Rishikesh Yoga Retreat with Komal Bhonagiri & Julia Jonson

November 8-16, 2025

Join Komal & Julia for 8 nights in the Yoga Capital of the World in the Himalayan foothills beside the Ganges River! This is a once-in-a-lifetime journey and destination yoga retreat in India!

Stay tuned for our March Info Session date. 

TBY Yoga Retreat in Italy!

June 14-20, 2026

Join Julia and Andrew for 6 nights in the quaint Tuscan countryside of Italy! 3 daily yoga classes, wine tasting, olive oil mill visit and tasting and fresh pasta cooking class, amazing chef-prepared breakfasts and dinners, and local tours to boot!

Ground, Flow, Restore with Cara Chang Mutert

Saturday February 1, 2025

1:00PM - 3:00PM @ TBY YOGA, 1590 S. MILWAUKEE AVE, STE. 223, LIBERTYVILLE, IL 60048

Join Cara Chang Mutert for an afternoon winter workshop on grounding, flowing, and restoring. Find light and balance in the dark days of winter by exploring ways to release restless energy, lift stagnant energy, and replenish depletion. We'll begin with grounded, somatic muscular release movements, then flow into a more energizing practice using the wall as a prop for alignment and support for new challenges. Finally, we'll close with replenishing restorative practice and savasana to leave you feeling more open, stable, and uplifted.

Cara has been a dedicated yoga practitioner for 30+ years and is a senior E-RYT500+ hour instructor with over 20 years of teaching experience. Her teaching style is Iyengar-alignment-based, gentle, therapeutic, flowing, and meditative. Her teachers include Gabriel Halpern, Tias Little, Lori Gaspar, and Kim Schwartz. She is the founder and director of The Yoga Lounge in Woodstock, leads international and domestic retreats, and leads 200- and 500-hour yoga teacher trainings.

$50

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali: 2 Part Workshop Series with Julia Jonson, E-RYT 500, Yoga Educator

Session 1: Sunday February 2, 2025
Session 2: Sunday February 16, 2025

12:30PM - 2:30PM @ TBY YOGA, 1590 S. MILWAUKEE AVE, STE. 223, LIBERTYVILLE, IL 60048

LIVESTREAM OPTION AVAILABLE

Session 1: Yoga Beyond Postures: Abyhasa & Vairagya

The foundations of yoga are effort combined with letting go. These are Abyhasa (practice) and Vairagya (detachment), two contradictory themes woven throughout yoga philosophy. When applied daily, Abhyasa and Vairagya help students cultivate inner peace and balance. This workshop will introduce practitioners to The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali to explore how yoga addresses the problem of suffering. 

When we need to care for our physical bodies, we take an asana class. To calm our minds, we engage in pranayama (breath modulation) and mindfulness (paying attention), and when our emotional states need attention, we look to the study of philosophy. 

This two-part workshop series will focus on reducing our thoughts and being more centered as we engage in life. Yoga can become a 24/7 lifestyle practice instead of only a class containing poses we do once or twice weekly.

Session 2: Yoga Beyond Postures: 5 States of Mind

According to Patanjali, meditation involves keeping one's mind fixed on one point for a long time. But did you know that current data shows that most of us can only focus on something for about 8 seconds before becoming distracted? That’s less of an attention span than a goldfish, which can reportedly concentrate for 9 seconds. The increasing use of digital devices and constant distractions online are cited as significant contributors to the decline in attention span. No wonder meditation feels like such a daunting task! 

The seventh limb of yoga is Dhyana, which means meditation. Many people try meditation a few times and then give up because it’s just too hard to sit still, be quiet, and wait for a meditative state to happen. To be “successful” at meditation, practitioners must first understand what’s happening with their minds. 

Session 2 will explore three restless and two peaceful states of mind. We’ll also discuss the importance of learning to determine where one’s mind actually stands (it’s called citta bhumi). When we can understand the complexity of calming that mind down, it’s easier to be patient and take meaningful steps toward starting a meditation practice.

Learn more about Yoga Educator, Julia Jonson, E-RYT 500.

$45/SESSION or $85/BOTH

Stress Management, Mental Health & Ayurveda with Vaidya Swati Mhaske

Saturday February 15, 2025

2:00PM - 4:00PM @ TBY YOGA, 1590 S. MILWAUKEE AVE, STE. 223, LIBERTYVILLE, IL 60048

Learn how to manage stress and restore balance to the body and mind the Ayurvedic way with Dr. Swati! 

