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Try 14 days for $79
Try 14 days for $79

A beginner's guide to finding the yoga that works for youFind your practice.

Yoga doesn't have to look one particular way. Some practices build strength. Some help you move and breathe. Some teach traditional yoga. Some give you permission to slow all the way down.

This guide will help you understand your options, choose your first class, and walk into a yoga studio with a little more confidence.

Open the guide as a PDFStart your 14 days

Don't worry if…

  • You can't touch your toes.
  • You don't know the names of poses.
  • You need to rest during class.
  • You feel stiff.
  • You haven't exercised in years.
  • You feel nervous walking through the door.

You don't have to know what kind of yoga is right for you. That's what the 14 days are for. No experience needed.

Yoga, translated

You don't need to know the styles. Start with what sounds good to you.

  • I want to move

    Build strength, mobility and confidence.

    Vinyasa
    A flowing practice where movements are connected with breath. Expect to move.
    Ashtanga
    A traditional method built around a sequence of postures that you learn progressively.

  • I need a reset

    Settle your system through breath, sound and rest.

    Breathwork / Pranayama
    Breathing practices used to influence energy, attention and how you feel.
    Restorative Sound Bath
    A very supported, very restful experience using sound as part of relaxation. Props help your body relax rather than work.

  • I want to go deeper

    Movement, breath, meditation, and yoga beyond the poses.

    Hatha
    A broad term for physical yoga practice. Hatha combines movement with breath, meditation and traditional yoga teachings.

  • I want to slow down

    Pause, breathe, stay awhile.

    Yin
    Slow and mostly floor-based. Poses are held longer to give the body time to settle.

Your first visit

Everything you need to know. Nothing you need to prepare.

Getting here

1942 N Leavitt St, Bucktown. Free street parking nearby. The #73 Armitage bus, the Western Blue Line, and a Divvy station across the street.

Just show up

  • Arrive 10 to 15 minutes early.
  • Wear something comfortable.
  • Bring water.
  • Need a mat? Borrow ours.
  • Tell your teacher you're new.

That's it. Just show up. We'll help you from there.

Not ready yet? See the class schedule or meet the teachers.

New to the Shack?

The Discovery Pass is 14 days of unlimited yoga for $79. Try different teachers and different classes, and see what fits.

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