Chi-Town Shakti: Yoga + Meditation in Chicago

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Authentic Yoga and Meditation studio with knowledgable instructors who support your unique practice wherever you may be on your yogic journey.

Chi-Town Shakti is a ShambhavAnanda Yoga� Affiliate Center, part of the extended family of ShambhavAnanda� Yoga. We are committed to this lineage of yoga and have been given the blessing of Sri Shambhavananda to share these authentic teachings with you. When you connect with us, you are tapping into a reservoir of spiritual energy and a vibrant community of practitioners that can serve you along the path of your growth. In 2008, a small group of our practitioners, led by husband and wife team, Akaram and Bhakti White, opened the doors of Chi-Town Shakti. The group had dreamed of having their own space to explore this ancient tradition of Yoga in a present practice. Their hard work combined with heart work laid the foundation for a space where the energy just feels special. In 2016, Bhakti and Akaram relocated to Colorado to be near family and our teacher, Babaji Shambhavananda. Since then, dedicated ShambhavAnanda Yoga™ practitioners, Aasha Elliott and Elena Tinaglia graciously took the reins and good karmic fortune as co-owners of Chi-Town Shakti. Aasha and Elena are carrying on the dream of leading a studio where the rich and authentic practices of ShambhavAnanda Yoga™ remain true. The studio stands as a unique gem in the Chicago Yoga community offering a depth of experience that comes from the dedicated teachers and practitioners who not only teach, but truly live the practice of Yoga. Come visit us and experience for yourself what our teachers, classes, workshops teacher trainings and events can offer along your Yogic path!

“You need to be able to dive into your own heart and find that place of deep, deep nourishment inside. And then you get happy for no reason . . . just as the sun is up there radiating all the time, whether we see it or we don’t see it, whether it is cloudy or whether it is night time. In the same way, divine consciousness is inside of us radiating all the time . . . The purpose of a spiritual practice is to help you find that divine consciousness within.” -Sri Shambhavananda

10/10/2026

Aparigraha in the Body: A Yin Yoga Workshop
with Kathryn Norris
Saturday, November 7th
2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
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Aparigraha means non-grasping. It’s the fifth of yoga’s Yamas, the relational guides for how we meet ourselves and others. It asks us to hold life with an open hand: non-hoarding, non-clinging, trusting there will be enough. Grasping usually grows from fear and scarcity. Yoga names the root of that fear abhiniveśa: our clinging to life as we know it, and the fear of losing it.
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Outwardly, aparigraha loosens our grip on people, expectations and outcomes, allowing others the freedom to be who they are. Inwardly, it asks us to release who we used to be, who we “should” be, and the timeline we thought our lives would follow.
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Yin gives us a direct way to practice it. In a long hold, reaching for more range doesn’t get you there faster. The tissue responds to time spent in a passive hold. Each shape is a chance to notice where you’re gripping (the jaw, the breath, the idea of how deep your stretch should be) and what happens when you let it go. In Five Element Theory, autumn is the season of Metal, of the lungs and the exhale: taking in what nourishes and releasing what’s finished. We’ll work with that rhythm through the chest, shoulders and arms, reharmonizing our energy.
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In this workshop, we’ll spend time in long, supported holds and with this question: what are you holding onto, and what would it feel like to loosen your grip?
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Open to all, no experience or prior workshop required. Tiered pricing Available
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10/09/2026

A Fresh Perspective: Śīrșāsana (Headstand) Workshop
November 14, 2026, 2-3:30 p.m.
with Tania Schusler
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Turn upside down and experience a fresh perspective! Inversions invite us to go beyond our comfort zone. They can help us recharge and find focus. In this hatha yoga workshop, Tania will guide you through preparatory and inverted postures like three-legged dog and dolphin to safely build towards Sirsasana (headstand). An alternative will be offered for those wanting to experience benefits without placing weight on their heads. This is an intermediate level workshop designed for persons who feel confident in downward facing dog and enjoy a core challenge. It will not be suitable if you are pregnant; recovering from a neck, shoulder, elbow, or wrist injury; or have spondylosis, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, glaucoma, or an ear or sinus infection.
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Join the fun! You’ll be guided each step of the way!

