OUR MISSION
The Yoga Lab is a group of dedicated yoga practitioners committed to offering opportunities to study, grow and explore in the practices of yoga. We are passionate about self-inquiry and the process of conscious change and transformation. Our mission is to blend theory with practice, hard work with celebration, sweat with smiles and help you relax into the love that is YOU.
OUR FOUNDERS
The Yoga Lab’s founders Aleta Adams, Rebecca Bell, and Ulla Lundgren are friends, dedicated yoga practitioners and teachers with over seventy-three years of combined exploration and study of yoga. We came together out of a longing for a “yoga home” grounded in tradition yet open to innovation, exploration and continuing education. Our asana/yoga-pose background is in Ashtanga Vinyasa, Iyengar, Anusara and eclectic Vinyasa Flow. We are dedicated to offer a full spectrum of yoga sadhana/practices including yoga philosophy, kirtan/devotional chanting, meditation, ayurveda and of course lots and lots of fun Yoga classes. We welcome all ages, beginners to advanced practitioners, and hope that you will find The Yoga Lab an inspiring, playful, and transformational yoga community. Today, The Yoga Lab is owned by Aleta Adams, Rebecca Bell and Ulla Lundgren. We have a dedicated staff of karma yogis who help our daily operations by ensuring that the studio is clean and our towels are washed as well as checking in our classes and plastering Bend with our flyers. If you are interested in joining our Karma Crew as a work/trade volunteer please email us at info@theyogalabbend.com. We also have a fabulous group of yoga teachers to lead you through your practices. If you are a yoga teacher interested in joining our staff please email your resume and availability to info@theyogalabbend.com.
Many thanks to all the spokes of our wheels that keep our wagon cruising! We couldn’t do it without you.
ULLA LUNDGREN
TEACHER | CO-FOUNDER
Ulla is a co-owner and founder of The Yoga Lab. She is a certified yoga teacher and ERYT-500…
REBECCA BELL
TEACHER | CO-FOUNDER |
Rebecca is a co-owner and founder of The Yoga Lab. She began formal yoga studies in 1992…
ALETA ADAMS
TEACHER | CO-FOUNDER
Aleta’s enthusiasm for learning is contagious. She is an RYT, RN and co-owner of The Yoga Lab…
RENEE HAMILTON
TEACHER
Renee was introduced to yoga 20 years ago and within the past eight years it has been an integral part of my life….
NICOLE BAUMANN
TEACHER
Nicole’s journey in linking movement with breath began when she was eight…
SABINE KEAGY
TEACHER
Sabine Keagy has been practicing Yoga since 2000 and been teaching since 2005. She has learned from many teachers…
PETIT MARCHI
TEACHER
Petit is from a small town near Sequoia National Park in central California. It was on hot granite with toes in the cool…
JENNIFER ABRAHAMS
TEACHER
As a ballet dancer Jennifer Abrahams found it very natural to turn to a yoga practice…
NICOLE WILLIAMS
TEACHER
Nicole Williams began her interest in mind body awareness training while studying zazen meditation in Japan…
BRIDGET EVANS
TEACHER
Bridget fell in love with yoga twenty years ago, and has been teaching here in Bend since 2010…..
KRISTIN TONE
TEACHER
Kristin has been studying yoga since 1993 and teaching since 2002. Her goal as a teacher is to support and guide her students to the wisdom, vitality, peace and compassion that is the true nature of every person……
BECKY NICKERSON
TEACHER
.Becky Nickerson exudes tranquility, peacefulness, and calm, as you speak to her, but take one of her vinyasa flow classes and you’ll see right away that Becky has an energetic and powerful practice…..
YOGA LAB FAQ’S
Whether you are a seasoned yogi or yogini, or its your first class, the Yoga Lab welcomes you to our studio. As part of our mission, we want to provide you with the most nurturing and supportive experience possible. When you enter our yoga studio doors you will find a smiling face, space to store your personal belongings, and access to loaner mats should you need it. We are happy to answer any questions you might have to help enhance your experience at the Yoga Lab. Below are some of the most common question, however feel free to reach out via email should you have a question not addressed below.
Please practice saucha/cleanliness. We ask that you respect our sacred practice space, and your fellow yoginis and yogis, by coming to class with your body and clothes clean. Refrain from using perfume, strong scented deodorants, essential oils and hair spray.
I'M NOT NATURALLY FLEXIBLE. CAN I STILL DO YOGA?
ARE YOUR CLASSES HEATED?
WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?
DO I NEED ANYTHING SPECIAL FOR MY FEET?
WHEN SHOULD I ARRIVE?
DO YOU HAVE LOCKERS? WHERE CAN I LEAVE MY STUFF?
DO I NEED WATER? SHOULD I BRING A WATER BOTTLE?
I HAVE AN INJURY. DOES THAT MATTER?
CAN I BRING A FRIEND WHO IS NEW TO YOGA?
DO YOU RENT MATS?
SCHOLARSHIPS
The Yoga Lab offers students who may not have the ability to pay for yoga classes the opportunity to practice in the studio with a scholarship. Twice each year The Yoga Lab will review applications to our scholarship program and will announce scholarship recipients during the months of December and July. We have a selection of class packages and unlimited memberships that will be offered to qualifying individuals.
Scholarship recipients are chosen by The Yoga Lab Board of Directors and are chosen based on demonstration of financial need, commitment to studying and practicing yoga, and a strong desire to learn from teachers who teach at The Yoga Lab. The number of scholarships given will vary each application period and is based on the donations made by the community to the scholarship fund. Many of the class packs and memberships available are purchased and gifted by community members.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for a scholarship please download the following application, print and return to:
The Yoga Lab
550 SW Industrial Way Ste 170
Bend, OR 97702
Please contact us with any questions.
MADE POSSIBLE BY
Thank you Karen Hsu for your generous donations to the scholarship fund! We are currently seeking donations for this periods scholarship fund.
*If you are interested in contributing to our scholarship fund please contact Nicole at nicole@theyogalabbend.com
DEADLINE: Scholarship applications are due by December 1st and June 1st.