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Memberships & Classes Can I buy the Fall Unlimited Membership in installments? |
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I want to sign up for membership, but I already have an open class package. What can I do?
Meet one of our newest yoga teachers, Lauren Phillips! Lauren will be teaching Sunrise Yoga on Tuesdays & Thursdays this fall.
Why do you practice yoga? I started practicing yoga after a back injury. It was the only way I could relieve the pain. I got addicted when my best friend started to come with me to relieve anxiety. Why do I teach because I love to be able to share my passion for yoga with others. It is inspiring to be able to see the changes that yoga makes in peoples lives. What style of yoga do you teach what is it all about? I trained to teach asana, but my teaching more centers around what I believe the class needs for that day. I incorporate flow with asana poses to meet the needs of those in class. What makes your yoga classes unique and who should take them? I am always learning from other yoga teachers and students and incorporate that into my class. Every class is different and explores different parts of the body as well as different yoga asanas.
Morning yoga is a great way to get your body moving to start your day. Leave feeling refreshed and energized.
Take a deep breath and work through your problems. When you can bring your mind into stillness, you can see life in a new light. |
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Jerry & I have been living the dream this summer, practicing yoga outdoors, on the lake front, week day mornings. How much more luxurious can you get? I know some of you have to work during the Monica & I had an awesome time last week for Sunset Yoga... even though there were some unwelcome flying visitors about. If you've never done yoga outside, it's a totally different & wonderful experience. I know for some reason it makes me feel more flexible & connected to my practice AND at the same time, simple poses become more challenging (especially with regard to balance!) Friday night's session (and all of our Mon, Thurs, Fri morning sessions) is just $10 or FREE for Summer Unlimited Members. It's a steal! You must, must, must Sign Up online in advance. For the duration of the summer, if no one is registered for beach yoga, you may not find us there... we have farmer's markets to visit & friends to have brunch with (but, rest assured, we'll still sneak our yoga in at some point.) See you at the beach soon? |
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day (blah!) so we are offering a couple of Sunset Yoga on the Beach classes. Jesy will be teaching this week Friday @ 7:30pm @ Fullerton Ave Beach (way too many @ symbols... I apologize).
I think we can all agree that the better you look, the healthier you feel and the better you feel, the more amazing you look. That's why our motto at Infuse is "Look, feel, be your best!" How you look & feel is directly tied into the quality of your lifestyle. As women, (sorry guys), we play so many different roles (sister, mother, daughter, wife, friend, professional, student, educator, nurturer...) that sometimes we forget (or simply run out of time or energy) to take care of ourselves.
So I'm personally offering this series of complimentary Swiss Beauty Workshops to give you a break... to teach you simple ways to incorporate a little "spa pampering" into your busy life in order to boost your energy & confidence, have more fun, and of course look drop dead gorgeous! |
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Did you dread gym class in school? Me too! I so identify with Anna North at jezebel.com... "...The interesting thing about band was that it was actually a great workout, and in high school I started to really enjoy physical activity of the non-graded sort. I biked, I walked, I swam, and despite my supposed failure at everything, I become pretty active and remain so to this day. With one glaring exception: I refuse to do anything that requires specialized skill, because I assume I'll totally suck at it. Enter yoga. You'd think I'd hate it because of its sometimes-complex poses and its various intimidating accoutrements. But actually it's the best thing that ever happened to me — or my muscles, anyway. At least at the studio I visit, nobody ever tells me I'm doing stuff wrong. Instead, the teacher calmly instructs me to straighten my legs or lift my ribcage — specific directions I can actually follow. What's more, I'm never graded, there are no winners, and we're actually discouraged from comparing ourselves to others. Yoga is anti-competitive, which is one thing that makes it so calming...." Read the full article "Yoga Is The Opposite of Gym Class" here! Also check out another good one "How Yoga Got Scary" *Image courtesy Nataliedee: a Sharing Machine comic |
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9) So many options... you could pick a different theme each week... Yoga, Pilates, Belly Dance, Swiss Beauty Skin Care, Makeovers, Aromatherapy... 8) Belly Dance is THE most fun way I know to burn off those extra calories from the pitchers of sangria you drank the other night! 7) You can customize your own difficulty level for Yoga or Pilates and really get some focused attention from your teacher. 6) Guys! Plan a "guys only" yoga or pilates class so you don't have to feel bad about how much less flexible you are than the ladies. (Of course your teacher will still be a girl...) 5) It's gonna get hot outside (plus there's bugs). We have A/C (and no bugs). 4) The Swiss Beauty Skin Care or Makeover workshop is totally free! When you book one, the entire cost of the workshop is redeemable for purchase of our ultra premium vegan skin care & cosmetics products. 3) Guys! Plan a "couples outing" and really impress your women. Choose Aromatherapy to make your own custom massage oil... ooh la la! 2) You don't really want to plan another bachelorette party at a male strip club, do you?
1) All private workshops are on summer special for only $150!! That's as low as $15/person (10 guests max). What else can you do in Lincoln Park for such economical pricing?
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10) When was the last time you got the girls together for some quality social time?
I really had to laugh out loud when I read this Funny because while seemingly ridiculous, I have experienced ALL of these things through my decade+ of the yoga life! The great news is I really haven't seen too many (or any) Infuse yogis showing up in speedos, grunting loudly through poses or rolling up your mats during savasana (the best part of class!) Whew... But... I do have a few humble requests. Things for you to be mindful of since we have so many new members (which is awesome)! And I want to make sure everyone has an enjoyable season with us.
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recent article from the NY Times:
Find out at our Entrepreneurial Career Fest Thursday June 10th! |
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Monday we had a fantastic turnout for our Memorial Day Yoga Ha! Ha! While that was not perhaps the most successful example of a Beach Yoga class, it was a good idea & as Ivette said... "very refreshing." Moving on... Starting June 10th we're hosting Beach Yoga at Fullerton Ave & the lakefront just to the south of the Theater on the Lake building (grassy beach, not sand). There is nothing like attempting vrksasana (tree pose) on uneven ground, with the wind blowing off the water... you should try it! Things to know... |
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on the Beach. Everyone was standing tall at the front edge of their mat, breathing in the fresh air and as we began our very first sun salutation, the heavens opened and we got drenched!