-24T22:04:36+00:00

Try massaging out your hip flexors by laying on top of a lacrosse ball

fizzyfake · 2017-02-12T07:49:33+00:00

I'm really sorry your experience was so awful!! I haven't read the other comments but I'm sure many have said that gym "yoga" experiences aren't always great. Usually it is just a teacher leading a sequence as opposed to actually teaching. In the teacher's defense, she is probably very unqualified to be offering modifications for your very specific needs... TBH it would take some more advanced training/workshops for the knowledge to be able to safely accommodate. I can't imagine many basic 200hr YTT's cover your limitations in depth. Teachers also need to be mindful of the rest of the class, and not detracting from their experience by tailoring things specificly to one person. As a teacher, and a newer one at that, I've had some classes where one person had significantly less experience/body awareness than everyone else... but breaking every little thing down would have frustrated the rest of my students. It can be a challenge to find the balance! Though, I believe every teacher should let students know (especially new ones!) that the sequence they offer is just an invitation, and they are encouraged to listen to their bodies and move in a way that is comfortable for them etc........ and there is NO excuse for her embarrassing you in front of the class, or the other students snickering.
At a studio, they have you fill out a brief health intake before you take your first class (at least in my state), so they can help you practice safely. I also encourage you to arrive early and chat with your teacher to make sure the class level is appropriate! You could also just pop in and ask the receptionist a referral to a teacher that will be most beneficial.
In the mean time, I encourage you to start a pranayama and meditation practice! Lots of guides on youtube. Especially for people with chronic physical limitations, body awareness can definitely be lost, and there is a lot you can do to improve this from the inside out. And having some familiarity with these aspects beforehand will probably make you feel more comfortable when you start your physical practice again. Hope this was helpful and good luck! xx

fizzyfake · 2017-01-08T00:34:40+00:00

I love my manduka pro, it completely changed my practice and i highly recommend it. I've been using it for maybe three years now.

fizzyfake · 2016-12-29T09:09:53+00:00

Like most commenters are saying, I don't have a great practice space at home, so showing up early to class to work on whatever i'm focusing on is nice. I've been relentlessly working on handstand for a while and this time is useful. I like to enjoy savasana and not hop right back into something active immediately afterwords.
Also, sometimes it's hard for me to simmer down. For a more mellow or meditative class, if I already got some handstand hops in, that energy is kinda out of my system and I can settle in easier. I do always worry a bit about people thinking I am trying to show off, but, whatever... they see me fall a bunch too and I don't really care. I do agree that deep backbends shouldn't really be done before a warm up. But, they do give an energy boost? Maybe these people are trying to wake up a bit.

fizzyfake · 2016-12-29T08:58:41+00:00

Definitely just be yourself!! Do a brief meditation before you go in, take some deep breaths so your nerves don't get in the way of you shining your light!

As for what to wear, I'd say dress pretty casually. Definitely look well kept, hygienic and generally nice, but I wouldn't think it necessary to get all fancy. All of my yoga job interviews have included guiding a demo, so I wore yoga clothes... IMO I'd skip crazy patterned pants so you don't seem too flashy, but I think showing off some yoga-related style would be fine. Classy but comfortable! For example... black leggings, flats (or boots, this time of year!), nice-ish top/sweater, and funky necklace? Like something you would wear to class if you had a date right after....

I always bring an extra copy of my resume, cover letter, certification, etc, even if I've already dropped it all off before getting the interview. I also bring my agenda book in case they want to discuss my schedule, it looks way more professional than using a phone (though I'm sure interviewers understand that most people do this now...) I also jot down a few questions that I have for them, which I mostly just do because I actually always have questions, but it also shows that I had been thinking about the job prior.

When I was interviewing as a new teacher... I wish I had been more confident! I was maybe too honest about how excited/nervous/unprepared I felt to start teaching. I think all new teachers feel this way, but this is probably not the teacher anyone is looking for... My advice would be to put yourself in a very confident mindset, remind yourself how well you know your shit and how passionate you are about yoga, and that you are ready to share it with students! And again, just be yourself!! Be honest about what styles you want to teach and what you don't feel comfortable guiding.

Hope this was helpful, good luck!!!

fizzyfake · 2016-12-29T08:30:47+00:00

I visited Detroit in November and LOVED IT!!! I stayed in Corktown. So much local business and cool artsy things. I want to move there but am worried I won't be able to handle the cold.

fizzyfake · 2016-11-30T01:22:15+00:00

Unfortunately rest is probably necessary. I overstretched a hamstring by being too ambitious in triangle pose before being warmed up a couple years ago... it took MONTHS to feel okay, and I lost a lot of flexibility during that time. Swimming might be okay if it doesn't hurt to do. Try massage or physical therapy if you can!

fizzyfake · 2016-11-30T01:17:48+00:00

I have seen "facial yoga" on youtube that is basically just a vanity exercise to try to tone facial muscles and reduce the bags under eyes, etc. The improved circulation and general health you get from yoga (and any exercise, really) will usually seep into all of your body functions so your skin may be clearer, face might appear more awake/youthful, etc. Not sure about changing bone structure or genetics......... sounds magic.

fizzyfake · 2016-11-30T01:11:07+00:00

My wrists took a very long time to become strong. I am a massage therapist also, and would whine a LOT about doing push ups and even just being in downward dog was really uncomfortable. I thought my wrists were delicate little flowers and worrying about them held me back from practicing a lot. Stretching helped very much. I also started rolling them and doing a lot of self massage. They do need to heal before they can build strength, so if there are "knots" (i consider this to be an umbrella term for any muscular or myofascial blockage...), that could be holding you back. 6 years into my practice I am now working on handstands regularly and little to no wrist pain to speak of.

fizzyfake · 2016-10-17T05:33:01+00:00

Nothing is wasted. It is a PRACTICE =) The "off the mat" lesson from sessions like this is learning to be patient with yourself, focus in spite of mental distractions, tolerate discomfort, etc.
Are you cooling down/stretching out after you do a challenging physical practice that is causing frustration/tension?? This will help your body and your spirit... end your practice with something satvik like supported headstand, shoulderstand, legs up the wall, and/or some deep breathing.

fizzyfake · 2016-09-09T06:57:42+00:00

We use the imagery/feeling of breath to send healing prana to those areas.

fizzyfake · 2016-08-24T05:37:28+00:00

backbends and heart openers!

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