Events & Retreats
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!
Info Session Recordings Available by emailing [email protected] - Early bird pricing through May 12th! Only a couple of spots left.
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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, amazing chef-prepared breakfasts and dinners, and local tours to boot!
Scroll down to sign up for one of two free information sessions! Fridays, July 11th or September 5th at 6:00 pm at our TBY Yoga studio.
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Optimism & Outrage: A New Lens of Kriya Yoga with Gabriel Halpern (3 Part Series)
Tuesday June 24, 2025 | Tuesday July 1, 2025 | Tuesday July 8, 2025
12:30PM - 3:00PM @ TBY YOGA: 1590 S. MILWAUKEE AVE, STE. 223, LIBERTYVILLE, IL 60048
This 3-week series explores Kriya Yoga and unpacks the yogic paths or margas of karma, jnana, and bhakti (action, knowledge, and devotion) - each designed to positively influence our behavioral patterns. Gabriel reveals how a belief in optimism, and channeling anger constructively, both link to these yogic paths. He also translates yoga philosophy into common, practical advice that will teach you how to live and embody your yoga. Each class will begin with a dharma discourse to clarify the yogic path followed by restorative yoga and pranayama to energize and tranquilize your nervous system. Don’t miss joining the man known as the 'Godfather of Yoga’ in Chicago – this is sure to sell out fast!
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$180/FULL SERIES, OR $65/SESSION
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Yoga Retreat in Italy! Free Info Session
Friday July 11, 2025
6:00PM - 7:00PM @ TBY YOGA: 1590 S. MILWAUKEE AVE, STE. 223, LIBERTYVILLE, IL 60048
Does an all-inclusive 6 nights in the quaint Tuscan countryside of Italy sound divine to you? Well come hear more about our Italy yoga retreat taking place in June 2026! This is our second yoga retreat at this amazing venue.
Free
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Lunar Flow & Sound Bath with Komal Bhonagiri
Saturday July 12, 2025
2:00PM - 4:00PM @ TBY YOGA: 1590 S. MILWAUKEE AVE, STE. 223, LIBERTYVILLE, IL 60048
Join veteran yoga teacher Komal Bhonagiri for an event to celebrate the energy of the full moon and how it affects our bodies and minds.
We’ll begin with calming pranayama (breathwork) to ground the nervous system and awaken inner stillness, followed by fluid Moon Salutations to soften the body and connect with the divine feminine within.The workshop concludes with a guided chakra meditation and a full chakra sound bath using quartz crystal singing bowls, inviting deep rest, emotional release, and energetic balance.
This is a sacred Lunar practice to surrender, realign, and return to self-love and intuitive wisdom under the full moon’s light.
Register today! This is sure to fill up.
$50
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Better Breathing & Mindful Living: The Art & Science of Pranayama with Julia Jonson (2 Part Series)
Saturday July 19, 2025
Saturday July 26, 2025
12:00PM - 2:00PM @ THE YOGA EFFECT: 1134 E WASHINGTON STREET, GRAYSLAKE, IL 60030
LIVESTREAM OPTION AVAILABLE BY EMAILING [email protected]
Pranayama, rooted in ancient yogic understanding, is a powerful bio-psycho-social tool that remains practical and relevant in modern times. It encompasses breath modulation techniques that align with contemporary scientific insights into the mind-body connection, offering effective methods for achieving balance, health, and clarity in the face of today’s challenges.
Discover simple and accessible yogic breathing techniques designed to aid in stress management, enhance mental health, promote physical wellness, improve sleep, increase productivity, and much more!
Explore the ancient roots and modern science behind these tried and tested techniques that effectively combat chronic stress and anxiety stemming from contemporary lifestyles, digital overload, and work pressure. We will also examine how pranayama (breath modulation), lung capacity, and heart rate variability are interconnected. Be introduced to both emerging research on pranayama and chronic disease, as well as the original teachings of prana as a “cosmic principle.” Students will gain a deeper understanding of how pranayama techniques can be practiced daily to cultivate a better relationship with their breath and with their lives!
Part 1 | July 19 | 12:00-2:00PM
A look at yogic history, theory, and philosophy, along with the energetic components of prana and pranayama. Restorative and gentle poses that prepare the body for breath modulation, along with simple and more complex pranayama practices
Part 2 | July 26 | 12:00 - 2:00PM
A look at the science behind better breathing, along with the latest research on how breathing affects the mind, the body, and emotions. Gentler and restorative yoga asanas to prepare the body for better breathing, a review of practices from “part 1” - along with parasympathetic nervous system activating breathing techniques.
$45/SESSION, OR $85/SERIES
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Monthly Pranayama Tune Up with Julia Jonson
Monday July 21, 2025
10:00AM - 11:30AM @ TBY YOGA: 1590 S. MILWAUKEE AVE, STE. 223, LIBERTYVILLE, IL 60048
Breathe life back into your practice and leave feeling renewed. We can’t wait to guide you on this empowering journey of breath and mindfulness!
This workshop is good for all levels, whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced practitioner. It’s a fantastic opportunity to refresh your practice, deepen your connection with your breath, and leave you feeling centered, re-energized, and more attuned to your body.
What we’ll explore:
- Stress management and relaxation
- Emotional balance and calmness
- A deeper connection to your body and breath
- Improved focus and clarity of mind
- Enhanced physical health and lung capacity
$32/SESSION
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Yoga Teacher Training: Free Info Meetings with Julia Jonson & Sally Gill
Saturday July 26, 2025
Saturday September 6, 2025
2:30PM - 3:45PM @ THE YOGA EFFECT: 1134 E WASHINGTON STREET, GRAYSLAKE, IL 60030
Yoga allows us to get to know ourselves from the inside out. So, when someone says YES to embarking on training, they open a whole new path of learning and growth for themselves. Yoga Teacher Training is an opportunity to work through self-limiting beliefs and build confidence. It’s an opportunity to awaken the higher Self and shine like never before. And importantly, it’s an opportunity to guide others in their journey of self-discovery and help make a real difference in the world.
July 26: Sign Up Here
September 6: Sign Up Here
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Balance, Breathe, Blossom: A Half-Day Ayurveda & Yoga Retreat
Saturday August 2, 2025
9:00AM - 2:00PM @ CRYSTAL CREEK FARM VENUE, 2025 IL-176, CRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60014
Step away from the noise of daily life and reconnect with your roots during a rejuvenating 5-hour retreat designed to restore harmony between body, mind, and the natural world. Inspired by ancient Ayurvedic wisdom and the healing power of yoga, this immersive experience invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and rediscover your innate connection to nature.
Join Ayurveda Dr. Swati Jadhav, a highly experienced and esteemed Ayurvedic doctor (known as Vaidya in the Ayurvedic field of medicine), and Julia Jonson, a well-studied and respected yoga educator with years of experience, for a half-day of growth and rejuvenation.
$250 through July 18; $300 thereafter
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Monthly Pranayama Tune Up with Julia Jonson
Monday August 18, 2025
10:00AM - 11:30AM @ TBY YOGA: 1590 S. MILWAUKEE AVE, STE. 223, LIBERTYVILLE, IL 60048
Breathe life back into your practice and leave feeling renewed. We can’t wait to guide you on this empowering journey of breath and mindfulness!
This workshop is good for all levels, whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced practitioner. It’s a fantastic opportunity to refresh your practice, deepen your connection with your breath, and leave you feeling centered, re-energized, and more attuned to your body.
What we’ll explore:
- Stress management and relaxation
- Emotional balance and calmness
- A deeper connection to your body and breath
- Improved focus and clarity of mind
- Enhanced physical health and lung capacity
$32/SESSION
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Yoga Retreat in Italy! Free Info Session
Friday September 5, 2025
6:00PM - 7:00PM @ TBY YOGA: 1590 S. MILWAUKEE AVE, STE. 223, LIBERTYVILLE, IL 60048
Does an all-inclusive 6 nights in the quaint Tuscan countryside of Italy sound divine to you? Well come hear more about our Italy yoga retreat taking place in June 2026! This is our second yoga retreat at this amazing venue.
Free
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Monthly Pranayama Tune Up with Julia Jonson
Monday September 15, 2025
10:00AM - 11:30AM @ TBY YOGA: 1590 S. MILWAUKEE AVE, STE. 223, LIBERTYVILLE, IL 60048
Breathe life back into your practice and leave feeling renewed. We can’t wait to guide you on this empowering journey of breath and mindfulness!
This workshop is good for all levels, whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced practitioner. It’s a fantastic opportunity to refresh your practice, deepen your connection with your breath, and leave you feeling centered, re-energized, and more attuned to your body.
What we’ll explore:
- Stress management and relaxation
- Emotional balance and calmness
- A deeper connection to your body and breath
- Improved focus and clarity of mind
- Enhanced physical health and lung capacity
$32/SESSION
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Yoga Beyond Postures: Cultivating Contentment with Julia Jonson
Sunday September 28, 2025
12:30PM - 2:30PM @ TBY YOGA: 1590 S. MILWAUKEE AVE, STE. 223, LIBERTYVILLE, IL 60048
Santosha comes from being at peace with ourselves and not striving to be someone else. We can teach ourselves to accept life without constantly wishing for something different.
