Welcome to Willow Yoga

Willow Yoga provides an intimate, non-competitive environment to practice your hatha yoga. Our classes are kept small to provide you with high quality, individual attention. Postures can be modified to accommodate your needs and a guided relaxation will end each yoga session.

We offer many different types of classes and private sessions. Take a look at our schedule and sign up today to join a class.

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What’s New

Spring is in the air!! Are you ready to shed the winter coats and hats for the simplicity of shorts and tee shirts?! If you need a little assistance getting toned before tanning season, let us help you out!! We have some new classes that will do just that and you'll have a great time too!

Again, we thank you for your business and hope that you are finding your yoga practice to make life blissful not only on the mat, but off the mat as well!!

Namaste and Shanti,
Becci & Kim

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CHANGES AT THE STUDIO

Visit the schedule for more information.

YOGA BOOT CAMP

Yoga Boot Camp will begin meeting on Tuesday, 4/8-5/16, a 6 week session costing $150 and Thursday, 4/10-5/16, a 6 week session costing $150 or twice a week for $300. Becci will be leading the group on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 10:45 - 12:15.

Yoga Boot Camp Classes are limited to 6 people and advance sign up and payment are necessary. Sign up at the front desk.  

YOGA FRIENDS - YOGA FOR KIDS

The next Yoga Friends will meet on Sunday, May 5th, from 1:00 - 2:30 for a Mom and Child class to help begin Mother's Day celebrations! We will do lots of fun yoga including some neat partner poses and make Mom a cool gift! The cost is $15/child. Space is limited in this class so call to book your mat space right away!!

Yoga Friends Summer Camp is coming so keep watching our website for the exact dates - sometime in August! Summer camp is loads of fun and gives you all the tools you need to start school off with a clear and focused mind!

If your child would like to have a Yoga inspired birthday party, let us know! We'll be happy to design a class around a favorite theme and we'll include a cool craft as well! Prices start at $125 - give your child a fun and healthy birthday!!

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The Latest News

3 FOR 30

Join Ann Bordenet, group fitness teacher for a new type of class here at Willow Yoga!  Beginning Monday, April 8th - May 19th, she will teach an intense, fast moving 30 minute class that touches on cardio, strength conditioning and full body workout.  This class will meet Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from 6:30 - 7:00 AM for 6 weeks.  You'll be toned and trim by the time swim suit season arrives! 

The cost of the class is $10/class but if you pay for the entire session up front, the cost is $170 - that's one class for free! Sign up at the front desk and commit yourself to your health!

SHORT FORM ASHTANGA YOGA

Inara will begin an Short Form Ashtanga Yoga class for all levels on Wednesday evenings, April 3rd from 7:45 - 8:45. Ashtanga was brought here from India by J. Pattaboi Jois. It is a "power yoga" that repeats the same sequences in each class. It is great for strength conditioning, flexibility and meditation. Use your punch card and give this new class try!

KICKBOXING

Mery Chatzis just gave birth to her 2nd child but that isn't slowing down her workouts! She will be back beginning Saturday, April 6th to teach kickboxing from 7:00 - 8:00 am. This is another high intensity workout that will get you in shape for those summer shorts! Use your punch card to try this new high energy class!

LAST CHANCE TO RELAX BEFORE PICKUP CLASS

Kim will begin a new Yoga 1&2 class on Wednesday afternoons from 2:00 - 3:00 beginning April 10th. This is your last chance to stretch and relax before school pick up at 3:30! If you miss class in the mornings, we'll see you at 2:00 - your kids will thank you!!

ABC/25 AND WILLOW YOGA SPONSOR THE "JUST MOVE IT" CHALLENGE

Join us on Saturday, April 13th at South Middle School as we help the kids of Arlington Heights take to the streets to keep healthy! There will be a 1 mile walk for the kids and a 5K race for the adults! Proceeds help District 25 schools. Learn more at jmichallengeah.org.

GIFT GIVING

Our gift certificates and yoga videos will make wonderful gifts and will keep your friends and loved ones happier!! On sale at the front desk!

YOGA AND INSURANCE

We are finding that more and more businesses and insurance plans are paying for exercise and fitness training.  Check with your HR department or your insurance carrier to see if your yoga classes may be covered!!

DVDs

Buy one of our WY DVDs and take Becci with you wherever you go!! Only $15 for a one hour, beginner, intermediate and advanced yoga class. Get one while they last!!

SCOUT YOGA

We continue to offer yoga classes for girl and boy scouts - this includes Daisys, Brownies and Cub scouts.  If you know any group interested in this program, let us know.  The kids receive a cool yoga patch to wear on their uniform and get a fun introduction to the benefits of yoga!  We can accommodate up to 20 kids and their leaders and the cost is $150. GIve us a call at 847-483-YOGA and we'll take care of all the details – all you have to do is show up and relax!! The kids love it!

Reminder: Willow Yoga follows District 25's Bad Weather Policy. We also try to update the purple status block on every page if we are open or closed because of the weather.

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OTHER CLASSES AT WILLOW YOGA

Merry Chatzis of Sweat 4 Life Fitness is running a special to kick off the upcoming fall season! She is offering 3 personal training sessions for $99. You can learn more about Merry, her classes and her Personal Training sessions at www.sweat4life.com | merry@sweat4life.com | 847-767-7909

Did you know that we teach Yoga in Japanese here at Willow Yoga?  Every Friday morning at 11:00, Ryoko leads a class of Japanese women through a beautiful yoga class!  If you have any friends that speak Japanese, let them know about this fun and close-knit group!

 

Kira Maar teaches yoga at Willow Yoga on Saturday afternoons at 12:00.  Her classes are fun and fast moving - give it a try!  Visit her website at kiramaaryoga.com.

 

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Massage Therapist - Emily Stoddard, LMT is one of our clients that will provide in-home massage. Mention Willow Yoga and receive 10% off your first massage therapy session. estoddard77@gmail.com | 815-291-5376

Advertise with us! If you would like to advertise your business or event in our newsletter, let us know! For a nominal fee, we will feature your business in our publication that goes out to over 1,000 people!!

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Don't forget about our gift certificates, DVDs and our new Willow Yoga t-shirts
- all for sale - just ask at the front desk!