Paxson Yoga & Wellness Center

Paxson Yoga & Wellness Center Integrating modern medical training in physical therapy with the ancient practice of yoga

Integrating decades of experience in physical therapies with the healing powers of yoga, the staff at Paxson Yoga & Wellness Center, (formerly Gudmestad Yoga) offer a well-rounded healing environment with group yoga, private yoga sessions, physical therapy, massage therapy, acupuncture, Pilates, and transformational therapies. Whether you're looking for a slow-paced class with adaptive yoga positi

ons, an Iyengar-based class with plenty of individual attention, or a challenging class geared just for athletes, PYWC can meet your needs. We've been supporting students' growth toward optimal health for nearly 30 years, by allowing students to progress at their own pace while providing attentive guidance. "Train your body, steady your mind, and expand your spirit."-Julie Gudmestad, Founder

Coming up! Caroline's Building & Maintaining Upper Body Strength 4-week mini-series! We will focus on building arm and s...
08/24/2026

Coming up! Caroline's Building & Maintaining Upper Body Strength 4-week mini-series!
We will focus on building arm and shoulder strength safely, to support our yoga practice and activities of daily living. Along with yoga poses that are appropriate to this exploration of the upper body, the series will include a bit of anatomy, posture and postural strengthening, and general strategies for muscle building.
9/23-10/14, 1:30pm-2:30pm
All levels welcome.
$80
*Not appropriate for anyone experiencing an acute shoulder issue that prevents pain-free participation in yoga with modification.
*
*
*

Fall Term is almost here! The 13-week term starts Tuesday, September 8th. Pay online or at the front desk by Friday, 8/2...
08/17/2026

Fall Term is almost here! The 13-week term starts Tuesday, September 8th. Pay online or at the front desk by Friday, 8/21, to take advantage of our Early Bird discount!

New to our studio? Contact the front desk to receive your first term half-off.
*
*
*

Summer is full of extra activities, travel, and events. Restorative yoga guides you towards physical comfort in a quiet,...
08/10/2026

Summer is full of extra activities, travel, and events. Restorative yoga guides you towards physical comfort in a quiet, safe, and warm environment; everything you need for your nervous system to downshift.

Join Denise on Friday, August 21st from 2pm-4pm
All levels welcome.
$50
Sign up on our website or contact the front desk.

Join us for our next SUP yoga excursion on the Willamette River! These are not intended to be classes, but rather oppor...
08/06/2026

Join us for our next SUP yoga excursion on the Willamette River! These are not intended to be classes, but rather opportunities to play, share, and inspire each other.
Check the website for dates, details, and to sign up for these free outings. Participants must have their own equipment and should be comfortable paddling up to 1-2 miles round trip.

Summer is full of extra activities, travel, and events. While these are fun and special, they disrupt our normal routin...
07/07/2026

Summer is full of extra activities, travel, and events. While these are fun and special, they disrupt our normal routines and can add to everyday stress. This stress builds up in our bodies without us even realizing. This build-up of stress activates the sympathetic nervous system (the fight or flight state) and increases cortisol levels. The body responds by bracing or tightening, often in the chest and abdomen, making sleep difficult and creating feelings of being scattered or irritable. When cortisol levels remain high at night, our bodies are not able to be in repair mode – our healing and digestion are impeded. Restorative yoga offers the body time to relax, rest, reconnect, and shift the parasympathetic nervous system (the rest and digest state) to be more dominant. Restorative yoga guides you in finding physical comfort in a quiet, safe, and warm environment; everything you need for your nervous system to downshift.

Saturday, July 25th from 2pm-4pm

$50

Do you know you need to build strength and balance, but you're having trouble maintaining a regular program?Come join Ho...
07/02/2026

Do you know you need to build strength and balance, but you're having trouble maintaining a regular program?
Come join Hope and learn simple ways to incorporate strength, balance, and flexibility into your daily routine, without a large new time commitment. This class will include yoga poses (modified if needed) and basic functional mobility.

Getting & Staying Strong with Functional Movement, Saturday 7/18 from 12pm-2pm.

$50

Appropriate for all levels, hybrid class.

Are you a Stand Up Paddleboarder? Do you love yoga? Combine the two and join fellow enthusiasts on the Willamette River ...
06/09/2026

Are you a Stand Up Paddleboarder? Do you love yoga? Combine the two and join fellow enthusiasts on the Willamette River this Summer! These are not intended to be classes, but rather opportunities to play, share, inspire each other, and maybe see some wildlife.
Check the website for dates, details, and to sign up for these free outings. Participants must have their own equipment and should be comfortable paddling up to 1-2 miles round trip.

Do you experience cranky hands & wrists while weight-bearing in yoga? Consider exploring creative ways to manage the iss...
05/12/2026

Do you experience cranky hands & wrists while weight-bearing in yoga? Consider exploring creative ways to manage the issues. In this special focus class we will:
• Review basic anatomy of the hand, wrist, & forearm.
• Identify & review common physical issues.
• Learn some simple self-administered manual therapies.
• Explore creative ways to prop hands & support wrists in weight-bearing poses.
• Try specially designed props that can help in managing pain and discomfort.
Appropriate for all levels.
Saturday, June 6
12:00 - 2:00 pm
Cost: $50
In Person Only
Sign up on our website or contact the front desk

Join yoga teacher and retired physical therapist Hope for her in-depth mini series: The Pelvic Bowl.Together we will lea...
04/28/2026

Join yoga teacher and retired physical therapist Hope for her in-depth mini series: The Pelvic Bowl.
Together we will learn about the pelvis, the muscles that move it, and the muscles that form the pelvic floor. We’ll learn how to strengthen as well as relax, and discuss various pelvic issues.

Appropriate for all levels.

You can sign up on our website.

Wednesdays, May 6, 13, 20 & 27

1:30 - 2:30 pm

Cost: $80

Calling all gardeners! Before you get out and go wild, learn how you can prevent injury and tend comfortably throughout ...
04/20/2026

Calling all gardeners! Before you get out and go wild, learn how you can prevent injury and tend comfortably throughout the entire season with Yoga for Gardeners. We’ll include the principles of body mechanics and pacing, as well as a little routine to do afterwards.
Happy (and healthy) gardening!

Saturday, May 9 with Beth Paxson

12:00 - 2:00 pm

Cost: $50

Appropriate for all levels

Address

6840 S. Macadam Avenue
Portland, OR
97219

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 12:15pm
Saturday 8am - 10am

Telephone

+15032238157

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Paxson Yoga & Wellness Center posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Paxson Yoga & Wellness Center:

Shortcuts

Share

Category