Yoga workshops and events in Bucktown, ChicagoUpcoming events & yoga workshops

In these fun and informative classes, you’ll build a strong foundation of knowledge, including: common yoga poses, how to practice safely with the right anatomical alignment, and more about yoga’s rich, fascinating traditions.

No flexibility or prior experience required. Come feel grounded, and at home in your body.

Thursdays, October 8–29 5:30–6:30 PM $98 for the full series Drop-ins welcome

Learn Ashtanga step by step in a supportive small-group setting.

Ashtanga Foundations is designed for complete beginners, newer yoga students, and anyone who wants to better understand the fundamentals of this traditional practice. Over four weeks, Rich will break the practice down into approachable pieces, giving you time to learn, ask questions, experiment, and build confidence.

Rather than simply following along, you’ll learn how and why the practice works—developing the breath, postures, transitions, and body awareness that create a strong and sustainable foundation.

Week 1 – Posture Control & Sun Salutation A Healing through movement, foundational alignment, and an introduction to pranayama and breath control.

Week 2 – Transitions Explore how we move between postures, including the foundations of jumping and ways to adapt transitions for your body.

Week 3 – Sun Salutation B & Standing Poses Build strength and stability while exploring what really matters in a pose—and what doesn’t.

Week 4 – Hips, Spine & Breath Control Explore mobility, stability, spinal movement, and deeper breath work while bringing the pieces of the practice together.

Rich Gonshak is a longtime Ashtanga practitioner and current apprentice of master teacher David Garrigues, with more than a decade of experience helping students develop strength, flexibility, focus, and confidence through traditional yoga practice.

You’ll leave with a stronger understanding of Ashtanga, greater confidence in your own practice, and a foundation you can continue building on.

Personalized attention • Strong foundations • Space to explore & play

4 Saturdays | 12:30–2:30 PM October 24, October 31, November 7 & November 14 $120 | Chi Yoga Shack