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!

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Info Session: 2025 Rishikesh Yoga Retreat

Sunday March 23, 2025

6:00PM - 7:30PM @ 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 Google Meet!) 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!

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

$230/Full Series or $60/Session

Finding Happiness & Contentment in the Western World with Bhante Sujatha

Sunday March 2, 2025

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

“The pursuit of happiness” is a common bond that unites us all. Nearly everyone on the planet is actively engaged in finding sustainable happiness. 

Still, regardless of our economic or social position, regardless of what we’ve acquired along the way, happiness seems to exist as a mysterious wind that comes in, fills us with joy, and then leaves as unpredictably as when it arrived.  We search for ways to capture it, to keep it around and within us for the long term, but inevitably it escapes us and we find ourselves searching again.

In this workshop, Bhante Sujatha teaches us that although we can’t buy or build happiness, we can cultivate a simple mindfulness practice in our daily lives that leads to a sustainable contentment which can permeate every aspect of our lives.

“Mindfulness in everyday life is easy to learn, simple to practice, and an essential element in creating a happy life.”   

Activities in this program will include:

• Lecture: “What Is Happiness?”
• Instruction in the Practice of Mindfulness and Loving-Kindness Meditation
• Time for Questions & Answers

Benefits of this workshop can include:

• Reduced stress, anxiety, worry, and depression.
• Healing and enhancing relationships with others.
• Gaining a sense of empowerment over challenging issues in life.
• Insights into life’s purpose.
• Awakening to the blessings of the present moment.
• Confidence in attaining unshakable inner peace.

$40

• Advanced registration required.
• Proceeds help support Bhante’s “Pregnant Mother's Program” and Incubator Project in Sri Lanka.
• “Choose Loving-Kindness” products and Bhante’s publications will be available for purchase on site, and Bhante will be able to for book signing following the program.

Learn more about Bhante Sujatha

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