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Day Time Style Location Note
Monday 8:00-9:15am Vinyasa Flow - Level 2 Yogaview Wilmette  
Tuesday 9:30-11:00am Vinyasa Flow - Int/Adv Private Residence Pre-registration required.  contact me for details. 
Tuesday 7:15-8:30pm Vinyasa Flow - All Levels Glenview Park Center  
Thursday 1:15-2:45pm Niyama Hot - All Levels Niyama Yoga  
Thursday 6:30-8:00pm Vinyasa Flow - Level 1 Yogaview Wilmette  
Saturday 12:45-2:30pm Vinyasa Flow - Level 2/3 Niyama Yoga  
Sunday 9:30-10:45am Vinyasa Flow - Intermediate Glenview Park Center  

Upcoming Events:

The Pregnant Practice Workshop

January 21st, 10:00-1:00am - $40 / Moksha Yoga Center

 

Class Descriptions:

Yoga on the Beach:

Explore your practice with freedom and subtle direction.  I will practice along with you as I instruct and guide us through 60 minutes of yoga.  This is more of a quiet guided practice for those Int/Adv students who are familiar and comfortable with the poses and variations.  We will begin and end on-time (if you are late or need to leave early just do so discreetly).
 
Sunday Mornings 8-9am (weather pending*)  
Donation based, give what you like or can.
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Maple Street Park in Winnetka has a great pier that reaches out into the water. There is a small parking lot in the park off of Sheridan Road.  Walk down to the beach and out to the pier.  The park is located on Sheridan Road just north of Elder Park and South of Lloyd Park in Winnetka, 1.4 miles north of Lake Street.  Bring your own mat (and props if you like/have them).
 
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Vinyasa Flow

Vinyasa translates to breath-synchronized movement.  Vinyasa Flow is an invigorating practice where you move through poses with your breath as your guide.   Linking the movement from pose to pose with the breath builds internal heat, as well as develops strength and flexibility.  By connecting your mind and body with the breath, you will begin to connect deeply with the relationship between the two and the power that each possess.

Combined Levels are there for those that fall under either of the listed levels (i.e., Beginner/Intermediate).  These classes are led for both levels with options to go deeper but opportunities to rest and reserve energy.  In all levels I strive to give you a strong awareness of your body and its connection to your mind, bringing you the simple and beautiful benefits of yoga.

The Beginner Level is for those with some yoga experience but new to Vinyasa.  By working on the fundamentals of the poses, you will gain a better understanding of yoga’s possibilities.  Using our bodies and our breath, you will discover the meaning of Vinyasa – breath synchronized movement.  Introducing pranayama or breath work into the practice, helps unite the body with the mind. The pace is moderate but you can expect to be challenged.  We will work with both standing and seated poses to leave you feeling balanced.

The Intermediate Level is for those who are ready to take their practice to the next level.  We will begin to explore more challenging poses while staying in tune with the fundamentals of alignment.  We will work with the more subtle techniques of yoga.  In these classes you will find smart, unique and creative sequences using standing poses, arm balancing and inversions as well as counter posing, pranayama (breath work) and meditation to leave you balanced and rejuvenated. 

The Advanced Level is for those seasoned in yoga.  We will work with deeper types of pranayama and more advanced variations of standing poses as well as inversions and arm balances.  Their will be many opportunities to "go deeper" but remember to listen to your internal voice, it is not always best to do it because you can.


Niyama Hot Yoga
This 90 minute class is done in a room heated to 95-98 degrees and is suitable for first-time students as well as long-time practitioners of yoga. During the first hour, a slow warm-up prepares students for a series of standing poses which build in intensity through the internal heat created through breath and the length of the hold of the pose. There is an emphasis on core strength, twisting, standing forward folds and balance.

While the structure of each class is the same, allowing for each student to evaluate their own progress, modifications help keep students at a level that is comfortable for the individual. Strength, stamina, and flexibility are built as students detoxify through sweating. There are no arm balances, Inversions, push-ups or "down-dog" during this class. After the first hour, the focus shifts to front body opening through a series of gentle, chest-expanding back-bends. During the final 15mins, quiet stretching is combined with relaxation breathing techniques to assist in the release of tension and anxiety. The class finishes with a few minutes of complete rest and stillness.

Prenatal Yoga

The highlight of my teaching career came in 2008 while teaching prenatal yoga during my own pregnancy.   I studied prenatal yoga extensively since my training at Moksha Yoga Center and have a profound appreciation for this truly divine process. 

In my prenatal classes you will learn tools that will be useful during both pregnancy and labor.  Please click here for more information on the many benefits of Prenatal Yoga.