TBY Yoga

05/13/2026

🌿 The Biology of Hope: Supporting the Lungs & Heart with Gabriel Halpern 🌿
Sunday, May 31 • 1:00–4:00pm
Join renowned yoga educator Gabriel Halpern for a deeply supportive workshop exploring how breath, heart health, and the nervous system are all connected. In today’s fast-paced world, stress can restrict breathing and strain the cardiovascular system—yoga offers a path back to balance.
We’ll begin with a dharma talk, “Aging Gracefully,” followed by a therapeutic asana and pranayama practice designed to support circulation, improve respiratory efficiency, and reduce systemic tension.
All levels welcome.
Brought to you by TBY Yoga & The Yoga Effect
✨ Sign up — link in bio

04/28/2026

More moments from a meaningful weekend ✨
Julia and Andrew have long studied with Desiree Rumbaugh , and it was an honor to partner with The Yoga Effect to bring her wisdom to our community.
✨ The light is already within ✨
A powerful reminder that yoga isn’t about chasing something outside ourselves—but cultivating humility, awareness, and presence from within.
Andrew and Julia continue to teach these same principles of alignment in their regular classes – and have for years! —join them to stay consistent in your learning and keep the practice alive:
Andrew • Sundays at 8:00 AM
Julia • Tuesdays at 5:30 PM, Thursdays at 12:00 PM, Saturdays at 8:00 & 9:30 AM
Grateful for this weekend of learning and growing! ✨

04/21/2026

✨ NEW COLLABORATION! ✨
TBY Yoga 🤝 The Yoga Effect
We are beyond proud to bring you Gabriel Halpern
Softening the Armor: Meeting Cynicism with Awareness
In a world that teaches us to stay guarded, what if the real power is in softening?
This isn’t just a talk—it’s a deep, honest exploration of how stress, uncertainty, and modern life condition us to protect… and how yoga gives us the tools to gently unwind that armor.
Drawing from the wisdom of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and the Bhagavad Gita, Gabriel will guide us from reactivity → awareness, from defense → presence.
✨ Understand your nervous system
✨ Shift from guarded to grounded
✨ Cultivate real, resilient openness (not forced positivity)
✨ Protect yourself from nihilism
This is for anyone craving depth, truth, and a more open way of being.
Friday, May 1, 2026
7:00–9:00 PM
The Yoga Effect – Grayslake
$35
Registration + event hosted at The Yoga Effect
With over 55 years of practice, Gabriel’s teaching is where philosophy, science, and soul meet. This is a rare opportunity to sit with a truly masterful teacher.

04/14/2026

Sold out and so special ✨
Komal Bhonagiri guided us through The Art of Twisting—a gentle, mindful practice that felt like a true reset. I felt how the breath and soft “wringing” of the spine helped release tension, support digestion, and calm the nervous system. It wasn’t just physical—it invited a subtle inner shift, creating more space, clarity, and compassion.
Komal is such a radiant, experienced teacher, meeting everyone where they are and making the practice accessible to all levels.
We closed with a deeply nourishing sound bath that lingered long after the final note ✨
We host these monthly—and they keep selling out.
Join Komal in May and be sure to sign up early 💫

04/14/2026

✨ The countdown is on ✨
She arrives on the 24th—and we’re just days away from a full weekend of learning, growing, and real connection. We’re honored to welcome internationally renowned teacher Desiree Rumbaugh for this special experience.
✨ Be the Lighthouse ✨
This is your moment to say yes.
I know how rare it is to step away from the noise and truly create space—both in the mind and the body. This weekend is designed for exactly that: strong, intentional practice balanced with lightness, laughter, and meaningful connection.
TBY Yoga + The Yoga Effect come together to offer something deeper than a class—an experience that stays with you.
Last year was packed, and we’re feeling that same energy building again 🔥
Spots are limited and closing soon.
Come for the practice.
Stay for the energy.
Leave feeling clearer, stronger… and lit from within ✨
Don’t miss this.
Sign up now—link in bio.

04/05/2026

Grateful for a meaningful offering at last Sunday’s workshop with Anitha Bellary ✨
Exploring the vagus nerve—our gateway to “rest and digest”—reminded us of how deeply our nervous system is connected to stress, resilience, and emotional balance.
Thank you, Anitha, for sharing your knowledge and guiding both understanding and practice—offering tools our community can return to again and again.
A beautiful blend of yogic science and modern science 🤍
Part 2 will be announced soon!
MindBodyConnection WellnessComm

04/03/2026

If you’ve ever wanted to try but didn’t know where to begin - we are here for you! We have a comprehensive manual and run all sessions to help beginners feel confident to enter regular classes. The time is now!

BEGIN WITH TBY YOGA ✨
Intro to Yoga: 4-Part Beginner Series
We’re deepening our commitment to beginners—because everyone deserves a supportive, welcoming place to start.
Yoga is more than stretching—it’s a powerful system for calming the mind, managing stress, and reconnecting with yourself. In this 4-part series, you’ll be guided with care by Julia Jonson & Carole Edmark through the foundations of yoga in a way that feels accessible, empowering, and judgment-free.
Learn how to:
✨ Calm your nervous system & reduce stress
✨ Use breath to manage anxiety & overwhelm
✨ Understand poses + move with confidence
✨ Build a supportive relationship with your body
Each session builds progressively—from the meaning of yoga, to poses, to sun salutations, to breathwork—giving you a complete foundation to begin your practice.
Saturdays: May 2, 9, 16, 30
1:00–2:30 PM
TBY Yoga – Libertyville
$144 full series (recommended)
$40 single session
Spots are limited—start your journey with us. Link in bio 💫

03/29/2026

BEGIN WITH TBY YOGA ✨
Intro to Yoga: 4-Part Beginner Series
We’re deepening our commitment to beginners—because everyone deserves a supportive, welcoming place to start.
Yoga is more than stretching—it’s a powerful system for calming the mind, managing stress, and reconnecting with yourself. In this 4-part series, you’ll be guided with care by Julia Jonson & Carole Edmark through the foundations of yoga in a way that feels accessible, empowering, and judgment-free.
Learn how to:
✨ Calm your nervous system & reduce stress
✨ Use breath to manage anxiety & overwhelm
✨ Understand poses + move with confidence
✨ Build a supportive relationship with your body
Each session builds progressively—from the meaning of yoga, to poses, to sun salutations, to breathwork—giving you a complete foundation to begin your practice.
Saturdays: May 2, 9, 16, 30
1:00–2:30 PM
TBY Yoga – Libertyville
$144 full series (recommended)
$40 single session
Spots are limited—start your journey with us. Link in bio 💫

03/29/2026

The Art of Twisting: Yoga & Sound Bath with Komal Bhonagiri ✨
IN-PERSON WORKSHOP
Unwind, detox, and reset with a gentle, mindful exploration of yoga twists that support digestion, ease tension, and calm the nervous system. Through breath and movement, you’ll release mental fatigue and create space for clarity and balance.
All levels welcome with accessible modifications throughout.
✨ Ends with a soothing, mind-calming chakra-balancing sound bath to deeply restore and integrate your practice.
Saturday, April 11, 2026
3:00–5:00 PM
TBY Yoga – Libertyville
$42/person
Spots are limited—reserve yours. Link in bio 💫