Workshops
Befriending Your Back: Yoga Practices for a Happier Low Back
What You'll Learn in 4 Weeks
Session 1: Basic low back anatomy to demystify your lower back so that you can finally understand the root cause of your pain. Movements to activate your lower abdominal muscles which provide support for your lower back to reduce low back discomfort during your day to day activities. Healthy postures for the low back so that you can stand and sit with ease.
Session 2: Yoga based movements to address disc degeneration and sciatic nerve pain so that you can finally get relief from nagging nerve pain through therapeutic exercises that you can also use at home.
Session 3: A deep dive into the connection between the hips and lower back through a series of hip opening & strengthening movements so that you can prevent lower back pain flare-ups in the future and reduce any current lower back pain symptoms.
Session 4: Discovering your low, low back. Yoga based movements to address sacroiliac joint pain and special considerations postpartum so that you can finally understand the source of your back pain and (if necessary) prevent low back pain postpartum so you can enjoy your time with your baby instead of worrying if you will be able to pick them up out the crib.
Flexible Attendance Options
In-studio (recommended), live via Zoom, recorded sessions
You are welcome to join the entire series or a single class session
All participants receive access to class recordings for 6 months post-course.
Cost: $90 for all 4 sessions, $25 for a drop-in
Transforming Burnout Mini-Retreat
Are you feeling exhausted?
Burnout is a real and common issue, especially among healthcare professionals, teachers, wellness providers, and many other working people. When your job demands long hours of compassionate care, it's easy to feel completely drained. Burnout often manifests as frequent illness, poor sleep, stomach aches, and a lack of energy. If you love your work but want to avoid constant burnout, yoga can help.
Your Oasis of Calm Awaits
Forget Netflix binges and endless scrolling – we're offering a true escape from the chaos.
In this mini-retreat, you'll learn:
The crucial role of the autonomic nervous system in burnout recovery
Restorative yoga postures, breathing techniques, and meditations you can practice anywhere (even at work) to help you decompress and relax
Strategies to prevent future burnout through yoga practice
You'll leave the retreat with an embodied knowledge of what burnout recovery feels like and tools to support your nervous system going forward.
No gear needed. Just wear baggy, comfortable clothes.
Cost: $45, members save 15%
Pre & Postnatal Yoga Workshop Series
4 Saturdays from October 19th - November 9th 11am-12:15pm
Yogaview Wilmette
When your body changes, so should your yoga practice. As your body undergoes significant transformations during pregnancy & postpartum, it’s important to give yourself the support that you deserve. Are you unsure how to safely move in a yoga class during pregnancy? Having a hard time finding a comfortable position during savasana? Or maybe you want to learn more about your pelvic floor muscles and get back in shape postpartum?
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Pre & postnatal yoga is an excellent tool to help enhance your physical strength as well as promote deep relaxation in a community of like-minded women experiencing similar questions, concerns, and achievements.
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Don’t let having a baby prevent you from moving this fall, and instead enjoy safe and relaxing movement in a supportive community!
What you’ll learn in 4 weeks:
Session 1: Basic explanation of the anatomical changes that happen during pregnancy & postpartum so that you can better understand your body. Debunk common perinatal yoga myths and clarify healthy vs. harmful movements so that you can feel confident in your movement choices in any yoga class setting.
Session 2: Yoga based movements to engage your pelvic floor and core muscles so that you can support your body, build strength, and prevent complications later down the road.
Session 3: A look into how yoga movements and breathing exercises can help you prepare for labor and delivery so that you can plan for birth with confidence and ease. A simple explanation of yoga-based movements you can start doing in the early days postpartum.
Session 4: Relaxation during pregnancy & postpartum. Discover comfortable restorative yoga positions and meditations so that you can finally get the rest you deserve.
You are welcome to join the entire series or single class sessions.
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Cost: $55/single session, $200 for the whole series