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!

Free Info Session Nov. 22nd! Scroll down for details and registration. 

Info Session: 2025 Rishikesh Yoga Retreat (AKA We're Going to India!)

Friday November 22, 2024

6:30PM - 8:00PM @ KOMAL'S HOME YOGA STUDIO, 6584 WINDHAM LANE, LONG GROVE, IL

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Join Komal and Julia as they enthusiastically share details of their passion project: co-leading their dream retreat in the "Yoga Capital of the World— Rishikesh, India! This all-inclusive trip is happening November 8-16th, 2025. They are partnering with Create Space Yoga, a fantastic company that has led numerous retreats to Rishikesh. Please join them at Komal’s home yoga studio in Long Grove, IL (or online via Zoom!) to learn more about the trip. After they share the details, you’ll be treated to some Indian snacks and chai.  

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!

Restorative + Yoga Nidra with Carole Edmark

Sunday November 17, 2024

5:00PM - 6:30PM @ TBY YOGA, 1590 S. MILWAUKEE AVE, STE. 223, LIBERTYVILLE, IL 60048

In this special Restorative + Yoga Nidra class, slow down and tune into your body and your breath. As you move through the asanas, you may notice that you can ease physical and mental tension without trying to set the mood for restful sleep.  Following a 45-minute slow, gentle, and restorative yoga practice, experience Yoga Nidra - guided meditation. In Yoga, Nidra is also known as Divine Sleep. There are no physical movements or poses. Be led through conscious breathing and awareness techniques to calm the mind and relax the body. Also, learn some of the latest and exciting research on Yoga Nidra. This longtime practice is now getting the attention of modern science for its ability to change the brain! All levels of yoga experience are welcome. Wear comfortable clothes and bring in an eye pillow for added relaxation.

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$35  

Calm Your Mind with Meditation with Tyadg McGauley

Sunday December 1, 2024

11:00AM - 12:30PM @ TBY YOGA, 1590 S. MILWAUKEE AVE, STE. 223, LIBERTYVILLE, IL 60048

Build a healthy habit of cultivating stillness and self-awareness through meditation. This class experience will teach you proper body positions and breathing techniques. Also, explore the concepts of love and forgiveness, unconditional love, the chakras, mantras, and much more! 

Tyadg is a former professional hockey player who was introduced to meditation through Sports Psychology at a young age. This practice changed the course of his life to the point where he retired mid-career to live in an ashram in northern Canada. He has since worked with and taught meditation to various groups, including at-risk youth, Indigenous Nations, professional hockey players, and other high-level athletes. Tyadg has a lot of experience teaching raw beginners from all walks of life and experienced meditators looking to deepen their practice.

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$35

Ayurveda 101 with Vaidya Swati Mhaske

Saturday January 4, 2025

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

Learn the basics of yoga’s sister science, Ayurveda. This holistic healing system originated in India thousands of years ago. The term comes from the Sanskrit words ayus, meaning life, and Veda, meaning knowledge. Ayurveda is based on the belief that well-being stems from a balance between a person’s environment, mind, and body. 

Under the expert guidance of Dr. Swati, participants will delve into the world of Ayurveda and its concept of good health. Dr. Swati will provide a comprehensive understanding of our mind/body constitution, or dosha, and the characteristics associated with each constitution. The session will also cover the imbalances of each dosha, their impact on health, and strategies to restore balance through diet, digestion, and lifestyle habits.

Participants will be introduced to the basic concept of individual constitution (Prakriti), which consists of physical and psychological qualities. This workshop is perfect for those who are new to Ayurveda! 

Moreover, participants will acquire practical self-care techniques such as face, foot, head, and abdominal massage, oil pulling, and more, which they can immediately incorporate into their daily routines for enhanced well-being!

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

$50

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

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