About Us
Awakenings
Experience the awakening of your soul through guided imagery, mindfulnes, meditation and reflection.
Certified and experienced instruction
Teaching has become an art for Barbara. Her synthesis of yoga, imagery and mindful movement provides a unique experience which fosters creative expression and self discovery. Her extensive career in education has been one of growth and awareness of the mind/body connection and how it relates to health.
Hatha Yoga all levels
No matter your age, ability/skill level or body type our classes are designed to address a variety of needs. The development and maintenance of strength, balance, flexibility and focused attention as well as stress management are the pillars of a yoga practice. Variations to basic poses are provided to accommodate where you are in your practice.
About Us
Personal and Group Training
Hatha Yoga, Meditation, Stress Management
Aroma Therapy, Natural Remedies,
Nutrition, Weight Management
Enery Healing and Balancing
Dream Analysis
Tree Pose
This pose creates balance, strength and confidence while calming the mind.
Meditation
We start and end each class with meditation.
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Practical Living Yoga
No frills just authentic traditional hatha yoga. Tools to use in your everyday life. Stress managemen, energy balancing and rejuvenation, strength building, mind/body awareness and flexibility training. All levels welcome, everyone is a beginner a some point. There is always something new to learn.
Credentials and Recognition
BS Wisconsin State University
MS Illinois University
500 Level Yoga Alliance
Rieki Certification
Physical Management Certification
Initiate and Teacher Training Himalayan Institute of Yoga Science and Philosophy
Teacher of the Year
Arts Educator of the Year
Teacher/Trainer Illinois Very Special Arts
Published Masters Thesis
Featured Yoga Teacher in Yoga Chicago Magazine