About Us

hi, We’re Mija

In Spanish, mi hija means my daughter.

We have all been raised by many mothers and many fathers - life-givers in the shape of mentors, teachers, friends, relatives, colleagues, or partners; sometimes even strangers.

We take the lessons they generously bestowed and we attempt to produce a rich life, we strive to be better, we envision ease and connection within ourselves and our communities.

We stay hungry and humble in our continuous learnings, eager to harvest the morsels that resonate, to carry with us each day.

Read more about Mija’s backstory in CanvasRebel’s interview with owner, Adrianna here!

Hi Mija family,

While the tone of this letter may appear at first glance to be heavy and unfortunate, I want to dispel those notions by first saying the biggest, most heart felt THANK YOU I could possibly muster. Seriously, thank you all: for believing in me and my vision, for supporting Mija, for doing a hard thing, for taking care of yourselves and each other, for sharing yourselves, for helping build this vibrant community, for being a part of this family. I really mean this when I say, you are all the best part of Mija. When people ask about my experience as a business owner, the first thing out of my mouth is, "We have the absolute best students. They make it all worth it". Because you really do.

These past two years were wilder than I could have ever imagined. I made hard decisions, I had to resolve conflict (really not my favorite thing), I had to problem solve seemingly impossible problems, I had to learn and learn and try and fail and learn and learn again (but I guess that part never stops, huh?). I had to sit in stress and discomfort, I had to console myself, I had to sacrifice. A lot.

And was it all worth it? YES. Because everyday I had the privilege to sit behind the front desk and hear of your breakthroughs and witness the growth within each of you. And, of course, I also witnessed the growth within myself. This process, very much like the yoga, has shown me that I am stronger than I think.

Now, to the less gushy part of the letter.

While I've poured my heart and soul and sweat and tears into Mija, she simply is not in a place financially to continue on. To put it simply, big studio = big rent. And while I can think of a hundred things I would do differently from the start, I'm stuck in the present with 20/20 hindsight.

So in plain terms, Mija Hot Yoga will be closing its doors by the end of September 2026. Classes will continue as scheduled until our final day. We will have our final class on Saturday September 26th at 10am. We hope you can join us for one final hurrah and celebrate our community and all of the sweat we've collectively poured into this magical space. All are welcome to join - current members, past members, family, and friends. Let's sweat, giggle, goof, and find a moment to cherish one another.

With endless gratitude,

Adrianna

A note from Mija

Friends connecting after hot yoga class at Mija Hot Yoga

Mija serves as a gathering space for the North Portland community to engage in a practice that heals both mind and body.

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hear from our students

  • I enjoy the people at MIja the most. The Mija community supports each individual no-matter where they are in their Bikram practice.

    Margueritte D.

  • After just one month at Mija, I've reduced my chronic pain to a point where I no longer rely on pain medication. Bikram yoga is now a vital part of my treatment plan, and it has genuinely given me hope to live a pain-free life.

    Han N.

  • The instructors truly do care about your wellbeing. Every single one of them strive to ensure you as the student are improving and adjusting as needed. They all want you to do better and feel better.

    Kelsi M.

Meet the Team

Mija Hot Yoga students learning to bend their spines

ABOUT THE PRACTICE

The Original 26&2 Series, also know as Bikram Yoga, is a set yoga sequence that includes 26 postures and 2 breathing exercises. This practice utilizes stretching and compression postures to not only strengthen and lengthen the body, but to also improve the function of the major systems in the body.

Experienced benefits include:

  • Increased Flexibility: The heat warms up your muscles, allowing for deeper stretches and improved range of motion.

  • Improved Cardiovascular Health: The heat can elevate your heart rate, similar to moderate-intensity cardio.

  • Strength Building: Many of the poses involve holding static positions, which can build strength and endurance.

  • Stress Reduction: The focus on deep breathing and mindfulness can help calm the mind and reduce stress levels.

  • Weight Management: While not a primary goal, the heat can increase calorie expenditure.

  • Improved Circulation: The heat may help improve blood flow and circulation.