Vivekananda Vedanta Society of Chicago

Yoga Classes

Since May 2014, we have been offering Yoga classes on the weekends. You can choose one or more from the choice of classes. We hope you'll avail of this wonderful opportunity and enroll in the programs!

Classes will be on Saturdays and Sundays between 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. and the entire program will be held in two five-month sessions. Session 1 will run from May 10 -September, and Session 2 will run from December-April.


Foundation in Yoga Program

Sundays 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Instructor: Kalyani (Amy Eley)

Fee: $25 per month

Children's Yoga Program
 
This program lays a solid foundation in Asana, accompanied by pranayama and meditation practices.
It starts from the beginning level with sukshma vyayama “subtle exercise” that removes blockages that prevent the free flow of energy in the body and mind. These exercises open the joints, relax muscles, improve hip flexibility, increase core strength and vitality, and develop awareness so that one can move into more advanced practices with better alignment and attention to finer details. Once the body and mind are properly prepared, carefully and systematically we begin to introduce classical asana, culminating in learning how to safely practice Surya Namaskar in a way that is conducive to your unique body and mental constitution. Please bring yoga mat and two blankets.

Meditation Through Yoga

Sundays 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Instructor: Swagata Saha

Fee: $25 per month

Children's Yoga Program

 

The focus of this program will be on Meditation and Pranayama, and will also incorportate some relaxing postures as the class progresses.
Through the process of this Yoga learners of all age groups will be benefited from:
The scientific Techniques of Meditation
Dealing with physical pain through meditation
Breath Coordination
Dealing with anger and stress through meditation
Vipasana Meditation
Practicing mindfulness through meditation
Relaxing different body parts to attain peace in mind

About the instructors

Kalyani (Amy Eley) has been practicing yoga and meditation since 1996 and has been teaching yoga classes, workshops and private lessons since 2002. Over the years, she has trained in many different styles of yoga and has taught hundreds of students of all ages, backgrounds and fitness levels, ranging from very beginners to yoga instructors. 1996-2002 studied Meditation and Yoga Philosophy with Ma Vandana, 2002 – Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training Certification at Spirit Rising Yoga Center in Chicago IL (200 hr level), 2006 – Kali Natha Yoga Teacher Training Certification at the Kashi School of Yoga in Sebastian FL (200 hr level), 2014 – began her formal training in the system of Satyananda Yoga (Bihar School of Yoga) at the Yoga Academy of North America where she is currently working towards her 500 hr Yoga Teacher Training Certification.
Swagata Saha is a life-long yoga enthusiast who loves to share her knowledge and passion for yoga with everyone is a certified Yoga Teacher (RYT-200). She received her training in yoga in Kolkata, India and in San Francisco, California. She is proficient in Hatha Yoga, Viniyasa Yoga, Ageless Yoga, Anusara Yoga, Prenatal Yoga, and Therapeutic Yoga. Her yoga classes also incorporate instruction in pranayama, Raja Yoga meditation, and Vedic chanting. She is also an independent practitioner of Vedic astrology.

Do you want to sign up for the classes?:

  1. Fill out the form below and submit it.
    • Make sure you choose the yoga program you are interested in
  2. You will be provided a confirmation with a link to a secure payment site where you can choose your payment option and pay by credit card
  3. If you wish to pay by check, make it payable to Vivekananda Vedanta Society of Chicago and mail to:
    14630 Lemont Road
    Homer Glen, IL 60491
  4. If you wish to register for more than one program, complete the registration for one and then come back to this page and register for the others.
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