Class Descriptions

Classes are on-going, require no pre-registration, and students may join at any time.
(Unless noted otherwise)

Level 1: Beginner
Rediscover your body and breath while learning the fundamentals of yoga in this on-going class for beginners.

Level 2: Continuing
Refine the basics and safely learn beginning and intermediate levels of asana (physical postures), pranayama (breathwork) and meditation.

Level 3: Intermediate
Learn intermediate asana, pranayama and meditation techniques to challenge yourself and deepen your practice. For experienced students only.

Community
FREE classes taught by teachers-in-training. Held the second and fourth Sunday of every month. Donation optional for teachers resource center.

Forrest Yoga inspired (Moderately Hot Yoga)
A vigorous flow class with longer holds emphasizing breath, heat, strength and corework to sweat out toxins and release tension. The room is heated moderately to around 80-85 degrees.

Gentle Yoga
This class is ideal for anyone wanting a slower-paced yoga class as well as for beginners and those recovering from illness or injuries.  Poses are modified and supported to make this class suitable for anyone regardless of age, body type or yoga experience.

Healing Yoga (Pre-registration required. Special fee.)
Two senior teachers adapt the practice of yoga to aid your healing and recovery from injury and help improve your daily life if you are living with a chronic condition. Also appropriate for those who just want to work slowly and gently in a small class setting.

Iyengar
Yoga with a strong focus on standing poses, inversions and alignment. Props are used to facilitate learning and provide support for less flexible students.

Master Class with Gabriel Halpern (Level 2-3)
Master class with Chicago’s one and only, Gabriel Halpern. Class will include dharma talk, back bends, head stand and shoulder stand. For experienced students only.

Intro to Meditation (Pre-registration required. Special fee.)
Learn the basics of meditation to help reduce tension and stress and increase focus and concentration. Several meditation techniques are taught consistently so you can develop your own meditation routine to use at home or anywhere. Class includes time for discussion.

NIA: Mind/Body Movement and Yoga (Appropriate for all levels, no experience necessary)
Explore the joy of movement in this fun mind/body cardio class combining simple dance with martial arts and yoga. The dynamic movement strengthens your body, releases tension, and enhances overall well-being. The end of the class will include yoga stretches and a relaxing savasana.

Private Yoga Lessons
Individual lessons to address your unique needs. Instructor will work with you one-on-one to help you achieve your goals.

Private Meditation Lessons
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Senior Yoga
This class is designed to help seniors or anyone with health challenges regain flexibility, strength, balance and concentration.

Yoga Basics 101 (Pre-registration required. Special fee.)
Learn the basics of yoga in this 5-week class series. Appropriate for those who have never practiced yoga before and want to learn in a more structured class. Also great for those who want a refresher on the basics.

Restorative Yoga (Pre-registration required. Special fee.)
Recuperative postures are held for longer lengths of time and props are used to support a deep sense of letting go with maximum comfort, regenerating the mind and body by offering deep supported rest.