 OCTOBER 20th Fall is the perfect time to re-evaluate where we invest our energies. As we move from the hot summer months through the dry, cool fall months and into winter, Ayurveda guides us to find balance within ourselves. The transition from the full, hot summer months to the coziness of fall and the holidays can be one of most fruitful times of the year.
This is a great add-on for yoga students ready to learn the basics of Ayurveda and how to apply them in a fall refresh of their personal routines.
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 Transition into the energy of autumn. Gather your harvest from a full summer of light and activity. Reap the benefits and prepare your body and mind for the slower seasons, with a guided Yoga Nidra (Deep Relaxation), paired with the resonant full-body experience of sound bath.
Revel in the abundance of the Fall Equinox with us on September 22nd. You’ll leave vibrating with peace and harmony, ready to embrace the new season! In our intimate studio, we have space for only 8 participants at these special quarterly events. Spots go quickly and for this reason, we are not able to offer any refunds after booking. All sales are final. All-Access Members get 20% off. Book soon to save your spot!  Photo by Suzanne D. Williams on Unsplash The study of asana is not about mastering posture. It's about using posture to understand and transform yourself. - BKS Iyengar This blog post is part of our Yoga Sutras series. Want to start at the beginning? Yoga Sutra 2.46 स्थिरसुखम् आसनम् Sthira sukham āsanam Asana is a steady and comfortable position. You have probably heard one of us say “yoga begins off the mat.” It becomes like a broken record. But truly, the deeper you go into the Yoga Sutras, the more you realize how ridiculous it is that people are obsessed with asanas.
Don’t get me wrong, I love asana. It was my gateway to yoga. But I didn’t stop at asana, I now practice all eight limbs and can tell you for certain that the benefits I got from practicing the other limbs far outweighs the benefits I have received from mere asana (and I have gotten a lot of benefit from practicing yoga asana.)  Calling all 5KY devotees. It’s our lucky 7th anniversary and that means you are in luck.
Recharge your practice as we make our way toward fall with our Lucky #7 Challenge. Attend classes with us during our anniversary week (September 11-17th) and you’ll be entered to win a free week of yoga! To enter, sign up for (and attend) classes during our anniversary week. Each class you attend will enter you into the raffle one time. So attend as many classes as you can that week for your best shot at a free week of yoga. The winner will be announced on September 20th.  Have you made it to a Serene 2nd Sunday yet? See what everyone's been talking about for yourself on June 9th.
There will be no S2S in July. So make sure to sign up for June's workshop to save your spot. Otherwise, you'll have to wait until later this summer for another chance!  Kick it with us all summer long at Gallagher Way! Free yoga classes next to Wrigley Field start today and continue through September. Come check out what we're all about and start your days off right this summer.
May 14th - September 26th
 RESTORATIVE YOGA & GUIDED JOURNALING December 31st 3:00 - 5:00 PM Spend the afternoon of New Years Eve with Rita and Erin, for our 6th annual NYE Reflect & Restore.
This two-hour workshop is for anyone ready to intentionally reflect on their values and how they’d like to spend their time and energy in the upcoming year. In between delicious restorative yoga poses, you'll be guided through prompts to journal about 2023 and 2024 mindfully, leaving with more clarity of your path forward. You will be enveloped by the quiet confines of our sanctuary within the city, as all senses are uplifted through the caring guidance of your facilitators. This space will allow you to distance yourself from your daily-life distractions and do your own deep, inner work, allowing you to flourish at your most vibrant in the new year! There is a reason this popular event has not only sold out almost every year, but has multi-year repeat attendees. Join us on the 31st to end this year and begin the next in the best frame of mind possible! All-access members get 30% off. Discount automatically applied at checkout. Once booked, tickets are non-refundable.  We value your feedback and appreciate your support. If you've been enjoying our classes, we encourage you to participate in our Fall review drive on the Momence app. Feeling extra motivated? Review us on Google, Yelp, Facebook and/or NextDoor too! We'd greatly appreciate your support in helping our yoga studio thrive and grow. Your participation, whether through reviews, referrals, or simply spreading the word about our studio, plays a vital role in our success. And don't forget to stop by on Halloween for some special treats as a way for us to say thanks for your support. Thank you for taking a moment out of your day to leave a review at the links below! GIVE US A REVIEW
Calling all Chicago yoga teachers! Take your teaching skills to the next level with a two-day program on Asana Choreography led by master yoga teacher trainer, Renata Sumar Gaertner and co-owner of 5KY, Erin Haddock.  This comprehensive workshop covers all aspects of Asana Choreography. You'll learn the basics of planning sequences and linking asanas together, advanced asana techniques, and presentation and storytelling skills.
The weekend will culminate in a presentation of asana choreographies our participants have developed over the two days. Day One of the workshop will cover the fundamentals of asana choreography, including what it is, how to plan your sequence, basic asanas, and how to link them together. Day Two will focus on more advanced techniques such as storytelling skills, music selection, training more advanced postures, how pranayama and meditation are connected to your asana practice, and presentation skills. You will also be able to take part in a mock presentation and receive feedback from both your peers and instructors. In addition to our workshop, we will have daily Hatha Yoga Practice following the Sonia Sumar Method - Yoga for all Abilities. This workshop is perfect for yoga teachers of all levels who are interested in learning more about asana choreography. Sign up by September 30th and get 20% off!!  If you’ve ever felt intimidated to practice at a yoga studio, our Intro to Yoga Series is perfect for you! This is also a great series for those looking for a deeper foundational understanding of the practice of Yoga.
This will include not only yoga poses (asana) and breathing techniques (pranayama), but also the integral philosophy behind the practice. You’ll learn why and how yoga works as you develop your own personal practice that’s unique to you and your needs. Whether you’re a total beginner, you’re returning to your practice after some time off, or just want to learn more about the broader practice of yoga, this class will help you along your journey. After the 8-week course is over, you will understand how to practice and modify basic yoga poses, develop better control over your breathing, and learn how traditional yogic philosophy impacts our body and mind from a scientific but heart-centered approach. Suitable for total beginners as well as anyone who has been dipping their toes into the practice but wants a more in-depth understanding of Yoga. Registration is limited to just 10. Book your spot now! |
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