Yoga for Life

Yoga for Life is a yoga and meditation organisation in Portland led by Raj and Kelly, who are named in nearly every review. Reviewers describe classes, workshops, one-on-one sessions and teacher trainings, including a 300-hour programme and 500 hours of study, as well as retreats in Nepal and India and meditation retreats. A weekly Karuna Circle Meditation is described as a quiet 30-minute pause that helps one regular notice moments of peace. Students who have studied with Raj and Kelly since 2014 call them knowledgeable, passionate, prepared and professional, and compare other courses unfavourably. Reviewers describe the teaching as deeply dedicated to the community and, in some cases, life changing.

• Raj and Kelly's knowledgeable teaching
• Weekly Karuna Circle meditation
• Teacher training up to 500 hours
• Retreats in Nepal and India
• One-on-one sessions

• Helga L.December 2025

  Reflecting on many times of Karuna Circle Meditation guided by Kelly and Raj. Those quiet 30 min per week makes me pause, notice what actually is there and let it come through. I am aware of mini moments of peace, joy, happiness from with in. I am honoring the process and feel grounded, peaceful and calm. A BIG thank you to Kelly and Raj

• Cathy C.November 2025

  Yoga For Life is an amazing organization and experiences. Their Meditation and Yoga classes are amazing. Plus their Retreats are life changing! Kelly is amazing, too with her one-on-one sessions.

• TheYokeWay D.July 2025

  If you could review with 10 stars, I would, as I do not think 5 could fully encompass what Raj and Kelly offer. I have studied with them since 2014. Taken 500 hours of teacher training, attended the Nepal and India retreats, and Internal practice meditation retreats. All of their offerings are deeply and authentically the true path and teachings of all that is Yoga. The retreats to other countries are imbued with yoga symbology, culture, and philosophy. They are well thought out with your every need in mind, as well as health and safety concerns. If you want an authentic yoga retreat, this is it. Raj and Kelly are deeply dedicated to the path of yoga, and are the most amazing humans with their students' best interests at heart. Taking a training with them is like drinking from a deep well that is ever flowing, you will get knowledge from direct lineages, which is seemingly bottomless. You can tell the many years of practice they have done themselves, and the depth of knowledge they have gained, with love to share with anyone willing to learn. You gain life skills to help you move into the depths of yourself, to be able to deal with life's stressors and begin to see them from a new perspective. I could never say enough about these two; I would not be the person I am today without them and their support.

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