Reach Yoga

Reach Yoga At Reach Yoga, students of all levels can find strength, balance, and serenity in an exquisite, Zen-

Reach Yoga, at 688 Vernon in downtown Glencoe, lets North Shore residents step away from stress, and build health and serenity in a beautiful, Zen-inspired setting. Reach is conveniently located with plenty of parking available (arrive five minutes before class, no sweat). Step inside a peaceful retreat where your tension melts away. Outstanding instructors foster a "no-judgment" atmosphere that p

rovides a comfortable experience for beginners, aspiring yogis, and expert-level practitioners. The studio offers free (and scrupulously clean) mats, towels, and props. Leave each class with a peaceful mindset, as you cumulatively develop strength and flexibility. Reach offers Vinyasa Flow, Hatha, Kundalini, gentle and basics classes for everyone, age and level, and is constantly evolving adding new classes, instructors and workshops. Check our web site (www.reachyogaglencoe.com) for information about classes, series, workshops, and more.

SUMMER READY!!
05/13/2026

SUMMER READY!!


Surf Gypsy
05/11/2026

Surf Gypsy

MOTHER’S DAY AT REACH!! Come for a class, stay for a complimentary gourmet coffee from !! Or grab your fam & join .fish...
05/09/2026

MOTHER’S DAY AT REACH!!

Come for a class, stay for a complimentary gourmet coffee from !!

Or grab your fam & join .fisher72 for all level mother’s day yoga 1-2pm!!

Have a great Sunday everyone!!
xx

LINDA OTOOLE IS COMING BACK TO TEACH AT REACH THIS SUMMER! JOIN HER: FRI MAY 29 11:00, FRI JUNE 5 11:00 & MORE! Q. What ...
05/08/2026

LINDA OTOOLE IS COMING BACK TO TEACH AT REACH THIS SUMMER!

JOIN HER: FRI MAY 29 11:00,
FRI JUNE 5 11:00 & MORE!

Q. What have you been up to since we saw you at Reach last? A. Golf.

Q. Who’s your biggest teaching inspiration right now and why?
A. Owner of my local studio, Vibe, in Henderson, NV. She taught yoga to prison inmates. I’m not certain if this influenced her style, but she practices “tough love.” It wouldn’t work for everyone but she’s authentic and it resonates.

Q. What’s you’re go-to mantra?
A. “This is a once-in-a-lifetime moment.”

Q. What’s currently helping you to change and grow in your yoga practice?
A. I’m wrapping up an online Yin yoga teaching certification. It helps me understand the need and beauty in “slowing down.”

Q. What’s something that has brought you wisdom?
A. I visited Japan recently and attended a tea ceremony class. The art of making Japanese tea and yoga are understandably similar. It’s really a meditative ritual... the movements are precise and emphasize mindfulness and gratitude for the moment. I can see the crossover in teaching and my practice.

Q. One song you have been playing on repeat in your class?
A. Illinois by Sufjan Stevens

PAM UDELL IS COMING BACK TO TEACH :WEDS MAY 20th 9:30FRI MAY 22 9:30SAT MAY 30 9:30SUN MAY 31 8:00AND MORE!Q. What have ...
05/08/2026

PAM UDELL IS COMING BACK TO TEACH :
WEDS MAY 20th 9:30
FRI MAY 22 9:30
SAT MAY 30 9:30
SUN MAY 31 8:00
AND MORE!

Q. What have you been up to since we saw you at Reach last?
A. My husband and I spent the winter in Scottsdale. Besides enjoying the AZ lifestyle, I took up golf this year and am loving it!

Q. Who’s your biggest teaching inspiration right now and why?
A. I would have to say John Salisbury, who is the owner of the studio I go to in AZ. You can tell by his teaching that he is always learning, exploring, and studying the practice of yoga. I love hearing a new cue or practicing a pose a little differently, which leads to feeling the pose in a whole new way.

Q. What’s your go-to mantra?
A. Lead with LOVE

Q. What’s currently helping you to change and grow in your yoga practice?
A. Age is helping me to change and grow. I like to say after the age of 55 (I’ll be 58 in June), we bring a different body to each practice. The growth comes from learning to accept that some days require easing back a bit so my body doesn’t hurt later, while also appreciating all that it can still do. I’ve discovered that by occasionally backing off, I can access a different kind of strength in some of the poses.

