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Yoga for Beginners in Libertyville, Illinois
Welcome to TBY Yoga! We care a lot about making yoga accessible to everyone, and letting the practice meet you exactly where you're at. Whether you’re young or older, out of shape, stressed, anxious, or simply curious, yoga has a lot to offer — so let's make it easy and joyful!
What is yoga?
Good question! Yoga is a complete system of well-being for the mind, body, and spirit. The word “yoga” comes from the Sanskrit yuj, meaning “to bind together.” Yoga helps unite your thoughts, emotions, and body, offering balance, stress relief, body awareness, and inner peace.
Specifically, we teach Hatha Yoga. Hatha Yoga is the root system from which most modern yoga practices evolved. It is the science of using the body and breath to steady the nervous system and prepare the mind for meditation. By linking breath, body, and focused awareness, Hatha Yoga improves posture, supports heart health, and enhances mental clarity. More importantly, it teaches you how to slow down, turn inward, and reconnect with yourself. Our TBY Yoga logo and mission honors this meditative, grounding tradition — the foundation of practice.
Keep scrolling for more helpful information and how to get started!
With care,
TBY Founders: Julia Jonson (Yoga Educator, E-RYT 500, Creative Director) and Andrew Gurvey (Yoga Teacher, President)
Helpful Information
Yoga offers many benefits.
Our classes are offered both in-person and online.
Wear comfortable clothing.
Bring your own props, or borrow ours.
Come with a fairly empty stomach.
Practice as often as daily.
Get Started
Here are 3 ways to start your yoga practice at TBY.
1. Attend Classes
These 3 classes are great for beginners.
- Restorative & Gentle Yoga – calm, supportive, beginner-friendly
- Basics Yoga – perfect for learning foundational postures
- Gentle Basics - similar to basics, just gentler
We offer a variety of pricing options, including: first 2 weeks intro offer, single class, class packs, and monthly unlimited membership.
2. Join a Beginner Series
Catch the next 4-week Intro to Yoga Workshop Series specifically for those who consider themselves a beginner.
Saturday May 2, 9, 16, 30
1:00pm - 2:30pm
$144/full series or $40/single session
TBY Yoga, Libertyville, IL
3. Receive 1:1 Instruction
Julia Jonson and Andrew Gurvey offer 1:1 instruction in-studio and virtually. These 60-minute sessions offer personalized practice, guidance, and feedback.
We can't wait to see how yoga supports your life.
At TBY Yoga, our motto is To Be You — classes and experiences designed to help you calm your mind, be good to yourself, and encourage you… to be YOU!
Please don't hesitate to reach out to us with any questions: [email protected]
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