I teach small group mat pilates classes at my vacant townhome in Bartlett on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings. I also teach a small class at a residence in West Chicago. Pilates (Pronounced: pill-ah-tease) is a non-impact mat-based exercise program that strives to unite the body and mind. The series of precise movements and focused breathing will lengthen, strengthen and tone muscles while reducing stress and working toward improved posture and a leaner-looking, stronger physique. My cer …

This Meetup group is for members of the Chaturanga Holistic Fitness Community who want to connect for fun activities outside of their weekly yoga, Pilates, or dance classes. Chaturanga Holistic Fitness is an interdisciplinary fitness studio located in the heart of Hyde Park.  Our name Chaturanga is Sanskrit and literally translates as “four limbs” or “four divisions”.  The name reflects our four main areas of instruction:  yoga, pilates, dance, and meditation.  Among these four pursuits, we con …

… Maybe your friends belong to gyms in other areas of the city or they frequent yoga/pilates/aerobic classes in their neighborhoods which just isn't convent for you and you are looking for something closer to home.   If you are someone who is looking for a local fitness activity partner who is working towards either stay’n fit or losing weight and willing to be accountable for it, join this meetup and let's keep each other motivated!   We'll meet for various fitness activities: yoga, a dance-fitne …