yoga vidya

Debra meeting Geeta Iyengar

Things to know...

Welcome to Yoga Vidya -- in the Iyengar yoga tradition

Our location:

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

Calendar for August (pdf)

The studio will be closed the first two weeks of August and classes will resume on August 16th.

Come see us at the Veggie Fest in Naperville August 7 and 8th!

Aug 27 - Restorative Yoga with singing bowls! The fee is $20 and the time is 7-8pm. Come and have some fun! Click here for a flyer.

Gentle Class starting in September! This class is for the student who wishes to increase their flexibility and strength and reduce stress through yoga but who may have some physical limitations or require a less strenuous class.

6 Week Beginning series starting Sept 13 and ending Oct 23

Sunday Sept 19 - Prelude to the Heartland Iyengar Extravaganza!!!
Come and experience Debra Johnson, Sharon Carter and Michael Taylor - All Certified Iyengar Teachers - A workshop not to be missed! More info to come.

Oct 15 - Friday Night Fun! What frightening poses are lurking about??? What poses bring fear, let's spend some time investigating them.

Oct 16 - Saturday Special 2-4pm Chair Yoga!!!

Nov 13 - Saturday Special 2-4pm Rope Wall and Asana!!!

Dec 11 - Relax and Restore for the Holidays.

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 7:00-8:30 pm	Rise and Shine Begin/Cont Beginning	Debra Debra Holly
Wednesday	4:30-5:30 pm 6:30-8:00 pm	Teen Yoga Begin/Cont	Debra Debra
Thursday	9:30-11:00 am 5:45-7:15 pm 7:30-9:00 pm	Begin/Cont Beginning Exp Beginner	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
* denotes new class or change

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.
Exp Beginner	The experienced beginner class is for those students who have completed the beginner class session and is looking for more instruction to further develop their practice. The next level of standing poses, forward bends, twists, back bends and head stand will be introduced.
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 Privates	$75 for 5 classes $150 for 10 classes + 1 class free $18 drop in $85 for one
Instructors:	Debra Johnson 708.205.4489 J. Michael Taylor Holly Ramsdell