National Yoga Month is the perfect time to start your healthy lifestyle and practice yoga. September 1 kicks off National Yoga Month, and to help inspire would-be yogis to get off the couch and onto the mat, the Yoga Month website is distributing coupons for “One Week of Free Yoga” at more than 1,200 studios nationwide. Administered by the Yoga Health Foundation, the 30-day celebration is designed to motivate people to practice yoga, according to its founder and 20-year downward dog veteran, Johannes Fisslinger. A group of studios in Chicago is putting on a free outdoor yoga day that includes lakefront classes, Thai massage and kids’ programs. Take advantage of these free yoga classes and events during National Yoga Month September in your community. Search for events near you or check with your local yoga studio. Learn how to get ONE WEEK FREE YOGA in September at a local yoga studio here.
Also part of the September awareness campaign is the release of “Titans of Yoga,” a movie that brings together 25 prominent worldwide yoga and meditation teachers who share their greatest life challenges — from depression to illness to destructive sex, drugs and rock-and-roll lifestyles — and how they transformed them into their greatest life victories. “We want people to experience the benefits of yoga,” he said. “Health comes from the inside out. Yoga not only strengthens every part of the body and increases flexibility; it is also scientifically proven to reduce stress, which is a major cause of illness.” Whether you’re in the mood for a serious sweat session or a mellow meditation, a free month is likely to encourage even the most yoga-challenged individual to give it a try. In addition to free classes, other yoga studios are reaching out to the community with educational events, donation classes for a charity, contests and giveaways.
Located in the South Loop of Chicago (555 W. Roosevelt Rd.), CorePower Yoga is offering a FREE WEEK of UNLIMITED YOGA to all new students! Get your FREE YOGA coupon!
Evanston Yoga Fest – Sept. 19th Chicago (on the Lakefront at Dawes Park) – Join the first outdoor Yoga Class and Gong Meditation on Sunday, with the North Shore Yoga community including Heaven Meets Earth, Generations Yoga, Niyama Yoga, North Shore Yoga, Full Bloomed Lotus, Grateful Yoga, Sanctuary Yoga and more. The Chicago Yoga Ambassadors, Lisa Faremouth Weber and Romy Ransom will greet yoga at 8am as we practice yoga and meditate together for Peace, Compassion and Prosperity. Other events on this day may include Yoga Thai Massage, Shiatsu massage, kids programs and more.
