15 awesome yoga classes for National Yoga Month at CAC

September is National Yoga Month.  At Chicago Athletic Clubs we are celebrating with 15 outstanding, outside-the-box opportunities to honor your inner yogi.  From classic vinyasas to invigorating mash-ups, these special classes will challenge and delight.  Yoga Month classes are all-access for CAC members, so take advantage and enjoy!

Yoga Refinement Workshop
Saturday, September 3
LSAC
9:00-10:00am
Instructor: Gina S.
Studio 2
Allow yourself to be led through a guided practice focusing on refinement and proper alignment of poses. This workshop caters to all levels and is a great refresher for everyone.

Intro to Aerial Yoga
Friday, September 9
WEBSTER PLACE
6:00pm-7:00pm
Instructor: Jason P.
Studio 2
No experience necessary for Intro to Aerial Yoga. This is a great opportunity to learn about the fusion of several mind body disciplines including yoga, aerial arts, Pilates and dance, performed with silk hammocks. This free class will introduce you to new ways to strengthen and tone muscles.

Meditation
Saturday, September 10
EAC
1:30pm-2:30pm
Instructor: Ken C.
Studio 3
Curious about meditation but don’t know where to begin? Yoga instructor Ken C. will lead you on a one-hour meditative journey. Walk away with tools to build a more enhanced mind-body experience in the future.

NamasBEY
Saturday September 10
WPAC
6:00-7:15pm
Instructors: Viola Elkins and Bradshaw Wish
Studio 2
Come get in formation and join Viola Elkins for a 30-minute Hip Hop class followed up by smooth flow of Vinyasa Yoga dedicated to the best of Beyonce.

Stroller Yoga
Monday, September 12, 19 and 26
LPAC
10am-11:15am
Instructor: Terri T.
Meet at LPAC Kids Club
This 75-minute class that starts off in the LPAC Kids Club lobby. We proceed outside to the park. Lunges, strength exercises and stretching as we push our strollers towards the park. A quick set up in the park with our yoga mats include a stretch to open our bodies and incorporate our babies in our practice. First with baby massage for bonding and then moving into a few Vinyasa's. A couple of nursery rhymes and back on our way back to LPAC. No previous training necessary.

Yoga for Runners
Wednesday, September 14
EAC
6:00pm-7:15pm
Instructor: Shaina Y.
Meet at Lakefront
Join EAC Trainer Scott Z. for a fun run (walk or stroll!) to the lakefront followed by a 45-minute sunset yoga class with Shaina Y. to help loosen up the hamstrings, quads, calves and more. Meet in the lobby at 6pm for the fun run or come just for the 6:30pm yoga experience. Registration required. Mats and yoga blocks will be provided. Lakefront meeting point TBD; see front desk for location details.

BODYJAM + Flow Mash-Up
Friday, September 16
LSAC
7:00-8:15pm
Instructors: Nikki Schultz and Lisa Scurlock
Studio 2
We kick the night off with a club vibe in BODYJAM. Hot sounds and a fresh routine starts the night off and we keep the party going with an energizing Vinyasa Flow with a house music and club lounge vibe.

Advanced Practice Inversion Aerial Class
Sunday, September 17
WEBSTER PLACE
2:30pm-4:00pm
Instructor: Brian W.
Studio 2
A unique class focusing on arm balances, inversions, and handstands in the Aerial Studio. This class is geared to regular yoga students or athletes looking to improve their inversion practice or upper body strength and coordination.

HIIT + Flow Mash-Up
Sunday, September 18
WPAC
9:00-10:00am
Instructor: Laura Dembo
Studio 2
Maximize your hour with a 30/30 Mash-Up of HIIT + Vinyasa. These formats are tag teaming the hour by starting with a 30-minute, high energy calorie burning sweat in HIIT and winding down with a restorative 30 minute Vinyasa Flow. This is a great opportunity to experience the benefits of two of our most popular formats teaming up for this special event.

Sunset Yoga
Monday, September 19
LVAC
6-7:30pm
Instructor: Katy K.
3rd Floor Patio
Unwind after a long week with a gentle Vinyasa class. Experience the power of the mind-body-spirit connection that yoga has to offer. Evening is the perfect time to refocus and reflect. Enjoy the sunset and sounds of the city while practicing on the 3rd floor balcony at LVAC.

Pre/postnatal Yoga
Friday, September 23
WAC
10:30am-11:30am
Instructor: Liz V.
Studio 2
This special pre/postnatal class will consist of stretching, strengthening, breathing and relaxation techniques for all stages of pregnancy and the months following.

Aqua Yoga
Thursday, September 22nd
LVAC
7:30pm-8:30pm
Instructor: Kraig F.
5th Floor Outdoor Pool
Aqua Yoga is a gentle and very low impact aquatic activity. Aqua Yoga takes the principles and movements of Yoga and adapts them to the water environment. With the release of gravity the body is able to find the optimum stretch. By using the rhythm of the breath an inner sense of relaxation can be achieved.

Live DJ Yoga Sculpt and Sip
Friday, September 23
BAC
4:30pm
Instructors: Ashleigh B. and Jyl F.
Studio 3
Description: Enjoy live music from DJ Jyl as Yoga Instructor Ashleigh takes you through an hour long sculpting session. The party doesn't end there. Enjoy lite refreshments to follow.

Hamilton Flow
Thursday, September 29
WAC
4:30pm-5:30pm
Laura D.
Studio 2
A special Vinyasa flow class taught to the soundtrack of Hamilton the musical.

Shake Your Asana
Friday, September 30
LPAC
6:30pm-7:30pm
Instructor: Heather H.
Studio 1
This is an all levels flow class with high energy that incorporates dance and music! Get ready to move to the music and go with the flow.