According to Ayurveda (yoga’s sister science), stress is caused by an imbalance in the doshas, the three fundamental energies that govern our body: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Stress can manifest differently in each individual based on their unique constitution (Prakriti). In this workshop, participants will identify their dominant dosha(s) to help tailor stress management techniques to suit their individual needs. They will learn to follow a daily routine (dinacharya) that aligns with natural rhythms, incorporating adequate rest, exercise, and nourishing meals. Specific dietary recommendations may be provided based on one's dosha. In addition, students will learn about specific herbal remedies coupled with a regular practice of gentle yoga postures, pranayama (breath modulation), mindfulness, and more can help foster resilience and inner peace.

Vaidya Swati Mhaske is a distinguished Doctor of Ayurvedic Medicine More About Dr. Swati

$50

The Language of Anatomy with Rich Logan

Saturday February 22, 2025
Sunday February 23, 2025
Saturday March 8, 2025
Sunday March 9, 2025

1:30PM - 4:00PM @ THE YOGA EFFECT, 1134 E. WASHINGTON, GRAYSLAKE, IL 60030

Dive deep into the science behind your practice with renowned yogi Rich Logan. This immersive 4-part series is designed to empower you with a comprehensive understanding of your body's anatomy, focusing on the shoulders, spine, and hips.

We strongly recommend registering for all four workshops to fully engage your learning experience, but these workshops can be booked separately. 

What You'll Learn

Part 1: The Overview

• A comprehensive overview of basic anatomical terminology

• Explore the skeletal and muscular systems that support your yoga practice.

Part 2: The Spine

• Discover the intricate structure of the spine
• Explore the importance of spinal alignment and flexibility in yoga

Part 3: The Shoulder Joint

• Understand the complex anatomy of the shoulder joint
• Learn how to safely and effectively strengthen and mobilize your shoulders

Part 4: The Hip Joint

• Unravel the mysteries of the hip joint
• Learn how to open and strengthen your hips for deeper yoga poses

Why Attend?

• Enhance Your Practice: Gain a deeper understanding of your body and improve your alignment.
• Prevent Injuries: Learn how to modify poses to suit your individual needs.
• Learn from a Master: Benefit from Rich Logan's years of experience and expertise. Learn more about Rich Logan here.

$230/Full Series or $60/Session

Overcoming Obstacles: A Weekend with Desirée Rumbaugh

Friday April 25 - Sunday April 27,2025

@ THE YOGA EFFECT, 1134 E. WASHINGTON STREET, GRAYSLAKE, IL 60030

We are excited to welcome back Desirée Rumbaugh for another weekend of joyful learning.  With over four decades of experience, her teaching goes beyond physical practice. She embodies the strength and resilience that yoga can bring, having used it to navigate personal tragedy and physical pain over the years, both in her body and mind.

Whether you’ve been practicing for years or you’re just starting out, Desirée will offer you powerful insights that go beyond the mat. Her teaching will help unlock your potential, guiding you toward a deeper understanding of yourself and your practice.

5,000 years ago, people faced many of the same challenges we're navigating today. Life has always been unpredictable, messy, and full of chaos. And that’s why practices like yoga were created—to help us find peace in the midst of it all.

Every obstacle we face presents an opportunity. These challenges teach us important life lessons and help us develop qualities like determination, patience, and adaptability. They force us to examine our beliefs, clarify what matters most to us, and approach problems in new, creative ways. Even though we would prefer an easier, smoother road, we all know that we grow stronger in facing life’s challenges.

In this workshop, we will explore yoga as a practice of flexibility and strength. When we think of yoga, we often picture poses that demand flexibility—but strength is at the core of it all. And isn’t that just like life? Those who are most vulnerable who lack inner and outer strength, are often the ones who suffer most—physically, emotionally, and mentally.

• Friday 6:00PM-8:30PM — Stronger: Hip Mobility and Lower Back Freedom
• Saturday 10:00AM-12:30PM — Power: Core Strength For Your Spine
• Saturday 2:00PM-4:30PM — Ignite: The Key to More Powerful Twists 
• Sunday 10:00AM-12:30PM — Everything, Everywhere, All At Once

The classes in this workshop are thoughtfully designed to build on each other, giving you a rich, comprehensive experience. Because of that, we’ll first open enrollment for the entire weekend, ensuring everyone can benefit fully. Starting April 1, single-session registration will become available for those who prefer to join for just one session.

Learn more about Desiree Rumbaugh

$250/WEEKEND OR $70/SESSION