Debra meeting Geeta Iyengar



Welcome to Yoga Vidya -- in the Iyengar yoga tradition


Our location:   Yoga Vidya
44 S. Cass Ave. (map)
Westmont, IL 60559
630.969.2843

8 week BEGINNING SERIES: New Start Date March 4 and continuing thru Saturday April 24th. The fee for all 8 $104. Thursday 5:45-7:15pm and Saturday 10:30am-Noon.

Friday, March 12th - Friday Night Fun!
6:30-8pm All levels welcome. $20.00
Please email or call to register.

Saturday, March 20th - How to Balance!
2-4 pm All levels welcome. $35.00
This workshop is to help everyone understand the mechanics of poses based on balance. The standing postures require a quiet mind along with a well constructed standing leg. The arm balances incorporate a completely different kind of strength and focus. Come and let's explore the possibilities!

Sunday, March 21st - Back bends and Drop backs!
10-1 pm Level 2-3 $50.00
This workshop is designed for those who have been studying Iyengar yoga for a year or more. Backbends have such a gift for us as they remove the stiffness in the neck and shoulders and they brighten our spirit for days following the practice. Going backwards has it's own intelligence, much like the saying "Going from the known to the unknown." When we incorporate the element of dropping back a sense of freedom is experienced.

Please call to register 708.205.4489.


Our Schedule:

Monday 10:00-11:30 am   
6:30-8:00 pm

Women's Class   
Begin/Cont

Debra
Debra

Tuesday 6:15-7:30 am
9:30-11:00 am

Rise and Shine   
Begin/Cont

Debra
Debra

Wednesday     4:30-5:30 pm
6:30-8:00 pm

Teen Yoga
Begin/Cont

Debra
Debra

Thursday 9:30-11:00 am
4:00-5:15 pm
5:45-7:15 pm
7:30-8:30 pm

Begin/Cont
Begin/Cont
Beginning
Pranayama/
Restorative

Debra
Debra
Debra
Debra

Friday 9:30-11:00 am

Begin/Cont

J. Michael

Saturday 8:30-10:00 am
10:30-12:00 pm
Continuing
Beginning
Debra
Debra
Level Descriptions:

Beginning Designed specifically for the student new to yoga or new to the Iyengar method of yoga. These classes introduce the student to the beginning poses and the basic principles of alignment. All students are welcome and encouraged to take at least 8-12 regular classes in a semester. Please come 15 minutes early to register.

Begin/Cont A mixed level class designed for all people. Props will be used to assist the student in their poses. Standing poses, twists, forward and back bends plus the introduction of inversions will be taught.

Continuing A class designed for the student who completed at least 8 weeks of the Beginning class and has a basic understanding of the asanas. The next level of asanas will be introduced allowing for a greater sense of flexibility, strength, balance, and stamina. As one furthers their practice the benefits become even greater.

Women's Class A class designed to meet the needs of women. Come and explore the different sequences designed to quiet the mind, calm the nerves, strengthen the hips and open the heart.

Pranayama/Restorative    We will be doing both reclining and seated postures while practicing the different methods of breath work.

Teen Yoga All teens from the community are welcome. Please come and join me on Wednesday afternoon at 4:30 for an hour of yoga. We will explore all the different areas of asana to awaken your spirit and quiet your minds! Class fee $5.00.

Fees:

90 minute classes   


$75 for 5 classes
$150 for 10 classes + 1 class free
$16 drop in

Privates    $70 for one
$90 for two

Instructors: Debra Johnson (bio)  708.205.4489
J. Michael Taylor (bio)