*photo of Tania by Jenna Braunstein

10/04/2026

Ignite your Wish to Grow and Enroll in our January 2027 Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Program!
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Our 6-month program is for those who wish to teach and for those who wish to learn and grow, to dive deep within and Transform!
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Enroll by October 16th and save 25 percent off Tuition costs. BIPOC scholarships and scholarships for transgender folks also available!
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Email us to set up an interview and receive an application. We do not require you to have years of experience with yoga or to be able to pop up into a headstand: We hope that participants embody a love of yoga and join training with a deep wish to grow! We truly believe yoga can be accessible for ALL and this belief is interwoven into our trainings - with education on the roots and philosophy of yoga, guidance to teach with yoga props/variations and to lead students with care through the use of inclusive and trauma-informed language.
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We start in 3 months! Let’s get ready!!
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10/03/2026

Yoga Therapy for Low Back, Hip & Knee Pain, with Special Guest Instructor, Deborah Norris, Ph.D., C-IAYT
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Sunday, November 15th
3 pm to 4:30 pm
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Discover how mindful movement can help you move with greater ease, reduce pain, and restore confidence in your body.
Low back, hip, and knee pain are among the most common barriers to staying active. In this experiential workshop, Dr. Deborah Norris brings together the science with the therapeutic practices of yoga, mindfulness, breathwork, and functional movement to explore a whole-person approach to pain and mobility. Learn how to use yoga therapy, mindful movement, breathwork, and nervous-system regulation to relieve pain and improve mobility.
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BIO:
Deborah Norris, Ph.D., C-IAYT, is a neurobehavioral scientist, clinical exercise physiologist, Certified Yoga Therapist, author, and founder of The Mindfulness Center. With over four decades of experience in mind-body health, yoga research, and education, Dr. Norris has taught mind-body and behavioral medicine in university and medical settings and has conducted research on mind-body therapies for the relief of chronic pain at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Children’s National Medical Center.
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09/29/2026

October is almost here!!!
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Halloween-Asana Candlelight Yoga + Meditation
Sunday, November 1st
7 to 8:30 pm
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Join us (online for In-person) for Chi-Town Shakti’s Annual Halloween-Asana Candlelight Yoga + Meditation class on Sunday, November 1st! Class will be Halloween-themed and costumes are absolutely welcome and encouraged (though not required). In past years, we have seen a Skeleton, a Cheshire Cat, a ballerina, a Panda and Wonder Woman in attendance! Be prepared to howl like a Wolf, cackle like a Witch and roar like a Zombie in this fun-filled class!
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Spend an evening in the soft glow of candlelight using your flow of breath and asana to open your body and mind. After a 60 minute slow flow Asana practice, the teacher will lead a 30 minute guided relaxation meditation - spooky themed!
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Candlelight Yoga and Meditation can be adapted for students of all abilities and levels. You’ll have the option of choosing optional variations of postures throughout class to suit your needs for the evening. Choose a more challenging or a more gentle practice from moment to moment.
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Plan ahead and pre-register! We’d love to see you!
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09/28/2026

Sweet moments before class, after setup and ready to welcome students…🪷🪷🪷
Have you attended Sunday Candlelight Yoga Meditation class? Join us from 7 to 8:30 pm online or in-person. Asana was originally created and practiced to prepare the body and the mind for meditation and to open the energy lines in the body. We slowly flow through asana for 60 minutes, rest in savasana and close with various meditation practices, from breath awareness to mantra recitation with harmonium. We invite you to join! 🙏🏼🪷
Please pre-register so we know to expect you.

09/23/2026

Introduction to Yoga 3-week Series
with Fran Lonergan
3 consecutive Sundays: November 1st, 8th and 15th
1 pm to 2:30 pm
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Starting a yoga practice may feel intimidating with the strange names of the postures, coordinating breath and movement, and feeling like others know more than you...but here at Chi-Town Shakti, we welcome newbies (and those who wish to refine their practice) to the practice with our In-Person, In-Studio Introduction to Yoga Series!
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Join us for 3 consecutive weeks to learn how yoga is about MUCH more than just stretching! In this workshop-style class, we will explain the physical postures to help you understand your own alignment, work with understanding and experiencing how the breath moves in the body, and begin to touch on some simple meditation techniques to help calm the thought waves of the mind.
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As students, you are encouraged to ask questions, take notes and/or experiment with different variations of a posture to help support and nourish your practice! We believe yoga is for everyone. Each person’s expression and experience of each yoga posture is unique and we celebrate this diversity. Yoga is truly about connecting within, embodying breath and movement and feeling into one’s own unique expression through practice.
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Beginners are welcome to join as well as those looking for a refresher or a workshop-style class where alignment and basic yogic concepts are discussed in more detail. We hope you will leave this class feeling confident and ready to attend a group yoga class while also beginning to explore and experience how yoga uniquely supports YOU.
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**Pre-Registration Required. Limited to 8 students
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Address

1343 W Devon Avenue
Chicago, IL
60660

Telephone

+17732629256

Website

http://www.Chi-TownShakti.com/

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