Yoga Classes:
I am a 500-hour RYT certified Yoga instructor. Yoga is an ancient science which helps to create health and well-being by building awareness, strength, and flexibility in both mind and body. Yoga postures are practiced by people of all ages and in many different states of health and fitness. Benefits of Yoga include stress and pain relief, improved circulation and digestion, better body alignment, increased concentration, deeper, more relaxed breathing, and a sense of well-being and inner peace.

Before booking a class, I ask that you Click here  to  Download, Fill out and Email my Yoga class intake form to me.

Here's some detailed information about the types of Yoga classes I teach and what you can expect from them:
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Restorative Touch Yoga:
Restorative Touch Yoga is a therapeutic practice that combines elements of yoga, massage, and meditation. It involves clients being guided through deep relaxation and breathing exercises while receiving gentle, passive touch or bodywork. The goal is to help individuals release physical tension, reduce stress, and promote mental well-being. This practice typically takes place in a calm, soothing environment and encourages mindfulness and relaxation.  This can be booked as a session or a small group session.

Restorative Yoga:
The perfect balance for whatever else you do in life, this class will have you feeling amazing when you're done. This is not a workout, but rather holding supported poses for several minutes each, taking your body to new depths. Wear warmer clothing than you would for any flow class and come prepared to be refreshed and relaxed. At lease one restorative class per week is recommended for anyone - whether you are highly active the "rest of your life" or not, your body deserves the gift of this class.

Yin Yoga:
Yin Yoga is a slow-paced style of yoga with postures that are held for long periods of time - five minutes or longer per pose is typical. These poses apply moderate stress to the connective tissues with the aim of increasing circulation in the joints and improving flexibility. Yin Yoga poses are also designed to flow of Qi, the subtle energy said in Chinese medicine to run through the meridian pathways of the body. Improved flow of Qi is said to improve organ health, immunity, and emotional well being.

Yoga Nidra:
Yoga Nidra, often referred to as “yogic sleep,” is a deeply restorative practice that guides participants into a state of conscious relaxation. Unlike traditional meditation, Yoga Nidra involves lying down comfortably while being led through a series of visualizations, body scans, and breath awareness exercises. The practice will take place in a quiet, dimly lit room, with participants lying on mats or blankets in a supported, restful position.

I will guide you through a process that encourages complete physical, mental, and emotional relaxation, helping you release stress and access deeper states of awareness. As you relax, you are guided to set an intention (Sankalpa) for the practice, which may be a personal affirmation or goal, that you will carry with you throughout the session. The practice is generally done lying on your back in Savasana, allowing the body to rest deeply while the mind remains alert and receptive to the inner guidance.

Throughout the session, I will lead you through various stages of relaxation, including the body scan, breath awareness, and visualizations that help calm the mind and rejuvenate the body. The process helps guide you into a state of theta brainwave activity, where the body can repair and recharge itself.

Benefits of Yoga Nidra:

• Deep Relaxation: Yoga Nidra induces a profound state of relaxation, helping to reduce stress, anxiety, and tension. It allows the body and mind to experience a level of calmness that is often difficult to achieve in daily life.
  
• Improved Sleep: Regular practice of Yoga Nidra has been shown to improve the quality of sleep, helping individuals fall asleep more easily and experience deeper, more restorative sleep.
  
• Reduction of Stress: The practice helps activate the parasympathetic nervous system, which calms the body’s stress response. This leads to a reduction in overall stress levels and helps manage the effects of chronic stress.
  
• Mental Clarity: By entering a state of deep relaxation, Yoga Nidra helps to clear mental fog and enhances clarity and focus. This can improve concentration and cognitive function over time.
  
• Emotional Healing: Yoga Nidra allows practitioners to access deeper layers of consciousness and release repressed emotions. This makes it a useful tool for emotional healing and processing.
  
• Enhanced Creativity: As the mind quiets and moves into a theta state, it becomes more receptive to creative ideas and problem-solving. Many people report an increase in creativity and intuition after Yoga Nidra practice.
  
• Better Self-Awareness: The practice encourages mindfulness and self-reflection, allowing individuals to connect more deeply with their inner thoughts, feelings, and desires. It promotes a greater sense of self-awareness and presence.
  
• Physical Healing: Yoga Nidra helps activate the body’s natural healing abilities. It can aid in pain management and enhance the body’s capacity to recover from physical ailments or injuries.
  
• Spiritual Growth: For those on a spiritual path, Yoga Nidra offers a way to explore the deeper aspects of consciousness. It can foster a sense of inner peace and connection to higher states of awareness.
  
  

Overall, Yoga Nidra is a powerful and accessible practice for anyone looking to reduce stress, enhance relaxation, and improve overall well-being. It’s a great addition to anyone’s wellness routine, whether you’re looking to manage anxiety, improve sleep, or simply find a deeper state of peace and balance.

Candlelight Yoga:
Candlelight Yoga is a relaxing practice which utilizes balls and other various yoga props for opening up your feet, calves, buttocks, hips, back and shoulders. This also includes a 15-minute Singing Bowl Meditation at the end of the session. The full class lasts 90 minutes

Singing Bowl Meditation:
Singing Bowls are a type of bell, specially classified as a standing bell. Rather than hanging inverted or attached to a handle, singing bowls sit with their bottom surfaces resting. The rim of singing bowls vibrates to produce sound characterized by a fundamental frequency (first harmonic) and usually two audible harmonic overtones. Singing bowls are used worldwide for meditation, music, relaxation, and personal well-being. They were historically made throughout Asia, especially Nepal, China and Japan. They are closely related to decorative bells made along the silk road from the Near East to Western Asia. Today they are made in Nepal, India, Japan, China and Korea.

I have many years of experience teaching Yoga in one-on-one sessions, with couples, and in

large and small groups.  If you'd like to know more, please contact me today at 630-951-8059

or email me at janet.novotny@outlook.com.

Personal & Group Classes:
I always add essential oils, crystals & stones, Reiki, Tuning Forks, and a short Crystal Singing bowl meditation to each session. I will provide you with yoga mats, props and blankets. Any of these classes can be scheduled using Schedulicity, my online scheduling system.  All current pricing for these classes is listed on there. Click here to book your class now!

• Personal one-on-one Therapeutic class (60 mins)
  
• Special one-on-one Yoga class (75 mins)
  
• Special Yoga class (60 mins)
• Special Private Yoga class (90 mins)
  
• Yoga for Couples (60, 75 or 90 mins)
• Private Group Yoga class (60, 75 or 90 mins)

Bring Yoga to your office!
Have you ever looked around your office and thought, "We could really use a regular Yoga practice around here!". Whether you're looking to relieve stress, improve morale, or be generally healthier...Yoga can do all of that and more for you and the others in your office. Many companies have a health and wellness program in place, so why not add Yoga to your program? 

If this all sounds good to you, then I can help! I have many years of experience teaching Yoga to both large and small groups. If you'd like to know more, please contact me at  630-951-8059  or email me at  janet.novotny@outlook.com.

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