Inclusive and accessible yoga focused on
mindfulness and body awareness.
Come for the killer playlist - come back to keep building strength, mobility, and peace of mind.

What the @#&% is Doom Metal Yoga?

We play doom metal, and do yoga.

No gimmicks, no bullshit.

Slow, heavy music plays during breathwork and movement.

Live Deep Dark Yoga is slow-paced and pretty gentle. These classes are offered on a Donation basis, pay what you can.

On Demand recordings will vary in length, style, and intensity. You can purchase individually, get a class pack, or sign up for a membership with these classes, and your first week is free!

Group Classes

On Demand

Whether you're brand new to yoga, or you've been practicing for years, these classes will meet you where you are.

All are welcome in the pit.
All are welcome on the mat.

Hey, I'm April

I started doing yoga in college and fell in love with it when my teacher came to me and said (about the pose I was struggling with) "it doesn't have to be perfect all the time". It felt like I had never heard heard someone actually mean those words before, and my life was changed forever. I started teaching in 2014 when I moved from Detroit to Portland, and I've been involved in some pretty incredible communities these past years.

In 2015 I discovered the band Yob and the music just fit as a background to my yoga practice. I started joking with people "I do doom metal yoga" and to my surprise, it was only funny to me. I started hearing it over and over again, "Actually I'd love to do that with you", so I rented a studio every few weeks and we streched our hammies and chanted OM while listening to OM, and it's been pretty rad.

When the world shut down in 2020, Deep Dark Yoga went online through zoom. Now, recordings of those classes are available to check out any time. And we're back in the studio, too! Classes happen monthly, on Saturdays at 2:30pm west coast time. If you don't live near Portland, you can still tune in live via Zoom.

Recorded classes vary in time, style, and intensity - I like to change things up and try new things. If you're looking for something specific, or would like to make a request, I'd love to hear from you!

Deep Dark Yoga!! Slow heavy doom riffs and yoga are a match. Pace is slow and good for beginners. Instruction is down to earth, easy to understand, and lots of modifications are explained for less flexible people like myself. I wish there were more classes like this!

I love April's yoga classes because they are challenging enough for seasoned yoginis but also perfect for total beginners. She's also in tune with people's needs and will only adjust you if you're ok with being touched. The thoughtful attention she gives to the playlist makes every session special. Highly Recommended!

I've been doing yoga since before coming to the PNW, at this point I've been taking classes with April for years. I could talk about how awesome she is as a person, but instead, here's what she's like as a teacher: Caring. Kind. Informed. Wise. Consistent. Open. Curious. She was our teacher through the pandemic, and kept us healthy in dark times with a smile on her face.

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