“Manifest helped me deal with depression and isolation, and now I have a partner and a community that gives me hope.”
— Brian Taylor, R.N., 54, clinic head nurse

Because of stress, chronic illness, and lack of fitness, many men suffer from chronic pain. Manifest offers the following classes to help you learn basic skills for better managing chronic pain:

• MEN’S THERAPEUTIC YOGA CLASS
(Every Wed, 6:30-8:30 pm)
First Class is FREE (thereafter donate what you can): learn to use Yoga & Ayurveda to reach your wellness goals (getting stronger & more flexible, losing weight, becoming calmer & more focused, etc.) and/or self-treat chronic ailments (like back/neck pain, insomnia, allergies, depression, HIV, digestive problems, etc). Taught by instructor who has studied for more than 17 years (under certified Iyengar & Raja Yoga instructors) and taught for more than12 years.
INFO/RSVP: Bart at 503-223-8822 or

• MEN’S MEDITATION GROUP (2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30-9:30 pm)
You’ll receive basic meditation instruction and simple, silent sitting and walking practice twice a month, on-going support for establishing your own regular meditation practice, and the fellowship of other men from diverse backgrounds who are interested in meditation and mindfulness. Co-facilitated by Rob Downer, M.Div., a local spiritual director and Centering Prayer facilitator; and Jeff Kerr, who studies Buddhist meditation and is currently a member of the Portland Shambhala Center.
INFO/RSVP: Rob Downer, 503-381-3776 or

PEER SUPPORT GROUPS

•“Beat-the-Blues” (Depression) Support Group
INFO/RSVP: