Join Gabriel Halpern to explore the Bhagavad Gita, a foundational text in yoga philosophy. In chapter 6, the Bhagavad Gita compares and evaluates the difference between the practice of spirituality while performing worldly duties and the practice of spirituality in a renounced mindset. Gabriel will explain why action is more practical than renunciation and why it is better suited to Western students and our cultural dynamic. Work done with devotion purifies the mind, and the tranquility of meditation becomes the primary means of elevation to self-realization.

Gabriel Halpern is a longtime Iyengar yoga teacher, mentor, and dharma speaker known for inspiring students to live with greater meaning, integrity, and purpose. With over 55 years of dedicated study and practice, and direct influence from B.K.S. Iyengar, Gabriel weaves yoga as science, art, and spiritual discipline into teachings that move people from insight to action. Founder of the Yoga Circle in Chicago, he is widely respected for his depth, clarity, and ability to translate yogic wisdom into everyday life. Named among the Most Influential Yoga Teachers by Yoga Journal and Sonima, Gabriel is especially celebrated for his dharma talks, which challenge, uplift, and awaken a lifelong commitment to conscious living.

For participants joining remotely, a Zoom link will be sent 3 hours before the workshop. Also, to help students reflect on the experience, all participants (including in-person attendees) will receive a recording of the workshop, which will be available for 30 days after the event ends.

*Community Discount Extended* 

To help yoga education impact more people within our community, TBY Yoga has extended special, community discounted pricing for this lecture workshop. This highlights our commitment to increasing access to yoga education, and we hope that students take advantage of this pricing to expand their yoga knowledge. Given this discount, please note that this workshop is not valid for additional discounts.

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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

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Join Komal to experience a thoughtfully designed, wall yoga practice! This workshop will focus on correct alignment and healthy posture, using the wall as a supportive prop. Students will explore standing, seated, and reclining postures, along with gentle, accessible inversions, allowing the body to feel safe, supported, and well-aligned. 

Using a wall in yoga provides students with feedback, stability, and confidence — making this practice accessible and beneficial for all levels and ages, whether you’re new to yoga or an experienced practitioner refining your alignment! 

The workshop will conclude with a deeply relaxing and rejuvenating sound bath, with quartz crystal singing bowls, to calm the nervous system, release tension, and leave you feeling grounded and refreshed.

Come as you are and experience how support, alignment, and sound can transform your practice and your state of being.

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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

Learn more about Julia

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The vagus nerve is a key link to stress because it controls the body's "rest and digest" mode. Over time, stress can weaken vagal tone, making it harder for the body to return to a calm state after a stressful event, and a malfunctioning vagus nerve is linked to anxiety, depression, and other conditions. Conversely, strengthening the vagus nerve and increasing vagal tone can improve stress management and emotional regulation.

Join Anitha Bellary to build foundational knowledge on the vagus nerve and learn practices to increase vagal tone! For yoga teachers and wellness educators, this workshop is a great opportunity to grow your understanding of a fast-emerging topic in the health space. For yoga students, this workshop will teach you skills you’ll be able to apply at home as a part of your personal practice. 

• Understand the role the vagus nerve plays in stress regulation

• Understand key terms and concepts as they relate to the vagus nerve 

• Learn, practice techniques for improving vagal tone 

This workshop is open to all levels of students; no prior knowledge is required.

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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.

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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

Learn more about Julia

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TBY Yoga & The Yoga Effect are excited to present Being the Lighthouse, a weekend yoga series featuring Desiree Rumbaugh, hosted at The Yoga Effect.

Find the light, and be the light that endures for all around you. You are not here to chase ships or shout into the storm, to convince waves to still themselves, or to make the wind remember your name. You are here to stand tall on sacred rock, rooted in truth, rising from stillness. You are the lighthouse. You do not move. You shine. You are not responsible for who anchors or who drifts. You are responsible only for the integrity of your own light. We can carry it brightly through our entire lives in a way that will inspire us and those around us to keep our hearts and minds open and curious. 

In this workshop series you will learn:

• How to use muscular and organic energy to weave deep core strength into every posture
• New insights about connecting your arms to your upper back
• The safest ways to increase flexibility in your spine
• Fun and challenging work that will help you with your balance

Do the Work & Find Your Freedom: Hip Openers

(Part 1) Friday 6:30PM - 8:30PM

Increase mobility in your hips and lower back to relieve pain and release long-held patterns that keep you feeling stuck. This class builds strength and core support while remaining fun, accessible, and welcoming for all levels.

Balance of Strength & Softness: Shoulders and Backbends

(Part 2) Saturday 10:00AM - 12:30PM

Discover a user-friendly approach to yoga poses that cultivates greater ease and confidence. With the daily demands placed on the shoulders and neck, learning how to work skillfully with this sensitive area can be both empowering and deeply relieving.

The Power of Twists

(Part 3) Saturday 2:00PM - 4:30PM 

Twists feel amazing when we understand how to approach them safely and effectively. In this class, we’ll explore twists that open the hips and shoulders while also engaging the legs through deep yet mindful work.

Full Spectrum Practice

(Part 4) Sunday 10:00AM - 12:30PM

A joyful way to complete an in-depth weekend of learning. This class weaves together everything we’ve explored, along with a few new ideas. Yoga meets you exactly where you are, inviting deeper self-awareness and the discovery of your own potential. The invitation is offered—the choice is always yours.

We are excited to welcome Desirée Rumbaugh back to the Chicago area. Being immersed together for a weekend of study is soul medicine for our hearts, minds and bodies. With 40 years of experience, Desirée demonstrates the never-ending curiosity that drives a yoga student to grow and evolve throughout their lifetime.

For more information, please visit www.desireerumbaugh.com

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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

Learn more about Julia

Register Here

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

Learn more about Julia

Register Here

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

Learn more about Julia

Register Here

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

Learn more about Julia

Register Here

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

Learn more about Julia

Register Here

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

Learn more about Julia

Register Here