Also known as contentment, santosha is one of the key tenets of yoga—it is a mindset that can be cultivated through mindfulness, gratitude, and acceptance. We can develop a more profound sense of contentment and peace by shifting our perspective and focusing on the present moment through faith and hope.
Contentment, or santosha, is a practice that deepens with time and effort. In this workshop, students will learn how to accept “external” circumstances, embrace self-compassion in daily life, be patient and gentle with themselves during challenging moments, avoid harsh self-criticism, and more.
This is a lecture-based format with a question-and-answer session. Students can attend either Livestream or in person. All students will receive the recording to view for 30 days. Class notes will be included.
$45
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The Art & Science of Better Breathing with Julia Jonson (6 Part Series)
Tuesdays September 23 - October 28, 2025
12:30PM - 2:00PM @ THE YOGA EFFECT: 1134 E WASHINGTON STREET, GRAYSLAKE, IL 60030
LIVESTREAM OPTION AVAILABLE BY EMAILING [email protected]
In this six-week workshop series, we’ll explore prana and pranayama. Students will be led to understand the greater context of how the breath works from scientific and spiritual perspectives. We will learn about the timeless connection that our breath has with everything around us. We will practice employing sacred modulation (pranayama) in a simple and accessible way for modern yoga practitioners. The series will explore stress relief as a first step, then move on to ideas about thriving and cultivating well-being, healing, and harmonious balance in our daily lives.
Students will also learn about the things that deplete prana, such as too much TV and computer screen time, artificial light, certain foods, chlorinated swimming pools, and more. This workshop will also teach how prana is responsible for the millions of chemical processes regulating the body’s functioning without conscious effort (the miracle of existence!).
This series will include pranayama techniques, simple yoga postures to prepare the body for breath practices and meditation, lectures, simple and insightful reading assignments outside of class, and day-to-day practices to incorporate into life outside class.
$250/SERIES
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Monthly Pranayama Tune Up with Julia Jonson
Monday October 20, 2025
10:00AM - 11:30AM @ TBY YOGA: 1590 S. MILWAUKEE AVE, STE. 223, LIBERTYVILLE, IL 60048
Breathe life back into your practice and leave feeling renewed. We can’t wait to guide you on this empowering journey of breath and mindfulness!
This workshop is good for all levels, whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced practitioner. It’s a fantastic opportunity to refresh your practice, deepen your connection with your breath, and leave you feeling centered, re-energized, and more attuned to your body.
What we’ll explore:
- Stress management and relaxation
- Emotional balance and calmness
- A deeper connection to your body and breath
- Improved focus and clarity of mind
- Enhanced physical health and lung capacity
$32/SESSION
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Meditation Immersion with Julia Jonson (2-Part Series)
Saturday December 6, 2025
SESSION 1: 12:30PM - 2:30PM
SESSION 2: 3:00PM-5:00PM
@ TBY YOGA: 1590 S. MILWAUKEE AVE, STE. 223, LIBERTYVILLE, IL 60048
Meditation, or dhyana, is the seventh limb of Ashtanga Yoga (the eightfold path of yoga, as outlined by Patanjali in the Yoga Sutras). It is the stage that comes after dharana (concentration) and before samadhi (a state of blissful union with the divine or ultimate reality). So why do practitioners get so easily frustrated and give up on it so quickly? Why do some say they can’t even try because their minds are so busy? In this workshop, learn about the power of repetition, embracing simplicity, and working on lifestyle to calm the mind. This offering will include theory, context-building, and also techniques. Students will learn why meditation is a lifestyle – not just a one-off practice that stands alone. They will learn to adopt principles that cultivate patience and slow, gradual growth and move away from the “quick-fix” mindset.
After this immersion, students will have a better understanding of fostering a sense of peace that permeates all we do. They’ll grow to learn that meditation is a lifestyle that goes beyond just sitting down for a set time each day. It's about integrating the principles and mindset of meditation into everyday life.
$80/SERIES
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Monthly Pranayama Tune Up with Julia Jonson
Monday December 15, 2025
10:00AM - 11:30AM @ TBY YOGA: 1590 S. MILWAUKEE AVE, STE. 223, LIBERTYVILLE, IL 60048
Breathe life back into your practice and leave feeling renewed. We can’t wait to guide you on this empowering journey of breath and mindfulness!
This workshop is good for all levels, whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced practitioner. It’s a fantastic opportunity to refresh your practice, deepen your connection with your breath, and leave you feeling centered, re-energized, and more attuned to your body.
What we’ll explore:
- Stress management and relaxation
- Emotional balance and calmness
- A deeper connection to your body and breath
- Improved focus and clarity of mind
- Enhanced physical health and lung capacity
$32/SESSION
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