Ben Thompson
Ben teaches hot yoga in Portland, mostly bikram style, at Forge Hot Yoga Alberta District in King. The classes are heated, built around mobility and flexibility, and open to all levels.
6 classes in the next two weeks at 2 studios.
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Ben leads 6 classes in the next two weeks at Forge Hot Yoga Alberta District and Darman Yoga & Wellness. The next three:
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The practice
Compared with the rest of Portland, Ben leans toward Joints and mobility 53×, Bikram 25× and Flexibility 16×.
How Ben's classes feelStyles, energy and the body, against the rest of PortlandAbout Ben Thompson
Ben teaches hot yoga in Portland, mostly bikram style, at Forge Hot Yoga Alberta District in King. The classes are heated, built around mobility and flexibility, and open to all levels. Most of the classes fall in the morning, so practicing with Ben suits an early start to the day.
It suits you if
- you want a heated morning practice
- you are new to hot yoga
- you like a steady 90 minute session
At a glance
6classes in two weeks
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What Ben teaches
Ben's classes are bikram style hot yoga, held at Forge Hot Yoga Alberta District in King. The sessions run 90 minutes and focus on flexibility, joint mobility and building strength, with a strong emphasis on sweat. The classes are offered at all levels, and the one listed as a first class ever is a good place to start.
Most of Ben's classes start in the morning, and the schedule is concentrated on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The earliest start is at 9am and the latest at 5pm, so the classes fit a morning routine or an early evening break.
Where and when
Ben leads classes at Forge Hot Yoga Alberta District in King, which is where the classes are concentrated. Since Ben teaches only about one class a week, planning ahead on Tuesday mornings or Thursday afternoons is the most reliable way to fit a session into the week.
The classes are taught in English, and there are no pass options listed, so each class is booked directly with the studio.
Ben Thompson: questions and answers
Where does Ben teach in Portland?
Ben teaches at Forge Hot Yoga Alberta District in King. Ben's classes run in a studio set up for hot practice, and the schedule is light enough that each class is easy to plan around.
When does Ben lead classes?
Most of Ben's classes start in the morning, with the earliest at 9am and the latest at 5pm. Tuesdays and Thursdays are the days when most of the classes fall.
Is Ben's class suitable for beginners?
Ben's classes are open to all levels, and the class listed as a first class ever is a 90 minute bikram hot yoga session. The class is built with mobility in mind, so it suits someone new to hot yoga as well as people who already practice.
How long are Ben's classes?
The typical class runs 90 minutes. Each one is hot yoga with a bikram structure, focused on flexibility, joint mobility and building strength.
Can I take Ben's classes with a pass?
Ben's classes are taught in the studio itself, and they are not offered through a membership pass. Each class is booked on its own.
What does Ben teach?
Hot yoga and bikram.
How do I book a class with Ben?
Choose a class above. Booking happens on the studio's own page, so you pay the studio directly.