Q. What’s something that has brought you wisdom?
A. Time. My children.

Q. One song you have been playing on repeat in your class?
A. There’s Enough for All of Us- Luca Elle Remix

REACH AT THE BEACH STARTS IN 4 WEEKS!!FRIDAYS JUNE 5- FRIDAY AUGUST 21 | 6:30-7:30AMTHERE IS NO SIGN UP! NO WAITLIST!SP...
05/08/2026

REACH AT THE BEACH STARTS IN 4 WEEKS!!

FRIDAYS JUNE 5- FRIDAY AUGUST 21 | 6:30-7:30AM

THERE IS NO SIGN UP! NO WAITLIST!

SPACE IS UNLIMITED! JUST SHOW UP! FREE!

Join us for an all level vinyasa flow practice on the pier at Glencoe Beach! Class will be led by a variety of Reach instructors, one each week. Please bring your own mat, water bottle, towel and dress for the weather!

Free parking at the top of the beach on Park Ave or Hazel.

Cancelled if raining, lightening, thunder.
Check Reach IG/FB for updates.

June 5 Emily Walker
June 12 Emily Rudman
June 19 Annemarie Sampson
June 26 Mia Cutler
July 3 Steph Metz
July 10 Lisa Fretzin
July 17 Annemarie Sampson
July 24 Stephie Falberg
July 31 Sam Fisher
Aug 7 Ellen Knight
Aug 14 Steph Metz
 Aug 21 TBD

A Mother Is She Who Can Take The Place Of All Others But Whose Place No One Else Can Take ~Cardinal MermillodMother’s Da...
05/06/2026

A Mother Is She Who Can Take The Place Of All Others But Whose Place No One Else Can Take ~Cardinal Mermillod

Mother’s Day Is Sunday!

NEW
05/05/2026

NEW

Join Liz Geifman Wednesdays 11-12 for Essential Yoga Stretch! EYS is a yoga based stretch class grounded in the function...
05/05/2026

Join Liz Geifman Wednesdays 11-12 for Essential Yoga Stretch!

EYS is a yoga based stretch class grounded in the functional movement principles of flexibility, joint mobility, strength and even a bit of balance.

The practice which takes place on the ground, with no standing poses, incorporates slow dynamic movement as well as somewhat brief static stretches. Students are encouraged to make modifications and use props such as blocks and blankets to make the class more accessible and impactful for their bodies. 

As a personal trainer, strength and conditioning coach, active aging and yoga instructor, Liz developed this class after years of working with clients and students whose fitness levels range from amateur athletes to senior adult active agers.

Whether a student is in need of an effective recovery program while working towards achieving a fitness goal, or is interested in maintaining or gaining functional movement skills essential to continued mobility, this class provides the tools to support that journey.

Offered at 11am Wednesdays on the REACH schedule, this class is a perfect midweek reset.

Every single day brings new opportunities to be our best selves.

JOIN STEPH METZ TUESDAYS 5:15-6:15PM LEVEL 1-2When I first started going to yoga, all I wanted was to break a sweat. Sit...
05/04/2026

JOIN STEPH METZ TUESDAYS 5:15-6:15PM LEVEL 1-2

When I first started going to yoga, all I wanted was to break a sweat. Sitting still? Nope, no thanks. I’d avoid any class where we had to hold poses for long or use lots of props. But I kept showing up, and over time, I realized how powerful movement and breath could be when practiced regularly.
If you come to my classes, expect to move, breathe, sweat, and really feel your body. It’s tough but doable for anyone—you’ll build strength and flexibility, but it’s not your standard workout. The whole point is to help you connect with yourself on the inside. I love music and use all kinds to set the mood. I also love silence; I offer a few minutes at the end where we just sit and let everything settle.
Almost every class focuses on a specific area of the body, and the flow is inspired by my own Ashtanga practice. Most classes build up to a key pose including arm balances and inversions. My cues are clear and direct; you might find yourself in a pose you didn’t think you could do! If something has inspired me or changed how I see things, I love sharing it—because maybe it’ll spark something for you, too.

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688 Vernon Avenue
Glencoe, IL
60022

Telephone

+18477864211

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