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Rise & Shine Online AM Yoga Stretch
Perfect Start to a Beautiful Day & Week
Mondays 9: to 10:20 a.m. Rise & Shine Online Yoga Stretch via Zoom is a wonderful way to launch into our week in a positive direction with like-minded people. No yoga experience necessary ~beginners and experienced yogis will feel at home. A great, gentle balanced morning practice to mentally and physically prepare for the day. Classes are 'From My Home to Yours,' via Zoom, making yoga not only accessible and convenient from where ever you live, but you have a professional seasoned yoga teacher to guide you effectively and safely. Must provide own yoga ball. Begins Monday, Jan. 6 - March 24, 2025. $275. Classes can be prorated if begun after start date if room allows. Makeups can be arranged during the series. All levels. Acceptable Payments~ Venmo : @Pamela-OBrien-11 or by check or cash 16 N. Riverside Ave., St. Charles, Il 60174
Unwinding at Day's End: PM Yoga
Ease into the Evening Peacefully Rejuvenated!
Held at the studio with limited reservations! Mondays 6:30 til 7:50 p.m. gentle, yet rejuvenating class is for 'every body. ' Wind down at day's end, and stretch out the kinks, using movement, postures, breath, and visualization. End with a tranquil, guided yogic relaxation to help foster a deep, healing night's sleep. The practice will lead you to the doorway of a peaceful, relaxed body and mind at day's end to help cope with stress and give positive perspective to the events of the day. Begins Monday, Sept. 11-October 23. Seven-week series. $154. Makeups can be arranged during the 7-week session, and student may begin the series late at the prorated fee, if space allows. Acceptable Payments~ Venmo : @Pamela-OBrien-11 or by check or cash 16 N. Riverside Ave., St. Charles, Il 60174
Lunch Break 'Zoom' Ball Yoga
Lunch Break without the Bulge
Mondays noon until 12:30 p.m.. Align and limber your body & mind in this fun 'Lunch Break' which will leave you joyfully moving through your afternoon with more energy and a positive attitude, rather than stiff, sleepy and bloated! Stuck at a computer all day or glued to the phone? This class makes exercise easy from the comfort of home or office by joining the class via 'Zoom." And it is only a half an hour! Students must supply their own yoga ball. Inquire to purchase appropriate size ball. Sept. 26 until October 31, 2023. Six- week session. $66. May register late; class can be prorated. Acceptable Payments~ Venmo : @Pamela-OBrien-11 or by check or cash 16 N. Riverside Ave., St. Charles, Il 60174
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Discover Inner Peace
Tuesdays 5:30 til 6:45 p.m. Learn how to discover peace and calm in tumultuous times through simple, mindfulness practices, guided meditation methods, visualization, breath, mantra, imagery and sound. Deep relaxation methods , mindfulness, along with gentle yoga, guided yoga nidra (yogic sleep), and calming breathing techniques aide students in not only coping with stress, but possessing the tools for a lifetime. Connect with your spirit and peace that is your innate nature. And for those who already meditate enjoy the deepening of your practice with our like-minded community! Tuesdays 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Starting Tuesday, Sept. 18. 7-week series, $154. Makeups may be arranged with teacher during the 7-week series. If room available class may be started after start date at prorated fee. Acceptable Payments~ Venmo : @Pamela-OBrien-11 or by check or cash 16 N. Riverside Ave., St. Charles, Il 60174
Yoga for Scoliosis Mini Workshop
Learn how to help your back by knowing your curves
Tuesdays from 9 until 10:20 p.m. This novel classes uses the ancient wisdom of yoga with modern sensibility and creativity of modern props to help students discover renewed mobility, back strength, and freedom from pain. We will incorporate the use of exercise balls in the class for optimal support, strengthening, balance, and assistance in flexibility. Pamela is specially certified in Seven Back Conditions by renowned doctor, Loren Fishman, MD., along with a first-hand understanding of back care due to her back challenges and spinal fusion and scoliosis condition. Join us for this 7-week series. May be prorated if started late. Begins Tuesday, Sept. 26 - Oct. 24 Must supply your own yoga ball. Inquire how to choose the right size for your height and weight. Arrangements may be made to make-up missed classes during the seven weeks series in other classes. Acceptable Payments~ Venmo : @Pamela-OBrien-11 or by check or cash 16 N. Riverside Ave., St. Charles, Il 60174
Unwinding Level II Day's End
Deepen Your Well-Being Quota
Wednesdays from 6:30 til 7:50 p.m. This PM class is perfect for physically and mentally unwinding through this gentle yoga practice. This gentle, relaxing yoga practice will encourage the untangling of body and mind. Class ends with guided yoga nidra (yogic sleep) and meditation. Class Series begins Sept. 13 thru October 25, 2023. Seven-week session. $154. If room available class students may register after start date at prorated fee. Space reserved for 8 students; register now! Arrangements may be made to make-up missed classes during the seven-week series in other classes. Acceptable Payments~ Venmo : @Pamela-OBrien-11 or by check or cash 16 N. Riverside Ave., St. Charles, Il 60174
Yoga for Balance of Body, Mind & Spirit: Lagom
Start the Day with Positive Outlook
Wednesdays 9 til 10:30 a.m. at Greenleaf Studio. An uplifting way to begin your day with health-minded community! Our focus will not only be the health of our bodies, but also our minds and spirits. Mindfulness practices, breathwork, intention discover/setting will all be blended into the teachings along with gentle movement, form and posture for awakening, vibrancy, strength and health! The New Year can be a natural launching point as motivation to improve ourselves or cultivate acceptance and peace around what is . . .This is an ideal kick off to begin to see & experience lagom (Norwegian concept of acceptance that we are enough, we have enough and we do not take more than is necessary. No experience needed~ Only an open mind:)) Seven-week session. Class Series begins Jan. 8 - March 26, 2025. Winter Session $275. If room available class students may register after start date at prorated fee. Space reserved for 9 students; reserve your spot! Arrangements may be made to make-up missed classes during the Winter Session. Acceptable Payments~ Venmo : @Pamela-OBrien-11 or by check or cash 16 N. Riverside Ave., St. Charles, Il 60174
Aging Gracefully: From the Perspective of Having, Being, Doing Enough
Staying Youthful through Yoga & Lagom
Thursdays 10:30 til noon. This semi-private specialized class has the benefits of a private therapeutic session at a group discounted price. Maintain, awaken, strengthen and balance as you gracefully and optimally age through a therapeutic, gentle, modified yoga practice. But also explore and cultivate the Scandinavian concept of Lagom (we have enough; we are enough). Our bodies, minds & spirits offer us what we need is part of the concept in order to lead a happier contented life. We will use chairs, yoga ball, blocks and blankets as tools to help make yoga safer and more accessible. Ideal for those with osteoporosis, back issues, arthritis. Learn new ways of building bone density, joint mobility, muscular strength and flexibility to leave you inspired! Jan. 9 - March 27, 2025. Makeups can be arranged for missed classes during the Winter Session in other classes. $297. Classes can be prorated if started late. Arrangements may be made to make-up missed classes during the seven-week series in other classes. Acceptable Payments~ Venmo : @Pamela-OBrien-11 or by check or cash 16 N. Riverside Ave., St. Charles, Il 60174