Earlier this year I was assigned to write a glowing review of The Bhaktishop, the owners of which had the winning bid on said review in the Mercury Christmas charity auction. I was prepared to swallow all critical pride in the name of a good cause, but I lucked out and didn’t even have to lie: Lisa and Diana, who run and teach the yoga studio, were awesome, and their approach to the practice is incredibly sincere and open. At the time, they were operating out of a tiny space on E Burnside, waiting for things to be readied at the “real” location, 2500 SE 26th at Division. The time has now come, and all are invited to the grand opening party on May 3rd, with music, food, and giveaways, and in typically good willed fashion, it’s a benefit for Street Yoga.